Summary As an Architect, you will serve as an expert in architectural design and building construction, and as such devises, recommends and solves complex architectural problems as they arise in the course of project planning. This position is located in General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Service (PBS) of the National Capital Region (NCR), Washington D.C. We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed. Responsibilities Provides highly technical guidance and assistance to team members, including incoming architectural interns; internal and external customers by oversight with GSA procedures, policies, guidelines and applicable regulations for assigned projects. Chairs or participates in architect/engineer (A-E) evaluation and selection process. Evaluates and/or approves the work of A/E firms to verify design excellence and compliance with all regulations and design criteria. Performs lifecycle, cost and/or condition analysis and similar architectural/engineering assessments and from those findings, integrates and quantifies requirements into a scope of work for the professional parameters of the project. Meet with contractors, manufacturers' representatives, and Government agency representatives to approve final requirements. Evaluates design and construction objectives and identifies the optimal procedures for renovation, design, and construction, including in-house design and/or use of an A-E firm. Perform technical review of contractor-prepared designs and specifications for assigned projects. May personally prepare or review conceptual drawings or models, design intent drawings, or construction documents for assigned projects. Provide contract oversight as needed on assigned projects, depending on the scope of work involved. Negotiates and recommends approval of contract architects/engineers (A-E) work / task orders with the contracting officer. When applicable, serves as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) and advisor to the contracting Officer during studies, project design or construction. Requirements Conditions of Employment US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959 If selected, you must meet the following conditions: Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non­Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Serve a one year probationary period, if required. Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 1 investigation level). Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment. Qualifications For each job on your resume, provide: the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year) number of hours per week you worked (if part time). If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume. For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here. The GS-13 salary range starts at $117,962 per year. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected. BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ARCHITECTS: A Degree in architecture or related field; OR a combination of college-level education, training, and/or technical experience. For specifics on qualifying education, training, and/or experience - use the following link: Basic Requirements for Architect Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In addition to the Basic Requirements listed above, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is professional work in the design and/or project management of major architectural projects. Such experience must have provided knowledge of professional architectural and engineering principles, concepts and practices applicable to a full range of design, layout, construction, and repair and alteration activities. This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcript(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcements to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. Education Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ Additional Information Bargaining Unit Status: This position is eligible for the bargaining unit Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility. On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved: · Recruitment incentive if you are new to the federal government · Relocation incentive if you are a current federal employee · Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all. We are also accepting applications from all U.S. Citizens and Nationals under Vacancy Announcement # WP-2024-0209. You must apply separately to each announcement to be considered for both. GSA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility that goes beyond our compliance with EEO regulations including: Valuing and embracing diversity, promoting equity, inclusion and accessibility, and expecting cultural competence; and Fostering a work environment where all employees, customers and stakeholders feel respected and valued. Our commitment is: Reflected in our policies, procedures and work environment; Recognized by our employees, customers and stakeholders; and Drives our efforts to recruit, attract, retain and engage the diverse workforce needed to achieve our mission.