Architect @ Architect of the Capitol

Job SummaryThe position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief of Operations, Executive Director, House Office Buildings, Director, Tenant Services Division, Tenant Projects Branch.

QualificationsYou must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on the OPM web site at General Schedule Qualification Standards. You must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. GS-11: Candidates for the GS-11 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-09) level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position must demonstrate all of the following: Developing architectural designs and/or writing detailed specifications for new construction, interior and/or exterior alterations, restorations, additions, and/or repairs to existing buildings and structures; Performing interior environmental design; and Providing advice and/or guidance concerning projects with a range of construction costs, mid-size and/or standardized architectural elements.

Major DutiesThe tour of duty for this position is Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. *** Please Note: This position is a temporary appointment in nature and is not to exceed 13 months. This is strictly a temporary appointment where there is no permanent need or permanent funding available for the work involved. It is a position that is subject to the project needs of the agency, therefore, the appointment could be terminated at any time due to shortage of work or shortage of funds without any advance notice. If project work continues, it could be extended beyond the 13-month time frame at the sole discretion of the agency. As a non-permanent employee, you may also be separated for failure to meet management's expectations, with no advance notice. *** Serve as an Architect, performing a variety of duties that are broad in scope, with respect to the development of architectural designs and writing detailed specifications for new construction, interior and exterior alterations, restorations, additions, and repairs to existing buildings and structures coming under the jurisdiction of the House Office Buildings. The incumbent also performs duties involving interior environmental design. Duties include, but are not limited to: Provide advice and guidance concerning projects with a range of construction costs, mid-size and standardized architectural elements. Determine, explain, and recommend alternative solutions in response to client requirements. Prepare requirements and criteria for mid-value projects for the construction or modification of facilities. Resolve technical difficulties as well as issues involving historic preservation that changes in approach, criteria, or requirements can overcome. Prepare designs and develop architectural plans and specifications, including floor plans, evaluations, sections, and scale details. Review functional, physical, aesthetic, and economic factors, and make recommendations regarding the type, color, characteristics, and availability of materials and furnishings. Prepare architectural sketches and drawings. Prepare in-house designs in coordination with other architects, engineers, and technicians within the Division to ensure that all technical areas are fully considered, and design objectives are met, resulting in the most efficient and economical design. Evaluate design objectives and employ innovative approaches to meet project needs and requirements. Serve as Design Manager/Architect, directing interdisciplinary engineering specialist design teams to plan and manage the advanced architectural aspects involved in designing and constructing extensive projects of unusual and/or unique nature. Act as Design Manager or Task Leader on assigned projects and is responsible for under supervision administering multiple assigned projects some of significant size, scope and complexity in accordance with Architect of the Capitol best practices, which may include: meeting with staff to define project scope and requirements, preparation of scope and statement of work, conceptual drawings, rough order of magnitude (ROM) and estimated project duration, preparing an integrated construction package with multi-discipline drawings, review of final cost estimates, selecting material and equipment, preparing purchase requisitions, and act as the technical expertise for Requests For Information (RFIs) in coordination with the Project Manager (PM) Contract Officer Representative (COR) during construction, preparing as-built drawings and closeout documents and ensures maintenance staff is trained. Conduct ongoing audits of procedures, field operations, verification tests, and site activities to ensure that requirements are met. Perform a variety of pre-award, post-award, and post-contract activities in the best interests of the Architect of the Capitol and Congress to ensure project scope is clearly defined, project schedules meet stated needs, and project costs are effectively controlled. Perform other related duties as assigned.RequirementsTo be employed by the Architect of the Capitol in a paid position, an individual must meet one of the categories below: A citizen of the United States; A person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B); A person who is admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; A person who owes allegiance to the United States (nationals of American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Northern Mariana Islands, and nationals who meet other requirements described in 8 U.S.C. 1408); or A person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States.