Architect
Department: Legislative Branch
Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia
Salary Range: $84601 - $109975 Per Year
Job Summary: The position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief of Operations, Superintendent, House Office Buildings, Assistant Superintendent, Tenant Services Division, Tenant Projects Branch.
Major Duties:
- The tour of duty for this position is Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 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. *** The incumbent also performs duties involving interior environmental design. Duties include, but are not limited to: Architectural Advice and Guidance Determine, explain, and recommend alternative solutions in response to client requirements. Evaluate facility or structure in relation to design objectives. Architectural 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. Architectural Facility Design Work 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. Prepare necessary technical drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and procurement documents for project administration. Evaluate design objectives and employ innovative approaches to meet project needs and requirements. Architectural Projects 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 an unusual and/or unique nature. Serve as a technical specialist and a key source of information on architectural matters. Conduct independent studies and assessments to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of form and function and recommend improvements to management. Administer 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. Review plans, specifications, and cost estimates for technical adequacy. Review and evaluate shop drawings to ensure conformance to technical documents throughout the construction process. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications: You 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.
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Application Deadline: 2025-12-30