Department of the Army

Supervisory Architect

Fort Worth, Texas Full time

Supervisory Architect

Department: Department of the Army

Location(s): Fort Worth, Texas

Salary Range: $115711 - $150426 Per Year

Job Summary: About the Position: This position is with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, SWD, with a duty station location of Fort Worth, TX. This announcement is NOT intended for current, permanent Army employees. Current, permanent Army employees for this time-limited assignment apply to Announcement #CEDD-26-12911928-MP. Please see "Additional Information" section below for further details.

Major Duties:

  • Serve as Chief of the Architectural Section, providing technical leadership and oversight for architectural design on military and civil works projects, including review of designs prepared by in-house staff and architect-engineer (A-E) firms.
  • Supervise and manage architectural and interior design staff, including assigning work, setting priorities, evaluating performance, and supporting employee development, training, and career progression.
  • Lead quality assurance and technical review efforts, ensuring architectural designs meet applicable codes, standards (e.g., UFC), and project requirements, and are accurate, complete, and constructible.
  • Act as the District's senior architectural advisor, representing the District Engineer in meetings and serving as the authoritative consultant on complex or controversial architectural issues.
  • Participate in project planning and execution, contributing to scope development, schedule and budget considerations, and resolution of technical challenges to support successful project delivery.
  • Engage with external partners, stakeholders, and A-E firms, participating in negotiations, resolving design issues, and facilitating agreement on architectural solutions.
  • Make independent technical decisions withing established policy, addressing complex design challenges and interpreting guidance to support project objectives.

Qualifications: Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for Architect: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in architecture or in a related field that included 60 semester hours of course work in architecture or related disciplines of which at least (1) 30 semester hours were in architectural design, and (2) 6 semester hours were in each of the following: structural technology, properties of materials and methods of construction, and environmental control systems. OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: College-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the arts and sciences underlying professional architecture, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the architectural principles, methods, and techniques and their applications to the design and construction or improvement of buildings. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by at least one of the following: (1) Related Curriculum - Degree in architectural engineering provided the completed course work in architectural engineering provided knowledge, skills, and abilities substantially equivalent to those provided in the courses specified in statement A above, or (2) Experience: 1 year of experience in an architect's office or in architectural work for each year short of graduation from a program of study in architecture. In the absence of any college courses, 5 years of such experience is required. This experience must have demonstrated that you have acquired a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional architecture. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes Managing or leading architectural design efforts for complex building projects (e.g., military, civil works, federal, or large commercial), including responsibility for project scope, schedule, quality, and compliance with applicable codes and standards (e.g., UFC, life safety). AND Developing and reviewing architectural designs using industry-standard design and modeling tools (e.g., BIM/CADD), including preparation of studies, analyses, and design documents to support project delivery. AND Conducting or overseeing technical reviews of architectural designs and construction documents, ensuring accuracy, completeness, constructability, and compliance with project requirements and governing criteria. Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/30/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12911927). Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete. It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/profile/dashboard/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.

Application Deadline: 2026-03-30