Architect

## Architect GS-13

We are seeking a highly qualified and licensed Architect GS-13 to serve as an expert in the design, construction, and renovation of diverse projects. This role requires strong technical expertise, project management skills, and clear communication.

### Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as an expert Architect for the design, construction, and renovation of projects.
• Apply reference standards, policies, principles, and regulations.
• Evaluate and analyze data, develop concepts, and recommend solutions for complex design issues.
• Plan and monitor projects to ensure compliance with established practices, standards, and specifications.
• Identify project requirements, including scope, time, cost, and quality.
• Communicate technical information effectively, both orally and in writing.

### Required Qualifications:

• *1. Basic Requirements (must meet one):**
• **Degree in Architecture:** Or a related field including 60 semester hours in architecture/related disciplines, with at least:

* 30 semester hours in architectural design. * 6 semester hours each in structural technology, properties of materials/methods of construction, and environmental control systems.

• **or Combination:** College-level education, training, and/or technical experience demonstrating a thorough knowledge of professional architectural principles, methods, and techniques, and their application to building design/construction/improvement.
• **or Related Curriculum:** Degree in Architectural Engineering providing substantially equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• *2. Experience (if lacking degree):**
• One year of experience in an architect's office or architectural work for each year short of graduation from an architecture program (e.g., 5 years of experience if no college degree).
• *3. Selective Placement Factor (Mandatory):**
• Possess and maintain an active license as a **Registered Architect** from a state or territory of the United States.
• *4. Specialized Experience (GS-13 Level):**
• At least one full year of specialized experience comparable to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service (or equivalent in public/private sectors), demonstrating proficiency in *all* the following:

* Professional experience with reference standards, policies, principles, and regulations. * Expertise in the design, construction, and renovation of projects. * Evaluating and analyzing data, developing concepts, and recommending solutions for highly visible design issues. * Planning and monitoring projects to ensure compliance with practices, standards, and specifications. * Identifying project requirements (e.g., scope, time, cost, and quality). * Communicating technical information clearly, both orally and in writing.

• Note: All experience must be clearly documented with dates (month/year) and hours worked per week to receive credit.*