Architect

Quick Facts

• Role: Architect (shore installation planning, design, and construction)
• Location/Context: Overseas position; travel and on-site involvement may be required

Description

You will serve as an Architect in the Planning, Design and Construction Directorate, performing architectural design and analyses for shore facility projects. The role includes concept design development, code/standard compliance, cost estimates, and technical guidance for initial project planning and design documents (plans, specifications, studies, reports, and RFP inputs). You will also participate in functional analysis concept development sessions and coordinate design efforts with multidisciplinary teams while supporting budget and schedule tracking.

Responsibilities

• Perform architectural programming and concept design development for shore installation facility types
• Conduct design analyses and ensure compliance with codes/standards
• Provide cost estimates and other design deliverables
• Support development of initial project planning documents and RFP-related materials
• Participate in on-site functional analysis concept development to determine functional requirements
• Execute design and analyses using advanced architectural software
• Plan and lead design conferences/work sessions with stakeholders to develop requirements and concept designs
• Identify planning/design/construction risks and develop mitigation strategies or alternatives
• Track project progress to keep drawings/specifications within construction budgets and design schedules
• Support multidisciplinary in-house design teams overseeing work by Architectural and Engineering firms

Requirements

• US Citizenship
• Determined suitable for federal employment; E-Verify requirement applies to new Department of the Navy hires
• Ability to meet overseas employment requirements; must be able to obtain/maintain a US Passport and current valid driver’s license
• Ability to obtain and maintain required interim and/or final security clearance
• DAWIA-covered role: certification for the assigned functional area/tier and Continuous Learning (CL) points within established timeframes
• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-11 level (demonstrated in the resume), including architectural planning/design for shore installation facilities, technical reviews of designs/calculations/drawings/specifications/cost estimates, and preparing architectural drawings/calculations/specifications using architectural software
• Education requirement: a degree in architecture (or related field with specified coursework) OR an acceptable combination of education and experience per OPM

Benefits

A comprehensive U.S. government federal benefits package is offered. Eligibility depends on the type of position held and whether it is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.