Architect - Air Force : Job Details

Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities on behalf of the United States Air Force.The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for an Architect (GS-0808-7/9/11/12) to join the team at the 11th Civil Engineering Squadron, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington D.C.. The primary purpose of this position is to effectively provide facility and infrastructure project designs to perform the Air Force mission. This is a full-time federal position that offers a rewarding and exciting career with exceptional pay and benefits! This position is being filled using direct hiring authorities and can close at any time. Apply Now!GS-7 through GS-12 Salary Range for Washington D.C.: $55,924 - $128,956***Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized for this vacancy as well!***This position has the potential to be a developmental position. Potential salary varies from the GS-07 grade up to the GS-12 grade, depending on the incumbent's abilities and scope of experience.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Performs planning and design work for substantial multi-phase new construction, renovations, and improvement projects for real property facilities, including utility systems, utilizing a professional knowledge of architecture.- Prepares, develops or reviews design calculations, cost estimates, schedules, underlying analysis, technical drawings, and specifications related to a wide variety of projects and systems.- Manages projects for new construction, renovations, and improvements to real property facilities and maintains surveillance over construction contractors utilizing a professional knowledge of architecture to ensure overall compliance with contracted specifications, schedules, etc.- Performs work in facilities operations and maintenance (O&M) functions. Supports or serves as Activity Management Plan (AMP) Manager responsible for developing short and long range facilities and infrastructure priorities and requirements.- Collects data and evaluates factors which affect the application of concepts, principles, theories, and methods required to observe, examine, measure, analyze, map, and describe physical and technical features and phenomena.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA's) - Knowledge of a broad range of architectural standards, methods, practices, and techniques, materials, and equipment to determine compliance with federal, state, and local codes and regulations; of standard contracting regulations, practices, and procedures as it relates to facilities engineering; knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements as outlined in applicable standards, regulations, and/or technical orders; of environmental principles, practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and current legislative issues; of work classifications and the regulatory and statutory restrictions on the expenditures of appropriated and non-appropriated funds.- Knowledge of automated data processing concepts, systems capabilities, and economic usage to effectively accomplish assigned functions; and knowledge of program planning and budgeting cycles, financial control and budget systems and management.- Knowledge of aesthetic and functional design techniques and skill in preparing project documentation, to include preliminary drawings, sketches, and construction drawings; and technique / skill in drafting sufficient to convey design concepts and ideas and formulate working drawings.QUALIFICATIONS - US Citizenship is required.- The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license may be required for the position.- This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.- Must possess a Bachelor's Degree (at least) in architecture; OR 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.AIR FORCE CIVILIAN SERVICE BENEFITSTime Off- 11 Federal Holidays- 13 Sick Leave daysVacation Time- Based upon length of employment… Starts at 13 days and earn up to 26 daysInsurance- No Waiting Period to qualify for health insurance for you and your family Retirement- Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), part of a three tiered systems which contains a Basic Benefits Plan, Social Security, and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), similar to a 401(K)Click the apply button to complete an application and upload resume (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please register at www.Afciviliancareers.com and sign up to “Get Career Updates.”AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age. #LI-DNI