Architect
Direct a complex program of historical architecture preservation activities. Conduct on-site investigations of project sites to determine the feasibility of proposed projects, including the development of design alternatives and subsequent analysis to ensure the project is consistent with NPS policies, guidelines, and standards and environment and cultural compliance laws and regulations. Carry out program management duties by developing work plans, schedules, and scopes of work, justifications and funding proposals, most often for historic structures. Serve as the Contracting Officer's Representative for Federal construction and design contracts. Prepare plans, specifications, and cost estimates for construction, preservation, and rehabilitation projects for historic buildings, site development, and other projects. Develop and maintain liaison and effective working relations with related agencies and the public, encourage the preservation of local resources. To qualify for this position, you must possess one of the following basic requirements by close of the announcement:
Education:
Successful completion of a full four (4) year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in architecture or a related field. Coursework must have included 60 semester hours 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. You must submit transcripts to support this requirement. OR 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 one of the following:
Related Curriculum:
Degree in architectural engineering may be accepted as satisfying in full the basic requirements, provided the completed course work in architectural engineering provided knowledge, skills, and abilities substantially equivalent to those provided in the courses specified in paragraph A. The curriculum for a degree in either architecture or architectural engineering covers function, esthetics, site, structure, economics, mechanical-electrical, and other engineering problems related to the design and construction of buildings primarily (but not exclusively) intended to house human activities. The courses required for a degree in architecture generally place emphasis upon planning, esthetics, and materials and methods of construction, while the courses for an architectural engineering degree place equal or greater weight on the technical engineering aspects such as structural systems, mechanical systems, and the properties of materials. Because of this difference in emphasis, persons with degrees in architecture may have a preference for work assignments that offer greater opportunities for them to express their artistic and creative abilities. As a result, they may be more concerned with planning and design aspects of architecture, and persons with degrees in architectural engineering may be more engaged in aspects emphasizing technical engineering considerations.
Experience:
An applicant lacking a degree in architecture must have had l year of experience in an architect's office or in architectural work for each year short of graduation from a program of study in architectural. In the absence of college courses, 5 years of such experience is required. This experience must have demonstrated that the applicant has acquired a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional architecture. - AND - In addition to the basic requirements, applicants must possess one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:
Experience:
At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as:
performing historic architecture preservation duties such as reviewing, designing, and monitoring of historic and prehistoric structures; experience managing programs by developing work plans, schedules, cost, and scope of work; experience preparing studies and reports, such as documenting existing conditions and defining treatment actions, including graphic illustrations and plans; experience coordinating and conducting research projects related to identification, analysis and evaluation for purposes of developing knowledge and data about historic and prehistoric designs, research also includes photographs and drawings; experience applying federal cultural resources, legislation policies and guidelines and standards, such as the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) of 1966, as amended (Section 106 compliance) to prepare documentation for clearances, permits and licenses. You must include hours per week worked. (Note:
There is no substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience at this grade level.) Additional qualification information can be found at the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website:
https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/architecture-series-0808/ Volunteer
Experience:
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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as varies.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Education:
Successful completion of a full four (4) year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in architecture or a related field. Coursework must have included 60 semester hours 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. You must submit transcripts to support this requirement. OR 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 one of the following:
Related Curriculum:
Degree in architectural engineering may be accepted as satisfying in full the basic requirements, provided the completed course work in architectural engineering provided knowledge, skills, and abilities substantially equivalent to those provided in the courses specified in paragraph A. The curriculum for a degree in either architecture or architectural engineering covers function, esthetics, site, structure, economics, mechanical-electrical, and other engineering problems related to the design and construction of buildings primarily (but not exclusively) intended to house human activities. The courses required for a degree in architecture generally place emphasis upon planning, esthetics, and materials and methods of construction, while the courses for an architectural engineering degree place equal or greater weight on the technical engineering aspects such as structural systems, mechanical systems, and the properties of materials. Because of this difference in emphasis, persons with degrees in architecture may have a preference for work assignments that offer greater opportunities for them to express their artistic and creative abilities. As a result, they may be more concerned with planning and design aspects of architecture, and persons with degrees in architectural engineering may be more engaged in aspects emphasizing technical engineering considerations.
Experience:
An applicant lacking a degree in architecture must have had l year of experience in an architect's office or in architectural work for each year short of graduation from a program of study in architectural. In the absence of college courses, 5 years of such experience is required. This experience must have demonstrated that the applicant has acquired a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional architecture. - AND - In addition to the basic requirements, applicants must possess one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:
Experience:
At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as:
performing historic architecture preservation duties such as reviewing, designing, and monitoring of historic and prehistoric structures; experience managing programs by developing work plans, schedules, cost, and scope of work; experience preparing studies and reports, such as documenting existing conditions and defining treatment actions, including graphic illustrations and plans; experience coordinating and conducting research projects related to identification, analysis and evaluation for purposes of developing knowledge and data about historic and prehistoric designs, research also includes photographs and drawings; experience applying federal cultural resources, legislation policies and guidelines and standards, such as the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) of 1966, as amended (Section 106 compliance) to prepare documentation for clearances, permits and licenses. You must include hours per week worked. (Note:
There is no substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience at this grade level.) Additional qualification information can be found at the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website:
https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/architecture-series-0808/ Volunteer
Experience:
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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as varies.
- Department:
0808 Architecture - Salary Range:
$82,721 to $107,542 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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