Smithsonian Institution

Duties
The Supervisory Architect coordinates with the lead architects and engineers to accomplish projects.
In This Position, You Will
<ul>
<li>Serve as an Architect technical expert in the building design process.</li>
<li>Develop original architectural and/or engineering designs for buildings or renovations of buildings.</li>
<li>Lead and manage project teams of professionals and stakeholders, and contracted architects and engineers.</li>
<li>Lead meetings and discussions with in-house customers, professionals in other disciplines, and representatives of A&amp;E contractors.</li>
</ul>
Requirements
Conditions of employment
<ul>
<li>Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation</li>
<li>May need to complete a Probationary Period</li>
<li>Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer</li>
<li>Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.</li>
</ul>
Conditions of Employment
Qualification requirements, including one year time-in-grade at the next lower grade level for promotion candidates, must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date. See the 'Required Documents' section for additional information.
For information on qualification requirements, see
Qualification Standards Handbook for
General Schedule Positions
viewable on
Qualifications
Basic Requirement:
(You must submit unofficial school transcripts)
<ul>
<li>Degree: architecture; or 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.</li>
</ul>
OR
<ul>
<li>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 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. 2. 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 architecture. 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</li>
</ul>
Applicants must meet the basic qualification requirements as described in the Office of Personnel Management’s Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions. These standards may be viewed in its entirety at the following address on the web at <a href="http://www.opm.gov/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://www.opm.gov/</a> qualifications/SEC-III/A/0800-NDX.htm.
Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. For instructions on where to fax these documents, see the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
In Addition To The Basic Qualification Requirement Above
You qualify for this position if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal Service or comparable pay band system.
For this position specialized experience is defined as completing three projects equal to or greater than $2 M in construction value. Experience must also include: using drafting software developing comprehensive design documents to include, floorplans, sections, details, schedules, and specifications for all phases of design; leading/managing cross-discipline design teams developing coordinated design documents for all phases of design to include quality control and reviewing technical documents; responding to pre- and post-bid RFIs and development of architectural supplemental information (ASIs) during construction administration; managing architectural contracts on the contractor or owner side to include project planning, cost and narrative proposal development, resource allocation, and fee negotiations for new work and change orders; and preparing and presenting clear, persuasive technical information to diverse audiences such as senior leadership, engineers, architects, contractors, and stakeholders to communicate architectural concepts that support decision making.
Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages and should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and specialized experience required for this position. Do not copy language directly from the vacancy announcement, as you will be deemed ineligible for consideration. Instead, provide detailed, descriptive information about your actual 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.
Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.
Education
Basic Requirement
(You must submit unofficial school transcripts)
<ul>
<li>Degree: architecture; or 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.</li>
</ul>
OR
<ul>
<li>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 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. 2. 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 architecture. 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</li>
</ul>
Applicants must meet the basic qualification requirements as described in the Office of Personnel Management’s Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions. These standards may be viewed in its entirety at the following address on the web at <a href="http://www.opm.gov/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://www.opm.gov/</a> qualifications/SEC-III/A/0800-NDX.htm.
Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. For instructions on where to fax these documents, see the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
Additional information
<ul>
<li>This position is not included in the bargaining unit.</li>
</ul>
Recruitment Incentive:
Recruitment incentive(s) may be authorized for this position. However, approval for incentives are contingent upon various availability. If authorized, certain incentives will require the incumbent to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a certain time period.
Note:
This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid.
Selections may be made for vacancies across the Smithsonian Institution (SI). By applying to this position, you agree to allow your application and other personal information to be shared with one or more SI hiring officials for employment consideration for same/similar positions within the location(s) identified in this announcement.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package.
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