Architect (Public Notice Flyer)

Summary
This is a Public Notice Flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants should review the "How to Apply" section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered.
About the Position: Serve as an Architect the Directorate of Public Works and engages in planning and/ or designing substantial new construction, renovation and improvement projects for a variety of real property facilities.
This job is open to

• The public
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency
The primary objective of this DHA is to appoint qualified candidates who are not existing DoD competitive service employees with permanent status. Category rating, veteran's preference, military spouse preference, and traditional rating and ranking of applicants ARE NOT applicable to this vacancy.
Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.
Duties

• At the GS-11 level, the candidate will receive advanced on the job training and instruction. Tasks are frequently portions of broader assignments. At the full performance level (GS-12), you will be responsible for the following:
• Analyze renovations and improvements needed to meet new mission and environmental requirements.
• Plan and/or monitor large scale facilities projects to ensure compliance with applicable objectives, standards and requirements.
• Monitor and/or manage substantial new construction, renovation and improvement projects utilizing a professional knowledge of architecture.
• Evaluate and recommend development plans for construction, renovation and improvements of real property facilities.
• Serve as technical representative for negotiation and administration of contracts.
• Evaluate programs and development plans for construction, renovation and improvements of real property facilities.

Requirements
Conditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Temporary duty travel (5% or less) away from the normal duty station may be required.
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a valid state issued Driver's License.
• Overtime may be required to meet work requirements on an emergency basis.
• Must have the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth.

Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
This vacancy announcement is OPEN UNTIL FILLED
This is a developmental position and may be filled either the GS 11 or GS 12 grade level. Full performance is the GS 12 level.
You must meet one of the basic education requirements, as well as the specialized experience, to qualify for this position. You are required to submit a copy of your transcript with your application package to validate education requirements. Application packages without a transcript will be determined incomplete.
Basic Education Requirement for Engineers:
OPM's Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) is defined as:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
For the GS-11 level: Specialized Experience required: One year of specialized experience which includes experience preparing portions of conventional engineering plans, designs, and/or design specifications; using computer aided design and drafting (CADD) or related software to prepare/review designs; and provide support to engineers with facilities inspections. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).
OR
Education substitution for GS 11 level: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: General Engineering, etc. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)
OR
Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.
For the GS-12 level: Specialized Experience required: : One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes experience planning and/or monitoring large scale facilities, construction, renovation and improvements projects; and, evaluating plans of real property facilities to ensure compliance with objectives, standards and requirements. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).
Education substitution for GS-12: You must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone -no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
NOTE: You MUST attach a copy of your transcripts to your application package. Application packages received without transcripts will NOT receive consideration.
This vacancy announcement is OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Education
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications.
Additional information

• This announcement uses the DoD Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a(n) CP18 Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• Recruitment/Relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Student Loan assistance may be authorized.

• Benefits
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  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.
If, after reviewing your rsum and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.
If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

• Benefits
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  Review our benefits
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Required Documents
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  Your complete application includes your resume and other documents which prove your qualifications and eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
  1. Your resume:
  
  • Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
  • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
  • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
  
  2. Other supporting documents:
  
  • Cover Letter, optional
  • This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses
  
  NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
  schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
• How to Apply
  Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: usarmy.leavenworth.id-training.mbx.dpw-boid@army.mil
  To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
  Alternate applications (e.g., facsimile applications) will not be accepted.
  The complete application package must be submitted to the email address provided above by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/26/2024 to receive consideration.
  Agency contact information
  Jason Wendel
  Phone
  913-684-8967
  Email
  usarmy.leavenworth.id-training.mbx.dpw-boid@army.mil
  Address
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