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Position Title
Architect
Agency
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Announcement Number
NCFV207384245180S Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, September 17, 2020 to Wednesday, March 17, 2021
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees

Department of the Army regulations include several employment categories in the definition of "current Army civilian employee".  Do you meet one of the categories below?

• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON A PERMANENT APPOINTMENT. You must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. Block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1." Army employees can access their SF-50 at: My Biz.

• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON AN EXCEPTED SERVICE VETERANS RECRUITMENT APPOINTMENT (VRA). If you are eligible in this category, you may be required to submit two SF-50s: (1) an SF-50 showing current Army Excepted Service VRA appointment (block 5-C must be "J8M" AND block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"2."), and, if applicable, (2) a copy of your most recent non-award SF-50.

• CIVILIAN ARMY EMPLOYEES SERVING ON AN EXCEPTED SERVICE APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEFENSE CIVILIAN INTELLIGENCE PERSONNEL SYSTEM (DCIPS). This category includes those who have personal career or career-conditional status earned with prior employment in the Competitive Service.  If you are eligible in this category, you may be required to submit two SF-50s: (1) an SF-50 showing current Army DCIPS employment, and, if applicable, (2) an SF-50 showing career/ career-conditional employment in the Competitive Service (block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1").

• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON A TEMPORARY OR TERM APPOINTMENT. This category ONLY includes those who have personal career or career-conditional status, earned with prior employment in the Competitive Service. If you are eligible in this category, you are required to submit two SF-50s: (1) an SF-50 showing current Army employment, and (2) an SF-50 showing career/career-conditional employment in the Competitive Service (block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1").

Note: The "current Army employee" category does not include permanent Army National Guard employees in the competitive service.

Supporting documentation: You are required to submit the documents which prove you are a current Department of the Army employee in one of the categories described above. To obtain a copy of SF-50s from employment with the Department of Defense, go to My Biz.

Are you a current Army civilian employee?
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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Architect position with Department of the Army. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Architect at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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2. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Architect at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Serve as Technical Specialist for architectural systems and feature aspects of civil and military construction projects under the jurisdiction of the District.
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4. Apply architure design to the full variety of facilities and structures constructed by the District, ranging to major multipurpose hydroelectric projects, hospitals, special large-size tactical equipment shops (16,000 to 35,000 square fee).
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5. Solve problems encountered during designs that may involve latent site conditions, design deficiencies, conflicts, and oversights.
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6. Reviews proposed revisions for adequacy and the effect on construction, any appropriate design recommendations to correct design deficiencies and/or field conditions, modification of methods to accommodate technological changes of special systems, changes desired by using agency, as requested by contractors.
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7. Applies broad, knowledge and experience in adapting or extending solutions to similar problems/situations, defining obscure problems, and in making recommendations to correct or eliminate the problem(s).
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8. Makes decisions on necessity for design changes in relation to construction status from the standpoint of feasibility, economy, and standard practices.
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9. Initiates and designs modifications, including technical descriptions not involving major revisions of large scope to plans and specifications.
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10. Makes investigations /studies and coordinates with field offices, users, and design elements, including coordination of other features of work such as architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical, as appropriate to develop approach,and make decisions on proper course of action for resolution.
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11. Work with field offices, A-E representatives, and different using agencies, providing solutions or alternatives to complex problems.
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12. Reviews work in progress and responds to referrals and requests for assistance to identify, coordinate develop, and/or advise on solutions to various types of construction problems in area of expertise.
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13. Review proposed revisions for adequacy and the effect on construction, any appropriate design recommendations to correct design deficiencies and/or field conditions, modification of methods to accommodate technological changes of special systems, changes desired by using agency, as requested by contractors.
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14. Assists field offices in assuring user satisfaction, minimizing interruption, and generate feedback for incorporation into ongoing designs and incremental expansion.
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15. Reviews those facets of design documents in area of expertise, coordinating reviews of other disciplines as appropriate.
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16. During design stage, determines Construction Division position pertaining to material and system selections, drawing and specification requirements, construction schedules, phasing and sequencing of work, quality control requirements, and any other special provisions.
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17. Furnishes desired and recommended changes and corrections to design element.
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18. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
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