Summary This position is responsible for the Department of Justice's (DOJ) real property asset management programs. Assets include land, building, and other structures which are permanent acquisitions (federally owned) or those that are temporary in nature. Responsibilities include the functions of planning, organizing, coordinating, directing, controlling, and overseeing the asset with responsibility for the results. Responsibilities As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. The major duties include, but are not limited to, the following: * Reviews and approves architectural features of various designs and construction documents. * Determines terms of cost, system capability, customer requirements and available technology for design projects. * Utilizes a Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) system to prepare drawings, layouts and specifications. * Develops the conceptual designs and criteria needed for complex architectural/engineering projects. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for the position of Architect, (GS-0808-13), you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below AND possess the required specialized experience specific to the series and grade you are applying to. Basic Requirement: A. You must have a degree in architecture; or related field that included 60 semester hours of course work in architecture or related discipline 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; (NOTE: Transcripts MUST be provided) OR B. A 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; (NOTE: Transcripts MUST be provided) OR C. 5 years of experience conducting relevant professional work in an architects office or in architectural work. Non-qualifying experience: The following kinds of experience are not acceptable as professional architectural experience: professional landscape architecture work consisting mainly of the layout, design, construction, or maintenance of land areas and landscape features, including ground and water forms, vegetation, roads, walks, incidental structures, and other landscape features; experience in the application of artistic embellishment to practical design such as the decoration of interiors, including the construction, layout, and selection of furniture and furnishings that do not alter the basic architectural design of the interior; city and community planning work that relates to the broad social and economic growth and development of such community services and facilities as industry, commerce, transportation, streets, utilities, and parks. Selective Factor: You must have a current, valid license to practice Architecture in the United States. (NOTE: A copy of license MUST be provided) Specialized Experience: For the GS-13, you must have on year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 or equivalent pay band in the Federal service utilizing a CADD system to prepare drawings, layouts and design specifications, applies project management principles, methods, and tools AND applies architectural design, construction and improvement to buildings. You MUST meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 01/30/2025. Your resume must support your responses to the questionnaire and qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume. Education If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be reviewed and certified by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be creditable toward your qualifications. Therefore, you should provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that 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 more information about this requirement, please visit the U.S. Department of Education website for Foreign Education Evaluation. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation. Additional Information CAREER TRANSITION PROGRAMS (CTAP or ICTAP): For more information visit: USAJOBS Career Transition Programs VETERANS AND MILITARY SPOUSES: Please see USAJOBS Veterans Preference for more details. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Our policy can be found at: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/reasonable-accommodation#policy DOJ EEO STATEMENT: The U.S. Department of Justice fosters an inclusive and diverse workforce, find our EEO statement online at: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/page/file/1394116/download SELECTIVE SERVICE: If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov. This position is excluded from the bargaining unit.