Architect

The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (OASAM) provides the infrastructure and support that enables the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to perform its mission. OASAM provides leadership and support for information technology, human resources management, procurement, business operations, safety and health, space management, civil rights, emergency management, security, budget, and performance.

This position is located in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (OASAM), Business Operations Center (BOC), Office of Real and Personal Property (ORPP). The employee will serve as a senior technical specialist and plan, organize, coordinate, and advise on work activities related to architectural design and function. Major duties for this position include but are not limited to: Analyze design needs and prepares comprehensive reports of findings across the complete spectrum of design performed by contractors. Prepare new or revises design criteria and/or scopes of work that integrate design and construction activities and the implementation and oversight of engineering, architecture, and/or scientific requirements. Review architectural aspects of design in detail ensuring applicable codes, standards and criteria are met. Prepare summary architecture assessments or independent evaluation of the design and recommends corrective action regarding technical deficiencies. Design a wide variety of structures and complexes through computer aided design and drafting technology or rendering sketches and drawings. Serve as Contracting Officer's Representative responsible for managing new and existing multi-year construction projects, renovations, and modernization projects with unusual or unprecedented architectural challenges. Lead the concept development phase and collaborates with others to address accessibility, security, building codes, mechanical systems, and design standards.