Architect

This vacancy is for a GS-0808-12/13, Architect located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, FACILITIES DESIGN and CONSTRUCTION CENTER-SEATTLE WA in SEATTLE, Washington.

You will serve as an Architect and be responsible for procuring, coordinating and managing the design and construction related services provided by Architectural/Engineering firms. Projects range in costs as high as $50 million and run for as long as 5 years in duration. Projects include new construction of CG facilities or repair, maintenance, modification or renovation of existing facilities. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Direct and mentor the assigned in-house architectural team, establishing clear performance expectations and coordinating daily workloads to ensure cohesive project execution. Track and control the master project progress schedule, ensuring all phases of development adhere to established timelines. Manage project milestones and financial parameters to guarantee that all deliverables are completed on schedule and within the designated budget. Oversee the integration of specialized engineering inputs, balancing resources and schedules to deliver extensive, first-of-their-kind infrastructure assets. Coordinate and integrate diverse project team in execution of assigned projects.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume: Social Security Number (SSN) Date of Birth (DOB) Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Key Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov A one-year probationary period may be required. To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation. This position requires a Public Trust clearance. This is not a Bargaining Unit position. Selectee must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. NOTE: This position is designated as a key position. In the event of a crisis situation, war, or mobilization, the incumbent must continue to perform the duties to support mission requirements. A member of the Ready Reserve may not fill the position on a permanent basis. If filled by a member of the Ready Reserve, appropriate action must be undertaken to change the incumbent's reserve status to a status other than that of Ready Reserve. The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.