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Summary This position is at the Oklahoma City VA Health Care System (OKCVAHCS) under Facilities Management Services (FMS) with supervisory responsibility for Architect Services of the Interior Design Program, Projects Section, Engineering Service of the facility. Responsibilities Major duties and responsibilities include: Prepares and reviews monthly construction progress reports and process payment invoices. Evaluates design objectives, identifies most economical and efficient procedures for building design and performance. Coordinates that all technical areas are covered, areas of overlapping responsibilities between technical disciplines receive proper design attention, and that total building objectives and schedules are met. Evaluates data and incorporates relevant features into design considerations and solutions. Supervises employees, plans and exercises own judgment in managing the section, analyzes workload, set priorities and adjusts work assignments in order to accomplish assigned tasks. Carries out a wide range of personnel management responsibilities such as; selection of employees, preparation of position descriptions and performance standards, conducting employee performance reviews and preparing documentation for incentive awards. Participation in achieving the goals of labor management relations and EEO programs by dealing with employees and union representatives regarding suggestions, grievances and disciplinary action. Oversees and communicates the operational elements in engineering and construction problems. Attends committees and/or meetings, makes decisions and commitments based on professional engineering knowledge, experience, and policies. Communicates with contractors and engineering consultants. Knowledgeable of construction phases of projects. Develops change orders, prepares cost estimates, and enforces construction quality assurance program. Resolves interpretation of/or conflicts of plans and specifications with contractors. Knowledgeable of project scoping, develops statements of work (SOWs), builds complete design document packages for construction contract solicitation. Develops short and long range plans as they relate to design and construction projects. Reviews and recommends approval of contractors submitals. Prepares and submits cost estimates. Inspects Contractor work for compliance with contract drawings and specifications. Coordinates the activities of contractors performing work on approved projects. Develops and reviews contract plans and specifications for projects. Resolves design and/or construction problems of structures, such as multi-story office buildings, steam plants, hospitals, industrial-type shops, and recreation facilities normally found on medical facilities. Determines feasibility of proposed projects for additions or renovations, and condition of structure prior to initiating design. Develops design, layout, and construction of buildings on a campus-style hospital facility. Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Supervisory Architect/PD133690 Physical Requirements: The work places no special physical demands. The work includes some physical activity (walking, climbing, bending, or stooping) during field surveys, managing renovation and installations, or the inspection of existing buildings. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. 5 CFR 330.502 - General restriction on movement after competitive appointment. Cannot move for the 1st 90 days after hire. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Individual Occupational Requirements Basic Requirements: Degree: architecture; or related field that included 60 semester hours of course work in architecture or related disciplines 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. OR 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. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by at least one of the following: Related Curriculum: Degree in architectural engineering may be accepted as satisfying in full the basic requirements, provided the completed course work in architectural engineering provided knowledge, skills, and abilities substantially equivalent to those provided in the courses specified in paragraph A. The curriculum for a degree in either architecture or architectural engineering covers function, esthetics, site, structure, economics, mechanical-electrical, and other engineering problems related to the design and construction of buildings primarily (but not exclusively) intended to house human activities. The courses required for a degree in architecture generally place emphasis upon planning, esthetics, and materials and methods of construction, while the courses for an architectural engineering degree place equal or greater weight on the technical engineering aspects such as structural systems, mechanical systems, and the properties of materials. Because of this difference in emphasis, persons with degrees in architecture may have a preference for work assignments that offer greater opportunities for them to express their artistic and creative abilities. As a result, they may be more concerned with planning and design aspects of architecture, and persons with degrees in architectural engineering may be more engaged in aspects emphasizing technical engineering considerations. Experience: An applicant lacking a degree in architecture must have had l year of experience in an architect's office or in architectural work for each year short of graduation from a program of study in architecture. In the absence of college courses, 5 years of such experience is required. This experience must have demonstrated that the applicant has acquired a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional architecture. In addition to the above IOR/Basic Qualification you may qualify based on your Specialized Experience as described below for GS-12: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-12 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Knowledge of professional architectural concepts, principles, and practices applicable to a full range of duties concerned with the design, layout, and construction of such structures as multi-story office buildings, steam plants, hospitals, industrial-type shops, laboratories, and recreation facilities normally found on medical facilities. Knowledge and sufficient skill to design such buildings, which could be acquired through a bachelor's degree program in architecture supplemented by several years design experience involving such structures. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Architecture Communications Contract Administration Contracting/Procurement Design Manages Human Resources Project Management 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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: The work places no special physical demands. The work includes some physical activity (walking, climbing, bending, or stooping) during field surveys, managing renovation and installations, or the inspection of existing buildings. Most work is performed in an office setting, although there are frequent occasions for visits to building site locations within the OKCVAHCS limits, as well as off-site locations to see current conditions or ongoing renovations. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. Education A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer (TJO). Please visit the Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP), va.gov/EMPLOYEE/docs/The-Fair-Chance-to-Compete-Act.pdf for more information. Additional Information The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/. Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.