Architect

Serve as a professional architect (Health Facilities Planner) and Project Leader in the Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service, Health Facilities Division. Duties include consulting with construction firms, developing or reviewing architectural designs and specifications, and conducting inspections to ensure accuracy, completeness, and conformance with contract requirements. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Conduct facility inspections, feasibility studies, and health program analyses to identify facility needs; develop plans addressing project scope, communities served, sites, staffing, and space requirements. Provide technical advice on facility program needs and help maintain the Health Facilities Data System. Review architectural plans, designs, specifications, and cost estimates; evaluate building systems, climate, seismic conditions, terrain, and energy efficiency with project stakeholders.

Inspect construction for accuracy, completeness, and contract compliance; recommend corrective actions and coordinate renovations to protect patient care. Lead new construction and modernization projects; provide technical direction, coordinate with IHS officials and design firms, and oversee equipment selection, procurement, delivery, and installation.

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Minimum Qualifications

Degree in 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 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.

The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by at least one of the following: Related Curriculum: A 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 following courses: architectural design, structural technology, properties of materials and methods of construction, and environmental control systems.

Experience: (1) An applicant lacking a degree in architecture must have had one 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. OR (2) In the absence of college courses, 5 years of experience in an architect's office or in architectural work is required. Your experience must have demonstrated that you have acquired a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional architecture.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: GS-12: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: serving as architectural project lead coordinator for planning, design, and construction projects; developing the designs, plans, and specifications for a wide range of building repairs, rehabilitation, and construction for a variety of health care facilities; serving as a lead in establishing architectural project requirements and priorities and developing strategies to achieve short or long-term goals; and developing scope of work and monitoring architectural project activities and outcomes on a wide variety of types of structures, systems and facilities with some requiring construction methods, material or equipment.

Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.