Architect- Authority

Position: ARCHITECT-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY Summary Veteran's preference does not apply to DHA recruitment. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for more information. The primary purpose of this position is to provide architectural expertise to cradle-to-crave programming, design, and construction management of multi-system projects at the Air Force Test Center (AFTC). Learn more about this agency Summary Veteran's preference does not apply to DHA recruitment. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for more information. The primary purpose of this position is to provide architectural expertise to cradle-to-crave programming, design, and construction management of multi-system projects at the Air Force Test Center (AFTC). Learn more about this agency Overview Help Open & closing dates 05/12/2026 to 05/26/2026 Salary $104,349 - $161,313 per year Salary listed is EDWARDS AFB, if you are selected for a different location your salary is dependent upon that duty location Pay scale & grade NH 3 Locations FEW vacancies in the following locations: Edwards AFB, CA Eglin AFB, FL Holloman AFB, NM Nellis AFB, NV Show morefewer locations (2) Arnold AFB, TN Hill AFB, UT Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential None Job family (Series) * 0808 Architecture Supervisory status No Security clearance Secret Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk Trust determination process * Suitability/Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number AFMC-SEC Control number This job is open to Help The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Clarification from the agency This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in selection. Duties Help * Performs as a professional architect in planning and designing substantial new construction, renovation, and improvement projects on real property facilities. * Serves as a consulting architect on all design aspects of assigned projects. Provides professional consultations on a broad range of difficult architectural issues and problems. * Coordinates the preparation of and reviews A&E statements of work (SOW). * Coordinates projects with engineers in other disciplines. * Keeps abreast of emerging technologies to ensure programmed development will not prematurely become obsolete. * In conjunction with the primary duty of design, on a less frequent basis performs work in the construction management, program/base development, and/or operations and maintenance (O&M) and manages projects for new construction, renovations, and improvements to real property facilities from start to finish including the performance of preconstruction site surveys all the way to completion of as built drawings. * Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment. Requirements Help Conditions of employment * U.S. Citizenship is required * Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance * For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD Acq Demo Homepage (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and Fact Sheet .html * Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position. * This position may require drug testing, and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection. * Disclosure of Political Appointments * All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. * This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. * Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period. * Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. * Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military and commercial aircraft. * Valid driver's license is required for the position. * Physical required. * Work is principally sedentary, although there may be some walking or bending involved in activities such as inspections of installed equipment or construction-stage visits. Qualifications Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions. INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: EDUCATION: 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…