Duties

Key Requirements

Candidate must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

A one-year probationary period will be required upon selection.

Social Security Card must be presented at time of appointment.

If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS E-verify system. Federal Law requires verifying eligibility of all new hires. The Navy Exchange Service Command is an E-Verify Participant.

Incumbents of this position must be U.S. Citizens.

Candidates/Incumbent must be eligible for and obtain a Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Works under the general direction of the Director of Design and Construction (BD) with wide latitude for exercise of independent judgment to perform work described. The BD Director outlines broad overall programs, policies, sets goals and target dates and special priorities. Incumbent works within this purview of directives and instructions promulgated by higher authority as well as in accordance with professional architectural and engineering principles and practices.
• Develops and/or reviews construction drawings, specifications, and designs to ensure they meet brand standards, major applicable codes, and other regulatory requirements. These designs may include architectural and engineering plans, specifications, functional plans, layouts, phasing, construction documents, fixtures, furniture and other equipment for new construction and renovation projects.
• Supervises work performed by project managers and designers to execute acquisition strategies, designs, project schedules, phasing, specifications, and cost estimates for construction, renovations, and alterations of NEXCOM retail, food/service shops, hospitality/lodging, and other supporting facilities. Reviews work of subordinate project managers and designers to assure completeness of actions, soundness of judgment exercised, and adherence to substantive technical requirements as well as administrative compliance with existing policies and procedures and applicable regulations. Incumbent self-performs these same functions for projects assigned.
• Ensures policies and procedures are met and project prioritization and scheduling are understood. Assigns work to staff and provides guidance, resources, and assistance in technical areas of varying degrees of complexity. Reviews work of subordinate project managers and designers to assure completeness of actions, soundness of judgment exercised, and adherence to substantive technical requirements as well as administrative compliance with existing policies and procedures and applicable regulations.
• Carries out a full range of personnel management responsibilities in connection with associates supervised. Assigns work to staff and provides guidance, training, resources, and assistance in technical areas of varying degrees of complexity. Supports BD Director in approving leave, resolving disciplinary problems, completing performance appraisals, cross-training associates to insure continuity and overall effectiveness, recommending personnel and organizational changes, selecting new associates to fill vacancies, etc.
• Coordinates, evaluates, and recommends cost-effective project execution options. Provides technical assistance and oversight of project acquisition and contracting methods, providing direction and consultation to internal and external command agencies on matters pertaining to non-appropriated funded projects. Responds to field inquiries and makes advisory visits to develop statements of work, design concepts, functional equipment layouts and interior design for repair, renovation, expansion and new construction.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Other duties outlined on www.Navyexchange.jobs website.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

The incumbent of this position must file a Financial Disclosure Report (OGE) Form 450, as required.

Qualifications

In combination of education and experience -

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Five years of responsible experience that demonstrated a knowledge of all architectural/engineering aspects of construction/renovation projects including coordinating and developing building design, specifications and cost estimating; or similar work which provided the knowledge and abilities to perform architectural or engineering work. Including two years of direct or indirect supervisory experience of related teams.

Qualified candidates: Must have a current Professional Engineering license or Architect Registration in any of the states.

Education

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Degree in architecture or engineering or related field that included 60 semester hours of course work in architecture/engineering or related disciplines of which at least (1) 30 semester hours were in architectural/engineering 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/engineering principles, methods, and techniques and their applications to the design and construction or improvement of buildings.

Additional information

2022 Open Enrollment Video: https://www.nafhealthplans.com/video-library .

Retirement Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dxeYoK8As4 .