GSA is responsible for delivering much of the space requirements of federal agencies. GSA provides national leadership, policy direction, and standards in the areas of architecture, engineering, urban development, sustainable design, fine arts, historic preservation, construction services, and project management. To ensure a high standard of excellence for the American public, GSA engages the best private-sector architects and engineers to design, modernize existing, and construct new federal buildings through its internationally renowned Design Excellence Program.
Company
GSA
San Francisco, CA
Salary
$102,489 - $133,236 per year
Responsibilities
- Serves as a technical specialist to GSA regional architects, engineers, and building managers, as well as contract architects and construction teams regarding the repair, alteration, maintenance, and protection of historic properties. Assists regional design professionals in analyzing historical significance, condition, and treatment alternatives. Develops solutions to complex preservation design problems and building viability challenges—reviews and comments on Building Engineering Reports and other specialized studies performed on GSA historic structures.
- Develops technical strategies for solving historic building viability challenges by researching alternative approaches to rehabilitation, seismic retrofitting, fire safety compliance, systems integration, building security, and other project requirements to reduce project costs and intervention with original materials.
- Assists in developing historic preservation training material, including technical guides, Web documents, and electronic training programs for the regions to ensure up-to-date application of preservation methods.
- Conducts briefings, discussions, and negotiations with high-level agency representatives, GSA management, contract architects, construction firms, and external groups to resolve controversies, promote innovative preservation approaches and develop consensus. Negotiations frequently involve major structures having unique problems or requiring unusual treatment. Technical ability, personal finesse, and diplomacy are used to achieve the best possible solution that cost-effectively satisfies preservation goals and functional requirements.
Program / Center Affiliation
Job Type
Full-Time