0808 - Architecture
Federal Occupation Description
Federal Occupation Description
This series covers positions managing, supervising, leading, and/or performing professional architecture work involving the art and science of conceptualizing, planning, developing, and implementing designs to ensure buildings and structures are responsive to human activities and needs; structurally sound and permanent; and economical to acquire, operate, and maintain.
For job opportunities in this series, go to the Office of Personnel Management USAJOBS website.
Other Federal Occupations
It is not uncommon for individuals in one federal occupational series to perform duties related to another series within the same federal occupational group. To find out about the certifications for another series in the ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE GROUP, click on that series below. Note that credentials have not yet been identified for all series – links are provided only to those series for which the identification of credentials has been completed. Additional series will be added over time.
- 0801 - General Engineering Series
- 0802 - Engineering Technician Series
- 0803 - Safety Engineering Series
- 0804 - Fire Protection Engineering Series
- 0806 - Materials Engineering
- 0807 - Landscape Architecture Series
- 0809 - Construction Control Technical Series
- 0810 - Civil Engineering
- 0817 - Survey Technical Series
- 0819 - Environmental Engineering Series
- 0828 - Construction Analyst Series
- 0830 - Mechanical Engineering
- 0840 - Nuclear Engineering
- 0850 - Electrical Engineering
- 0854 - Computer Engineering
- 0855 - Electronics Engineering
- 0856 - Electronics Technical
- 0858 - Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering Series
- 0861 - Aerospace Engineering
- 0871 - Naval Architecture
- 0873 - Marine Survey Technical Series
- 0880 - Mining Engineering Series
- 0881 - Petroleum Engineering Series
- 0890 - Agricultural Engineering Series
- 0893 - Chemical Engineering
- 0895 - Industrial Engineering Technical Series
- 0896 - Industrial Engineering Series
- 0899 - Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee Series

The following certifications have been identified as most relevant to the broad duties of this federal occupational series. Please note that these credentials may not reflect all of the unique job functions that you perform within your organization. Also these credentials may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about any credential, click on the credential title below.
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Certified Construction Specifier (CCS) Is Not In Demand | Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) | ![]() |
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Board Certified Environmental Engineer (BCEE) - General Environmental Engineering Is Not In Demand | American Academy of Environmental Engineering and Scientists | ![]() |
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Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing Professional - Senior Is Not In Demand | American Society of Mechanical Engineers International (ASME) | ![]() |
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Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing Professional - Technologist Is Not In Demand | American Society of Mechanical Engineers International (ASME) | ![]() |
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Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
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Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) | ![]() |
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Certified Energy Procurement Professional Is Not In Demand | Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) | ![]() |
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Certified GeoExchange Designer Is Not In Demand | Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) | ![]() |
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Certified Indoor Air Quality Professional (CIAQP) Is Not In Demand | Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) | ![]() |
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Certified Manager (CM)
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Institute of Certified Professional Managers (ICPM) | ![]() |
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Building Plans Examiner - B3 Is Not In Demand | International Code Council (ICC) | ![]() |
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Certified Irrigation Designer - Landscape Is Not In Demand | Irrigation Association | ![]() |
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Certified Professional Building Designer (CPBD) Is Not In Demand | National Council of Building Design Certification (NCBDC) / American Institute of Building Design (AIBD) | ![]() |
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Certified Kitchen Designer Is Not In Demand | National Kitchen & Bath Association | ![]() |
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Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designer Is Not In Demand | National Kitchen & Bath Association | ![]() |
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Associate Environmental Professional (AEP) Is Not In Demand | National Registry of Environmental Professionals (NREP) | ![]() |
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Certified Environmental Auditor (CEA) Is Not In Demand | National Registry of Environmental Professionals (NREP) | ![]() |
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Certified Environmental Systems Manager (CESM) Is Not In Demand | National Registry of Environmental Professionals (NREP) | ![]() |
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Registered Environmental Professional (REP) Is Not In Demand | National Registry of Environmental Professionals (NREP) | ![]() |
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Registered Environmental Property Assessor (REPA) Is Not In Demand | National Registry of Environmental Professionals (NREP) | ![]() |
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Project Management Professional (PMP)
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Project Management Institute (PMI) | ![]() |
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Certified Building Plans Examiner I (CBPE) Is Not In Demand | National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) | ![]() |
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Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
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Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI) | ![]() |
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Commercial Building Inspector - B2 Is Not In Demand | International Code Council (ICC) | ![]() |
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Residential Building Inspector - B1 Is Not In Demand | International Code Council (ICC) | ![]() |
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Autodesk AutoCAD User Certification Is Not In Demand | Autodesk | ![]() |
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Program Management Professional (PgMP)
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Project Management Institute (PMI) | ![]() |
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Certified Indoor Air Quality Manager (CIAQM) Is Not In Demand | National Registry of Environmental Professionals (NREP) | ![]() |
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Professional Engineer (PE) Is Not In Demand | National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) | ![]() |
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LEED Green Associate
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Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) | ![]() |
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LEED AP Operations + Maintenance (LEED AP O+M) Is Not In Demand | Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) | ![]() |
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LEED AP Homes Is Not In Demand | Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) | ![]() |
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LEED AP Building Design + Construction (LEED AP BD+C) Is Not In Demand | Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) | ![]() |
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LEED AP Interior Design + Construction (LEED AP ID+C) Is Not In Demand | Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) | ![]() |
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LEED AP Neighborhood Development (LEED AP ND) Is Not In Demand | Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) | ![]() |
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NCARB Certification Is Not In Demand | National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) | ![]() |
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Certified Inspector (CI) Is Not In Demand | American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) | ![]() |
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Green Building: Residential Examiner - G1 Is Not In Demand | International Code Council (ICC) | ![]() |
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Registered Construction Inspector: Division II: Building Is Not In Demand | American Construction Inspectors Association - Board of Registered Construction Inspectors (ACIA) | ![]() |
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Building Analyst Professional Is Not In Demand | Building Performance Institute, Inc (BPI) | ![]() |
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Green Advantage Certified Practitioner (GACP) Is Not In Demand | Green Advantage, Inc | ![]() |
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Certified Practitioner in Energy Management Systems (CP EnMS) Is Not In Demand | Institute for Energy Management Professionals | ![]() |
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Certified Urban Designer Is Not In Demand | American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) | ![]() |
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Building Codes and Standards - BC Is Not In Demand | International Code Council (ICC) | ![]() |
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Building Energy Assessment Professional (BEAP) Is Not In Demand | American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) | ![]() |
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Building Energy Modeling Professional (BEMP) Is Not In Demand | American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) | ![]() |
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Healthcare Facility Design Professional (HFDP) Is Not In Demand | American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) | ![]() |
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High-Performance Building Design Professional (HBDP) Is Not In Demand | American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) | ![]() |
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Operations and Performance Management Professional (OPMP) Is Not In Demand | American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) | ![]() |
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Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) Is Not In Demand | Project Management Institute (PMI) | ![]() |
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Fundamentals of Engineering-Industrial and Systems (FE) Is Not In Demand | National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) | ![]() |
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Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) Is Not In Demand | Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) | ![]() |
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Certified Green Building Engineer (GBE) Is Not In Demand | Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) | ![]() |
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Energy Professionals International (EPI) ISO 50001 Lead Auditor Is Not In Demand | Institute for Energy Management Professionals | ![]() |
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Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA) Is Not In Demand | AABC Commissioning Group (ACG) | ![]() |
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Building Commissioning Professional Certification (BCxP) Is Not In Demand | American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) | ![]() |
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Certified Irrigation Designer - Agriculture Is Not In Demand | Irrigation Association | ![]() |
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Electrical Code Specialist - E8 Is Not In Demand | International Code Council (ICC) | ![]() |
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Fire Code Specialist - F8 Is Not In Demand | International Code Council (ICC) | ![]() |
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Mechanical Code Specialist - M8 Is Not In Demand | International Code Council (ICC) | ![]() |
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Plumbing Code Specialist - P8 Is Not In Demand | International Code Council (ICC) | ![]() |
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Housing and Zoning Code Specialist - H8 Is Not In Demand | International Code Council (ICC) | ![]() |
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Energy Code Specialist - G8 Is Not In Demand | International Code Council (ICC) | ![]() |
State Licenses
Some states have specific licensing requirements for the following related civilian occupations. These state licenses may require additional education, training or experience. Click on the occupation below to get more information on state requirements from the U.S. Department of Labor.
Related Civilian Private Sector Occupations
The following civilian private sector occupations are similar to the duties performed by 0808 - Architecture. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the civilian occupation below.
Civilian Job | Duties Matched | Bright Outlook | Registered Apprenticeship | Local Salary Info | |
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Architects, Except Landscape and Naval |
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Architectural and Engineering Managers |
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Architectural Drafters |
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Civil Drafters |
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Civil Engineers |
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Construction and Building Inspectors |
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Construction Managers |
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General and Operations Managers |
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Industrial Safety and Health Engineers |
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Landscape Architects |
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