- Position Title
- INTERDISCIPLINARY HISTORIAN/ARCHITECT
- Agency
- Naval Facilities Engineering Command
- Announcement Number
- ST-10557467-19-AA Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, July 25, 2019 to Monday, August 5, 2019
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
2.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
If you answer yes to this question, you are required to submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (preferably member 4 copy, but any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service (Honorable, General, etc.) is acceptable. If you have more than one DD Form 214 for multiple periods of active duty service, you should submit a copy for each period of service.). If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too. You are also required to submit a copy of the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.g. disability letter from the VA) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15).
You may request copies of your military personnel records (e.g., DD-214) online or from the VA.
Failure to provide documentation that fully supports your claim will result in a rating of ineligible.
NOTE: If you are an active duty service member you are not eligible for consideration under this authority. Refer to the active duty service member question for consideration.
- have an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying as having a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more OR
- retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?
If you answer yes to this question, you are required to submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (preferably member 4 copy, but any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service (Honorable, General, etc.) is acceptable. If you have more than one DD Form 214 for multiple periods of active duty service, you should submit a copy for each period of service.). If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too. You are also required to submit a copy of the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.g. disability letter from the VA) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15).
You may request copies of your military personnel records (e.g., DD-214) online or from the VA.
Failure to provide documentation that fully supports your claim will result in a rating of ineligible.
NOTE: If you are an active duty service member you are not eligible for consideration under this authority. Refer to the active duty service member question for consideration.
3.
Are you an active duty service member with a statement of service showing that you expect to be honorably discharged or released from the armed forces under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after submitting your application? Please note: you will be ineligible for consideration if your statement of service is not submitted with your application or it shows an expected discharge or release date greater than 120 days from the date of the submission of the certification.
You are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (e.g., Honorable, General, etc.). Veterans should upload their DD-214 once they receive it upon separation.
Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
You are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (e.g., Honorable, General, etc.). Veterans should upload their DD-214 once they receive it upon separation.
Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
4.
Are you currently receiving an annuity for service as a federal civil servant?
The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants.
Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants.
Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
5.
Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who is appointable under E.O. 13473?
You are eligible if you:
If you answer yes to this question, you are required to submit supporting documentation of your claim.
Depending on how you qualify, you will have to submit verification of the marriage to the service member (e.g., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage); AND at least one of the following: the service member's permanent change of station orders, including a statement authorizing the spouse to accompany the member to the permanent duty station, the specific location to which the member is assigned, reassigned, or transferred to permanent change of station orders, and the effective date of the permanent change of station; verification of the member's 100 percent disability (e.g., VA Letter) ; and/or verification of the member's death while on active duty (e.g., DD-1300).
For more information please see OPM's Questions and Answers for Noncompetitive Appointment of Certain Military Spouses.
Failure to provide documentation that fully supports your claim will result in a rating of ineligible.
You are eligible if you:
- Relocated with your spouse under Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders to a new duty station within the past two years. Please Note: This is limited to the geographic area as specified in the permanent change of station orders. This includes the surrounding area which people reasonably can be expected to travel daily to and from work OR
- You are the spouse of a service member who is 100% disabled due to a service connected injury OR
- You are the un-remarried widow or widower of a service member who was killed while on active duty?
If you answer yes to this question, you are required to submit supporting documentation of your claim.
Depending on how you qualify, you will have to submit verification of the marriage to the service member (e.g., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage); AND at least one of the following: the service member's permanent change of station orders, including a statement authorizing the spouse to accompany the member to the permanent duty station, the specific location to which the member is assigned, reassigned, or transferred to permanent change of station orders, and the effective date of the permanent change of station; verification of the member's 100 percent disability (e.g., VA Letter) ; and/or verification of the member's death while on active duty (e.g., DD-1300).
For more information please see OPM's Questions and Answers for Noncompetitive Appointment of Certain Military Spouses.
Failure to provide documentation that fully supports your claim will result in a rating of ineligible.
6.
Are you the spouse or unmarried child under the age of 23 of a federal employee who is appointable under E.O. 12721?
You are eligible if you:
If you answer yes to this question, you are required to submit supporting documentation of your claim including a copy of your last or most recent SF-50s Notification of Personnel Actions reflecting 52 weeks of creditable service or 26 weeks of creditable service if the sponsor's tour was curtailed AND a fully successful performance appraisal from the same time period.
Failure to provide documentation that fully supports your claim will result in a rating of ineligible.
For more information, please see http://www.state.gov/m/dghr/flo/c21651.htm.
You are eligible if you:
- were you employed overseas as an Appropriated Fund employee AND
- completed 52 weeks of creditable overseas service during the time you accompanied a sponsor officially assigned to an overseas area AND
- received a fully successful or better (or equivalent) performance rating AND
- returned to the United States to resume residence less than 3 years ago
If you answer yes to this question, you are required to submit supporting documentation of your claim including a copy of your last or most recent SF-50s Notification of Personnel Actions reflecting 52 weeks of creditable service or 26 weeks of creditable service if the sponsor's tour was curtailed AND a fully successful performance appraisal from the same time period.
Failure to provide documentation that fully supports your claim will result in a rating of ineligible.
For more information, please see http://www.state.gov/m/dghr/flo/c21651.htm.
7.
Are you a current or former land management agency employee AND you:
served under a time limited (temporary or term) appointment AND
receive a fully successful or better (or equivalent) performance rating AND
have not separated from the land management agency OR separated within the last two years for reasons other than misconduct?
If you answer yes to this question, you are required to submit supporting documentation of your claim including a copy of your last or most recent SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action reflecting all periods of creditable service and a fully successful performance appraisal (or equivalent documentation) from the same time period.
Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. For more information, please see https://chcoc.gov/content/eligibility-land-management-employees-time-limited-appointment-competitive-service
served under a time limited (temporary or term) appointment AND
receive a fully successful or better (or equivalent) performance rating AND
have not separated from the land management agency OR separated within the last two years for reasons other than misconduct?
If you answer yes to this question, you are required to submit supporting documentation of your claim including a copy of your last or most recent SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action reflecting all periods of creditable service and a fully successful performance appraisal (or equivalent documentation) from the same time period.
Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. For more information, please see https://chcoc.gov/content/eligibility-land-management-employees-time-limited-appointment-competitive-service
8.
Are you a former permanent competitive service employee in a Federal agency eligible for reinstatement?
If you are, your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) will reflect career status: Tenure 1 in box 24 OR
Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) will reflect career-conditional status: Tenure 2 in box 24 and you separated within the last three years OR
Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) will reflect career-conditional status: Tenure 2 in box 24 and you have veterans preference?
If you answer yes to this question, you are required to submit a copy of your last SF-50 showing you were in the competitive service AND the SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held if not reflected on your last SF-50. Failure to submit this documentation with your application will result in a rating of ineligible.
If you are, your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) will reflect career status: Tenure 1 in box 24 OR
Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) will reflect career-conditional status: Tenure 2 in box 24 and you separated within the last three years OR
Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) will reflect career-conditional status: Tenure 2 in box 24 and you have veterans preference?
If you answer yes to this question, you are required to submit a copy of your last SF-50 showing you were in the competitive service AND the SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held if not reflected on your last SF-50. Failure to submit this documentation with your application will result in a rating of ineligible.
9.
Are you a person with an intellectual disability, a severe physical disability, or a psychiatric disability as defined in 5 CFR 213.3102(u)? The Department of the Navy encourages persons with disabilities to apply!
If you answer yes to this question, you are required to submit a letter or certification from a physician, or local, state, or federal rehabilitation office. The letter/certification must be on office letterhead and clearly state your eligibility for the appointing authority under 5 CFR 213.3102 (u). A sample letter can be found here. Failure to submit this documentation with your application will result in a rating of ineligible.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
If you answer yes to this question, you are required to submit a letter or certification from a physician, or local, state, or federal rehabilitation office. The letter/certification must be on office letterhead and clearly state your eligibility for the appointing authority under 5 CFR 213.3102 (u). A sample letter can be found here. Failure to submit this documentation with your application will result in a rating of ineligible.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
10.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Defense?
If yes, confirm:
Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy AND
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
11.
Are you currently serving under an appointment without time limit (or have been involuntarily separated from such appointment without personal cause within the preceding year) at:
A federal agency that has an Interchange Agreement with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, OR
A federal agency covered under other special interchange agreements (e.g., NAFI or Army Air Force Exchange Services (AAFES), TSA, FAA, etc.) OR
A Department of Defense component as a DCIPS employee in pay plan GG for at least one year?
If you are, your resume MUST include at least one experience statement that includes your position title, pay plan (or equivalent), series, grade level, agency worked for and dates of employment to support your interchange eligibility.
If you answer yes to this question, you are required to submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) showing that you meet the requirements listed AND the SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) reflecting the highest grade held if not reflected on your most recent form. Failure to submit this documentation with your application will result in a rating of ineligible.
For further information and a list of other Federal agencies that are under Interchange Agreements, please visit the Office of Personnel Management's website.
A federal agency that has an Interchange Agreement with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, OR
A federal agency covered under other special interchange agreements (e.g., NAFI or Army Air Force Exchange Services (AAFES), TSA, FAA, etc.) OR
A Department of Defense component as a DCIPS employee in pay plan GG for at least one year?
If you are, your resume MUST include at least one experience statement that includes your position title, pay plan (or equivalent), series, grade level, agency worked for and dates of employment to support your interchange eligibility.
If you answer yes to this question, you are required to submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) showing that you meet the requirements listed AND the SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) reflecting the highest grade held if not reflected on your most recent form. Failure to submit this documentation with your application will result in a rating of ineligible.
For further information and a list of other Federal agencies that are under Interchange Agreements, please visit the Office of Personnel Management's website.
12.
Are you currently employed as a permanent competitive service employee in a Federal agency?
If you are:
You may also claim this eligibility if you are entitled to it by legal statute.
If you answer yes to this question, you are required to submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 showing you are in the competitive service AND the SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held if not reflected on your most recent SF-50. Failure to submit this documentation with your application will result in a rating of ineligible. If you are serving on an excepted service veterans recruitment appointment (VRA) you must ALSO submit an SF-50 showing your conversion or appointment to the excepted service VRA appointment (Authority code in block 5-C will be J8M).
PLEASE NOTE: If you are applying for a higher grade than the grade that you currently hold and the SF-50 you submit to support your eligibility claim has an effective date within the past year, it will not clearly show that you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirement. Be sure to provide an additional SF-50 which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within Rate/Grade Increases (WRI/WGI), and appointment/conversion SF-50s with an effective date more than one-year old).
If you are a DoD employee, you can obtain a copy of your SF- 50(s) from MyBiz. Failure to provide documentation that fully supports your claim will result in a rating of ineligible.
If you are:
- Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) will reflect career or career-conditional: Tenure 1 or 2 in box 24 AND
- Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) will reflect your status in the competitive service: Position Occupied is 1 in box 34 (Unless you are on a permanent VRA appointment then it will show a 2 in box 34).
You may also claim this eligibility if you are entitled to it by legal statute.
If you answer yes to this question, you are required to submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 showing you are in the competitive service AND the SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held if not reflected on your most recent SF-50. Failure to submit this documentation with your application will result in a rating of ineligible. If you are serving on an excepted service veterans recruitment appointment (VRA) you must ALSO submit an SF-50 showing your conversion or appointment to the excepted service VRA appointment (Authority code in block 5-C will be J8M).
PLEASE NOTE: If you are applying for a higher grade than the grade that you currently hold and the SF-50 you submit to support your eligibility claim has an effective date within the past year, it will not clearly show that you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirement. Be sure to provide an additional SF-50 which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within Rate/Grade Increases (WRI/WGI), and appointment/conversion SF-50s with an effective date more than one-year old).
If you are a DoD employee, you can obtain a copy of your SF- 50(s) from MyBiz. Failure to provide documentation that fully supports your claim will result in a rating of ineligible.
13.
Are you the spouse of a relocating Armed Forces member? If yes, please confirm the following:
I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station. I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location.
NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.
NOTE 2: You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Acceptable documentation of your preference eligibility includes at a minimum: A copy of the PCS orders, and your marriage certificate or license.
Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station. I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location.
NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.
NOTE 2: You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Acceptable documentation of your preference eligibility includes at a minimum: A copy of the PCS orders, and your marriage certificate or license.
Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
14.
Are you eligible to apply under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA)?
You are eligible if:
If you answer yes to this question you must submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service [Honorable, General, etc.] is acceptable) OR a VA letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability AND character of service. If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, you should submit a copy for each period of service. If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too.
If you are entitled to claim VEOA due to derived preference you must also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your derived preference (e.g., disability letter from the VA, DD 1300, etc.) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15).
Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
You may request copies of your military personnel records (e.g., DD-214) online or from the VA.
NOTE: If you are an active duty service member you are not eligible for consideration under this authority. Refer to the active duty service member question for consideration.
You are eligible if:
- you are a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND
- you served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR
- you are entitled to veterans' preference including derived preference
If you answer yes to this question you must submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service [Honorable, General, etc.] is acceptable) OR a VA letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability AND character of service. If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, you should submit a copy for each period of service. If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too.
If you are entitled to claim VEOA due to derived preference you must also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your derived preference (e.g., disability letter from the VA, DD 1300, etc.) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15).
Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
You may request copies of your military personnel records (e.g., DD-214) online or from the VA.
NOTE: If you are an active duty service member you are not eligible for consideration under this authority. Refer to the active duty service member question for consideration.
Preferences
1.
Select all of the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
2.
Where did you hear about this job? We know you saw this announcement on USAJOBS, but did you hear about it somewhere else first?
Please tell us where you first heard about this job.
Please tell us where you first heard about this job.
3.
Are you applying for a promotion? It is a promotion if you are applying for a general schedule (GS) position that is higher than the grade level you currently hold or previously held on a permanent basis.
To be considered for a promotion, you must provide SF-50(s) that shows that you have been in the next lower GS grade for at least one year. That means if you submit an SF-50 that is dated within the last year (e.g. General Adjustment SF-50), you must submit another SF-50 that is dated more than one year ago. In many cases, we need to see two (2) SF-50s to determine time-in-grade and eligibility for promotion.Note: If you are applying to more than one grade, select your response based on the highest grade you are applying for.
To be considered for a promotion, you must provide SF-50(s) that shows that you have been in the next lower GS grade for at least one year. That means if you submit an SF-50 that is dated within the last year (e.g. General Adjustment SF-50), you must submit another SF-50 that is dated more than one year ago. In many cases, we need to see two (2) SF-50s to determine time-in-grade and eligibility for promotion.Note: If you are applying to more than one grade, select your response based on the highest grade you are applying for.
Conditions of Employment
1.
Are you currently certified in the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Program and Level listed for this position?
NOTE: If you are certified in a different program or at a different level, please note this information in your resume.
For more information, please visit http://www.secnav.navy.mil/rda/workforce/Documents/dawiaoperatingguide.pdf
NOTE: If you are certified in a different program or at a different level, please note this information in your resume.
For more information, please visit http://www.secnav.navy.mil/rda/workforce/Documents/dawiaoperatingguide.pdf
Assessment 1
1.
Please select one response that best describes how you meet the basic education requirement for the GS-0170, Professional Historian Series.
2.
Please select one response that best describes how you meet the basic education requirement for the GS-0808, Professional Architecture Series.
3.
Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a GS-0170/0808-12, INTERDISCIPLINARY HISTORIAN/ARCHITECT.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Coordinate the oversight and assistance provided by the Natural or Cultural Resources team for agency compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
5.
Develop plans to support environmental policies according to established Environmental Acts (e.g., National Environmental Protection Act [NEPA], National Historic Preservation Act [NHPA], American Indian Religious Freedom Act, Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, Archeological Resources Protection Act).
6.
Plan facility and site inspections to assess condition of historic properties.
7.
Analyze program needs to formulate budget requirements.
8.
Coordinate special projects and studies to demonstrate methodologies for protecting historic buildings and structures and complying with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
9.
Monitor project goals to verify projects are meeting deadlines and agency's requirements.
10.
Organize and direct projects by defining and modifying plans and outlines.
11.
Render acquisition strategies for execution of conservation projects.
12.
Contribute information on a cross-functional team to provide guidance for natural or cultural resources subject areas.
13.
Coordinate with customers and other Commands to confirm project execution occurs to meet the Agency mission.
14.
Coordinate work efforts among multiple organizational entities to complete environmental and cultural resources tasks.
15.
Prepare cultural resources documents to produce management plans and survey reports.
16.
Prepare environmental planning documents that fulfill National Historic Preservation Act requirements.
17.
Prepare historic context reports and property surveys from architecture field work.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
18.
Do you certify that all of your responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate; and do you accept that if your supporting documentation does not support one or more of your responses to the questionnaire that your application may be rated lower or you may be removed from further consideration?