- Position Title
- Landscape Architect
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 23-R6-11796219-DP-LM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, January 12, 2023 to Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
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• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
4.
Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below:
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for this position. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING.A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPT(S) ARE REQUIRED FOR ANY QUALIFICATIONS BASED ON EDUCATION.PROVIDE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS AS NECESSARY TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUAL COURSEWORK.
1.
From the statements below, select the response that best describes your education and/or experience as it pertains to meeting the Basic Requirements for this Landscape Architect GS-0807 position. Please select only one response.
This section will be used to determine if you meet the Specialized Experience Requirement to qualify for this position.
2.
Select the one statement below that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a GS-7 Landscape Architect.
3.
Select the one statement below that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a GS-9 Landscape Architect.
For each of the following questions, choose the response that best describes your experience and/or training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application and information provided by your references.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Provide technical assistance to senior staff throughout the project planning process.
5.
Design a variety of complex projects that may require some adaptation or modifications
6.
Prepare preliminary technical reports and design narratives for potential recreation sites for review by senior landscape architects.
7.
Prepare site development plans, design details and construction specifications for recreation sites.
8.
Participate in pre-design planning and meetings with variety of resource specialist and stakeholders.
9.
Assist senior landscape architect in the development and production of plans, details, and specifications of more complex recreation sites.
10.
Review progress of construction projects in the field to coordinate design changes per management decisions.
11.
Participate in the development of land management recreation, scenery and related resources.
12.
Serve on a multidisciplinary team for variety of resource management activities.
13.
Perform duties to analyze proposed land management resource plan direction and natural resource management projects.
14.
Conduct field reviews/site visits to collect data for site inventories and analysis needed for project development and design.
15.
Provide support to project management done by others for administrative and recreation related projects
16.
Prepare recreation and scenic reports for management activities.
17.
Use various computer software such as GIS, AutoCAD to perform design concepts.
18.
Independently research and compile project information and reports.
19.
Work with engineering and other staff to prepare plans, constructions details and cost estimates.
20.
Develop drawings, sketches, technical reports, daily diaries, etc. for preliminary planning reports.
21.
Please select the statement(s) that reflect your educational achievement(s). Transcripts, certificates, or other appropriate documentation must be included with this application to verify GPA, coursework, and degree.
22.
I certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by me with my application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). I understand that the information provided may be investigated. I understand that misrepresenting my experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in or with my application may be grounds for not hiring me or for terminating me after I begin work. I also understand that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).