- Position Title
- Interdisciplinary Project Manager-Civil Engineer/Landscape Architect
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- IM-1539-ROMO-23-11962234-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, May 17, 2023 to Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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Are you a United States Citizen?
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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of 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.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of 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.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
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Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.
Assessment 1
Minimum Qualifications - Interdisciplinary (Project Manager), GS-0807-Landscape Architecture/0810-Civil Engineering-12
Thank you for your interest in the Interdisciplinary (Project Manager), GS-0807/0810-12, position. This position requires the applicant to meet the basic requirement for the job series for to which you are applying AND at least one year of specialized experience (required for both series). Your responses to this questionnaire in conjunction with other portions of your complete application will be evaluated to determine your qualification for this position. Please carefully follow all instructions before submitting your responses. You must select only ONE response for each item. If you change a response, be certain to erase (unclick) the incorrect response before you submit the application. Once you have submitted your application, items with more than one response or items that are left blank will not receive credit. This is a federal job application system. Providing false information or failing to answer all questions truthfully and completely may be grounds for not hiring, disbarment from federal employment, or dismissal after you begin work. Falsifying a federal job application, attempting to violate the privacy of others, or attempting to compromise the operation of this system may be punishable by fine or imprisonment. YOUR RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND AS NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
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From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the basic requirement for Civil Engineer, GS-0810-12. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. Transcripts MUST be submitted and include your name, school name, credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. We cannot determine eligibility without this information. (A copy of your official transcripts will be required before entrance on duty, if selected).
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From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the basic requirement for a Landscape Architect, GS-0807-12. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. Transcripts MUST be submitted and include your name, school name, credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. We cannot determine eligibility without this information. (A copy of your official transcripts will be required before entrance on duty, if selected).
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From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience requirement for the Interdisciplinary Project Manager, GS-0807/0810-12. Meeting the specialized experience requirement is required for any job series for which you are applying. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible.
Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of engineering concepts, principles, and practices, and of equipment, tools, mechanical devices, and their uses to produce motion, light, power, technology, and other applications.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Initiate, establish, guide, and control multiple planning/design/construction projects from inception to completion.
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Guide projects from formulation and development through to completion that is within quality, budget, and schedule.
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Provide timely tracking, development, coordination, and oversight for projects.
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Adjust schedules, priority setting and tracking which impact and affect project delivery.
Technical Competence - Understands and appropriately applies procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise (for example, engineering, physical science, law, or accounting); maintains credibility with others on technical matters.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Serve as primary point of contact and provide technical guidance to an integrated professional team for completion of design and construction.
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Assist management in determining project scope (goals, objectives, deliverables, reporting requirements work options/alternatives).
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Assist management in determining schedules (timetables, milestones).
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Responsible for overall project budget formulation and execution (planning/design/construction/exhibit cost estimates, financing procedures).
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Work with stakeholders including construction management firms and construction contractors to resolve outstanding project issues.
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Identify, scope, and develop future related projects for funding requests.
Project Management - Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Initiate, establish, guide, track, and coordinate design and construction development.
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Coordinate and ensure needs are met for the remediation and improvements being made to the surrounding site.
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Successfully complete and execute multiple assigned projects.
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Provide project evaluation against time-phased schedules and budget requirements.
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Lead and coordinate internal reviews and track implementation to ensure project meets the needs of the park and park visitors (or equivalent).
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Represent a park or organizations interests in resolving technical, budget, and scheduling problems as needed and develop corrective actions to ensure successful project accomplishment.
Design - Knowledge of developing, producing, understanding, and using plans, blueprints, models, and maps, including the use of tools and instruments to produce precision technical drawings.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Evaluate architecture/engineering studies, plans and specifications to determine constructability, conformance with project scope, and agency/organization requirements.
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Determine project scope (goals, objectives, alternatives, deliverables, reporting requirements), schedules (timetables and milestones), budget, and staffing needs.
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Develop technical drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for civil engineering and/or landscape architecture projects.
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Utilize AutoCad, or similar technical graphic software, for project design and documentation.
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Provide design guidance and criteria to Architectural/Engineering firms.
Contracting/Procurement - Knowledge of various types of contracts, techniques, or requirements (for example, Federal Acquisitions Regulations) for contracting or procurement, and contract negotiation and administration.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Prepare and maintain project documentation, such as logs, reports, photographs, correspondence, status reports, record of meetings, conversations, etc.
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Prepare contract modifications, justifications, independent cost estimates, and records of negotiations.
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Serve as contracting officer's representative on design and construction projects.
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Assure safety practices and procedures are properly managed.
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Serve on Architect/Engineer selection boards, Technical Evaluation Boards, or Source Selection Boards to provide technical evaluation and guidance.
Knowledge Management - Knowledge of the value of collected information and the methods of sharing that information throughout an organization.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Collect, analyze, and report project data using project management software.
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Coordinate multiple multi-discipline projects from inception to completion.
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Establish critical project milestones using project management software.
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Coordinate project phases.
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Work with the suite of Microsoft Office (MS Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) programs.