- Position Title
- Architect
- Agency
- Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Announcement Number
- DE-23-12025797-CAWV-CA Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, August 2, 2023 to Friday, December 29, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• 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.
• 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.
3.
This vacancy is being filled under Delegated Examining (DE), in addition to Merit Promotion (MP) procedures. Delegated Examining is open to all U.S. Citizens, with Veteran's Preference applying. If referred and selected under this method, you may be subject to a one year probationary period. Do you wish to be considered under DE, as well as any other claimed MP eligibilities? If you are eligible for only DE and applying as a member of the public, claim this eligibility.
4.
This position is subject to the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (25 U.S.C. 472), which affords employment preference to qualified Native American candidates. Proof of eligibility, in the form of a completed Verification of Indian Preference, BIA - 4432 Form, must be provided with your application by the closing date to be granted such preference.
Are you claiming Indian Preference, and submitting your BIA-4432 Form?
Are you claiming Indian Preference, and submitting your BIA-4432 Form?
5.
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:
• 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.
• 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
Current of Former Federal Employees: Due weight will be given to performance appraisals and awards during the interview/selection process conducted by the hiring manager. If referred, all relevant documents including performance appraisals and awards submitted with your application package will be forwarded to the hiring official for review. If you do not have your most recent performance appraisal, please submit an explanation as to why it is unavailable and attach as a document.
1.
My performance is at an acceptable level, and I am not serving under a Notice of Opportunity to Demonstrate Acceptable Performance (NODAP) or equivalent plan to improve my performance.
Assessment 1
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Have you received an unfavorable suitability determination or been denied a security clearance by the Department of the Interior within the last year?
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how you meet the basic education qualification requirements for the position. You MUST submit a copy of your college transcripts along with your application package.
2.
Please select the response that best describes how you meet the basic requirement for the GS-0808, Professional Architecture Series.
In addition to meeting the basic education requirements, you must meet the minimum qualification requirements for the position. Select one response that best describes how your background meets the minimum qualification requirements for the position. Read all responses before making your selection. YOUR RESUME MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM IN THE QUESTIONNAIRE.
3.
To qualify at the GS-12 level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) to include: (1) managing construction projects from beginning phase to completion, preparing cost estimates and/or budgets for construction projects, preparing and presenting project information orally and in writing; (2) coordinating work with staff in an engineering or architectural field; (3) preparing project and program related documents for management review; (4) monitoring of and advising on program activities. Please choose the statement that best describes how you qualify for this position at the GS-12 grade level.
For statements 5-18, please tell us if you have experience performing the following tasks. Your resume must support your responses for you to receive credit for your answers.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Have you coordinated, guided, or directed multi-disciplinary teams?
5.
Have you managed, lead, or administered programs, projects, operations or activities for a construction and facilities management organization?
6.
Have you utilized project management techniques to manage multiple/complex design and construction projects?
7.
Do you have experience identifying or defining project scope to include goals, objectives, deliverables, and alternatives?
8.
Have you managed Federal construction programs/projects budget and financial requirements?
9.
Do you have experience reviewing construction documents and submittals to evaluate constructability, efficiency, and conformance to requirements?
10.
Have you provided unique solutions to unusual design and construction components?
11.
Have you prepared cost estimates for multi-disciplinary facility design and construction projects?
12.
Have you provided guidance for design and construction project initiation, funding, and scheduling?
13.
Have you prepared scopes/statements of work for Architect or Engineering services?
14.
Have you developed, evaluated, or managed contracts for planning, design, or construction services in accordance to the regulations?
15.
Have you provided technical oversight of design and construction contracts?
16.
Do you have the knowledge of Federal Law, policies and regulations pertaining to the construction industry to include industry codes and standards?
17.
Do you understand a related field work such as: structural, electrical, and mechanical engineering, master planning, landscape architecture and interior design?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
18.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand than any information I give may be investigated to include the experience on my resume.