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Position Title
Interdisciplinary (Project Manager)
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
NPS-IRA-24-12220508-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 to Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a United States Citizen?

For more information, review Employment of U.S Citizens.
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3. 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.
 
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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.
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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:
  • 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.
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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Select the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series. (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
You will not be considered for any eligibility you do not select. For all eligibilities selected, you must provide supporting documentation defined in the required documents section of the vacancy announcement to receive consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions will affect your eligibility. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Interdisciplinary (Project Manager), GS-0801/0807/0808/0810-12 position with the Department of Interior. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application. (limit characters)
1. Basic Requirements- Please select the response below that best indicates how you meet the Basic Qualification requirement for a General Engineering (0801) and/or Civil Engineering (0810) position. You must submit proof of your degree of course work. Failure to provide a copy of your transcripts or course work will cause you to lose consideration for this position. (limit characters)
2. Basic Requirements- Please select the response below that best indicates how you meet the Basic Qualification requirement for a Landscape Architecture (0807) position. You must submit proof of your degree of course work. Failure to provide a copy of your transcripts or course work will cause you to lose consideration for this position.
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3. Basic Requirements- Please select the response below that best indicates how you meet the Basic Qualification requirement for a Architecture (0808) position. You must submit proof of your degree of course work. Failure to provide a copy of your transcripts or course work will cause you to lose consideration for this position.
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4. Select the one statement that best describes the experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Interdisciplinary (Project Manager), GS-0801/0807/0808/0810 at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
5. Review plans for building repairs, rehabilitation, and treatments to comply with provisions of the National Historic Preservation Act (or state regulatory equivalent). (limit characters)
6. Manage preservation projects subject to organizational and/or federal/state standards for the treatment of historic properties. (limit characters)
7. Determine appropriate treatment, material attributes, physical condition and preservation techniques and methods for a variety of historic structures and/or cultural landscapes. (limit characters)
8. Review structure plans and construction work for compliance with the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (or state regulatory equivalent). (limit characters)
9. Execute preservation practices to facilities and landscapes utilized for recreation, museums, and tourism. (limit characters)
10. Manage multiple planning/design/construction projects from inception to completion. (limit characters)
11. Manage capital improvement projects for historic structures and/or cultural landscape to include architecture/engineering design, cost estimation, permitting, and construction monitoring. (limit characters)
12. Coordinate engineering/architecture disciplines and construction trades utilizing best practice industry standards and project management methods. (limit characters)
13. Prepare treatment recommendations pertaining to the assignment of historic structures for contemporary uses. (limit characters)
14. Prepare construction specifications, building code, municipal standards and other park (or equivalent) documents. (limit characters)
15. Review facility maintenance plans to prioritize deferred maintenance on historical structures and/or cultural landscapes. (limit characters)
16. Manage architectural conditions of various historic structures. (limit characters)
17. Conduct on-site investigations of project sites to ensure the project is consistent with established policies, guidelines, standards and compliance regulations. (limit characters)
18. Participate in negotiations with architectural and engineering (A/E) firms, including development of detailed cost estimates of major work items. (limit characters)
19. Prepare construction, project development and design documentation to comply with laws, such as the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). (limit characters)
20. Establish multidisciplinary meetings with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish organizational objectives. (limit characters)
21. Analyze conditions of historic structures to recommend appropriate preservation treatments for complex restoration and preservation projects. (limit characters)
22. Provide training to organizational stakeholders on architectural/engineering/landscape architecture, historic preservation practices. (limit characters)
23. Utilize computer software applications such as MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint to communicate within the organization. (limit characters)
24. Coordinate with staff at all levels to ensure sensitive issues are addressed. (limit characters)
25. Utilize various automation software to create presentations for briefings. (limit characters)
26. Communicate with individuals in situations which are complex, contentious, or otherwise stressful in nature. (limit characters)
27. Confer with management on new or proposed regulatory guidance, to determine impact on program operations. (limit characters)
28. Advise management on potential benefits of efforts to improve efficiency. (limit characters)
29. Apply contract administration practices to manage planning, construction, and architect/engineer contracts. (limit characters)
30. Prepare written local policy documents based on interpretation of law, executive orders and department manuals. (limit characters)
31. Develop work plans and schedules, scopes of work, cost estimates, and proposals and/ or grants to justify funding requests and accomplish goals. (limit characters)
32. Work with contractors to resolve problems (such as performance or specification compliance issues) that arise during architectural design and documentation projects. (limit characters)
33. 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 an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 CFR part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
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