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Position Title
Architect
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
NE-1612-VAFO-24-12334300-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, April 3, 2024 to Friday, April 19, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. 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:
  • 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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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Historical Architect, GS-11 position at Valley Forge National Historical Park and Hopewell Furnace National Historical Park. Your responses to this questionnaire, in conjunction with the other portions of your completed application, will be evaluated to determine your qualifications 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.


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1. From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the basic requirements for Historical Architect, GS 0808 series. 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. Degree: architecture; or related field that included 60 semester hours of course work in architecture or related disciplines of which at least (1) 30 semester hours were in architectural design, and (2) 6 semester hours were in each of the following: structural technology, properties of materials and methods of construction, and environmental control systems. (limit characters)
2. Choose one answer below that best describes your experience as it pertains to the qualification requirements for the Architect, GS-0808-11 position. An applicant lacking a degree in architecture must have had l year of experience in an architect's office or in architectural work for each year short of graduation from a program of study in architecture. In the absence of college courses, 5 years of such experience is required. This experience must have demonstrated that the applicant has acquired a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional architecture. Your response must be clearly supported by specific work experience described in your resume. (limit characters)
State Licensing Requirement (limit characters)
3. Possess registration to practice architecture by one of the State registration boards, using standards in compliance with the basic minimum provisions recommended by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
4. Design, specify, and manages preservation projects for historic and pre-historic structures. (limit characters)
5. Understanding of 18th and 19th century American building styles and techniques to identify key character defining features. (limit characters)
6. Conduct literature review and on-site studies for historic and / or prehistoric structures. (limit characters)
7. Develops program goals and secures approval from supervisor and other cultural resource professionals. (limit characters)
8. Use research results to prepare plans, specifications and cost estimates for treatment of historic and / or prehistoric structures. (limit characters)
9. Assess historic fabric and specify appropriate materials for proposed treatment in stabilization, rehabilitation and/or restoration projects. (limit characters)
10. Review documents, designs, CAD drawings, and plans to provide technical recommendations for historically appropriate materials and treatments. (limit characters)
11. Review Historic Structure Reports and building documentation for accuracy and completeness. (limit characters)
12. Use NHPA procedures to provide technical review for projets to ensure compliance with NHPA regulations. (limit characters)
13. Understand, use, and apply NHPA laws, standards, and guidelines in complinace activities, historic preservation research, stabilization, rehabilitation, and/or restoration projects. (limit characters)
14. Specify modern interventions while preserving historic fabric in rehabilitation and/or restoration projects. (limit characters)
15. Ability to review contractor drawings and specifications to ensure project goals are met while preserving historic character. (limit characters)
16. Work with craftsmen,maintenance and operational staf on repair, stabilization, rehabilitation, and/or restoration projects. (limit characters)
17. Use computer databases and GIS programs to  track information, document site features, and feature locatoins. (limit characters)
18. Use CAD or other drawing software to prepare architectural plans, maps, charts, graphs and other supporting documents for technical reports. (limit characters)
19. Organizes and conducts contracting meetings, regular project meetings, staff briefings and project update meetings. (limit characters)
20. Coordinates with other jurisdictions and permitting agencies. (limit characters)
21. Performs final inspection, authorizes final approval for acceptance of work, Final project close out, and ensures all project documentation is completed and archived. (limit characters)
22. Prepares and manages contract documents including SOWs, schedules, deliverables, specifications, cost estimates,  proposals, and other contract documents. (limit characters)
23. Develops spending plans and manages project accounts and ensures project elements meet target dates and target costs. (limit characters)
24. 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 C.F.R. 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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