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Position Title
Exhibits Specialist
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
WO-1614-HPTC-24-12403198-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, May 13, 2024 to Friday, May 24, 2024
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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. Would you accept a term appointment? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Exhibits Specialist position. Please answer the following questions pertaining to your experience and qualifications. (limit characters)
Basic Requirements for the Exhibits Specialist position (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes your experience or education as it pertains to the basic requirements for this Exhibits Specialist, GS-1010-09 position.

Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these basic requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
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Minimum Qualifications Requirements for the Exhibits Specialist position (limit characters)
2. From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Exhibits Specialist work at the GS-09 level or equivalent.

Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
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For the questions below, please select the best answer or answers to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The questions were developed based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to perform the work of this position. Your responses will be used to determine minimum eligibility and qualification requirements. Be sure that your experience as listed in your application materials supports your responses to the questions below. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience that you describe in your application packet submitted for this position (application form or resume, transcripts, list and description of training completed and/or other items you submit). If not, your score will be lowered or you will be found not qualified. The information you provide will be verified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work. (limit characters)
Building and Construction: Knowledge of the materials, methods, systems, and the tools used to construct objects, structures, and buildings (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Perform market research and thoroughly investigate regional contractors and craftsman to determine qualifications and availability for construction projects.
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4. Knowledgeable about historic building materials and appropriate historic preservation construction methods
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5. Assist with the preparation of accurate construction scopes of work and cost estimates.
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6. Ability to identify architectural period styles and elements.
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Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a brief, clear, and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, this is appropriate for the intended audience. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
7. Assists in writing construction specifications and drawing development.
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8. Assists writing detailed final scopes of work for construction and Architectural/ Engineering services.
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9. Report addressed and omitted project safety concerns from submitted safety plans.
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10. Assists in preparing detailed construction & Architectural/ Engineering cost estimates.
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11. Assist in preparing Contract packages for solicitation by a Contracting Officer.
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12. Operate computer equipment and software programs (Word, Excel, Project, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Auto Cad, MS Project) and other construction estimating software)
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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 (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
13. Participate in design review meetings, editing construction specifications and drawings, certifying payment applications.
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14. Reviews and prepares construction submittal comments.
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15. Inspects work for compliance with construction document and project safety plan.
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16. Assists in reviewing construction contracts including submittals, writing daily and weekly reports and preparation of construction contract modifications.
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17. Oversee a construction site office trailer, including: utilities, services, equipment, housekeeping, etc.
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Technical Documentation: Knowledge of procedures for developing technical and operational support documentation (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
18. Assists in project final inspections and contractor close-out requirements including the preparation of punch lists, final inspections of work, final payments, etc.
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19. Assist in preparing and shipping project Record of Treatment reports, graphic and documentation.
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Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
20. Manage a project issued credit card, purchases, reconciliation and making timely payments.
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21. Accurately process paperwork associated with travel authorizations and vouchers.
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Verification Statement (limit characters)
22. 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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