Duties

Summary

The Supervisory Architect performs work specializing in historic preservation in the Technical Preservation Services (TPS) Division, Preservation Assistance Programs, Cultural Resources, Partnerships, and Science, Washington, D.C. for the National Park service. The position performs duties as a program leader administering the Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program. The position directly reports to the Chief of the Technical Preservation Services Division (program manager).

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Responsibilities

As the Supervisory Architect (Historic Preservation) you will:

• -Assign and review work, and/or coordinates on the review of work by subordinate staff with the team leader, if different, for such assignments; and carries out all normal first-level supervisory personnel functions.
• -Distribute and balance workload among team members, monitors the status and progress of assigned work, instructs employees in specific tasks and provides direction, reference materials, and training, reviews work for consistency with established standards and guidance, and coordinates with the direct supervisors of team members regarding performance and meeting performance standards.
• -Advise and assist the program manager in administering the policy, planning, goals, and operations related to, and leads activities and projects in support of, the tax incentives program, the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of
  Historic Properties, technical preservation guidance and information on preserving and rehabilitating historic buildings, and/or the Historic Surplus Property Program.
• -Conduct and/or review sophisticated independent research into specific problems, techniques, or concepts related to historic rehabilitation, code requirements, and materials conservation, and applies authoritative knowledge and expertise to address technical assistance needs and to solve critical problems from the public and private sectors.
• -Communicate with preservation partner organizations, industry groups, applicants, and the general public; and serves as liaison with State Historic Preservation Offices to coordinate on program reviews and ensure consistent interpretation of program policy
  and standards.
• -Write and/or review certification decisions explaining program requirements and the basis for those decisions.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Supervisory status
Yes

Promotion Potential
None

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
• Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
• If you are a new employee or supervisor in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
• You may be required to travel occasionally overnight away from home. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.
• You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for the Supervisory Historian position, you must meet the following requirements by the closing of this announcement:

Selective Factors:

1. This position requires a Working knowledge of the National Historic Preservation Act and its implementing regulations and policies. Candidates who do not meet this requirement by close of this announcement will receive no further consideration for this position.

AND

2. Applicants must possess a professional Engineering or Architecture license

AND

Basic Requirements:

In order to qualify for the 0808, Architecture series, you must possess the Basic Qualifications below:

Degree: architecture; or related field that included 60 semester hours of course work in architecture or related disciplines of which at east (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.
or

Combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the arts and sciences underlying professional architecture, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the architectural principles, methods, and techniques and their applications to the design and construction or improvement of buildings. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by at least one of the following:

Related Curriculum: Degree in architectural engineering may be accepted as satisfying in full the basic requirements, provided the completed course work in architectural engineering provided knowledge, skills, and abilities substantially equivalent to those provided in the courses specified in paragraph A. The curriculum for a degree in either architecture or architectural engineering covers function, esthetics, site, structure, economics, mechanical-electrical, and other engineering problems related to the design and construction of buildings primarily (but not exclusively) intended to house human activities. The courses required for a degree in architecture generally place emphasis upon planning, esthetics, and materials and methods of construction, while the courses for an architectural engineering degree place equal or greater weight on the technical engineering aspects such as structural systems, mechanical systems, and the properties of materials. Because of this difference in emphasis, persons with degrees in architecture may have a preference for work assignments that offer greater opportunities for them to express their artistic and creative abilities. As a result, they may be more concerned with planning and design aspects of architecture, and persons with degrees in architectural engineering may be more engaged in aspects emphasizing technical engineering considerations.

Experience: 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.

AND

Minimum Qualifications:

In addition to meeting the selective factors and basic requirements, to qualify for this position at the GS-13 grade level, you must possess all of the following minimum qualifications by the close of the announcement:

EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience must include: Applying a wide range of concepts, principles, and techniques of historic preservation and American architectural history in order to conduct research into and assess the significance and condition of historic properties; developing or applying guidance related to the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties; developing guidance related to the materials conservation and other historic rehabilitation issues; resolving difficult and complex historic preservation problems, issues, or projects; and establishing new methods and procedures that positively impact overall program execution.

OR

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies".

Education

To qualify your education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Additional information

This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.

Recruitment and relocation incentives may be used.

Student Loan Repayment may be used.

Physical Demands: The work is normally sedentary, but it does require occasional travel when long days and physical
stamina may be needed. Purposes of travel include on-site inspections of historic properties where rehabilitation construction work is underway. Travel also includes attendance at professional conferences, where workdays may be long or extend into weekends. Some tax credit applications may be quite large and include sets of large-format architectural drawings.

Working Conditions: The work environment normally involves everyday risks or discomforts typical of offices, meeting rooms, and archives. The normal work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated. Travel for on-site inspections may expose the incumbent to extreme weather conditions and to a construction site environment where appropriate precautions for personal safety are necessary.

The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document that you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. Click the following link for more information, https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Alternate_Application_Information .

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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.

Candidates will be rated and ranked using Category Rating procedures. These procedures place candidates with veteran's preference above non-preference eligibles within each category. Veterans with a service connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher. Under Category Rating, candidates will be rated and ranked into one of three categories:

• Best Qualified - applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position
• Well Qualified - applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in most of the requirements of the job
• Qualified - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in some, but not all of the requirements of the job.

You will be evaluated on the following competencies:

• History and Archaeology
• Oral Communication
• Problem Solving
• Project Management
• Writing

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Other

Drug test required
No

Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Trust determination process
Credentialing

Required Documents

The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/03/2019:

Resume which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed, with dates specified in month and year format, and, indicate hours worked per week . If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade.

A complete Occupational Questionnaire

Other Supporting Documents, if applicable, such as:

• Veterans Preference Documentation :
  • If you are a Discharged, Non-Disabled Veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character of discharge (Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions, as listed on the SF15 . If you don't have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the National Archives .
  • If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, & 6) dated within 120 days of your separation.
  • If you are a Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, or Mother or Spouse of a Disabled or Deceased Veteran , you must submit all additional proof required by the SF15 , and if applicable, a completed SF15 . You may request a copy of your Department of Veterans Affairs letter from www.ebenefits.va.gov or call 1-800-827-1000 to establish proof of disability.
• Public Land Corp Eligibility : In order to be eligible for Public Land Corp (PLC) non-competitive status, a former member of the PLC must include the appropriate Certificate of Eligibility for noncompetitive hiring with his/her application. This certificate will serve as proof that the former PLC member has met all necessary service requirements for noncompetitive hiring. The Public Land Corps eligibility may be used for up to 2 years upon completion of most recent Corps service.

Documentation that you meet Selective Factors.

Documentation for Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Plan consideration if you are a displaced Federal employee within the local commuting area. You must include: 1) Proof you are a displaced Federal employee, e.g., RIF Separation Notice, Notice of Proposed Removal, etc; 2) SF-50s (Notifications of Personnel Action) showing career/conditional tenure competitive status, promotion potential and duty location; and 3) your most recent performance appraisal. To exercise selection priority, displaced or surplus Federal employees must be rated well-qualified or above 85 on the rating criteria for this position.

Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.

Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.