This GS-0808-12 Architect position is located at Zion National Park in Springdale, Utah. This is a permanent, full-time, year-round position open to the first 50 applicants or until 11/07/2023 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

Duties

Responsible for the identification, research, planning, treatment, and preservation maintenance of historic structures. Carries out project management duties by developing work plans and schedules, and requirements of the project for A/E design or documentation services. Performs professional review and assessment of plans, comprehensive designs, preliminary designs, special studies, and layouts prepared by other agency offices for accuracy, adequacy, and compliance with historic preservation policies, guidelines, laws, regulations as they relate to historic structures. Prepares historic preservation documentation and background materials for compliance, clearances, permits, licenses, etc., as required by Section 106 and Section 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act, Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, Archeological Resources Protection Act, NPS Management Policies, and cultural resources management guideline, for planning and construction projects that involve cultural resources. Participates in negotiations with A/E firms and construction firms, including development of detailed cost estimates of work items. Designated as Contracting Officer's Authorized Representative during the course of design and construction contacts. Ensures contractual requirements, including technical adequacy, design excellence, and project schedules are met. Physical Demands: The position may require strenuous physical activity including period of standing, walking, climbing, and lifting and carrying heavy objects. Some activities will occur in physically dangerous areas or settings. Documentary research and report writing work is sedentary, which entails the ability to concentrate and write for long periods of time. Working Conditions: The work is performed in both an office setting and occasionally in the field as required to perform on-site investigations and inspections.

Requirements

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-11/07/2023-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. To qualify for this position at the GS-12 grade level, you must possess both the Basic Requirement and the Specialized Experience as shown below, by close of the announcement: BASIC REQUIREMENT: 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. - 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 - SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience includes: Communication and problem-solving skills in negotiating, facilitating, motivating, and persuading; Problem identification and resolution, conflict resolution, anticipating and avoiding problems; Providing leadership to accomplish work through others for design and construction projects; Technical knowledge and experience in the fields of Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Civil Engineering and/or Electrical Engineering with Project Management experience; and/or Responsible for initiating, establishing, and controlling multiple complex design and construction projects from inception through completion. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 for each federal position listed as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of qualifying experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected. 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.

Education

To qualify based on 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.

Contacts

• Address Zion National Park State Route 9 Springdale, UT 84767 US
• Name: Meredith Hanson
• Email: [email protected]