The National Park
Service (NPS) Landscape Architect Internship Program provides students
enrolled in an landscape architecture or landscape designs program an opportunity to gain
practical work experience, and explore Federal careers while still in school. This program is a
component of the National Park Service's Pathways Internship Program, which
will prepare you for a career as a Landscape Architect. You will be a member of a multi-discipline team of landscape architects,architects,engineers,historians,and photographers in the Heritage Documentation Program, in the preparation of the landscape architecture aspects of Historian drawings, which are deposited in the Library of Congress for public reference and reproduction.
For more information on the Heritage Documentation Program, click here
Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement based on organizational need and funding. This opportunity may be extended beyond the summer employment
period, based on organizational need, funding, and student availability.
Students who successfully complete the internship program may also be eligible
for conversion to a permanent or term appointment, of 1 to 4 years in duration,
without further competition. Conversion to a permanent or term position
is subject to funding and work availability, and is not implied or guaranteed.
Summary
The National Park
Service (NPS) Landscape Architect Internship Program provides students
enrolled in an landscape architecture or landscape designs program an opportunity to gain
practical work experience, and explore Federal careers while still in school. This program is a
component of the National Park Service's Pathways Internship Program, which
will prepare you for a career as a Landscape Architect. You will be a member of a multi-discipline team of landscape architects,architects,engineers,historians,and photographers in the Heritage Documentation Program, in the preparation of the landscape architecture aspects of Historian drawings, which are deposited in the Library of Congress for public reference and reproduction.
For more information on the Heritage Documentation Program, click here
Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement based on organizational need and funding. This opportunity may be extended beyond the summer employment
period, based on organizational need, funding, and student availability.
Students who successfully complete the internship program may also be eligible
for conversion to a permanent or term appointment, of 1 to 4 years in duration,
without further competition. Conversion to a permanent or term position
is subject to funding and work availability, and is not implied or guaranteed.
You will document historic sites and structures of
architectural, landscape and technological significance throughout the country.
In doing so you will perform on-site field work and prepare measured and
interpretive drawings for the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS)/
Historic American Engineering Record (HAER)/ Historic American Landscapes
Survey(HALS) Collections at the Prints and Photographs Division, Library
of Congress.
Male applicants must meet Selective Service requirements
Appointments subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication
You will be required to execute a Pathways Intern Agreement
You must continue to meet program requirements throughout employment
Qualifications
ALL applicants must meet basic program, education, and
experience requirements as indicated below, by the end of the spring 2017 semester, or at the start of the
summer employment period, whichever comes first.
Program
Requirements: You
must be accepted for enrollment and attending college or other technical
certification program to be eligible for consideration as a Pathways Intern.
Your program and institution must be accredited by the Department of Education,
and you must be enrolled on a full or half-time basis. You must be a degree
seeking student and be in good academic standing. You are required to
submit proof of the same. For complete information, see the Department of Education website at: http://go.usa.gov/29DP
Grade 5 requirements: You may qualify at the grade 05 level by education, experience, or a combination of the two.
Completion of a 4 year program of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in landscape architecture or landscape design, or directly related field of study, fully meets the requirements at the grade 5 level. For each year short of graduation, you must have 1 year of experience under professional leadership and guidance which included original landscape design.
Grade 7 requirements: You may qualify by any of the following:
1) Successful completion of a 5 year program of study of at least 160 semester hours leading to a bachelor's degree in landscape architecture or landscape design, or directly related field of study.
3) Successful completion of a 4 year program of study leading to a bachelors degree in the fields above, and one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 level in the Federal service. Specialized
experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular
knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of
this position. Examples of specialized experience at the GS-5 level include,
but are not limited to, the following: preparing detailed on-site measurements
of selected landscape architectural sites and recording them in field notebooks
for later transcription into measured drawings; performing architectural
drafting and minor detail design.
Education
Education Requirements: You must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree from a 4 year course of study, or the equivalent, in Landscape Architect or Landscape Design from an institution accredited by the Department of Education. Foreign education may be accepted, provided it has been reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Applicants at the grade 5 ONLY, for each year short of graduation, you must have 1 year of experience under professional leadership and guidance which included original landscape design.
Foreign education may be accepted, provided it has been reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Additional information
1. A complete application must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. EST
on the closing date of this announcement.
2. The hours for this
position may be extended through the entire summer months based on program
requirements and student availability. Starting dates will be aligned with
agency needs and your academic schedule.
3. Information contained in your application package will be
verified as part of the employment and security process.
4. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59, and
are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense
Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered, or you will not be
eligible for appointment in this agency.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Due to the nature of this
temporary employment, your benefits will be limited. Please see the following
link for more information: http://www.benefits.gov
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Based on your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, you will initially be placed into one of the following categories: Best-Qualified, Highly-Qualified, or Qualified. Upon closing of the announcement, a quality review of your application and supporting documentation to verify that your application package is complete, that you meet the Pathway program eligibility requirements, and to ensure that you have been placed into the appropriate quality category.
Your application package is rated based on the duration, level, and quality of your experience, including paid and volunteer experience, education, job related training, work samples and your responses to the occupational assessment. View Occupational Questionnaire
In addition, you will be evaluated on the extent to which you meet the following knowledge, skills and abilities for this particular position:
Knowledge and understanding of standard landscape
architectural and architectural drawings.
Knowledge of computer-aided drafting (CAD) and related
modeling or geographic software.
Graphic skills and ability.
Knowledge of Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS), Historic American Engineering Record (HAER) and/or the Historic American Landscapes Survey (HALS) Standards and Guidelines for documentation
Work Samples:
Landscape
Architects measure buildings, landscapes, industrial structures, sites, and
objects, including
floating vessels, to produce existing-conditions drawings in CAD, including
drawings that interpret and explain landscaping in relation to the same. Applicants
should demonstrate an understanding of, and ability to produce, standard two-dimensional
landscape architectural drawings (site plans, plans, elevations, sections,
details, axonometrics). Applicants who possess three-dimensional modeling
skills should also submit appropriate examples. Work samples should be
accompanied by a short explanation, including a description of technique (e.g.
freehand pencil sketch, AutoCAD 2013 drawing, etc.)
Applicants will be evaluated on the
following three skills: 1. hand lettering; 2. freehand sketching and 3. precision
computer-aided drafting.
Work samples are required and must
be uploaded directly into USAJOBS. If you have any questions,
contact Makeba Coleman, on 202-354-1971.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Due to the nature of this
temporary employment, your benefits will be limited. Please see the following
link for more information: http://www.benefits.gov
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
1.Resume: Your resume may be in any format you
choose, but to be complete in must include: all jobs held with
significant duties; dates held in month/year format; your official title,
employer and salary range; hours of employment, if less than full time; education;
and, if Federal employment, your General Salary (GS) or equivalent grade,
step and series; if military your rank. Applications that include
privacy information, such as full social security numbers and dates of birth,
race or ethnicity identification, or photographs, or resumes that are not
formatted as above, will be considered incomplete, and will result in loss of
consideration.
2. Proof of enrollment and academic standing: You
must submit documentation of the Pathway's requirement listed previously in
this announcement. Unofficial transcripts are sufficient for application
purposes, but must contain your major(s), courses by name and level, including
grades and hours, and any degrees awarded. If currently enrolled in the
spring 2017 semester, you will need to send your class schedule, as well as any
future enrollments that have been confirmed by your university. If selected for
this position and are currently enrolled in the spring 2017 semester, you will
be required to provide proof of satisfactory completion of the same, prior to a
final offer of employment. We do not make assumptions, so if
the information submitted to confirm your eligibility is not present, you will
not be considered.
3. Veterans Preference documentation (if applicable): You
must submit your most current DD-214 documenting your military status and
discharge information. Disabled veterans or derived preference individuals must
also submit SF-15 and any documentation required by that form to support your
claim to veteran's preference. For more information
visit: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.
4. Occupational Questionnaire: This
document is part of the on-line application process. If applying via fax,
follow the instructions in the "How to apply
section" of this announcement.
5. ICTAP/CTAP eligibles: If
claiming Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) or agency Career
Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) eligibility, you must provide proof of the
same, meet all qualification requirements, and be rated at least at the
well-qualified level. Information about I/CTAP eligibility is available at
OPM's Career Transition Resources website
at: http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp
6. Current or formal Federal employees: Please
submit a copy of your SF-50 that shows the highest grade and step that you have
held, and you career status, as well as a copy of your most current performance
appraisal.
7. Work Samples: Work
samples are required and must be uploaded directly into USAJobs. Applicants
should demonstrate an understanding of, and ability to produce, standard
two-dimensional Landscape Architectural drawings (site plans, plans, elevations,
sections, details, axonometrics). Applicants who possess three-dimensional
modeling skills should also submit appropriate examples. Work samples should be
accompanied by a short explanation, including a description of technique (e.g.
freehand pencil sketch, AutoCAD 2013 drawing, etc.). Applicants will be evaluated
on the following three skills: 1. hand lettering; 2. freehand sketching and 3.
precision computer-aided drafting.
For additional information
on work samples, please visit the Heritage Documentation Programs for
Landscape Architects CLICK HERE
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
You are encouraged to apply online, which is the simplest application method, and will allow you to track the status of your application. Instructions are provided below:
To begin, log into USAJOBS, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or to log into your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, http://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information Link for this position. The details page will display the status of your application, documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to your application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete the required cover page available at the following link http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf . Enter the vacancy ID which is 1913855. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot apply online, you may fax all of your materials:
Fax the completed 1203FX form, which serves as a cover page, along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Keep a copy of your confirmation in the event verification is needed.
If you applied online, do not also fax your documents, as this may override your previous submission and your application may be incomplete. If you have any questions regarding applying online or by fax, please contact the Office of Personnel Management at: ApplicationManagerHelpDesk@opm.gov
WASO SHRO
1201 Eye Street NW
Washington, DC 20005
USA
Next steps
Upon closing of the
announcement you will receive a system-generated acknowledgement that your
application was received. Applications in the highest category are referred to
the selecting official. Veterans are placed at the top of the category, ahead
of non-veterans. If additional names are needed, referrals will be made in
category order with veteran's preference applying as above. If further
evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted. You may be
required to submit written responses/writing samples as part of the interview
process. In addition, you will be notified if you met the basic requirements
for the position, if you were among the group referred to the selecting
official, and the final outcome of this career opportunity. These notices
will be posted directly to your USAJOBS account.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
1.Resume: Your resume may be in any format you
choose, but to be complete in must include: all jobs held with
significant duties; dates held in month/year format; your official title,
employer and salary range; hours of employment, if less than full time; education;
and, if Federal employment, your General Salary (GS) or equivalent grade,
step and series; if military your rank. Applications that include
privacy information, such as full social security numbers and dates of birth,
race or ethnicity identification, or photographs, or resumes that are not
formatted as above, will be considered incomplete, and will result in loss of
consideration.
2. Proof of enrollment and academic standing: You
must submit documentation of the Pathway's requirement listed previously in
this announcement. Unofficial transcripts are sufficient for application
purposes, but must contain your major(s), courses by name and level, including
grades and hours, and any degrees awarded. If currently enrolled in the
spring 2017 semester, you will need to send your class schedule, as well as any
future enrollments that have been confirmed by your university. If selected for
this position and are currently enrolled in the spring 2017 semester, you will
be required to provide proof of satisfactory completion of the same, prior to a
final offer of employment. We do not make assumptions, so if
the information submitted to confirm your eligibility is not present, you will
not be considered.
3. Veterans Preference documentation (if applicable): You
must submit your most current DD-214 documenting your military status and
discharge information. Disabled veterans or derived preference individuals must
also submit SF-15 and any documentation required by that form to support your
claim to veteran's preference. For more information
visit: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.
4. Occupational Questionnaire: This
document is part of the on-line application process. If applying via fax,
follow the instructions in the "How to apply
section" of this announcement.
5. ICTAP/CTAP eligibles: If
claiming Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) or agency Career
Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) eligibility, you must provide proof of the
same, meet all qualification requirements, and be rated at least at the
well-qualified level. Information about I/CTAP eligibility is available at
OPM's Career Transition Resources website
at: http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp
6. Current or formal Federal employees: Please
submit a copy of your SF-50 that shows the highest grade and step that you have
held, and you career status, as well as a copy of your most current performance
appraisal.
7. Work Samples: Work
samples are required and must be uploaded directly into USAJobs. Applicants
should demonstrate an understanding of, and ability to produce, standard
two-dimensional Landscape Architectural drawings (site plans, plans, elevations,
sections, details, axonometrics). Applicants who possess three-dimensional
modeling skills should also submit appropriate examples. Work samples should be
accompanied by a short explanation, including a description of technique (e.g.
freehand pencil sketch, AutoCAD 2013 drawing, etc.). Applicants will be evaluated
on the following three skills: 1. hand lettering; 2. freehand sketching and 3.
precision computer-aided drafting.
For additional information
on work samples, please visit the Heritage Documentation Programs for
Landscape Architects CLICK HERE
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
You are encouraged to apply online, which is the simplest application method, and will allow you to track the status of your application. Instructions are provided below:
To begin, log into USAJOBS, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or to log into your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, http://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information Link for this position. The details page will display the status of your application, documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to your application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete the required cover page available at the following link http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf . Enter the vacancy ID which is 1913855. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot apply online, you may fax all of your materials:
Fax the completed 1203FX form, which serves as a cover page, along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Keep a copy of your confirmation in the event verification is needed.
If you applied online, do not also fax your documents, as this may override your previous submission and your application may be incomplete. If you have any questions regarding applying online or by fax, please contact the Office of Personnel Management at: ApplicationManagerHelpDesk@opm.gov
WASO SHRO
1201 Eye Street NW
Washington, DC 20005
USA
Next steps
Upon closing of the
announcement you will receive a system-generated acknowledgement that your
application was received. Applications in the highest category are referred to
the selecting official. Veterans are placed at the top of the category, ahead
of non-veterans. If additional names are needed, referrals will be made in
category order with veteran's preference applying as above. If further
evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted. You may be
required to submit written responses/writing samples as part of the interview
process. In addition, you will be notified if you met the basic requirements
for the position, if you were among the group referred to the selecting
official, and the final outcome of this career opportunity. These notices
will be posted directly to your USAJOBS account.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
