Clarification from the agency

More than one selection may be made from this announcement.

As an Inclusive Design Specialist, you will oversee the development, execution, evaluation and continued elaboration of a comprehensive program of inclusive design across the Institution. You will also perform the following duties:

• Develops a curriculum based on the principles of inclusive design for Smithsonian staff, in particular those staff who are responsible for exhibition design and fabrication, including digital interactives or public program design and execution. 
  
  
• Uses the designed curriculum, trains SI staff in the principles of inclusive design, teaching some classes personally as well as engaging outside speakers who are experts in the field.
  
  
• Continuously updates and refines the inclusive design training program (IDTP) with the eventual goal of creating a certificate program in inclusive design.
  
  
• Provides technical review, assistance, and consultation to facilities staff and to museum staff during the SD 410 process.
  
  
• Monitors the use of the Smithsonian Accessibility Innovation Fund (SAIF)s, reviews unit-submitted reports, and compiles a comprehensive annual report for submission to the Director, Access Smithsonian, and senior Smithsonian management.

Conditions of employment

• Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.
• May need to complete a Probationary Period.
• Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation.

Conditions of Employment

COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS:

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Qualification requirements, including one year time-in-grade at the next lower grade level for promotion candidates, must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date.

For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions viewable on OPM Website.

Incentives may be authorized on a case-by-case basis and is contingent upon management and OHR approval. Those incentives include the following:

• Superior Qualifications and Special Needs Pay-Setting.
• Creditable service for annual leave.
• Bargaining Unit status: Yes

Qualifications

You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal Service or comparable pay band system. For this position Specialized experience is defined as developing and delivering accessible and/or inclusive exhibition and technology design curriculum; evaluating exhibitions and programs with disabled advisors; assisting in the training on inclusive exhibition and program design; providing technical reviews, assistance, and consultation; and supporting new inclusive design development.  

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.

Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week

How you will be evaluated

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

All applicants who meet or exceed minimum qualifications will receive a final rating within one of three category groups based on one or more stages of evaluation which measure job-related criteria:

Your resume will be used to evaluate your experience, education, and/or training that address the competencies below:

• Skill in written communication, particularly the ability to develop planning documents and proposals, including creating a curriculum in inclusive exhibition and program design.

• Skill in communicating complex concepts in a clear and concise manner, including the ability to deliver training to Smithsonian staff in the principles of inclusive design

• Knowledge of the principles of inclusive design.
  
  
• Skill in documenting inclusive design in evaluations.

Applicants who meet or exceed minimum qualifications will be assigned to one of three category groups based on job-related criteria:

Best Category - Meets the minimum qualification requirements and excels in most of the job related competencies above.

Better Category - Meets the minimum qualification requirements and satisfies most of the job related competencies above.

Good Category - Meets the minimum qualification requirements, but does not satisfy most of the job related competencies above to a substantive degree.

This category rating process does not add veterans' preference points or apply the "rule of three", but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. A selecting official may make selections from the highest quality category (Best Category) provided no preference eligible in that category is passed over to select a non-preference eligible in that category unless the requirements of 5 U.S.C. 3317(b) or 3318(b) are satisfied. Preference eligibles who meet minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent must be listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-9 grade level or higher. Applicants who have not submitted a resume in the USAjobs system and/or have not answered all of the vacancy questions will not be considered for this position.

Important Note:

The review of your resume will determine your final rating and should provide sufficient information regarding how your education and experience relate to this position, including the major duties and qualifications criteria listed.