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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

Department of the Navy
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command
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Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Overview

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Job closed
Open & closing dates
06/14/2024 to 07/15/2024
Salary
$88,183 to - $136,323 per year

GS-12 = $88,183 - $114,634; GS-13 = $104,861 - $136,323

Pay scale & grade
GS 12 - 13
Location
FEW vacancies in the following location:
Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Atlantic, VA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
13
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
DE-12446380-24-MVP
Control number
795773000

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Clarification from the agency

U.S. CITIZENS

Duties

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  • You will use landscape architectural CAD software (such as Autodesk Civil 3D and LandFX) to prepare design, construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates for new and renovation projects.
  • You will present design and studies to higher level authorities or other Components within NAVFAC, and to Supported Commanders.
  • You will provide technical landscape architectural training and mentoring for new and junior employees
  • You will coordinate landscape architectural designs with the architectural and engineering disciplines for Design-Bid-Build (DBB) and Design-Build (DB) projects to ensure overall compatibility and efficiency of the site and building design.
  • You will prepare landscape architecture design, construction documents and specifications, for new and renovation projects to various types of Navy and Marine Corps facilities, using the latest technological design and drafting tools (CAD).
  • You will execute difficult and complex or controversial projects with far reaching scope and effect, including overall project execution of military construction and customer funded projects.
  • You will represent the organization to customer's activities, project and program sponsors, local agencies, and field teams
  • You will interpret knowledge of local, state, and federal codes and other statutory requirements affecting landscape design (such as sustainable design, low impact development, grading and drainage or other requirements) to prepare design documents.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
  • This is a bargaining unit position.
  • This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes

Qualifications

In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1. Interpreting concepts principles and practices of landscape architecture (i.e. architectural concepts, theories, principles and practices and techniques including site planning, concept design development, design analyses, specifications, cost estimates, and construction oversight services such as review and approval of contractor's submittals and RFIs) to support an organization's construction program. 2. Applying design management techniques to plan and execute capital improvement facility projects. 3. Preparing and reviewing landscape architectural designs for building and industrial facility sites.


In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1. Provide professional specialized landscape architectural assessment services, guidance, and consultation for supported customer project sites and structures. 2.Develop landscape architecture concepts, principles, and practices to support the full range of design, layout, and building sites. 3. Communicate in verbal and written form to present proposed designs and results of studies, produce results of analysis, consolidate findings, and evaluate recommendations. 4. Track the progress of projects to ensure that they are kept within construction budgets; and 5. Complete drawings and specifications within allotted design schedules.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: Landscape Architecture Series 0807 (opm.gov) and General Schedule Qualification Standards (opm.gov).

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education


Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual:

A. You have a bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited college or university in a landscape architecture or landscape design.

OR You have successfully completed a 5-year program of study of at least 160 semester hours leading to a bachelor's degree in landscape architecture in an accredited college or university.

OR

B. You have a combination of college-level education, training, and/or technical experience -- for each year short of graduation, you must have had 1 year of experience under professional leadership and guidance of such character and diversity as to be a satisfactory substitute for the required education. This experience included original landscape design.

Additional information

This announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

How you will be evaluated

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

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

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