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These positions are located in the Heritage Documentation Programs division of the Associate Directorship for Cultural Resources, Partnerships and Science. This program is a component of the National Park Service's Pathways Internship Program, which is designed to prepare you for a career as an architect or related occupations in the Federal service. You will assist members of a multi-disciplinary team of architects, landscape architects, engineers, historians and photographers in the Heritage Documentation Program, in the preparation of detailed measurements and interpretative drawings for inclusion in the HABS/HAER/HALS collection at the Library of Congress.
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Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement based on organizational need and funding. This opportunity may also 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. To review eligibility requirements for the Pathways Internship Program, please click here.
Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid. All travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the sole responsibility of the selected employee.
02/15/2018 to 03/16/2018
$45,740 - $70,424 per year
GS 5 - 7
12 vacancies in the following location:
25% or less - Travel for site visits may be required
No
Summer - NTE 09/30/2018
Full-Time
No
WO-1614-CRAD-18-10123815-DE
490416400
Current students enrolled in accredited educational institutions from high school to graduate level. Includes internships, pathways and other student programs.
Individuals who have graduated from an accredited educational institute or certificate program within the last 2 years or 6 years for Veterans.
Students and Current Intern currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment, in a degree-seeking program at an accredited educational institution, on a full or half-time basis, in the majors listed below.
Under the supervision of a senior project leader, you will participate in a variety of duties relating to the development of measured and interpretative drawings of historic buildings, structures and related features. This will involve the evaluation of drawings at all stages of completion in the context of varying field conditions, and their integration with other products of the surveys, such as written histories or large-format photographs. You will be completing work in conformance with the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS), the Historic American Engineers Records (HAER) and the Historic American Landscapes Survey (HALS) standards. Your work product will be become part of a larger work effort to incorporate field notes with large-format photographs and written histories for the HABS and HAER/HALS Collections, at the Prints and Photographs Division, Library of Congress.
For more information on the Heritage Documentation Program, CLICK HERE
To qualify for the GS-5 you must: Possess a bachelor's degree in architecture, or related field, in a 4 year program, or 120 credit hours if enrolled in a 5 year program, from an accredited college or university 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 Experience and Education: an applicant lacking a bachelor's degree, or 120 credits in architecture must have 1 year of experience in an architect's office or in architectural work for each year short of graduation.
You may qualify at the grade 7 level by education, experience or, a combination of the two. Substitution of experience for the education requirement: Applicants who do not fully meet the education requirement stated above may substitute specialized experience. To be creditable, you must have one year of experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in the Federal service, for each year that you are short of graduation. Specialized experience must have been gained in an architect's office or in architectural work that demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional architecture. OR
Combination of Experience and Education: an applicant lacking a bachelor's degree, or 120 credits in architecture must have 1 year of experience in an architect's office or in architectural work for each year short of graduation. You must have a bachelor's degree from a 4 year course of study or the equivalent, in architecture, with superior academic achievement (S.A.A.), or a bachelor's degree from a 5 year course of study, in architecture; or other related fields 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.
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 Requirements:
All applicants must meet the following Basic Qualification Requirements in order to be eligible for this position.
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.
You will NOT be considered under Pathways unless you provide supporting information from your school. Documentation may be provided in letter format from your academic advisor, school counselor, admission office, etc. to prove enrollment OR it may be provided in the form of several official documents from your school such as a copy of your official transcripts and a copy of your class schedule for next semester. Copies of documents from your school website are acceptable if they contain all relevant information as listed above. Letters from advisors or other school officials must be on school letterhead.
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.
If selected, you will be required to sign a Pathways Agreement which specifies the conditions of your employment as we've indicated in this job announcement. You must continue to meet the Pathways Program requirements throughout the duration of your appointment. To verify that you do, we will require proof of your continued enrollment and good standing each semester or grading period throughout your internship. Failure to do so will result in termination of your internship and employment.
Physical Demands: The work involves both sedentary office and physically active work in the field, and from time to time, includes meetings outside the office building.
Working Conditions: The work environment is typically an a office except for fieldwork, which includes all modes of travel and adapting to varied and often strenuous working conditions. Safety training and briefings may be required depending on the situation.
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.
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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.
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 Occupational Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Occupational Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score may be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions may 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:
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.
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.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/16/2018:
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.
To apply for this position: You must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/16/2018. WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES.
Once the Occupational Questionnaire is received you will receive acknowledgement that your submission was successful. If you are among the most qualified candidates and your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly for a possible interview. You will be notified of the status of your Application Package at the time candidates are referred for consideration, and when the selection process is complete.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/16/2018:
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.
To apply for this position: You must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/16/2018. WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES.
Once the Occupational Questionnaire is received you will receive acknowledgement that your submission was successful. If you are among the most qualified candidates and your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly for a possible interview. You will be notified of the status of your Application Package at the time candidates are referred for consideration, and when the selection process is complete.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/490416400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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