USAJOBS · 1 month ago
Landscape Architect (Seasonal)
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$48.59/hr - $63.17/hr
1+ years expThe National Mall and Memorial Parks is seeking a Landscape Architect to assist teams in initiating and guiding park design and construction projects from inception to completion. This role involves managing project lifecycles with a focus on scope, quality, budget, and schedule commitments.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assist the multidisciplinary team in initiating, establishing, guiding, and controlling one or more park design/construction projects from inception through completion
Develop, confirm, and manage the project through project lifecycle with a focus on scope, quality, budget, and schedule commitments
Write scope of work; develop government cost estimate; assist in the negotiation of task orders and construction contracts; coordinate contracting effort; provide quality assurance of contracted products; and close-out compliance, pre-design, design, and construction management efforts provided by external contractors performing professional services on major, simple to highly complex, multi-phased projects for the Park
Analyze infrastructure systems for deficiencies and propose for improvements
Coordinate and communicate with staff and stakeholders of various professions
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship required
Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication
Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males
Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program
You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties
You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards
Applicants must be at least (1) 18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program
You must meet one of the following Basic Requirements in order to be eligible for this position: A degree in landscape architecture or landscape design. -OR- A combination of education and experience. For each year short of graduation, the applicant 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 must have included original landscape design
To qualify for this position at the GS-12 grade level, you must possess all of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Experience at this level must include 5 out of 7 of the following examples: (1) Experience of managing civic infrastructure or building construction project from project inception to completion; (2) Assisting interdisciplinary group to complete complex projects through inception, execution and completion; (3) Providing expertise on multiyear planning, design, and construction projects; (4) Managing specific components in complex construction projects including defining project needs, monitor project progress, approve contract submittals, monitor project funding and complete final inspections; (5) Utilize software, including but not limited to AutoCAD; (6) Enforce contract administration; (7) Assisting in maintaining project compliance, quality, scope, budget, and schedule
You must include hours per week worked
You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience
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
Benefits
A uniform allowance will be provided.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
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