Summary

If you are a talented, knowledgeable, and motivated individual with experience providing landscape architectural services and advice for landscape architectural issues, and you want to play a significant role in a dynamic organization, then consider joining the NIH Office of Research Facilities (ORF). For more information visit http://orf.od.nih.gov/.

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Duties

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As a Landscape Architect you will:

• Function as the NIH Chief Landscape Architect.
• Provide guidance and consultation on all aspects of landscape design, site development, and landscape maintenance.
• Develop detailed plans, sketches, and specifications, and review current ground maintenance contract specifications for seasonal maintenance and improvement plans.
• Perform site analysis, land use and vision planning, master planning, sustainable design, landscape and hardscape design, graphic renderings.
• Develop innovative visions, concept plans, master plans, regenerative designs, and visualizations that exhibit a strong understanding of environmental and sustainability principles.
• Maintain and apply comprehensive knowledge of the more common local weeds, insect pests, and diseases affecting trees, shrubs, perennials, and turf.
• Provide landscape architectural services in coordination with engineers.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus.
• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Based on your appointment, a one or two-year trial/probationary period may be required. A decision regarding your continued employment with NIH will be made as you near the end of this period.
• Position requires Education , transcripts required.
• Work is primarily sedentary but requires participation in site surveys and field investigations of landscaping and grounds conditions involves a considerable amount of walking and other forms of physical exertion.
• Position requires financial disclosure, incumbent will file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450.
• If selected, you will be expected to obtain, and maintain a current Maryland, Virginia, or District of Columbia Pesticide Applicators Certificate (Categories 3A, 3C, and 6)

Qualifications

In order to meet the Basic Qualifications for a Landscape Architect, GS-0807 position, you must:

A. have a degree with a major in Landscape Architect or Landscape design; OR

B. have a combination of education and experience that includes, for each year short of graduation, at least 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.

In addition to the above, in order to qualify for a Landscape Architect position at the GS-0807-13 level, you must have 1 year of specialized experience at or at least equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: 1) Providing technical advice and guidance on landscape design, site development, and landscape maintenance; 2) administering fertilization, maintenance, and integrated pest management programs; 3) establishing long-range landscape development plans in accordance with federal, state, and local laws; 4) performing site visits to determine impacts of projects on landscape master plans; 5) developing regenerative landscape designs and visualizations.

You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay.

Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer.

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Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Additional information

• This position is designated as a "non-emergency/teleworker" position and the selected candidate will be considered a "non-emergency/teleworker" employee. In the event of a closure, you must be available to telework or request leave.
• If selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450 to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency. This information is required annually. For information, visit the NIH Ethics website: https://ethics.od.nih.gov/fd.
• PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should apply online to this announcement to receive consideration.
• Visit our Help Applying page for helpful information on the application process.
• Military Spouses selected from this announcement will remain in their current duty location (i.e., the official duty station of the military service member.
• If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: Reasonable Accommodation.
• We may make additional selections for similar positions within the commuting area(s) of the locations listed through this vacancy announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with any interested selecting official(s). Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions.
• If selected, you may be eligible to receive a salary above the minimum based on superior qualifications and/or a special need of the Government for your services. This applies to employees paid under the General Schedule (GS) and Federal Wage System (FWS) pay systems and is at the discretion of the hiring manager. A salary above the minimum must be approved before the appointment.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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