Clothing Designer (Patterns)

To qualify for a Clothing Designer (Patterns), your resume and supporting documentation must support: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-11 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. To qualify at the GS-09 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. To qualify at the GS-07 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: GS-11: Displayed comprehensive knowledge of the principles and techniques of uniform and clothing design, patterns, drawings, grading/sizing, commercial practices, characteristics of materials and finishes and various fabrication and manufacturing techniques.; Experience with and in-depth knowledge of the principles and techniques of tailoring, pattern making and size grading, and the ability to translate designs into patterns using traditional and modern methods.; Knowledge of multiple CAD software systems and equipment to accomplish assigned work including storing master patterns, assist others in equipment operation and maintenance, etc.; Experienced judgment in modifying, adapting, or making compromises with standard guidelines and in developing approaches and solutions to complex features. GS-09: Knowledge of the principles and techniques of uniform and clothing design, patterns, drawings, grading/sizing, commercial practices, characteristics of materials and finishes and various fabrication and manufacturing techniques.; Experience with pattern making or grading. GS-07: Experience in the design and development of highly tailored outer garments or specialized occupational clothing such as clothing for a particular functional or occupational purpose. Experience with demonstrated knowledge of layout and fabrication methods. Education Substitution: Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Education must be from a college or university accredited by an organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education. See http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx. If using education to meet basic qualifications, YOU MUST SUBMIT A TRANSCRIPT as supplemental documentation. To qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you must possess: GS-11: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M., if related. If qualifying on strictly education, Undergraduate and Graduate Education; Major study must be in one the following: textile technology, tailoring, clothing design, clothing production, anthropometry, anatomy, or physiology. GS-09: A Master’s or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.B. or J.D; with a major in one the following: textile technology, tailoring, clothing design, clothing production, anthropometry, anatomy, or physiology. GS-07: One full year of graduate level education or have superior academic achievement with a major in one of the following: textile technology, tailoring, clothing design, clothing production, anthropometry, anatomy, or physiology. Combination: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for grade levels GS-11, GS-09, and GS-07; and may be computed by first determining the applicant’s total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the applicant’s education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grade GS-11, GS-09, and GS-07. 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.
See below for important information regarding this job. Position may be filled at either grade. GS-07: $53,947 – $70,133 GS-09: $65,987 – $85,783 GS-11: $79,839 – $103,787