Architect (Conservator)

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/31/2024-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience. To qualify for the Architect series (0808), you must posses one of the following basic qualifications by the close of the announcement: Degree: architecture; or related field 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 education and experience — college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the arts and sciences underlying professional architecture, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the architectural principles, methods, and techniques and their applications to the design and construction or improvement of buildings. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by at least one of the following: Related Curriculum: Degree in architectural engineering may be accepted as satisfying in full the basic requirements, provided the completed course work in architectural engineering provided knowledge, skills, and abilities substantially equivalent to those provided in the courses specified in paragraph A. The curriculum for a degree in either architecture or architectural engineering covers function, esthetics, site, structure, economics, mechanical-electrical, and other engineering problems related to the design and construction of buildings primarily (but not exclusively) intended to house human activities. The courses required for a degree in architecture generally place emphasis upon planning, esthetics, and materials and methods of construction, while the courses for an architectural engineering degree place equal or greater weight on the technical engineering aspects such as structural systems, mechanical systems, and the properties of materials. Because of this difference in emphasis, persons with degrees in architecture may have a preference for work assignments that offer greater opportunities for them to express their artistic and creative abilities. As a result, they may be more concerned with planning and design aspects of architecture, and persons with degrees in architectural engineering may be more engaged in aspects emphasizing technical engineering considerations. Experience: An applicant lacking a degree in architecture must have had l year of experience in an architect’s office or in architectural work for each year short of graduation from a program of study in architecture. In the absence of college courses, 5 years of such experience is required. This experience must have demonstrated that the applicant has acquired a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional architecture. If you do not meet these basic requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. In addition to the Basic Qualifications above, to qualify for this position at the GS-12 grade level, you must also possess the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: -AND- EXPERIENCE: 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). This experience must include all of the following: 1) treatment, maintenance, and preventative care of specific classes of objects or materials, such as architectural elements or fragments, glass, stone/masonry, furniture, metals, and sculptures; 2) examination, analysis, and documentation of a specific class, or classes of objects; 3) preparing technical conservation reports including examination, condition, treatment recommendations (scopes of work), and records of treatments performed; 4) reviewing and commenting on conservation reports for technical accuracy and management implications; 5) making significant contributions to cultural resource stewardship assessments, resource management plans, architectural conservation condition assessments, or spin-off documents such as architectural conservation resource specific plans, action plans, or management plans; and 6)carries out program management duties by developing work plans and schedules. You must include hours per week worked. There is no substitution of education for experience at the grade level(s) of this announcement. Quality Ranking Factor: Applicants who currently possess the following experience may be placed ahead of other applicants. However, you will not lose consideration solely based on not having this skill(s). Assess the condition of various types of masonry and develop treatment recommendations to clean and conserve a variety of types of masonry including marble, limestone, granite, manufactured aggregates, and brick. Assess the condition of bronze metalworks and develop treatment recommendations to clean and conserve bronze sculptures and statuary elements. You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as “varies”. Experience listed as full-time will be credited at 40 hours per week. 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.
This position is located in the Division of Resource Management, National Mall and Memorial Parks. Incumbent serves as a supervisor to a bronze and masonry preservation team and directs a conservation program working with 19th and 20th century historical structures such as monuments, sculptures, statuary and fountains. Open to the first 60 applicants or until 10/31/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.