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As an Architect (Accessibility Officer), you will serve as the National Program Manager for the GSA Accessibility Program. In addition, you will support and contribute to the Center's mission to provide leadership in Architecture design for GSA's nationwide design and construction program
Location of position: Office of the Chief Architect (OCA), Center for Architecture, Public Buildings Service (PBS). Location is negotiable after selection.
**This is a Full-Time telework position***
Learn more about this agency04/28/2021 to 05/12/2021
$93,907 - $172,500 per year
GS 14
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Occasional Travel
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
14 - Position is at the full performance level
No
No
21PBSC329KTDE
599737400
Major Duties:
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
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Qualifications are based on length and level of experience. Therefore, in addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours per week if part time. Qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, so failure to provide this information may result in disqualification.
If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.
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The GS-14 base salary range starts at $93,907 per year. Locality Pay will be set after the selection.
**** This position is a Full-Time Telework position****
If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ARCHITECTS: A Degree in architecture or related field; OR a combination of college-level education, training, and/or technical experience. For specifics on qualifying education, training, and/or experience - use the following link: Basic Requirements for Architect Positions.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In addition to the Basic Requirements listed above, you must have one year of Specialized Experience equivalent to the GS-13 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is researching, interpreting, and applying the provisions of the Architectural Barriers Act including providing advice, guidance and oversight on executive communications strategies; developing and preparing communication plans and briefings for higher level management; and providing recommendations and assistance in setting program performance requirement.
Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Bargaining Unit status: NFFE
On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved:
Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.
We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area.
If you are eligible under Merit Promotion, you may also apply under Vacancy Announcement #21PBSC328KTMP. You must apply separately to each announcement to be considered for both.
Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement as needed; through other means; or not at all.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will use a method called Category Rating to assess your application. Here’s how it will work:
Additional assessments may be used, and, if so, you will be provided with further instructions. If you are eligible under Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan or GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP/CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
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.
Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job.
To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.
Need Assistance in Applying? Contact the HR representative listed on the announcement prior to the application deadline. We are available to assist you Monday-Friday during normal business hours. You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions. Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.
After the closing date/deadline:
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