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This position is located in the Access Smithsonian (AS) within the Office of the Under Secretary for Administration, (OUSA) Smithsonian Institution (SI). AS is a catalyst for consistent and integrated inclusive design that provides meaningful access to the SI's museums and content for visitors with disabilities. AS is committed to ensuring that the principles of inclusive design inform all aspects of the Smithsonian’s interaction with its visitors ‘ in-person and virtual ‘
Learn more about this agency05/06/2022 to 05/27/2022
$89,834 - $116,788 per year
GS 12
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - 10% or less.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
13
No
No
22R-SA-306364-DEU-OUSA
653083400
More than one selection may be made from this announcement.
As an Inclusive Design Specialist, you will oversee the development, execution, evaluation and continued elaboration of a comprehensive program of inclusive design across the Institution. You will also perform the following duties:
Conditions of Employment
COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS:
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Qualification requirements, including one year time-in-grade at the next lower grade level for promotion candidates, must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date.
For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions viewable on OPM Website.
Incentives may be authorized on a case-by-case basis and is contingent upon management and OHR approval. Those incentives include the following:
You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal Service or comparable pay band system. For this position Specialized experience is defined as developing and delivering accessible and/or inclusive exhibition and technology design curriculum; evaluating exhibitions and programs with disabled advisors; assisting in the training on inclusive exhibition and program design; providing technical reviews, assistance, and consultation; and supporting new inclusive design development.
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.
Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week
Education can't be subsisted at this grade level.
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Life Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp
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Retirement Program - https://www.opm.gov/retirement-services/
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
All applicants who meet or exceed minimum qualifications will receive a final rating within one of three category groups based on one or more stages of evaluation which measure job-related criteria:
Your resume will be used to evaluate your experience, education, and/or training that address the competencies below:
Skill in written communication, particularly the ability to develop planning documents and proposals, including creating a curriculum in inclusive exhibition and program design.
Skill in communicating complex concepts in a clear and concise manner, including the ability to deliver training to Smithsonian staff in the principles of inclusive design
Applicants who meet or exceed minimum qualifications will be assigned to one of three category groups based on job-related criteria:
Best Category - Meets the minimum qualification requirements and excels in most of the job related competencies above.
Better Category - Meets the minimum qualification requirements and satisfies most of the job related competencies above.
Good Category - Meets the minimum qualification requirements, but does not satisfy most of the job related competencies above to a substantive degree.
This category rating process does not add veterans' preference points or apply the "rule of three", but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. A selecting official may make selections from the highest quality category (Best Category) provided no preference eligible in that category is passed over to select a non-preference eligible in that category unless the requirements of 5 U.S.C. 3317(b) or 3318(b) are satisfied. Preference eligibles who meet minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent must be listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-9 grade level or higher. Applicants who have not submitted a resume in the USAjobs system and/or have not answered all of the vacancy questions will not be considered for this position.
Important Note:
The review of your resume will determine your final rating and should provide sufficient information regarding how your education and experience relate to this position, including the major duties and qualifications criteria listed.
Your application package should include the following documents:
Resume - Your resume can be uploaded and attached to your application or created using the USA Jobs on-line resume builder. If you want to receive full credit for relevant experience your resume MUST contain the job title (including the occupational series and grade if it is Federal), duties, starting and ending dates (month and year), hours worked per week, and salary.
USAJOBS has guidance on how to ensure that you submit a complete resume: If you have not written a Federal resume before, you may watch this Resume Writing Tutorial video on the USAJOBS YouTube channel, or read through a helpful Resume Writing FAQ article on the USAJOBS Help Site to learn what details you should, and should not, include in your resume. If any of the above information is not included in your resume we may not be able to fully credit you for your 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. 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.
Click on the "Apply Online" button on the upper right side of the page. Please Note:
At the end of the application process you will be able to create and save a PDF file that contains your responses to the assessment questions. You may save this file as initial receipt of your application. After the job announcement closes, you will receive an email from the Smithsonian with confirmation of receipt. The Smithsonian receives many applications for each job. Each application is reviewed carefully which may take a few weeks. We will send you an e-mail to update you as we go through phases of the application review process. You may also check your application status by logging into www.usajobs.gov and selecting the tab "My USAJOBS;" e-mailing vacancy.info@si.edu; or by contacting the Office of Human Resources Representative listed. Additional Information:
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/653083400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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