Duties

Summary

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), US Capitol Grounds and Arboretum (CGA). The Landscape Architect reports to the CGA Deputy Director and performs duties that are broad in scope, providing programming services for new construction, CAD and GIS files and deliverables creation, editing and management, preservation and restoration projects, long range land use planning, and serves as a technical expert for the AOC Cultural Landscape Reports (CLRs).

Requirements

Qualifications

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on the OPM web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications. Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, an applicant's one full year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. To qualify at the GS-13 level, your resume must clearly demonstrate that you have one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to at least the GS-12 level in the federal service. Examples of qualifying experience include the following types of tasks performed on a regular and recurring basis: Performing design and development, technical reviews, quality control and project management from planning and design; Providing guidance and recommendations on landscaping projects, contractors, and resources, including costs, designing, contracts and development management; Providing guidance and recommendations on selection of herbaceous materials, woody plants, and other elements suitable for the Mid-Atlantic region for landscaping projects; Evaluating studies, plans, design specifications and progress reports for architectural, engineering and construction processes and projects; Using architectural or engineering standards and codes and Architectural and Historic Preservation criteria for projects and Serving as a Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) or equivalent; **Computer Aided Design (CAD) AND Geographic Information Systems (GIS) experience is required**

The mission of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is to serve Congress and the Supreme Court, preserve America's Capitol and inspire memorable experiences. The AOC is responsible for the maintenance, operation, development and preservation of 18.4 million square feet of buildings and more than 570 acres of land throughout Capitol Hill. The AOC provides a welcoming and educational environment for millions of visitors through the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center and the US Botanic Garden. Learn more at www.aoc.gov. The AOC prides itself on its Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Safety, and Empowerment (RISE).