JOB SUMMARY: This GS-0807-09/11/12 career-ladder Landscape Architect position is located at Zion National Park in Springdale, UT. Open to the first 50 applicants or until 12/31/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. Be a successful applicant. Watch this 5-minute video to learn how to create or improve your federal resume. MAJOR DUTIES: Conducts on-site investigations of project sites to determine the feasibility of proposed projects, including the development of design alternatives and subsequent analysis to ensure the project is consistent with NPS policies, guidelines, and standards and environmental and cultural compliance laws and regulations. Prepares or oversees preparation of scopes of work that clearly define the objectives and requirements of the project for A/E design or documentation services. Examples of such projects include cultural landscapes inventory, cultural landscape reports, existing condition drawings, and design services for treatment work. Participates in negotiations with A/E firms, including development of detailed cost estimates of major work items. Designated as Contracting Officer's Authorized Representative during the course of design contacts. Ensures contractual requirements, including technical adequacy, design excellence, and project schedules are met. Carries out program management duties by developing work plans and schedules, scopes of work, cost estimates, and proposals and/or grants to justify funding requests and accomplish goals. May administer and track project funds and prepare accomplishment reports, as needed. Maintains awareness of applicable funding sources within NPS and outside. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level. Physical Demands: The work is basically sedentary with occasional physical activity (walking, climbing, bending, stooping) during fieldwork, and may require visits to remote sites which require walking or riding over rough, uneven surfaces. Documentary research and report writing work is sedentary, which entails the ability to concentrate and write for long periods of time. Working Environment: The work is performed in both an office setting and occasionally in the field as required to perform on-site investigations and inspections. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
