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Architect of the Capitol

PUBLIC PROGRAMS MANAGER, GS-1001-14

Announcement Number:	WP BG 2012-012(R3)	Application Deadline:	01/30/2012
Locations:	washington, Dist of Columbia	Open Date:	01/10/2012
Salary Range:	Min: 105211.0 - Max: 136771.0	Location Notes:	Washington, DC
Pay Schedule:	Annual	Who May Apply:	Unrestricted
Time Limit:	Permanent - No time limit	Promotion Potential:	14
Number of Vacancies:	1	Work Schedule:	Full Time

Agency Marketing Statement:

Notes:

***THIS VACANCY IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT TO EXPAND THE POOL OF APPLICANTS. APPLICANTS WHO APPLIED TO WP BG 2012-012(R2) NEED NOT RE-APPLY.***

LOCATION: Architect of the Capitol, U.S. Botanic Garden, Public Programs Division.

THIS POSITION IS BEING FILLED THROUGH AN ON-LINE APPLICATION SYSTEM.

To apply, go to www.aoc.gov or http://www.avuedigitalservices.com/aoc/applicant.html (Be sure URL is typed in all lower case).

ANY ADDITIONAL REQUIRED FORMS MUST BE ATTACHED AS TEXT OR IMAGE FILES TO YOUR AVUE JOB APPLICATION. FORMS RECEIVED BY FAX, EMAIL, OR U.S. POSTAL SERVICE DELIVERY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

If you are unable to apply on-line, you may visit our employment center Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., located at 441 2nd & D Streets, Southwest, Washington D.C., Room 178 for technical assistance in entering your application on the computer. You may call 202-226-7000 for directions.

This is an Excepted Service position and does not require or confer civil service competitive status that would allow an employee to move to another agency without going through the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) competitive hiring process.

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies in any of the jurisdictions of the Architect of the Capitol.

Welcome Veterans. The Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) gives veterans preference rights in the legislative branch to certain veterans as applied by the Congressional Accountability Act. Veterans' PREFERENCE IS APPLIED ON THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT. If you are a veteran and have been separated under honorable conditions, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility; SF-15, if applicable; and Department of Veteran's Affairs documentation of disability, if applicable.

ANNOUNCEMENT CLOSES AT 11:59 PM ON THE CLOSING DATE.

Work on weekends, evenings and holidays is required.
***THIS VACANCY IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT TO EXPAND THE POOL OF APPLICANTS. APPLICANTS WHO APPLIED TO WP BG 2012-012(R2) NEED NOT RE-APPLY.*** LOCATION: Architect of the Capitol, U.S. Botanic Garden, Public Programs Division. THIS POSITION IS BEING FILLED THROUGH AN ON-LINE APPLICATION SYSTEM. To apply, go to www.aoc.gov or http://www.avuedigitalservices.com/aoc/applicant.html (Be sure URL is typed in all lower case). ANY ADDITIONAL REQUIRED FORMS MUST BE ATTACHED AS TEXT OR IMAGE FILES TO YOUR AVUE JOB APPLICATION. FORMS RECEIVED BY FAX, EMAIL, OR U.S. POSTAL SERVICE DELIVERY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may visit our employment center Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., located at 441 2nd & D Streets, Southwest, Washington D.C., Room 178 for technical assistance in entering your application on the computer. You may call 202-226-7000 for directions. This is an Excepted Service position and does not require or confer civil service competitive status that would allow an employee to move to another agency without going through the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) competitive hiring process. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies in any of the jurisdictions of the Architect of the Capitol. Welcome Veterans. The Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) gives veterans preference rights in the legislative branch to certain veterans as applied by the Congressional Accountability Act. Veterans' PREFERENCE IS APPLIED ON THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT. If you are a veteran and have been separated under honorable conditions, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility; SF-15, if applicable; and Department of Veteran's Affairs documentation of disability, if applicable. ANNOUNCEMENT CLOSES AT 11:59 PM ON THE CLOSING DATE. Work on weekends, evenings and holidays is required.

Duties:

The incumbent is the Public Programs Manager for the U.S.. Botanic Garden (USBG), responsible for leading, planning, developing and carrying out programs that fulfill the USBG's scientific, horticultural, educational, environmental, and curatorial missions.

PhD or equivalent experience is preferred.

MUST have experience with scientific written communications such as articles, papers, signage, interpretation and publications.

SCIENTIFIC LEADERSHIP AND COORDINATION:
-Responsible for development of relevant scientific programs for the U.S. Botanic Garden (USBG) including partnerships, research projects, interpretation, education, exhibits, and publications.

The incumbent is the Public Programs Manager for the U.S.. Botanic Garden (USBG), responsible for leading, planning, developing and carrying out programs that fulfill the USBG's scientific, horticultural, educational, environmental, and curatorial missions. PhD or equivalent experience is preferred. MUST have experience with scientific written communications such as articles, papers, signage, interpretation and publications. SCIENTIFIC LEADERSHIP AND COORDINATION: -Responsible for development of relevant scientific programs for the U.S. Botanic Garden (USBG) including partnerships, research projects, interpretation, education, exhibits, and publications.
PLANT COLLECTION:
-Responsible for leading renovation projects, plant collection development, exhibit content and botanical accuracy as well as management of meaningful and effective interpretation.
PLANT COLLECTION: -Responsible for leading renovation projects, plant collection development, exhibit content and botanical accuracy as well as management of meaningful and effective interpretation.
EXHIBIT PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT:
-Plans and designs horticultural and botanical exhibits, selecting the plants to be included, as well as developing interpretation for the garden based on accurate science.

EXHIBIT PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT: -Plans and designs horticultural and botanical exhibits, selecting the plants to be included, as well as developing interpretation for the garden based on accurate science.
HUMAN RESOURCES/ADMINISTRATION:
-Supervises a group of employees performing work at the GS-11 level and below. Provides administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit. Oversees and manages the gardens' volunteer program.

-Performs the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised. Plans, schedules, and assigns work to subordinates. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff members; provides feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance. Provides advice, counsel, and/or instruction to staff members. Recommends or approves appointments, selections, or reassignments to positions appropriate to the selection authority delegated. Effects disciplinary measures as appropriate to the authority delegated in this area. Carries out Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and program activities.
HUMAN RESOURCES/ADMINISTRATION: -Supervises a group of employees performing work at the GS-11 level and below. Provides administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit. Oversees and manages the gardens' volunteer program. -Performs the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised. Plans, schedules, and assigns work to subordinates. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff members; provides feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance. Provides advice, counsel, and/or instruction to staff members. Recommends or approves appointments, selections, or reassignments to positions appropriate to the selection authority delegated. Effects disciplinary measures as appropriate to the authority delegated in this area. Carries out Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and program activities.
EXHIBIT PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT:
-Plans and designs horticultural and botanical exhibits, selecting the plants to be included, as well as developing interpretation for the garden based on accurate science.

EXHIBIT PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT: -Plans and designs horticultural and botanical exhibits, selecting the plants to be included, as well as developing interpretation for the garden based on accurate science.
PUBLIC RELATIONS/PUBLIC AFFAIRS:
-Performs work related to public affairs program activities, such as coordinating news and information media interviews, developing communication plans, coordinating agency information programs, evaluating agency public affairs programs, etc. Evaluates impacts and effectiveness of public affairs programs.

-Coordinates visits of VIPs to The Architect of the Capitol and U.S. Botanic Garden (USBG) facilities and events.

-Responsible for the gardens outreach including website, social media, and communications.
PUBLIC RELATIONS/PUBLIC AFFAIRS: -Performs work related to public affairs program activities, such as coordinating news and information media interviews, developing communication plans, coordinating agency information programs, evaluating agency public affairs programs, etc. Evaluates impacts and effectiveness of public affairs programs. -Coordinates visits of VIPs to The Architect of the Capitol and U.S. Botanic Garden (USBG) facilities and events. -Responsible for the gardens outreach including website, social media, and communications.