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From: rmims@aoc.gov<BR>To: rmims@aoc.gov<BR>Sent: 11/28/2011 12:19:53 P.M.
Pacific Standard Time<BR>Subj: GREAT job at USBG - head of public
programs.<BR></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calisto MT','serif'">The current holder of
this position is headed to </SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calisto MT','serif'">retirement so there is
a great position being advertised for director of the public
programs division at USBG. This position oversees partnerships,
education, exhibits, interpretation, and likely some science related
activities. Please forward to anyone who may have an interest.
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calisto MT','serif'">The USBG is
looking for someone who has plant science training, good management
experience and museum skills. This is a fabulous job for the right
person. The deadline is December 5, but there it may be extended as we
did not ask for a short vacancy period. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calisto MT','serif'">The US Botanic Garden
is within the Architect of the Capitol, hence the somewhat confusing
language. The job posting will also be accessible through USAJOBS and
AVUE.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calisto MT','serif'">Please forward
this!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<H2 style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><I><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Tonda Cave
noticed the following job on the Architect of the Capitol website in
which you might be interested. If you are interested in applying please
login to the Architect of the Capitol jobs site at: <SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d"><A title=http://www.aoc.gov/ href="http://www.aoc.gov/">www.aoc.gov</A></SPAN><BR>Once you have
logged in, please enter the code ZVRGE into the "Reference Code" field
in the top right on the screen.</SPAN></I><o:p></o:p></H2>
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<P><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; COLOR: red; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">VACANCY
ANNOUNCEMENT</SPAN></B><o:p></o:p></P>
<P><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">EMPLOYER:
</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Architect of
the Capitol<BR><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">LOCATION:
</SPAN></STRONG>Washington, Dist of Columbia<BR><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">SALARY RANGE:
$105,211.00-$136,771.00</SPAN></STRONG><BR><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">CLOSE DATE:
</SPAN></STRONG>12/05/2011<BR><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER:
</SPAN></STRONG>WP BG 2012-012(R2)<BR><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">OPENING DATE:
</SPAN></STRONG>11/22/2011<BR><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">NUMBER OF VACANCIES:
</SPAN></STRONG>1<BR><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
14</SPAN></STRONG><BR><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">AREA OF CONSIDERATION:
</SPAN></STRONG>Anyone may apply<BR><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">WORK SCHEDULE:
</SPAN></STRONG>Full Time<BR><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">TIME LIMIT:
</SPAN></STRONG>Permanent - No time limit<BR><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">CONTACT NAME:
</SPAN></STRONG>Mari Donegan<BR><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">CONTACT PHONE NUMBER:
</SPAN></STRONG>202.226.7000<BR><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">CONTACT EMAIL:
</SPAN></STRONG><A title=mailto:mdonegan@aoc.gov href="mailto:mdonegan@aoc.gov">mdonegan@aoc.gov</A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">NOTES:</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">LOCATION:
Architect of the Capitol, U.S. Botanic Garden, Public Programs
Division.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">THIS
POSITION IS BEING FILLED THROUGH AN ON-LINE APPLICATION SYSTEM.
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">To
apply, go to <A title=http://www.aoc.gov/ href="http://www.aoc.gov/">www.aoc.gov</A> <SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d"> or go to <A title=http://www.usajobs/ href="http://www.usajobs/">www.usajobs</A></SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">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. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">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. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">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.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">This
vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies in any of
the jurisdictions of the Architect of the Capitol.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">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. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">ANNOUNCEMENT
CLOSES AT 11:59 PM ON THE CLOSING DATE. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Work
on weekends, evenings and holidays is required.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">The
incumbent is the Public Programs Manager for the U.S.. Botanic Garden
(USBG), assisting the Executive Director in planning, developing and
carrying out programs that fulfill the USBG's educational, exhibits,
conservatory, environmental, scientific, and curatorial
missions.<BR><BR>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.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Responsible
for the development of overall long-range exhibit plans. Develops,
reviews and approves exhibit designs. Develops and directs the execution
of complex exhibits. Makes initial proposals, prepares conceptual
outlines and budgets, writes scripts, assembles objects and graphics,
and coordinates design and production activities. Provides technical
guidance during exhibit construction.<BR><BR>Responsible for the gardens
outreach including website, social media, and
communications.<BR><BR>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.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Performs work
associated with public service, educational, informational and
scientific programs with national scope. Performs duties associated with
the preparation, coordination, and delivery of lectures, tours, popular
articles, informational pamphlets, and
correspondence.<BR><BR>Coordinates visits of VIPs to The Architect of
the Capitol facilities and events.<BR><BR>Performs work associated with
collections development and management of plant materials. Plans and
designs horticultural exhibits, selecting the plants to be
included.<BR><BR>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 including management
of the garden's partnership program. Evaluates impacts and effectiveness
of public affairs programs.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Coordinates
visits of VIPs to The Architect of the Capitol facilities and
events.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Performs work
associated with collections development and management of plant
materials. Plans and designs horticultural exhibits, selecting the
plants to be included.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">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.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Ability to
develop and promote a diverse workforce.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Ability to
perform work associated with public service, education, and
information.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Knowledge of
communication and public affairs principles, methods, and
techniques.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Knowledge of
the principles, theories, concepts, methods, and techniques of
horticulture.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Knowledge of
the basic principles, concepts, and methodologies of events
planning.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">MINIMUM
FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Qualifying
experience for the GS-14 level includes one year of specialized
experience at least equivalent to the GS-13 level which is in or
directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and
which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills,
and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the
position.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">OTHER
SIGNIFICANT FACTS:</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">The
Office of the Architect of the Capitol is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This Office prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, religion,
sex, color, age, national origin, genetic information, or
disability.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">This
agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with
disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the
application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision
on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case
basis.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Relocation
expenses are not authorized.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">BENEFITS: A
variety of health insurance plans; retirement system with investment
options; paid holiday; paid sick and annual (vacation) leave; life
insurance; incentive systems; subsidized transportation; training and
development opportunities, etc.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">The
selectee(s) under the vacancy announcement for this position is subject
to a criminal record check by the U.S. Capitol Police and satisfactory
adjudication to be eligible for employment at the Architect of the
Capitol.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">DIRECT
DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary
payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their
choosing.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Applicants
must be U.S. citizens or must be authorized to work in the United
States.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Selectee(s)
is subject to the completion of a one-year trial/probationary period,
regardless of whether or not a trial/probationary period has been
completed previously with the Architect of the Capitol or another
Federal agency.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></DIV>
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