[PCA] JOB VACANCY: US Botanic Garden, Public Programs Mgr - Closing date postponed to December 12 - Open to all

[Patricia_DeAngelis at fws.gov]

The current holder of this position is headed to 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. 
 
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. 
 
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.
 
Please forward this!
 


PUBLIC PROGRAMS MANAGER, GS-1001-14
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: 
www.aoc.gov
Once you have logged in, please enter the code ZVRGE into the "Reference 
Code" field in the top right on the screen.


VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
EMPLOYER: Architect of the Capitol
LOCATION: Washington, Dist of Columbia
SALARY RANGE: $105,211.00-$136,771.00
CLOSE DATE: 12/05/2011
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: WP BG 2012-012(R2)
OPENING DATE: 11/22/2011
NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 14
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Anyone may apply
WORK SCHEDULE: Full Time
TIME LIMIT: Permanent - No time limit
CONTACT NAME: Mari Donegan
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 202.226.7000
CONTACT EMAIL: mdonegan at aoc.gov
NOTES:
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 go to www.usajobs
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.
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.

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.
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.

Responsible for the gardens outreach including website, social media, and 
communications.

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.
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.

Coordinates visits of VIPs to The Architect of the Capitol facilities and 
events.

Performs work associated with collections development and management of 
plant materials. Plans and designs horticultural exhibits, selecting the 
plants to be included.

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.
Coordinates visits of VIPs to The Architect of the Capitol facilities and 
events.
Performs work associated with collections development and management of 
plant materials. Plans and designs horticultural exhibits, selecting the 
plants to be included.
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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Ability to develop and promote a diverse workforce.
Ability to perform work associated with public service, education, and 
information.
Knowledge of communication and public affairs principles, methods, and 
techniques.
Knowledge of the principles, theories, concepts, methods, and techniques 
of horticulture.
Knowledge of the basic principles, concepts, and methodologies of events 
planning.
MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
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.
OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS:
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.
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.
Relocation expenses are not authorized.
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.
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.
DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary 
payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their 
choosing.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or must be authorized to work in the 
United States.
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.
 
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