[PCA] JOB: USBG Public Programs Manager (Washington, DC)

Olivia Kwong plant at plantconservation.org
Tue Jan 10 20:20:10 CST 2012


http://www.avuecentral.com/casting/aiportal/control/toVacancy?referenceCode=QRVIZ

Architect of the Capitol
PUBLIC PROGRAMS MANAGER, GS-1001-14

Announcement Number: WP BG 2012-012(R3)
Application Deadline: 01/30/2012
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

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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.

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.

PLANT COLLECTION:
-Responsible for leading renovation projects, plant collection 
development, exhibit content and botanical accuracy as well as management 
of meaningful and effective interpretation.

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.

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.

Contact Information:
Mari Donegan
202.226.5553
mdonegan at aoc.gov




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