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Smithsonian Institution

Program Specialist

Librarian (Japanese Art), IS-1410-12

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 Duties
 
 
 The International Project Coordinator provides administrative and programmatic support to OGA's portfolio of international projects and strategic initiatives. This position also provides support across all efforts at overall international project management and supporting initiatives that will streamline reporting and tracking of international programs for the Smithsonian Institution.
 
 
 
 In This Position, You Will
 
 
 
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 Coordinate the Smithsonian&rsquo;s international projects, including providing administrative support to both ongoing projects as well as the start-up and close-out of projects.
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 Participate in facilitating the Global Activities Tracking Process (GATP) and the Global Activities Committee (GAC); including but not limited to leading communications with SI staff.
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 Liaise with members of mission-enabling units who may intersect with international work or operations with an emphasis on improving engagement regarding global operations. Identifies opportunities to increase SI&rsquo;s ability to provide guidance on best practices for various global operational functions.
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 Develop and oversee budget management tools for international projects within OGA and other Units at the Smithsonian. Completes data entry of financial information into budget management tools developed for international projects.
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 Participate in outreach opportunities to highlight the Smithsonian&rsquo;s work internationally. Provides logistical coordination between involved parties, including units with the Smithsonian and external partner organizations.
 
 
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 Requirements
 
 
 
 Conditions of employment
 
 
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 Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation
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 May need to complete a Probationary Period
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 Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer
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 Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.
 
 
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 Conditions of Employment
 
 
 
 Qualification requirements, including one year time-in-grade at the next lower grade level for promotion candidates, must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date. See the 'Required Documents' section for additional information.
 
 
 For information on qualification requirements, see
 
 Qualification Standards Handbook for
 
 
 General Schedule Positions
 
 viewable on
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 GS-7 Experience:
 
 You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 level in the Federal Service.
 
 For this position, specialized experience is defined as providing operational and administrative support to externally sponsored projects in foreign country locations; including support of start-up and close-out activities, financial monitoring, report preparation, data collection, communication with internal and external stakeholders, risk mitigation, compliance, and proposal development.
 
 
 
 
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 Education:
 
 One full year of graduate level education
 
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 Combination:
 
 Education and experience may be combined to meet the basic qualifications. For a full explanation of this option please see the
 
 
 
 Note:
 
 Grade point averages should be rounded to one decimal point. For example, 2.95 is rounded to 3.0, and 2.94 is rounded to 2.9. If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) was taken on a pass/fail or similar basis, your claim must be based on class standing or membership in an Honor Society.
 
 
 
 Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages and should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and specialized experience required for this position. Do not copy language directly from the vacancy announcement, as you will be deemed ineligible for consideration. Instead, provide detailed, descriptive information about your actual experience.
 
 
 
 Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
 
 
 Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.
 
 
 Additional information
 
 
 This position is included in the bargaining unit.
 
 
 
 Recruitment Incentive:
 
 Recruitment incentive(s) may be authorized for this position. However, approval for incentives are contingent upon various availability. If authorized, certain incentives will require the incumbent to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a certain time period.
 
 
 
 Note:
 
 This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid.
 
 
 
 Selections may be made for vacancies across the Smithsonian Institution (SI). By applying to this position, you agree to allow your application and other personal information to be shared with one or more SI hiring officials for employment consideration for same/similar positions within the location(s) identified in this announcement.
 
 
 
 
 Important Note
 
 
 
 Your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses to the occupational questionnaire or other assessment tool for consistency. If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, you will be assigned a rating commensurate to your described experience. Your resume should provide sufficient information regarding how your education and experience relate to this position, including the major duties and qualifications criteria listed.
 
 
 Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
 
 
 The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package.
 
 
 Please see Benefits at
 
 
 Flexible Spending Accounts -
 
 
 Health Insurance -
 
 
 Leave -
 
 
 Life Insurance -
 
 
 Long Term Care Insurance -
 
 
 Retirement Program -
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International Project Coordinator.

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 Duties
 
 
 
 The Program/Project Manager has the overall responsibility for project development which includes implementation, close out, acceptance and evaluation.
 
 
 
 
 
 In This Position, You Will:
 
 
 
 
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 Participate with key institution staff in determining project needs, defining project goals and developing project work plans for accomplishing projects.
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 Analyze projects which will determine program requirements, activities and functions.
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 Prepare and maintain a project management plan for each project containing the design and construction project work plan and schedule.
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 Coordinate design of current and future assigned facility projects.
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 Review and document construction performance in relation to original contract award amount and completion time.
 
 
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 Requirements
 
 
 
 Conditions of employment
 
 
 <ul>
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 Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation.
 </li>
 <li>
 May need to complete a Probationary Period.
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer.
 </li>
 <li>
 Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Conditions of Employment
 
 
 
 Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
 
 
 For information on qualification requirements, see
 
 Qualification Standards Handbook for
 
 
 General Schedule Positions
 
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 Additional Requirement
 
 
 
 
 
 All qualified applicants must be registered and have an active state or District of Columbia professional architect or engineering license. A copy of your active license must be submitted as part of your application package.
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 Basic Qualifications:
 
 
 
 
 For General Engineer:
 
 
 
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 Degree: professional engineering. To be acceptable, the curriculum must: (1) be in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.
 
 
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 OR
 
 
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 Combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following: 1. Professional registration -- Current registration as a professional engineer by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. 2. Written Test -- 3. Specified academic courses. 4. Related curriculum
 
 
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 For Architecture:
 
 
 
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 Degree: architecture; or related field that included 60 semester hours of course work in architecture or related disciplines of which at least (1) 30 semester hours were in architectural design, and (2) 6 semester hours were in each of the following: structural technology, properties of materials and methods of construction, and environmental control systems.
 
 
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 Combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the arts and sciences underlying professional architecture, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the architectural principles, methods, and techniques and their applications to the design and construction or improvement of buildings. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by at least one of the following: 1. Related Curriculum: Degree in architectural engineering may be accepted as satisfying in full the basic requirements, provided the completed course work in architectural engineering provided knowledge, skills, and abilities substantially equivalent to those provided in the courses specified in paragraph A. 2. Experience: An applicant lacking a degree in architecture must have had l year of experience in an architect's office or in architectural work for each year short of graduation from a program of study in architecture. In the absence of college courses, 5 years of such experience is required. This experience must have demonstrated that the applicant has acquired a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional architecture.
 
 
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 Experience:
 
 
 
 
 
 In addition to the basic qualification requirement above:
 
 
 
 
 GS-14
 
 : You qualify for this position if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the
 
 GS-13
 
 level in the Federal Service or comparable pay band system.
 
 For this position specialized experience is defined
 
 
 as
 
 
 experience planning, managing and providing overall responsibility for architectural or engineering projects; and directing, controlling, developing, implementing and evaluating all aspects of an architectural project, including financial obligations.
 
 
 
 Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages and should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and specialized experience required for this position. Do not copy language directly from the vacancy announcement, as you will be deemed ineligible for consideration. Instead, provide detailed, descriptive information about your actual experience.
 
 
 Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
 
 
 Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.
 
 
 Education
 
 
 
 
 For General Engineer:
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Degree: professional engineering. To be acceptable, the curriculum must: (1) be in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 OR
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following: 1. Professional registration -- Current registration as a professional engineer by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. 2. Written Test -- 3. Specified academic courses. 4. Related curriculum
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 For Architecture:
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Degree: architecture; or related field that included 60 semester hours of course work in architecture or related disciplines of which at least (1) 30 semester hours were in architectural design, and (2) 6 semester hours were in each of the following: structural technology, properties of materials and methods of construction, and environmental control systems.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 OR
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the arts and sciences underlying professional architecture, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the architectural principles, methods, and techniques and their applications to the design and construction or improvement of buildings. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by at least one of the following: 1. Related Curriculum: Degree in architectural engineering may be accepted as satisfying in full the basic requirements, provided the completed course work in architectural engineering provided knowledge, skills, and abilities substantially equivalent to those provided in the courses specified in paragraph A. 2. Experience: An applicant lacking a degree in architecture must have had l year of experience in an architect's office or in architectural work for each year short of graduation from a program of study in architecture. In the absence of college courses, 5 years of such experience is required. This experience must have demonstrated that the applicant has acquired a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional architecture.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Additional information
 
 
 <ul>
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 This position is not included in the bargaining unit.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Recruitment Incentive:
 
 Recruitment incentive(s) may be authorized for this position. However, approval for incentives are contingent upon various availability. If authorized, certain incentives will require the incumbent to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a certain time period.
 
 
 
 Note:
 
 This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid.
 
 
 
 Selections may be made for vacancies across the Smithsonian Institution (SI). By applying to this position, you agree to allow your application and other personal information to be shared with one or more SI hiring officials for employment consideration for same/similar positions within the location(s) identified in this announcement.
 
 
 
 Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
 
 
 The Smithsonian offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, vacation and sick leave, holidays, health/life insurance, accident insurance, and excellent retirement program options.
 
 
 Please see Benefits at
 
 
 Flexible Spending Accounts -
 
 
 Health Insurance -
 
 
 Leave -
 
 
 Life Insurance -
 
 
 Long Term Care Insurance -
 
 
 Retirement Program -
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Program Specialist

Librarian (Japanese Art), IS-1410-12

International Project Coordinator.

Architect/General Engineer (Interdisciplinary).