Job Posting: Landscape Architect
Summary
If you are a talented, knowledgeable, and motivated individual with experience providing landscape architectural services and advice for landscape architectural issues, AND you want to play a significant role in a dynamic organization, then consider joining the NIH Office of Research Facilities (ORF). For more information visit http://orf.od.nih.gov/.
Duties
As a Landscape Architect you will: Function as the NIH Chief Landscape Architect. Provide guidance and consultation on all aspects of landscape design, site development, and landscape maintenance. Develop detailed plans, sketches, and specifications, and review current ground maintenance contract specifications for seasonal maintenance and improvement plans. Perform site analysis, land use and vision planning, master planning, sustainable design, landscape and hardscape design, graphic renderings. Develop innovative visions, concept plans, master plans, regenerative designs, and visualizations that exhibit a strong understanding of environmental and sustainability principles. Maintain and apply comprehensive knowledge of the more common local weeds, insect pests, and diseases affecting trees, shrubs, perennials, and turf. Provide landscape architectural services in coordination with engineers.
Who Can Apply
Veterans
Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Special authorities
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista
Individuals who have served at least 2 years with the Peace Corps or 1 year with AmeriCorps VISTA.
Family of overseas employees
Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is, or was, working overseas.
Military spouses
Military spouses relocating under PCS orders, or whose spouse is 100% disabled or died while on active duty.
Land & base management
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Federal employees - Competitive service
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Individuals with disabilities
Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.
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