Summary This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Engineer. The selectee will serve as the Construction Operations Manager on AOC construction programs and/or projects that are large in scale, scope and complexity. Responsibilities The individual selected for this position will be responsible for Supervisory and Managerial Responsibilities, Construction Management, Project Development, Technical Advice and Guidance, and Contractor Oversight. Supervisory and Managerial Responsibilities (40%) Exercises the full range of supervisory responsibilities for a team of staff with additional assigned employees supporting construction efforts across the AOC. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for employees, which are clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system, establishes performance goals, and develops individual development plans (IDPs). Responsible for furthering the goals of equal employment opportunity (EEO) by taking positive steps to ensure the accomplishment of EEO objectives and by adhering to nondiscriminatory non-retaliatory employment practices Provides on-the-job training to direct reports in a broad range of areas. Construction Management 25% The incumbent facilitates effective support to the Assistant Director of Construction Execution and provides direction and expertise to subordinate staff on the successful execution of construction projects. This includes liaising with clients, project owners, Subject matter experts, and specialized trade staff and their supervisors. Accomplishes varied and complex construction management duties in conjunction with coordinating project teams and makes decisions affecting areas of responsibility that are controversial and/or set precedent. Recommends changes to improve efficiency, reduce construction changes, and enhance team performance and operational prowess during the execution of projects. Applies the concepts, principles, practices, laws, regulations and core competencies of project, construction, and program management to capture lessons learned and advance the organization towards the consistent delivery of high-quality projects and programs on time and within budget. Utilizes sound judgement and weighs trade-offs, impacts and pro-con elements to make recommendations for decisions concerning construction requirements. Maintains liaison with design engineers and architects who are experts in related fields to keep abreast of the latest trends and innovations in design or testing techniques and procedures. Utilizes expertise to develop methods, techniques, standards, processes, procedures, and guidance to establish project scheduling requirements. Ensures that progress schedules are maintained and take remedial action to ensure the proper relationship between work efforts and total project completion. As necessary, reviews and analyzes drawing, specifications, submissions and other technical data on construction and renovation projects for completeness and technical accuracy. Project Development 15% Serves as a construction representative developing new projects with the jurisdictions. Determines necessary direct material, construction manpower resources and any required subcontractors for delivering a fully complete project meeting the client requirement. Collaborate with the architects, engineers, estimators and technicians in conducting studies for proposed projects. Technical Advice and Guidance 15% Provides expert guidance, advice, and recommendations to the Construction Execution Branch Assistant Director on problems and critical matters pertaining to projects, construction planning, future budget plans, staffing, equipment purchases, and ongoing production-oriented work. Confers and consults with OCE management and planning personnel in preparing requirements and criteria for the complex and/or high value projects for construction or modification of facilities, systems, equipment, or hardware. Provides appropriate construction project guidance, understanding and support of AOC stewardship and preservation of national historical assets. Ensure Compliance with local and Federal environmental, safety and occupational health laws, policies, regulations, and standards. Contractor Oversight 5% Serves as a senior construction representative, performing design reviews and providing technical assistance and other engineering expertise in the construction of facilities, systems, or equipment. Serve as Contracting Officer's Representative on projects. Responsible for ensuring the entire scope of the work is performed and all quality requirements for the construction and installation are strictly enforced. Ensures that subcontractor support personnel maintain effective construction surveillance reports, records, files, and correspondence. Perform site visits to inspect work in progress performed by subcontractors. Ensure construction for entire projects to confirm compliance with contract requirements. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be able to pass a drug test. You must meet the definition of specialized experience. Your resume must demonstrate the job-related KSAs. To be employed by the Architect of the Capitol in a paid position, an individual must meet one of the categories below: A citizen of the United States; A person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B); A person who is admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; A person who owes allegiance to the United States (nationals of American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Northern Mariana Islands, and nationals who meet other requirements described in 8 U.S.C. 1408); or A person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States. Qualifications You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on the OPM web site at OPM qualification standards Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Candidates for the GS-14 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower (GS-13) grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes the following: Ability to manage staff and ensure difficult work is accomplished on numerous projects on time with concurrent deadline. Planning, organizing, and administering a multi-million-dollar construction management program; Providing leadership and oversight for a construction management workforce and/or construction programs/projects and provides input on performance management evaluations; and Advising and providing solutions to senior level management on major issues on construction projects and complex problems that cross organizational boundaries. Education No education substitution. Additional Information 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 Veterans Affairs documentation of disability, if applicable. For more information, please visit OPM vet guide If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System. If you are exempt from registration under Selective Service Law, you must provide appropriate proof of exemption. Please visit the Selective Service System website for more information. DRUG TESTING: The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is a Drug Free Workplace. As part of the AOC's suitability assessment, a candidate tentatively selected for a position is required to submit to screening for illegal drug use. Satisfactory completion of a drug test is a condition of employment with the Agency. A candidate must test negative prior to being eligible for appointment into a position. We will schedule, provide, and cover the cost for the drug test. 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. The Architect of the Capitol is an E-VERIFY Participant. E-VERIFY is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment authorization in the United States. If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the DHS Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-VERIFY" electronic system. For more information on E-Verify, please visit http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc_1185221678150.shtm The Architect of the Capitol is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation and/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. Moving expenses are not authorized. Relocation expenses are not authorized. Probationary Period- Selectee(s) is subject to the completion of a one-year probationary period, regardless of whether or not a probationary period has been completed previously with the Architect of the Capitol or another Federal agency. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies in any of the jurisdictions of the Architect of the Capitol. All application materials become the property of the Architect of the Capitol. Note: Please be advised that federal retired annuitant candidates may only be considered as a temporary employee if the role can be filled in that capacity.
