Summary

This position is located in the Office of the Chief Engineer, Planning and Design Division. The selectee serves as liaison between the assigned Jurisdiction Executive Director and the Office of the Chief Engineer to manage agency-wide projects. The selectee will provide expertise, coordination, direction, and oversight of a program of projects to include development, planning, design, and construction stages.

Duties

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This position is being advertised as an interdisciplinary Architect/Engineer position which means you may be placed into an Architect position or an Engineer position based on your educational background and/or qualifications. Please refer to the "Qualifications" section of this announcement for additional information.

The duties of this position include:

- Serves as a key liaison between internal and external entities to facilitate proper coordination and throughput of planning, architecture, and engineering projects and activities for the facilities and properties of the assigned AOC Jurisdiction.

- As a Program Manager oversees a program of projects requiring project management expertise and coordination from project concept stage through the construction documentation, construction, equipment installation, checkout, and client delivery.

- Acts as the Jurisdiction's main contact for scope, schedule, and budget concerns for projects supported by the Office of the Chief Engineer. Provides timely and accurate responses and guidance to Jurisdiction representatives' questions.

- Utilizes project management information system (PMIS) to gather, integrate, and disseminate information throughout the life of a project.

- Works with project managers to ensure arrangements are in place for timely and effective access to worksites by contractors. Coordinates and communicates with U.S. Capitol Police, Building Jurisdiction Directors, affected Congressional Staff members, and all other affected entities so they are fully informed of project requirements and expectations.

- Follows all relevant safety rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures. Must utilize knowledge of and must comply with all OSHA safety rules and regulations to ensure that work progresses in a safe manner. Receives training, either on the job or through classroom training, to ensure that all safety practices and equipment are fully utilized. Must ensure project team's use of any required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

- Works with jurisdictions to develop and plan their program of projects by evaluating successful project sequencing, utilizing Facility Condition Assessment information, and developing budget strategies.

- Coordinates with SMEs, PMs, and CMs in the Office of the Chief Engineer to resolve project concerns and communicate project status updates to project team, stakeholders, and leadership.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related KSAs.
• You must meet the definition of specialized experience.
• Must meet educational requirements for Architect or Engineer
• You must be able to pass a drug test.

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.

For Engineers:

http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/general-engineering-series-0801/

For Architects:

http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/architecture-series-0808/

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 is defined as the following:

• Program and Project Management: Manages program of projects to include significant phases of projects supporting major jurisdiction-wide renovations and construction. Plans, guides, and coordinates the work of subordinate and matrixed resources engaged in accomplishing project objectives.
• Communication and Reporting: Proficiency in speaking and writing skills. Leads, coordinates, and facilitates monthly meetings with Jurisdiction leadership representatives and agency SMEs where project status, issues, lessons learned, and concerns are discussed. Organizes additional meetings with the assigned jurisdiction regarding project status, planning, budget, etc., as needed.
• Technical Guidance: Conducts studies to develop standards for projects and to address situations encountered during field inspections. Provides guidance, technical advice, and consultation to jurisdiction leadership, specialists within the Office of Chief Engineer and lower-grade employees in the performance of related assignments.

Education

For Engineers:

This position requires a bachelor's degree in professional engineering from 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

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, such as architecture, physics, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, provided the applicant has at least one year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision or guidance.

For Architects:

This position requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in 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

OR

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 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.
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.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education:

Education completed outside of the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in conventional/accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for Federal employment.

Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part of foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree.

You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing if selected.

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 theSelective 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.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal 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 Architect of the Capitol offers eligible employees opportunity to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.