Deputy Architect

US Architect of the Capitol; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

US Architect of the Capitol is seeking leadership-level candidates to address Executive Core Qualifications and Professional Technical Qualifications for senior facility operations and management roles on Capitol Hill.

Applicants must demonstrate strategic leadership experience at high levels and address PTQs related to operations, facilities, architecture and maintenance within a complex government environment.

Qualifications

• ECQ 1 – Leading Change: ability to bring about strategic change, establish an organizational vision and implement it in a changing environment.
• ECQ 2 – Leading People: lead people toward meeting the organization’s goals; foster an inclusive workplace and teamwork.
• ECQ 3 – Results Driven: meet goals and customer expectations; make decisions yielding high-quality results through analysis and risk assessment.
• ECQ 4 – Business Acumen: manage resources strategically (human, financial, information).
• ECQ 5 – Building Coalitions: build coalitions with agencies, governments, nonprofits and private entities.

Job description

Would you like to join the builder and steward of the landmark buildings and grounds of Capitol Hill? Our staff at the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) work around the clock to preserve and maintain the historic buildings, monuments, art and inspirational gardens on the Capitol campus.The Deputy Architect supports and assists the Architect of the Capitol who is entrusted with preserving, maintaining and enhancing the national treasures that make up the Capitol complex.

For the Executive Core Qualifications and Technical Qualifications, you are required to submit a narrative response addressing your specific knowledge, skills, and abilities that demonstrate your possession of the qualifications.
Applicants must clearly show possession and demonstrated leadership experience, normally obtained over several years by serving in positions at the GS-15 level or equivalent for each Executive Core Qualification (ECQ) and Professional Technical Qualification (PTQ). Failure to address and meet any of the ECQs and PTQs via the vacancy questionnaire, will eliminate you from further consideration.

Applicants currently serving in a Senior-Rated (SR) appointment (other than a temporary promotion), career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointment or have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program and have been certified by the Office of Personnel Management do not need to address the ECQs and must address each PTQ.

Executive Core Qualifications

ECQ 1 – Leading Change

The ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.

ECQ 2 – Leading People

The ability to lead people toward meeting the organization’s vision, mission and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.

ECQ 3 – Results Driven

The ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems and calculating risks.

ECQ 4 – Business Acumen

The ability to manage human, financial and information resources strategically.

ECQ 5 – Building Coalitions

The ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments or international organizations to achieve common goals.

Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQs)

• 1.Demonstrated experience providing strategic direction, management and oversight for the operational functions of a significantly complex organization including facilities operation and maintenance; safety, design, construction and project management; administration and modernization of information technology systems; productivity and cost-savings measures; strategic human capital management; and financial management to ensure budget, financial information and systems support strategic and annual plans.
• 2. Demonstrated leadership and managerial level experience delivering facilities management services with a workforce comprised of both bargaining and non-bargaining unit personnel executing areas of expertise such as engineering; architecture; historic preservation; skilled trades such as electrical, gardening, masonry, mechanics, plumbing, painting and plaster, sheet metal and wood crafting; and visitor services.
• 3.Proven leadership and management experience overseeing a large complex and/or historical facilities and the ability to communicate strategically to a broad group of constituencies to establish and maintain effective communications and working relationships including with Members of Congress, oversight committees, heads of federal and other appropriate government agencies and external organizations and communities to advance programs and objectives