Deputy Architect

Architect of the Capitol; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Architect of the Capitol seeks a Deputy Architect to support and assist the Architect in preserving and enhancing the Capitol complex, including 18.4 million sq ft of buildings and 570 acres of grounds. The role requires strategic leadership across facilities operations, safety, design, construction, and project management, exercising oversight and collaboration with Congress and federal partners.

Qualified candidates will demonstrate experience leading diverse teams, managing budgets and

Qualifications

• ECQs and PTQs require leadership experience at senior levels
• Applicants must address ECQs/PTQs via vacancy questionnaire
• Senior Executive Service experience or SES Candidate Development certification noted as applicable

Job description

Summary

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.

Duties

Summary

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.

Requirements

Qualifications

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

The mission of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is to serve Congress and the Supreme Court, preserve America's Capitol and inspire memorable experiences. The AOC is responsible for the maintenance, operation, development and preservation of 18.4 million square feet of buildings and more than 570 acres of land throughout Capitol Hill. The AOC provides a welcoming and educational environment for millions of visitors through the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center and the US Botanic Garden. Learn more at www.aoc.gov. The AOC prides itself on its Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Safety and Empowerment (RISE).