Are you an architect or project manager looking for autonomy in your work, variety in your projects, and the opportunity to work on some of the most impressive buildings in the region? If you are interested in a position that supports the federal judiciary's mission of ensuring equal justice under the law, come join our talented and diverse team at the Office of the Circuit Executive (OCE)! Please click "Learn more about this agency" for more information.

Duties

About the Role The Assistant Circuit Executive (ACE) for Space & Facilities is a senior level position that provides leadership, coordination, and guidance on space and facility projects throughout the Ninth Circuit. The ACE for Space & Facilities represents the Chief Judge of the Circuit, the Ninth Circuit Judicial Council, and their select committees in all circuit-wide space, facilities and security matters. The ACE for Space & Facilities reports directly to the Circuit Executive or the Deputy Circuit Executive and serves as an expert to all Ninth Circuit court units, which comprise approximately 20% of the federal judiciary's national space inventory (fifteen judicial districts and the Court of Appeals). The ACE for Space & Facilities serves as a subject matter expert and project manager with respect to the development, planning, and construction of new courthouses and offices, as well as the repair, alteration and maintenance of existing courthouses and court unit offices. Representative duties include: Oversee the management of circuit-wide funding allotments for space projects, make recommendations for project priorities, work with the General Services Administration (GSA) to confirm estimates, and leverage available circuit funds with other sources of funding to successfully complete critical projects. Ensure project timeliness by coordinating stakeholder deliverables during successive project phases; provide continuous updates to concerned parties; recommend improvements or changes; perform cost evaluation and control during project phases. Conduct site visits to monitor compliance and prepare punch lists. Manage a circuit-wide rent budget of more than $265M annually. Direct and manage an average of more than 75 individual projects for court units throughout the circuit. Manage ongoing efforts to track and improve space utilization across the circuit. Provide day-to-day advice and support for all new chambers projects. Coordinate temporary housing with local courts and work with the Court of Appeals to ensure that IT, furnishings, and moves are fully coordinated. Manage Circuit relationships with three GSA Regions, GSA's Central Office, and local and national offices of USMS to help improve service and delivery of projects within the circuit. Develop housing solutions and long-range housing plans for the Court of Appeals, District Courts, Bankruptcy Courts, Probation and Pretrial Offices, and Federal Public Defender through careful analysis of local operations and the U.S. Courts Design Guide standards. Advise court units on policies related to furniture, equipment, and other property issues and on policies related to the use of appropriated and non-appropriated funds. Represent the Circuit as needed on national policy review boards. Extensive travel across multiple time zones in support of projects and meetings. Develop agendas and materials for the Space and Facilities and Judicial Security Committees and other ad hoc committees. Provide reports on space and security matters. Oversee physical security measures for court facilities by working with local facility security committees, AO Security Office representatives, USMS, and FPS. Manage a staff of 5-6 professional, technical, and administrative personnel.

Requirements

Qualifications

Required Skills Thorough knowledge of federal regulations, requirements, contracts, and procedures related to the acquisition, construction, maintenance, repair and renovation of court space and facilities. Thorough knowledge of design and construction fields. Ability to work effectively with judges and senior-level administrative staff and to negotiate acceptable solutions within the framework of judiciary and other regulations. Ability to manage Circuit-wide space and facilities program and multiple on-going, high visibility projects which have immediate and long-term impact on court unit operations. Thorough knowledge of architectural principles, theories, concepts, and methods. Required Qualifications Five or more years of successful project management work experience in the architectural and/or construction fields. A bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) in architecture or a facilities-related field. Demonstrated experience leading, directing, and managing people. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to articulate ideas orally and in writing; the ability to be highly precise, detailed, and self-organized. Ability to work under pressure and within the constraints of conflicting deadlines. Regular travel throughout the Ninth Circuit and to other United States locations (including Washington, D.C.) is required. Preferred Qualifications Ten or more years of successful project management work experience in the architectural and/or construction fields. A graduate degree in architecture or a facilities-related field. A current professional license. Experience in a court, government agency, or equivalent environment. Experience working with the General Services Administration (GSA).

Education

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Contacts

• Address US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit 95 Seventh Street San Francisco, CA 94103 US
• Name: Human Resources
• Email: [email protected]