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

We have a rare opportunity available for a leader who has the passion and drive to inspire others to provide extraordinary services as members of one-team one-mission. 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, comprised of more than twenty buildings, nearly 18.4 million square feet of space and more than 570 acres developed over 200 years. The Architect of the Capitol is responsible for the maintenance, renovation and new construction in and around the United States Capitol Building, the House and Senate office buildings, the Library of Congress, Supreme Court, Capitol Visitor Center, U.S. Botanic Garden and Capitol Power Plant.

Requirements

Qualifications

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements for the advertised position.  You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement.  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. For more information about the Executive Core Qualifications, please visit this site: http://www.opm.gov/ses/references/GuidetoSESQuals_2010.pdfApplicants 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. Review the ECQ competencies guidance and sample resumes in OPM’s Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualification. 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

Education

Candidates should possess an undergraduate degree with a concentration in architecture, engineering, urban planning, business administration or a related field. A graduate level degree in business or a technical field is a decided plus. A candidate with architectural or engineering training is highly desired.

Education must be from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, provide only the degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education: You must show a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs have evaluated the education credentials and deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course-by-course listing if selected. For further information, click here.

Contacts

• Address Architect of the Capitol 2nd and D Street, S.W. Washington, District of Columbia 20515 United States
• Name: Marvin Cortez
• Phone: 202-538-0397
• Email: [email protected]