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Architect of the Capitol

Supervisory Engineer (Deputy Superintendent), SR-0801

Announcement Number:	WP SOB-2013-110	Application Deadline:	07/08/2013
Locations:	Washington, Dist of Columbia	Open Date:	06/07/2013
Salary Range:	Min: 130000.0 - Max: 156000.0	Location Notes:	Washington DC
Pay Schedule:	Annual	Who May Apply:	Unrestricted
Time Limit:	Permanent - No time limit	Promotion Potential:	0
Number of Vacancies:	1	Work Schedule:	Full Time

Agency Marketing Statement:

The mission of the Architect of the Capitol is to serve Congress and the Supreme Court, preserve America's Capitol and inspire memorable experiences. Under the leadership of Stephen T. Ayers, FAIA, LEED AP, the roles and responsibilities of the Architect of the Capitol cover an expansive and diverse portfolio. The AOC is responsible for the maintenance, operation, development and preservation of 17.4 million square feet of buildings and more than 470 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. The AOC delivers professional expertise on the preservation and curating of architectural and artistic elements entrusted to our care. Learn more at www.aoc.gov.

CORE VALUES:

The AOC prides itself on our Core Values of Teamwork, Integrity, Pride and Professionalism.

The PROFESSIONALISM and INTEGRITY of each AOC employee demonstrates our dedication to providing quality services and our commitment to holding ourselves to the highest standards.

We recognize that we do our best work through TEAMWORK, each of us lending our individual strengths and talents to the greater goal of the entire team. We respect each other and rely on each other in our efforts to make the AOC a center of excellence.

We take great PRIDE in what we do and in the honor of serving Congress, the Supreme Court, and the American people each and every day.

The mission of the Architect of the Capitol is to serve Congress and the Supreme Court, preserve America's Capitol and inspire memorable experiences. Under the leadership of Stephen T. Ayers, FAIA, LEED AP, the roles and responsibilities of the Architect of the Capitol cover an expansive and diverse portfolio. The AOC is responsible for the maintenance, operation, development and preservation of 17.4 million square feet of buildings and more than 470 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. The AOC delivers professional expertise on the preservation and curating of architectural and artistic elements entrusted to our care. Learn more at www.aoc.gov. CORE VALUES: The AOC prides itself on our Core Values of Teamwork, Integrity, Pride and Professionalism. The PROFESSIONALISM and INTEGRITY of each AOC employee demonstrates our dedication to providing quality services and our commitment to holding ourselves to the highest standards. We recognize that we do our best work through TEAMWORK, each of us lending our individual strengths and talents to the greater goal of the entire team. We respect each other and rely on each other in our efforts to make the AOC a center of excellence. We take great PRIDE in what we do and in the honor of serving Congress, the Supreme Court, and the American people each and every day.

Notes:

Location: Architect of the Capitol, Office of Chief Operating Officer, Office of the Superintendent, Senate Office Buildings

THIS POSITION IS BEING FILLED THROUGH AN ON-LINE APPLICATION SYSTEM.

To apply, go to www.aoc.gov or http://www.avuedigitalservices.com/aoc/applicant.html (Be sure URL is typed in all lower case).

ANY ADDITIONAL REQUIRED FORMS MUST BE ATTACHED AS TEXT, PDF, OR IMAGE FILES TO YOUR JOB APPLICATION. FORMS RECEIVED BY FAX, EMAIL OR U.S. POSTAL SERVICE DELIVERY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

If you are unable to apply on-line, you may visit our Employment Center for technical assistance in entering your application. The Employment Center is located at 441 Second & D Streets S.W., Washington, D.C., Room H2-178, and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You may call (202) 226-7000 for directions.

Application submitted by any form of mail delivery will not be accepted.

DO NOT email, fax or deliver applications or forms for this vacancy. All applications must be submitted, and forms attached, on-line through AVUE Digital Services.

ANNOUNCEMENT CLOSES AT 11:59 PM ON THE CLOSING DATE.

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The position serves at the pleasure of the Architect of the Capitol.

The position requires a top secret clearance. The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a top secret clearance.

Applicants must show successful completion of a bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited college or university.

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Applicants are required to prepare narrative responses to address each of the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and technical qualifications. You will see the Executive Core Qualifications under the "Technical Qualifications" heading when you apply for the position online in AVUE Digital Services.

The ECQs serve to assess executive experience and potential. They help determine whether an individual has the broad executive skills needed in a variety of executive positions. In addressing each of the ECQs, it is recommended that you structure your responses by describing a specific challenge, describe the context of the environment, action taken, and the outcome or results for such actions. Please provide examples for each area, where practical.

For guidance on how to prepare your narrative response, you may wish to visit the following U.S. Office of Personnel Management Website: http://www.opm.gov/ses/references/GuidetoSESQuals_2010.pdf

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***ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE U.S. CITIZENS*** ********************************************************************************************************
Location: Architect of the Capitol, Office of Chief Operating Officer, Office of the Superintendent, Senate Office Buildings THIS POSITION IS BEING FILLED THROUGH AN ON-LINE APPLICATION SYSTEM. To apply, go to www.aoc.gov or http://www.avuedigitalservices.com/aoc/applicant.html (Be sure URL is typed in all lower case). ANY ADDITIONAL REQUIRED FORMS MUST BE ATTACHED AS TEXT, PDF, OR IMAGE FILES TO YOUR JOB APPLICATION. FORMS RECEIVED BY FAX, EMAIL OR U.S. POSTAL SERVICE DELIVERY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may visit our Employment Center for technical assistance in entering your application. The Employment Center is located at 441 Second & D Streets S.W., Washington, D.C., Room H2-178, and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You may call (202) 226-7000 for directions. Application submitted by any form of mail delivery will not be accepted. DO NOT email, fax or deliver applications or forms for this vacancy. All applications must be submitted, and forms attached, on-line through AVUE Digital Services. ANNOUNCEMENT CLOSES AT 11:59 PM ON THE CLOSING DATE. ******************************************************************************************************** The position serves at the pleasure of the Architect of the Capitol. The position requires a top secret clearance. The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a top secret clearance. Applicants must show successful completion of a bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited college or university. ******************************************************************************************************** Applicants are required to prepare narrative responses to address each of the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and technical qualifications. You will see the Executive Core Qualifications under the "Technical Qualifications" heading when you apply for the position online in AVUE Digital Services. The ECQs serve to assess executive experience and potential. They help determine whether an individual has the broad executive skills needed in a variety of executive positions. In addressing each of the ECQs, it is recommended that you structure your responses by describing a specific challenge, describe the context of the environment, action taken, and the outcome or results for such actions. Please provide examples for each area, where practical. For guidance on how to prepare your narrative response, you may wish to visit the following U.S. Office of Personnel Management Website: http://www.opm.gov/ses/references/GuidetoSESQuals_2010.pdf ******************************************************************************************************** ***ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE U.S. CITIZENS*** ********************************************************************************************************

Duties:

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Superintendent, Senate Office Buildings (SOB). The Deputy Superintendent is responsible for planning, administering, and managing work operations and maintenance activities of structural, mechanical, and facilities management in the Senate Office Buildings. In carrying out such responsibilities the incumbent ensures compliance with rules, regulations, and procedures; life safety considerations; and other applicable laws. The incumbent carries out such responsibilities through close and continuous coordination with staff of the U.S. Senate and through close and continuous coordination with appropriate financial, technical, and managerial staff of the AOC.
This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Superintendent, Senate Office Buildings (SOB). The Deputy Superintendent is responsible for planning, administering, and managing work operations and maintenance activities of structural, mechanical, and facilities management in the Senate Office Buildings. In carrying out such responsibilities the incumbent ensures compliance with rules, regulations, and procedures; life safety considerations; and other applicable laws. The incumbent carries out such responsibilities through close and continuous coordination with staff of the U.S. Senate and through close and continuous coordination with appropriate financial, technical, and managerial staff of the AOC.
The incumbent is responsible for the general leadership, supervision and direction of the physical infrastructure of the complex of Senate Office Buildings. In this capacity, the incumbent oversees/manages in excess of 500 employees performing a full range of operational, maintenance and project related activities. Provides expert guidance, advice, and recommendations on problems and critical matters pertaining to the SOB operations and programs.
The incumbent is responsible for the general leadership, supervision and direction of the physical infrastructure of the complex of Senate Office Buildings. In this capacity, the incumbent oversees/manages in excess of 500 employees performing a full range of operational, maintenance and project related activities. Provides expert guidance, advice, and recommendations on problems and critical matters pertaining to the SOB operations and programs.
The incumbent serves as a senior engineer in coordinating and integrating the planning, programming, development, oversight, scheduling, and overall management of resources for multi-phase projects. Formulates a master plan to forecast the work necessary to ensure the future care of facilities. Reviews records, inspects equipment, assesses the inside and outside conditions of the structures and determines where existing plans are insufficient to carry the SOB successfully into the 21st century. Prepares briefs to explain the need for specific projects.
The incumbent serves as a senior engineer in coordinating and integrating the planning, programming, development, oversight, scheduling, and overall management of resources for multi-phase projects. Formulates a master plan to forecast the work necessary to ensure the future care of facilities. Reviews records, inspects equipment, assesses the inside and outside conditions of the structures and determines where existing plans are insufficient to carry the SOB successfully into the 21st century. Prepares briefs to explain the need for specific projects.
Manages and technically directs contract administration activities for long-term, extensive technical service contracts. Monitors the status of contract performance, approves progress payments, provides recommendations on contractor proposals. Monitors contractor activities to ensure compliance with technical, financial, delivery, and other terms of the contract. Develops statement of work and resolves disputes that arise.
Manages and technically directs contract administration activities for long-term, extensive technical service contracts. Monitors the status of contract performance, approves progress payments, provides recommendations on contractor proposals. Monitors contractor activities to ensure compliance with technical, financial, delivery, and other terms of the contract. Develops statement of work and resolves disputes that arise.
Exercises advanced technical knowledge of the limitations of proven concepts and practices on systems, equipment, and/or hardware to correctly evaluate problem resolution alternatives or the risk associated with using or replacing a nonconforming component. Prepares policy development, requirements analysis and definition, technical evaluations, and makes recommendations within functional and/or technical areas of expertise. Identifies, investigates, and reports hardware, procedural, and documentation problems, anomalies, and discrepancies and monitors corrective actions.
Exercises advanced technical knowledge of the limitations of proven concepts and practices on systems, equipment, and/or hardware to correctly evaluate problem resolution alternatives or the risk associated with using or replacing a nonconforming component. Prepares policy development, requirements analysis and definition, technical evaluations, and makes recommendations within functional and/or technical areas of expertise. Identifies, investigates, and reports hardware, procedural, and documentation problems, anomalies, and discrepancies and monitors corrective actions.
Meets with Senators, the Senate staff and other building occupants affected by major construction, remodeling, renovation, relocation projects, temporary services discontinuation, or other inconveniences. Provides information on the nature and progress of projects, makes temporary movement arrangements, and provides additional services to ease the discomforts during these projects.

Prepares resource requirements for complex or high value projects or programs in areas of design, construction, or modification of facilities, systems equipment, or hardware. Resolves unique or controversial problems that require engineering compromises and decisions. Exercises outstanding technical judgment in isolating essential features of problems and adapting or extending newly established guides or precedents or problem resolution.

Serves as safety officer and environmental officer and is responsible for developing programs and policies to ensure that all operations are in accordance with established standards.

Addresses quality control issues related to major components requiring special management emphasis because of their unusual operational importance. Reviews material deficiency reports. Initiates investigations of poor quality replacement components and parts being supplied by vendors.
Meets with Senators, the Senate staff and other building occupants affected by major construction, remodeling, renovation, relocation projects, temporary services discontinuation, or other inconveniences. Provides information on the nature and progress of projects, makes temporary movement arrangements, and provides additional services to ease the discomforts during these projects. Prepares resource requirements for complex or high value projects or programs in areas of design, construction, or modification of facilities, systems equipment, or hardware. Resolves unique or controversial problems that require engineering compromises and decisions. Exercises outstanding technical judgment in isolating essential features of problems and adapting or extending newly established guides or precedents or problem resolution. Serves as safety officer and environmental officer and is responsible for developing programs and policies to ensure that all operations are in accordance with established standards. Addresses quality control issues related to major components requiring special management emphasis because of their unusual operational importance. Reviews material deficiency reports. Initiates investigations of poor quality replacement components and parts being supplied by vendors.