The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is seeking a proven engineering or architecture executive to serve as Assistant Superintendent, Facilities Operations Division for the Senate Office Buildings. This high impact leadership role is responsible for managing, executing, and delivering complex building operations, modernization programs, and multimillion-dollar construction initiatives that preserve the Hart, Dirksen, and Russell Senate Office Buildings.
You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on the OPM web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications. Specialized experience: is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Candidates for the GS-15 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower GS-14 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as having experience in the following areas: Managing and executing complex facilities operations or modernization programs for large historic or commercial facilities. Providing supervision and leadership in guidance to engineering-architect and facility operations and maintenance staff. Planning, formulating, and executing operating and capital budgets; preparing budget justifications. Representing an organization on technical matters at high-level meetings concerning impacts on normal building operations.
The incumbent serves as a trusted advisor to AOC executives and as a visible representative of the agency to Congressional stakeholders, tenants, and oversight bodies. Major Duties Manage and execute 24/7 building operations across the Senate Office Buildings, ensuring safety, functionality, and continuity of services. Direct, manage, and execute multimillion-dollar construction, renovation, and modernization projects, balancing preservation with future focused infrastructure needs. Lead the Preventive Maintenance Program, leveraging CAFM and other tools to reduce deferred maintenance and improve operational efficiency. Manage and execute jurisdictional budgets; plan, formulate, justify, and oversee multimillion-dollar operating and capital project budgets; monitor expenditures; ensure cost control; and realign resources to meet mission priorities. Serve as Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for assigned programs. Write scopes of work, prepare written justifications, and ensure compliance with federal and AOC procurement regulations. Monitor contractor performance, direct corrective actions, and determine adequacy of deliverables before payment. Write and deliver high level technical reports, policy recommendations, budget justifications, and project briefings for AOC leadership, Congressional stakeholders, and oversight committees. Ensure compliance with OSHA, fire/life safety, emergency preparedness, sustainability, and environmental requirements. Meet with Senators, staff, and tenants to communicate project impacts, negotiate solutions, and minimize operational disruptions. Provide executive-level leadership and supervision to GS-14 engineers, architects, and technical supervisors, as well as subordinate trades and contractor staff. Plan and assign work, evaluate performance, manage discipline, and recommend promotions and awards. Balance execution strategies between in house resources and contractors, ensuring the most cost-effective and mission critical delivery. Require supervisors and staff to maintain accurate written documentation (budget reports, project justifications, inspection records, correspondence). Foster a culture of accountability, learning, diversity, and equity; ensure compliance with all EEO and workplace safety regulations.