Deputy Architect

About the role

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.

What you will do

• 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.
• As an integral member of AOC's C-Suite team, the Deputy Architect is entrusted with fulfilling the mission to maintain and preserve historic facilities on Capitol Hill while balancing the needs of internal and external stakeholders, including Senate and House Committees, individual members of Congress and the Supreme Court and the public.
• In this capacity, the Deputy Architect performs the following: Responsible for shaping and providing the strategic direction of the agency and providing leadership and oversight to subordinate organizations through C-Suite executives.
• Provides administrative and business support to all offices and activities under the AOC administrative authority.
• Serves to strengthen the agency's oversight, management and implementation of program management policies, processes and best practices.
• Leads and integrates offices and jurisdictions across the agency and ensures effective flow of operations.
• Establishes and maintains effective communications and working relationships with Members of Congress, oversight committees, heads of federal and other appropriate government agencies and external organizations and communities to advance AOC programs and objectives.
• Works with others to foster a culture where everyone belongs and is inspired to do their best work.
• Serves as a key proponent and driver for agency policy, to include organizational development and strategic planning.
• Guides C-Suite executives leading critical agency programs and efforts to translate new legislation into program goals, actions and policies.
• Develops, implements, annually updates, and maintains a long-term strategic plan.
• Represents the AOC and participates at relevant hearings, conferences and executive level meetings with officials from other federal and regulatory agencies, with Members of Congress and their staffs and private industry representatives.
• Acts for the Architect in their absence by performing necessary functions to govern agency operations.

Requirements

• Candidates must have proven executive leadership experience in delivering relevant comprehensive operational functions.
• A demonstrated aspirational leader who can build coalitions internally and externally to achieve strategic goals in a dynamic, operational environment of concurrent and competing priorities is essential.
• Must also possess the ability to motivate and manage a diverse, multidisciplinary staff.
• The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance/SCI.
• This position is designated as emergency essential.
• The incumbent serves at the pleasure of the Architect.
• 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.
• To be employed by the Architect of the Capitol in a paid position, an individual must meet one of the categories below: A citizen of the United States; A person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C.
• 1324b(a)(3)(B); A person who is admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C.
• 1158 and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; A person who owes allegiance to the United States (nationals of American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Northern Mariana Islands, and nationals who meet other requirements described in 8 U.S.C.
• 1408); or A person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States.
• Key Requirements: Successful completion of a background investigation commensurate with the risk and sensitivity level of the position You must be able to pass a drug screening Filing of a Financial Disclosure Report You must provide narratives to the ECQs and PTQs Meets qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement

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.

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How you will be evaluated

Review your resume and responses carefully. Your eligibility for consideration and qualifications for the position will be determined based upon a review of your detailed resume and your narrative responses.

Your resume will be evaluated to determine if you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) required for this position or possession of any technical expertise, and how well your background and experience relates to the self-assessment questions in the job announcement.

All applicants must submit online written statements describing accomplishments that would satisfy the ECQs.

You must address each ECQ separately and are required to respond to all ECQs and PTQs.

The AOC Human Capital Management Division (HCMD) reviews each application package for eligibility and demonstration of executive experience for each ECQ and PTQ via accomplishments and experiences provided in the resume and questionnaire, and that you submitted all required documentation.

An executive panel may review application packages, select candidates for interviews, and refer the best qualified to the selecting official for further consideration. The Architect of the Capitol provides final approval. Falsifying your background, education or experience is cause for non-selection or disqualification from further consideration.

A complete application is required for consideration; please review the Required Documents section.

Please note that a complete application is required for consideration.

(Please review the “Required Documents” section of this job announcement to see what must be included in a complete application). You may preview questions for this vacancy.

Documents you must provide

• The Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) job application process is designed to ensure you only provide information necessary to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility for the position vacancy.
• To apply for this position, you only need to submit: a) your resume and b) answers to the online vacancy assessment questionnaire.
• The online questionnaire contains eligibility and screening questions and other relevant information.
• No additional documentation or attachments are required at the time of application.
• Your resume must be two (2) pages and include your education, training, and work experience, with job titles, employment dates, duties, and accomplishments.
• Nothing further is required until it is requested by AOC's Human Capital Management Division.
• If additional documentation is required for the position, you will be asked to provide it during the interview or selection process.
• At that time, you may be asked to submit documentation to support statements made in your resume.
• For example, you may be asked to provide a copy of your diploma, college transcripts, or proof of Federal employment status.
• If the position requires licensure or certification, you will be asked to provide proof at the time of selection.
• If Veterans' preference is claimed, you will be asked to submit proof (DD-214, and, if claiming a 10-point preference, a SF-15 and the proof required by that form).
• Failure to provide the required documents will end further consideration and/or result in the withdrawal of any tentative job offers.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.

The AOC offers: Competitive salary, comprehensive retirement plan, monetary and non-monetary awards, and other employee recognition. Health, dental, vision and life insurance options as well as flexible spending accounts; the government shares the cost of health and life insurance premiums. Training and developmental opportunities.

Flexible work hours, subsidized transportation options and paid annual and sick leave and holidays. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position and work schedule. Contact the hiring agency for more information on specific benefits offered.

The Architect of the Capitol offers eligible employees opportunity to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program. This position is authorized to earn 8 hours of annual leave per bi-weekly pay period.

What to expect next

You will receive a notice generated by the USAJOBSs System when you have successfully submitted your application. We will review your application and transcript(s) (if you are qualifying based on education) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. You can check the status of your application by logging into ***

You may also sign up to receive automatic emails anytime the status of your application has changed by logging into your USAJOBS Account, editing your profile and changing the ‘Notification Settings' to indicate that you want to be notified by email when the status changes.

Information regarding the status of your application should be updated in the system within two (2) weeks after the closing date of this job announcement.

Additional information

Veteran's preference does not apply to AOC's senior executive positions. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System. If you are exempt from registration under Selective Service Law, you must provide appropriate proof of exemption.

Please visit the Selective Service System website for more information. DRUG TESTING: The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is a Drug Free Workplace. As part of the AOC's suitability assessment, a candidate tentatively selected for a position who is not currently an AOC employee is required to submit to screening for illegal drug use.

Satisfactory completion of a drug test is a condition of employment with the Agency. A candidate must test negative prior to being eligible for appointment into a position. We will schedule, provide and cover the cost for the drug test.

The selectee(s) under the vacancy announcement for this position is subject to a criminal record check by the U.S. Capitol Police and satisfactory adjudication to be eligible for employment at the Architect of the Capitol. The Architect of the Capitol is an E-VERIFY Participant.

E-VERIFY is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment authorization in the United States.

If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the DHS Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-VERIFY" electronic system.

For more information on E-Verify, please visit *** The Architect of the Capitol is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information and/or disability.

This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Moving expenses are not authorized. Relocation expenses are not authorized. All application materials become the property of the Architect of the Capitol.