Summary
This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Engineer, Construction Division, Construction Branch. The selectee oversees and manages the work of construction management teams. Projects involve renovation, restoration and improvement of structures in assigned jurisdictions which are of great historical significance and requires the use of specialized construction methods to accomplish the work.
Duties
*** This position is temporary in nature and is not to exceed 24 months. This is strictly a temporary appointment where there is no permanent need or permanent funding available for the work involved. This position is subject to the project needs of the Agency. Therefore, the appointment could be terminated at any time due to shortage of work or shortage of funds without any advance notice. If project work continues however, it could be extended beyond the 24-month time frame at the sole discretion of the Agency. As a non-permanent employee, you may also be separated for failure to meet management's expectations, with no advance notice. *** TWO SELECTIONS WILL BE MADE FROM THIS VACANCY. Day Shift: 4:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M. Hours may change due to Operational Needs of Management Major Duties: -Performs constructability reviews and collaborates with consultants, architects, engineers, and estimators in advance of demolition, renovation and construction projects. -Directs construction teams composed of in-house and/or external construction teams. Provides technical guidance and clarification as needed to resolve technical difficulties. -Monitors AOC staff and contractors' safety protocols and fully enforces all applicable safety standards and regulations. Complies with all OSHA safety rules and regulations to ensure that work progresses in a safe manner. -Schedules meetings to identify action items, milestones, reasonableness of construction schedule, and phasing requirements. -Participates in the review of proposals and selection of contractors as a technical evaluation panel member. -Contributes to the development of construction specifications by reviewing draft contract documents for practicability, accuracy, risk management, and completeness. Assists in preparing documents for bid and award process. -Monitors and inspects in house trades and contractor performance to ensure that the entire scope of the contract is performed and all quality requirements specified are in strict compliance. Develops effective quality assurance and surveillance plans to proactively identify and correct any deficiencies in work and materials. Takes appropriate actions to correct non-compliant and deficient work by initiating issuance of notices to comply and letters of concerns.
Requirements
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.”
Education
No education substitution
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 responses to job specific self-assessment questions. Your resume will be evaluated based on evidence of your ability to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) for this position, possession of any specialized experience, and how well your background and experience relates to the self-assessment questions in the job announcement. The self-assessment questions relate to the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies: Knowledge of construction practices and techniques. Ability to plan and manage construction projects. Experience in investigating contract change orders or deviations requiring engineering determinations. Ability to communicate effectively in writing. Ability to communicate effectively orally. Your responses to the self assessment questions serve as the basis for your initial rating. You will receive a numerical score based on your responses to these questions. Next, your responses will be evaluated by a Human Resources Specialist and/or a subject matter expert against the information provided in your resume and optional cover letter. Your resume must support your answers to the self assessment questions. Falsifying your background, education, and/or experience is cause for not hiring you or disqualification for further consideration. 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.