Deputy Architect

Summary

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. 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. For further information, click here.