Duties

*** This position is temporary in nature and is not to exceed 2 years. This is strictly a temporary appointment where there is no permanent need or permanent funding available for the work involved. It is a position that 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 two year 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. ***

Night Shift (8:00 PM - 6:30 AM) -Monday - Thursday

Hours May Change Depending on the Operational Needs of Management

DUTIES:

On Site Construction Management

• Provides on-site construction direction and coordination to enforce safety, maintain schedules, ensure scope requirements are within budget and ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Provides guidance to trade supervisors to ensure projects are done efficiently and effectively, requiring little rework.
• Directs construction teams to ensure tasks are done efficiently and effectively, requiring little rework.
• Coordinates with jurisdiction representatives for power outages, drain downs, etc.
• Verifies critical path items are ordered and critical path tasks are completed.
• Develops and submits requests for information and potential change orders.
• Ensures scope is complete and coordinates quality control inspections.
• Recommends acceptance or rejection of construction activities and tasks.
• Manages punch list and closeout process.
• Ensures redlines drawings are completed.

Construction Project Management

• Monitors project financial outlook and confirms projects are within budget and on schedule.
• Provides feedback to construction managers if there are funding shortages or overruns that may affect project completion.
• Attends project meeting to plan upcoming work for trade employees to ensure milestones are met.
• Works with construction managers, jurisdiction representatives, consultants and clients to determine risks and makes recommendations to mitigate risks through review of construction documents and changing scopes of works.
• Works with engineers and architects, consultants and AOC staff to resolve conflicts and concerns.
• Assists construction manager in preparing reports to keep jurisdiction representatives and stakeholders informed of project status.

Construction Advice and Guidance

• Prepares constructability reviews and collaborates with consultants, architects and engineers during project proposal phase.
• Reviews project prior to construction to provide value engineering by recommending design changes and means and methods.
• Provides feedback to construction managers about lessons learned.

Contractor Oversight

• Monitors and inspects contractor performance to ensure that the entire scope of the contract is performed and all quality requirements specified are in compliance.
• Develops effective quality assurance and surveillance plans to proactively identify deficiencies in work and material.
• Informs project construction manager of deficiencies so they can take appropriate action to correct non-compliant and deficient work.
• Coordinates access requests with jurisdictions, the Chief Administrative Officer and United States Capitol Police.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen.
• You must be able to pass a drug test.
• Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related KSAs.
• You must meet the definition of specialized experience.

“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.”

How You Will Be Evaluated

• 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 that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

  A variety of health insurance plans; retirement system with investment options; paid holidays; paid sick and annual (vacation) leave; life insurance; incentive systems; subsidized transportation; training and development opportunities, etc.

  Selected applicant(s) may be eligible to earn a higher annual leave accrual rate credit towards annual leave accrual based on prior non-Federal or uniformed service work experience. The amount of service credit will be based on specialized experience or qualifying experience that is provided on the applicant profile submitted. As such, if you are a new employee to the Federal Government or a rehire, it is important that you provide a work history that lists all directly related positions held, and it must include the dates of employment (month/day/year).

  The Architect of the Capitol offers eligible employees opportunity to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program.

  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  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 should list your education, training and work experience including 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.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

  You MUST apply online. FORMS RECEIVED BY FAX, EMAIL OR U.S. POSTAL SERVICE DELIVERY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
  If you are a new user to the USAJOBS Site and have never registered for an account; you will first need to create an account profile with your basic contact information and a resume to begin applying. You must be a registered USAJOBS user AND you must be signed-in to your account in order to apply for this position. For help with setting up an account or for general assistance in using USAJOBS, go to USAJOBS Help Page.
  NEED HELP?
  If you experience any difficulties with the application site, help is available! If you have problems completing your on-line application, contact the Monster Hiring Management Help Desk at 1-866-656-6831 or by e-mail at MGSHELP@monster.com. The help desk is available Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time. You may call and leave a voice mail message at all other times.
  All required supporting documents will be collected electronically via the USAJOBS “Saved Documents” feature.
  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.

  Agency contact information

  Paulette Dixon-Ellis

  Phone

  000-000-0000

  Fax

  000-000-0000

  Email

  Paulette.Dixon-Ellis@aoc.gov

  Address

  Architect of the Capitol
  2nd and D Street, S.W.
  Washington, District of Columbia 20515
  United States

  Next steps

  You will receive a notice generated by the USAJOBS 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 http://www.usajobs.gov. 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.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

Applications will be accepted from all U.S. Citizens. Note: Please be advised that federal retired annuitant candidates may only be considered as a temporary employee if the role can be filled in that capacity.