What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interdisciplinary Architect/General Engineer/Community Planner position at Architect of the Capitol?
Duties
Summary
This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Engineer, Planning, Engineering and Architecture. The selectee will serve as a General Engineer, Architect or Community Planner and perform program management and/or project identification and development, with emphasis on projects involving work derived from the facility condition assessment database and new or existing public space or facilities in the master plan.
Requirements
Qualifications
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 OPM qualification standards 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. For the GS-11: Candidates for the GS-11 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower (GS-09) grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as having experience: (1) Preparing the initial planning and documentation for a number of multi-million dollar renovation and new construction projects; (2) Providing significant and innovative recommendations and/or methods to accomplish cost-effective, high-quality design and construction activities related to professional planning, architectural, sustainability, and engineering disciplines; i.e., civil, mechanical, fire protection, safety and electrical; and (3) Evaluating studies, plans, design specifications and progress reports for architectural, engineering and construction processes and projects. -OR- Qualifying on Education for the GS-11: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., [graduate education must be related to the duties of the position]. For the GS-12: Candidates for the GS-12 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower (GS-11) grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as having experience: (1) Preparing the initial planning and documentation for a number of multi-million dollar renovation and new construction projects; (2) Leading broad based programs that have impact on agency planning initiatives; (3) Providing significant and innovative recommendations and/or methods to accomplish cost-effective, high-quality design and construction activities related to professional planning, architectural, sustainability, and engineering disciplines; i.e., civil, mechanical, fire protection, safety and electrical; and (4) Evaluating studies, plans, design specifications and progress reports for architectural, engineering and construction processes and projects. For the GS-13: Candidates for the GS-13 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower (GS-12) grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as having experience: (1) Preparing the initial planning and documentation for a number of multi-million dollar renovation and new construction projects; (2) Leading broad based programs that have impact on agency planning initiatives; (3) Providing significant and innovative recommendations and/or methods to accomplish cost-effective, high-quality design and construction activities related to professional planning, architectural, sustainability, and engineering disciplines; i.e., civil, mechanical, fire protection, safety and electrical; (4) Evaluating studies, plans, design specifications and progress reports for architectural, engineering and construction processes and projects; and (5) Developing Master Plans and/or advancing existing Master Plans for a large complex of buildings.
The mission of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is to serve Congress and the Supreme Court, preserve America's Capitol and inspire memorable experiences. The AOC is responsible for the maintenance, operation, development and preservation of 18.4 million square feet of buildings and more than 570 acres of land throughout Capitol Hill. The AOC provides a welcoming and educational environment for millions of visitors through the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center and the U.S. Botanic Garden. Learn more at https://www.aoc.gov/careers. The AOC prides itself on its Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Safety and Empower (RISE).
Summary
This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Engineer, Planning, Engineering and Architecture. The selectee will serve as a General Engineer, Architect or Community Planner and perform program management and/or project identification and development, with emphasis on projects involving work derived from the facility condition assessment database and new or existing public space or facilities in the master plan.
Requirements
Qualifications
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 OPM qualification standards 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. For the GS-11: Candidates for the GS-11 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower (GS-09) grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as having experience: (1) Preparing the initial planning and documentation for a number of multi-million dollar renovation and new construction projects; (2) Providing significant and innovative recommendations and/or methods to accomplish cost-effective, high-quality design and construction activities related to professional planning, architectural, sustainability, and engineering disciplines; i.e., civil, mechanical, fire protection, safety and electrical; and (3) Evaluating studies, plans, design specifications and progress reports for architectural, engineering and construction processes and projects. -OR- Qualifying on Education for the GS-11: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., [graduate education must be related to the duties of the position]. For the GS-12: Candidates for the GS-12 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower (GS-11) grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as having experience: (1) Preparing the initial planning and documentation for a number of multi-million dollar renovation and new construction projects; (2) Leading broad based programs that have impact on agency planning initiatives; (3) Providing significant and innovative recommendations and/or methods to accomplish cost-effective, high-quality design and construction activities related to professional planning, architectural, sustainability, and engineering disciplines; i.e., civil, mechanical, fire protection, safety and electrical; and (4) Evaluating studies, plans, design specifications and progress reports for architectural, engineering and construction processes and projects. For the GS-13: Candidates for the GS-13 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower (GS-12) grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as having experience: (1) Preparing the initial planning and documentation for a number of multi-million dollar renovation and new construction projects; (2) Leading broad based programs that have impact on agency planning initiatives; (3) Providing significant and innovative recommendations and/or methods to accomplish cost-effective, high-quality design and construction activities related to professional planning, architectural, sustainability, and engineering disciplines; i.e., civil, mechanical, fire protection, safety and electrical; (4) Evaluating studies, plans, design specifications and progress reports for architectural, engineering and construction processes and projects; and (5) Developing Master Plans and/or advancing existing Master Plans for a large complex of buildings.
The mission of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is to serve Congress and the Supreme Court, preserve America's Capitol and inspire memorable experiences. The AOC is responsible for the maintenance, operation, development and preservation of 18.4 million square feet of buildings and more than 570 acres of land throughout Capitol Hill. The AOC provides a welcoming and educational environment for millions of visitors through the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center and the U.S. Botanic Garden. Learn more at https://www.aoc.gov/careers. The AOC prides itself on its Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Safety and Empower (RISE).