Summary This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief of Operations (ChOps), Superintendent, House Office Buildings (HOB), Assistant Superintendent, Facilities Management Division, Business Operations Branch. The selectee will serve as the Operations Manager for HOB and oversee administrative and support functions and will serve as a liaison with various divisions. Responsibilities This position is emergency essential - Depending on the type of emergency the employee may be required to report to work during emergency situations. Major Duties: Supervisory Exercises the full range of supervisory responsibilities for the HOB financial, administrative, Computer Assisted Facility Management (CAFM) program and logistics team supporting operations in the HOB. Provides leadership to ensure support for equal employment opportunity (EEO) goals and requirements. Practices non-discriminatory and non-retaliatory employment actions and prevents unlawful discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, age or disability. Performs administrative and technical supervisory functions for subordinates. Assigns duties and evaluates performance. Manages the organizational unit’s budget and workload. Develops performance requirements for subordinates and ensures a mutual understanding of the performance standards. Resolves complaints and grievances. Provides for employee skills enrichment through job related coaching, mentoring and training. The individual will foster a culture of learning, sharing, cooperation and teamwork that improves efficiency and effectiveness throughout the organization. Demonstrates skill in developing and delivering oral and written presentations as well as making recommendations on management issues in concise and convincing language. Responsible for utilizing a thorough knowledge of and compliance with applicable AOC and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety rules and regulations to ensure that work progresses in a safe manner and to initiate or take corrective action. Budget Formulation and Execution and Financial Management Independently oversees and manages the financial management of HOB appropriated funds, including long- and short-term budget formulation and execution. Analyzes appropriation legislation for impact on assigned programs and funds. Reviews and formulates guidance for developing an integrated budget for the HOB. Receives and interprets budget data calls in light of organizational program priorities in keeping with HOB, AOC and Congressional requirements. Oversees responses to AOC budget data requests. Develops budget estimates and informational and analytical materials. Develops planning and performance analyses and evaluations that encompass programmatic budget milestones. Leads planning of management and decision-making for effective resource allocation in support of the accomplishment of HOB strategic and operational goals and objectives. Oversees control, monitoring, and adjustment mechanisms for budget execution. Strategic Planning, Evaluation, Analysis and Reporting Independently performs studies and reviews to understand and plan for organizational structure, policy, process, operations and financial implications. Assesses the productivity, quality, effectiveness and efficiencies of business processes. Recommends corrective action to improve recognized deficiencies. Reviews and interprets new and established policies, directives, instructions, regulations and standard operating procedures to determine their impact on the HOB and its programs and activities. Researches and investigates new or improved business and management practices for application in HOB. Plans, advises and makes recommendations to management on implementation of new policies, procedures, processes or methods to achieve ever-higher levels of organizational performance. Compiles information and generates responses to reporting requests from the AOC, House Committees, Offices of Inspector General (OIG) and Congress as appropriate. Identifies and develops data required in the management and direction of programs, including developing, monitoring and reviewing dashboard metrics. Oversees the Computer Assisted Facility management program to properly track and evaluate work order management processes, ultimately leading to improved efficiencies in building operations and facility maintenance. Acquisition, Assistance and Material Management Provides guidance to HOB’s procurement and supply management team. Establishes and oversees procedures for developing and managing cooperative agreements. Ensures that the HOB meets all government and agency regulations, policies and procedures and endeavors to achieve AOC Small Business Goals. Preparation of Written Materials Prepares reports, correspondence, memoranda and other documents relevant to program activities, such as responses to the AOC Performance and Accountability Report, Chief of Operations’ Monthly Reports, weekly reports, cost analyses, quarterly capital reports, award program plans and training plans. Incorporates the contributions of other writers into documents. Documents and flow charts business processes and works with staff to recommend solutions to streamline or combine work processes. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must meet the specialized experience required for the position. Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related KSAs. You must pass a drug test. You must meet a minimum of 3 of the 5 specialized experience examples. “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.” Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm (Hours may be flexible within core business hours or may change due to operational need). This position is emergency essential. Depending on the type of emergency the employee may be required to report to work during emergency situations. 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 http://www.opm.gov/qualifications. 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. Candidates for the GS-14 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: (1) Providing leadership and/or administrative and technical supervision of staff, including managing workload, training and development, performance management, resource management and space requirements; (2) Planning, coordinating and directing the development and execution of strategic initiatives, standards, policies, procedures and systems to meet current and future operational objectives; (3) Performing complex analysis of facilities management and support services programs and operations and making recommendations to improve organizational performance; (4) Developing and implementing process improvements and cross-functional initiatives in support of organizational programs, operations and strategic goals; and (5) Developing innovative solutions to resolve complex problems and directing corrective action. Must meet a minimum of 3 of the 5 specialized experience examples. Education There are no educational requirements for this position, however a Bachelor's degree is desirable. Additional Information Welcome Veterans. The Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) gives veterans' preference rights in the legislative branch to certain veterans as applied by the Congressional Accountability Act. Veterans' preference is applied on this vacancy announcement. If you are a veteran and have been separated under honorable conditions, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility; SF-15, if applicable; and Department of Veterans Affairs documentation of disability, if applicable. For more information, please visit http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.asp#6. 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 http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc\_1185221678150.shtm 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. Probationary Period - A newly appointed selectee is subject to the completion of a one-year trial/probationary period, regardless of whether or not a trial/probationary period has been completed previously with the Architect of the Capitol or another Federal agency. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies in any of the jurisdictions of the Architect of the Capitol. All application materials become the property of the Architect of the Capitol.