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Supervisory General Engineer/Architect (Director)
Architect of the Capitol · Posted 79 days ago
Hybrid Washington, DC $144K – $197K Apply by Jul 31, 2026 General Engineering ENTJINTJINTPISTJ EngineeringOperationsFinance
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The Architect of the Capitol is seeking a Director to support the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director in the management, administration, and supervisory responsibility for the preservation, maintenance, and ongoing operations of the U.S. Capitol and Capitol Visitor Center. Oversees and directs the activities of the jurisdiction's engineering and facility operations staff and the Planning, Evaluation and Operations Branch, including the Business Financial Analyst (BFA).
What You'll Do
- →This position requires professional knowledge as an Architect or Engineer to perform planning and preventative maintenance and repair involving the oversight of contractors.
- →Supports the Executive Director and the Deputy Executive Director in the overall management of the Capitol Building Jurisdiction.
- →Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday (7:00 am - 3:30 pm) Hours may change due to operational needs of management.
- →Major Duties Leadership Responsibilities 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 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.
- →Provides for employee skills enrichment through job related coaching, mentoring and training.
- →The incumbent will foster a culture of learning, sharing, cooperation and teamwork that improves efficiency and effectiveness throughout the organization.
- →In cooperation with the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director, develops a strategic plan for the Facility Support Division that supports the AOC's strategic plan and vision.
- →Ensures that the intent and vision of the plan are incorporated into all division activities and communicated to all CB employees and that milestones are met.
Requirements
- ✓The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by at least one of the following: Related Curriculum: Degree in architectural engineering may be accepted.
- ✓Experience: An applicant lacking a degree in architecture must have had l year of experience in an architect's office or in architectural work for each year short of graduation from a program of study in architecture.
- ✓In the absence of college courses, 5 years of such experience is required.
- ✓This experience must have demonstrated that the applicant has acquired a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional architecture.
- ✓Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Education completed outside of the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in conventional/accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for Federal employment.
- ✓Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities.
- ✓Applicants educated in whole or in part of foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree.
- ✓You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing if selected.
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related KSAs.
- ✓You must meet the definition of specialized experience.
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.
- ★The Architect of the Capitol offers eligible employees opportunity to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program.
- ★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).
Personality Fit
Job ID: 63dc18bf-7c77-40fd-a7ee-3970aa855bab
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