General Engineer

Summary

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC);
Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Executive Director of Facilities Operations, House Office Buildings (HOB);
Tenant Services Division. The incumbent serves as a General Engineer, assisting the Director, Tenant Services Division in managing and administration of engineering projects in the HOB. Manages construction and renovation projects for HOB from planning to execution.

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC);
Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Executive Director of Facilities Operations, House Office Buildings (HOB);
Tenant Services Division. The incumbent serves as a General Engineer, assisting the Director, Tenant Services Division in managing and administration of engineering projects in the HOB. Manages construction and renovation projects for HOB from planning to execution.

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 General Schedule Qualification Standards.

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant 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-12 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade in the Federal service.

Specialized experience is defined as: (1) Managing engineering projects from the preliminary planning stage through the design and construction phases; (2) Performing project management and monitoring for new construction, renovations and improvements to facilities; and (3) Conducting studies to develop criteria for situations encountered during field inspections. Candidates for the GS-13 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade in the Federal service.

Specialized experience is defined as: (1) Serving as a Project Manager with responsibility for directing the development and managing the design and construction of a number of multi-million-dollar new construction and renovation projects; (2) Providing guidance, technical advice and consultation on project administration; and (3) Directing the development and managing the design and construction of a number of multi-million-dollar new construction and renovation projects.

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 US Botanic Garden.

Learn more .gov. The AOC prides itself on its Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Safety, and Empowerment (RISE).