Director (Facility Operations)

Full Job Description

The position is in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief of Operations, Executive Director, House Office Buildings (HOB), Director of Facilities Operations Division.

The incumbent is a Supervisory General Engineer and has professional, administrative, management and supervisory oversight for an assigned area of accountability.

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.

For Engineers: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/general-engineering-series-0801/ For Architects: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/architecture-series-0808/ --AND-- 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-15 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower GS-14 grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized experience is defined as experience: Managing and/or executing complex facilities operations and/or modernization programs for large historic and/or commercial facilities; Providing supervision and/or leadership in guidance to engineering/architect or facility operations and maintenance staff; Planning, formulating, and/or executing operating and capital budgets; Preparing budget justifications; and Representing an organization on technical matters at high-level meetings concerning impacts on norrmal building operations.

Major Duties:

We are a 24-hour operation, while the core hours are 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. The selected applicant could be required to work beyond standard hours.

Duties include, but are not limited to: Assist the Executive Director and the Deputy Executive Director in the overall management of the House Office Buildings.

Provide advice and recommendations to the Executive Director on policy matters related to the management of the House Office Buildings.

Manage the following branches: Mechanical Systems, Electrical (including Electronics) and Elevators comprised of approximately 170 positions.

Responsible for operational maintenance, repair, replacement or adjustment of equipment, facilities, systems, controls, energy conservation, sustainability and recycling.

Establish and execute annual programs that provide for the timely maintenance and care of House Office Building assets.

Establish programs and work with shop supervisors to execute on an annual basis the care, maintenance or renewal as required. Fully support House Capital improvement projects.

Responsible for short- and long-range planning, establishing goals, working in a team environment and interfacing closely with finance, budget, contracting partners and in-house staff to drive fundamental processes in support of the House Office Building operational needs.

Responsibilities include reviewing designs, construction, operations and maintenance and/or commissioning of multi-million-dollar projects.

Must be able to support House Office Building revenue targets by leading or supporting existing projects as assigned and support company sales initiatives as requested by the Executive Director.

Exercise responsibility for the planning, direction, execution and control of all in-house projects from conception through commissioning and associated contract resources involved in modernization construction projects, preventive maintenance and repair of the House Office Building.

Exercise full authority to make decisions and commitments within established guidelines.

Utilize professional knowledge architecture, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, structural engineering, civil engineering or industrial engineering to approve designs and scheduling.

Responsible for ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and trade safety requirements, material management, environment, sustainability and resource management.

Represent the Superintendent in policy and technical matters at high-level conferences and meetings concerning any impact on normal House Buildings operations.

Plan, direct and control assigned aspects of the project. Responsible for the development of plans and schedules which are responsive to the dynamic nature of House schedules.

Identify actions required to execute the project directed, as well as to accommodate changes leading to the assurance of safety, environmental requirements and efficient use of equipment during operational aspects of the project.

Develop justifications for other than full and open competition in the capacity of technical certifying official (COTR).

Ensure funding availability of adequate resources consistent with project objectives. Provide professional leadership and administrative direction through subordinate supervisors and/or team leaders.

Outline overall responsibilities, makes assignments, sets priorities and provides professional, technical and administrative advice and assistance as required.

Lead change within the organization and champions innovation and the introduction of new or cutting-edge programs/processes.

Maintain effective communications with subordinates to ensure mutual understanding and support of policies, procedures and other management-initiated actions; seek suggestions from employees; ensure participation in mandatory training.

Perform other duties as assigned.