Summary This role is in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief Engineer (OCE). This is a standard position description designed for use in any organizational unit within OCE to aide in the flexibility of responding to the needs of Congress and the Supreme Court in support of our mission to Service, Preserve and Inspire. Responsibilities Supervisory Duties Exercises the full range of supervisory responsibilities for a team of staff with additional assigned employees supporting efforts across OCE. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for employees, which are clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system, establishes performance goals, and develops individual development plans. Provides guidance on performance evaluations, including due dates, adequacy of the plans and evaluations. Develops performance improvement plans (PIPs), recommending personnel actions as necessary. Provides advice and counsel to workers related to work and administrative matters. Initiates disciplinary measures as appropriate to the authority delegated in this area. Reviews and approves or disapproves leave requests. Provides for employee skills enrichment and development through identification of opportunities for coaching, mentoring, and training and strives to achieve a standard level of work and collegiality across the team. Responsible for furthering the goals of equal employment opportunity (EEO) by taking positive steps to ensure the accomplishment of EEO objectives and by adhering to nondiscriminatory non-retaliatory employment practices regarding race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, or disability. Specifically, initiates nondiscriminatory practices in the following: (1) merit promotion of employees and recruitment and hiring of applicants; (2) fair treatment of all employees; (3) encouragement and recognition of employee achievements; (4) career development of employees; and (5) full utilization of employee skills and abilities. Senior Responsibilities Trains or arranges for the training of the cost estimating group in methods and techniques of cost estimating. Monitors and reports on the status of work, checking on progress and reviewing completed work to see that the supervisor’s instructions on work priorities, methods, deadlines and quality have been met. Reports to the supervisor periodically on work accomplishments, problems, progress in mastering tasks. Estimates and reports to the team on progress in meeting established deadlines for completion of assignments, projects and tasks and ensures that all team members are aware of and participate in planning for achievement of goals and objectives. Defines and reports the results of capturing and reporting metrics related to independent government estimates (IGE’s), professional fee proposals, construction bid costs and final project costs. Reports findings to the supervisor on at least an annual basis. Cost Estimating The incumbent serves as a recognized expert on construction cost estimates for AOC appropriation requests presented to Congress. Prepares and oversees the production of studies, designs and construction cost estimates for proposed new construction, restorations and alteration projects. Develops cost estimates for new construction, interior and exterior alterations, restorations, additions and repairs to existing structures under the jurisdiction of the Architect of the Capitol. Works from outlines, schematic drawings, previous projects or field surveys taking into consideration the unique requirements for historic preservation within the national settings of the Architect of the Capitol. As Chief Cost Estimator, provides instruction and technical guidance to the cost estimating group. Serves as COR or delegates the COR responsibilities to members of the cost estimating group for the “Estimating Services” contracts. Directs the development and updates to the AOC customization template that is used to produce all estimates. Analyzes and reviews cost estimates developed for projects from consultant architectural and engineering firms for new work. Identifies and analyzes problems arising in project constructability and works with project managers to resolve under-estimates based on required adjustments. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be able to pass a drug test. Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related KSAs. You must meet the definition of specialized experience. 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. 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. Candidates for the GS-14 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower (GS-13) grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as having experience that demonstrates all of the following: Developing cost estimates for new construction and/or interior and exterior alterations, restorations, additions and repairs to existing structures; Reviewing and revising cost estimates for accuracy and compliance with applicable standards; Performing cost estimates using SUCCESS Estimator, RIB U.S. Cost, Cost OS or equivalent cost estimating software; and Working with engineers, architects, and contractors to ensure estimates are in compliance with project budget and cost projections. Prepares and oversees the production of cost estimates for professional fees of architectural and engineering firms. This includes professional fees for the development of programs of requirements, studies, designs and construction drawings for projects. Education 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 OPM vet guide 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.