Summary
The Architect and Facilities Supervisor position is within the Administrative Services Office (ASO) and reports directly to the Assistant Circuit Executive for Administrative Services. The incumbent performs professional and supervisory work related to the design and project management of courthouse construction, renovation, remodeling and tenant alteration projects, as well as the day-to-day building and property management.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Open to all US Citizens and those eligible to work in the United States. An FBI Background; Master Background Investigation High Sensitive Check is required. This announcement is open until filled.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted and must travel at their own expense. Reimbursement for relocation is not available. The court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this announcement, commence interviews immediately, withdraw the announcement, or fill the position at any time, any of which actions may occur without notice.
The position will report to downtown Washington, DC; however, telework may be available on an ad hoc basis and/or according to agency policy. Employees of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit are excepted service appointments. Federal government civil service classifications or regulations do not apply. All offers of employment are provisional pending successful completion of a background check or investigation and a favorable employment suitability determination. This position is subject to Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit.
Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the United States. Non-citizens may be interviewed and considered for employment, but employment offers will only be made to individuals who qualify under one of the exceptions in 8 U.S.C.§ 1324b(a)(3)(B). Under 8 U.S.C.§1324b(a)(3)(B), a lawful permanent resident seeking citizenship may not apply for citizenship until he or she has been a permanent resident for at least five years (three years if seeking naturalization as a spouse of a citizen), at which point he or she must apply for citizenship within six months of becoming eligible, and must complete the process within two years of applying (unless there is a delay caused by the processors of the application). Non-citizens who have not been permanent residents for five years will be required to execute an affidavit that they intend to apply for citizenship when they become eligible to do so.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Education
At a minimum, candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Specialized Experience
- CL-29 ($94,359 to $153,366): Candidates must possess at least three years of progressively responsible specialized experience that provided knowledge of rules, regulations, and terminology in at least one but preferably two or more of the functional areas of space and facilities management such as architecture, project management, interior design, engineering, and facilities management. At least one of the three years of experience must have been specialized experience in supervisory or managerial professional work that provided an opportunity to acquire a thorough knowledge of the basic concepts, principles, policies, and theories of management. In addition, at least one year of specialized experience must have been at or equivalent to the CL-28 (GS-12).
- CL-30 ($111,507 to $181,228): Candidates must possess at least four years of progressively responsible specialized experience that provided knowledge of rules, regulations, and terminology in at least one but preferably two or more of the functional areas of space and facilities management such as architecture, project management, interior design, engineering, and facilities management. At least two of the four years of experience must have been specialized experience in supervisory or managerial professional work that provided an opportunity to acquire a thorough knowledge of the basic concepts, principles, policies, and theories of management. In addition, at least one year of specialized experience must have been at or equivalent to the CL-29 (GS-13).
Required Competencies
- Advanced knowledge of and professional experience using AutoCAD, Revit, Sketchup, or similar design drafting software.
- Demonstrated well-developed organizational and time-management skills and proven ability to prioritize multiple demands and meet established deadlines and commitments.
- Knowledge of and experience using SharePoint Online, Microsoft Office 365, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Ability to work independently and to set priorities across multiple assignments, as well as to work cooperatively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated leadership skills as well as the ability to manage multiple priorities within strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in architecture, interior design, engineering, or a related field is preferred.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Prior experience in space and facilities management at the federal, state, or local government level.
- Prior experience in interacting with high-ranking government officials on a regular basis.
- Prior experience working with GSA.
- Knowledge of the U.S. Courts Design Guide.
Education
At a minimum, candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants will also be evaluated based upon review of their qualifications and the application package.
Required Documents
Cover letter, résumé, completion of the provided online application (AO 78) and testing modules. See instructions for "How to Apply."
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To be considered application packages must include:
- Cover letter of no more than two pages, wherein the applicant describes the knowledge, skills, abilities, and or experience that would make the candidate well qualified to fill this position.
- Résumé outlining educational background, employment history, and other relevant information.
- Completion of the online AO-78, Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment.
- Completion of the online aptitude test and personality assessment.
Once you have the cover letter and résumé (items 1 and 2 above) readily accessible in PDF format, follow the below link to submit your files and complete the online AO-78 and online tests (items 3 and 4 above):
https://www.ondemandassessment.com/link/index/JB-LQGYYCEIE?u=116354.
Applicants who require an exception to the online application may contact Human Resources to request an alternate method using the following email:
hr@cafc.uscourts.gov. Applications submitted to this email address will not be reviewed.
Next steps
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.