Summary
The Deputy Director directs the Construction Management Division of the Office of Planning, Design and Construction (OPDC), with responsibility for providing leadership, vision, strategic direction, policy, advocacy, and coordination of construction management for the Smithsonian Institution. The incumbent is responsible for the safety, cost effectiveness, efficiency, and overall quality of all construction projects for the Institution.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
This position is open to U.S. Citizens and U.S. Nationals.
Note: Federal employees with permanent status or individuals eligible for special appointing authorities should apply to Job Announcement #EX-24-11. Only one vacancy exists, and selection will be made from one of the announcements.
Duties
Serves as principal advisor and SI’s subject matter expert on all aspects of facilities construction. Advises and provides recommendations on broad policy, program and human resource matters affecting facilities construction aspects of Smithsonian programs and operations. Oversees visioning, strategic and business planning, goal setting, quality implementation, organizational performance measurement, and reinvention efforts, ensuring alignment with the vision, values, and goals of the Secretary, and the Under Secretary for Finance and Administration/CFO.
Through subordinate supervisors, plans, organizes, directs, and supervises the personnel and activities of Office of Planning and Project Execution, Construction Management Division (CMD).
The incumbent provides technical and managerial facilities support for the entire Institution, and ensure facility designs and construction projects comply with statutory requirements, meet fiscal obligations, and provide a useful and pleasing environment to support ongoing research and community enjoyment in the Institution's programs.
The incumbent will lead the CMD to incorporate latest technologies and industry best practices into a complex, aging, and expanding inventory of historical research and museum facilities.
The incumbent will manage the completion of an aggressively growing construction program. During the next ten years the Institution will invest more than $1 billion to revitalize aging facilities and construct new facilities to support additional exhibits and programs. In the next few years alone, the program is expected to triple in size. The growth in project workload will require an emphasis on processes and procedures, and development of a training program to ensure appropriate performance standards are achieved throughout the division.
The incumbent ensures that there are adequate control systems established, implemented, and evaluated to monitor expenses of the construction management initiatives and services and that these budgeted amounts are not exceeded.
Serves as the Smithsonian Institution’s (SI) expert in the development of policy, standards, and procedures to ensure operation of an effective and efficient construction management program for all SI facilities.
Develops, implements controls and identifies potential problems related to safety programs for construction sites. Coordinates and reviews the overall safety program for the SI construction program. Ensures effectiveness of safety initiatives, programs, policies, practices, and procedures.
Provides expert technical advice and guidance to heads of major offices, museums and research centers on contract and internal construction management services, contract development and administration, contract supervision and inspection, and facilities planning and programs.
Is accountable for the efficient and effective utilization of resources to administer contracts procured by the SI Contracting Officer for construction services through bid solicitation or negotiation. Is responsible for meeting all schedules and for remaining within authorized funding levels (both federal and trust generated).
Makes decisions on construction management services and program functions or issues that cannot be resolved by CMD Associate Director, Resident Engineering staff, Senior Construction Managers, and/or Construction Managers. Assures that division Construction Management Services provides technical advice on preliminary and continuing building plans and designs; repair and revitalization initiatives; program analysis; cost analysis; professional consultations; ongoing field work; project liaison with contractors and building/museum heads; contract and internal contract management services; and contract development, administration and inspection.
Keeps abreast of the latest private and public sector developments related to construction management, maintains liaison with counterparts in other federal agencies and outside organizations, universities, and the cultural community; evaluates the applicability of those developments for SI construction management services and incorporates into SI programs as appropriate.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Pass Pre-Employment Background Investigation
- May need to complete a Probationary Period
- Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer
- Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service
Meets the basic qualifications and specialized experience as listed below.
Qualifications
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must clearly demonstrate the necessary level of managerial and leadership skills and competence to perform successfully in this Deputy Director, Construction Management position. In order to qualify for this position, SL-0801/0808-00, applicants must meet the Basic Qualifications (listed in I or II) AND the specialized experience requirement noted below. This is an interdisciplinary position, and qualifications may be met through one of the following professional occupation series.
I. Basic Qualifications for Engineer, SL-0801:
A. Degree: Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor’s degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.
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B. Combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following:
1. Professional registration or licensure -- Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration. For example, an applicant who attains registration through a State Board's eminence provision as a manufacturing engineer typically would be rated eligible only for manufacturing engineering positions.
2. Written Test -- Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico.
3. Specified academic courses -- Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in the basic requirements under paragraph A. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program as described in paragraph A.
4. Related curriculum -- Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Ordinarily there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions.
The above examples of related curricula are not all inclusive.
II. Basic Qualifications for Architect, SL-0808:
A. Degree: architecture; or related field that included 60 semester hours of course work in architecture or related disciplines of which at least (1) 30 semester hours were in architectural design, and (2) 6 semester hours were in each of the following: structural technology, properties of materials and methods of construction, and environmental control systems.
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B. Combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the arts and sciences underlying professional architecture, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the architectural principles, methods, and techniques and their applications to the design and construction or improvement of buildings.
Registration as a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect is desirable.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
In addition to the Basic Qualifications in one of the above occupations, applicants must have one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-15 level. Specialized experience is defined as the demonstrated knowledge and skills to provide leadership, vision, and coordination of construction management for a large facilities program. The applications that meet the basic qualifications will be evaluated further against the following criteria:
1. Leadership experience at a managerial level that includes visioning, strategic planning, goal setting and metric development for large facilities construction and revitalization programs.
2. Demonstrated skill in managing major construction projects within time and cost perimeters.
3. Demonstrated ability to apply the latest technology and /or industry best practices to manage a complex multi-facility construction program.
4. Skill in leading, supervising and managing a multi-disciplined and culturally diverse workforce, including fostering teamwork and high morale; attracting, retaining, motivating, and providing guidance to a diverse workforce; and implementing EEO/Affirmative Action policies and programs.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
The Smithsonian offers a comprehensive benefits program for both Federal and Trust employees. See www.sihr.si.edu for details. We also offer a rich program of services and opportunities to balance and enhance your work life. They include: Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center (an accredited educational program for children between the ages of 3 months to 6 years), transportation benefits, professional interest groups, employee advocacy groups, special events such as brown bag lunches, an annual picnic on the Mall, an annual holiday party, free lectures, behind-the-scenes tours and employee discounts at our theaters, shops and after hours events. These and other programs have made the Smithsonian one of the top 10 places to work in the government.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
The qualifications listed in this document will be used along with your resume and your responses to the questions posed in the electronic application process to determine the candidates who will move forward in the evaluation process. When crafting your responses to the questions, please provide concise, detailed information on your background and experience.
Applicants who meet or exceed minimum qualifications will be assigned to one of three category groups based on job-related criteria:
Best Category - Meets the minimum qualification requirements and excels in most of the job-related competencies set forth above.
Better Category - Meets the minimum qualification requirements and satisfies most of the job-related competencies set forth above.
Good Category - Meets the minimum qualification requirements but does not satisfy most of the job-related competencies set forth above to a substantive degree.
This category rating process does not add veterans' preference points or apply the "rule of three” but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. A selecting official may make selections from the highest quality category (Best Category) provided no preference eligible in that category is passed over to select a non-preference eligible in that category unless the requirements of 5 U.S.C. 3317(b) or 3318(b) are satisfied.
Preference eligibles who meet minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent must be listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-9 grade level or higher.
Applicants who have not submitted a resume in the USAJobs system will not be considered for this position.
Important Note: Your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses to the occupational questionnaire or other assessment tool for consistency. If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than supported by your resume, you will be assigned a rating commensurate to your described experience. Your resume should provide sufficient information regarding how your education and experience relate to the major duties and qualifications criteria listed for this position.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the average number of hours per week spent in such employment. You may preview questions for this vacancy.
Required Documents
- Your application package should include the following documents:
- Resume
- Proof of Veteran's Preference - DD214 (Member 4 Copy), if you are a veteran. Additionally, applicants claiming 10-point preference must complete Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, as well as additional documentation required by the SF-15, such as a VA letter.
- Unofficial school transcripts, if the position has an education requirement or if you are using education to qualify. If selected for the position, you must provide an official transcript before appointment.
- Proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study, if applicable.
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
Please Note: You must apply for this position online through the 'Apply Online' button and submit required supplemental documents (if they are relevant to you).
-You may submit required documents by uploading them online during the application process;
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-You may manually fax required documents. Faxes are received by an automated system, not a physical fax machine. Documents that are faxed as part of the application process must be sent with the system generated cover sheet by the closing date. Documents faxed without the system generated coversheet are not retrievable and cannot be considered as part of the application package.
-The complete application package, including any required documents, is due in the Smithsonian Office of Human Resources on the closing date of the announcement by 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
-If you are unable to apply online, paper applications may be accepted with prior approval of the Contact Person listed below.
Next steps
After you apply and the position has closed, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. We usually have a large response to senior level positions and it may take some time to effectively review application packages. We will contact you by email as decisions are made.
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