Clarification from the agency

See Requirements section of this announcement for information on who may apply.

The Construction Execution Branch consists of construction trades that construct, renovate, or upgrade buildings, rooms, or utilities. There are dayshift operations and nightshift operations. The incumbent will report to the WS-16 supervisor and is responsible for all nightshift operations. The shops that report to the WS-15 nightshift are as follows: Plumbers, Painters, and Hazmat and indirectly the nightshift Electrical and Carpenter Shops.

Supervisory and Leadership Responsibilities (70%)

Provides leadership and performance expectations for subordinates. Assigns duties and evaluates performance. Manages the organization unit’s annual budget, workload and overtime requirements. Develops performance and training requirements and ensures a mutual understanding of the performance standards. 

Articulates and communicates to management and subordinates the assignment, project, problem to be solved, actionable events, milestones, and/or program issues under review and deadlines and timeframes for completion. Identifies, distributes, and balances workload and tasks among employees in accordance with established workflow, skill level, and/or occupational specialization.  

Supports and explains management programs to subordinates. Recommends disciplinary actions, promotions, reassignments, awards and other personnel actions. 

Monitors and reports on the status and progress of work, checking on work in progress and reviewing completed work to see that the supervisor's instructions on work priorities, methods, deadlines, and quality have been met. Prepares reports and maintains records of work accomplishments and administrative information, as required, and coordinates the preparation, presentation, and communication of work-related information to the supervisor. 

Identifies work related problems, such as excessive costs or low productivity and determines causes and implements corrective actions to resolve. Recommends solutions to staffing problems, engineering requirements, and work operations. 

Responsible for using a thorough knowledge of compliance with applicable AOC and OSHA occupational safety rules and regulations to ensure that work progresses in a safe manner and to initiate or take corrective action on unsafe conditions in managed areas. 

Initiates and approves requisitions for supplies, equipment, materials, and tools necessary for the functioning of the branch and ensures that they are properly used and stored.

Demonstrates skill in developing and delivering oral and written presentations as well as preparing recommendations on management issues in a concise a convincing language.

Project Responsibilities (30%)

Plans, schedules, and coordinates the work. Assigns work to subordinate supervisors, explaining priorities and the overall objectives to be accomplished. Coordinates with the Construction Management Branch (CMB), the Construction Execution Branch (CEB) and collaborates with the jurisdictions in planning deadlines. 

Checks that subordinate supervisors inspect employee work for technical errors and instructs supervisors in correct work methods to prevent mistakes.

Arranges work schedules for trades and crafts staff to make the best use of available resources. Changes work schedules when necessary to improve the efficiency of the operation.

Oversees that project material is purchased. Oversees the requisition of tools.

Reviews and analyzes production costs and personnel utilization for the most effective operations. Studies operational problems and takes or recommends necessary corrective actions. Develops quality and quantity standards.

Recommends to the CMB and CEB the use of outside contractors to accomplish specific aspects of a job or an entire work project. Recommends changes, additions, or deletion to contracts.

Keeps the CMB and CEB Leadership appraised of progress of work. When it is determined that work schedules are not going to be met, works to determine what other efforts would be needed to meet deadlines, and if an alternative work schedule will not provide timely completion, provides the CEB with the pertinent reasons.

Conditions of employment

• You must be able to pass a drug test.
• Your resume and question responses must demonstrate job-related elements.
• 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 all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the job announcement.

You must meet the following SCREEN-OUT(S) required for this position:

• Ability to supervise the trades, crafts, and labor functions of construction, renovation, installation projects and maintenance and repair projects.

WS-15: Must possess relevant experience and analytical skills to perform on the job, as well as the functional and technical skills required of the role, to include:

- Knowledge of the facilities management, building systems, construction, and contracting practices used in conducting business process analyses.

- Communicating orally and in writing with people of diverse backgrounds and experience is critically important.

- Evaluating and recommending ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of operations; and

- Analyzing organizational and operational problems, building cohesive coalitions both within interna and external clients, and improve morale through leadership. 

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Review your resume and responses carefully. Your eligibility for consideration and qualifications for the position will be determined based upon a review of your detailed resume and your responses to job specific self-assessment questions.

Your resume will be evaluated based on evidence of your ability to demonstrate the job elements for this position, possession of any specialized experience, and how well your background and experience relates to the self-assessment questions in the job announcement. The self-assessment questions relate to the following job elements and competencies:

• Ability to Lead and Supervise
• Skill in Technical Practices
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to interpret instructions, and specifications (including blueprints)
• Skill in Equipment, Assembly, Installation and Repair

Your responses to the self-assessment questions serve as the basis for your initial rating. You will receive a numerical score based on your responses to these questions. Next, your responses will be evaluated by a Human Resources Specialist and/or a subject matter expert against the information provided in your resume and optional cover letter. Your resume must support your answers to the self-assessment questions. Falsifying your background, education and/or experience is cause for non-selection or disqualification from further consideration.

Please note that a complete application is required for consideration. (Please review the “Required Documents” section of this job announcement to see what must be included in a complete application).

The Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) job application process is designed to ensure you only provide information necessary to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility for the position vacancy.

To apply for this position, you only need to submit: a) your resume and b) answers to the online vacancy assessment questionnaire. The online questionnaire contains eligibility and screening questions and other relevant information. No additional documentation or attachments are required at the time of application.

Your resume should list your education, training and work experience including job titles, employment dates, duties and accomplishments.

Nothing further is required until it is requested by AOC’s Human Capital Management Division. If additional documentation is required for the position, you will be asked to provide it during the interview or selection process. At that time, you may be asked to submit documentation to support statements made in your resume.

For example, you may be asked to provide a copy of your diploma, college transcripts, or proof of Federal employment status. If the position requires licensure or certification, you will be asked to provide proof at the time of selection.

If Veterans’ preference is claimed, you will be asked to submit proof (DD-214, and, if claiming a 10-point preference, a SF-15 and the proof required by that form).

Failure to provide the required documents will end further consideration and/or result in the withdrawal of any tentative job offers.

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