General Engineer/Architect (Planning and Program Manager)

The General Engineer/Architect develops a life cycle implementation plan, rough order magnitude budget and timeline for each project with all facilities and infrastructure as assigned by the Deputies and/or the Chief Security Officer. Also assists in meeting the needs of all organizations and stakeholders supported by the OCSO, including the U.S.

Capitol Police, Legislative Branch tenants, and the entire Capitol Complex. *Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance* PROJECT/PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT Develops the planning and documentation for several multi-million-dollar new construction and renovation projects focusing on security infrastructure.

Projects may include physical security systems, renovation, rehabilitation, alteration and new construction of buildings and infrastructure systems. Develops or reviews initial project requirements, specifications and rough order of magnitude costs for construction projects.

Serves as the manager of the project intake process for SIP projects assigned by the Deputies and/or the Chief Security Officer, manages client confirmation of project requirements and develops initial project requests for all projects.

Plans various project development functions with project teams and assists with making decisions affecting multiple areas of responsibility. Serves as a technical specialist and a key source of information for assigned areas of accountability.

Performs assessments to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of project development plans and recommends improvements to management. Develops design and construction documentation of alterations and modifications with a focus on smaller scale projects for the OCSO's mission.

Provides professional architectural or engineering expertise in evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of plans and recommends improvements to management.

This involves life-cycle phases of the project, such as planning and programming through the conceptual design stage, the construction document stage and the construction, equipment installation, commissioning, and post occupancy evaluation phase.

Prepares and updates schedules for project delivery efforts, implementing a system for review, control and reporting. Routinely reviews project schedules to ensure reasonable and timely implementation in relation to the annual OCSO's construction program. Prepares and updates all program and project funding documentation for all funding sources.

Provides assistance to the Assistant Director, Security Infrastructure Projects Division in coordinating with AOC staff and officials of affected jurisdictions to keep them informed on project planning. Provides information for the Chief Security Officer to disseminate to Congress and other Capitol complex building occupants.

Provides assistance to the Assistant Director, Security Infrastructure Projects Division in development of requirements for security infrastructure design and construction projects. CONSULANT/CONTRACTOR OVERSIGHT Provides technical design and management guidance to professional design and construction contractors.

Serves as the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) for review of compliance with design and construction contract specifications. Assists in the monitoring of contractors for effectiveness in meeting contractual, functional and technical requirements. Recommends action in cases of construction and design deficiencies.

Provides assistance to the Assistant Director, Security Infrastructure Projects Division over use of resources and efforts related to the implementation of projects; and exercises specified contracting officer authority for execution and administration of personal and professional services contracts.

TECHNICAL ADVICE AND GUIDANCE Provides guidance, technical advice and consultation on project administration. Conducts studies to develop criteria for situations encountered during field inspections.

Provides guidance with AOC and International Code Council, NFPA and NEC building/Life safety codes to ensure that work produced or completed in compliance with associated codes.

Also, must have a working knowledge of ADA accessibility standards to ensure compliance with these requirements; shall initiate or take corrective action to ensure compliance with these codes and standards.

Responsible for thoroughly understanding and ensuring compliance with applicable AOC and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety rules and regulations. Efforts ensure that work progresses in a safe manner and takes corrective actions to mitigate unsafe conditions.

Ensures that Job Hazard Analysis' are developed and followed and that required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is utilized. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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 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-- In addition to meeting the basic education requirement for an Engineer or Architect, you resume must clearly demonstrate the required specialized experience as described below.

Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.

To be creditable, an applicant's one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for successful job performance.

To qualify at the GS-13 level, your resume must clearly demonstrate that you have one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to at least the GS-12 level in the federal service.

Examples of qualifying experience include the following types of tasks performed on a regular and recurring basis: Performing design and development, technical reviews, quality control and project management on security infrastructure projects from planning and programming through construction; Providing technical advice and recommendations on construction projects, staff, and resources, including costs, design and contract and development management; and Evaluating studies, plans, design specifications and progress reports for architectural, engineering and construction processes and projects; Serving as a Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) or equivalent.

Collaborating with top level technical representatives of industry, Congressional offices, and others in the development of facilities and long range work plans supporting facilities and infrastructure projects.

Providing authoritative interpretations of guidelines and practices used in the design and repair, restoration and alteration of existing facilities; *Professional registration as a planner American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), Architect, Landscape Architect or Licensed (PE) engineer and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) accredited professional is highly desired but recommended.*