Serving Congress and the Supreme Court, the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is the builder and steward of the landmark buildings and grounds of Capitol Hill. Our staff preserves and maintains the historic buildings, monuments, art and inspirational gardens on the Capitol campus.
We are seeking an exceptional Supervisory Architect who will be responsible for supervising professional, technical, permanent, temporary and contract support staff in completing and executing design activities in the architectural and interior design disciplines.
This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief Engineer.
All Architect of the Capitol (AOC) vacancy announcements are advertised through the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's website at USAJOBS.gov.
***All applications must be submitted via USAjobs.gov.***
Please use the following link to review full vacancy details and to apply.
Provides professional leadership and administrative direction for a team of architects, interior designers and additional staff as required.
Establish guidelines and performance expectations for employees.
Provides guidance on performance evaluations, including due dates, adequacy of the plans and evaluations.
Provides for employee skills enrichment and development through identification of opportunities for coaching, mentoring, and training.
Provides leadership to ensure support for equal employment opportunity (EEO) goals and requirements.
Project and Program Management
Identifies actions required to execute the project and to accommodate changes leading to the assurance of architectural and interior design requirements and efficient use of resources during the lifecycle of the project.
Provides program management by exercising project control and authority throughout the various phases of architectural and interior design requirements.
Ensures that practices and methodologies in the architecture and interior design field are aligned with AOC standards, historic preservation principles, best practices, and incorporates where appropriate and applicable new methodologies, technologies and best practices learned internally or externally.
Architectural and Interior Design Management
Exercises responsibility for planning, design, direction, execution and control of architectural and interior design projects and programs for the AOC.
Coordinates with Congressional staff offices and technical experts in architectural and interior design project design, testing, installation, maintenance, repair and operation.
Provides architectural and interior design analysis and advance planning for preservation, changes in real property management methodologies for engineering related matters and its impact for systems and capabilities for proposed projects.
Reviews design concepts, calculations, final designs and construction documents for technical accuracy and compliance with contract documents and with AOC and national construction standards.
Technical Advice and Guidance
Assures the overall resolution of issues and identifies changes and repairs necessary for architectural and interior design compliance in AOC properties and develops comprehensive plans to carry out changes.
Maintains agency design standards.
Provides expert advice to the officials and staff of AOC jurisdictions, regarding architectural and interior design aspects of design, modernization, operation, repair and maintenance systems and equipment.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Please review the full vacancy announcement (https://www.usajobs.gov/job/835694400) to learn more about required specialized experience and education.
Recognizing the trust placed in us by Congress and the American people, the AOC team is committed to providing a safe environment and inspiring experiences for all who work and visit the symbol of American democracy.
The AOC is rooted in a tradition of unique craftsmanship and ingenuity. Tracing its beginnings to the laying of the Capitol cornerstone in 1793, the AOC is responsible for the operations and care of more than 18.5 million square feet of facilities, 570 acres of grounds and thousands of works of art. The Capitol campus is home to 30,000 daily occupants and hosts about 3 million visitors annually.
