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Summary
The Chief Administrative Officer services as a principal advisor to the agency focusing on resource prioritization and allocation for all business support functions, including validating and integrating workforce and budget development requirements.
Architect of the Capitol (AOC) executives serve at the pleasure of the Architect. The selected candidate for this position must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
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Overview
- Reviewing applications
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Open & closing dates
07/07/2023 to 07/25/2023
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Salary
$141,022 - $212,100 per year
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Pay scale & grade
SR 00
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Location
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Remote job
No
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Telework eligible
Yes—Position is designated as essential. Telework is situational.
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Travel Required
Occasional travel - The AOC may expect you to travel for this position.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Permanent - This position serves at the pleasure of the Architect. Appointments to the Excepted Service are civil service appointments that do not confer competitive status.
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Work schedule
Full-time
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Service
Excepted
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Promotion potential
00
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
Yes
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Security clearance
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Drug test
Yes
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Position sensitivity and risk
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Trust determination process
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Announcement number
CAO-2023-219
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Control number
735970900
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This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Applications are accepted from all U.S. citizens.
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Duties
The Chief Administrative Officer:
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Oversees significant functional areas to ensure the highest level of services. Functional areas include AOC University, Curator Division, Human Capital Management Division, Information Technology Division, Office Services Division, Policy and Special Programs Division, and Supplies, Services & Material Management Division.
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Ensures program integrity by ensuring project data and consistency in reports; achieving program goals and scheduled completion dates; and improving risk management.
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Leads by example; looks for innovative opportunities; ensures commitment to customer expectations; establishes consistent standards, expectations, and policies; and demonstrates genuine concern for and interest in the professional development of AOC employees.
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Exhibits innovative and strategic planner who applies business acumen and communicates effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Oversees the development, implementation, operation and maintenance of database platforms and enterprise-wide Business Intelligence analytics tools, websites, portals and repositories in coordination and cooperation with agency enterprise technical and functional partners.
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Uses data analysis to influence changes to agency operations, processes and programs. Drives integration of enterprise business processes and systems, and develops and harnesses solutions utilizing latest technologies.
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Fosters a culture of learning, sharing, cooperation and teamwork that improves efficiency and effectiveness throughout the agency.
- Participates in agency planning and budgeting process, and assesses performance improvement initiatives.
- Ensures execution of organization, human resources, information technology, policy and administrative support are in alignment with the AOC’s vision, and program and business plans.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
1. Filing of a Financial Disclosure Report.
2. Successful completion of a background investigation commensurate with the risk and sensitivity level of the position.
3. Successful completion of pre-employment and applicable random drug testing required.
4. Meets qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Qualifications
Application Method:
Applicants must clearly show possession and demonstrated leadership experience, normally obtained over several years by serving in positions at the GS-15 level or equivalent for each Executive Core Qualification (ECQ) and Professional Technical Qualification (PTQ). Failure to address and meet any of the ECQs and PTQs via the vacancy questionnaire, will eliminate you from further consideration. Review the ECQ competencies guidance and sample resumes in OPM’s Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualification.
Applicants currently serving in a Senior-Rated (SR) appointment (other than a temporary promotion), career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointment, eligible for reinstatement into the SES, or have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program and have been certified by the Office of Personnel Management do not need to address the ECQs and must address each PTQ.
Executive Core Qualifications:
ECQ 1 – Leading Change: The ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
ECQ 2 – Leading People: The ability to lead people toward meeting the organization’s vision, mission and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
ECQ 3 – Results Driven: The ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems and calculating risks.
ECQ 4 – Business Acumen: The ability to manage human, financial and information resources strategically.
ECQ 5 – Building Coalitions: The ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments or international organizations to achieve common goals.
Professional Technical Qualifications:
PTQ 1 – Demonstrated experience planning and developing innovative solutions in a variety of functional areas including human capital management, information technology, office services, policies and special programs, supplies and services, learning and development, and heritage assets.
PTQ 2 – Demonstrated experience overseeing the development, implementation, operation and maintenance of database platforms and enterprise-wide Business Intelligence analytics tools, websites, portals and repositories in coordination and cooperation with enterprise technical and functional partners.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement. A master’s and/or bachelor’s degree and at least five years of experience planning and developing innovative solutions in a variety of functional areas including human capital management, information technology, office services, policies and special programs, supplies and services, learning and development, and heritage assets is highly desired.
Therefore, provide only the degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Show a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs have evaluated the education credentials and deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course-by-course listing if selected. For further information, click here.
Additional information
Veteran's preference does not apply to AOC's senior executive positions.
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System. If you are exempt from registration under Selective Service Law, you must provide appropriate proof of exemption. Please visit the Selective Service System website for more information.
The AOC is a Drug Free Workplace. As part of the AOC’s suitability assessment, a candidate tentatively selected for a position who is not currently an AOC employee is required to submit to screening for illegal drug use. Satisfactory completion of a drug test is a condition of employment. A candidate must test negative prior to being eligible for appointment into a position. The AOC will schedule, provide and cover the cost for the drug test.
The selectee for this position is subject to a criminal record check by the U.S. Capitol Police and satisfactory adjudication to become eligible for employment.
The AOC is an E-VERIFY Participant. E-VERIFY is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records, to confirm employment authorization in the United States. If selected, the documentation you present for purposes of completing the DHS Form I-9 is verified through the DHS "E-VERIFY" electronic system. For more information on E-Verify, please visit http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc_1185221678150.shtm
The AOC is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information and/or disability.
The AOC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The AOC makes decisions on granting reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
The AOC does not authorize moving or relocation expenses.
All application materials become the property of the AOC.
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 designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.
The AOC offers:
- Competitive salary, comprehensive retirement plan, monetary and non-monetary awards, and other employee recognition.
- Health, dental, vision and life insurance options as well as flexible spending accounts; the government shares the cost of health and life insurance premiums.
- Training and developmental opportunities.
- Flexible work hours, subsidized transportation options and paid annual and sick leave and holidays.
- Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position and work schedule. Contact the hiring agency for more information on 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 AOC Human Capital Management Division (HCMD) reviews each application package for eligibility and demonstration of executive experience for each ECQ and PTQ via accomplishments and experiences provided in the resume and questionnaire, and that you submitted all required documentation. An executive panel may review application packages, select candidates for interviews, and refer the best qualified to the selecting official for further consideration. The Architect of the Capitol provides final approval.
Falsifying your background, education or experience is cause for non-selection or disqualification from further consideration. A complete application is required for consideration; please review the Required Documents section.
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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 designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.
The AOC offers:
- Competitive salary, comprehensive retirement plan, monetary and non-monetary awards, and other employee recognition.
- Health, dental, vision and life insurance options as well as flexible spending accounts; the government shares the cost of health and life insurance premiums.
- Training and developmental opportunities.
- Flexible work hours, subsidized transportation options and paid annual and sick leave and holidays.
- Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position and work schedule. Contact the hiring agency for more information on specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
You must provide a complete application package. If you do not provide all the required information, the AOC may not consider you for this position. Provide the following:
Resume showing relevant work experience (start/end dates and description of duties), salary, education (degree type, accredited college/university and major), law license number, and your contact information (name, address, phone number and email). For current or previous Federal employees, also include the pay plan, series and grade for each work experience entry. Limit your resume to five pages. If you submit more than five pages, AOC HCMD will only review the first five pages to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section.
Applicants must submit a complete application by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. Log into your USAJOBS account; if you do not have an account, create one to begin the application process.
- Follow the prompts to select your resume and other supporting documents for your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents before you submit it. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- Acknowledge you reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section, as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
- The system directs you to the online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login); all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date you last updated your application. Visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/ for the meaning of each application status.
If you have difficulties with the application site, help is available! If you have problems completing your online application, contact the Monster Hiring Management Help Desk at 1-866-656-6831 or by e-mail at MGSHELP@monster.com. The help desk is available Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time. You may call and leave a voice mail message at all other times.
Agency contact information
Cynthia Reynolds
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Architect of the Capitol
2nd and D Street, S.W.
Washington, District of Columbia 20515
United States
Next steps
You can check the status of your application by logging into http://www.usajobs.gov. You may also sign up to receive automatic emails anytime the status of your application has changed by logging into your USAJOBS Account, editing your profile and changing the ‘Notification Settings’ to indicate that you want to be notified by email when the status changes.
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Required Documents
You must provide a complete application package. If you do not provide all the required information, the AOC may not consider you for this position. Provide the following:
Resume showing relevant work experience (start/end dates and description of duties), salary, education (degree type, accredited college/university and major), law license number, and your contact information (name, address, phone number and email). For current or previous Federal employees, also include the pay plan, series and grade for each work experience entry. Limit your resume to five pages. If you submit more than five pages, AOC HCMD will only review the first five pages to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
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How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section.
Applicants must submit a complete application by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. Log into your USAJOBS account; if you do not have an account, create one to begin the application process.
- Follow the prompts to select your resume and other supporting documents for your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents before you submit it. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- Acknowledge you reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section, as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
- The system directs you to the online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login); all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date you last updated your application. Visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/ for the meaning of each application status.
If you have difficulties with the application site, help is available! If you have problems completing your online application, contact the Monster Hiring Management Help Desk at 1-866-656-6831 or by e-mail at MGSHELP@monster.com. The help desk is available Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time. You may call and leave a voice mail message at all other times.
Agency contact information
Cynthia Reynolds
- Address
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Architect of the Capitol
2nd and D Street, S.W.
Washington, District of Columbia 20515
United States
Next steps
You can check the status of your application by logging into http://www.usajobs.gov. You may also sign up to receive automatic emails anytime the status of your application has changed by logging into your USAJOBS Account, editing your profile and changing the ‘Notification Settings’ to indicate that you want to be notified by email when the status changes.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Learn more about
Architect of the Capitol
The mission of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is to serve Congress and the Supreme Court, preserve America's Capitol and inspire memorable experiences. The AOC is responsible for the maintenance, operation, development and preservation of 18.4 million square feet of buildings and more than 570 acres of land throughout Capitol Hill. The AOC provides a welcoming and educational environment for millions of visitors through the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center and the US Botanic Garden. Learn more at www.aoc.gov.
The AOC prides itself on its Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Safety and Empowerment.
Agency contact information
Cynthia Reynolds
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Architect of the Capitol
2nd and D Street, S.W.
Washington, District of Columbia 20515
United States