Supervisory Construction Representative

White House USA

  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago
  • $143,913–$187,093 Per Year

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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. Ensures the entire scope of the work is performed and that all quality requirements placed on the construction/installation contractor are strictly enforced; Manages assigned construction project completion, acceptance, and turnover; Performs a continuing audit of procedures, field operations, system verification tests, and site activation to ensure that activities in assigned areas meet mission test support requirements.

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LocationWashington, DC
Salary$143,913–$187,093 Per Year

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Supervisory Construction Representative

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Summary

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Engineer, Construction Management Division. The selectee will serve as the Supervisory Construction Representative and assist the Director Construction Management Division in the execution of multi-million dollar construction projects.

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Summary

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Engineer, Construction Management Division. The selectee will serve as the Supervisory Construction Representative and assist the Director Construction Management Division in the execution of multi-million dollar construction projects.

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Overview

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Accepting applications

Location

Architect of the Capitol

Washington, DC

1 vacancy

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible Yes-Telework eligible as determined by agency policy Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $143,913 - $187,093 per year Pay scale & grade

GS 14

Promotion potential 14 - Full Performance Level is GS-14

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Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time - This is an Excepted Service position and does not require or confer civil service Competitive Status Travel Required Not required

Appointment type Permanent - Permanent Appointment; Full-time

Occupations and job series

  • 0809 Construction Control Technical

Supervisory status Yes Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes Security clearance Other Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

  • Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number OCE-2026-318 Control number 880292500

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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

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

Duties

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Major Duties:

Supervisory Responsibilities

Exercises the full range of supervisory responsibilities for a team of staff with additional assigned employees supporting efforts across OCE; Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for employees, which are clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system; Establishes performance goals, develops individual development plans and performance improvement plans (PIPs); Provides advice and counsel to staff related to work and administrative matters; Provides for employee skills enrichment and development through identification of opportunities for coaching, mentoring, and training and strives to achieve a standard level of work and collegiality across the team.

Responsible for furthering the goals of equal employment opportunity (EEO) by taking positive steps to ensure the accomplishment of EEO objectives and by adhering to nondiscriminatory non-retaliatory employment practices regarding race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, or disability.

Construction Program Management

Ensures work is accomplished timely on numerous project requests with concurrent schedule deadlines.

Makes decisions and recommendations concerning assigned work requirements, methods, scheduling, coordination, and project resources.

Plans, organizes, leads, and controls complex construction projects of high visibility for the AOC; Oversees development of technical data, estimates, and other information useful to higher level managers.

Determines necessary material and manpower resources for project completion and recommends resource leveling allocation to meet projected work requirements.

Performs independent studies and assessments to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of operations and recommends improvements to management.

Coordinates planning, scheduling, and overall management of resources for multi-phase construction projects and ensures the work schedule is met.

Develops construction management support services scopes of work and estimates to acquire contract services to manage shortfalls in resources.

Assists the Section Chief Supervisor and Construction Management Division Director with creation of respective Division budget.

Contractor Oversight

Serves as Contracting Officers Representative (COR) on assigned construction and consulting contracts as delegated in writing by the Contracting Officer.

Plans and technically directs the efforts of Construction Management support contractors engaged in performing construction administration of construction or installation work of other contractors.

Ensures the entire scope of the work is performed and that all quality requirements placed on the construction/installation contractor are strictly enforced; Manages assigned construction project completion, acceptance, and turnover; Performs a continuing audit of procedures, field operations, system verification tests, and site activation to ensure that activities in assigned areas meet mission test support requirements.

Recommends acceptance or rejection of completed construction/installation projects to the technical representative lead and ensures that Construction Management support contractor personnel maintain effective construction surveillance reports, records, files, and correspondence.

Investigates construction for entire projects to confirm compliance with contract requirements.

Technical Advice and Guidance

Provides expert guidance, advice, and recommendations to the supervisor and Director on problems and critical matters pertaining to projects, construction planning, and ongoing construction work.

Assists the supervisory chain of command in work planning and budget processes.

Confers and consults with the Section Chief supervisor, management, and planning personnel in preparing requirements and criteria for the most complex or high value projects for construction or modification of facilities, systems, equipment, or hardware.

Resolves technical difficulties that can be overcome by changes in approach, criteria, or requirements.

Construction Control Requirements and Specifications

Provides extensive coordination with other project and program areas, integrating concurrent standards, guides, and precedents.

Participates in the development of requirements with customers, analyzes requirements and design criteria, develops cost estimates, ensures validation of requirements, and evaluates schedules and the feasibility of project accomplishment.

Coordinates with the AOC Information Technology Division in the development, implementation, and updating of computer software programs to improve the quality and efficiency of construction administration and real time centralized monitoring systems for the Capitol Complex.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • You must be able to pass a drug test.
  • You must meet the definition of specialized experience.
  • Your resume must demonstrate the job-related KSAs.

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 the United States Office of Personnel Managements (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

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.

Candidates for the GS-14 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower (GS-13) grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized experience for this position must demonstrate the following:

  • Providing leadership and oversight for a construction management team, including performance management evaluations, training, and technical advice and guidance on work assignments.
  • Planning, coordinating and administering a multi-million dollar construction management program, including scheduling and management of resources.
  • Advising and providing solutions to senior level management on major issues on construction projects and critical matters that cross organizational boundaries.

Education

No education substitution.

Additional information

Welcome Veterans. The Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) gives veterans preference rights in the legislative branch to certain veterans as applied by the Congressional Accountability Act. Veterans preference is applied on this vacancy announcement. If you are a veteran and have been separated under honorable conditions, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility; SF-15, if applicable; and Department of Veterans Affairs documentation of disability, if applicable. For more information, please visit OPM vet guide

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.

DRUG TESTING: The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is a Drug Free Workplace. As part of the AOC's suitability assessment, a candidate tentatively selected for a position is required to submit to screening for illegal drug use. Satisfactory completion of a drug test is a condition of employment with the Agency. A candidate must test negative prior to being eligible for appointment into a position. We will schedule, provide, and cover the cost for the drug test.

The selectee(s) under the vacancy announcement for this position is subject to a criminal record check by the U.S. Capitol Police and satisfactory adjudication to be eligible for employment at the Architect of the Capitol.

The Architect of the Capitol is an E-VERIFY Participant. E-VERIFY is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employees Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment authorization in the United States. If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the DHS Form I-9 will be 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 Architect of the Capitol is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation and/or disability.

This agency 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 decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

Moving expenses are not authorized.

Relocation expenses are not authorized.

Probationary Period- Selectee(s) is subject to the completion of a one-year trial/probationary period, regardless of whether or not a trial/probationary period has been completed previously with the Architect of the Capitol or another Federal agency.

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies in any of the jurisdictions of the Architect of the Capitol.

All application materials become the property of the Architect of the Capitol.

Note: Please be advised that federal retired annuitant candidates may only be considered as a temporary employee if the role can be filled in that capacity.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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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.

A variety of health insurance plans; retirement system with investment options; paid holidays; paid sick and annual (vacation) leave; life insurance; incentive systems; subsidized transportation; training and development opportunities, etc.

The Architect of the Capitol offers eligible employees the opportunity to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program.

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.

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 knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) 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 knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies:

  • Leadership Ability
  • Project Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Contract Administration
  • Written Communication
  • Oral Communication

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).

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Benefits

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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.

A variety of health insurance plans; retirement system with investment options; paid holidays; paid sick and annual (vacation) leave; life insurance; incentive systems; subsidized transportation; training and development opportunities, etc.

The Architect of the Capitol offers eligible employees the opportunity to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program.

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.

Required documents

Required Documents

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The Architect of the Capitols job application process is designed to ensure that we only ask you for the information that is absolutely needed to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility for the position.

To apply for this position, you only need to submit online the following: a) your resume and 2) answer the online vacancy assessment questionnaire. The online questionnaire contains eligibility and screening questions and other relevant supplemental information. No additional documentation or attachment is required at the time of application.

We ask that you prepare and submit a resume that best describes fully your background experience, skills, abilities, education, training and other relevant credentials. The resume should include dates of employment.

Nothing further is required until it is requested by the staff of the Human Capital Management Division. If additional documentation is required for a position, you will be asked to provide it during the selection process or upon selection. At that point, we may ask you to submit documentation to support statements made in your resume.

For example, we may ask you to provide documents such as college transcripts, copy of diploma or proof of Federal employment status. If the position requires a license or certification, we will ask candidate(s) to provide proof at the time of selection.

If you are claiming veterans preference, we may ask you to submit proof of Veterans preference (DD-214, and, if claiming 10-point preference, the SF-15 plus proof required by that form).

If you fail to provide the required documents, we will withdraw a tentative job offer made and/or remove you from further consideration.

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

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You MUST apply online. FORMS RECEIVED BY FAX, EMAIL OR U.S. POSTAL SERVICE DELIVERY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

If you are a new user to the USAJobs Site and have never registered for an account; you will first need to create an account profile with your basic contact information and a resume to begin applying. You must be a registered USAJobs user AND you must be signed-in to your account in order to apply for this position. For help setting up an account or for general help using USAJobs, go to USAJobs Help Page.

NEED HELP?

If you experience any difficulties with the application site, help is available! If you have problems completing your on-line 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.

All required supporting documents will be collected electronically via the USAJobs "Saved Documents" feature.

If you are unable to apply on-line, you may visit our Employment Center for technical assistance in entering your application. The Employment Center is located at 441 Second & D Streets S.W., Washington, D.C., Room H2-178, and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You may call (202) 226-7000 for directions.

Agency contact information

Nyika Hinson

Phone 202-226-7000 Email nyika.hinson@aoc.gov Address Architect of the Capitol

United States Capitol

Washington, District of Columbia 20515

United States

Next steps

You will receive a notice generated by the USAJobs System when you have successfully submitted your application. After all application packages have been received, we will review your application and transcript(s) (if you are qualifying based on education) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements.

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. Information regarding the status of your application should be updated in the system within 2 weeks after the closing date of this job announcement.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

Help

The Architect of the Capitols job application process is designed to ensure that we only ask you for the information that is absolutely needed to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility for the position.

To apply for this position, you only need to submit online the following: a) your resume and 2) answer the online vacancy assessment questionnaire. The online questionnaire contains eligibility and screening questions and other relevant supplemental information. No additional documentation or attachment is required at the time of application.

We ask that you prepare and submit a resume that best describes fully your background experience, skills, abilities, education, training and other relevant credentials. The resume should include dates of employment.

Nothing further is required until it is requested by the staff of the Human Capital Management Division. If additional documentation is required for a position, you will be asked to provide it during the selection process or upon selection. At that point, we may ask you to submit documentation to support statements made in your resume.

For example, we may ask you to provide documents such as college transcripts, copy of diploma or proof of Federal employment status. If the position requires a license or certification, we will ask candidate(s) to provide proof at the time of selection.

If you are claiming veterans preference, we may ask you to submit proof of Veterans preference (DD-214, and, if claiming 10-point preference, the SF-15 plus proof required by that form).

If you fail to provide the required documents, we will withdraw a tentative job offer made and/or remove you from further consideration.

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

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You MUST apply online. FORMS RECEIVED BY FAX, EMAIL OR U.S. POSTAL SERVICE DELIVERY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

If you are a new user to the USAJobs Site and have never registered for an account; you will first need to create an account profile with your basic contact information and a resume to begin applying. You must be a registered USAJobs user AND you must be signed-in to your account in order to apply for this position. For help setting up an account or for general help using USAJobs, go to USAJobs Help Page.

NEED HELP?

If you experience any difficulties with the application site, help is available! If you have problems completing your on-line 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.

All required supporting documents will be collected electronically via the USAJobs "Saved Documents" feature.

If you are unable to apply on-line, you may visit our Employment Center for technical assistance in entering your application. The Employment Center is located at 441 Second & D Streets S.W., Washington, D.C., Room H2-178, and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You may call (202) 226-7000 for directions.

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Agency contact information

Nyika Hinson

Phone 202-226-7000 Email nyika.hinson@aoc.gov Address Architect of the Capitol

United States Capitol

Washington, District of Columbia 20515

United States

Next steps

You will receive a notice generated by the USAJobs System when you have successfully submitted your application. After all application packages have been received, we will review your application and transcript(s) (if you are qualifying based on education) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements.

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. Information regarding the status of your application should be updated in the system within 2 weeks after the closing date of this job announcement.

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Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Architect of the Capitol

The mission of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is to serve Congress and the Supreme Court, preserve Americas 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 U.S. Botanic Garden. Learn more at https://www.aoc.gov/careers. The AOC prides itself on its Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Safety and Empower (RISE).

Agency contact information

Nyika Hinson

Phone 202-226-7000 Email nyika.hinson@aoc.gov Address Architect of the Capitol

United States Capitol

Washington, District of Columbia 20515

United States

Summary

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Engineer, Construction Management Division. The selectee will serve as the Supervisory Construction Representative and assist the Director Construction Management Division in the execution of multi-million dollar construction projects.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

Help

Accepting applications

Location

Architect of the Capitol

Washington, DC

1 vacancy

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible Yes-Telework eligible as determined by agency policy Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $143,913 - $187,093 per year Pay scale & grade

GS 14

Promotion potential 14 - Full Performance Level is GS-14

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time - This is an Excepted Service position and does not require or confer civil service Competitive Status Travel Required Not required

Appointment type Permanent - Permanent Appointment; Full-time

Occupations and job series

  • 0809 Construction Control Technical

Supervisory status Yes Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes Security clearance Other Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

  • Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number OCE-2026-318 Control number 880292500

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