Operations Staff Director

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief of Operations (OCO). The Operations Staff Director serves as the senior assistant, staff director and overall advisor to the OCO, providing assistance, advice and guidance for AOC operations, programs, plans, policies and procedures.

**Qualifications:**
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 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-15 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-14 level in the federal service. Examples of qualifying experience include the following types of tasks performed on a regular and recurring basis: Providing leadership and/or administrative and technical supervision of staff, including managing workload, training and development, performance management, resource management and space requirements; Planning, coordinating and directing the development and execution of strategic initiatives, standards, policies, procedures and systems to meet current and future operational objectives; Performing complex analysis of facilities management and support services programs and operations and making recommendations to improve organizational performance; Developing, managing, and overseeing accurate tracking, reporting, and execution of annual budget activities, including monitoring obligations, ensuring proper use of funds, and providing timely financial updates throughout the fiscal year; and Developing and implementing process improvements and cross-functional initiatives in support of organizational programs, operations and strategic goals; A bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or architecture from an accredited college or university AND Federal Acquisition Certification (FAC-C) (Professional) is highly preferable. The ideal candidate has significant experience in facilities and operations management or engineering and knowledge in contracting, procurement and historic building systems. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, sound judgment with strong planning and problem-solving skills are essential. Proven experience in continuous operational efficiency, improvement and innovation is desired.