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This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief Engineer, Planning and Project Development Division, Technical Support Branch (TSB). TSB provides technical services for development and maintenance of construction specifications, provision of construction cost estimates, and implementation and operation of the agency computer-aided design (CAD) system. The selectee serves as system administrator for the AOC's CAD and building information modeling (BIM) system.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
See Requirements section of this announcement for information on who may apply.
Duties
The individual selected for this position will function as the designated top-level CAD & BIM systems management subject matter expert (SME) in the agency.
MAJOR DUTIES
AOC CAD and BIM System Management
- Manages acquisition, maintenance and oversees usage of application software that extends the capabilities of the core 2-D and 3-D software components.
- Develops and maintains network application procedures and functional standards required to accomplish work.
- Performs troubleshooting of ACS environment and software components as needed; Coordinates with others in interfacing ACS with related enterprise software.
- Maintains currency with developments in CAD and BIM software and its use in architecture, construction, renovation and other related disciplines.
- Explores opportunities to promote the use of new software options that support the mission of the agency.
- Leads the Facility Documentation team and provides coordination and oversight of input and maintenance of 'as-is' master CAD files across all disciplines, including but not limited to: architectural, civil, electrical, fire protection, mechanical, plumbing, structural, telecommunications and utilities.
- Reports regularly to the Assistant Director TSB on the current status and future needs of the master CAD 'as-is' file and program, and contracted CAD-related projects.
- Establishes priorities and directs the Facilities Documentation team to meet immediate and long-range needs of the organization.
- Provides user support in development of new solutions and use of existing methods in the ACS system.
- Works with all CAD system software and elements to coordinate the objectives and plans of many specialized communications programs such as EAM, CAFM and GIS, to allow for conflicting program requirements.
- Plans, develops, directs and maintains oversight of the CAD environment.
- Develops and maintains network application procedures and functional standards required to interface with programs such as EAM, CAFM and GIS; Coordinates with other program managers in interfacing CAD with related enterprise software.
- Maintains and updates the CAD procedures and functional standards required to accomplish work throughout the agency.
- Produces statements of work, proposals, technology forecasts, feasibility reports and a variety of written and oral reports, as necessary.
- Provides training to and directs the Facility Documentation team in the support of the CAD systems.
- Maintains software license information for the CAD and related systems. Ensures that license update and renewal contracts are maintained.
- Serves as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for contracted CAD related and master 'as-is' documentation projects.
- Evaluates contractor performance for compliance with statements of work; Reviews deliverables for technical adequacy; Where deficiencies are noted, directs necessary changes, resolves controversial problems, assures conformance to plans and furnishes other assistance as required; Reviews completed work, evaluates quality and recommends acceptance or rejection of completed work to the Contracting Officer prior to any payment.
- Provides the necessary planning, directing and coordination of external contracted CAD services in support of the 'as-is' master drawing files.
Customer Support and Configuration Management
- Develops policies and guidelines for customer support services for the CAD system.
- Plans and manages installation and implementation of software component upgrades, in coordination with AOC Information Technology Division (ITD)
- Provides technical bulletins to inform users of problems and measures being taken or to instruct them in actions they need to take.
- Resolves issues related to the delivery of services and software configurations.
- Develops and updates user policies and procedures.
- Provides start-up training and system connection assistance to any users accessing the ACS; Provides orientation to system users when there are system upgrades or software updates.
- Develops user instruction manuals.
- Monitors CAD system trends to evaluate ways to upgrade or enhance the level of services provided to users.
Systems Analysis
- Advises management on software and hardware requirements for the CAD system.
- Leads in the coordination of A/E/C disciplines with space management applications and other agency applications such as CAFM, EAM and GIS programs.
- Troubleshoots and resolves complex problems throughout the entire ACS system lifecycle, addressing items such as systems capacity and performance problems; Resolves technical problems and advises the Assistant Director on more complex and controversial in nature.
- Using statistical data processing and other techniques, conducts analyses in support of strategic planning, budget forecasting, workforce and staffing analysis for the Facility Documentation team and the CAD system.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
To be employed by the Architect of the Capitol in a paid position, an individual must meet one of the categories below:
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 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.
For the GS-12:
Candidates for the GS-12 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower (GS-11) grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience for this position includes the following:
For the GS-13:
Candidates for the GS-13 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower (GS-12) grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience for this position includes the following:
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 theSelective 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 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 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 employee's 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information 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 made on a case-by-case basis.
Moving expenses are not authorized.
Relocation expenses are not authorized.
Probationary Period - A newly appointed selectee 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.
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 t...
This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief Engineer, Planning and Project Development Division, Technical Support Branch (TSB). TSB provides technical services for development and maintenance of construction specifications, provision of construction cost estimates, and implementation and operation of the agency computer-aided design (CAD) system. The selectee serves as system administrator for the AOC's CAD and building information modeling (BIM) system.
This job is open to
- The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
See Requirements section of this announcement for information on who may apply.
Duties
The individual selected for this position will function as the designated top-level CAD & BIM systems management subject matter expert (SME) in the agency.
MAJOR DUTIES
AOC CAD and BIM System Management
- Manages acquisition, maintenance and oversees usage of application software that extends the capabilities of the core 2-D and 3-D software components.
- Develops and maintains network application procedures and functional standards required to accomplish work.
- Performs troubleshooting of ACS environment and software components as needed; Coordinates with others in interfacing ACS with related enterprise software.
- Maintains currency with developments in CAD and BIM software and its use in architecture, construction, renovation and other related disciplines.
- Explores opportunities to promote the use of new software options that support the mission of the agency.
- Leads the Facility Documentation team and provides coordination and oversight of input and maintenance of 'as-is' master CAD files across all disciplines, including but not limited to: architectural, civil, electrical, fire protection, mechanical, plumbing, structural, telecommunications and utilities.
- Reports regularly to the Assistant Director TSB on the current status and future needs of the master CAD 'as-is' file and program, and contracted CAD-related projects.
- Establishes priorities and directs the Facilities Documentation team to meet immediate and long-range needs of the organization.
- Provides user support in development of new solutions and use of existing methods in the ACS system.
- Works with all CAD system software and elements to coordinate the objectives and plans of many specialized communications programs such as EAM, CAFM and GIS, to allow for conflicting program requirements.
- Plans, develops, directs and maintains oversight of the CAD environment.
- Develops and maintains network application procedures and functional standards required to interface with programs such as EAM, CAFM and GIS; Coordinates with other program managers in interfacing CAD with related enterprise software.
- Maintains and updates the CAD procedures and functional standards required to accomplish work throughout the agency.
- Produces statements of work, proposals, technology forecasts, feasibility reports and a variety of written and oral reports, as necessary.
- Provides training to and directs the Facility Documentation team in the support of the CAD systems.
- Maintains software license information for the CAD and related systems. Ensures that license update and renewal contracts are maintained.
- Serves as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for contracted CAD related and master 'as-is' documentation projects.
- Evaluates contractor performance for compliance with statements of work; Reviews deliverables for technical adequacy; Where deficiencies are noted, directs necessary changes, resolves controversial problems, assures conformance to plans and furnishes other assistance as required; Reviews completed work, evaluates quality and recommends acceptance or rejection of completed work to the Contracting Officer prior to any payment.
- Provides the necessary planning, directing and coordination of external contracted CAD services in support of the 'as-is' master drawing files.
Customer Support and Configuration Management
- Develops policies and guidelines for customer support services for the CAD system.
- Plans and manages installation and implementation of software component upgrades, in coordination with AOC Information Technology Division (ITD)
- Provides technical bulletins to inform users of problems and measures being taken or to instruct them in actions they need to take.
- Resolves issues related to the delivery of services and software configurations.
- Develops and updates user policies and procedures.
- Provides start-up training and system connection assistance to any users accessing the ACS; Provides orientation to system users when there are system upgrades or software updates.
- Develops user instruction manuals.
- Monitors CAD system trends to evaluate ways to upgrade or enhance the level of services provided to users.
Systems Analysis
- Advises management on software and hardware requirements for the CAD system.
- Leads in the coordination of A/E/C disciplines with space management applications and other agency applications such as CAFM, EAM and GIS programs.
- Troubleshoots and resolves complex problems throughout the entire ACS system lifecycle, addressing items such as systems capacity and performance problems; Resolves technical problems and advises the Assistant Director on more complex and controversial in nature.
- Using statistical data processing and other techniques, conducts analyses in support of strategic planning, budget forecasting, workforce and staffing analysis for the Facility Documentation team and the CAD system.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be able to pass a drug test.
- Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related KSAs.
- You must meet the definition of specialized experience.
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 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 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.
For the GS-12:
Candidates for the GS-12 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower (GS-11) grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience for this position includes the following:
- Broad knowledge of and experience with computer-aided design (CAD) and building information modeling (BIM) systems supporting building construction projects and facilities operations and maintenance.
- Troubleshooting and providing solutions to customer issues within the CAD environment.
- Providing support to senior specialists with network applications, including assessment, design, development, installation and maintenance.
- Communicating moderately complex information to managers and peers to resolve networking issues.
For the GS-13:
Candidates for the GS-13 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower (GS-12) grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience for this position includes the following:
- Comprehensive knowledge of and experience with computer-aided design (CAD) and building information modeling (BIM) systems supporting building construction projects and facilities operations and maintenance.
- Developing and implementing network application procedures and/or functional requirements for CAD systems and applications.
- Testing, troubleshooting and providing solutions to customer issues within the CAD environment.
- Applying analytical methods, principles, management concepts, and appropriate evaluation techniques to ensure compliance with regulations, policies and procedures.
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 theSelective 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 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 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 employee's 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information 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 made on a case-by-case basis.
Moving expenses are not authorized.
Relocation expenses are not authorized.
Probationary Period - A newly appointed selectee 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.
- 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 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 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 t...
