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This position serves as the principal advisor to the Director of the Office of Planning, Design and Construction (OPDC), the Director and Deputy Director of Smithsonian Facilities (SF), senior leadership, and the directors of museum and research entities on all aspects of facilities planning, space utilization and real property management, and master planning matters.
Learn more about this agency02/23/2021 to 03/09/2021
$132,552 - $199,300 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Permanent - Federal
Full-Time
Competitive
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EX-21-07
593088700
This position is open to current and former Federal employees with permanent status or reinstatement eligibility. Individuals who are eligible for a special appointing authority may also apply; such as applicants with a disability, former Peace Corps volunteers, certain military spouses, veterans seeking a VRA/VEOA appointment, or veterans who have been separated from armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 years or more of continuous active service.
Serves as the expert advisor on all aspects of planning and project management for the Smithsonian Institution. Develops and implements policy and program direction affecting project management aspects of Smithsonian programs and operations. Oversees visioning, strategic and business planning, goal-setting, quality implementation, organizational performance measurement, and reinvention efforts, ensuring alignment with the vision, values and goals of the Secretary, Under Secretaries, Director and Deputy Director of Smithsonian Facilities (SF) and Director, Office of Planning, Design and Construction (OPDC).
Directs work of the division by planning, programming, budgeting, establishing organizational goals and supervising the activities of the division. Prescribes policies, procedures and objectives for the division to ensure planning and execution of the capital program for design and construction are effectively achieved, considering relevant social, political, economic and technological factors. Reviews and evaluates program status, adjusting initiatives and priorities, coordinating with and advising higher authority, customers, outside approving agencies and the general public as necessary. Ensures through advanced planning that sufficient resources are available for future organizational requirements.
Guides and directs the preparation of the annual and long-range design and construction capital program and the development and implementation of the project management procedures and processes. Ensures that managers receive adequate direction and guidance for the consistent preparation and execution of their programs using project management techniques and philosophy. Develops and designs the annual capital program strategy in coordination with the SF Deputy Directors, museum and research institute directors and their staffs. Modifies program development and project management policies and procedures to ensure objectives and cost effective performance.
Provides advice and strategy to the Capital Planning Board and the Regent’s Facilities Committee regarding projects, decisions, and funding. Extensive experience in facility engineering management is required to influence and advance SF’s facilities planning and resource objectives.
As SF’s delegated authority for the execution of the capital program, including Repair, Restoration and Alteration; Major Federal Construction; and various Trust-funded design and construction accounts, the incumbent is responsible for providing executive leadership and oversight of financial management for the capital design and construction program for SF. This includes planning, programming, priority and affordability analysis and budget formulation and execution.
Develops program and project performance tracking and upward reporting systems. Monitors nationwide and international progress and performance through performance indicators prepared and reviewed monthly. Develop management procedures and coordination policies which take into account the extreme diversity of the programs, and customers and multiplicity of international, Federal, State and local agencies that get involved in Smithsonian projects in order to carry out the Institution’s projected $1.5B revitalization, maintenance and construction program over the next decade.
Supports the recruitment, development and retention of a high quality workforce. Collaboratively sets and evaluates performance standards, and takes actions to recognize contributions or to improve performance.
Serves as chief advocate for quality project management. Attends senior leadership policy meetings and conferences, making significant contributions to the development of Smithsonian policies and priorities.
Oversees the Architectural History and Historic Preservation (AHHP) Division that is responsible for implementing preservation policy and standards for SI historic buildings and the Castle Collection.
Manages the real estate asset management function for the Smithsonian, a part of the Real Estate Division responsible for leased facilities, negotiation of all leases and real estate contracts, RE issues associated with owned properties, real estate acquisition and disposition, space consolidation and utilization, improved fiscal controls for SI portfolio, real estate analyses and pro formas, and the maintenance of the real estate database for critical dates and real estate information.
Oversees the Facilities Master Planning Division that is responsible for comprehensive facilities master planning which includes coordinating reviews with external agencies including the National Capital Planning Commission, and the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts.
Meets the basic qualifications and specialized experience listed below.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must clearly demonstrate the necessary level of managerial and leadership skills and competence to perform successfully in this Deputy Director, Planning and Program Management position. In order to qualify for this position, SL-0801/0808-00, applicants must meet the Basic Qualifications (listed in I or II) AND the specialized experience requirement noted below. This is an interdisciplinary position and qualifications may be met through one of the following professional occupation series.
I. Basic Qualifications for Engineer, SL-0801:
A. Degree: Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor’s degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.
OR
B. Combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering.
II. Basic Qualifications for Architect, SL-0808:
A. Degree: architecture; or related field that included 60 semester hours of course work in architecture or related disciplines of which at least (1) 30 semester hours were in architectural design, and (2) 6 semester hours were in each of the following: structural technology, properties of materials and methods of construction, and environmental control systems.
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B. Combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the arts and sciences underlying professional architecture, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the architectural principles, methods, and techniques and their applications to the design and construction or improvement of buildings.
A degree in Engineering or Architecture is required. Registration as a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect is required.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
In addition to the Basic Qualifications in one of the above occupations, applicants must have one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-15 level. Specialized experience is defined as the demonstrated knowledge and skills to provide leadership, vision, strategic direction on facilities planning, space utilization and real property management, and master planning for a large facilities program.
The applications that meet the basic qualifications will be evaluated further against the following criteria:
1. Leadership experience at a managerial level that includes visioning, strategic planning, goal setting, metric development, and financial management to include funding, financing, and budgeting for large facilities projects.
2. Demonstrated skill in planning and managing major construction programs within budget, scope, and schedule parameters.
3. Demonstrated ability to apply the latest technology and/or industry best practices to manage a complex multi-facility capital program.
4. Skill in leading, supervising and managing a multi-disciplined and culturally diverse workforce, including fostering teamwork and high morale; attracting, retaining, motivating, and providing guidance to a diverse workforce; and implementing EEO/Affirmative Action policies and programs.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
Receives general supervision from the Director, Office of Planning, Design and Construction, who provides broad guidance in terms of overall policy, program objectives, and delegated authority. Within this framework and with minimum direction, independently develops, directs, and carries out all aspects of assigned programs, exercising a high degree of managerial and executive knowledge and abilities. Major policy questions or controversial issues are discussed with the Director for guidance. Keeps the Director informed of all significant program activities and potential problems. Work performance is appraised in terms of overall effectiveness in achieving program objectives.
SECURITY LEVEL
This position has been reviewed to determine the level of POSITION SENSITIVITY. Based on the nature of the work, the position has been determined to be Public Trust/HIGH RISK. This designation will require (1) a pre-employment Security Agency Check (SAC) for the prospective incumbent; and (2) a subsequent comprehensive background investigation and favorable adjudication in order to continue in the position.
EEO
The Smithsonian Institution does not discriminate against any employee or any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization or other non-merit factors.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
The Smithsonian provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the contact person listed in this announcement. The decision on granting a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
RELOCATION
Relocation expenses will not be paid.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
The qualifications listed in this document will be used along with your resume and your responses to the questions posed in the electronic application process to determine the candidates who will move forward in the evaluation process. When crafting your responses to the questions, please provide concise, detailed information on your background and experience.
Important Note:
Your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses to the occupational questionnaire or other assessment tool for consistency. If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than supported by your resume, you will be assigned a rating commensurate to your described experience. Your resume should provide sufficient information regarding how your education and experience relate to the major duties and qualifications criteria listed for this position.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the average number of hours per week spent in such employment.
Your application package should include the following documents:
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.
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