Supervisory General Engineer

National Gallery of Art • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The National Gallery of Art seeks a Supervisory General Engineer to assist the Department Head of Facilities Maintenance in maintaining the Gallery’s architectural, civil, and structural systems and managing related maintenance and repair projects. The role supports the Gallery’s mission to preserve and exhibit works of art by providing engineering expertise and leadership for complex facilities work.

The incumbent leads and supports comprehensive facilities maintenance, repair, restoration, and alteration programs. The position includes contract oversight and procurement support, supervision and workforce development, safety and resource management, coordination with other Gallery departments, and response to complex facilities issues and organizational needs.

Requirements

• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must be suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• Must meet the professional engineering basic requirements through an engineering degree meeting the stated criteria or an acceptable combination of education and experience, including qualifying registration/licensure or written examination evidence.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in responsibility to the GS-13 level in the Federal service or private sector.
• Specialized experience must include extensive federal facilities management and engineering experience leading planning, execution, and oversight of complex maintenance, repair, restoration, alteration, and construction programs involving architectural, civil, structural, and building systems.
• Experience supervising multidisciplinary skilled-trades personnel; developing maintenance programs, budgets, scopes of work, specifications, and independent government estimates; managing contractors and COR activities; and coordinating procurement, design, and construction.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet the applicable time-in-grade requirement.
• Must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional engineering expertise for complex building, architectural, civil, and structural projects.
• Lead and support the development and execution of facilities maintenance, repair, restoration, and alteration programs.
• Serve as a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and provide technical guidance to other CORs.
• Review contract performance and documentation; develop procurement requirements; analyze bids; participate in pre-bid meetings; and prepare contract modifications.
• Work with Procurement and Contracts to support effective and accountable contract execution.
• Lead and supervise staff, support workforce development and training, promote safety, manage competing resources and priorities, and ensure the organization has the technical capabilities needed to accomplish its mission.
• Coordinate with other Gallery departments, support special events and organizational requirements, and provide leadership in addressing complex facilities issues.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package, including access to health insurance, leave, life insurance, retirement, and flexible spending accounts; benefit eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior