The Associate Executive Director serves as the principal advisor and assistant to the Executive Director, Construction and Facilities Management (CFM), providing oversight for three major functional areas within Office of Facilities Planning (1) Facilities Planning Development Service (2) Facilities Standards Service and the (3) Cost Estimating Service.
To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs). TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ1: Demonstrated knowledge and experience in managing the planning, design, and execution of an agency's construction and leasing programs, including oversight of facilities operations, standards and infrastructure strategy TQ2: Demonstrated experience in facilities lifecycle management activities from project requirements definition, through acquisition, construction, and activation, to operations, maintenance, and divestiture, and including asset management for a large portfolio of assets across a large geographic area. Implementing programs and/or projects in support of these assets. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. There are five ECQs: ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.
The Associate Executive Director for Office of Facilities Planning is responsible for the following: Provides centralized technical support and guidance to the support offices for new construction, renovation, leasing, and operation of existing facilities; and oversee the development of policy in these areas and the provision of training. Provides management and oversight for planning, architectural and, engineering, and disciplines; the development and maintenance of State Home Grant and Homeless Grant Programs facility quality control; cost estimating and value engineering programs; and historic preservation and National Environmental Policy Act compliance issues. Provides management and oversight for planning, architectural, engineering, and estimating disciplines the development and maintenance of VA Architectural and Engineering quality standards for VA's built environment Provides management and oversight for space and equipment planning standards to improve the efficiency, productivity, quality, and safety at VA facilities across the U.S. Provides management and leadership to support strategic planning for construction or lease of VA facilities. Ensures efficiency and effectiveness of VA facility planning support mission requirements.