Director (Capital Projects and Facilities Management)
About This Position
The Director of Capital Projects and Facilities Management (CPFM) serves at the pleasure and works under the general supervision of the Deputy Executive Officer. The incumbent has responsibility for the planning and implementation of multi-million dollar capital projects for the Courts and managing the District of Columbia Courts facilities and buildings portfolio.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in construction management, engineering, architecture, planning, public or business administration, facilities management or a related field; an advanced degree in the above subjects or related fields is preferred. A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in capital projects, design, planning, project management, and facilities management, with at least six (6) years supporting government projects in roles involving substantial management responsibility. Specialized training and/or applicable certifications preferred, including Certified Construction Management (CCM), and/or Project management training and/or PMP or similar certification in a related profession.
To qualify you must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level leadership and management capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under Court Executive Service Core Qualifications (CESCQ) listed below and the duties associated with this position. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS/JS-15 grade level in the federal/DC Court service or its equivalent in the public/private sector. Candidates must possess senior level construction management and technical experience.
Candidates experience must have been at a high level of difficulty to show clearly that the candidate possesses the professional and technical, as well as program knowledge, skills, and abilities outlines under the five CESCQ. Failure to meet the basic qualifications and address the CESCQ factors automatically disqualifies an applicant. The incumbent should be an enthusiastic and engaged professional who enjoys working with a diverse group of Court personnel and customers and lives the DC Courts' values of Accountability, Excellence, Fairness, Integrity, Respect, and Transparency.
Major Duties
Directly responsible for the planning, organizing, coordinating and executing the Courts' capital projects. Serves as the principal advisor to the Deputy Executive Officer on all facets of the Courts' capital projects program that include managing the design, engineering, maintenance and repair, construction services, as well as responsibility for all related administrative activities. Manages the team, including staff and contractors responsible for, assessing the current condition of electrical, air conditioning, plumbing and other essential facilities and equipment, while ensuring that all equipment and other facilities are working properly.
Assembles, reviews, prepares and analyzes budget material for annual division operating budget and capital budget justifications and cost estimates. Identifies areas in which operating and capital funding costs can be utilized through the more efficient use of resources. Manages staff and resources to better secure the Courts' buildings/facilities, thereby proactively mitigating these facilities from the risks of fire, flood, and other hazards.
Performs all responsibility of a Division Director including staff supervision, performance management and participation in meetings. Incumbent could be on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Conditions of Employment
To qualify for this position, the following must be submitted: 1. Resume
- Completed Vacancy Questionnaire
- Documentation /Proof of Education (e.g. copy of college transcript or degree from an accredited university or college) 4. Responses to the Court Executive Service Core Qualifications (CESCQ) All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the announcement.
Education
To qualify based on education, upload a copy of your college transcript or degree. The transcript must show the name of the college or university, your name, list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for District of Columbia Courts employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. Foreign Education: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must upload a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript at time of application to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/
How You Will Be Evaluated
Upon receipt of your complete application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure that you meet the minimum qualification requirements. Answers submitted in the questionnaire must be supported on your resume.
Your resume must reflect the relevant experience and that you meet the minimum qualifications or your application will not be considered.
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Additional Information
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive Federal civil service. All required information must be received by the vacancy announcement closing date. Virtual interviews will be scheduled April 27, 2026 - May 1, 2026. Candidates are encouraged to reserve these dates should they be invited to participate.
How to Apply
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
Follow the prompts to complete the vacancy questionnaire. COURT EXECUTIVE SERVICE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (CESCQ): All applicants must submit written statements.
Your narrative response must not exceed two (2) pages per CESCQ and needs to include at least (2) examples per CESCQ. The CESCQs were designed to assess executive experience and potential not technical expertise. They measure whether an individual has the broad executive skills needed to succeed in a variety of Court Executive Service (CES) positions.
You must address each CESCQ separately. You are required to respond to all CESCQs. If you fail to do so, you will be rated as ‘ineligible'. Each response should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed, and results of your actions.
CESCQ 1 LEADING CHANGE: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this CESCQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. (Competencies: Creativity and Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Vision). CESCQ 2 LEADING PEOPLE: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals.
Inherent to this CESCQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. (Competencies: Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Team Building, Developing Others). CESCQ 3 RESULTS DRIVEN: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this CESCQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. (Competencies: Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Technical Credibility).
CESCQ 4 BUSINESS ACUMEN: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. (Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, Technology Management). CESCQ 5 BUILDING COALITIONS: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Courts, Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. (Competencies: Partnering, Political Savvy, Influencing/Negotiating). The ability to communicate effectively in writing is expected to flow throughout the narrative responses and reflect a mastery of that ability.
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Required Documents
- Resume 2. Completed Vacancy Questionnaire 3. Documentation /Proof of Education (e.g. copy of college transcripts or diploma from an accredited university of college) 4. Attach responses to Court Executive Service Core Qualifications (CESCQ)