Director (Capital Projects and Facilities Management)

Summary 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.   Learn more about this agency 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 Requirements Conditions of employment This position is Excepted Service appointment. A background and/or security investigation is required. To qualify for this position, the following must be submitted:1. Resume2. Completed Vacancy Questionnaire3. 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. 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. 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/ 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.  Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. 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. This is not a federal position.The District of Columbia Courts is an independent agency of the District of Columbia Government and is not under the authority of the City Mayor or the D. C. Council. DC Courts' appropriation comes directly from Congress. All DC Courts non-judicial employees receive federal benefits for the following programs:  Life Insurance, Retirement Benefits, Health Insurance and Workers Compensation. Please click on the following for more information about these benefits:http://www.opm.gov/Insure/health/enrollment/new_employees.aspThe DC Courts leave policy is as follows: Annual Leave:  Individuals occupying CES positions earn eight hours of annual leave each biweekly pay period, regardless of years of credited service and may carry over unused annual leave from year to year subject to a 480-hour ceiling. Sick Leave is used for personal medical needs, care of a family member, or adoption related purposes. Full-time employees earn four(4)hours of sick leave every two weeks. This leave can be accrued without limit. In addition to the federal health plans, the DC Courts offer employees supplemental vision and dental plans as well as commuter transit benefit subsidy, for a maximum of $150 a month. There are 26 pay periods in the year. 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.