Summary This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief of Operations, Superintendent, Senate Office Buildings. The incumbent is responsible for management and direction of the Senate Office Buildings (SOB) special event personnel and presentation to support the United States Senate. This position is 'emergency essential' and may be required to report to work on days when the federal government and AOC are closed due to other emergency situations. Responsibilities As an Event Manager, you will be responsible for the management and direction of the Senate Office Buildings (SOB) special event personnel and presentation to support the United States Senate. Special Events Management (30%) Receiving requests from the US Senate and external organizations wishing to use SOB space as a venue for their event. Working with the organizations’ representative to provide AOC and US Senate guidelines on the use of SOB spaces for such event Providing support and collaboration with other division officials to ensure consistency in the delivery of special event services and contributes to the efficiency of the mission. Conducting research into events’ purposes, hosting organizations and Member participation. Independently reviews all event requests submitted to the SOB. Conducting extensive research into events’ purposes, hosting organizations and Member participation Executing strategic plans for event operations, including opportunities for process improvement, resource optimization and long-term goal setting Contract Administration and Program Support (25%) Providing daily oversight of US Senate food service contracts, including restaurant operations, catering, and vending. Manages contractor compliance with United States (US) Senate contracts for food service, operations, and catering services to ensure all performance requirements are met including the delivery of a quality customer experience through high quality service standards, operational readiness and maximum visitor flow in a safe and secure environment. Independently conducting performance assessments through methods including site visits, contractor reports, correspondence and telephone conversations to ensure timely compliance of applicable contract clauses, such as those related to small business, patent rights, labor laws and progress reports. Providing informed advice and guidance on matters such as quality service standards, adherence to sanitation and safe food handling standards, operational readiness and optimizing customer flow in a secure environment, service level agreements and performance indicators regarding contractor performance. Supervisory and Managerial Responsibilities (25%) Responsible for the team of Event Coordinators and Material Handlers; responsibilities include providing management and leadership, as well as exemplifying excellent customer service standards for subordinates who plan, manage, and execute the events. Ensures compliance with and consistent application of all SOB/AOC policies and standard operating procedures. Providing employees with skills enrichment through job-related coaching, mentoring and training Developing and following agendas for monthly team meetings with direct reports to provide training and teambuilding. Providing leadership to ensure support for equal employment opportunity (EEO) goals and requirements. Other duties as assigned Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be able to pass a drug test and background check. Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related KSAs. A citizen of the United States; A person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B); A person who is admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; A person who owes allegiance to the United States (nationals of American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Northern Mariana Islands, and nationals who meet other requirements described in 8 U.S.C. 1408); or You must be able to pass a drug test and background check. Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related KSAs. You must meet the definition of specialized experience. Qualifications You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on the OPM web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Candidates for the GS-11 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes; Experience planning, organizing and executing events from start to finish, for high profile individuals Developing and implementing policies standard operating procedures, and key performance indicators for the use of event. Managing a team of events management professionals. OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. Transcripts must be provided if selected: OR Combination of education and experience. An equivalent combination of the specialized experience and the graduate-level education described above Candidates for the GS-12 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes; Experience planning, organizing and executing events from start to finish for high profile individuals. Developing and implementing policies, standard operating procedures, and key performance indicators for the use of event spaces. Managing a team of events management professionals. Providing technical and administrative supervision to subordinate employees. Receiving and resolving requests and arrangements for special functions. Executing strategic plans for event operations, including process improvement, resource optimization and goal setting. Education Additional Information Welcome Veterans. The Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) gives veterans' preference rights in the legislative branch to certain veterans as applied by the Congressional Accountability Act. Veterans' preference is applied on this vacancy announcement. If you are a veteran and have been separated under honorable conditions, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility; SF-15, if applicable; and Department of Veterans Affairs documentation of disability, if applicable. For more information, please visit OPM vet guide If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System. If you are exempt from registration under Selective Service Law, you must provide appropriate proof of exemption. Please visit the Selective Service System website for more information. DRUG TESTING: The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is a Drug Free Workplace. As part of the AOC’s suitability assessment, a candidate tentatively selected for a position who is not currently an AOC employee is required to submit to screening for illegal drug use. Satisfactory completion of a drug test is a condition of employment with the Agency. A candidate must test negative prior to being eligible for appointment into a position. We will schedule, provide and cover the cost for the drug test. The selectee(s) under the vacancy announcement for this position is subject to a criminal record check by the U.S. Capitol Police and satisfactory adjudication to be eligible for employment at the Architect of the Capitol. The Architect of the Capitol is an E-VERIFY Participant. E-VERIFY is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment authorization in the United States. If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the DHS Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-VERIFY" electronic system. For more information on E-Verify, please visit http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc\_1185221678150.shtm The Architect of the Capitol is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information and/or disability. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Moving expenses are not authorized. Relocation expenses are not authorized. Probationary Period - A newly appointed selectee is subject to the completion of a one-year trial/probationary period, regardless of whether or not a trial/probationary period has been completed previously with the Architect of the Capitol or another Federal agency. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies in any of the jurisdictions of the Architect of the Capitol. Please be advised that federal retired annuitant candidates may only be considered as a temporary employee if the role can be filled in that capacity.