Program Support Specialist

Summary

This position is located in the Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) in the Planning, Operations and Evaluation Division. The incumbent serves as a Program Support Specialist responsible for administrative, purchasing and procurement, contracting, project support, and travel and records management activities.

Requirements

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 OPM qualification standards

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 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Candidates for the GS-09 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as having at least 4 of the following: Specialized experience for this position is defined as having at least 4 of the following: (1) Practical knowledge of federal budgeting processes, regulations, and procedures. (2) Skilled in records and database management. (3) Skilled in financial records management and analysis. (4) Practical knowledge of contracting laws, regulations, procedures and policies to support a wide range of contracting services. (5) Skilled in planning projects, collecting and analyzing information, drawing conclusions, executing plans, and taking corrective actions when needed. (6) Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and achieve common goals.

Qualifying on Education: Master’s or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.B. or J.D., if related to the duties of the position. OR Combination of Education and Experience

The mission of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is to serve Congress and the Supreme Court, preserve America’s Capitol and inspire memorable experiences. The AOC is responsible for the maintenance, operation, development and preservation of 18.4 million square feet of buildings and more than 570 acres of land throughout Capitol Hill. The AOC provides a welcoming and educational environment for millions of visitors through the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center and the US Botanic Garden. Learn more at www.aoc.gov. The AOC prides itself on its Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Safety, and Empowerment (RISE).