Clarification from the agency

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.

The tour of duty for this position is Monday - Friday from 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Hours may be flexible within core business hours or may change due to operational needs. This position is emergency essential. Depending on the type of emergency the employee may be required to report to work during emergency situations. 

The incumbent is an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic and installs, repairs and modifies air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and systems that regulate climatic conditions.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Assembly, Operation, Upkeep and Repair

• Run and sustain air conditioning equipment throughout offices and other facilities requiring critical control of temperatures.
• Fuse chilled water or refrigerant lines to condensers, evaporators, compressors and controls.
• Evacuate, dehydrate and charge system with appropriate refrigerants.
• Check for refrigerant leakages.
• Reset controls essential to maintain desired temperatures, pressure and humidity.

Air Conditioning Troubleshooting

• Diagnose problems in control systems following trouble calls or inspections.
• Fabricate new and/or repairs parts such as hinges, flanges, pipe joints and bearing sleeves, which can require welding.

Electronic Equipment Maintenance

• Perform installations, modification, overhauls, maintenance, troubleshooting, and fixes integrated systems to achieve functional interoperability of BACNET Direct Digital Control Systems such as Automated Logic, Reliable and or WEB Controls, along with major non-BACNET DDC systems, such as Siemens.
• Install, troubleshoot, and operate ALC software.
• Manage and troubleshoot the Building Automation System (BAS) controlling HVAC equipment, such as valves, dampers, and sensors.
• Make adjustments as needed to control points in the BAS to address client comfort, system efficiency and energy conservation.
• Alter Variable Frequency Drives, digitally entering the proper variables into the systems.
• Check systems for suitable running cycles, refrigerant and oil leakages, motor and compressor temperatures, belt adjustment and replacement, set points, cleanliness, operations and superheat rotation and heating protection.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• You must be able to pass a drug test.
• Your resume/question responses must demonstrate the job-related elements.
• You must be a U.S. Citizen.

To be employed by the Architect of the Capitol in a paid position, an individual must meet one of the categories below:

• 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
• A person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States.

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 General Schedule Qualification Standards.
 
You must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the job announcement.

You must meet the following SCREEN-OUT(S) required for this position:

• WG-05: Ability to perform Air Conditioning Equipment Helper duties without more than normal supervision.
• WG-08: Ability to perform Air Conditioning Equipment Worker duties without more than normal supervision.
• WG-10: Ability to do the work of a journey level Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic without more than normal supervision.

Your application must show that you have sufficient experience to perform the duties of the position as described in the vacancy announcement.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Review your resume and responses carefully. Your eligibility for consideration and qualifications for the position will be determined based upon a review of your detailed resume and your responses to job specific self-assessment questions.

Your resume will be evaluated based on evidence of your ability to demonstrate the job elements for this position, possession of any specialized experience, and how well your background and experience relate to the self-assessment questions in the job announcement. The self-assessment questions relate to the following job elements and competencies:

1. The ability to troubleshoot air conditioning equipment.
2. The ability to interpret instructions.
3. The ability to assembly and install equipment.
4. Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.

Your responses to the self-assessment questions serve as the basis for your initial rating. You will receive a numerical score based on your responses to these questions. Next, your responses will be evaluated by a Human Resources Specialist and/or a subject matter expert against the information provided in your resume and optional cover letter. Your resume must support your answers to the self-assessment questions. Falsifying your background, education and/or experience is cause for non-selection or disqualification from further consideration.

Please note that a complete application is required for consideration. (Please review the “Required Documents” section of this job announcement to see what must be included in a complete application).

• Your resume should include relevant work experience, applicable education and your contact information. For current or previous federal employees, include the pay plan, series and grade.

The Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) job application process is designed to ensure you only provide information necessary to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility for the position vacancy.

To apply for this position, you only need to submit: a) your resume and b) answers to the online vacancy assessment questionnaire. The online questionnaire contains eligibility and screening questions and other relevant information. No additional documentation or attachments are required at the time of application.

Your resume should list your education, training and work experience including job titles, employment dates, duties and accomplishments.

Nothing further is required until it is requested by AOC’s Human Capital Management Division. If additional documentation is required for the position, you will be asked to provide it during the interview or selection process. At that time, you may be asked to submit documentation to support statements made in your resume.

For example, you may be asked to provide a copy of your diploma, college transcripts, or proof of Federal employment status. If the position requires licensure or certification, you will be asked to provide proof at the time of selection.

If Veterans’ preference is claimed, you will be asked to submit proof (DD-214, and, if claiming a 10-point preference, a SF-15 and the proof required by that form).

Failure to provide the required documents will end further consideration and/or result in the withdrawal of any tentative job offers.

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