Duties
Tour of duty for this position is: Monday- Friday, First Shift (Hours may be subject to change at management's discretion)
This position is Essential-Employee is required to report to work during emergencies and inclement weather situations.
Work Schedule may include Holidays AND Weekends on a regular AND recurring basis.
Rotating shift work will also be required at management's discretion.
The individual selected for this position will:
Acts as liaison on behalf of the Superintendent to follow up on issues building occupants may encounter in their assigned spaces. Informs building occupants on work progress, offering a prognosis for its completion.
Surveys Administrative Assistants, Office Managers, or other essential office employees monthly to gain feedback on the quality of services and areas for improvement.
Serves as Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to ensure accurate and adequate oversight of contractor performance according to contract requirements.
Conducts daily inspections to ensure that buildings are maintained according to established standards for cleanliness and safety. Coordinates with shop supervisors to schedule preventive maintenance activities based on inspection findings.
During inspections, identifies violations of rules prohibiting the placement of items such as boxes, computers, furniture, office equipment, and supplies in hallways or other non-designated areas.
Inspects all areas of buildings including entrances, hallways, offices, conference rooms, stairwells, exits, rest rooms, parking garages, and all public areas. Notes any deficiencies in cleanliness or safety and notifies the proper maintenance supervisors to take action to rectify them.
Is a primary identifier of potential safety hazards and works to resolve with appropriate trade shop or safety officer.
Receives requests for services from Senators, their staffs, and committee staffs. Forwards such requests to the appropriate unit within the jurisdiction for action.
Must be tactful and diplomatic in responding to unusual service requests from Senators, Committees and their staffs.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be able to pass a drug test.
- Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related KSAs.
- You must meet the definition of specialized experience.
“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 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-08 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience for this position is defined as having experience in the following:
1.) Independently performs quality assurance inspections to ensure all assigned work is completed based on job requirements and needs of the clients.(building office suite inspections and safety inspections).
2.) Uses computerized programs to maintain data and records.(ex: Computer-Aided Facility Management (CAFM) and TMA Systems computer software.
3.)Serves as Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to ensure accurate and adequate oversight of contractor performance according to contract requirements,
AND:
Candidates for the GS-09 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience for this position is defined as having experience in at least 3 of the following:
1.) Provides a variety of building services to the occupants of commercial buildings and senior management including supporting the daily operations of the buildings including receiving and taking immediate action to resolve complaints. (ex: building office suite inspections, safety inspections, and generate work orders for services or repairs).
2.) Uses computerized programs to maintain data and records.
3.) Serves as Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to ensure accurate and adequate oversight of contractor performance according to contract requirements.
4.) Initiates inspection test procedures and makes recommendations to modify job or contract specifications for evaluating trade/contractor procedures and operations.
Education
No education requirement
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.
A variety of health insurance plans; retirement system with investment options; paid holidays; paid sick and annual (vacation) leave; life insurance; incentive systems; subsidized transportation; training and development opportunities, etc.
The Architect of the Capitol offers eligible employees opportunity to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program.
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.
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 knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) for this position, possession of any specialized experience, and how well your background and experience relates to the self-assessment questions in the job announcement. The self-assessment questions relate to the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies:
KSA 1: Skill in Customer Service
KSA 2: Ability to Plan and Organize
KSA 3: Skill using Automated Computer Systems
KSA 4: Ability to communicate using Tact and Diplomacy both verbally and in writing
KSA 5: Problem Solving
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).
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How to Apply
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Next steps
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