Clarification from the agency

Applications will be accepted from all U.S. Citizens. Note: 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.

*** This position is temporary in nature and is not to exceed 13 months. This is strictly a temporary appointment where there is no permanent need or permanent funding available for the work involved. It is a position that is subject to the project needs of the Agency. Therefore, the appointment could be terminated at any time due to shortage of work or shortage of funds without any advance notice.  If project work continues however, it could be extended beyond the 13-month time frame at the sole discretion of the Agency.  As a non-permanent employee, you may also be separated for failure to meet management’s expectations, with no advance notice. ***

Day Shift (4:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M) Monday thru Thursday. Hours May Change Due To Operational Needs of Management

As a Helper, basic knowledge of the common practices, methods, sequences and techniques of cement/brick finishing work must be reflected in the applicant's work history.

A valid non expired driver's license is needed for the position.

Duties:

Assists journey-level cement finishers by performing maintenance, repair and construction work on surfaces such as sidewalks, steps, walls, curbs and ramps.

Assists with mixing, pouring, spreading and leveling cement and concrete. In repairing damaged areas, removes broken concrete and prepares sub-surfaces.

Prepares job sites by setting up safety tripods and scaffolding; may secure confined space job sites.

Removes old concrete; sets forms; mixes, places and finishes new concrete.

Places steel dividers and other expansion joints in sidewalks; lays drainpipes in cement; smooths and levels cement surfaces using trowels and other tools; and applies a finishing coat of cement to surfaces of streets, sidewalks, bridge work and other concrete work.

Measures dimensions to calculate quantities of materials needed.

Designs and constructs various forms prior to pouring cement using precise measurements and modern equipment and techniques.

Performs mixing and applying toppings, colors, grout, epoxy overlays, or waterproofing compounds in accordance with job specifications.

Performs framing work, including placing and finishing curbs, sidewalks, gutters, disability access ramps and various other concrete structures.

Participates in demolition of concrete structures with the proper use of pneumatic tools, such as chipping gun, jackhammer, concrete saw, and other power equipment

Utilizes a thorough knowledge of and compliance with applicable AOC and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety rules and regulations to ensure that work progresses in a safe manner and to initiate or take corrective action on unsafe conditions in managed areas. Provides or receives training, either on the job or through classroom training, to ensure that the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is utilized.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

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

“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

Qualifications

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.

• SCREEN-OUT: Ability to perform the work of the position without more than normal supervision.

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 relates to the self-assessment questions in the job announcement. The self-assessment questions relate to the following job elements and competencies:

• Appropriate Level of Supervision
• Work Practices
• Dexterity and Safety
• Interpreting Instructions
• 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).

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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