Clarification from the agency

The resume(s) submitted with the application can be no more than two pages in length. Applications will be accepted from all U.S. Citizens. 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.

Tour of Duty:  Monday through Friday, 5:00 am to 1:30 pm 

• The incumbent is designated as an Emergency Essential Employee. You may be required to work mandatory overtime, schedule changes, and report during events, inclement weather, and emergency closures.  Mandatory Weekend Coverage as RCP (responsible contact person) occurs on a scheduled, periodic, rotational basis.  Alternate work Schedule (AWS) reviewed on an individual basis.

Duties Include, but are not limited to: 

• Assigns duties, evaluates performance, establishes deadlines, priorities and work sequences and plans work assignments based on general work schedules, methods and policies set by higher level management.
• Oversees the requisition, procurement preparation and set-up of supplies, materials, accountable property and tools.
• Proficiently utilizes the agency’s work order management system (i.e., Computerized Maintenance Management System [CMMS])
• Observes work in progress, investigates work related problems (e.g., excessive costs, low productivity, workload imbalance and acquisition or development of specialized tools, etc.) and determines causes.
• Provides for employee skills enrichment through job related coaching, mentoring and training.
• Practices non-discriminatory and non-retaliatory employment actions and prevents unlawful discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, age or disability.
• Evaluates, adjusts and/or repairs electronic stabilizers, electronic dimmer panels, programmed transfer switches, motor control centers, modifiers, small control tool repair, minor power supply lines and circuits used to deliver a variety of power, amperage, stage and incidence requirements to delivery panels, adjustment gear, power and regulator circuits; engineering multiphase systems; thermocouple devices; electrical interference panic and fire alarm systems; crisis cautioning systems; light protection systems; high power light systems with related controls; target apparatuses; AC and DC modification systems; loudspeaker circuits; and associated electrical apparatuses. 
• Tasks include troubleshooting electrical devices covering electronic mechanisms in order to separate the cause of the breakdown of electrical control structures, analog/digital panels and solid-state motor control circuits in apparatuses.
• This includes Uninterrupted Power Systems (UPS); adjustable speed drives and electric motor starters for air conditioning systems; light system banks and programmed door opening systems engineering multiphase systems; switchgear, switchboards and panel boards; and related electrical equipment.

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.

A Tier II Moderate Risk Public Trust Background Investigation will be required and must be successfully completed and maintained as a condition of employment after the initial hiring action is completed.

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 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.

Ability to lead or supervise employees in the performance of electrical work including:

• Planning and assigning work based on skills, materials, and equipment to keep work on schedule;
• Exercising supervisory judgement to address performance issues and recognize performance in accordance with established procedures; and
• Maintaining technical accountability for work quality and quantity through oversight of tasks via, computerized control systems (e.g., Direct Digital Controls, Building Automation Systems, Programmable Logic Controls, and Lighting Control Systems)

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:.

• Ability to lead or supervise (SCREEN-OUT)
• Theory and Instruments (Electrical, Electronic) Used in Shop and Trade Practices
• Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)

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.

Information provided in your resume must fully support and be consistent with your responses to the online vacancy assessment questionnaire. Discrepancies between your resume and your questionnaire responses may result in lower rating or removal from further considerations. 

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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