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.

Tour of duty for this position is: 2^nd Shift Monday thru Friday 12:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Work schedule may require some occasionally mandatory overtime on holidays AND weekends.

This is a career ladder position to the WG-11

The individual selected for this position will:

Subway System Maintenance:

Carries out complex electromotive equipment maintenance and repair functions, including identifying and repairing electrical, mechanical and electronic problems in the control, guideway, vehicle, or platform assemblies of the subway systems.

Uses electronic test meters, precision measuring instruments, and test procedures.  Corrects settings, pressures, resistances, or clearances of system components, controls, motors, mechanical guides, structures, and accessories.

Cleans and lubricates components of the electromotive structure. Repairs or replaces parts; aligns rails; ensures continuity of electrical wires and conduits; resets safety controls; and aligns drive mechanisms.

Utilizes schematics and blueprints to identify, diagnose, and troubleshoot operational failures, and to trace and repair electrical, electronic and mechanical problems.

Overhauls axle assemblies using a dial indicator, replacing wheels and bearings, tightening bolted connections and examining differentials for leaks or other malfunctions.

Performs advanced welding, machine tooling, electrical and mechanical work.

Electronic and Electrical Adjustments:

Calibrates drive components, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs all electrical and electronic circuitry.

Synchronizes multiple systems that involve problems related to resistors, capacitors, diodes, relays, transformers, solenoids, ribbon cables, digital and LED displays, and transistors.

Independently analyzes the causes of electronic service interruptions utilizing Motion Control Engineering tools, Allen Bradley Frequency Drives and non-proprietary tools to test and adjust complex components including Programmable Logic Controllers, applying PLC Ladder Logic and EPROM programming, utilizing computer terminals for integrated circuits, melding fire alarms, security lockouts, CCTV, and telecommunications.

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.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication

“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.

• Performs electromotive Equipment Mechanic operations in electricity and its applications to the repair of electrical and mechanical systems and sub-systems. (detailed experience must be reflected in resume).

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 perform the work of an electromotive equipment mechanic helper without more than normal supervision. 

--Ability and knowledge of equipment , assembly, installation and repair.

--Ability to interpret job-related instructions, specifications, parts manuals and repair manuals.

--Ability to troubleshoot, test and repair systems and subsystems.

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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