Duties
This is position will be 3rd shift- Night
Work schedule may require some occasionally mandatory overtime on holidays AND weekends.
Services Electronic Sensing and Control Systems:
Maintains, evaluates, adjusts and repairs existing electronic sensing and control equipment in support smart building controls (HVAC, lighting, electrical, fire AV, plumbing) operations.
Installs, operates, maintains, calibrates and troubleshoots sensors, actuators, device controllers and related interface with building equipment. This includes hard-wired and wireless sensing equipment.
Monitors the ongoing performance, operates DDC software and makes recommendations for interface improvement.
Installs, modifies, operates, maintains, calibrates, evaluates, troubleshoots, adjusts and repairs Direct Digital Controls (DDC) components downstream of building routers (RS-485MSTP- ARCNET) networks and twisted pair cabling as well as related mechanical equipment.
Performs Operational Tests:
Operates the Building Automation System (BAS) terminal and other related equipment to display and print point status, change set points and alarm limits and manually controlled points.
Develops changes to detailed schematics, drawings and maintenance procedures for use by lower-grade employees.
Evaluates and adjusts new system installations and repairs existing systems during operational tests. Modifies test equipment as needed.
Develops changes to detailed schematics, drawings and maintenance procedures for use by lower-grade employees.
Guides lower grade controls mechanics on the operation of the smart building controls (DDC, lighting, electrical, mechanical, fire alarm, audio visual) and performance monitoring software.
Troubleshoots and repairs exceptionally large variety of commercial refrigeration systems, including walk-in and reach -in boxes, water coolers, deep freeze boxes. Also trouble shoots and repairs commercial cooking equipment, mixers.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
** In order to qualify for this position, you must have journeyman level experience**
Requirements
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
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.
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Ability to perform journeyman level work in Direct Digital Controls/BAS Systems (ex: lighting controls, electrical controls, kitchen equipment controls, fire alarm, audio visual, mechanical controls ) and refrigeration.
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.
Selected applicant(s) may be eligible to earn a higher annual leave accrual rate credit towards annual leave accrual based on prior non-Federal or uniformed service work experience. The amount of service credit will be based on specialized experience or qualifying experience that is provided on the applicant profile submitted. As such, if you are a new employee to the Federal Government or a rehire, it is important that you provide a work history that lists all directly related positions held, and it must include the dates of employment (month/day/year).
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 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 Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision-Skilled in determining the methods and techniques required to solve complex installation and repair problems.
--Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.- Skilled in evaluating the operations of vendors' equipment software to interface them with other equipment.
--Ingenuity (Ability to Suggest and Apply New Methods) - Skilled in applications to recognize indications of improper operation and differentiate them from any anomalies introduced by the testing itself.
--Trouble shooting (Electronic Equipment) - Skilled in wiring diagrams and schematics to understand the construction and operation of the industrial controls and troubleshoot malfunctions.
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
You MUST apply online. FORMS RECEIVED BY FAX, EMAIL OR U.S. POSTAL SERVICE DELIVERY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
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Next steps
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