Duties
TOUR OF DUTY: Night Shift 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. The position is designated as emergency essential.
Major Duties:
Duties quoted at WG-12 level.
Maintenance, Troubleshooting and Repair
Maintains, tests, troubleshoots and repairs diverse vendor smoke and heat fire alarm systems and devices. Assists contractors to locate and install system components ranging in complexity from the older electrical and analog devices to the newer moderately complex digital computer controlled systems. Replaces defective sensors and circuit control boards. Inspects, maintains, cleans, repairs, bench tests, performs functional tests and adjusts the specified accuracy of a variety of equipment and circuitry, such as hard wire alarm transceivers, control consoles, printed circuit boards and cards, electrical buzzers, speaker circuits, flow switches, tamper switches, heat detectors and smoke detectors. Responds to emergency calls to return alarm systems to on-line status as quickly as possible.
Works from verbal instructions, work orders, blueprints, schematics, maintenance schedules and inspection schedules to perform maintenance, diagnose system or equipment malfunctions, make repairs and replaces equipment as required. Utilizes a voltmeter, amp meter, wattmeter, ohmmeter, etc. to test circuits and equipment for ground faults or open circuits. Evaluates the fire alarm system module, component, device and circuit failures. Isolates the system failure and replaces the defective part or component, minimizing downtime and restoring circuit integrity in a timely manner.
Installs and Tests Complex Computerized Automated Fire Protection Equipment
Installs or assists contractors to install new systems or upgrades of existing fire protection devices and systems. Installs new devices and/or relocates existing devices in conduit or flexible raceways as applicable. Preserves, upkeeps, corrects and regulates mechanisms and assemblies of the numerous systems that may be assigned. Aligns and balances analog circuits, tests analog and digital circuits, replaces faulty electronic parts and various solid state devices. Troubleshoots the cause of operational problems on novel or improved systems when technical specifications are inadequate.
Installs, maintains and troubleshoots low voltage wiring associated with electronically controlled door hardware operated by the fire alarm system(s).
Provides technical support to Fire Protection Engineers and other Superintendent’s office staff to solve problems found in test programs. Isolates specific faults in the automated test apparatuses or the unit under test and completes the required repairs.
Utilizes a thorough knowledge of and compliance with all 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 know how to use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
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.
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Qualifications
You must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the job announcement.
You must meet the following SCREEN-OUT:
WG-10: Ability to perform inspections and testing, trouble shooting, maintenance and repair of Fire Alarm and Sprinkler Systems.
WG-11/12: Ability to perform journey-level Fire Protection System equipment troubleshooting, testing, installation, maintenance, and repairs without more than normal supervision.
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.
Required Documents
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.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
You MUST apply online. FORMS RECEIVED BY FAX, EMAIL OR U.S. POSTAL SERVICE DELIVERY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
If you are a new user to the USAJOBS Site and have never registered for an account; you will first need to create an account profile with your basic contact information and a resume to begin applying. You must be a registered USAJOBS user AND you must be signed-in to your account in order to apply for this position. For help with setting up an account or for general assistance in using USAJOBS, go to USAJOBS Help Page.
NEED HELP?
If you experience any difficulties with the application site, help is available! If you have problems completing your on-line application, contact the Monster Hiring Management Help Desk at 1-866-656-6831 or by e-mail at MGSHELP@monster.com. The help desk is available Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time. You may call and leave a voice mail message at all other times.
All required supporting documents will be collected electronically via the USAJOBS “Saved Documents” feature.
If you are unable to apply on-line, you may visit our Employment Center for technical assistance in entering your application. The Employment Center is located at 441 Second & D Streets S.W., Washington, D.C., Room H2-178, and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You may call (202) 226-7000 for directions.
Next steps
You will receive a notice generated by the USAJOBS System when you have successfully submitted your application. We will review your application and transcript(s) (if you are qualifying based on education) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements.
You can check the status of your application by logging into http://www.usajobs.gov. You may also sign up to receive automatic emails anytime the status of your application has changed by logging into your USAJOBS Account, editing your profile and changing the ‘Notification Settings’ to indicate that you want to be notified by email when the status changes. Information regarding the status of your application should be updated in the system within two (2) weeks after the closing date of this vacancy announcement.