Duties
“This position will be required to work 2nd and 3rd shifts based on business needs.
Coordinates evening operations support on behalf of the Deputy Superintendent and superintendent on emergency facility issues and ongoing operations with the Assistant Superintendents in the areas of facilities operations, tenant services and client services divisions.
The incumbent assists with the development and implementation of plans for the performance of preventative maintenance, scheduled and unscheduled work, and facility sustainment that are set to take place during the evening and night tours of duty. Determines and addresses short- and long-term needs, unusual problems or concerns affecting facility maintenance, such as the need to maintain architectural integrity, institutional functions, and preserve physical records in case of disasters affecting the Capitol area. Regularly confers with service and material suppliers on the status of activities and deliverables. Provides information related to the facility to assess concerns such as disaster planning, egress to relocation sites, and the development of relocation sites, as required in conjunction with the Assistant Superintendent.
Assists with overseeing the evening/night operation and maintenance of buildings, grounds, and utilities; and provides insight in determining potential energy conservation measures for the facility. Coordinates buildings, grounds, and utilities maintenance, repair, and construction projects with customers as the representative of the Superintendent.
Coordinates communication on emergent issues with the House Office Buildings Superintendent, Night Superintendent and appropriate Assistant Superintendent as appropriate.
Acts as a field representative when handling Worker's Compensation Claims. Assists in the timely completion of forms and reporting as required on behalf of HOB’s Safety and & Occupational Health manager. As well as serves as the night Safety and Occupational Health liaison when and as appropriate.
Participates in long range planning and evaluation of work operations. Through inspections of operations and analysis of work records results, evaluates effectiveness of performance and quality of results in each area of operation. Determines causes of unfavorable trends and recommends corrective action to the Assistant Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent and Superintendent or directs corrective action within limits of delegated authority. Advises leadership on the implications of sensitive or critical actions. Evaluates and considers all relevant factors in planning facilities maintenance and repair operations, including the structural soundness of buildings. Recommends options for preventive maintenance and major maintenance including approaches to be used.
The incumbent is responsible for utilizing a thorough knowledge of and compliance with applicable AOC and 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 required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is utilized.
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 the job-related KSAs.
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
is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.
Candidates for the GS-13 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower GS-12 grade level in the Federal service:
Specialized experience is defined as having experience (1) Experience in project management; (2) Experience in facility management; (3) Experience in program management and (4) Experience in vendor management.
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.
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 knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) 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 knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies:
KSA 1: Clerical- Knowledge of operations and substantive activities of the Office of the Superintendent to ensure that all requests for maintenance and repair of the building(s) are properly handled.
KSA 2: Technology Application- knowledge and skill in the application of MS Office to create and rename documents, save documents, and transfer documents.
KSA 3: Customer Service- Knowledge of the duties, priorities, commitments, policies and goals of the organization sufficient to perform non-routine assignments in advising and instructing personnel concerning administrative and service matters.
KSA 4: Manages and Organizes Information- Knowledge of rules, procedures, and operations to perform a wide variety of assignments and resolve problems to complete the variety of service requests.
KSA 5: Effective Oral and Written Communication- Skilled in creating a good working relationship with office staffs, committee members, and the high profile managers.
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
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Next steps
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