Furnishings Manager #561 Job in Washington DC, DC

Vacancy No. req637 Department Senate
Salary $126,372.00 to $175,868.00 Grade 00 to 00
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 4/30/2025 Close Date 5/14/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Washington DC, DC


Summary

The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Furnishings Manager . The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/J5NY. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.

Duties

Provides leadership to Furnishings Division staff, including a cabinet shop, approves schedules, defines employee objectives, provides regular performance feedback to staff including quarterly reviews, writes performance appraisals and makes recommendations for hiring. Works with SAA and Senate staff include the Secretary of the Senate, Committee on Rules and Administration, Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies and Architect of the Capitol on special projects/events. Participates in the biennial selection of Capitol offices with Senators. Oversees the design, assignment and tracking of furniture and furnishings within the Capitol and other buildings; ensures accurate use of automated inventory management system to track Furnishings’ property; manages the issuance and control of keys to Capitol spaces. Ensures overall customer satisfaction with Furnishings Division services by conducting continuous analysis of customers’ feedback and implementing necessary changes to practices and procedures. Coordinates services with the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) and outside contractors regarding refurbishing and renovation projects within the Capitol building. Works with the director on preparing the budget and ongoing monitoring of expenditures for the Furnishings Division.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/J5NY.

Qualifications

Required Work Experience

  • Five to eight years of progressively responsible experience in inventory management, project coordination, and staff supervision.

Required Special Skills/ Knowledge

  • Knowledge of supervisory principles, practices and procedures. 
  • Knowledge of modern inventory control and asset management practices. 
  • Knowledge of different types of furniture, draperies, carpet, etc. 
  • Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, assign, direct and evaluate the work of supervisory, skilled and administrative staff. 
  • Ability to establish policies, guidelines and procedures for effective and efficient operation of the Furnishings Division. 
  • Ability to analyze difficult and complex issues and make recommendations for action.

As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role. 

Working Conditions

  • Since this position requires onsite presence in support of the U.S. Senate when in session, this position requires the employee to be available and prepared to work during government shutdowns, in inclement weather, on holidays, and during late night, overnight, and weekend sessions. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
  • This position directly supports essential services of the U.S. Senate. As such, this position requires the employee be available and prepared to work during government shutdowns, in inclement weather, on holidays, weekends, and during late nights to ensure essential services to the Senate continue without interruption. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration.

Additional information

The Sergeant at Arms is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules, regulations, and applicable Federal Laws. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email employment@saa.senate.gov with “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line. No moving, relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position, or while in application for this position.

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.

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.

Your application will be evaluated by a panel on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Highly qualified candidates may be interviewed and a reference check conducted.

Required Documents

Subject to background/security investigation.

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

All applicants must apply for jobs online using this link: https://sen.gov/J5NY. Paper application materials, resumes and attachments that are sent via email, mail or brought in-person will not be considered or accepted. All applicants MUST attach their documents to the online employment application.

Agency contact information

Address
U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms
SH-142 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC, Washington, DC 20001

Next steps

Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.


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