Clarification from the agency

Applications will be accepted from all U.S. Citizens. 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: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. or Monday - Friday 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 

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

The Laborer (Recycler) Leader is required to perform the same type of duties as the employees being led.

Leading:

Serves as a working leader of three (3) or more employees in accomplishing day custodial/laborer/ recycling or special events work.

Passes instructions on to other workers received from supervisor by assigning the immediate tasks to be performed by individual members of the group led.

Ensures that needed plans, materials, and tools are available, and that needed stock is obtained from supply locations.

Checks employees work in progress and when finished.

Provides information to supervisor on status and progress of work, causes of delays, and overall work operations and problems.

Laborer General Functions:

Performs laborer work, including loading and unloading trucks, and using various moving equipment and devices including forklifts, hand and power lifts, and pallet jacks, and carts for construction debris.

Loads recyclable materials into designated vehicles including recycle truck, trash removal truck, stake-bed truck, dump truck, pick-up truck, and van truck.

Assists trade shops to set up scaffolding, ladders, and carry equipment, materials and tools to work site for construction or renovation.

Cleans interior and exterior areas assigned.                 

Demonstrates proper work methods and answer workers' questions regarding procedures, policies,

Ensures that floors and hallways are washed and buffed; that tables, dressers, desks, radiators, light fixtures, fans, refrigerators, and other furnishings are maintained, dusted and cleaned.

Ensures that rest rooms are cleaned and supplied with towels and toilet paper; that ashtrays and trash containers are emptied, and that windows and mirrors are washed.

Special Functions:

Reports any shortages of supplies or cleaning equipment.

Removes and perform furniture or equipment relocation and set-up for special events.

Arranges chairs and tables in required configurations for special events and ceremonies.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Physical Conditions:

Work requires extremely heavy physical effort on a continuous basis to lift and carry boxes and items that weigh 80 to 100 pounds and more with assistance, and to lift and carry items and similar weights in cramped work areas. Incumbent uses heavy physical effort to load and sort materials by category, and work to compress and assemble bales of materials which requires standing, stooping, bending, and working in tiring positions, and lifting and carrying items. Lifts and moves bales and boxes of objects that weigh up to 80 pounds, and to uses pallet jacks to move bales of materials.

Working Conditions:

Incumbent performs work inside and outside, with exposure to all weather conditions. Works around recycling and baling machine areas, loading docks and warehouses with dust and dirt. Work involves exposure to bruises and serious cuts, requiring safety procedures and protective safety equipment.

Conditions of employment

• 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.

- Ability to lead people in the performance of laborer/recycler work

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 lead

- Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order)

- Ability to Interpret Instructions

- Dexterity and Safety

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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