MASON Job in Washington, DC

Vacancy No. KC-25-DE-12778835HD Department John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Salary $36.12 to $42.20 Grade 11 to 11
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 8/8/2025 Close Date 9/12/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Washington, DC


Summary

This position is part of the, The John F Kennedy Center for Performing Arts. The incumbent will be responsible for a variety of tasks involved in the upkeep of the Kennedy Center Facility, grounds and related structures, fixtures, and utilities.

Duties

  • Repair, install, make alterations, maintain, and erect masonry, marble slabs, terrazzo, granite, tile, brick, block, and stonework in a wide variety of decorative and structural situations.
  • The incumbent, either personally or through skilled direction of subordinates, cuts, polishes, cleans and matches a wide variety of stone ranging from marble, terrazzo, granite, and tile.
  • The incumbent must lay common and face brick, cinder and cement block, glass block, terra cotta, and various artificial and natural stone.
  • Construct/repair walls, walks, decorative masonry structures, arches, overlays, structural coverings over multi lane roadways and over unique architectural aspects of acoustically designed internal walls, foyers, corridors, and performance halls.
  • Work involves the most complex skilled work with inlays, multi-textured surfaces, and mixtures of different mediums. grouts, and adhesives applied to various under-layments.
  • In addition to laying whole brick in straight, horizontal rows, the incumbent must be able to perform a variety of more complex brick, stone, and marble work such as decorative structural coverings.
  • Construction, alteration, repair, and modification of items such as cabinets, doors, windows, steps, staircases, floors, floor coverings, carpet, and tile.
  • Work from plans, blueprints, diagrams, sketches, work orders, and oral instructions. Prepares layouts and selects material for carpentry jobs.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation.
  • Direct Deposit of pay is required.
  • Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C.

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below:
  1. Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. (SCREEN OUT) (OPM Job Element 1)
  2. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) (OPM Job Element 25-E)
  3. Measurement and Layout (OPM Job Element 80-A)
  4. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (including blueprint reading) (OPM Job Element 75-A)
  5. Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment (OPM Job Element 81)
If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job related factors.

Minimum qualifications for trades and labor positions are determined by evaluation of job elements. You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements in order to be considered qualified for this position.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Physical Efforts and Working Conditions:
Incumbent must be in good physical condition. Works on ladders, scaffolding, and platforms where systems and equipment are located. Works in hard-to-reach places, stands, stoops, bends, kneels, climbs, and works in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently handles, lifts, carries, and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 80 pounds in the performance of assigned duties with supporting PPE. Occasionally lifts and carries items that weigh over 80 pounds with assistance.

The incumbent is exposed to all kinds of weather extremes and temperatures. Works inside or outside, and subject to heat, cold, and inclement weather. Exposed to dirt, grease, noise, odor, smoke, and fumes. Frequently exposed to the possibility of strains, cuts, scrapes, bruises, burns, and electrical shock. Working conditions are considered in the evaluation of this job. Incumbent works on ladders, scaffolding and on 90-foot aerial lifts. The position is subject to noise and vibrations, gases, and fumes, dirt and dust from operating various power and hand tools and equipment. The incumbent is designated as an "Emergency Essential" employee and is required to report to work during hazardous weather conditions and emergencies when other government agencies are excused from reporting to work. The incumbent is responsible for making immediate decisions during emergencies. This work may be done in collaboration with contractors or staff from other disciplines. The incumbent will sustain effort during emergencies until they are controlled and contained and will then notify supervisors and relay instructions to qualified mechanics on the next shift. Incumbent may be required to work overtime with little or no prior notice.

Additional information

Telework Suitability:
The duties of this position are not suitable for core or situational telework, use the Center guidance during an emergency or natural disaster.

Stipulations of Employment:
Selection may require completion of a 1-year probationary period.

Work Schedule:
This position requires a fixed work schedule; flexible work schedules will not be authorized.

Tour of Duty: Monday through Friday from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm.

The incumbent may be required to work a schedule that includes Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. The incumbent may also be required to work Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and other shifts on an overtime basis with little or no prior notice.

Miscellaneous:
This position is covered by the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), Local 2463.

The Center uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.

This position is being advertised concurrently with vacancy announcement # KC-25-MP-12778834HD using Merit Promotion procedures. If interested, refer to that announcement to determine if you meet merit promotion requirements and can apply to that announcement. NOTE: You must apply separately to each announcement in order to be considered under both.

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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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.

For Category Rating: Once the application process is complete, qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position. The categories for this announcement are defined as: Best-Qualified and Qualified. Your resume and supporting documentation will then be used to determine if you are qualified for this job. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

  • Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.
  • Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading)
  • Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
  • Measurement and Layout
  • Technical Practices


The Category Rating Process does not add veterans' preference points or apply the "rule of three," but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligible within each category. Preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent must be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-09 level or higher).

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your Resume listing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment mm/yy and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted, only the most current resume will be reviewed for qualifications.
2. Other supporting documents:

  • Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable (e.g. DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service, SF-15 Form and related documentation, VA letter, etc.)
  • Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program Documentation: If you are applying under CTAP or ICTAP, you MUST submit proof of eligibility under 5 CFR 330.602(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance rating, and a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible
  • Cover Letter, optional
If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If applicable, you must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form. Failure to provide this documentation may result in a non-preference determination. For more information on veterans' preference (see https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-employment-initiative/vet-guide/).

Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.

Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices. Note: A PDF Portfolio contains multiple files assembled into an integrated PDF unit. The files in a PDF Portfolio can be in a wide range of file types created in different applications. To ensure the document is not a PDF Portfolio document, open the document and if there are multiple different documents with a variety of extensions, it is a PDF Portfolio document and will not be processed.

It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted prior to the closing date of the announcement.

Career Transition Assistance Programs: CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For information on CTAP and ICTAP visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section of this vacancy.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.

  • To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
  • You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
  • You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
  • To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  • You may preview the Assessment Questionnaire at: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12778835
If you have questions about this job, please contact the HR Office representative listed in the "Agency Contact Info" section of this vacancy announcement. Applying online is highly encouraged. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00a.m. - 4:00p.m., Mountain Time, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, you may request an alternate application method from the Agency Contact listed in the vacancy. All hardship application packages must be complete and submitted no later than noon EST on the closing date of the announcement.

Agency contact information

Helen Dorsey
Address
The John F Kennedy Center for Performing Arts
2700 F. Street, NW
Washington, DC 20566
US

Next steps

For status updates on your application, please follow the directions listed above in the How to Apply section. Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. If you are selected for an interview for this position, you will be contacted directly. A final job offer for this position is typically made within several weeks after the closing date of the vacancy announcement. After confirming a job offer, all other applicants will be notified of their non-selection.


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