Clarification from the agency

Applications will be Accepted from all US Citizens Note: 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.

This position requires a valid D.C. or State driver’s license.

Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday 1:30 pm - 10:00 pm (Hours may change due to the Operational Needs of Management)

Duties:

Serves as the Assistant Supervisor and Assists unit supervisor with administrative and technical supervisory functions for subordinates. Assigns duties to and evaluates their performance. Manages the organizational unit’s workload. With supervisor, develops performance requirements for subordinates and ensures a mutual understanding of the performance standards.

Resolves complaints and grievances as delegated by higher level supervisors. Provides leadership to ensure support for equal employment opportunity (EEO) goals and requirements. Practices non-discriminatory employment actions to prevent unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, age or disability. Provides for employee skills enrichment through job related coaching, mentoring and training.

Ensures that needed plans, blueprints, materials and tools are available and that needed stock is obtained from supply locations. With assistance from supervisor, ensures that each employee has a full workload. Checks work in progress and when finished, checks for compliance with instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods and deadlines. Demonstrates proper work methods and answers workers' questions regarding procedures, policies, written instructions and other directives (e.g., technical orders). Ensures that machine capacities are not exceeded and that tools are properly used. Reports discrepancies in quantity and quality of items received.

Submits purchase requests for Supervisory and leadership approval on orders and purchases for equipment and furniture to support special functions set-ups. Responsible for maintenance, storage and repair of furniture and equipment. Purchases necessary inside equipment, such as chairs, tables, easels, podiums, coat racks, etc. and equipment for outside maintenance, such as power washers, bobcats, leaf blowers, etc.

Along with subordinate Materials Handlers, sets up facilities for special functions. Conduct pre-event walk through with client prior to event, answer questions on best furniture arrangement for the event, discuss space capacity, etc.

Stores, delivers and sets up equipment and furniture in rooms used for special functions for Members and committee meetings.

Collaborate with furniture, upholstery, and other departments to synchronize material requirements and shipments. Identify process improvement opportunities and lead initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce operational costs.

Ensures committee rooms and other areas where access is restricted to day operations are cleaned. Operates industrial vacuum cleaners, floor polishers and other cleaning tools and equipment to vacuum rugs, clean floors, base-boards and performs other routine cleaning tasks. Loads, transports, unloads and assembles tools, parts and materials. Ensures worksites are cleaned. Ensures floors are stripped, waxed, polished and buffed. Loads and unloads trash and recycling.

May operate motor vehicles including a crew cab pickup, sedan, panel and flatbed truck, carryalls, jeep and station wagon which have a GVW of less than 26,000 pounds. Operates vehicles over Federal state, D.C. and County Roads in all traffic conditions.

Conditions of employment

• Your resume and question responses must demonstrate job-related elements.
• You must be able to pass a drug test.

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 supervise employees in the performance of Material Handling (Special Functions) work including:
  • Inspecting work of custodial employees to ensure that quality standards are met;
  • Training others in policies and procedures related to custodial and material handling work; and 
  • Analyzing current shop policies and identifies areas of improvement.
    

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 Supervise- Ability to supervise workers directly or through subordinate leaders in accomplishing the work of the unit. 

--Work Practices- Resolves work-related problems such as excessive costs or low productivity and determines causes and implements corrective actions.

--Materials: Plans the use of subordinate workers’ equipment, facilities and materials on a day-to-day basis.

--Equipment: Estimates labor and material resources and plans current and future work schedules, staffing needs and material and equipment estimates.

--Dexterity and Safety- Utilizes a thorough knowledge of and compliance with applicable AOC and OSHA safety rules and regulations.

The Architect of the Capitol's job application process is designed to ensure that we only ask you for the information that is absolutely needed to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility for the position.

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.

We ask that you prepare and submit a resume that best describes fully your background experience, skills, abilities, education, training and other relevant credentials. The resume should include dates of employment.

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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