Summary
This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, House Office Buildings, Labor and Custodial Branch. The selectee will operate a fork lift (certification required) to transport compressed bales of cardboard, magazines, newspapers, books and other materials compressed by a baling machine. Will also receive and unload incoming vendor shipments and assists with disposal of waste materials.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Applications will be accepted from all U.S. citizens.
Duties
Tour of Duty: The hours range from 7am to 6pm. This position is emergency essential - Depending on the type of emergency the employee may be required to report to work during emergency situations
Major Duties
Materials Handling
- Receives and unloads delivery trucks and other designated conveyances. Palletizes and stacks material. Opens containers and checks materials received against invoice report or receipt document, comparing short titles, stock numbers, register numbers and quantity. Separates material received in accordance with serviceability condition and forwards accordingly.
- Assembles material for disbursement from selected bulk storage areas. Checks for and ensures the correctness of register numbers, stock numbers, quantity, short titles and classification of each item ordered for shipment. Initials shipping document assuming responsibility for accuracy.
- Participates in periodic inventories which include updating pricing information, storage and retention rates. Receives materials and supplies, personally stores and monitors the receipt of supplies and materials purchased and stored for trades and crafts shops.
- 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.
- Sorts and disposes of recyclable materials and separates hazardous materials for disposal.
Fork Lift Operating
- Inspects Fork Lift equipment before operating to confirm that it is in safe operating condition.
- Operates an electric or gasoline fork lift truck to move items from one location to another within the baling machine and loading dock areas. Maneuvers trucks to lift, stack and/or move baled materials from the baling machine to flatbed trucks.
- Checks batteries and adds distilled water as needed. Performs lockout-tag out procedures to ensure that equipment is properly shut off and not started up prior to the completion of maintenance or servicing work.
- Operates a fork lift to transport compressed bales of cardboard, magazines, newspapers, books, bottles, cans and other recyclable materials compressed by the baling machine.
- Independently determines loading and unloading sequences to maximize space utilization. Moves construction materials from dock to bin and from storage to shipping areas.
- Unloads and uncrates vendor delivered construction related items, such as electrical, lumber and other building material, masonry materials, plumbing supplies, etc.
- Verifies receipt of documents and indicates the quality and quantity of items received. Places inventory stickers on material. Performs data entry to update inventory records and maintain an accurate inventory of on-hand and issued stock.
- Operates hand truck, pallet jacks, dollies and cherry picker. Performs incidental driving of flatbed trucks weighing less than 26,000 lbs. May utilize a shrink wrap machine, banding machine and other material handling equipment to deliver stock to storage areas or job sites.
- Operates a Fork Lift with a load capacity of more than 10,000 pounds and a height capacity of 168 inches or more. Controls stack movement, being careful to avoid overloading or improper stacking or movement of supplies and materials.
- May operate a gas or electric powered forklift for scrap metal recovery and recycling of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, such as wiring, cables and metal equipment requiring sorting.
- Ensures safe receipt, storage and movement of hazardous materials, such as paint and varnish removers, lacquer thinners and varnish in accordance with facility and regulatory requirements. Receives formal and on-the-job training to ensure the safe handling of hazardous materials in accordance with AOC and OSHA regulations.
- Is responsible for utilizing a thorough knowledge of and compliance with applicable AOC and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (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 able to pass a drug test.
- Your resume and question responses must demonstrate job-related elements.
This position requires the following:
1.) A valid District of Columbia (D.C.) or State Driver’s License
2.) Certificate as a Powered Industrial Truck Operator to operate a Forklift in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.178 (l) (6)
Note: The Forklift certification MUST be Current.
IF SELECTED, APPLICANT MUST PROVIDE BOTH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AT THE TIME OF SELECTION.
- 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 independently store, deliver (load and unload), and operate a forklift without more than normal supervision.
Education
There is no educational requirement 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.
The Architect of the Capitol offers eligible employees opportunity to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program.
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.
Selected applicant(s) may be eligible to earn a higher annual leave accrual rate credit towards annual leave accrual based on prior non-Federal or uniformed service work experience. The amount of service credit will be based on specialized experience or qualifying experience that is provided on the applicant profile submitted. As such, if you are a new employee to the Federal Government or a rehire, it is important that you provide a work history that lists all directly related positions held, and it must include the dates of employment (month/day/year).
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 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 independently store, deliver (load and unload), and operate a forklift without more than normal supervision. (SCREEN OUT)
-- Ability to apply technical methods to perform assignments such as carrying out limited projects which involves use of specialized complicated techniques.
-- Ability and knowledge of operating material, moving equipment such as fork lifts, pallet jacks, hand lifts, hand trucks and mechanized platform lifts.
-- Ability to follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
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). You may preview questions for this vacancy.
Required Documents
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.
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
You MUST apply online. FORMS RECEIVED BY FAX, EMAIL OR U.S. POSTAL SERVICE DELIVERY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
If you are a new user to the USAJOBS Site and have never registered for an account; you will first need to create an account profile with your basic contact information and a resume to begin applying. You must be a registered USAJOBS user AND you must be signed-in to your account in order to apply for this position. For help with setting up an account or for general assistance in using USAJOBS, go to USAJOBS Help Page.
NEED HELP?
If you experience any difficulties with the application site, help is available! If you have problems completing your on-line application, contact the Monster Hiring Management Help Desk at 1-866-656-6831 or by e-mail at MGSHELP@monster.com. The help desk is available Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time. You may call and leave a voice mail message at all other times.
All required supporting documents will be collected electronically via the USAJOBS “Saved Documents” feature.
If you are unable to apply on-line, you may visit our Employment Center for technical assistance in entering your application. The Employment Center is located at 441 Second & D Streets S.W., Washington, D.C., Room H2-178, and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You may call (202) 226-7000 for directions.
Next steps
You will receive a notice generated by the USAJOBS System when you have successfully submitted your application. We will review your application and transcript(s) (if you are qualifying based on education) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements.
You can check the status of your application by logging into http://www.usajobs.gov. You may also sign up to receive automatic emails anytime the status of your application has changed by logging into your USAJOBS Account, editing your profile and changing the ‘Notification Settings’ to indicate that you want to be notified by email when the status changes. Information regarding the status of your application should be updated in the system within two (2) weeks after the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
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