Clarification from the agency

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.

The tours of duty for this position is 1st Shift (day) Monday - Friday 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  and 2nd Shift (evening) 11:a.m. to 7:30 p.m. 

selectees must be able to work both shift if selected. 

This is an Essential-Employee Position. The employee will be required to report to work during emergencies AND inclement weather situations.

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

The individual selected for this position will:

Leader Duties:

Serves as working leader of three (3) or more employees in receiving, storing and delivering a diverse range of construction products and other materials.

Passes on to other workers instructions received from supervisor and starts work (e.g., by assigning the immediate tasks to be performed by individual members of the group led).

Ensures that needed plans, blueprints, materials and tools are available and that needed stock is obtained from supply locations. Ensures that each employee has a full workload.

Checks work in progress and when finished, checks for compliance with supervisor's instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, quality and deadlines.

Provides information to supervisor on status and progress of work, causes of delays and overall work operations and problems (e.g., additional on-the-job training requirements for individual employees).

Materials Handler Duties:

Independently determines loading and unloading sequences to maximize space utilization. Moves construction materials from dock to bin and from storage to shipping.

Drives to deliver materials to various locations on capitol hill complex.

Verifies receipt of documents and indicates the quality and quantity of items received. Places inventory stickers on material, updates inventory records and maintains an accurate inventory of on-hand and issued stock.

Operates hand truck, pallet jacks, dollies and other material handling equipment to deliver stock to storage areas, warehouse facilities or job sites. Operates a fork-lift truck with a load capacity of less than 10,000 pounds and a height capacity of 168 inches. Controls stock movement, being careful to avoid overloading or improper stacking or movement of supplies and materials.

Delivers & sets up tables, chairs, podiums, easels, trash trucks, trash cans, partitions, risers & ice.

Provides support when needed to Day Labor & Custodians on moves and/or assignments.

Setting up & breaking down of committee rooms based on the needs of the clients.

Ensure rooms are set to client specifications in a timely manner, set-ups and/or add-ons are address in a timely manner, often in the spur of the moment within given timeframe.

Responsible for cleanings & vacuuming rooms after add-ons are conducted, as well as breaking down to set area for the next event.

Performs other duties as assigned. 

Conditions of employment

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

The position requires a current D.C. or State driver’s license.

The position will require a Forklift Operation's License (Powered Industrial Truck Operator Certification). (certification may be obtained after hired). 

And:

“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.

Performs and able to lead workers in performing material handler functions: (experiences must be related and reflected in resume)

-Led in a team role

-Operate materials moving equipment such as forklifts/power pallets etc..

-Communicate professionally with customers and clients

-Read and Interpret Diagrams (room setups)

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:

--Lead

--Work Practices

--Interpret Instructions

--Equipment 

--Safety and Dexterity

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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