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This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief of Operations, Director, Utilities and Power Plant Operations (CPP), Engineering Division, Insulation Branch. The incumbent serves as Insulator (Engineering Equipment Operator) Leader. Leads and performs application, repair, and removal of insulation and covering on chilled water lines, condensate return lines, hot and cold water piping, steam lines, other utility piping, pumps, tanks, and valves.
Learn more about this agency10/17/2024 to 11/08/2024
$37 - $43.14 per hour
WL 10
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Not required
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Permanent - Permanent, Full Time
Full-time - This is an Excepted Service position and does not require or confer civil service Competitive Status
Excepted
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Yes
CPP-2025-025
814571500
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 employee may be required to work an Alternate Work Schedule. Hours may change depending on the operational needs of management.
The position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), U.S. Capitol Building. The incumbent serves as an Insulator Leader. The position requires Lead Abatement Certification with the Asbestos and Confined Space Certification.
MAJOR DUTIES:
As a working leader, the incumbent is responsible for the following functions and duties: Passing on to other workers the instructions received from supervisors and getting work started by distributing the immediate tasks to be performed by individual members of the work group; working along with other workers and setting the pace; demonstrating proper work methods; ensuring that needed plans, blueprints, materials and tools are available and that needed materials are obtained; obtaining necessary information or decisions from supervisors on problems that come up during the work shift; maintaining current knowledge on procedures, policies, written instructions and other directives; seeing to it that there is enough work to keep everyone in the work crew busy; checking work while in progress and when finished to see whether the supervisor's instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods and deadlines have been followed; urging or advising other workers to follow supervisor’s instructions and to meet deadlines; reporting to supervisors on status and progress of work and causes of work delays; and answering supervisors’ questions on overall work operations and problems.
Performs installation, maintenance and repair of insulating materials on piping, duct and equipment systems throughout the Capitol Building. Installs insulating materials on ducts, pumps, valves and boilers to limit heat transference, reduce condensation and limit sound.
Duties involve lead and asbestos removal and abatement. The incumbent measures, cuts, mixes and shapes insulating materials for complex arcs and irregular shapes and installs protective moisture-proof containment barriers for hazardous materials removal involving lead paint and asbestos. Complies with OSHA and EPA safety and reporting requirements as well as NIOSK, NESH and AHERA regulatory requirements.
Incumbent removes, repairs, encloses and encapsulates asbestos insulation and other asbestos building products. Ensures that proper precautions are taken to reduce the possibility of releasing asbestos fibers into the environment during repair, removal and encapsulation operations. Utilizes personal safety equipment and supplies to protect personal health and the health of others during asbestos abatement operations.
Repairs damaged insulation and upgrades existing insulation for increased performance. Work involves measuring, cutting, trimming and fitting insulating materials on regular shaped surfaces of pipes, tanks, boilers, ducts and other structures which have regular and straight runs or irregular surfaces and curves. Uses various types of insulating materials such as cork, asbestos, magnesia, rock wool, glass wool and spun glass.
Insulates surfaces of pipes, ducts, valves, fittings, flanges, boilers, tanks, turbines, evaporators, refrigerating units and similar structures. Saws or shears sections of insulation to size and trims them to fit. Cuts out irregular shapes for valves, fittings, flanges and similar parts. Secures insulation in place with wire, metal straps, special twine or cements insulation to surface where appropriate.
Performs duties that may involve handling and/or removal of friable and non-friable asbestos. Must possess the knowledge required to safely and legally remove or alter friable and non-friable asbestos, erect protective enclosures, encapsulate asbestos, erect clean rooms, provide negative air and dispose of asbestos. Must possess the skill required to safely operate and maintain asbestos related tools and place asbestos related materials, i.e., mister, high efficiency particulate abatement (HEPA) vacuums and filtering systems, drill attachments, negative air machines, self- contained breathing apparatus, respirators and sampling tools. Must complete training as prescribed by 29 Code of Federal Regulations 1910 within first six months after assigned to these duties and attend annual refresher courses.
The incumbent is responsible for utilizing a thorough knowledge of and compliance with all 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 know how to use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
The position requires Lead Abatement Certification with the Asbestos and Confined Space Certification
APPLICANT MUST PROVIDE BOTH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AT THE TIME OF SELECTION.
The position is subject to medical monitoring.
The position requires possession of a valid state motor vehicle operator’s license.
Welcome Veterans. The Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) gives veterans' preference rights in the legislative branch to certain veterans as applied by the Congressional Accountability Act. Veterans' preference is applied on this vacancy announcement. If you are a veteran and have been separated under honorable conditions, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility; SF-15, if applicable; and Department of Veterans Affairs documentation of disability, if applicable. For more information, please visit http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.asp#6.
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System. If you are exempt from registration under Selective Service Law, you must provide appropriate proof of exemption. Please visit the Selective Service System website for more information.
DRUG TESTING: The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is a Drug Free Workplace. As part of the AOC’s suitability assessment, a candidate tentatively selected for a position who is not currently an AOC employee is required to submit to screening for illegal drug use. Satisfactory completion of a drug test is a condition of employment with the Agency. A candidate must test negative prior to being eligible for appointment into a position. We will schedule, provide and cover the cost for the drug test.
The selectee(s) under the vacancy announcement for this position is subject to a criminal record check by the U.S. Capitol Police and satisfactory adjudication to be eligible for employment at the Architect of the Capitol.
The Architect of the Capitol is an E-VERIFY Participant. E-VERIFY is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment authorization in the United States. If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the DHS Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-VERIFY" electronic system. For more information on E-Verify, please visit http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc_1185221678150.shtm
The Architect of the Capitol is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information and/or disability.
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Moving expenses are not authorized.
Relocation expenses are not authorized.
Probationary Period - A newly appointed selectee is subject to the completion of a one-year trial/probationary period, regardless of whether or not a trial/probationary period has been completed previously with the Architect of the Capitol or another Federal agency.
This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies in any of the jurisdictions of the Architect of the Capitol.
All application materials become the property of the Architect of the Capitol.
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:
-- Leadership
-- Interpret Instructions
-- Knowledge of Materials
-- Measurement and Layout
-- Technical Practices
-- Tools and Equipment
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).
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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 online the following: a) your resume and 2) answer the online vacancy assessment questionnaire. The online questionnaire contains eligibility and screening questions and other relevant supplemental information. No additional documentation or attachment is 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 the staff of the Human Capital Management Division. If additional documentation is required for a position, you will be asked to provide it during the selection process or upon selection. At that point, we may ask you to submit documentation to support statements made in your resume.
For example, we may ask you to provide documents such as college transcripts, copy of diploma or proof of Federal employment status. If the position requires a license or certification, we will ask candidate(s) to provide proof at the time of selection.
If you are claiming veterans' preference, we may ask you to submit proof of Veterans preference (DD-214, and, if claiming 10-point preference, the SF-15 plus proof required by that form).
If you fail to provide the required documents, we will withdraw a tentative job offer made and/or remove you from further consideration.
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.
You MUST apply online. FORMS RECEIVED BY FAX, EMAIL OR U.S. POSTAL SERVICE DELIVERY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
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The mission of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is to serve Congress and the Supreme Court, preserve America's Capitol and inspire memorable experiences. The AOC is responsible for the maintenance, operation, development and preservation of 18.4 million square feet of buildings and more than 570 acres of land throughout Capitol Hill. The AOC provides a welcoming and educational environment for millions of visitors through the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center and the US Botanic Garden. Learn more at https://www.aoc.gov/careers. The AOC prides itself on its Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Safety, and Empowerment (RISE).
