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The position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief of Operations, Director, Utilities and Power Plant Operations, Assistant Director, Operations Division. The incumbent is responsible for the day–to-day operations of systems, machinery and equipment at the Capitol Power Plant (CPP). The incumbent manages and coordinates operations scheduling, training, certification programs and assists in the coordination of maintenance activities with operational requirements.
Learn more about this agency10/21/2024 to 11/08/2024
$50.62 - $59.03 per hour
WS 15
No
No
Not required
No
Permanent - Permanent, Full Time
Full-time - This is an Excepted Service position and does not require or confer civil service Competitive Status
Excepted
16
Yes
Yes
CPP-2025-027
815009900
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 CPP operates around the clock to provide steam for heating and chilled water for air conditioning to the buildings of the U.S. Capitol, U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate. The incumbent is required to report to work during emergencies, failure of plant machinery and equipment, and inclement weather situations to support the critical mission of the CPP.
This position will be filled at the WS-15 level. Developmental assignments will be given with the goal of attaining the full performance level. Promotions can be attained without further competition up to the WS-16. The duties quoted below are for the WS-15 level.
The incumbent of this position is considered an “Emergency Essential Employee” and will be required to work in emergency situations and inclement weather conditions.
Major duties include:
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs administrative and technical supervisory functions for subordinates. Manages the organization unit’s annual budget, workload and overtime requirements. Resolves complaints and grievances as delegated by higher level supervisors.
Manages and coordinates maintenance and repair scheduling, maintenance and repair training and certification programs and assists in the coordination of maintenance activities with operational requirements.
Develops performance and training requirements for subordinates and ensures a mutual understanding of these performance standards. Provides for employee skills enrichment through job related coaching, mentoring and training. Fosters a culture of learning, sharing, cooperation and teamwork that improves efficiency and effectiveness throughout the organization.
Recommends the use of contractors to accomplish work that is not feasible to perform with AOC staff. Supervises and manages contractor support for the Operations Division, including duties as a Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR).
Provides leadership and performance expectations for staff. Ensures that program goals and priorities are clearly communicated to all workers. Supports and explains management programs to subordinates.
Responsible for CPP Lock-out/Tag-out (LOTO) system. Reviews and approves all tagging requests submitted to the Operations Division. Reviews the weekly LOTO audit and takes the necessary steps to ensure that the LOTO program is fully compliant with the CPP LOTO procedure.
Provides a workplace free of recognized hazards and provides employees an avenue to report unsafe working conditions and/or hazards. Ensures safety training and direction are provided to all watch team members. Ensures that all mandatory safety training is completed on time by all watch team members.
PLANT OPERATIONS
Ensures the proper operation of all machinery and equipment at the CPP and adherence to best plant operation practices to provide safe, reliable and efficient steam, chilled water, and electric generation.
Supervises the proper start-up and shutdown of plant machinery and equipment. Supervises the proper response to machinery and equipment malfunctions and restores the plant to normal operations. The incumbent troubleshoots to determine the causes of unusual or improper operating conditions, evaluates the situation and initiates corrective actions to prevent recurrence of improper operation or equipment failure.
Ensures proper operation of plant equipment at all times as required by the CPP operating permits. Ensures that environmental compliance and plant chemical treatment parameters are understood and properly maintained at all times.
Possesses an understanding and working knowledge of industrial steam generating equipment and distribution piping systems that operate at 200 psig and an understanding and working knowledge of industrial chilled water generating equipment rated at greater than 3,000 tons and distribution piping systems that operate at or below 43 degrees Fahrenheit.
Ensures plant machinery and equipment is properly and consistently rotated to balance operating hours.
Ensures plant operators are properly trained and qualified to operate all plant equipment and machinery safely and efficiently.
MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND INSPECTION
Plans, schedules and coordinates the work of the Rotating Operations Branches at the CPP. Assists in planning major projects affecting such functions as renovation or modernizing existing equipment, changing operating procedures and techniques and changing time schedules. Maintains necessary records such as work orders, work performed, materials used, etc. Develops cost estimates of materials for proposed or anticipated projects.
Observes, enforces and instructs subordinates in all safety rules and regulations. Ensures that all operations and work are performed in a safe manner and initiates or takes corrective action on unsafe working conditions.
“To be employed by the Architect of the Capitol in a paid position, an individual must meet one of the categories below:
The work requires the incumbent to hold and maintain current status for one of the following licenses:
National Institute for the Uniform Licensing of Power Engineers (NIUPLE) First Class Power Engineer License;
District of Columbia Class 1 Steam Engineer License;
State-issued Stationary Engineer License;
or United States Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Engineer License.
The work also requires the incumbent to obtain an EPA Universal Certification for refrigeration systems within the first year of employment.
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 and 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, genetic information, sexual orientation, 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 on a case-by-case basis.
Moving expenses are not authorized.
Relocation expenses are not authorized.
Probationary Period- A newly appointed selectee(s) 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 knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) 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 knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies:
Ability to Supervise (Screen-out)
Knowledge of Technical Practices--Understanding and working knowledge of industrial steam generating equipment and distribution piping systems that operate at 200psig. Understanding and working knowledge of industrial chilled water generating equipment rated at greater than 3,000 tons and distribution piping systems that operate at or below 43 degrees F.
Ability to Interpret Instructions
Knowledge of Equipment Assembly & Installation
Troubleshooting
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 not hiring you or disqualification for 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 the 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; b) answers to the online vacancy assessment questionnaire; c) a copy of your 1st Class License, referenced in conditions for employment above (mandatory); d) three professional references and optional d) a copy of your EPA Universal Certification for refrigeration systems (if already obtained).
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.
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.
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