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This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Senate Office Buildings, Garage Branch.
Incumbent responsible for maintaining safety, security, assignment and usage of parking spaces, performing painting and cleaning tasks, routine maintenance on mobile cleaning equipment, automotive mechanical work and operating motorized cleaning vehicles in and around the SOB garage areas.
Learn more about this agency12/19/2024 to 12/19/2024
$28.10 - $32.75 per hour
WG 07
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
07
No
Yes
SOB-2025-011
824857500
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 tour of duty for this position is: Monday - Friday 5:00 am until 1:30 pm
The individual selected for this position performs the following:
Garage Maintenance
Serves as garage attendant in SOB’s garages. Obtains personal and vehicle information from clients for use in creating parking identification tags for authorized vehicles.
Provides vehicle and driver’s identification information to the Rules Committee for assignment of parking spaces. Receives parking identification stickers from the Committee and applies to vehicles.
Maintains a database of vehicles in the garages. Checks to confirm that authorized vehicles are properly parked in assigned spaces. Contacts U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) to request towing of unauthorized or improperly parked vehicles.
Operates scrubbing and sweeping equipment to maintain cleanliness of garage areas.
Assists Capitol Grounds crews, as necessary, to apply salt around SOBs and USCP to reduce hazards related to slick or icy conditions due to snow and freezing temperatures.
Mechanical Maintenance
Assists journey level mechanics to perform emergency repairs on automobiles owned by Senators, staff or official visitors which have become inoperable in or near garage area.
Performs basic maintenance and repair on Trucks and Vehicles mechanized cleaners and scrubbers, which have utility systems or special hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, electrical or electronic systems, features or controls.
Painting
Performs painting tasks. Applies paint and epoxy resins on wood, metal, glass, concrete and other surfaces using brushes, rollers, spray cans and other methods and techniques of the trade.
Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding and wire brushing.
Performs other duties as assigned.
“To be employed by the Architect of the Capitol in a paid position, an individual must meet one of the categories below:
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.
There is no educational requirement.
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:
Skill and Knowledge
Ability to handle a variety of tools and equipment required to perform duties in a safe and acceptable manner in compliance with unit safety regulations and work standards.
Skill in using basic tools common to automotive and heavy mobile equipment mechanics, such as wrenches, sockets, ratchets, impact wrenches, torque wrenches, pliers, brake tools and screwdrivers. Skill in using a test equipment, e.g., capacity testers to determine if batteries are discharging or need replacement, circuit testers, tachometers, dwell meters and battery hydrometers.
Knowledge of hazardous (e.g. lead paint and solvents) and universal (e.g. lamps and batteries) waste management requirements to ensure compliance with environmental regulations in performance of duties (e.g. decide hazardous material is no longer needed and will be disposed, select containers for waste accumulation, add waste to containers, label containers, move waste to and from waste accumulation sites, manage waste accumulation sites).
Must possess a valid state vehicle operator’s license to operate motor vehicles. Ability to follow safe operating procedures and prevent damage to equipment and vehicles during operation of the special purpose vehicles.
Responsibility
The incumbent is under the supervision of the Maintenance Worker Supervisor who makes assignments orally or in writing. Work is seldom checked while in progress and is reviewed through successful accomplishment of assigned tasks, customer satisfaction and conformance to safe work practices.
Physical Effort
Continual walking and standing is required. Physical effort is required to operate foot and hand controls while operating the levers and controls for the scrubber and sweeper vehicles. Lifts some items weighing up to 50 pounds, e.g., bags of water and oil absorbing compounds, buckets of curb sealer and floor soap and items up to 100 pounds, e.g., kegs of ice melting compounds.
Working Conditions
Works in areas that are cramped, dusty, greasy and wet. May work indoors and outdoors and in a wide range of temperatures.
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.
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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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 www.aoc.gov.
The AOC prides itself on its Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Safety and Empower (RISE).
