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This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, House Office Buildings. The selectee will be responsible for assigning, directing and reviewing the work of subordinates and evaluating work performance; planning, scheduling and coordinating work operations; and solving problems related to the work performed by the unit. The incumbent also performs nonsupervisory tasks in support of the mission.
03/12/2025 to 03/27/2025
$34.80 - $40.61 per hour
WS 05
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
05
Yes
Yes
HOB-2025-210
833541900
This position is opened to US Citizens. Please see requirements for clarification.
The position requires a current D.C. or State driver’s license and a Certificate as a Powered Industrial Truck driver to operate a Forklift in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.178 (l). This position is emergency essential - Depending on the type of emergency the employee may be required to report to work during emergency situations. You must have a forklift operating license.
Major Duties:
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Performs administrative and technical supervisory functions for subordinates. Assigns duties and evaluates performance.
Provides leadership to ensure support for equal employment opportunity (EEO) goals and requirements.
Plans use of subordinate workers, equipment, facilities and materials on a week-to-week or month-to-month basis; establishes deadlines, priorities, work sequences and plans work assignments based on general work schedules, methods and policies set by higher level supervisors; coordinates work with supporting or related work functions controlled by other supervisors; determines the number of workers needed to accomplish specific projects; redirects individual workers and resources to accomplish unanticipated work; informs higher level supervisors of the need to revise work schedules and re-estimate labor and other resources; and participates in the initial planning of current and future work schedules, budget requests, staffing needs, estimates and recommendations as to scheduling projected work.
Ensures that needed plans, blueprints, materials and tools are available and that needed stock is obtained from supply locations.
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.
Material Handling Responsibilities:
Orders and purchases equipment and furniture for special functions set-ups. Responsible for maintenance, storage and repair of furniture and equipment.
Along with subordinate Materials Handlers, sets up facilities for special functions.
Receives and unloads designated conveyances, palletizes and stacks material. Examines packaging material for conformity with security requisitions which includes proper markings, method of packaging and required shipping protection.
Ensures rooms and other areas where access is restricted to day operations are cleaned.
Forklift Operating Responsibilities:
Operates hand truck, pallet jacks, dollies and other material handling equipment to deliver stock to storage areas or job sites.
Re-positions large trucks at the loading dock bays to facilitate workflow or specialized functions.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
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.
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 for this position.
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 OPM vet guide
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:
-- Ability to Supervise - Ability to supervise workers directly or through subordinate leaders in accomplishing the work of the unit.
-- Work Practices - Resolves work-related problems such as excessive costs or low productivity and determines causes and implements corrective actions.
-- Materials - Ability to estimate labor and material resources needed
-- Equipment - Ability to estimate staffing needs and material and equipment estimates.
-- Dexterity and Safety - Utilizes a thorough knowledge of and compliance with applicable AOC and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
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 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 b) 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 your education, training and work experience, including job titles, dates of employment (MM/DD/YY), and duties.
Nothing further is required until it is requested by staff of the Human Capital Management Division. If additional documentation is required for the position, you will be asked to provide it during the selection process or upon selection. At that point, we may be ask you to submit documentation to support statements made in your resume.
For example, we may be ask you to provide documents such as college transcripts, copy of diploma or proof of Federal employment status. If the position requires licensure 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.
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.
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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.
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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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/833541900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
