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Summary

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Superintendent, House Office Buildings, Assistant Superintendent, Facility Operations Division, Elevator Branch.

The incumbent works as a Subway Car Operator. The incumbent also performs laborer tasks and serves as an Elevator Operator as needed.

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Overview

Accepting applications
Open & closing dates

05 / 15 / 2024 to 05 / 29 / 2024

Salary

$21.54 - $25.10 per hour

Pay scale & grade

WG 04

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location

Washington DC, DC 1 vacancy

Remote job

Telework eligible
Travel Required

Not required

Relocation expenses reimbursed
Appointment type

Permanent - Permanent, Full Time

Work schedule

Full-time - This is an Excepted Service position and does not require or confer civil service Competitive Status

Service

Excepted

Promotion potential
Job family (Series)

5701 Miscellaneous Transportation / Mobile Equipment Operating

Supervisory status
Security clearance

Other

Drug test
Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS) / Low Risk

Trust determination process

Suitability / Fitness

Announcement number

HOB-2024-281

Control number

791384500

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This job is open to

Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of this agency.

Clarification from the agency

Applications will be accepted from current AOC employees only.

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Duties

The tour of duty hours will be 11 : 30am-8 : 00pm.

This position is emergency essential - Depending on the type of emergency the employee may be required to report to work during emergency situations.

MAJOR DUTIES

Operates electric subway cars to transport passengers.
Makes a trial trip at the beginning of the shift before transporting passengers to confirm that the vehicle can be operated safely.
Reports defects in equipment or performance.
Have regular contact with Congressmen, AOC executives, congressional staff and members of the public.
Provides directions and answers questions such as locations of exhibits, offices and shops. Provides information on scheduled hours of offices, exhibits, and the duration of exhibits.

Notifies passengers of restricted areas.

Operates passenger elevators in public buildings. Passengers include Members of Congress, AOC officials and members of the public.
Performs cleaning tasks in an assigned area without instructions. Schedules cleaning tasks within the framework of an assigned schedule which states the frequency of each task.

Independently determines the priority of any non-routine work. Tasks involve handling and controlling heavy powered cleaning equipment such as wall washers, carpet cleaning machines, and buffing machines.

Cleans and adjusts equipment. Performs minor equipment maintenance such as cleaning, oiling, and changing brushes, buffer discs, and rollers.

Moves, sets up, and works from scaffolds, ladders and man lifts.
Performs messenger tasks when required. Distributes mail and other office communications following established procedures.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

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

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.

Your resume and question responses must demonstrate job-related elements.

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.

Ability to perform the work of a subway car operator without more than normal supervision.

Education

There is no educational requirement for this position.

Additional information

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.

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Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

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A variety of health insurance plans; retirement system with investment options; paid holidays; paid sick and annual (vacation) leave;

life insurance; incentive systems; subsidized transportation; training and development opportunities, etc.

The Architect of the Capitol offers eligible employees opportunity to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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 :

Ability to operate electric subway cars and elevators to transport passengers.
Ability to perform minor equipment maintenance.
Ability to perform cleaning tasks without instruction.
Ability to communicate with a variety of people from Congress members to the general public.

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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Benefits

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A variety of health insurance plans; retirement system with investment options; paid holidays; paid sick and annual (vacation) leave;

life insurance; incentive systems; subsidized transportation; training and development opportunities, etc.

The Architect of the Capitol offers eligible employees opportunity to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.

You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

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.

Your resume should list your education, training and work experience including job titles, employment dates (MM / DD / YR), duties and accomplishments.

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.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements

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.

How to Apply

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 experience any difficulties with the application site, help is available! If you have problems completing your on-line application, contact the Monster Hiring Management Help Desk at 1-866-656-6831 or by e-mail at MGSHELP@monster.

com. The help desk is available Monday - Friday 7 : 00 a.m. to 7 : 00 p.m. Eastern Time. You may call and leave a voice mail message at all other times.

All required supporting documents will be collected electronically via the USAJobs "Saved Documents" feature.

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.

Agency contact information

Laurie Crossman

Phone

000-000-0000

laurie.crossman@aoc.gov

Address

Architect of the Capitol

2nd and D Street, S.W.

Washington, District of Columbia 20515

United States

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Next steps

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 2 weeks after the closing date of this job announcement.

Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Criminal history inquiries
Reasonable accommodation policy
Financial suitability
Selective Service
New employee probationary period
Signature and false statements
Privacy Act
Social security number request

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