Summary The position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief of Operations, House Office Buildings, Office of the Superintendent, Office of the Deputy Superintendent. The incumbent serves as a night facility operations and management specialist for the House Office Buildings. The purpose of the position is to provide technical advice to the evening and night supervisory team, evening and night workforce. Responsibilities “This position will be required to work 2nd and 3rd shifts based on business needs. Coordinates evening operations support on behalf of the Deputy Superintendent and superintendent on emergency facility issues and ongoing operations with the Assistant Superintendents in the areas of facilities operations, tenant services and client services divisions. The incumbent assists with the development and implementation of plans for the performance of preventative maintenance, scheduled and unscheduled work, and facility sustainment that are set to take place during the evening and night tours of duty. Determines and addresses short- and long-term needs, unusual problems or concerns affecting facility maintenance, such as the need to maintain architectural integrity, institutional functions, and preserve physical records in case of disasters affecting the Capitol area. Regularly confers with service and material suppliers on the status of activities and deliverables. Provides information related to the facility to assess concerns such as disaster planning, egress to relocation sites, and the development of relocation sites, as required in conjunction with the Assistant Superintendent. Assists with overseeing the evening/night operation and maintenance of buildings, grounds, and utilities; and provides insight in determining potential energy conservation measures for the facility. Coordinates buildings, grounds, and utilities maintenance, repair, and construction projects with customers as the representative of the Superintendent. Coordinates communication on emergent issues with the House Office Buildings Superintendent, Night Superintendent and appropriate Assistant Superintendent as appropriate. Acts as a field representative when handling Worker's Compensation Claims. Assists in the timely completion of forms and reporting as required on behalf of HOB’s Safety and & Occupational Health manager. As well as serves as the night Safety and Occupational Health liaison when and as appropriate. Participates in long range planning and evaluation of work operations. Through inspections of operations and analysis of work records results, evaluates effectiveness of performance and quality of results in each area of operation. Determines causes of unfavorable trends and recommends corrective action to the Assistant Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent and Superintendent or directs corrective action within limits of delegated authority. Advises leadership on the implications of sensitive or critical actions. Evaluates and considers all relevant factors in planning facilities maintenance and repair operations, including the structural soundness of buildings. Recommends options for preventive maintenance and major maintenance including approaches to be used. The incumbent is responsible for utilizing a thorough knowledge of and compliance with applicable AOC and 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 that required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is utilized. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen. You must be able to pass a drug test. Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related KSAs. 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. Qualifications is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Candidates for the GS-13 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: Specialized experience is defined as having experience (1) Experience in project management; (2) Experience in facility management; (3) Experience in program management and (4) Experience in vendor management. Education Additional Information 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.