Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor
Architect of the Capitol
Summary This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief of Operations, Superintendent Library Buildings and Grounds; Assistant Superintendent, Facilities Support Division; Fort Meade Operations and Maintenance Branch dayshift. Responsible for the 24/7 facility operations, which includes three shifts. Provides direct supervision of maintenance mechanics (up to WG12) on dayshift and assistant supervisors working on the afternoon and evening shifts. Responsibilities Tour of Duty: Monday-Friday 6:30am-3pm The position is designated as “Emergency/Essential” and will be required to report to work during emergencies and inclement weather conditions This position is located at Fort Meade, MD; however, periodic travel to Washington, DC may be required. Duties quoted at the WS-12 level; The selectee will enjoy non-competitive promotion potential up to the WS-12. MAJOR DUTIES: Supervisory Responsibilities 50% Participates with the Facility Manager in the initial planning of current and future work schedules, staffing needs, estimates and recommendations as to scheduling projected work. Plans use of subordinate workers' equipment, facilities and materials on a ongoing basis. Establishes deadlines, priorities and work sequences and plans work assignments based on general work schedules, methods and policies set by higher level management. As required, coordinates work with supporting or related work functions controlled by other supervisors. Determines the number and types of workers needed to accomplish specific projects. Determines how many assignments can be done concurrently, which ones can be delayed and the number and types of employees needed, considering skills, personnel, material and equipment available and required. Performs administrative and technical supervisory functions for subordinates. Assigns duties and evaluates performance. Manages the organizational unit’s budget and workload. Develops performance requirements for subordinates and ensures a mutual understanding of the performance standards. Resolves complaints and grievances. Counsels employees on performance, sets performance standards and makes formal appraisals of subordinates' work performance. Interviews candidates for vacancies and recommends employees for promotion or reassignments. Counsels employees on problems and adjust informal complaints through discussions with employees and union representatives. Initiates proposals for formal disciplinary action as needed. May serves as management representative at hearings, meetings and negotiations involving labor- management relations. Plans and establishes overall leave schedules. Determines training needs of subordinates and arranges for its accomplishment. Sets performance standards and makes formal appraisals of subordinate supervisors' work performance. Promotes positive work environment and the participation of employees in such programs as the suggestion program. Building Operations and Maintenance 30% Manages, monitors, and troubleshoots building equipment and systems (i.e. Building Automation System, HVAC DDC, Fire Alarm System, Maintenance Management System (TMA), etc.) Operates, maintains, and repairs facility equipment and systems in order to meet the overall goal of archival preservation of documents, books, videos, and other media. Observes work in progress, investigates work related problems and determines causes. Implements corrective actions to resolve work problems. Utilizes TMA to manage workload and ensure preventative maintenance, demand work orders and corrective work orders are completed in a timely fashion. Acts as the Responsible Contact Person (RCP) during emergencies to ensure proper communication and coordination between responding parties. Ensures daily communications are completed with management and other supervisors. The incumbent is responsible for utilizing a thorough knowledge of and compliance with all 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 all direct reports know how to use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Routinely checks to verify that subordinates are using all required PPE. Employees will require knowledge of hazardous (e.g. lead paint and solvents), universal (e.g. lamps and batteries, and/or non-hazardous (e.g. oil and polychlorinated biphenyl) 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 and provide waste management guidance/answer questions concerning waste management. Contracting Oversight Responsibilities 20% Serves as a Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COR) or alternate. Inspects work in progress by outside contractors and workers from the Construction Division and other maintenance personnel assigned to the Library of Congress for compliance with Office of the Superintendent policies. Manages and maintains an inventory of spare parts. Purchasing materials using TMA to ensure appropriate inventory levels are maintained. Performs other related duties as assigned. 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 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.” Qualifications You must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. You must meet the following SCREEN-OUT: Ability to supervise a diverse workforce of skilled workers in mechanical trade occupations which may include, but not limited to maintenance, repair and installation of; commercial/industrial air condition and heating systems, plumbing systems, fire sprinkler systems, and electrical systems. Your application must show that you have sufficient training and/or experience to perform the duties of the position as described in the vacancy announcement. 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 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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