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Architect of the Capitol Mason Supervisor in Washington DC, District Of Columbia
Summary This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol; Office of the Chief Engineer; Construction Division; Construction Branch. The selectee will serve as the on-site foreman in the Masonry Shop and provide supervision and coordination for service requests, construction and renovation projects, maintenance and repair. Responsibilities This appointment is temporary, not to exceed 24 months. It is a position that is subject to the project needs of the agency. Therefore, the appointment could be terminated at any time due to shortage of work or shortage of funds. If project work continues, however, it could be extended beyond the 24 month time frame at the sole discretion of the agency. Tour of Duty: Day Shift 4:00 AM - 2:30 PM (Hours may Change Due to Operational Needs of Management) Journey Leve Experience and Duties must be reflected in the Applicant's Resume. DUTIES: Supervisory Duties - Supervises a group of employees performing work at the WG-11 level. - 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. - Prepares cost estimates from drawings, blueprints or site inspections for proposed or anticipated construction projects and alterations. Maintains records such as computerized logbooks, material inventories, cost estimates, material take offs, inventory sheets, blueprints and drawings. Requisitions supplies, materials and tools. - 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. Performs Intricate and Complex Masonry Work - Performs complex and intricate masonry work in the interior spaces of the Capitol Building. Repairs, maintains and erects stone, brick, concrete and concrete block. Uses hand and power tools such as brick or Skilsaw to cut and shape brick. Uses ax, pick, chisel and hammer to cut and shape stone. Uses tools such as cement mixers, caulking guns, chisels, core boring machines, drills, electric hammers, floats, grinders, hammers, jack hammers, levels, masonry saws, plumbs, power washers, terrazzo finishing machines, squares, trowels, rakes and shovels to perform work. - Maintains and repairs interior and exterior masonry surfaces and appurtenances, including base, columns, curbs, decks, fountains, pads, partition walls, partitions, pools, stairs, steps, structural slabs and ramps. Plans and Determines Masonry Methods - Establishes project priorities, develops work plans and schedules sequence for tasks to accomplish alteration, renovation and construction projects. Inspects work in progress to ensure work is accomplished according to specifications and plans. - Identifies the types of stone used and differentiates among the grades and finishes to ascertain the country of origin or the quarry of origin. Uses this information to document materials used and their origin for display purposes. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen. Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related KSAs. You must be able to pass a drug test. Requirements: 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. * Please Note: This position is temporary in nature and is not to exceed 2 years. This is strictly a temporary appointment where there is no permanent need or permanent funding available for the work involved and that the temporary appointment is limited in duration. The duration of this temporary appointment may be shorter or longer, depending on the duration of the work or project. The temporary position may also be terminated at any time due to lack of work and/or lack of funds without any advance notice. As a non-permanent employee, you may also be separated for failure to meet management’s expectations, with no advance notice. Qualifications You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. You must meet the selective placement factor required for this position which includes: Ability to Supervise Workers in the Masonry Trade 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.