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Architect of the Capitol Maintenance Mechanic General Supervisor (Night Supervisor) in Washington, District Of Columbia
Summary This is a temporary position that is a nightshift position, 7:00pm - 5:30am, Monday - Thursday. Hours may change due to operational need. This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Director, Construction Management Division, Construction Execution Branch. The incumbent is responsible for planning, coordinating, scheduling, and directing the proper and efficient construction efforts for Construction Execution Branch projects. Responsibilities The Construction Execution Branch consists of construction trades that construct, renovate, or upgrade buildings, rooms, or utilities. There are dayshift operations and nightshift operations. The incumbent will report to the WS-16 supervisor and is responsible for all nightshift operations. The shops that report to the WS-15 nightshift are as follows: Plumbers, Painters, and Hazmat and indirectly the nightshift Electrical and Carpenter Shops. Supervisory and Leadership Responsibilities (70%) Provides leadership and performance expectations for subordinates. Assigns duties and evaluates performance. Manages the organization unit's annual budget, workload and overtime requirements. Develops performance and training requirements and ensures a mutual understanding of the performance standards. Articulates and communicates to management and subordinates the assignment, project, problem to be solved, actionable events, milestones, and/or program issues under review and deadlines and timeframes for completion. Identifies, distributes, and balances workload and tasks among employees in accordance with established workflow, skill level, and/or occupational specialization. Supports and explains management programs to subordinates. Recommends disciplinary actions, promotions, reassignments, awards and other personnel actions. Monitors and reports on the status and progress of work, checking on work in progress and reviewing completed work to see that the supervisor's instructions on work priorities, methods, deadlines, and quality have been met. Prepares reports and maintains records of work accomplishments and administrative information, as required, and coordinates the preparation, presentation, and communication of work-related information to the supervisor. Identifies work related problems, such as excessive costs or low productivity and determines causes and implements corrective actions to resolve. Recommends solutions to staffing problems, engineering requirements, and work operations. Responsible for using a thorough knowledge of compliance with applicable AOC and OSHA occupational 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. Initiates and approves requisitions for supplies, equipment, materials, and tools necessary for the functioning of the branch and ensures that they are properly used and stored. Demonstrates skill in developing and delivering oral and written presentations as well as preparing recommendations on management issues in a concise a convincing language. Project Responsibilities (30%) Plans, schedules, and coordinates the work. Assigns work to subordinate supervisors, explaining priorities and the overall objectives to be accomplished. Coordinates with the Construction Management Branch (CMB), the Construction Execution Branch (CEB) and collaborates with the jurisdictions in planning deadlines. Checks that subordinate supervisors inspect employee work for technical errors and instructs supervisors in correct work methods to prevent mistakes. Arranges work schedules for trades and crafts staff to make the best use of available resources. Changes work schedules when necessary to improve the efficiency of the operation. Oversees that project material is purchased. Oversees the requisition of tools. Reviews and analyzes production costs and personnel utilization for the most effective operations. Studies operational problems and takes or recommends necessary corrective actions. Develops quality and quantity standards. Recommends to the CMB and CEB the use of outside contractors to accomplish specific aspects of a job or an entire work project. Recommends changes, additions, or deletion to contracts. Keeps the CMB and CEB Leadership appraised of progress of work. When it is determined that work schedules are not going to be met, works to determine what other efforts would be needed to meet deadlines, and if an alternative work schedule will not provide timely completion, provides the CEB with the pertinent reasons. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be able to pass a drug test. Your resume and question responses must demonstrate job-related elements. You must meet the definition of specialized experience. “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(S) required for this position: Ability to supervise the trades, crafts, and labor functions of construction, renovation, installation projects and maintenance and repair projects. WS-15: Must possess relevant experience and analytical skills to perform on the job, as well as the functional and technical skills required of the role, to include: - Knowledge of the facilities management, building systems, construction, and contracting practices used in conducting business process analyses. - Communicating orally and in writing with people of diverse backgrounds and experience is critically important. - Evaluating and recommending ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of operations; and - Analyzing organizational and operational problems, building cohesive coalitions both within interna and external clients, and improve morale through leadership. Education There is no educational requirement. 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.