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US Architect of the Capitol
Laborer (Recycler) Leader
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A Construction Helper or Worker works at construction sites and projects. Works as a skilled trades worker such as bricklayer, carpenter, painter, electrician or mason, or operates construction equipment.
$45,951 / year median in Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia)
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Laborer (Recycler) Leader US Architect of the Capitol Washington, DC Job Details Full-time $24.45
- $28.
- Excepted service Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.
Note:
Please be advised that federal retired annuitant candidates may only be considered as a temporary employee if the role can be filled in that capacity.Duties Tour of Duty:
Monday- Friday (5:00 a.m.
- 5:30 p.
Please Note:
The selectee will be designated as an "Emergency Essential Employee" and will be required to work in emergency situations.Please Note:
The Laborer (Recycler) Leader is required to possess and maintain a valid state driver's license and any other license required for the type of vehicle being operated. Duties include but not limited to: Serve as working leader of three (3) or more employees in accomplishing laborer/recycling/custodial or special events work. Pass on to other workers' instructions received from supervisor and start work (e.g., by assigning the immediate tasks to be performed by individual members of the group led). Check work in progress and when finished, check for compliance with supervisor's instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods and deadlines. Provide information to supervisor on status and progress of work, cause of delay and overall work operations and problems (e.g., additional on-the-job training requirements for individual employees). Collect and sort recyclable material, including aluminum cans, plastic and glass bottles, newspaper and paper, from various locations within the buildings. Reline recycle containers with plastic bags. Place recycled material in appropriate locations as determined by management. Collect all wet waste material from various locations within buildings and reline all wet waste containers and dispose of all wet waste materials. Clean recycling containers as necessary. Perform laborer work, including loading and unloading trucks and using various moving equipment and devices including fork lifts, hand and power lifts and pallet jacks and carts for construction debris. Load recyclable materials into designated vehicles including recycle truck, trash removal truck, stake-bed truck, dump truck, pick-up truck and van truck. Separate trash by category of recyclable materials. Sweep, mop, strip, scrub, wax and polish floors, using heavy industrial powered equipment. Wash walls using powered wall washing machine. Adjust oil, change buffers, brushes, rollers and other attachments to these machines. Wash and replace venetian blinds, ceiling fixtures and room partitions using ladders. Remove stains from a variety of surfaces such as rugs, drapes, walls, floors and fixtures by using chemicals and cleaning solutions. Clean, disinfect and deodorize lavatories, urinals and toilet bowls. Clean elevators, escalators, rest rooms, stairwells hallways, office suites courtyards, patios and other assigned areas. Wash and clean windows inside and outside of buildings using stepladders, extension ladders and safety belts. Remove and perform furniture or equipment relocation and set-up for special events. Arrange chairs and tables in required configurations for special events and ceremonies. Deliver materials such as water pitchers, glasses, computer paper, tables, chairs and personal property, as required by Members of Congress and their staff. Perform other related duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of employment You must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license. You must be able to pass a drug test. Your resume and question responses must demonstrate job-related elements. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. 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 followingSCREEN-OUT
(S) required for this position: The ability to lead employees in the performance of laborer/recycler work. Your application must show that you have sufficient experience to perform the duties of the position as described in the vacancy announcement. Education There is no education requirement for this position. 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 Vet Guide for HR Professionals. 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 anE-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. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits, including medical and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and student loan repayment and forgiveness. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have—whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. Selected applicant(s) may be eligible to earn a higher annual leave accrual rate credit towards annual leave accrual based on prior non-Federal or uniformed service work experience. The amount of service credit will be based on specialized experience or qualifying experience that is provided on the applicant profile submitted. As such, if you are a new employee to the Federal Government or a rehire, it is important that you provide a work history that lists all directly related positions held, and it must include the dates of employment (month/day/year). 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 relate to the self-assessment questions in the job announcement. The self-assessment questions relate to the following job elements and competencies: Ability to Lead Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order) Ability to Interpret Instructions Dexterity and Safety 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). You may preview questions for this vacancy. Required Documents Your resume should include relevant work experience, applicable education and your contact information. For current or previous federal employees, include the pay plan, series and grade. The Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) job application process is designed to ensure you only provide information necessary to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility for the position vacancy. To apply for this position, you only need to submit: a) your resume and b) answers to the online vacancy assessment questionnaire. The online questionnaire contains eligibility and screening questions and other relevant information. No additional documentation or attachments are required at the time of application. Your resume should list your education, training and work experience including job titles, employment dates, duties and accomplishments. Nothing further is required until it is requested by AOC's Human Capital Management Division. If additional documentation is required for the position, you will be asked to provide it during the interview or selection process. At that time, you may be asked to submit documentation to support statements made in your resume. For example, you may be asked to provide a copy of your diploma, college transcripts, or proof of Federal employment status. If the position requires licensure or certification, you will be asked to provide proof at the time of selection. If Veterans' preference is claimed, you will be asked to submit proof (DD-214, and, if claiming a 10-point preference, a SF-15 and the proof required by that form). Failure to provide the required documents will end further consideration and/or result in the withdrawal of any tentative job offers. 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.
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- $28.49 per hour Pay scale & grade WL 04 Promotion potential 04 Learn more about pay scale and grade Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job. Work schedule Full-time
- This is an excepted service position and does not require or confer civil service competitive status. Travel Required Not required Appointment type Permanent
- Permanent, Full-time Occupations and job series 3502 Laboring Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union Yes
BUS Code:
1074 Drug test Yes Security clearance Other Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job. Background check type Suitability/Fitness Financial disclosure required No Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests. Announcement numberHOB-2026-364
Control number 883521600Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Relocation Assistance
- Life Insurance