Summary This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief of Operations, Superintendent, Senate Office Buildings, Client Services Division, Labor and Custodial Branch, Night Labor and Custodial Section. Serves as the Facilities Supervisor overseeing the night force work operations and management of the night labor and cleaning forces (i.e. custodial, labor (recycling), floor care, etc. Responsibilities Tour of duty for this position: Monday – Friday, third shift overnight. This is not a telework eligible position. This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Senate Office Buildings, Assistant Superintendent, Client Services Division, Labor and Custodial Branch, Night Labor and Custodial Section. The incumbent serves as the Facilities Supervisor overseeing the night force work operations and management of the night labor and cleaning forces (i.e. custodial, labor (recycling), floor care, etc.) and responds to any concerns that occur in the administration of the Senate Office Buildings (SOB). The position is considered essential. Responsibilities: Supervise a night custodial and trade workforce in the performance of their duties associated with building operations, maintenance and cleaning functions Coordinates and accomplishes special projects assigned by the Superintendent. Advises the Labor and Custodial Operations Manager and/or Assistant Superintendent, Client Services, SOB, on maintenance, repair and cleaning work needed. Consults with the Labor and Custodial Operations Manager for employee related matters regarding American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 626. Provides advice and makes recommendations to the Superintendent on problems or critical matters as they pertain to building operations, maintenance, and cleanliness during the night shift operations. Prepares budgetary purchase requests/estimates for supplies, equipment and labor costs for night workforce operations. Provides expert advice and makes recommendations to the Superintendent on problems or critical matters as they pertain to building operations, maintenance, and cleanliness during the night shift operations. Reviews work schedules and progress reports submitted by subordinate supervisors to ensure work is completed as scheduled. Analyzes and evaluates requests for services. Responsible for short- and long-range planning, establishing goals, working in a team environment and interfacing closely with Superintendents Office in support of SOB operational needs. Oversees the performance of administrative and technical functions for night labor and custodial employees. Resolves complaints and grievances as delegated by higher level supervisors. Counsels’ employees on disciplinary problems, and other matters as required Responsible for utilizing knowledge and compliance applicable AOC and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety rules and regulations to ensure that work progresses in a safe manner Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. You must be able to pass a drug test. Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related KSAs. 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 the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on the OPM web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE Candidates for the GS-11 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as having (3) three of the (5) four following: (experience MUST be identified in resume) Directs the management and administration of the operations of the Labor and Custodial Section. Plans and directs the overall work of the Labor and Custodial Section Exercises responsibilities in dealing with officials of other units and in advising senior management officials. Frequent contact with Senators, their staff members, committee staffs, supervisors, contractors and vendors. Provide recommendations concerning work requirements, work procedures, project resources, planning based on projected workload, SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE - FACILITIES SUPERVISOR, GS-12 Candidates for the GS-12 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as having (4) four of the (5) five following: (experience MUST be identified in resume) Directs the management and administration of the operations of the Labor and Custodial Section. Plans and directs the overall work of the Labor and Custodial Section Exercises responsibilities in dealing with officials of other units and in advising senior management officials. Makes decisions on work problems presented by subordinate supervisors or by contractors Active participation in conferences, meetings or presentations involving problems or issues Education Three (3) years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a field of study related to the duties of the position can be used to qualify for the GS-11. Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Education completed outside of the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in conventional/accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for Federal employment. Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part of foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course-by-course listing if selected. 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.