Building Inspector

2 months ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States USAJobs Full time
Duties

Tour of duty for this position is: Monday- Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm (Hours may be subject to change at management's discretion)

This position is Essential--Employee is required to report to work during emergencies and inclement weather situations.

Work Schedule may include Holidays AND Weekends on a regular AND recurring basis.

Rotating shift work may also be required at management's discretion.

The individual selected for this position will:

Developmental assignments will be given with the goal of attaining the full performance level. Duties quoted below are at the GS-9 level.

Acts as liaison on behalf of the Superintendent to follow up on issues building occupants may encounter in their assigned spaces. Informs building occupants on work progress, offering a prognosis for its completion.

Surveys Administrative Assistants, Office Managers, or other essential office employees monthly to gain feedback on the quality of services and areas for improvement.

Serves as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to ensure accurate and adequate oversight of contractor performance according to contract requirements.

Conducts daily inspections to ensure that buildings are maintained according to established standards for cleanliness and safety. Coordinates with shop supervisors to schedule preventive maintenance activities based on inspection findings.

During inspections, identifies violations of rules prohibiting the placement of items such as boxes, computers, furniture, office equipment, and supplies in hallways or other non-designated areas.

Inspects all areas of buildings including entrances, hallways, offices, conference rooms, stairwells, exits, rest rooms, parking garages, and all public areas. Notes any deficiencies in cleanliness or safety and notifies the proper maintenance supervisors to take action to rectify them.

Is a primary identifier of potential safety hazards and works to resolve with appropriate trade shop or safety officer.

Receives requests for services from Senators, their staffs, and committee staffs. Forwards such requests to the appropriate unit within the jurisdiction for action.

Must be tactful and diplomatic in responding to unusual service requests from Senators, Committees and their staffs.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment
  • 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 .

    Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.

    Candidates for the GS-08 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service.

    Specialized experience for this position is defined as having experience in the following:

    • Independently performs quality assurance inspections to ensure all assigned work is completed based on job requirements and needs of the clients.

    • Uses computerized programs to maintain data and records.(ex: Computer-Aided Facility Management (CAFM) and TMA Systems computer software)

    • Serves as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to ensure accurate and adequate oversight of contractor performance according to contract requirements

    AND:

    Candidates for the GS-09 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 grade level in the Federal service.

    Specialized experience for this position is defined as having experience in at least 3 of the following:

    • Provides a variety of services to the occupants of commercial buildings and senior management including supporting the daily operations of the buildings including receiving and taking immediate action to resolve complaints.

    • Uses computerized programs to maintain data and records.

    • Performs duties as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or equivalent.

    • Initiates inspection test procedures and makes recommendations to modify job or contract specifications for evaluating trade/contractor procedures and operations.

    Education

    No education 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 .

    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

    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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