Materials Handler Assistant Supervisor

Summary

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Superintendent, Capitol Office Buildings, Assistant Superintendent, Client Services Division. The incumbent serves as a Material Handler Assistant Supervisor and shares full responsibility for overseeing the operations in support of the Capitol Building. In this capacity assigns, directs and reviews the work of the subordinates. Performs nonsupervisory tasks in support of the unit's mission.

Duties

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This position requires a valid D.C. or State driver's license.

Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday 1:30 pm - 10:00 pm (Hours may change due to the Operational Needs of Management)

Duties:

Serves as the Assistant Supervisor and Assists unit supervisor with administrative and technical supervisory functions for subordinates. Assigns duties to and evaluates their performance. Manages the organizational unit's workload. With supervisor, develops performance requirements for subordinates and ensures a mutual understanding of the performance standards.

Resolves complaints and grievances as delegated by higher level supervisors. Provides leadership to ensure support for equal employment opportunity (EEO) goals and requirements. Practices non-discriminatory employment actions to prevent unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, age or disability. Provides for employee skills enrichment through job related coaching, mentoring and training.

Ensures that needed plans, blueprints, materials and tools are available and that needed stock is obtained from supply locations. With assistance from supervisor, ensures that each employee has a full workload. Checks work in progress and when finished, checks for compliance with instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods and deadlines. Demonstrates proper work methods and answers workers' questions regarding procedures, policies, written instructions and other directives (e.g., technical orders). Ensures that machine capacities are not exceeded and that tools are properly used. Reports discrepancies in quantity and quality of items received.

Submits purchase requests for Supervisory and leadership approval on orders and purchases for equipment and furniture to support special functions set-ups. Responsible for maintenance, storage and repair of furniture and equipment. Purchases necessary inside equipment, such as chairs, tables, easels, podiums, coat racks, etc. and equipment for outside maintenance, such as power washers, bobcats, leaf blowers, etc.

Along with subordinate Materials Handlers, sets up facilities for special functions. Conduct pre-event walk through with client prior to event, answer questions on best furniture arrangement for the event, discuss space capacity, etc.

Stores, delivers and sets up equipment and furniture in rooms used for special functions for Members and committee meetings.

Collaborate with furniture, upholstery, and other departments to synchronize material requirements and shipments. Identify process improvement opportunities and lead initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce operational costs.

Ensures committee rooms and other areas where access is restricted to day operations are cleaned. Operates industrial vacuum cleaners, floor polishers and other cleaning tools and equipment to vacuum rugs, clean floors, base-boards and performs other routine cleaning tasks. Loads, transports, unloads and assembles tools, parts and materials. Ensures worksites are cleaned. Ensures floors are stripped, waxed, polished and buffed. Loads and unloads trash and recycling.

May operate motor vehicles including a crew cab pickup, sedan, panel and flatbed truck, carryalls, jeep and station wagon which have a GVW of less than 26,000 pounds. Operates vehicles over Federal state, D.C. and County Roads in all traffic conditions.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Your resume and question responses must demonstrate job-related elements.
• You must be able to pass a drug test.

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 employees in the performance of Material Handling (Special Functions) work including:
  
  
  • Inspecting work of custodial employees to ensure that quality standards are met;
  • Training others in policies and procedures related to custodial and material handling work; and
  • Analyzing current shop policies and identifies areas of improvement.

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 https://www.fedshirevets.gov/.

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.

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.

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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.

A variety of health insurance plans; retirement system with investment options; paid holidays; paid sick and annual (vacation) leave; life insurance; incentive systems; subsidized transportation; training and development opportunities, etc.

The Architect of the Capitol offers eligible employees opportunity to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program.

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.

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