Summary The position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Utilities and Power Plant Operations, Assistant Director, Engineering Division, Mechanical Maintenance Branch. Serves as a full assistant supervisor over Maintenance Mechanics performing welding and mechanical repairs, as well as troubleshooting, and repairing large industrial steam and refrigeration plant equipment. Responsibilities This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Utility and Power Plant Operations, Engineering Division, Mechanical Maintenance Branch. The incumbent serves as Maintenance Mechanic Assistant Supervisor. The position performs welding and mechanical repairs, as well as maintaining, adjusting, troubleshooting, and repairing large industrial steam and refrigeration plant equipment such as condensers, pumps, compressors, high pressure steam vessels and high temperature water lines and fittings, boilers, boiler refractory, and auxiliary steam generating plant equipment, and plumbing and heating equipment. The plant operates 7 days a week around the clock. The position is classified as emergency essential. Supervisory Responsibilities Performs administrative and technical supervisory functions for subordinates. Assigns duties and evaluates worker performance. Manages the organizational unit’s annual budget and workload requirements. Develops performance and training requirements for subordinates and ensures a mutual understanding of these performance standards. Provides for employee skills enrichment through job related coaching, mentoring and training. Articulates and communicates to subordinates the assignment, project, problem to be solved, actionable events, milestones, and/or program issues under review, and deadlines and time frames for completion. Monitors and reports on the status and progress of work, checking on work in progress and reviewing completed work to ensure 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. Estimates and reports on progress in meeting established milestones and deadlines for completion of assignments, projects and tasks. Ensures all subordinates are aware of and participate in planning for achievement of team goals and objectives. Maintenance, Repair and Inspection The incumbent is responsible for the planning, scheduling and coordination of work of the Mechanical Maintenance Branch at the Capitol Power Plant. Directs and performs maintenance, repairs and inspection of mechanical equipment located in the steam, refrigeration and co-generation plant. Observes, enforces, and instructs subordinates in all safety rules and regulations. Ensures that work is performed in a safe manner and initiates or takes corrective action on unsafe working conditions. Ensures that all safety programs and procedures are adhered to and that maintenance and operations activities are in compliance with OSHA, Congressional and Organizational safety requirements. The incumbent must possess an understanding and working knowledge of industrial steam generating equipment and distribution piping systems that operate at 200 psig. The incumbent must also possess an understanding and working knowledge of industrial chilled water generating equipment rated at greater than 3,000 tons and distribution piping systems that operate at or below 43 degrees F at flowrates exceeding 30,000 gpm. Prepares cost estimates of materials for proposed or anticipated repairs, alterations and new construction. Initiates and approves requisitions for supplies, equipment, materials and tools necessary for the functioning of the branch and ensures that they are properly used, stored and cared for. Maintains necessary records of work orders, work performed, and materials used. Installs, modifies, and repairs high-pressure piping systems. Conducts inspections of and troubleshoots piping systems, identifying irregularities and taking corrective actions required to correct existing and/or potential problems. Identifies the source and nature of system malfunctions. Plans and lays out the routing, placement, pitch, elevation, pressure reduction, expansion and operation of the piping systems. Replaces and repairs steam piping, steam traps, valves, gaskets, refractory, and other boiler system equipment. Operates manlifts, forklifts, and other plant vehicles. Maintains and repairs boilers and associated auxiliary equipment. Cleans, drains, dismantles, repairs and reassembles refrigeration and boiler plant equipment. Responsible for the Plant lubricating oil and grease inventory and maintenance of the storage and dispensing systems. Performs preventative and scheduled maintenance throughout the Plant. Rebuilding industrial pumps including replacing bearings, aligning shafts, installing mechanical seals, and adjusting tolerances to meet required specifications. Replacing industrial gearboxes and changing oil. Conducts inspections of and troubleshoots mechanical systems and piping systems, identifying irregularities and correcting existing and/or potential problems. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen. You must be able to pass a drug test. Your resume and question responses must demonstrate job-related elements. “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.” Must possess a valid and current drivers license. 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 mechanical maintenance work. Education 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 OPM vet guide 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. 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