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Architect of the Capitol Mason Leader in Washington DC, District Of Columbia

Summary This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief Engineer, Construction Division, Construction Branch. The Construction Division's workforce supports construction and renovation efforts throughout the Capitol Hill campus. The selectee will serve as a Mason Leader leading three or more workers to accomplish masonry work. We are seeking strong candidates that have a comprehensive knowledge of the techniques and procedures of brick, block and stonework masonry. Responsibilities * Please Note: This position is temporary in nature and is not to exceed 13 months. This is strictly a temporary appointment where there is no permanent need or permanent funding available for the work involved. It is a position that is subject to the project needs of the Agency. Therefore, the appointment could be terminated at any time due to shortage of work or shortage of funds without any advance notice. If project work continues however, it could be extended beyond the 13 month time frame at the sole discretion of the Agency. As a non-permanent employee, you may also be separated for failure to meet management’s expectations, with no advance notice. * Tour of Duty: Day Shift (4:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.) HOURS MAY CHANGE DUE TO OPERATIONAL NEEDS OF MANAGEMENT Major Duties: Serves as Work Leader Plans, lays out, leads, and direct the work on major construction and repair jobs. Distributes masonry tasks to be performed by employees in the work group. Work along with the employees to set the pace. Ensures that needed plans, blueprints, materials, and tools are available and that materials are obtained. Obtains necessary information or decisions from supervisors on problems that come up during the work shift. Make sure that there is enough work to keep everyone in the work crew busy; checks work while in progress and when finished, check to see whether the supervisors' instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines have been followed. Update the supervisors on status and progress of work and causes of delay. Answers supervisors' questions on the overall work operations and problems. Complies with all OSHA safety rules and regulations to ensure that work progresses in a safe manner. Receives training, either on the job or through classroom training, to ensure that all safety practices and equipment are fully utilized. Must ensure the use of any required Personal Protective Equipment. Plans and Determines Masonry Methods to be Used Repairs the interior and exterior marble of the buildings and grounds. Cuts and cleans surfaces using high pressure chemical washers. Cleans surfaces by hand using a variety of chemicals. Repoints joints, resets loose stone, caulks, waterproofs and repairs terrazzo flooring. Repairs decorative stone and marble structures. Reviews plans, blueprints, and sketches for work to be performed. Determines methods and processes to be used to complete the work. Restores Decorative Masonry Structures Repairs the interior and exterior marble of the buildings and grounds. Cuts and cleans surfaces using high pressure chemical washers. Repoints joints, resets loose stone, caulks, waterproofs and repairs terrazzo flooring. Constructs and Maintains Brick and Other Stone Masonry Lays complex, curved, or circular structures using adobe, block, brick, and stone. Repairs and maintains terrazzo and tile. Cuts, polishes, and cleans stonework matching stone with historic structures and decorative work. As required, demolishes staircases and masonry walls. Cuts openings in walls and lays brick and concrete block. As required, plans, lays out, leads, and directs the work of temporary Masons and Masonry Workers on major construction and repair jobs. Performs such duties as erecting scaffolding and boring through stone and other types of constructed walls and floors. Performs seasonal maintenance on building exteriors. 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.” - 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 Lead workers in the masonry trade Education No education substitution. 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. 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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