Facilities Services Leader - Washington, United States - US Smithsonian Institution

US Smithsonian Institution

Verified Company

Washington, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Duties:

The Facilites Service Leader performs a variety of duties to support overall facility maintenance.

In this position, you will:

Lead a team of three or more Building Service Workers/Facilities Services Workers performing tasks involving physical labor and equipment operations as well as performing general custodial duties.
Check work in progress and when completed to ensure supervisor's instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines have been met.
Provide input to supervisor on performance appraisals and position descriptions and additional on the job training requirements for individual employees.
Notify supervisor or leader of apparent defects in building and exhibit systems, such as, but not limited to, leaks, cracks, breaks, unusual smells, etc. as well as apparent safety hazards.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

Pass Preemployment Background Investigation
May need to complete a Probationary Period
Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer
Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service

Conditions of Employment

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the physical ability to perform moderately heavy work including lifting and carrying heavy objects up to 50 lbs.; work outside in all weather conditions with exposure to dirt, dust, pollen and insects; climb ladders and stairs; and stand and walk for extended periods.

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the job opportunity announcement.

For information on the Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations, see OPM's website.

Additional Requirements:

Qualifications:

In order to be rated qualified, an applicant's overall experience and training must indicate possession of the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the duties of this position.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Additional information:

This position is included in the bargaining unit.

Current or Former Political Appointees:

Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code.

If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Office of Human Resources.

Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:

Position title;
Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Noncareer SES, or Presidential Appointee);
Agency; and,
Beginning and ending dates of appointment.

Recruitment Incentive:
Recruitment incentive(s) may be authorized for this position. However, approval for incentives are contingent upon various availability.

If authorized, certain incentives will require the incumbent to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a certain time period.

Note:
This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid.

Benefits

The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package.

How You Will Be Evaluated:

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applications will first be evaluated to determine whether the following screen out element is met:

1. Ability to Lead.
If an applicant meets the screen-out element, the following Job Elements will be evaluated:

Operation of Motor Vehicles.
Knowledge of work practices (includes maintaining facilities in a neat, clean, and orderly manner).
Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc.
Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles).
Ability to operate safety (Non
Motor Vehicle).
Reliability and dependability as a Facilities Services Leader

Applicants who meet or exceed the screen-out element will be assigned to one of two category groups based on job-related criteria:
Best Category - Meets the screen-out element and excels in most of the job-related elements above.

Good Category - Meets the screen-out element but does not satisfy most of the job-related elements above to a substantive degree.

Veterans who meet minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at le