Materials Handler - Washington, United States - Architect of the Capitol

Architect of the Capitol Washington, United States

1 week ago

Description

SummaryThis position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Senate Office Buildings, Assistant Superintendent Client Services Division, Special Functions Unit is seeking a reliable and independent Materials Handler to perform day-to-day operation of the warehouse in completing task such verifying receipts, storage and delivery of furniture and furnishings.

This job is open toThe publicU.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agencyPlease be advised that federal retired annuitant candidates may only be considered as a temporary employee if the role can be filled in that capacity.

DutiesWork schedule may require some occasionally mandatory overtime on holidays AND weekends.

Responsibilities:
As assigned, receives, stores and delivers a diverse range of products, tables, chairs, podiums and other materials.
Sets up and breaks down committee hearing rooms and offices for different hearing and events.
Verifies receipt of furniture and indicates the quality and quantity of items received. Delivers different items such as podiums, easels, partitions, risers to various committee rooms and event spaces.
Operates hand truck, pallet jacks, dollies and cherry picker. Performs incidental driving of flatbed trucks weighing less than 26,000 lbs.

Utilizes a shrink wrap machine, banding machine and other material handling equipment to deliver stock to storage areas, warehouse facilities or job sites.

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.

Responsible for utilizing a thorough knowledge of and compliance with applicable AOC and OSHA safety rules and regulations to ensure that work progresses in a safe manner and to initiate or take corrective action on unsafe conditions in managed areas.

Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements Conditions of EmploymentYou 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.
This position requires a valid D.C. or State driver's license.
This position requires a valid D.C. or State driver's license.

NOTE:
IF SELECTED, APPLICANT MUST PROVIDE REQUIRED DOCUMENT AT THE TIME OF SELECTION

And:
"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); orA person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States." QualificationsYou 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.

Independently receives, stores and delivers products and materials without more than normal supervision.

(experience must be identified in resume)EducationThere is no educational requirement.
Additional informationWelcome 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 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 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.
BenefitsA 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.

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Selected applicant(s) may be eligible to earn a higher annual leave accrual rate credit towards annual leave accrual based on prior non

Federal or uniformed service work experience.

The amount of service credit will be based on specialized experience or qualifying experience that is provided on the applicant profile submitted.

As such, if you are a new employee to the Federal Government or a rehire, it is important that you provide a work history that lists all directly related positions held, and it must include the dates of employment (month/day/year).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.

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

Review your resume and responses carefully.

Your eligibility for consideration and qualifications for the position will be determined based upon a review of your detailed resume and your responses to job specific self-assessment questions.

Your resume will be evaluated based on evidence of your ability to demonstrate the job elements for this position, possession of any specialized experience, and how well your background and experience relates to the self-assessment questions in the job announcement.

The self-assessment questions relate to the following job elements and competencies: Knowledge of warehousing or storage plans, documentation requirements and accepted warehousing methods, procedures and techniques.

Knowledge of technical methods by performing assignments such as carrying out limited projects which involves use of specialized complicated techniques.

Knowledge of operating and moving materials and equipment such as pallet jacks, hand lifts, hand trucks and mechanized platform lifts.

Knowledge of following established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
Knowledge in reading blueprints, diagrams & drawings.
Your responses to the self-assessment questions serve as the basis for your initial rating. You will receive a numerical score based on your responses to these questions.

Next, your responses will be evaluated by a Human Resources Specialist and/or a subject matter expert against the information provided in your resume and optional cover letter.

Your resume must support your answers to the self-assessment questions. Falsifying your background, education and/or experience is cause for non-selection or disqualification from further consideration.
Please note that a complete application is required for consideration.

(Please review the "Required Documents" section of this job announcement to see what must be included in a complete application).

You may preview questions for this vacancy.
BenefitsA 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.
Selected applicant(s) may be eligible to earn a higher annual leave accrual rate credit towards annual leave accrual based on prior non

Federal or uniformed service work experience.

The amount of service credit will be based on specialized experience or qualifying experience that is provided on the applicant profile submitted.

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.

Required DocumentsAs a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits.

Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.

You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

The Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) job application process is designed to ensure you only provide information necessary to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility for the position vacancy.

To apply for this position, you only need to submit:

a) your resume and b) answers to the online vacancy assessment questionnaire. The online questionnaire contains eligibility and screening questions and other relevant information. No additional documentation or attachments are required at the time of application. Your resume should list your education, training and work experience including job titles, employment dates, duties and accomplishments.
Nothing further is required until it is requested by AOC's Human Capital Management Division.

If additional documentation is required for the position, you will be asked to provide it during the interview or selection process.

At that time, you may be asked to submit documentation to support statements made in your resume.

For example, you may be asked to provide a copy of your diploma, college transcripts, or proof of Federal employment status.

If the position requires licensure or certification, you will be asked to provide proof at the time of selection.

If Veterans' preference is claimed, you will be asked to submit proof (DD-214, and, if claiming a 10-point preference, a SF-15 and the proof required by that form).Failure to provide the required documents will end further consideration and/or result in the withdrawal of any tentative job offers.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees fromschools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to ApplyYou MUST apply online. FORMS RECEIVED BY FAX, EMAIL OR U.S.

POSTAL SERVICE DELIVERY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.If you are a new user to the USAJOBS Site and have never registered for an account; you will first need to create an account profile with your basic contact information and a resume to begin applying.

You must be a registered USAJOBS user AND you must be signed-in to your account in order to apply for this position.

For help with setting up an account or for general assistance in using USAJOBS, go to USAJOBS Help Page. NEED HELP?If you experience any difficulties with the application site, help is available If you have problems completing your on-line application, contact the Monster Hiring Management Help Desk at or by e-mail at The help desk is available Monday

Friday 7:00 a.

m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
You may call and leave a voice mail message at all other times. All required supporting documents will be collected electronically via the USAJOBS "Saved Documents" feature.

If you are unable to apply on-line, you may visit our Employment Center for technical assistance in entering your application.

The Employment Center is located at 441 Second & D Streets S.W., Washington, D.C., Room H2-178, and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m.

to 4:00 p.m. You may call for directions.

Agency contact informationCharmain ThomasPhone Fax EmailCharmain.govAddressArchitect of the Capitol2nd and D Street, S.W.Washington, District of Columbia 20515United StatesNext stepsYou will receive a notice generated by the USAJOBS System when you have successfully submitted your application.

We will review your application and transcript(s) (if you are qualifying based on education) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements.

You can check the status of your application by logging into You may also sign up to receive automatic emails anytime the status of your application has changed by logging into your USAJOBS Account, editing your profile and changing the 'Notification Settings' to indicate that you want to be notified by email when the status changes.

Information regarding the status of your application should be updated in the system within two (2) weeks after the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Fair and TransparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiriesEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO) PolicyFinancial suitabilityNew employee probationary periodPrivacy ActReasonable accommodation policySelective ServiceSignature and false statementsSocial security number requestRequired Documents