The United States Capitol Police (USCP) safeguards the Congress, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and Congressional buildings and grounds from crime, disruption, and terrorism. We protect and secure Congress so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe, secure and open environment.
Summary
The United States Capitol Police (USCP) safeguards the Congress, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and Congressional buildings and grounds from crime, disruption, and terrorism. We protect and secure Congress so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe, secure and open environment.
This position is located in the Vehicle Management Division,
Office of Logistical Services, Office of the Chief Administrative Office,
United States Capitol Police (USCP). The Automotive Mechanic Supervisor
serves as one of two shift supervisors in the Vehicle Management
Division planning, assigning, monitoring, inspecting and evaluating work
of shop personnel, providing training and skilled mechanical assistance; and
performing administrative matters including employee evaluation and counseling,
purchasing, workflow planning, development of work procedures, and development
of preventive maintenance schedules.
Supervises a diverse group of highly skilled employees
certified in multiple areas of performing Automotive Worker and Automotive
Mechanic work on vehicles, mountain bicycles, motorcycles, light towers, solar
message boards, low speed vehicles, trailers etc. Provides administrative and
technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the division.
Provides oversite in the servicing, diagnosing, adjusting,
replacing or rebuilding and repairing the complete range of fleet and equipment
and related components. Maintains a comprehensive electronic record
system of fleet assets repairs and services. Monitors and allocates current
Fiscal Year Budget for Fleet services and prepares documentation and reporting
measures.
Establishes and approves service agreements with outside
Vendors. Evaluates, authorizes, and certifies contracted repairs and
verify the accuracy and legitimacy of overall charges. Considerable
contact with outside vendors and suppliers requiring some negotiation skills.
Physical Effort: Repair work requires the Supervisor
mechanic to work in tiring, awkward, and uncomfortable positions. Frequently stands for long periods of time,
bends, stoops, crawls under vehicles and makes repairs in other tight
spaces. Work requires frequent lifting,
handling, and carrying parts and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. Occasionally, the work requires the ability
to move moderately heavy items with assistance from or with mechanical devices,
including objects weighing up to or over 50 pounds.
Work Conditions: The work is usually performed inside
on concrete surfaces where there is exposure to drafts, noise, and fumes from
vehicles. Work may also be performed
outside under adverse weather conditions. The nature of the work involves continuous exposure to dirt, dust, and grease,
and to the potential for burns, chemical irritations, shocks, bruises, cuts,
and strains. The work requires the
position’s incumbent to follow prescribed safety practices and use safety equipment
such as safety shoes and glasses, and respirators, in order to avoid danger and
irritations from exposure.
You must be a U.S. citizen.
Successful completion of a background investigation is required.
Must complete a one-year probationary period.
Must complete a one-year supervisory probationary period.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you will first be evaluated against the prescribed
screen-out listed below. Applicants who fail to meet the
requirements in the screen-out element will be rated ineligible without further
review of their applications since this element measures the critical ability
needed to successfully perform the duties of the job.
Ability to Lead or Supervise
JOB ELEMENTS: Those who meet the minimum level of
experience and training for the screen-out element will then be evaluated in
each of the following job elements:
Knowledge of Equipment, Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
Use of Measuring Instruments
Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (Includes blueprint reading)
Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
Troubleshooting
AND MUST POSSESS current Automotive Service Excellence
(ASE) Certifications in all of the following eight (8) areas listed
below:
Engine Repair
Automatic
Transmission/Transaxle
Manual Drive Train
and Axles
Suspension and
Steering
Brakes
Electrical/Electronic
Systems
Heating and Air
Conditioning
Engine
Performance
*Certifications Must Be Included to Consider Application
Complete*
All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
(Information on Qualification & Education is located at the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=Overview)
Education
There is no education substitution for experience in this series and/or grade.
Additional information
Additional Conditions of Employment with the USCP:
As per the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA) and the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019, criminal history information will only be collected following a qualifications review and after a tentative offer of employment has been made. A criminal history does not automatically exclude an applicant from employment with the USCP.
Criminal History Check -- Must successfully pass a comprehensive criminal history check of the past 10 years if offered employment. A criminal history check will be performed on applicants who accept an offer of employment.
Credit Check -- Must successfully pass a credit check. Applicants must not be in default or delinquent on any Federal guaranteed student loans. Applicants must demonstrate a competent financial history. Financial delinquency including collection accounts, liens, repossessions, or garnishments may be a basis for disqualification.
Selective Service Registration -- Male applicants must provide verification of registration with the Selective Service System or must verify exemption from the Selective Service System registration because of age or military status. Female applicants are exempt from Selective Service System registration. https://www.sss.gov/verify/
Fingerprint Check -- Applicants' fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for a check of their criminal history record.
Background Investigation -- Must successfully complete all components of the USCP full field background investigation. There are few automatic grounds for rejection in the USCP background investigation process. Issues of misconduct, such as illegal drug use, arrests, or convictions, may not be automatically disqualifying. However, deliberate misstatements, omissions, or intentionally withholding required information at any phase of the hiring process will result in a candidate's disqualification regardless of the nature or reason for the misstatement or omission. The primary reason candidates fail a background investigation is due to deliberately withholding or omitting material facts. Providing false and/or misleading information may be grounds for removal from the application and selection process.
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.
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.
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 evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Evaluation Factors:
We will review your resume, assessment questionnaire, and supporting documentation to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this job. If you meet the minimum requirements for this job, we will evaluate your application materials to assess the quality, depth, and complexity of your qualifications, accomplishments, experience, and education as they relate to the requirements listed in this vacancy announcement.
Failure to successfully pass a full field background investigation and all segments of the pre-employment evaluation process will result in disqualification from further consideration under this vacancy announcement.
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.
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.
The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement: 1. Your resume: Effective September 27, 2025, resume page limit is two (2) pages and should include a description of related job duties as well as dates of employment (mm/yy). Margins cannot be smaller than .5 all around and the font no smaller than 11-point. 2. Other supporting documents: - Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable. - College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education, or other documentation to prove possession of the basic requirements for this position. - Copy of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
Navigate to the following URL to apply to this job: USCP Careers
1. Follow the prompts to upload your resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click the Submit Application button to submit your application package.
3. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.
4. To verify that your application is complete, log into your account and select the job posting for this position. The page will display the status of your application, the documentation received, and any correspondence the Department has sent related to this application.
5. Failure to provide all required documents and information requested by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application not being considered.
The complete application package must be submitted by 6:59 PM (ET) on the closing date to receive consideration.
Office of Human Resources
119 D Street NE
Washington, DC 20510
Next steps
After a review of your application materials is made, you will be notified of your eligibility status. If you are referred to the hiring official, you will receive further notification. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
Please note that if you are not selected for this position, the USCP may not be able to provide specific feedback or disclose the reasons for your disqualification, due to confidentiality and legal considerations related to the hiring process.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement: 1. Your resume: Effective September 27, 2025, resume page limit is two (2) pages and should include a description of related job duties as well as dates of employment (mm/yy). Margins cannot be smaller than .5 all around and the font no smaller than 11-point. 2. Other supporting documents: - Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable. - College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education, or other documentation to prove possession of the basic requirements for this position. - Copy of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
Navigate to the following URL to apply to this job: USCP Careers
1. Follow the prompts to upload your resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click the Submit Application button to submit your application package.
3. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.
4. To verify that your application is complete, log into your account and select the job posting for this position. The page will display the status of your application, the documentation received, and any correspondence the Department has sent related to this application.
5. Failure to provide all required documents and information requested by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application not being considered.
The complete application package must be submitted by 6:59 PM (ET) on the closing date to receive consideration.
Office of Human Resources
119 D Street NE
Washington, DC 20510
Next steps
After a review of your application materials is made, you will be notified of your eligibility status. If you are referred to the hiring official, you will receive further notification. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
Please note that if you are not selected for this position, the USCP may not be able to provide specific feedback or disclose the reasons for your disqualification, due to confidentiality and legal considerations related to the hiring process.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
