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Materials Handler (Fork Lift Operator) Supervisor

Legislative Branch
Architect of the Capitol
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Summary

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief of Operations, Superintendent House Office Buildings, Assistant Superintendent, Client Services Division.

The selectee will be responsible for assigning, directing and reviewing the work of subordinates and evaluating work performance; planning, scheduling and coordinating work operations; and solving problems related to work performed by the unit.  Will also perform non-supervisory tasks in support of the mission.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
07/03/2025 to 07/24/2025
Salary
$37.05 to - $43.17 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WS 06
Location
Washington, DC
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent - Permanent, Full Time
Work schedule
Full-time - This is an Excepted Service position and does not require or confer civil service Competitive Status
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
06
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
HOB-2025-314
Control number
840079300

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

This position is opened to Architect of the Capitol (AOC) employees only.

Duties

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Tour of Duty:  7 am to 6 pm.  This position is emergency essential - Depending on the type of emergency the employee may be required to report to work during emergency situations.

The position requires a current D.C. or State driver’s license and a Certificate as a Powered Industrial Truck driver to operate a Forklift in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.178 (l) (6) within 6 months of your start date.  

Major Duties: 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Performs administrative and technical supervisory functions for subordinates.  Assigns duties and evaluates performance.

Manages the organizational  unit's budget and workload, and develops performance requirements.

Resolves complaints and grievances.  Provides for employee skills enrichment through job related coaching, mentoring and training.

Ensures materials and tools are available and that needed stock is obtained from supply locations.

Ensures that each employee has a full workload.  Checks work in progress and when completed, and checks for compliance with instruction on work sequence, procedures, methods and deadlines.

Demonstrates proper work methods and answers workers' questions regarding procedures, policies, written instructions and other directives.  Ensures tools are properly used.

Utilizes a thorough knowledge of and compliance with applicable AOC and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety rules and regulations to ensure that work progresses in a safe manner and to initiate or take correction action on unsafe conditions in managed areas.

Materials Handling:

Orders and purchases equipment and furniture for special functions set-ups. Stores, delivers and sets up equipment and furniture in rooms used for special functions for meetings.

Responsible for maintenance, storage and repair of furniture and equipment. Purchases necessary inside equipment, such as chairs, tables, easels, podiums, coat racks, etc. and equipment for outside maintenance, such as power washers, bobcats, leaf blowers, etc.

Receives and unloads designated conveyances, palletizes and stacks material.  Examines packaging material for conformity with security requisitions which includes proper markings, method of packing and required shipping protections.

Checks materials received against invoice report or receipt document, comparing short titles, stock numbers, register numbers and quantity. Loads, transports, unloads and assembles tools, parts and materials.

Operates industrial vacuum cleaners, floor polishers and other cleaning tools and equipment to vacuum rugs, clean floors, base-boards and performs other routine cleaning tasks.

Fork Lift Operating:

Operates hand truck, pallet jacks, dollies and other material handling equipment to deliver stock to storage areas or job sites.

Operates a fork lift truck with a load capacity of less than 10,000 pounds or higher and a height capacity of 168 inches or more.

Re-positions large trucks at the loading dock bays to facilitate workflow or specialized functions.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

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.

This position requires:

  • A valid D.C. or State driver’s license

and

  • A Certificate as a Powered Industrial Truck Operator to operate the Forklift in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.178 (l) (6).

APPLICANT MUST PROVIDE BOTH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AT THE TIME OF SELECTION.

Your resume and question responses must demonstrate job-related elements.

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.

  • Supervise workers and perform administrative and technical supervisory functions for subordinates along with performing non-supervisory tasks in support of the unit’s mission.

Education

There are no educational requirement for this position.

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

How you will be evaluated

You 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:

-- Ability to Supervise - Ability to supervise workers directly or through subordinate leaders in accomplishing the work of the unit.

-- Work Practices - Resolves work-related problems such as excessive costs or low productivity and determines causes and implements corrective actions.

-- Materials - Ability to estimate labor and material resources needed.

-- Equipment - Ability to estimate staffing needs and material and equipment estimates.

-- Dexterity and Safety - Utilizes a thorough knowledge of and compliance with applicable AOC and OSHA safety rules and regulations.

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).


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