Clarification from the agency

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

This vacancy will be used to fill a Night Shift position with a tour of duty from 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM. The work schedule may occasionally require mandatory overtime on holidays and weekends.

As a Custodial Worker Supervisor, you will help lead a dedicated team responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of Senate office spaces, restrooms, and public areas. You will play a key role in both the administrative and technical aspects of supervision including assigning tasks, providing feedback, coordinating schedules, and upholding high standards of cleanliness, safety, and professionalism.

This is an essential employee position, requiring you to report onsite during emergencies and inclement weather. If you are a dependable leader with a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to public service, we encourage you to apply.

The individual selected for this position:

Collaborates with higher level supervisor performing administrative and technical supervisory functions for subordinates.

Assigns duties, directs and reviews the work to subordinates, and evaluates performance.

Develops performance requirements for subordinates and ensures a mutual understanding of the performance standards.

Resolves complaints and grievances as delegated by higher level supervisors.

Makes recommendations to the supervisor concerning personnel matters such as employment and promotion; initiates disciplinary actions; schedules and approves leave; and keeps time and attendance records. 

Ensures that employees cleans rooms and office spaces, restrooms and building entrances in the assigned area. 

Assists with cleaning tasks including vacuuming, sweeping with brooms and mopping to clean floors and baseboards. 

Ensures that employees thoroughly clean and sanitize fixtures such as toilets and sinks, dusting off desks and other various office furnishings; and cleaning and/or washing windows inside out, stonework, ceilings and their fixtures and room partitions.

Practices non-discriminatory employment actions to prevent unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, age or disability.

Performs other duties as assigned.          

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 the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on the OPM web site at. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series
 
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.

• Performs supervisory task such as assigning, directing, reviewing, coordinating and scheduling the work of subordinates, and problem solving. (Experience must be reflected in resume) 

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).

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 and train assigned staff in proper work methods and procedures in accomplishing the work of the organizational unit. 

--Ability to interpret instructions and work independently, efficiently and plans work details based on general work schedules, methods, and policies set by higher level supervisors.

--Ability to maintain and operate tools, equipment and resolves work-related problems such as excessive costs or low productivity and determines causes. 

--Safely and correctly operate cleaning equipment used for cleaning and maintaining facilities and ensures the use of appropriate safety equipment, e.g., hard hats, ear plugs, gloves, eye protection, hard toed shoes, etc.

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).