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Laborer Supervisor

National Gallery of Art
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Summary

The National Gallery of Art welcomes all people to explore art, creativity, and our shared humanity. Nearly four million people come through our doors each year—with millions more online—making us one of the most visited art museums in the world. Our renowned collection includes nearly 160,000 works of art, from the ancient world to today. 

Overview

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Open & closing dates
11/21/2025 to 11/28/2025
Salary
$32.60 to - $37.97 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WS 04
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Washington, DC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
04
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
NGA-25-091-MP
Control number
850471200

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Clarification from the agency

This Merit Promotion position is open to current National Gallery of Art employees with Federal career/career-conditional status or eligibility.

Duties

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The Laborer Supervisor will oversee work operations and resolve problems related to the work performed by Building Services’ staff, who are responsible for cleaning and maintaining all NGA areas.  In this position you will:

  • Supervise workers directly or through work leaders in accomplishing the daily work assignments to ensure the NGA is clean and ready to accept visitors when open to the public. 
  • Coordinate and direct a variety of work operations involved in cleaning and maintaining the high-quality appearance of all spaces within the buildings belonging to the NGA. 
  • Use the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to create work orders, complete work orders and update the system to track labor (regular and overtime hours, contractor costs) and material usage.
  • Work closely with the Facilities Services Special Events Coordinator and their staff to provide outstanding service in support of in-house special event set-ups. 
  • Support an effective safety program including safety procedures, measures, and precautions to ensure that staff promote and implement the safety program with employees in all work practices.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • You must be a United States Citizen.
  • This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
  • Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements
  • See "Other Information" section regarding Selective Service requirements.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Work requires frequent standing, bending and stooping. Work occurs in cramped areas. Works on ladders, scaffolds and high lifts. Requires weekend hours and shift work. Requires indoor and outdoor performance of duties. Must be able to climb ladders, stay on feet for long periods of time and be able to work from standing, bending, kneeling and awkward positions. The incumbent is exposed to dirt, dust, chemicals, chemical vapors and human secretions.

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, serving as a laborer supervisor. 

Your application and resume must demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must show in your résumé how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to this job opportunity. If asked to do so, cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application! Resumes must be limited to 2-pages in length. 

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. 

Education

There are no education requirements for this position. 

Additional information

The National Gallery of Art fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.

Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year.

External Candidates will be fingerprinted and undergo a background investigation. 

All males born after December 31st 1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government.

EEO Policy: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/EEO_Policy_Statement

Reasonable Accommodation Policy: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Reasonable_Accommodation_Policy_Statement

Veterans Information: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Veterans_Information

Selective Service Registration: http://www.sss.gov/

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.

How you will be evaluated

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

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses to the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

  1. Element 73 - Ability to Supervise (Screen-out)
  2. Element 25-A - Work Practices 

  3. Element 75-B - Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (other than blueprints)

  4. Element 81. Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

  5.  Element 86 - Dexterity and Safety


If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses you provided in your online questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your evaluation rating may be adjusted accordingly.  


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