Summary The position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief of Operations, U.S. Capitol Building, Assistant Superintendent, Tenant Services and Facilities Operation Division, Maintenance Branch. The selectee will serve as a Sheet Metal Mechanic Helper performing trades helper tasks and routine shop maintenance. The selectee will enjoy non-competitive promotion potential up to the WG-11 while working under journey-level mechanics. Responsibilities Tour of Duty: 3:30 AM - 12:00 PM (Hours may change depending on Operational Needs of Management. The selectee will enjoy non-competitive promotion potential up to the WG-11, going from helper to worker to mechanic level while working under journey-level mechanics. Duties: Sheet Metal Mechanic Helper As a helper, assists advanced leaders and journey level workers and learns in the operation of power machines to perform routine cuts and measurements. Learns to assemble and install parts and units by getting tools and supplies, carrying materials, and lifting and holding materials in place during operations. Learns to operate hand shears, hand roller, handbrakes, saws, and drills to cut roll, fold, saw, and drill sheet metal as marked or reviewed by journey level workers. Assists in filing rough metal surfaces or edges to a smooth finish. Cleans work areas and keeps work benches clean and orderly and tools and machines lubricated. Assists advanced helper and journey level Sheet Metal Mechanics in sorting tools, cleaning the shop, carrying materials, and maintaining a safe work site environment. Aids in carrying tools and equipment holding materials during the repair, fabrication, modification, and installation of sheet metal parts, items, and assemblies Complies with all safety requirements including wearing protective equipment when near the metal cutting processes, such as eye protection and gloves to avoid sharp edges. Follows instructions of journey workers on all safety matters. Assists with routine tasks, such as accepting deliveries, counting stock, and loading and unloading trucks. Ensures total parts requirements are delivered to the work site. The employee must utilize knowledge of and comply with applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Congressional Workplace Rights, and AOC rules and regulations to ensure that work progresses in a safe manner. Provides or receives training, either on-the-job or through classroom training, to ensure that all safety practices and equipment are fully utilized. Uses required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as appropriate. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen. Your resume and question responses must demonstrate job-related elements. 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 You must be able to pass a drug test and background check. Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related Elements. You must meet the definition of specialized experience. Qualifications You must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. You must meet the following SCREEN-OUT: Ability to perform the work of the position without more than normal supervision which includes working independently, showing job responsibility and exercising initiative. WG-5: Has helper level knowledge of trade practices and entry level skills in the use and maintenance of trade tools and equipment. Education 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