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Summary This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Capitol Grounds and Arboretum, Maintenance Division, Mechanical Operations Branch. The Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic (Equipment Operator) performs automotive mechanic, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Automotive Mechanic, Equipment Operator and small engine repair work. Responsibilities Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday (6:00 AM - 2:30 PM); Hours may change due to operational needs of management This position is designated as Emergency Essential during emergency closures. Uses a variety of equipment for snow removal and de-icing operations. (Duties below quoted at the full performance level, WG-11) Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic Tasks Requires a thorough knowledge of how heavy duty machinery, engines, parts and systems work; ability to detect faulty items, determine causes of malfunction and determine best repair methods; and skill to assemble, disassemble, repair or modify components and systems. Troubleshoots problems with heavy duty machinery, engines, parts and systems. Detects faulty items, determine causes of malfunctions and determines the best repair methods. Assemble, disassembles, repairs or modifies components and systems. Automotive Mechanic Tasks: Shares responsibility for the work performed by the Automotive Mechanics and has individually performed assignments, such as fuel delivery island management, utilizing fuel management software, inventory management, vehicle safety inspection, operating a fork lift, working on signs, performing handicap, road and lot painting, dispatching and managing vehicles and equipment, research to obtain quotes and ordering parts and equipment, preparing for special events and administrative duties. Performs duties such as ordering parts and has experience in major automotive repairs such as replacing fuel injection pump and injectors on diesel motor and fuel filters to maintain the system; hydraulic cylinder replacement on a sewer vacuum; replacement of the particulate filter on a trash truck emission system; and removal and replacement of a motor from a skid steer loader. Equipment Operator Performs all equipment operations (such as fork lift, backhoe, skid steer, wheel loader, stump grinder, ditch witch and heavy equipment rotor tiller) associated with the Automotive Shop, Small Engine Shop, Equipment Operators and Motor Vehicle Operators. Performs all equipment operations (tandem dump truck, snow plow trucks, rear packer trash truck, heavy duty truck and trailer combinations and street sweeper) of all events that require the assistance of Capitol Grounds and Arboretum staff and Motor Vehicles. Assists in the agency-wide fleet vehicle safety inspection program. Must be exceptionally skilled in safe driving in congested cities with an enormous tourist presence, traffic circles, a complex maze of narrow streets and major safety concerns, such as yielding to Capitol Police escort services for Members of Congress and foreign dignitaries, tour bus sight-seeing stop-and-go practices, emergency vehicles, tourists on Segway’s, bicycles etc. Responsible for utilizing a thorough knowledge of and compliance with applicable AOC and OSHA safety rules and regulations to ensure that work progresses in a safe manner or take corrective action on unsafe conditions in managed areas. Receives training, either on the job or through classroom training to ensure proper use of all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Required to maintain and keep on file with their local Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) a valid Department of Transportation (DOT) physical card. Yearly physicals will be monitored by the AOC. *Must possess valid state motor vehicle operator's license and complete AOC Forklift Certification within six months after appointment. (Failure to obtain the required licenses may require immediate termination) *Must complete EPA approved certification for Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning (MVAC) under the Clean Air Act Section 609 within six (6) months of appointment. *ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification is a desired qualification. Requirements Conditions of Employment Your resume and question responses must demonstrate job-related KSA. You must be able to pass a drug test. Must possess & maintain a valid state motor vehicle operator's license. Must complete Forklift Certification within 6 months of appointment. WG-11: Must complete EPA certification within 6 months of appointment*. WG-11: Must possess a valid state Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL). 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 all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. You must meet the following SCREEN-OUT required for this position. Ability to perform the work of heavy mobile equipment mechanical work without more than normal supervision. WG-8: Must possess valid state motor vehicle operator's license ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification is highly desired. WG-10: Must possess valid state motor vehicle operator's license ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification is highly desired WG-11: Must possess a valid state Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Must complete EPA approved certification for Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning (MVAC) under the Clean Air Act Section 609 within six (6) months of appointment. ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification is highly desired 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.