Duties

Tour of Duty: Hours will be between 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The hours may change due to operational needs.

This position is emergency essential. Depending on the type of emergency the employee may be required to report to work during emergency situations.

The individual selected for this position will:

• Performs a full range of work in the installation, repair, maintenance and modifications of a wide variety of commercial and security locking devices with varying makes and models found in doors, cabinets, desks, safes, vaults, mobile equipment and secured areas.

• Serves as a skilled authority in the area of physical security locking systems, capabilities and functions. Works closely with building tenants, architects, and engineers to determine the most suitable security containers and locking devices to be used to solve security problems related to the unique operations of the House of Representatives.

• Performs installation, maintenance, repair, and testing of a full variety of security containers, locking devices (mechanical, electronic, digitized, sensitive compartmented information facility - SCIF), door hardware (closures, hinges, door knobs, panic/exit devices), electrified hardware (panic/exit devices, locksets, knobs) and security systems.

• Uses technical expertise to ensure compliance with AOC directives on inspections and maintenance of General Services Administration-approved security containers and vaults.

• Use manipulation procedures or special drilling equipment to neutralize lockouts. Repairs or technically oversees the repair of security items in accordance with current directives prior to return to service.

• Locates trouble, disassemble, repair, replace or fabricate parts with follow-on cleaning, reassembly, and reinstallation of a wide range of commercially manufactured locking devices as well as locking bolts in accomplishing the full cycle of repairs.

• Enforces a control system on all locks by utilizing an intricate coding system for cylinders for multiple uses so that a single key may be restricted or utilized for several locks. Studies and interprets requirements to obtain necessary information and details to produce the required results.

• Develops a plan to afford maximum security with a minimum of keys.

• Sets up codes, using small and precision tools to make up coded locks and keys for all locks as required for the several types of keys to include master and ground master.

• Keeps records for all lock systems and is responsible for specified accountable property items in conjunction with locksmith duties. Ensures safekeeping of master keys, codes, combinations, charts identifying location of locks, and similar items.

• Performs maintenance and repair. Develops the tasks to be done and how they are to be done, at the beginning or during operations. Keeps records of materials used and time spent on projects. Assures the necessary material is available for assigned projects. Keeps supervisor informed of status of work projects.

• Uses a drill press, grinding wheel, buffer key cutting machine, and a variety of common hand tools, repairs or fabricates parts for locks, safes, vaults, etc. Makes duplicate bit, flute steel, cylinder and double sided keys by impression or duplication methods. Operates key machines and software (Ilco Futura F900 and Pro) in cutting delicate and unique keys, code cutting, decoding, engraving and buffing to smooth edges. Assures that proper safety equipment is used and observes and enforces safety rules and regulations.

• Performs door inspections and adjustments in order to ensure proper closing and latching. Performs door and cabinet preparation (drilling, tapping) for installation of locks and hardware.

• The individual must follow all relevant safety rules, regulations and standard operating procedures. Must utilize knowledge of and must comply with all OSHA safety rules and regulations to ensure that work progresses in a safe manner. Receives training, either on the job or through classroom training, to ensure that all safety practices and equipment are fully utilized. Must ensure the use of any required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Utilizes AOC's specialized maintenance management software (TMA or other) to manage, update and close out work orders. Utilizes key cutting (Ilco Futura or other) and management software (Simple K or other) to cut keys and manage keying inventory, distribution and tracking.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• 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 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.

• Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. Journeyman level experience in performing installing, repairing, modifying, and testing a variety of locking devices is required.

NOTE: Your application must show that you have sufficient training and/or experience to perform the duties of the position as described in the vacancy announcement. This experience MUST be clearly and fully supported in your resume.

Education

There is no educational requirement.

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 http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.asp#6 .

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.