This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Capitol Building and Capitol Visitor Center Operations and Maintenance Division; Maintenance Section, Day, Evening and Night Maintenance Units. The selectee will exercise technical and administrative supervision over workers performing air conditioning (A/C) mechanical work.
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 supervise people in the performance of Air Conditioning Mechanical work. Journey-level experience in Air Conditioning Mechanics is required.
Tour of Duty is Monday-Friday, 1:30pm - 10:00pm. This position is designated as “Emergency / Essential” and the incumbent will be required to work during emergency situations and inclement weather conditions. Major Duties: Plans use of subordinate workers' equipment, facilities and materials on a week-to-week or month-to-month basis. Establishes deadlines, priorities and work sequences and plans work assignments based on general work schedules, methods and policies set by higher level management. As required, coordinates work with supporting or related work functions controlled by other supervisors. Determines the number and types of workers needed to accomplish specific projects. Determines how many assignments can be done concurrently, which ones can be delayed and the number and types of employees needed, considering skills, personnel, material and equipment available and required. Redirects individual workers and resources to accomplish unanticipated work and/or equipment failure. Informs the Branch Chief of the need to revise work schedules and re-estimates labor and other resources. Participates with the Branch Chief in the initial planning of current and future work schedules, staffing needs, estimates and recommendations as to scheduling projected work. Assigns work to employees through subordinate leaders or directly and provides technical direction and/or assistance in accomplishing the work. Observes work in progress, investigates work related problems (e.g., excessive costs, low productivity, workload imbalance and acquisition or development of specialized tools, etc.) and determines causes. Implements corrective actions to resolve work problems. Recommends acquisition of specialized equipment and tools. Resolves staffing and work operations problems. Establishes or revises standard operating procedures for the work operation. Plans and establishes leave schedules. Determines training needs of subordinates and arranges for its accomplishment. Counsels employees on performance, sets performance standards and makes formal appraisals of subordinates' work performance. Interviews candidates for vacancies and recommends employees for promotion or reassignments. Initiates proposals for formal disciplinary action as needed. May serve as management representative at hearings, meetings and negotiations involving labor-management relations. Promotes positive work environment and the participation of employees in such programs as the suggestion program. Maintains production reports and records. Provides leadership to ensure support for equal employment opportunity (EEO) goals and requirements. Practices non-discriminatory employment actions to prevent unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, age or disability. Provides for employee skills enrichment through job related coaching, mentoring and training. Responsible for utilizing a thorough knowledge of and compliance with all OSHA safety rules and regulations to ensure that work progresses in a safe manner and to initiate or take corrective action on unsafe conditions in managed areas. Provides or receives training, either on the job or through classroom training to ensure that all direct reports know how to use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Routinely checks to verify that subordinates are using all required PPE.