Administrative Operations Assistant

Summary

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office Services Division and serves as an Administrative Operations Assistant performing a full range of work activities of the division.
The position requires flexibility in work schedule.
May work on weekends and holidays as required.Must possess and maintain a valid D.C. or state driver's license.

This job is open to The public

U.S.
Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.Federal employees - Competitive service

Current or former competitive service federal employees.Federal employees - Excepted service

Current excepted service federal employees. Clarification from the agency

This vacancy announcement is open to the public.

Duties

The Administrative Support Officer will perform a variety of administrative tasks including:

Procurement and distribution of supplies and equipment, document printing and reproduction, and records management.Manages mail services, ensuring timely distribution and receipt of incoming and outgoing correspondence and packages.Oversees property and space management to ensure efficient use of resources and office spaces.Coordinates facility and equipment maintenance to ensure smooth daily operations.
Handle transportation needs by operating vehicles with a gross weight of 10,000 to 26,000 pounds.Drives vehicles for short and long distances to transport materials, supplies, articles, and occasionally personnel, ensuring timely delivery and safety.Maintains proper documentation and logs for vehicle operations, inventory, and administrative functions. Must be able to lift packages weighing 25 pounds and up to 50 pounds. Assists in Emergency Action Response activities in the event of emergencies and or closures at the AOC. Must follow all relevant Office of Compliance and OSHA safety rules, regulations and standard operating procedures.
Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be able to pass a drug test.Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related KSAs.You must meet the definition of specialized experience.You must possess and maintain a valid D.C. or state driver's license.

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); orA person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States. Qualifications

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position.
You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement.
Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions.
It is available for your review on the OPM web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.
To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.

Candidates for the GS-06 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized experience is defined as having experience in the following:

(1) Operating and performing minor maintenance on a motor vehicle used to deliver and pick up mail and transport equipment throughout the Capitol Complex.

(2) Tracking property, supplies and inventory in an automated system.

(3) Assisting with copying, reproduction, and distribution of forms and documents.

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.

Benefits

A variety of health insurance plans; retirement system with investment options; paid holidays; paid sick and annual (vacation) leave; life insurance; incentive systems; subsidized transportation; training and development opportunities, etc.

The Architect of the Capitol also offers eligible employees the opportunity to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program. How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Review your resume and responses carefully.
Your eligibility for consideration and qualifications for the position will be determined based upon a review of your detailed resume and your responses to job specific self-assessment questions.


Your resume will be evaluated based on evidence of your ability to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) for this position, possession of any specialized experience, and how well your background and experience relates to the self-assessment questions in the job announcement.
The self-assessment questions relate to the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies:

KSA 1: Written Communication

KSA 2: Technology Applications

KSA 3: Clerical

KSA 4: Customer Service

Your responses to the self-assessment questions serve as the basis for your initial rating.
You will receive a numerical score based on your responses to these questions.Next, your responses will be evaluated by a Human Resources Specialist and/or a subject matter expert against the information provided in your resume and optional cover letter.
Your resume must support your answers to the self-assessment questions.
Falsifying your background, education and/or experience is cause for non-selection or disqualification from further consideration.

Please note that a complete application is required for consideration.
(Please review the "Required Documents" section of this job announcement to see what must be included in a complete application).

You may preview questions for this vacancy. Benefits

A variety of health insurance plans; retirement system with investment options; paid holidays; paid sick and annual (vacation) leave; life insurance; incentive systems; subsidized transportation; training and development opportunities, etc.

The Architect of the Capitol also offers eligible employees the opportunity to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program.Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits.
Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

The Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) job application process is designed to ensure you only provide information necessary to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility for the position vacancy.

To apply for this position, you only need to submit: a) your resume and b) answers to the online vacancy assessment questionnaire.
The online questionnaire contains eligibility and screening questions and other relevant information.
No additional documentation or attachments are required at the time of application.
Your resume should list your education, training and work experience including job titles, employment dates, duties and accomplishments. Nothing further is required until it is requested by AOC's Human Capital Management Division.
If additional documentation is required for the position, you will be asked to provide it during the interview or selection process.
At that time, you may be asked to submit documentation to support statements made in your resume.

For example, you may be asked to provide a copy of your diploma, college transcripts, or proof of Federal employment status.
If the position requires licensure or certification, you will be asked to provide proof at the time of selection.

If Veterans' preference is claimed, you will be asked to submit proof (DD-214, and, if claiming a 10-point preference, a SF-15 and the proof required by that form).

Failure to provide the required documents will end further consideration and/or result in the withdrawal of any tentative job offers.How to Apply

You MUST apply online.
FORMS RECEIVED BY FAX, EMAIL OR U.S.
POSTAL SERVICE DELIVERY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

If you are a new user to the USAJOBS Site and have never registered for an account; you will first need to create an account profile with your basic contact information and a resume to begin applying.
You must be a registered USAJOBS user AND you must be signed-in to your account in order to apply for this position.
For help with setting up an account or for general assistance in using USAJOBS, go to USAJOBS Help Page.

NEED HELP?
If you experience any difficulties with the application site, help is available!
If you have problems completing your on-line application, contact the Monster Hiring Management Help Desk at 1-866-656-6831 or by e-mail at ******.
The help desk is available Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time.You may call and leave a voice mail message at all other times.

All required supporting documents will be collected electronically via the USAJOBS "Saved Documents" feature.

If you are unable to apply on-line, you may visit our Employment Center for technical assistance in entering your application.
The Employment Center is located at 441 Second & D Streets S.W., Washington, D.C., Room H2-178, and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You may call (202) 226-7000 for directions.

Agency contact information

Tamara Baptist

Phone

202-226-7000

Fax
202-226-9755
Email

******

Address

Architect of the Capitol

2nd and D Street, S.W.

Washington, District of Columbia 20515

United States

Next steps

ou will receive a notice generated by the USAJOBS System when you have successfully submitted your application.
We will review your application and transcript(s) (if you are qualifying based on education) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements.

You can check the status of your application by logging into http://www.usajobs.gov.
You may also sign up to receive automatic emails anytime the status of your application has changed by logging into your USAJOBS Account, editing your profile and changing the 'Notification Settings' to indicate that you want to be notified by email when the status changes.
Information regarding the status of your application should be updated in the system within two (2) weeks after the closing date of this job announcement.Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiriesEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO) PolicyFinancial suitabilityNew employee probationary periodPrivacy ActReasonable accommodation policySelective ServiceSignature and false statementsSocial security number request Required Documents

The Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) job application process is designed to ensure you only provide information necessary to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility for the position vacancy.

To apply for this position, you only need to submit: a) your resume and b) answers to the online vacancy assessment questionnaire.
The online questionnaire contains eligibility and screening questions and other relevant information.
No additional documentation or attachments are required at the time of application.
Your resume should list your education, training and work experience including job titles, employment dates, duties and accomplishments. Nothing further is required until it is requested by AOC's Human Capital Management Division.
If additional documentation is required for the position, you will be asked to provide it during the interview or selection process.
At that time, you may be asked to submit documentation to support statements made in your resume.

For example, you may be asked to provide a copy of your diploma, college transcripts, or proof of Federal employment status.
If the position requires licensure or certification, you will be asked to provide proof at the time of selection.

If Veterans' preference is claimed, you will be asked to submit proof (DD-214, and, if claiming a 10-point preference, a SF-15 and the proof required by that form).

Failure to provide the required documents will end further consideration and/or result in the withdrawal of any tentative job offers.

How to Apply

You MUST apply online.
FORMS RECEIVED BY FAX, EMAIL OR U.S.
POSTAL SERVICE DELIVERY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

If you are a new user to the USAJOBS Site and have never registered for an account; you will first need to create an account profile with your basic contact information and a resume to begin applying.
You must be a registered USAJOBS user AND you must be signed-in to your account in order to apply for this position.
For help with setting up an account or for general assistance in using USAJOBS, go to USAJOBS Help Page.

NEED HELP?
If you experience any difficulties with the application site, help is available!
If you have problems completing your on-line application, contact the Monster Hiring Management Help Desk at 1-866-656-6831 or by e-mail at ******.
The help desk is available Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time.You may call and leave a voice mail message at all other times.

All required supporting documents will be collected electronically via the USAJOBS "Saved Documents" feature.

If you are unable to apply on-line, you may visit our Employment Center for technical assistance in entering your application.
The Employment Center is located at 441 Second & D Streets S.W., Washington, D.C., Room H2-178, and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You may call (202) 226-7000 for directions.

Agency contact information

Tamara Baptist

Phone

202-226-7000

Fax
202-226-9755
Email

******

Address

Architect of the Capitol

2nd and D Street, S.W.

Washington, District of Columbia 20515

United States

Next steps

ou will receive a notice generated by the USAJOBS System when you have successfully submitted your application.
We will review your application and transcript(s) (if you are qualifying based on education) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements.

You can check the status of your application by logging into http://www.usajobs.gov.
You may also sign up to receive automatic emails anytime the status of your application has changed by logging into your USAJOBS Account, editing your profile and changing the 'Notification Settings' to indicate that you want to be notified by email when the status changes.
Information regarding the status of your application should be updated in the system within two (2) weeks after the closing date of this job announcement.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiriesEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO) PolicyFinancial suitabilityNew employee probationary periodPrivacy ActReasonable accommodation policySelective ServiceSignature and false statementsSocial security number request