Summary The incumbent operates a forklift to transport compressed bales of cardboard, magazines, newspapers, books, bottles and materials compressed by a baling machine. The incumbent also receives incoming vendor shipments and assists with disposal of waste materials such as cans and recyclable metals as well as ensures committee rooms and other areas where access is restricted to day operations are cleaned. Responsibilities This position requires a valid D.C. or State driver’s license and a Certificate as a Powered Industrial Truck Operator to operate the Forklift in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.178 (l) (6). * This incumbent of this position is designated as “Emergency Essential Personnel” and is required to report to work in emergency situations. * The selected candidate will operate vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of up to 19,500 pounds to transport staff, supplies or equipment to and from Capitol Building operations locations. Materials Handler The incumbent is responsible for the following functions/duties: delivering a diverse range of products and other materials. Operates hand truck, pallet jacks, dollies and other material handling equipment to deliver stock to storage areas or job sites. Operates a forklift truck with a load capacity of less than 10,000 pounds and a height capacity of 168 inches or more. Controls stock movement, being careful to avoid overloading or improper stacking or movement of supplies and materials. Re-positions large trucks at the loading dock bays to facilitate workflow or specialized functions. Ensures safe receipt, storage and movement of hazardous and toxic materials and substances, such as paint and varnish removers, lacquer thinners and varnish in accordance with facility and regulatory requirements. Assists with movement of trucks, the trash compactor and dumpster. Receives formal and on-the-job training to oversee the handling of hazardous materials in accordance with safety regulations. Laborer Duties Loads and unloads heavy bulky supplies and heavy construction building materials and supplies to and from trucks Collects trash and debris from the assigned locations and surrounding grounds Empties trash, garbage and other debris from receptacles located throughout the buildings and the grounds Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be able to pass a drug test. Your resume and question responses must demonstrate job-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 A person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States. Qualifications You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. 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. You MUST meet the following screen-outs required for this position: 1. Ability to perform the work without more than normal supervision. Safe Operations of Vehicles Interpret Instructions 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. 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