Total 143 software architect job vacancies in Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur

• You will act as a technical expert directing naval architecture projects on major ship/sub/small craft programs of National importance.
• You will provide a holistic focus of optimizing mission, environment, and value through broad design with the systems engineering requirements of the other engineering disciplines and production trades.
• You will prepare and review specifications for design, fabrication, testing, material certification, and procedural technical requirements for acceptability and certification of the vehicles/equipment for technical adequacy, safety, and performance.
• You will develop or define performance requirements and construction standards.
• You will prepare or review analyses and engineering recommendations.
• You will appropriately apply all applicable safety requirements, damage control criteria, and other mandatory constraints.
• You will develop engineering policy for compliance by Navy project engineers as well as contractors developing and constructing ship and systems to meet our Nation's vital security needs.
• You will develop the assessment of high-risk high-value technical issues to determine the range of acceptable solutions and thresholds for acceptable performance for ship/sub/small craft and their system(s) in the U.S. Fleet.

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Superintendent, Capitol Building, Assistant Superintendent, Capitol Building and Capitol Visitor Center Operations and Maintenance Division, Maintenance Branch, Plumbing Section. The incumbent is a full Assistant Supervisor to the Pipefitter Supervisor. The incumbent supervises and performs pipefitting operations.

This position is designated as "Emergency/Essential," the incumbent will be required to report to work during emergencies and inclement weather conditions.

Tour of Duty: Monday through Friday, 5:00am to 1:30pm

Major Duties:

Functions as a full assistant to the Pipefitter Supervisor with full authority to act on all matters for which the supervisor is responsible. Shares responsibility with the Pipefitter Supervisor for the work performed by subordinates in the section.

Performs administrative and technical supervisory functions for subordinates such as assigning duties and evaluates performance, managing the organizational unit’s budget and workload, developing performance requirements for subordinates and ensures a mutual understanding of the performance standards; resolving complaints and grievances. Provides leadership to ensure support for equal employment opportunity (EEO) goals and requirements, practicing non-discriminatory, non-retaliatory employment actions and prevents unlawful discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, age or disability. Provides for employee skills enrichment through job related coaching, mentoring and training and fostering a culture of learning, sharing, cooperation and teamwork that improves efficiency and effectiveness throughout the organization.

In the absence of the supervisor, prepares cost estimates from drawings, blueprints or site inspections for proposed or anticipated renovations, construction projects and alterations. Maintains computerized work orders, logbooks, material inventories, cost estimates, material take offs, inventory sheets, blueprints and drawings. Requisitions supplies, materials and tools.

Utilizes the electronic Building Automation System (BAS) to install, monitor, diagnose, repair and maintain multifaceted, diverse vendor products as required to sustain the operations of the U.S. Congress and preserve heritage assets in a protective interior climate, including moisture-controlled preservation requirements related to piping systems.

Serves as a journey-level pipefitter and inspects and troubleshoots piping system equipment and fixtures.

Using specifications and plumbing codes, fixes and replaces pipes, fittings and water and storm drainage systems.

Replaces commodes, lavatories, showers, water heaters, hot water tanks, water pumps and sprinkler systems.

May use a variety of manual welding processes to weld all types of commonly used metals in various shapes, sizes and thicknesses.

Restores pipe, steam traps and relief and control valves. Uses unions, flanges and sweating to attach pipes.

Attaches pipe sections by screwing, bolting, brazing, welding, gluing, fusing and soldering.

Positions system routes, fixes regulating devices and arranges hangers for proper angle.

Fixes risers, expansion joints, pumps, gauges and pressure and assures proper operation. Uses blueprints, layout sketches and specifications for correct sizing.

Replaces steam heating, steam-generating or radiator systems and fixes high-pressure piping systems and equipment.

Fixes, adjusts and replaces sewage or water systems, showers and fire sprinkler systems. Refurbishes current plumbing systems.

Responsible for utilizing a thorough knowledge of and compliance with applicable safety OSHA and Office of Compliance 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.

Require knowledge of hazardous (e.g. lead paint and solvents) and universal (e.g. lamps and batteries) waste management requirements to ensure compliance with environmental regulations in performance of duties (e.g. decide hazardous material is no longer needed and will be disposed, select containers for waste accumulation, add waste to containers, label containers, move waste to and from waste accumulation sites, manage waste accumulation sites.

Provide waste management guidance and answer questions concerning waste management.

The incumbent is a budget analyst for a serviced organizational component performing the full range of budget analysis assignments. The incumbent serves as the primary payroll analyst and advises on financial resources for full-time equivalents (FTE) for budget execution, formulation, and reporting. The incumbent provides authoritative advice to supervisors and managers on the proper and effective utilization of all financial resources in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies and programs.

• Plans, directs and performs detailed analysis and reporting for payroll and FTE for the agency. May also be assigned other segments of the client’s operating programs. Integrates, computes, compiles, consolidates, and prepares bi-weekly and ad hoc payroll reports for execution reviews and annual budget submissions. Develops and coordinates programs for the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of facilities with which mechanical engineering is concerned.
• Monitors execution and provides reports of payroll resources and FTE and any other assigned budgetary accounts.
• Identifies and analyzes trends in the receipt, obligation, or expenditure of funds to ensure that objectives of the annual financial plan are being met on a timely basis and that funds are available and being properly and effectively used to support program objectives.
• Reviews budget estimate input for compliance with payroll and other policies, rules, regulations, and procedures prescribed and provided by the AOC Budget Office.
• Establishes controls and monitors the use and rate of commitments and obligations through review of documentation, accounting records, and personal interface with agency program managers.
• Advises management officials on the technical aspects essential in the development of budget estimates for payroll and other budgetary resources.
• Reviews, verifies and analyzes payroll data for consistency with financial program objectives and for adherence to instructions.
• Conducts accounting investigations of special problem areas, particularly where no guidelines are furnished, and formulates solutions based on sound accounting principles and techniques.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

***This position is temporary in nature and is not to exceed 2 years. This is strictly a temporary appointment where there is no permanent need or permanent funding available for the work involved. This position is subject to the project needs of the Agency. Therefore, the appointment could be terminated at any time due to shortage of work or shortage of funds without any advance notice. If project work continues however, it could be extended beyond the 2-year time frame at the sole discretion of the Agency. As a non-permanent employee, you may also be separated for failure to meet management’s expectations, with no advance notice. ***

This position is being advertised as an interdisciplinary General Engineer/Architect position which means you may be placed into an Engineer position or an Architect position based on your educational background and/or qualifications. Please refer to the "Qualifications" section of this announcement for additional information. 

The individual selected for this position will perform the following duties:

- Provides project management expertise and coordination from project conceptual stage through the design and construction, equipment installation, commissioning and post occupancy phase.

- Prepares technical design and management guidance for professional Architect/Engineer firms.

- Serves as a Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR).

- Reviews plans, designs, specifications, and cost estimates for technical adequacy.

- Ensures conformance to plans, specifications, codes, standards, engineering best practices, and customer requirements.

- Observes and monitors construction operations to identify unforeseen problems.

- Provides leadership of the project scope, schedule and budget concerns.

- Develops and/or reviews overall specifications and cost for construction projects. 

*** This position is essential--Employee is required to report to work during emergencies and inclement weather situations***

Tour of duty will be other than Monday through Friday and may include weekends, evenings and holidays on a regular and recurring basis. 

The position may be filled at the Gardener journey-level or worker-level. Developmental assignments will be given with the goal of attaining the full performance level.  Duties quoted below are at the WG-8 level. 

Major Duties:

The selectee will be responsible for assisting other gardeners in the section to propagate and cultivate a wide variety of plants as follows:

Grows Specialized Plant Groups

Grows, manages, maintains, develops, and cultivates a wide variety of plants for display throughout the USBG. Propagates and cultivates unusual plants, seeds and plant materials. This process includes daily watering, fertilizing and maintaining proper greenhouse conditions including temperature, humidity, ventilation and light levels. Utilizes a computer-controlled greenhouse environmental control system to manipulate the production environment to optimal plant growth conditions.

Re-plants, divides, roots and prunes plant specimens to achieve and maintain optimum plant health. Performs propagation of the collection by division, cuttings, seeds and air layering at the appropriate time. Develops and maintains updated and accurate records including seasonal growing schedules.

Uses knowledge of seasonal schedules, project plans, weather suitability, soil moisture and plant growth stages to ensure optimum growth of a wide variety of plant species.

Properly accessions permanent plants. Works with the Botanist to maintain accurate and detailed accession records. Develops display labels for use in the Conservatory.

Undertakes delivery of seasonal plants to the Conservatory, USBG Gardens and other Jurisdictions in the Capitol complex. Organizes the plants to prevent damage during delivery. Operates a motor vehicle when transporting plants and equipment to designated facilities.

Fosters Optimum Horticultural Displays

Collaborates with other USBG staff to develop, execute, and maintain horticultural exhibits and displays.

Designs aesthetic and educational plant displays, which include the layout and design of the display, selection and labeling the plants and maintaining and rotating plants in the exhibit. 

Applying good gardening practices, uses project plans, master landscape and long-range plans to achieve required results and USBG objectives.

Takes the initiative to inform the public about plants cared for through classes, workshops, and tours. As required, directs a small group of staff, volunteers, and summer employees in the performance of plant maintenance and care projects.

Cares for horticultural tools, equipment and implements. Identifies maintenance problems in greenhouses and other growing areas. Maintains clean and orderly horticultural standards, assigned areas are free of weeds and related problems. Organizes work areas, sweeps, and cleans greenhouse floors with disinfectants, removes trash and debris and coils hoses. Complies with and actively participates in USBG sustainability efforts including composting, recycling, and energy reduction programs.

Recognizes and controls cold damage, nutrient deficiencies, and plant diseases.

Utilizes various fertilizing techniques, as required, to provide optimum growth and health of plants.

Selects, measures, mixes and applies appropriate chemical control agents to control weeds, common plant diseases and insects as part of an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program.

Follows all relevant safety rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures; Utilizes knowledge of and must comply with all OSHA safety rules and regulations to ensure that work progresses in a safe manner; Provides or receives training, either on-the-job or through classroom training, to ensure that all safety practices and equipment are fully utilized; Uses required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Removes snow and ice from sidewalks and steps in inclement weather; Applies salt, sand, and other melting agents to clear areas and ensure safe conditions.

Tour of duty for this position is : Monday thru Friday 12:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 

Work schedule may require some occasionally mandatory overtime on holidays AND weekends.

The individual selected for this position will:

Operate the old senate subway and public address system to keep passengers advised of the operational status of the subway and actions that are being taken in an emergency or service disruption.

Inspects and maintains electrical and mechanical components of the subway system. Traces and repairs electrical and mechanical problems in control, guide and car or platform assemblies using electrical test meters, precision measuring instruments and test procedures.

Monitor the operation, via remote terminal, of the senate subway system. Starts the Hart to Capitol subway system at the beginning of each day and parks the subway trains at the end of each operating period.

Monitor the system for alarms and takes action based upon the alarms to ensure the continued safe operation of the subway system.

Clean and lubricate parts of subway cars and subway equipment, cars and trackbeds.

Work with appropriate personnel to isolate software or computer component failures.

Take immediate action to return the system to operation in the event of a system malfunction and notifying other workers of a problem and assisting in the evacuation of passengers.

Inspect and maintains electrical and mechanical components of the subway system using welding, machinist, electrical and mechanical trade practices.

Communicate with other workers on mechanical, electrical, electrochemical and electronic problems; works with them in resetting the system, isolating the problem device or components, and analyzing the possible causes of alarms or system shutdowns.

Takes immediate action to return the system to operation in the event of a system malfunction. This may involve a simple reset of the system requiring no emergency action, or, alternatively, taking an active part in notifying other workers of a problem and assisting in the evacuation of passengers.

Perform limited routine maintenance and repairs of electronic equipment; works with higher-grade employees in the maintenance and repair of systems by performing more simple and routine tasks such as, identifying, checking, and connecting power and signal cables, and replacing defective parts and assemblies which have been identified by higher-grade personnel.

Utilize 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.

At the Architect of the Capitol, we are passionate about our mission to serve Congress and the Supreme Court, preserve the nation’s iconic treasures on Capitol Hill and inspire memorable visiting experiences. We seek an experienced leader with a strategic focus to serve as the Financial Systems Program Manager.

The position serves as a Financial Systems Program Manager and assists in the implementation, management, and development of AOC’s Financial systems, system enhancements and upgrades, reporting, system testing, system configuration, system security, user support, user procedures and training. The incumbent will utilize multiple reporting tools such as Microsoft SSRS, Tableau, Excel, and other developing technology and manages interfaces with AOC systems and external systems, such as AOC Inventory control system, Maximo, Treasury IPP, Smart Pay 3 purchase card program, and ET2 e­ travel system.

The incumbent performs progressively more complex and responsible duties on a gradual basis leading to the full performance level.

Specific responsibilities include the following:

Oversees FMS implementation and maintenance issues. Oversees implementation of interfaces with supply ordering, inventory management, contract management, budget and payroll systems. Recommends system modifications to comply with the requirements of new or changed legislation and AOC policies.

Performs overall system analysis and provides expert advice on FMS policy development.

Develops processes for data validation at data input sources. Ensures retention of data source identifiers in support of internal control and audit processes.

Provides leadership of testing modifications of financial information systems.

Serves as a representative on matters related to the implementation of the Federal Managers Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA).

Represents as a participant in the Legislative Branch Financial Management Council and in accounting system software vendors’ user groups.

The person in this position will:

• Develops and manages merchandise assortments for assigned categories and subcategories of products and key programs for both the Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) Gift Shops and the Ecommerce shop under the guidance and direction of the Merchandise Manager.
• Perform data entry of purchase orders in the appropriate systems and utilize quality control processes to ensure accuracy and attention to detail.
• Track purchase orders, vendor communications, and carry out other marketing business activities from initiation to completion.
• Provide vendor product information to aid in the closure of aged inventories. Negotiate best product price or information changes in the retail and inventory management systems.
• Evaluate the office business process and task automation needs of the Gift Shop environment. Evaluate and suggest commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions or, if COTS solutions are unfeasible, participate in recording the requirements for developing a specialized solution.
• Utilize office automation methods for specific requirements and develop guidelines for use by others in the unit to streamline processing procedures, document uses of a variety of software applications, and/or provide instructions on availability and use of macros.
• Responsible for developing strong vendor relationships.
• Disseminate product knowledge to Gift Shop staff.
• Initiate and track the requisition of goods, services, operational supplies, and merchandise.
• Execute the purchasing process, including completing amendments to purchase orders in FMS, preparing documents for signature and approval, initiating and submitting AOC purchase order modification requests, and inputting modifications in the Counterpoint software to ensure no discrepancies between FMS and Counterpoint.
• Assist in determining in-shop product placement and analyzing merchandise performance. Execute quality control processes to identify merchandise or purchase order issues or problems.
• Assist in managing Return-To-Vendor (RTV) actions as needed to support operations and distribution.
• Set up new products list properly and manage existing products in the retail and inventory management system.
• Provide information to assist in product development and selection of a variety of product signage and marketing materials.
• Assist in developing and implementing merchandise layouts or planograms.
•  Create and maintain merchandise files in accordance with Federal regulations and agency directives.

The operational needs of the Capitol Visitor Center require that as a Visitor Assistant, you will need to work on Saturdays and holidays, and may be expected to work Sundays and/or evenings in support of special events. As a Visitor Assistant you will be required to walk, talk and stand for hours, up to an entire shift, as well as walk up and down steps. In addition, you will be required to lift items which may weigh up to 20 pounds, such as stanchions and boxes. While your work would be primarily indoors, you will need to work outdoors, in a variety of weather conditions, to facilitate visitors entering the buildings or to provide support for special events.

As a Visitor Assistant you will:

• Provide visitor services assistance in support of tour operations in the CVC and the Capitol. You will gather the group to explain the procedures to be followed and any safety and conduct measures required; assist and provide order with managing extremely large groups with unfamiliar surroundings where there may be safety concerns. Collaborate with co-workers, specifically, visitor assistants and guides, on daily and routine tasks and adjusts, as necessary, to ensure visitor flow is maintained and tours and programs operate as scheduled. Use hand-held radios to talk with co-workers and/or supervisor regarding new information or assignments or if in need of additional personnel within the CVC.
• Work with visitors in a variety of ways, in support of tours and programs (e.g., greeting visitors at tour and program staging areas, assisting with reservations, providing information on times and content, loading and unloading theaters, operating audio-visual equipment, collecting data, distributing listening devices, dividing larger groups into smaller groups per tour limitations, arranging for accessibility services). You will also have to consider safety and security factors when coordinating tour operations. And you will use the advance reservation automated system to verify reservations for visitors or tour groups.
• Confirm or set up a new reservation with in-coming visitors in the automated reservation system and issues tickets.
• Work with visitors to resolve late or early arrivals or adjustments to the reserved time. You may be required to lift twenty pound boxes of tickets restock printers for the automated reservation system.
• Occasionally be required to provide brief, informal talks on the history presented in the Exhibition Hall and the CVC and inform visitors about the historical significance of exhibits and artifacts.
• Receive guidance from the U.S. Capitol Police with regard to safety and security issues such as addressing prohibited items, directing crowds and assisting visitors in the event of an emergency in the CVC or Capitol, and maintaining personal safety. If any safety and security concerns should arise, you will report them to supervisors and US Capitol Police.
• Be expected to work Saturdays and holidays, and may be expected to work Sundays and/or evenings in support of special events, due to the operational needs of the Visitor Center.

As a Visitor Guide, you will:

• Provide educational and informative tours of the United States Capitol to groups of various sizes, interests, and needs. Tour groups usually include the general public and may include Congressional Members and their staff, and/or prominent visitors. You will need to have a thorough knowledge of the history of the United States Capitol and the United States Congress to share on your tours as well as when delivering presentations on the history and artifacts in the US Capitol Building and the US Capitol Visitor Center. You will also expected to provide tours of the United States Capitol Dome.
• Serve as one of the primary points of contact for the visitors that arrive at the Capitol Visitor Center on a daily basis—as many as 12,000-15,000 visitors per day during the peak visitation period. As a Visitor Guide, you are expected to provide exemplary customer service by welcoming and proactively engaging with visitors, responding to requests from visitors, and providing information about a variety of topics, including but not limited to, security guidelines, the amenities available in the Visitor Center, and the process for going on a tour of the Capitol.
• Provide assistance to visitors with a variety of functions, including but not limited to, general directions and way-finding, reservation check-in and tour pass distribution, coat check services, large group coordination, distribution of listening devices, and theater loading and operations.
• Provide assistance, if needed, to visitors who require special attention, advising them appropriately, according to their needs.
• Walk, talk and stand for hours, up to an entire shift. You will also, need to walk up and down many flights of stairs throughout the shift, including the steep and narrow stairways utilized for tours of the U.S. Capitol Dome. As a Visitor Guide, you may be assigned duties outdoors, in a variety of weather conditions, to facilitate visitors entering the buildings or to provide support for special events.
• Operate various types of equipment, such as computers, coat check carousels, two-way radios, assisted listening devices, and audio visual touch screens. In addition, you will need to lift items which may weigh up to 20 pounds, such as stanchions and boxes.
• Receive guidance from the U.S. Capitol Police with regard to safety and security issues such as addressing prohibited items, directing crowds and assisting visitors in the event of an emergency in the CVC or Capitol, and maintaining personal safety. If any safety and security concerns should arise, you will report them to supervisors and US Capitol Police.
• Due to operational requirements, you will be expected to work Saturdays and holidays, and may be expected to work Sundays and/or evenings in support of special events.

*** Please Note: This position is temporary in nature and is not to exceed 13 months.This is strictly a temporary appointment where there is no permanent need or permanent funding available for the work involved. This position is subject to the project needs of the Agency. Therefore, the appointment could be terminated at any time due to shortage of work or shortage of funds without any advance notice. If project work continues however, it could be extended beyond the 13-month time frame at the sole discretion of the Agency. As a non-permanent employee, you may also be separated for failure to meet management’s expectations, with no advance notice.***

Tour of Duty: Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm

Program Development and Management

• Assists the Assistant Superintendent in development and management of the Library Buildings and Grounds jurisdiction portfolio of projects.
• Assists with incorporation of facility data from Facility Condition Assessments, asset audits, etc. to identify future needs to be addressed through design and construction efforts.
• Develops the planning and documentation for a number of multi-million dollar construction and renovation projects.
  •  Projects may include renovation, rehabilitation, alteration and new construction.
• Plans various complex project development functions with project teams and makes decisions affecting areas of responsibility that are precedent setting.
• Prepares and updates schedules for project delivery efforts, implementing a system for review, control and reporting.
• Routinely reviews project schedules to ensure reasonable and timely implementation in relation to the annual line item construction program.
• Coordinates with other project managers / stakeholders coordinating project schedules to eliminate project conflicts and ensure proper staffing resources.

Project Management

• Manages significant projects at the Library Buildings and Grounds Buildings
• Serves as a technical authority and in that capacity, reviews and or directs the review of plans, specifications and analysis of design on projects of major size and complexity for accuracy and technical competency.
  • Where deficiencies are noted, directs necessary changes and furnishes assistance required.
• As a senior professional expert, develops or directs the development of architectural or engineering requirements by applying specialized technical knowledge of professional architectural or engineering concepts, methods and procedures to understand and define the requirements complex of multi-phase projects
• Participates in the development of requirements with customers, analyzes requirements and design criteria, develops cost estimates, assures validation of requirements and evaluates schedules and the feasibility of project accomplishment.
• Maintains current information on status of all scheduling issues for design and construction projects to identify actual or potential problem areas, trends, deficiency situations, areas of imbalance or similar factors that could impact the effective management control of these initiatives.

Consultant/Contractor Oversight

• Serves as Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to ensure accurate and adequate oversight of contractor performance according to contract requirements.
• Ensures that projects are effectively inspected, monitored, controlled and evaluated within timeliness, cost and performance conditions.
• Reviews completed work, evaluates quality and recommends acceptance or rejection of completed work to the Contracting Officer prior to any payment.
• As a COR, reviews and evaluates shop drawings, progress schedules and conformance to technical documents during the course of construction.
  • The complexities of the projects require the incumbent to develop versatile and innovative technical solutions for controlling time and costs.
  • Analyzes and develops alternate solutions to reduce time and costs and eliminate short cuts or compromises that are considered risky.

Advice and Technical Guidance

• Serves as an expert consultant on broad projects and programs
• Consults with management in preparing requirements and criteria for complex or high value projects for construction or modification to facilities
• Applies expert knowledge of professional architectural and engineering concepts, methods and procedures to analyze and define requirements of multi-phase projects. Provides guidance and technical advice to lower-grade employees and specialists within the organization in the performance of related assignments and is available to those employees for consultation on assigned projects

Issue Resolution 

• Applies an expert knowledge of engineering methods, precedents and standards.
• Resolves unusual demands caused by extraordinary urgency, public interest, funding constraints and environmental requirements

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Tour of duty for this position is: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (hours can change due to operational needs) 

This is an Essential-Employee Position. The employee will be required to report to work during emergencies AND inclement weather situations.

Work schedule may require some occasionally mandatory overtime on holidays AND weekends.

The individual selected for this position will:

Load and unload heavy boxes, bulky supplies and heavy construction building materials and supplies to and from trucks. Moves heavy boxes and cartons by hand, hand truck, or dolly. Collects trash and debris from Congressional Buildings and surrounding grounds.

Empty trash, garbage and other debris from receptacles located throughout the building and grounds. Performs other tasks such as clearing snow and ice from building entrances, spreading salt, and picking up litter.

Empty wastebaskets, collect and dispose of refuse. Sweep, mop and wax floors; wash walls and windows, dust and perform other cleaning duties.

Collect and sort recyclable material, including aluminum cans, plastic and glass bottles, newspaper, and paper, from various locations within the buildings. Relines recycle containers with plastic bags.

Place recycled material in appropriate locations as determined by management.

Collect all wet waste material from various locations within buildings and relines all wet waste containers and disposes of all wet waste materials. Cleans recycling containers as necessary.

Provide set-up and support for special events. Set up dining areas, meeting rooms, auditoriums, classrooms, etc., in various configurations for many types of events. Moves and arranges furniture and equipment for changes in room assignments or room configurations. Moves items that may weigh more than 80 lbs.

Assist the shop offices' trades' personnel with short-term repair and construction projects, such as tearing down walls or ceilings using hand tools, in accordance with detailed oral or written instructions.

Follow all relevant safety rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures and complies with all OSHA safety rules and regulations. 

Tour of duty for this position is: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.

Project Management:

Accomplishes varied and complex project management duties in conjunction with coordinating project teams and making decisions affecting areas of responsibility that are controversial and precedent setting.

Performs continuing audits of procedures, field operations, verification tests and site activities to ensure that requirements are met. Performs a variety of pre-award, post-award and post-contract activities in the best interests of the AOC and Congress.

Serves as Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to ensure accurate and adequate oversight of contractor performance according to contract requirements.

Reviews and evaluates shop drawings, progress schedules and conformance to technical documents during construction. Performs timely inspections to ensure compliance with job specifications, quality, timeliness and budget authorizations. Ensures that projects are effectively inspected, monitored, controlled and evaluated within timeliness, cost and performance conditions. Assists in the implementation of scope changes to the contract once approved in writing by the Contracting Officer on the Government’s behalf when appropriate.

HVAC Analysis and Evaluation:

Performs a variety of engineering projects from conception to completion to identify the parameters and intervening variables affecting Congressional office temperatures and client satisfaction.

Conducts in-depth studies and analyses of specific issues or specialty areas within the mechanical engineering discipline, including electronic controls and environmental sensors, mechanical systems, equipment maintenance, vendor diversity, parts compatibility or interoperability, access to the network and response time to signal changes.

Prepares preliminary design studies, design memoranda, final design calculations and plans, technical specification provisions and labor and material estimates.

Reviews mechanical portions of engineering designs to identify potential deficiencies and discrepancies and recommends alternatives and solutions. Designs systems for days with temperatures that high as well as for days when the temperature is close to zero.

Performs inspections of the installation of enclosed motors, mechanical equipment, mechanical and electronic controls, heating and air conditioning and ventilation systems, bearings, heat exchangers, valves, instrumentation, vibration, oil analysis, balancing, alignments, governors, wastewater pipes, breakers, compressors and other mechanical equipment.

Reports and Recommendation:

Prepares a variety of reports, technical memoranda or other formal sources of technical information, data, results or recommendations.

Serves as a consultant and authority in areas of specialization to operating personnel at the AOC. Provides assistance and makes recommendations concerning the solution of problems, auxiliary information, methods and techniques.

Participates in conferences with professional and technical personnel or contractors and outside agencies.

Budget Formulation and Execution:

Serves as principal advisor to the Business Operations Manager on budget matters for the USBG.

Obtains information from managers to formulate the budget, preparing the budget for presentation for review and coordinating with the AOC Budget Division on budget execution, including out year projections, spend plan development, monthly execution reviews and fiscal year end close out.

Analyzes appropriation legislation for impact on USBG operating programs.

Works closely with program managers to ensure coordination of the major budget phases during the current year’s budget execution, the following year’s presentation and enactment phases and the formulation phase for the next two years.

Utilizes the budget system as an evaluation tool in measuring program performance and effectiveness.

Works with senior managers to respond to questions from the AOC Budget Division regarding ongoing budget and financial management operations.

Oversee the purchase card reconciliation process.

Financial Resources Analysis and Reporting:

Analyzes financial data to identify problem areas and develops plans to resolve problems and implement policies.

Locates, analyzes and validates complex cost data pertaining to a wide range of programs with different modes of operation, guidelines and requirements.

Provides advice and recommendations on all aspects of the financial budget process to program officials and senior managers and in resolving issues.

Performs studies and audits on control and use of funds throughout the year. Analyzes and forecasts usage of funds within the USBG.

Financial Advisory Services:

Develops and updates USBG division budget trackers.

Identifies, analyzes, evaluates, troubleshoots and resolves financial management/reporting and internal control problems and addresses and resolves deficiencies as deemed necessary.

These temporary positions are established for the completion of an assigned project(s) requiring journey level commercial or industrial carpentry and wood crafting skills to install, reverse or replace metal doors, install metal framing, drywall, etc.

Positions will either be Day or Night. Shift will be decided upon selection. Hours may change due to Operational Needs of Management

Day Shift (4:00 AM - 12:30 PM)

Night Shift (8:00 PM - 4:30 AM)

Major Duties

Reviews blueprints and drawings provided, to assemble and/or re-manufacture parts and pieces of historic wood items or splice in new wood with old since the historic features of many Capitol Hill structures must be precisely recreated and/or modified to exact specifications.

Performs Journey level tasks with metal lath, plastering, block-work, framing with metal studs, drywall, acoustical ceiling, installing locks and elaborate wooden moldings and/or trim work. Constructs and repairs high grade wooden items including decorative wood work with intricate and detailed features.

Installs hollow metal doors, frames and hardware plumb and level. Adjusts door height and width. Installs, repairs and adjusts hydraulic or pneumatic door checks and door closers. Reverses the egress of metal doors and/or installs new doors.

Works from complete designs or sketches, to build concrete forms, (foundations, columns; wall forms beams, girders, catch basins, stairways, floor systems, stairways, walls, one-way joist construction, one-way slabs, two-way joist construction, waffle slab construction, curtain walls, composite constructions, boxed headers and beams, beam and girder framing, bolster beam and slabs, conductive flooring, composite flooring, dropped girders, grade beams, haunches floors, key-ways, L-beams and mushroom wales, sump holes).

Uses all standard power and hand tools required by a journey level carpenter including but not laminated too: Circular saws, hammer-drills, orbital sawzall, rotary hammers, driver/drills, electromagnetic drill motors, core drilling machines, magnum compound miter saw, portable electric band saws, screw shooters, routers, orbit finishing sanders & grinders, table saws, sheet finish sander, drill press, variable speed jig-saw, portable band saw, band saws, spiral saws, radial arm saws, lathes, bench grinder, machine hacksaw, laser levels, mortise tanners, machine planer, pro-plug, shapers, unisaw, electric welder, arc welders, plasma welders, jointures and butt chisel machine.

Makes and repairs high grade wooden items such as cabinetry, book shelves, stand-up desks, racks and other items, including decorative woodwork. These items have intricate, precise and fancy features and details such as curved and contoured surfaces, marquetry, book matched panels, scrollwork, friezes, inlays and complex joints.

Measures sizes of doors to be installed, measures and cuts openings in walls for door frames, cuts and saws materials for door jambs and lintels at the top of the frames and installs door frames. Hangs doors, installs doorknobs and hardware. Installs, adjusts and repairs door jamb catches and base molding.

Complies with all safety and health practices, OSHA regulations and wears required protective equipment.