Summary This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief of Operations, Library Buildings and Grounds, Tenant Services Division, Projects Branch, Painting Section. As a Painter, you will perform coating work on equipment, furnishings, and buildings; accomplished by standard methods and special finishing techniques including graining, marbling, and mottling using coating materials prepared in common and special methods. Responsibilities TOUR OF DUTY: Sunday - Thursday 6PM- 4:30AM The Painter Worker position require the ability to work on ladders up to 24 feet, and on man lifts and some scaffolding (lower than 30 feet). MAJOR DUTIES: Duties quoted at the full performance level, WG-09 Does coating work using accepted methods of the trade. Plans the materials, tools, and techniques needed for the work and completes the work with little or no advice. Determines the methods, devices, and materials that are best suited to each surface to achieve a glossy finish, grained effect, or a finish that must meet specified thickness levels or other criteria Utilizes standard tools and equipment such as brushes, rollers, spray guns, trowels, screeds, straight edges, viscosity testers, graining devices, and wet and other thickness gauges. Erects and dismantles staging and scaffolding. Repairs, caulks, sands, and prepares surfaces prior to painting. Prepares surfaces by using metal resins and plastic compounds, obtains smooth surfaces with abrasive compounds, evens out dents, and treats with pre-coating agents. Prepares and applies coating materials using accepted trade devices. Prepares and treats surfaces, evening out dents. Prepares and applies coating materials using accepted trade devices. Paints building signs from stenciled outlines. Prepares surfaces for special effects, such as filling, shaping, and leveling with metal. Prepares surfaces for the application of coating materials various using techniques. Determines the methods, devices, and materials best suited to the surface finish. Ensures that surfaces meet smoothness, level, and shape requirements, using accepted methods. Prepares surfaces by smoothing with pumice and rottenstone; filling, shaping, and leveling with metal and synthetic resins; and mixing and applying pre-coating agents. Evens out dents and scars by burning-in processes. Performs servicing and purging on tint machines. Perform various housekeeping duties, including but not limited to, cleaning of shop spaces, emptying trash, sink cleaning, and maintaining general organization of tools and equipment. Follows established procedures to ensure protection of carpet, floors, and wall mounted objects. The incumbent is responsible for utilizing a thorough knowledge of and compliance with applicable AOC and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (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 required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is utilized. Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be able to pass a drug test. Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related KSAs. 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 qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. You must meet the SCREEN OUT required for this position which includes: For WG-09 Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision including: Applying materials so that surfaces meet texture, thickness and level requirements; Reading and applying directions that relate to the mixture, use and application of pre-coating agents, solvents, and coating material; Using painting tools and equipment (e.g., brushes, rollers, screeds, spray guns, straight edges, trowels, viscosity testers); and Using a computer to complete time and attendance and training. For WG-08 Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision including: Reading and applying directions that relate to the mixture, use and application of pre-coating agents, solvents and coating materials; Using standard painting tools and equipment; and Using a computer for daily reports and updates on projects and assignments For WG-07 Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision including: Assisting with preparing surfaces and supplies within residential or commercial properties; and Using a computer for simple tasks including sending emails and accessing job-related information. Education There is no educational requirement for this position. 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 a current 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, 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 on a case-by-case basis. Moving expenses are not authorized. Relocation expenses are not authorized. Probationary Period- A newly appointed selectee(s) 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.