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Architect of the Capitol

Fire Protection Engineer, GS-0804-05/07

Announcement Number:	WP SOB 2013-023	Application Deadline:	01/04/2013
Locations:	Washington, Dist of Columbia	Open Date:	12/03/2012
Salary Range:	Min: 34075.0 - Max: 54875.0	Location Notes:	Washington, DC
Pay Schedule:	Annual	Who May Apply:	Unrestricted
Time Limit:	Permanent - No time limit	Promotion Potential:	13
Number of Vacancies:	1	Work Schedule:	Full Time

Agency Marketing Statement:

The mission of the Architect of the Capitol is to serve Congress and the Supreme Court, preserve America's Capitol and inspire memorable experiences. Under the leadership of Stephen T. Ayers, FAIA, LEED AP, the roles and responsibilities of the Architect of the Capitol cover an expansive and diverse portfolio. The AOC is responsible for the maintenance, operation, development and preservation of 17.4 million square feet of buildings and more than 460 acres of land throughout Capitol Hill. The AOC provides a welcoming and educational environment for millions of visitors through the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center and the US Botanic Garden. The AOC delivers professional expertise on the preservation and curation of architectural and artistic elements entrusted to our care. Learn more at www.aoc.gov.
The mission of the Architect of the Capitol is to serve Congress and the Supreme Court, preserve America's Capitol and inspire memorable experiences. Under the leadership of Stephen T. Ayers, FAIA, LEED AP, the roles and responsibilities of the Architect of the Capitol cover an expansive and diverse portfolio. The AOC is responsible for the maintenance, operation, development and preservation of 17.4 million square feet of buildings and more than 460 acres of land throughout Capitol Hill. The AOC provides a welcoming and educational environment for millions of visitors through the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center and the US Botanic Garden. The AOC delivers professional expertise on the preservation and curation of architectural and artistic elements entrusted to our care. Learn more at www.aoc.gov.

Notes:

***ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE U.S. CITIZENS***

LOCATION: Architect of the Capitol, Superintendent, Senate Office Buildings, Assistant Superintendent Facilities Support Division.

THIS POSITION IS BEING FILLED THROUGH AN ON-LINE APPLICATION SYSTEM.

To apply, go to www.aoc.gov or http://www.avuedigitalservices.com/aoc/applicant.html (Be sure URL is typed in all lower case).

ANY ADDITIONAL REQUIRED FORMS MUST BE ATTACHED AS TEXT OR IMAGE FILES TO YOUR AVUE JOB APPLICATION. FORMS RECEIVED BY FAX, EMAIL, OR U.S. POSTAL SERVICE DELIVERY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

If you are unable to apply on-line, you may visit our employment center Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., located at 441 2nd & D Streets, Southwest, Washington D.C., Room 178 for technical assistance in entering your application on the computer. You may call 202-226-7000 for directions.

This is an Excepted Service position and does not require or confer civil service competitive status that would allow an employee to move to another agency without going through the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) competitive hiring process.

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies in any of the jurisdictions of the Architect of the Capitol.

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 Veteran's Affairs documentation of disability, if applicable.

ANNOUNCEMENT CLOSES AT 11:59 PM ON THE CLOSING DATE.

***ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE U.S. CITIZENS***
***ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE U.S. CITIZENS*** LOCATION: Architect of the Capitol, Superintendent, Senate Office Buildings, Assistant Superintendent Facilities Support Division. THIS POSITION IS BEING FILLED THROUGH AN ON-LINE APPLICATION SYSTEM. To apply, go to www.aoc.gov or http://www.avuedigitalservices.com/aoc/applicant.html (Be sure URL is typed in all lower case). ANY ADDITIONAL REQUIRED FORMS MUST BE ATTACHED AS TEXT OR IMAGE FILES TO YOUR AVUE JOB APPLICATION. FORMS RECEIVED BY FAX, EMAIL, OR U.S. POSTAL SERVICE DELIVERY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may visit our employment center Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., located at 441 2nd & D Streets, Southwest, Washington D.C., Room 178 for technical assistance in entering your application on the computer. You may call 202-226-7000 for directions. This is an Excepted Service position and does not require or confer civil service competitive status that would allow an employee to move to another agency without going through the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) competitive hiring process. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies in any of the jurisdictions of the Architect of the Capitol. 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 Veteran's Affairs documentation of disability, if applicable. ANNOUNCEMENT CLOSES AT 11:59 PM ON THE CLOSING DATE. ***ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE U.S. CITIZENS***

Duties:

***ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE U.S. CITIZENS***

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Superintendent, Senate Office Buildings; Assistant Superintendent, Facilities Support Division. The incumbent is a Fire Protection Engineer, assisting the Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent, and the Assistant Superintendent with fire protection suppression, alarm systems and utilities in the Senate Office Buildings. The incumbent also identifies repair patterns that require engineering solutions. Performs investigations, with limited guidance from senior engineers, to determine the scope and nature of required solutions.

As a trainee, increases knowledge, skills, and abilities in performing work in a recognized profession. Successfully completes required formal and on-the-job training and accomplishes assignments with increasing independence.

As an advanced trainee, increases knowledge, skills, and abilities in the profession. As part of planned career development, works with and assists senior members of the staff in the performance of analytical/scientific/engineering assignments.

Receives advanced training through classroom and on-the-job instruction to provide a more thorough understanding of and exposure to laws and regulations, administrative policies, production/validation processes, and the various methods employed in design, evaluation, research, or other analytical/scientific/engineering functions.

The work requires a basic foundation of the concepts and principles and of the conventional methodology required within the profession. This knowledge would typically be gained through a bachelor's degree program in the profession and additional experience/internship in the field. Additionally, a general familiarity with the agency's professional practices, policies, and procedures is required for the advanced trainee to perform assignments independently

Independently carries out the more common professional assignments in which he/she has received specific or related training. Typically, assignments are restricted to those situations where more simple and standardized practices and processes are used, and where the environment is known to be cooperative.

Functions in an assistant capacity, typically working with senior staff members, carrying out predetermined phases of the assignments designed to provide broad exposure to the work in the profession.

Increases networks and contacts beneficial to the successful performance of assignments. Conducts regular interactions with colleagues and supervisors in order to complete work assignments. Contacts extend beyond the immediate work area and the work requires effective coordination and solicitation of cooperative efforts from other administrative or support staff.

***ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE U.S. CITIZENS***
***ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE U.S. CITIZENS*** This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Superintendent, Senate Office Buildings; Assistant Superintendent, Facilities Support Division. The incumbent is a Fire Protection Engineer, assisting the Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent, and the Assistant Superintendent with fire protection suppression, alarm systems and utilities in the Senate Office Buildings. The incumbent also identifies repair patterns that require engineering solutions. Performs investigations, with limited guidance from senior engineers, to determine the scope and nature of required solutions. As a trainee, increases knowledge, skills, and abilities in performing work in a recognized profession. Successfully completes required formal and on-the-job training and accomplishes assignments with increasing independence. As an advanced trainee, increases knowledge, skills, and abilities in the profession. As part of planned career development, works with and assists senior members of the staff in the performance of analytical/scientific/engineering assignments. Receives advanced training through classroom and on-the-job instruction to provide a more thorough understanding of and exposure to laws and regulations, administrative policies, production/validation processes, and the various methods employed in design, evaluation, research, or other analytical/scientific/engineering functions. The work requires a basic foundation of the concepts and principles and of the conventional methodology required within the profession. This knowledge would typically be gained through a bachelor's degree program in the profession and additional experience/internship in the field. Additionally, a general familiarity with the agency's professional practices, policies, and procedures is required for the advanced trainee to perform assignments independently Independently carries out the more common professional assignments in which he/she has received specific or related training. Typically, assignments are restricted to those situations where more simple and standardized practices and processes are used, and where the environment is known to be cooperative. Functions in an assistant capacity, typically working with senior staff members, carrying out predetermined phases of the assignments designed to provide broad exposure to the work in the profession. Increases networks and contacts beneficial to the successful performance of assignments. Conducts regular interactions with colleagues and supervisors in order to complete work assignments. Contacts extend beyond the immediate work area and the work requires effective coordination and solicitation of cooperative efforts from other administrative or support staff. ***ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE U.S. CITIZENS***