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Architect of the Capitol

Elevator Mechanic (Electronics) Supervisor

Washington, District of Columbia $48 - $56 PH WS Closes Nov 2, 2026
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Summary

You must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. You must meet the following SCREEN-OUT(S) required for this position: Ability to supervise a team in the performance of electronic elevator mechanic work along with overseeing maintenance, repair, and installation of elevators, escalators, and related equipment.

Major Duties

Tour of Duty: Sunday -Thursday 9:30 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. Note: This position is emergency essential - Depending on the type of emergency the employee may be required to report to work during emergency situations. The Elevator Mechanic (Electronics) Supervisor oversees the maintenance and repair operations of elevators and other electronically controlled systems for the assigned Elevator Branch Section in the House Office Buildings (HOB). Duties include, but are not limited to: Ensure that elevators and escalators are maintained, inspected and tested to ASME 17.1, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators. Participate with the Branch Chief in the initial planning of current and future work schedules, staffing needs, estimates and recommendations as to scheduling projected work. Plan use of subordinate workers' equipment, facilities and materials on a week-to-week or month-to-month basis. Perform administrative and technical supervisory functions for subordinates. Assign duties and evaluates performance. Manage the organizational unit's budget and workload. Develop performance requirements for subordinates and ensure a mutual understanding of the performance standards. Resolve complaints and grievances. Counsel employees on performance, set performance standards and make formal appraisals of subordinates' work performance. Interview candidates for vacancies and recommends employees for promotion or reassignments. Counsel employees on problems and adjust informal complaints through discussions with employees and union representatives. Assign work to employees and provide technical direction and/or assistance in accomplishing the work. Observe work in progress, investigate work related problems (e.g., excessive costs, low productivity, workload imbalance, space rearrangement and acquisition or development of specialized tools, etc.) and determine causes. Implement corrective actions to resolve work problems. Recommend acquisition of specialized equipment and tools. Resolve staffing and work operations problems. Establish or revise standard operating procedures for the work operation. Plan and establish overall leave schedules. Determine training needs of subordinates and arrange for its accomplishment. Set performance standards and make formal appraisals of subordinate supervisors' work performance. Maintain production reports and records. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

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.

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. If you fail to provide the required documents, we will withdraw a tentative job offer made and/or remove you from further consideration.

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 https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to. 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 [email protected]. 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.