What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Inspector (Building Services) position at Architect of the Capitol?
Duties
Summary
This position is served in the House Office Buildings, Client Services Division, Service Center Branch. The incumbent examines offices, foyers, safety apparatuses and other public spaces to detect and rectify maintenance issues for Members, Committees, and their staffs; arranges shop work when responding to inspections; and assists building management with assigning office suites to Congress Members and their respective staffs.
Requirements
Qualifications
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 General Schedule Qualification Standards. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Candidates for the GS-08 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as having experience: 1.) Performing quality assurance inspections to ensure all assigned work is completed based on job requirements and needs of the clients (building office suite inspections and safety inspections); 2.) Using computerized programs to maintain data and records (i.e. Computer-Aided Facility Management (CAFM) and TMA Systems computer software); and 3.) Inspecting buildings to facilitate the correction of maintenance deficiencies and coordinating building service requirements with the appropriate trade shops. Candidates for the GS-09 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as having experience: 1.) Providing building services to the occupants of commercial buildings receiving and taking immediate action to resolve complaints (i.e. building office suite inspections, safety inspections, and generate work orders for services or repairs); 2.) Using computerized programs to provide daily status report and reports on inspection findings and deficiencies; 3.) Serving as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to ensure accurate and adequate oversight of contractor performance according to contract requirements; and 4.) Initiating inspection test procedures and making recommendations to modify job and/or contract specifications for evaluating trade/contractor procedures and operations.
The mission of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is to serve Congress and the Supreme Court, preserve America's Capitol and inspire memorable experiences. The AOC is responsible for the maintenance, operation, development and preservation of 18.4 million square feet of buildings and more than 570 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. Learn more at www.aoc.gov. The AOC prides itself on its Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Safety, and Empowerment (RISE).
Summary
This position is served in the House Office Buildings, Client Services Division, Service Center Branch. The incumbent examines offices, foyers, safety apparatuses and other public spaces to detect and rectify maintenance issues for Members, Committees, and their staffs; arranges shop work when responding to inspections; and assists building management with assigning office suites to Congress Members and their respective staffs.
Requirements
Qualifications
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 General Schedule Qualification Standards. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Candidates for the GS-08 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as having experience: 1.) Performing quality assurance inspections to ensure all assigned work is completed based on job requirements and needs of the clients (building office suite inspections and safety inspections); 2.) Using computerized programs to maintain data and records (i.e. Computer-Aided Facility Management (CAFM) and TMA Systems computer software); and 3.) Inspecting buildings to facilitate the correction of maintenance deficiencies and coordinating building service requirements with the appropriate trade shops. Candidates for the GS-09 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as having experience: 1.) Providing building services to the occupants of commercial buildings receiving and taking immediate action to resolve complaints (i.e. building office suite inspections, safety inspections, and generate work orders for services or repairs); 2.) Using computerized programs to provide daily status report and reports on inspection findings and deficiencies; 3.) Serving as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to ensure accurate and adequate oversight of contractor performance according to contract requirements; and 4.) Initiating inspection test procedures and making recommendations to modify job and/or contract specifications for evaluating trade/contractor procedures and operations.
The mission of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is to serve Congress and the Supreme Court, preserve America's Capitol and inspire memorable experiences. The AOC is responsible for the maintenance, operation, development and preservation of 18.4 million square feet of buildings and more than 570 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. Learn more at www.aoc.gov. The AOC prides itself on its Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Safety, and Empowerment (RISE).