Summary The incumbent operates a fork lift to transport compressed bales of cardboard, magazines, newspapers, books and other materials compressed by a baling machine. The incumbent also receives and unloads incoming vendor shipments and assists with disposal of waste materials. This position requires a valid D.C. or State driver's license and a Certificate as a Powered Industrial Truck Operator to operate the Forklift in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.178 (l) (6). Responsibilities The tour of duty for this position is Monday – Sunday 9:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. This position is emergency essential - Depending on the type of emergency the employee may be required to report to work during emergency situations. Duties include, but are not limited to: Receive and unload delivery trucks and other designated conveyances. Open containers and check materials received against invoice report or receipt document, comparing sholt titles, stock numbers, register numbers and quantity. Assemble material for disbursement from selected bulk storage areas. Check for and ensure the correctness of register numbers, stock numbers, quantity, sholt titles and classification of each item ordered for shipment. Receive materials and supplies, personally store and monitor the receipt of supplies and materials purchased and stored for trades and crafts shops. Coordinate the movement of incoming and outgoing supplies and placement of materials within the docking and storage areas. Operate industrial vacuum cleaners, floor polishers and other cleaning tools and equipment to vacuum rugs, clean floors, baseboards and perform other routine cleaning tasks. Load, transport, unload and assemble tools, parts and materials. Sort and dispose of recyclable materials and separate hazardous materials for disposal. Inspect fork Lift equipment before operating to confirm that it is in safe operating condition. Operate a fork lift to transport compressed bales of cardboard, magazines, newspapers, books, bottles, cans and other recyclable materials compressed by the baling machine. Unload and uncrate delivered construction related items, such as electrical, lumber and other building material, masonry materials, plumbing supplies, etc. Perform data entry to update inventory records and maintain an accurate inventory of on-hand and issued stock. Operate a fork Lift with a load capacity of more than 10,000 pounds and a height capacity of 168 inches or more. Coordinate the movement of incoming and outgoing supplies and placement of materials within the docking and storage areas. Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Your resume and question responses must demonstrate job-related elements. You must be able to pass a drug test. You must be a U.S. Citizen. 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 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. 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: The ability to independently operate a fork lift to transport materials and receive and unload incoming vendor shipments without more than normal supervision. Your application must show that you have sufficient experience to perform the duties of the position as described in the vacancy announcement. 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 Vet Guide for HR Professionals. 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 currently an 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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 made on a case-by-case basis. Moving expenses are not authorized. Relocation expenses are not authorized. Probationary Period: A newly appointed selectee 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.