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Architect of the Capitol Control Room Operator Leader in Washington DC, District Of Columbia
Summary This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC); Director, Utilities and Power Plant Operations; Rotating Operations Branch A, B, C or D. The selectee is a Control Room Operator Leader assigned to an operations shift. The workforce includes three Power Plant Operators/Operator Helpers and a High Voltage Electrician. The work directed involves the safe, efficient and effective operation and maintenance of boilers, chillers, cogeneration system and associated auxiliary equipment. Responsibilities The selectee of this position is considered “Emergency Essential Employees” and will be required to work in emergency situations and in inclement weather conditions. Tour of duty may include holidays, weekends and rotating shifts on a regular and recurring basis. The Capitol Power Plant (CPP) operates around the clock to provide steam for heating and chilled water for air conditioning to the buildings of the U.S. Capitol, U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate. The incumbent is required to report to work during emergencies, failure of plant machinery and equipment and inclement weather situations to support the critical mission of the CPP. MAJOR DUTIES: LEADER FUNCTIONS As a working leader, is responsible for passing on to other workers the instructions received from supervisors and getting work started, by assigning the immediate tasks to be performed by individual members of the group led. Works alongside other workers and sets the pace, demonstrating proper work methods; ensures that needed plans, blueprints, materials and tools are available. Obtains needed information or decisions from supervisors on problems that come up during the work. Ensures lower skilled workers are provided an opportunity to learn required skills. Leads the work of three Power Plant Operators and AMP Power Plant Operator trainees as well as a High Voltage Electrician. This includes administrative oversight of work assigned to and performed by the High Voltage Electrician and technical training for the AMP positions. Completes timekeeping and administrative functions correctly and in a timely manner. Provides feedback to Power Plant Shift Supervisors on employee performance to assist with completing semi-annual performance reviews. Ensures that all shift members become proficient in the operation of all cogeneration, boiler and refrigeration plant equipment. UTILITY SYSTEMS REPAIR AND OPERATIONS Operates the electric generation, steam, and chilled water utility systems on a continuing basis. Utilizes the plant Distributed Control System (DCS), environmental Data Acquisition and Handling System (DAHS), electric system Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), and other control systems to insure operation of all plant systems within desired parameters and at the highest possible efficiency. Instructs and trains Power Plant Operators/Operator Workers in the safe, efficient and effective operation of all plant machinery and equipment. Coordinates the proper start-up and shutdown of plant machinery and equipment. Troubleshoots to determine the causes of unusual or improper operating conditions; evaluates the situation and initiates corrective actions to prevent recurrence of improper operation or equipment failure. PROJECT/PROGRAM PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT Conducts troubleshooting and assists the Power Plant Supervisor and Assistant in writing incident reports in a timely manner. Ensures that customer service disruption notifications are timely, professional and complete. Coordinates plant operation to maintain operational, environmental and energy efficiency goals in a manner that ensures plant reliability. Leads and directs lower grade operators and shift High Voltage Electrician to execute planned activities. Monitors the Distributed Computer System (DCS) and coordinates operations through the controls. Thoroughly familiar with the use of the plant TMA system and ensures that all lower grade WG employees are capable of utilizing TMA to initiate plant work orders, insuring proper documentation and maintenance requests to correct plant deficiencies. Reviews operations assigned work orders and preventive maintenance (PMs) on a daily basis, schedules and distributes work orders and P.M. tasks to individual employees. LIFE SAFETY LEADERSHIP Provides a workplace free of recognized hazards and provides employees an avenue to report unsafe working conditions and/or hazards. Ensures safety training and direction are provided to all watch team members. Adheres to the CPP Lock Out/Tag Out program. Maintain proficiency in LOTO procedures and provide feedback on how the system can be improved. Participates in EARP Drills. Enforces the Capitol Power Plant safety policies and procedures. Is responsible for utilizing a thorough knowledge of and compliance with all OSHA and Office of Compliance and 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. ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE, AND PLANT CHEMISTRY Ensures that environmental compliance and plant water chemistry are maintained within required limits at all times as in accordance with CPP operating permits. Ensures plant chemical treatment parameters are understood and maintained at all times. Ensures employees are knowledgeable of the CPP Environmental Management System (EMS). Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen. Your resume and question responses must demonstrate job-related elements. Submission of your stationary engineering license is required with the application. The work requires the incumbents to obtain an EPA Universal Certification for refrigeration systems within the first year of employment. Ability to work rotating shifts scheduled in 12 hour shifts (which includes night, weekend and holiday work) is a requirement. Required to pass a plant qualifications program within 12 months of employment and to complete scheduled requalification on these procedures as specified in the CPP Standard Operations Procedures guidelines; complete all required CPP Safety and Environmental Training. 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 You must be able to pass a drug test and background check. Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related Elements. You must meet the definition of specialized experience. Subject to annual medical certification to be able to use a negative pressure respirator. The work requires the incumbent to hold and maintain current status for one of the following Stationary Engineering License, such as: National Institute for the Uniform Licensing of Power Engineers (NIUPLE) Third Class Power Engineer License; District of Columbia Class 3 Steam Engineer License; State issued Stationary Engineer Third Class License; or United States Coast Guard (USCG) Unlimited Third Assistant Engineer Marine Engineer License Qualifications You must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. You must meet the following SCREEN-OUT: -- Ability to do the work of a Control Room Operator Leader without more than normal supervision. Education 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 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.