Insulator Worker (Engineering Equipment Operator)

Summary The position is in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Director Utilities and Power Plant Operations, Insulation Branch. The incumbent serves as an Insulator Worker (Engineering Equipment Operator) performing routine tasks and assisting journey-level incumbents with assignments. The incumbent operates engineering equipment less than 10% of the work time and performs hazardous material removal and disposal, complying with OSHA and EPA safety and reporting requirements. Responsibilities Position has non-competitive promotion potential to the WG-10. The incumbent will work under closer than normal supervision and receive increasing responsibility with the goal of attaining the full performance level (WG-10). MAJOR DUTIES INCLUDE: Insulation Installation, Maintenance, Repair and Removal Installing a variety of insulating materials such as fiberglass, magnesia, asbestos and unicellular foam on the regular shaped surfaces of pipes, tanks, boilers, ducts and other structures which have predominantly straight runs or surfaces and regular curves. Using a variety of prefabricated insulating blocks, pads, sheets or molded forms. Some installations require the use of insulating materials in cement or plaster form for trowel application. The work involves measuring, cutting, trimming and fitting insulating materials in accordance with detailed oral or written procedures and the use of such trade tools and equipment as knives, rasps, scissors, metal banding equipment, metal shears and breaks, and leather palms to cut, form and install the materials. Removing, repairing, enclosing and encapsulating asbestos insulation and other asbestos building products. Ensures that proper precautions are taken to reduce the possibility of releasing asbestos fibers into the environment during repair, removal and encapsulation operations. Utilizes personal safety equipment and supplies to protect personal health and the health of others during asbestos abatement operations. Complying with OSHA and EPA safety and reporting requirements as well as NIOSH, NESH and AHERA regulatory requirements. Hazardous Material Removal and Disposal Performing duties that may involve handling and/or removal of friable and non-friable asbestos. Must possess the knowledge required to safely and legally remove or alter friable and non-friable asbestos, erect protective enclosures, encapsulate asbestos, erect clean rooms, provide negative air and dispose of asbestos. Must possess the skill required to safely operate and maintain asbestos related tools and place asbestos related materials, i.e., mister high efficiency particulate abatement (HEPA) vacuums and filtering systems, drill attachments, negative air machines, half and full face respirators, powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) and sampling tools. Must complete training as prescribed by 29 Code of Federal Regulations 1910 within first six months after assigned to these duties and attend annual refresher courses. Designing and building negative air containment structures or glove bags to prepare for lead and asbestos abatement. Measures, cuts, mixes and shapes insulating materials for complex arcs and irregular shapes and installs protective moisture-proof containment barriers for hazardous materials removal involving lead paint and asbestos. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen. You must be able to pass a drug test. Your resume and question responses must demonstrate job-related elements. If necessary, the selectee will be sent to training for Asbestos Abatement and Lead Paint Removal certifications within the first 6 months of employment. Possession of current Asbestos Abatement and Lead Paint Removal certifications is desirable. 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. Qualifications 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 perform the work of the position 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 AOCs 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.