Custodial Worker

SummaryThe primary purpose for the job is to clean and maintain the public and private spaces of the landmark East and West Buildings of the National Gallery of Art. Incumbents also perform cleaning of the men and women's restroom, public spaces, offices, and assisting with set up and clean up before and after special events.This job is open to The publicU.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.VeteransVeterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preferenceDutiesPerforms cleaning work throughout the National Gallery of Art's facilities, restrooms, galleries, exhibition areas, public areas, staff areas, offices, facilities management areas and all areas utilizing the latest advancements in cleaning technology. Utilizes a wide variety of cleaning agents, technical cleaning equipment and specialized chemicals to achieve optimum results according to the cleaning assignment.Follows strict safety measures and precautions, including wearing the prescribed safety equipment and clothing according to Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information in performing all work. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a United States Citizen.This employer participates in the e-Verify program.Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective ServiceSee "Other Information" section regarding Selective Service requirements.Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigationMay be required to successfully complete a probationary periodVeterans have preference.Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to this job opportunity. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Your resume must include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month / year to month / year) and the number of hours worked / volunteered per week. QualificationsSpecialized Experience Statement : Candidates must meet the Handbook X-118C qualification requirements for WG-3566-3, which includes possession of the following job elements : 1. Ability to do the work of Custodial Worker without more than normal supervision (SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT)2. Work practices (including keeping things neat, clean and in order)3. Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (other than blueprints)4. Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment5. Dexterity and safetyNote : Competition for Custodial Worker positions is restricted by law to persons entitled to veterans' preference as long as such applicants are available for appointment.You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Note : Applicants who are referred to the hiring office for selection consideration may be required to submit writing and / or work samples as part of the interview / selection process. If the hiring office decides to request a writing and / or work sample as part of its selection process, the vacancy contact will reach out to you by email to : (1) inform you of this requirement; and (2) provide further instructions.EducationAlthough this position does not have a positive education requirement, you may submit copies of your transcripts or a course listing. You must provide documentation supporting your education claims. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.Additional informationThe National Gallery of Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.Relocation expenses will not be paid.Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year.AN EXTERNAL SELECTED CANDIDATE MUST BE FINGERPRINTED AND RECEIVE A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, RESULTING IN A SATISFACTORY SUITABILITY DETERMINATION BEFORE BEING HIRED FOR THIS POSITION. All males born after December 31st 1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government. EEO Policy : https : / / help.usajobs.gov / equal-employment-opportunity Reasonable Accommodation Policy : https : / / help.usajobs.gov / reasonable-accommodation Veterans Information : https : / / help.usajobs.gov / working-in-government / unique-hiring-paths / veteransReasonable Accommodation Requests : To learn more, please consult the following resources : Disability Employment - Reasonable Accommodations (OPM)How to contact an agency BenefitsA career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses to the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics) : For Category Rating : Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and / or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of the three quality categories : The quality categories are defined as : Qualified, Well Qualified, or Best Qualified.Qualified Category = Does not exceed the basic qualifications requirements described in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement.Well Qualified Category = Meets the basic qualifications requirements described in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement and demonstrates proficiency in the Critical Competencies defined below. (This category must be met to be considered under ICTAP procedures)Best Qualified Category = Meets the basic qualifications requirements described in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement and excels in the Critical Competencies defined below. The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position.Overstating your qualifications and / or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. The Category Rating Process does not add veterans' preference points or apply the "rule of three," but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent or higher will be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-09 level or higher).The National Gallery of Art uses an application tracking system to evaluate the responses you provide in the applicant assessment questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualification requirements of this position. Then, the HR Office and / or Subject Matter Expert (SME) will conduct a quality review of your application and supporting documentation to determine if your qualifications meet the criteria for referral to the selecting official. You may preview questions for this vacancy. BenefitsA career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Required DocumentsAs a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes : Your Resume showing the applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed to include pay plan, series, and grade level for relevant federal experience. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications.Do not include the following types of information in your resume : Classified or government sensitive informationSocial Security Number (SSN)Photos of yourselfPersonal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.Encrypted and digitally signed documentsOther supporting documents : Cover Letter, optionalMost recent Performance Appraisal, optionalYour most recent Promotion, Within Grade Increase (WRI / WGI), or Appointment / Conversion SF-50 - Notification of Personnel Action showing you are / were in the competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held.Worker's Compensation Separation : Agency certification of inability to place employee AND Notification of Separation OR Separation SF-50.Disability Annuity Termination : Notification of disability annuity termination AND Separation SF-50 of the last position held.Veterans Employment Opportunity Act, Veterans Recruitment Appointment, and 30% Disabled Veteran Eligible : DD-214, SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions within 120 days.Schedule A, Persons with Disabilities Appointment Eligibles : Schedule A letter from a physician, local, state, or federal rehabilitation office citing your eligibility under 5 CFR 213.3102 (u).Certain Military Spouses Eligible under E.O. 13832 : Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders; OR verification of the member's 100% disability (VA Letter); and / or verification of the member's death while on active duty (DD-1300 and Death Certificate) AND verification of the marriage to the service member (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage).Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements : Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and / or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. How to ApplyPlease read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The application process is as follows : Click on the "Apply Online" button on the upper right side of the page.You must have a USAJOBS account and be logged in.You must have a completed resume. (You may use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS)You must respond to all applicant assessment questions, carefully following all instructions provided.You will be able to upload additional supporting documentation, which may include, but not limited to transcripts, notification of personnel actions (SF-50), certifications and verification of veterans status (SF-15, DD-214)The complete application package, including any additional supporting documents required for this position is due in the National Gallery of Art Personnel Office on the closing date of the announcement by 11 : 59 PM Eastern Time.NOTE : Applicants who cannot apply on-line must request a hard copy application packet from the Agency Contact listed in the vacancy announcement. Resumes and / or supporting documentation alone will not be considered without the inclusion of a hard copy application packet. The complete package is due no later than 5 : 30 PM Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement.The National Gallery of Art receives many applications for each job. Each application is reviewed carefully which may take a few weeks. You may also check your application status by logging into www.usajobs.gov and selecting the tab "My USAJOBS".Agency contact informationStaffingPhone 202-842-6814 Fax 000-000-0000 Email staffing@nga.govAddressNational Gallery of Art 4th and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20565 United StatesNext stepsAfter each step in the recruitment process, your status will be updated in our application tracking system. Once this happens, if you have elected to receive e-mail updates, you will be notified through your USAJOBS registered e-mail address. If you have not elected e-mail updates, you can review your current application status in USAJOBS at any time. Please check that your USAJOBS profile contact information is current and correct each time you apply to a jobthis will ensure we are able to contact you as quickly as possible.In addition to changing your status online, we will send you e-mail notifications at each major step in the process, to include : application received, eligible or not eligible, referred or not referred, selected or not selected.We expect to make a selection within 30 to 90 days of the closing date of this announcement.For Fair Chance Act Covered Positions : An agency may not request, orally, in writing, or electronically through the USA Jobs website or other electronic means, that an applicant for appointment for a position in the civil service disclose criminal history record information before the appointing agency extends a conditional offer of employment. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit https : / / www.opm.gov / about-us / careers-at-opm / opportunities / Fair and TransparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.Criminal history inquiriesEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO) PolicyFinancial suitabilityNew employee probationary periodPrivacy ActReasonable accommodation policySelective ServiceSignature and false statementsSocial security number requestRequired DocumentsTo apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes : Your Resume showing the applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed to include pay plan, series, and grade level for relevant federal experience. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications.Do not include the following types of information in your resume : Classified or government sensitive informationSocial Security Number (SSN)Photos of yourselfPersonal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.Encrypted and digitally signed documentsOther supporting documents : Cover Letter, optionalMost recent Performance Appraisal, optionalYour most recent Promotion, Within Grade Increase (WRI / WGI), or Appointment / Conversion SF-50 - Notification of Personnel Action showing you are / were in the competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held.Worker's Compensation Separation : Agency certification of inability to place employee AND Notification of Separation OR Separation SF-50.Disability Annuity Termination : Notification of disability annuity termination AND Separation SF-50 of the last position held.Veterans Employment Opportunity Act, Veterans Recruitment Appointment, and 30% Disabled Veteran Eligible : DD-214, SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions within 120 days.Schedule A, Persons with Disabilities Appointment Eligibles : Schedule A letter from a physician, local, state, or federal rehabilitation office citing your eligibility under 5 CFR 213.3102 (u).Certain Military Spouses Eligible under E.O. 13832 : Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders; OR verification of the member's 100% disability (VA Letter); and / or verification of the member's death while on active duty (DD-1300 and Death Certificate) AND verification of the marriage to the service member (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage).Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements : Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and / or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.How to ApplyPlease read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The application process is as follows : Click on the "Apply Online" button on the upper right side of the page.You must have a USAJOBS account and be logged in.You must have a completed resume. (You may use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS)You must respond to all applicant assessment questions, carefully following all instructions provided.You will be able to upload additional supporting documentation, which may include, but not limited to transcripts, notification of personnel actions (SF-50), certifications and verification of veterans status (SF-15, DD-214)The complete application package, including any additional supporting documents required for this position is due in the National Gallery of Art Personnel Office on the closing date of the announcement by 11 : 59 PM Eastern Time.NOTE : Applicants who cannot apply on-line must request a hard copy application packet from the Agency Contact listed in the vacancy announcement. Resumes and / or supporting documentation alone will not be considered without the inclusion of a hard copy application packet. The complete package is due no later than 5 : 30 PM Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement.The National Gallery of Art receives many applications for each job. Each application is reviewed carefully which may take a few weeks. You may also check your application status by logging into www.usajobs.gov and selecting the tab "My USAJOBS".Agency contact informationStaffingPhone 202-842-6814 Fax 000-000-0000 Email staffing@nga.govAddressNational Gallery of Art 4th and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20565 United StatesNext stepsAfter each step in the recruitment process, your status will be updated in our application tracking system. Once this happens, if you have elected to receive e-mail updates, you will be notified through your USAJOBS registered e-mail address. If you have not elected e-mail updates, you can review your current application status in USAJOBS at any time. Please check that your USAJOBS profile contact information is current and correct each time you apply to a jobthis will ensure we are able to contact you as quickly as possible.In addition to changing your status online, we will send you e-mail notifications at each major step in the process, to include : application received, eligible or not eligible, referred or not referred, selected or not selected.We expect to make a selection within 30 to 90 days of the closing date of this announcement.For Fair Chance Act Covered Positions : An agency may not request, orally, in writing, or electronically through the USA Jobs website or other electronic means, that an applicant for appointment for a position in the civil service disclose criminal history record information before the appointing agency extends a conditional offer of employment. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit https : / / www.opm.gov / about-us / careers-at-opm / opportunities / Fair & TransparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.Criminal history inquiriesEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO) PolicyFinancial suitabilityNew employee probationary periodPrivacy ActReasonable accommodation policySelective ServiceSignature and false statementsSocial security number request