Assistant Director of Labor and Custodial Services
Architect of the Capitol · Legislative Branch
This job in plain English
The Architect of the Capitol is hiring an Assistant Director of Labor and Custodial Services in Washington, DC, for the Senate Office Buildings. This is a supervisory leadership job that manages daily labor and custodial operations, staffing, and safety. The tour of duty starts early, from 4:00 am to 12:30 pm Monday through Friday, and telework is allowed subject to agency policy.
Can you apply?
Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.
- Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
This job is open to the public. You must be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or a person who owes allegiance to the United States, such as a lawful permanent resident seeking citizenship, an admitted refugee or asylee who has filed the required declaration, or a current federal officer or employee. Veterans' preference applies.
What you would do
- Oversee daily operations of shops within the labor and custodial branch
- Develop staffing plans covering hiring, promotions, and other personnel changes
- Supervise subordinate supervisors and set their performance standards
- Plan equipment and resource needs, including lifecycle maintenance strategies
- Run regular inspections and safety audits, including protective equipment checks
- Take corrective action on unsafe conditions and prevent future problems
Do you qualify for GS-13 to GS-14?
With experience: For GS-13, you need at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-12 level, such as providing facilities management services, directing a labor and custodial organization, and coordinating with other groups on procedures. For GS-14, you need at least 52 weeks at the GS-13 level, such as managing budgets, manpower and costs, supervising subordinates, and developing supervisor performance requirements.
With education: No education requirement.
How to apply well
What to send:
- Resume of no more than two pages, with dates of employment
- Answers to the online vacancy questionnaire
- DD-214 or other proof of eligibility if you claim veterans' preference
- SF-15 if you claim 10-point veterans' preference
- VA disability documentation, if applicable
- Proof of Selective Service registration or exemption for men born after 1959
- College transcripts, if you qualify through education
How you will be rated: Your questionnaire answers get a numerical score based on four areas: supervisory and management skills, administrative management, oral and written communication, and planning and evaluating. A Human Resources Specialist or subject matter expert then checks that your resume supports your answers, and falsifying information can lead to disqualification.
Tips for this job:
- Your resume must show dates of employment and the specific supervisory and budget work you did, since reviewers check your answers against it
- Keep your resume to two pages or less, and make sure your questionnaire answers match what it says
- If you are a veteran, have your DD-214 ready, because it is required to claim veterans' preference
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 4:00 am to 12:30 pm.
Incentives and relocation: The Architect of the Capitol offers a Student Loan Repayment Program. Moving and relocation expenses are not authorized.
Conditions of employment:
- Pass a drug test before appointment
- Obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
- Criminal record check by U.S. Capitol Police
- Background and suitability assessment
- E-Verify check of employment eligibility documents
- One-year trial or probationary period
- Selective Service registration for men born after 1959
- Resume and questionnaire answers must show the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.
Job details
- Salary
- $121,785 – $187,093 per year
- Pay scale and grade
- GS-13 to GS-14 · General Schedule
- Location
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Work schedule
- Full-time
- Service
- Excepted
- Security clearance
- Other
- Travel
- Not required
- Drug test
- Not required
- Supervisory
- Yes
- Occupation
- Equipment Facilities, And Services (1601)
- Announcement
- SOB-2027-026
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