Job description
Duties
Supervises Senate pages; counsels pages and provides conflict resolution; develops and maintains positive communications and interactions with pages; provides assistance to pages as needed. Provides orientation and information to pages. Enforces code of conduct, guidelines, and other rules and regulations; recommends and carries out appropriate disciplinary actions. Plans and participates in programming designed for the educational, social, recreational, and cultural enrichment of the page experience. Coordinates selection and inventory of provisions for page meals. Provides first aid treatment; maintains and dispenses over the counter and prescribed medications to pages; communicates and coordinates with healthcare providers and parents/guardians. Responds to health and safety emergencies in accordance with established protocols and guidelines. Oversees the residence hall facilities; reports building maintenance issues to proper authority; assists with general upkeep of common areas. Performs administrative duties such as answering phones and maintaining paper and electronic records.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/J5NY
Qualifications
Work requires a Bachelor's Degree in social science or a related field and one year of experience proctoring residential centers or working with adolescents, or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills:
- Knowledge of problems, concerns, and issues faced by adolescents.
- Knowledge of, or ability to learn, the Senate Page Program principles, practices, and procedures.
- Ability to mentor and provide feedback.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and to respond quickly.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
- Ability to multi-task and to be detail oriented.
- Ability to oversee a residential program for adolescents.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a residential facility and requires regular travel throughout the DC metropolitan area. Work requires occasional walking, standing, bending, and safely carrying items less than 25 pounds. Expected to work unusual and, possibly, unexpected hours.
Education
Position requires ability to obtain CPR Certification. This position may require the incumbent to reside in the Daniel Webster Senate Page Residence. For education requirements please see Minimum Qualifications.
Additional information
The Sergeant at Arms is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules, regulations, and applicable Federal Laws. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email SAAHRMedical@saa.senate.gov with “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line. No moving, relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position, or while in application for this position.
Benefits
A 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 Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be evaluated by a panel on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Highly qualified candidates may be interviewed and a reference check conducted.
Benefits
A 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 Documents
As 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.
You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation.
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 Apply
https://sen.gov/J5NY All applicants must use the link above and follow instructions. DO NOT submit any paper application materials or resumes via U.S. Postal Mail or in person. All applicants MUST use the online employment application.
Agency contact information
Email
employment@saa.senate.gov
Address
U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms
SH-142 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC, Washington, DC 20002
Next steps
Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request
Required Documents
You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation.
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.
This job is open to
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The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
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