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Sheet Metal Mechanic Leader

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief of Operations, Superintendent Capitol Building, Assistant Superintendent, Tenant Services and Facility Operations Division, Maintenance Branch, Sheet Metal Section. As Sheet Metal Mechanic Leader, you will run jobs at work sites including overall coordination of the individual craft and laboring efforts related to the building renovations, maintenance and repairs.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
3806
Sheet Metal Mechanic
Grade Level
WL
11
Salary
$38.91
$45.40

Merchandise Specialist

This position is located in the Retail Division of the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center. This position is responsible for the buying and development of merchandise for CVC’s two gift shops and ecommerce site. The position supports the Merchandise Manager by executing the merchandising plan and successfully implementing buying, pricing, inventory management and allocation strategies while maintaining effective relationships and communication with vendors and business partners.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0301
Miscellaneous Administration And Program
Grade Level
GS
09
Salary
$68,405.00
$88,926.00

Floor Maintenance Trainee/Helper

The position is located in the Architect of the Capitol; Office of the Chief of Operations; Superintendent, Capitol Building; Assistant Superintendent, Client Services Division; Labor Branch, Night Labor Division. The purpose of the position is to clean floors, carpets, and walls for areas throughout the Capitol Building. Cleans surfaces made of bronze, concrete, glass, plastic, linoleum, marble, porcelain, sandstone, stainless steel, tile, and wood.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
3501
Miscellaneous General Services and Support Work
Grade Level
WG
05
Salary
$23.72
$27.67

Management and Program Analyst

The position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Superintendent, Senate Office Buildings (SOB). The incumbent serves as a Management and Program Analyst for the AOC Senate Jurisdiction and performs organizational reviews covering a range of services and subjects that enhance the performance of the SOB jurisdiction. Performs administrative functions, including compliance with human resource policies and procedures, workforce efficiency and conflict resolution intervention.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0343
Management And Program Analysis
Grade Level
GS
11 - 12
Salary
$82,764.00
$128,956.00

Mason

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Superintendent Senate Office Buildings, Assistant Superintendent Tenant Services Division, Masonry Branch. Incumbent serves as a journey level Mason. This position is essential. Incumbent is required to report to work during emergencies and inclement weather. Tour of duty may include holidays and weekends on a regular or recurring basis. Rotating shift work may also be required.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
3603
Masonry
Grade Level
WG
11
Salary
$35.11
$41.28

Sheet Metal Mechanic Assistant Supervisor

This position is located in the U.S. Capitol Building, Superintendent's Office, Assistant Superintendent, Capitol Building and Capitol Visitor Center Operations and Maintenance Division, Maintenance Branch, Sheet Metal Section. The Sheet Metal Mechanic Assistant Supervisor assigns subordinates to any job consistent with the overall plans prepared by higher levels of management. The incumbent assures the efficient accomplishment of work by subordinates.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
3806
Sheet Metal Mechanic
Grade Level
WS
10
Salary
$43.78
$51.01

Wood Crafter

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Senate Office Buildings, Assistant Superintendent, Tenant Services Division, Wood Crafting Branch. The incumbent performs a wide range of carpentry projects in support of the Senate Office Buildings.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
4605
Wood Crafting
Grade Level
WG
10
Salary
$33.61
$39.26

Administrative Operations Assistant

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office Services Division and serves as an Administrative Operations Assistant performing a full range of work activities of the division. The position requires flexibility in work schedule. May work on weekends and holidays as required. Must possess and maintain a valid D.C. or state driver's license.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0303
Miscellaneous Clerk And Assistant
Grade Level
GS
06
Salary
$50,326.00
$65,425.00

Electrical Engineer

This position is in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Utilities and Power Plant Operations, Assistant Director of Utility Services Division. The incumbent serves as an Electrical Engineer providing expertise in the design, installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical and electronic systems for the Capitol Power Plant (CPP) Utility Distribution Systems.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0850
Electrical Engineering
Grade Level
GS
13
Salary
$117,962.00
$153,354.00

Power Plant Operator

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC); Office of the Chief Operating Officer (OCO); Director, Utilities and Power Plant Operations; Assistant Director Operations Division; Rotating Operations Branch A, B, C or D. Serves as a Power Plant Operator and is responsible for the safety, environmental compliance, reliability, efficiency, and operation of all equipment in the Capitol Power Plant (CPP) during the assigned shift.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
4742
Utility Systems Repairing-Operating
Grade Level
WG
08 - 11
Salary
$30.21
$41.28

Plant Operations General Supervisor

The position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief of Operations, Director, Utilities and Power Plant Operations, Assistant Director, Operations Division. The incumbent is responsible for the day–to-day operations of systems, machinery and equipment at the Capitol Power Plant (CPP). The incumbent manages and coordinates operations scheduling, training, certification programs and assists in the coordination of maintenance activities with operational requirements.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
4742
Utility Systems Repairing-Operating
Grade Level
WS
15
Salary
$50.62
$59.03

Insulator Leader (Engineering Equipment Operator)

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief of Operations, Director, Utilities and Power Plant Operations (CPP), Engineering Division, Insulation Branch. The incumbent serves as Insulator (Engineering Equipment Operator) Leader. Leads and performs application, repair, and removal of insulation and covering on chilled water lines, condensate return lines, hot and cold water piping, steam lines, other utility piping, pumps, tanks, and valves.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
3610
Insulating
Grade Level
WL
10
Salary
$37.00
$43.14

High Voltage Electrician

This position is located within the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Utilities and Power Plant Operations. The High Voltage Technician is responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining high voltage electric power-controlling equipment and/or distribution lines. The ability to work on a rotating shift will be required. The ideal candidate will have five or more years of industrial and high voltage substation experience with an electrical master's license.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
2810
High Voltage Electrician
Grade Level
WG
12
Salary
$37.14
$43.32

Insulator Worker (Engineering Equipment Operator)

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.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
3610
Insulating
Grade Level
WG
08
Salary
$30.21
$35.10

Pipefitter (Plumber)

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Senate Office Buildings, Plumbing Section. The selectee serves as an Journeyman level Pipefitter and/or Plumber performing troubleshooting, repair and installing plumbing systems and components in assigned Capitol Complex work sites that include monumental iconic historic buildings with a complex infrastructure on Capitol Hill.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
4204
Pipefitting
Grade Level
WG
11
Salary
$35.33
$41.28

Business Financial Analyst

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Director Utilities and Power Plant Operations, Administrative Branch. The Capitol Power Plant (CPP) is seeking an experienced Business Financial Analyst with an intensive knowledge of the policies, precedents, regulations, and guidelines of financial oversight, budget formulation and budget execution to analyze and evaluate continual changes in program plans and funding and their effect on financial and budget program milestones.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0501
Financial Administration And Program
Grade Level
GS
13
Salary
$117,962.00
$153,354.00

Engineering Technician (Mechanical)

This developmental engineer position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief of Operations, Capitol Power Plant (CPP), Utility Distribution Branch. The incumbent serves as an Engineering Technician (Mechanical). The position's purpose is to monitor the operational status of steam generation equipment and oversee the performance of contractor-performed work in maintaining such equipment.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0802
Engineering Technical
Grade Level
GS
09 - 12
Salary
$68,405.00
$128,956.00

Gardener (Advanced) Assistant Supervisor

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol; Office of the Chief of Operations, Supreme Court Building and Grounds; Operations and Maintenance Division; Grounds Branch. The selectee will share responsibility with the Supervisor for overseeing, managing and directing Advanced Gardener and Laborer shop personnel performing work at the WG-9 or lower level. Will serve as a working supervisor alongside subordinates performing the same work.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
5003
Gardening
Grade Level
WS
08
Salary
$40.35
$46.97

Laborer (Recycler) Leader

The position is organizationally located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC),Capitol Building. The incumbent is a Laborer (Recycler) Leader and is responsible for providing leadership and guidance to subordinate employees. Sets the pace of work, provides instructions and checks and performs a wide variety of laborer and cleaning duties independently.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
3502
Laboring
Grade Level
WL
04
Salary
$23.67
$27.58

Wood Crafter

These temporary positions are located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief Engineer, Construction Division, Construction Branch. Candidates must have journey level experience in commercial or industrial projects involving carpentry and wood crafting skills. Journey Level experience must be clearly shown in the applicant's Work History.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
4605
Wood Crafting
Grade Level
WG
10
Salary
$33.61
$39.26

Criminal Investigator

The position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of Inspector General (OIG). Seeking an independent and reliable Criminal Investigator to assists in the development and execution of investigations and operations that affect critical aspects of major agency-wide programs. This is a career ladder position requiring the incumbent to perform progressively more complex duties and responsibilities leading to the full performance level.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
1811
Criminal Investigation
Grade Level
GS
11
Salary
$82,764.00
$107,590.00

Carpenter

These positions are located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief Engineer, Construction Division, Construction Branch. The selectee will be responsible for providing carpentry support to new construction and renovation projects in assigned jurisdictions within the Architect of the Capitol. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed description in your resume and work history.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
4607
Carpentry
Grade Level
WG
09
Salary
$31.81
$37.19

Painter

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC); Superintendent, Senate Office Buildings, Painting Branch. As a Painter, the incumbent’s tasks include coating work on furnishings and buildings accomplished by standard methods and special finishing techniques including graining, marbling and mottling using coating materials prepared in special and common methods.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
4102
Painting
Grade Level
WG
09
Salary
$31.81
$37.19

General Engineer (Facility Management)

The position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Facility Manager, Buildings and Grounds Supreme Court. The engineer will serve as technical expert to the Facility Manager and Deputy Facility Manager for all issues related to facilities management, building mechanical and electrical systems, operations and maintenance, utilities management, quality assurance and maintenance contract compliance.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0801
General Engineering
Grade Level
GS
13
Salary
$117,962.00
$153,354.00

Supervisory Facilities Operations Specialist

The Architect of the Capitol is accepting applications for a Supervisory Facility Operations Specialist to assist with strategic planning and provide overall direction, planning and deployment of resources of the operations of the Supreme Court’s Electrical & Elevator Branch, Grounds Branch, and the Day, Evening, and night sections of the Maintenance Branch.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
1640
Facility Operations Services
Grade Level
GS
14
Salary
$139,395.00
$181,216.00

Sheet Metal Mechanic (Roofing)

The Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Superintendent, Senate Office Buildings is seeking a journey level Sheet Metal Mechanic for the Assistant Superintendent Tenant Services Division, Sheet Metal Section to form, join and assemble and install sheet metal components of air conditioning, heating, ventilation, copper roofs and kitchen appliances.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
3806
Sheet Metal Mechanic
Grade Level
WG
11
Salary
$35.33
$41.28

Senior Construction Inspector

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief Engineer, Construction Management Branch, Construction Management Section. The selectee will be responsible for inspecting work on construction projects for compliance with contract specifications. Projects involve structures that are of great historical significance requiring the use of specialized construction methods to accomplish.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0809
Construction Control Technical
Grade Level
GS
12
Salary
$99,200.00
$128,956.00

General Engineer/Architect

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief Engineer, Project Management Division. The selectee manages building construction, renovation and/or infrastructure projects and is responsible for life-cycle project supervision, providing expertise, coordination, oversight and direction for multiple projects throughout the agency.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0801
General Engineering
Grade Level
GS
13
Salary
$117,962.00
$153,354.00

Construction Representative

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief Engineer, Project Management Division, Construction Management Branch. The selectee will work on highly visible projects that involve great historical significance and require the use of specialized construction methods to accomplish.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0809
Construction Control Technical
Grade Level
GS
13
Salary
$117,962.00
$153,354.00