A New Opportunity Awaits

Each of our positions fall within one of the following categories:

• Wage Grade (WG)
  Skilled trade, craft and labor positions.
• General Schedule (GS)
  Technical, professional and administrative positions.
• Senior Rated (SR)
  Executive level positions.

Functional Areas

There are many exciting professional disciplines that are found throughout the Architect of the Capitol (AOC). The knowledge and skills in these areas are key to ensuring that we are meeting the agency's mission to serve, preserve and inspire.

Job Listings

Why the AOC?

Across Capitol Hill, the architects, engineers and technicians of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) design, enhance, and maintain new and historic structures, spaces and building systems. Employees in various trades such as electricians, plumbers, masons and carpenters maintain the facilities and infrastructure in optimal condition. Gardeners and grounds keepers create colorful displays and care for hundreds of acres of lawns and plantings.

Agency operations are guided and assisted by managerial and professional staff that performs planning, oversight and support functions. Our work requires the expertise of specialists in a wide range of disciplines, including strategic planning, budgeting, information technology, safety, and art and architectural history. Guides and Visitor Assistants at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center provide an exceptional experience for visitors to the nation's Capitol.

All of these efforts are directed at making the work of the Congress, the Supreme Court and Library of Congress – and the experience of the millions of visitors annually – as smooth, efficient and enjoyable as possible.

Not only do employees enjoy working to support the landmark buildings and grounds on Capitol Hill, there are many benefits that support them personally and professionally:

• Competitive Salaries
• Promotion Opportunities
• Career Development/Training
• Paid Vacation/Sick Leave
• Performance Bonus/Awards
• Federal Retirement Plan
• Student Loan Repayment Program 
• Transit Subsidy

Student and Early Career Pathways

Summer Internship Program

The internship program is for current students. You may be eligible if you're currently enrolled in high school, college, trade school or another qualifying educational institution. This program offers paid opportunities to explore a federal career within the AOC while completing your education.

Cooperative Education Program

The AOC cooperative education program (co-op) provides qualified architecture and engineering students the opportunity to learn from and be mentored by dedicated AOC employees. Students have the unique opportunity to be exposed to public service and enhance their educational experience through a series of planned work assignments alternating with periods of related academic study.

Architect's Mobility Program (AMP)

The AMP affords an opportunity for candidates to be competitively selected and assigned to special trainee positions which will prepare them to permanently transition into positions in a technical, administrative or craft/trade field through on-the-job and formal training assignments. Selected candidates will progress in the career development position according to their abilities.

How to Apply

1. Create a Profile
   Create a profile on USAJOBS.gov and include your resume, licenses and transcripts.
2. Search
   Search "Architect of the Capitol" for a full list of current position openings.
3. Review and Prepare
   Review the position(s) you're interested in, check the eligibility requirements, then click apply to prepare your application.
4. Submit Application
   Complete the assessment questions, review your application and submit.

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