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Inventory Management Specialist
This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Of Operations, Superintendent, Capitol Building, Assistant Superintendent, Client Services Division, , Service Center Section. The selectee serves as an Inventory Management Specialist and Accountable Property Officer for the Capitol Building.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
2010
Inventory Management
Grade Level
GS
09
Salary
$68,405.00
$88,926.00
Visitor Guide
This position is located in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center (CVC), the gateway to the U.S. Capitol and Congress. Our staff welcome visitors from around the world for tours of the historic rooms of the Capitol, educational programs and congressional events. Our goal is to inform, involve and inspire every visitor. This goal is supported by 200 employees across five divisions: Visitor Services, Exhibits and Education, Retail, Communications and Marketing, and Planning, Operations and Evaluation.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0090
Guide
Grade Level
GS
07
Salary
$55,924.00
$72,703.00
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
Human Resources Specialist (Payroll)
This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, Human Capital Management Division (HCMD), Payroll and Processing Branch. The selected candidate is responsible for the full range of professional and technical duties in connection with the research and resolution of payroll and human resource problems and time and attendance processing.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0201
Human Resources Management
Grade Level
GS
13
Salary
$117,962.00
$153,354.00
Human Resources Specialist (Compensation)
Do you have expertise in compensation administration (developing compensation policies and guidance), and advising on the use of compensation flexibilities to help recruit, manage, and retain employees? AOC employees are passionate about the agency's mission to serve Congress and the Supreme Court, preserve America's Capitol, and inspire memorable experiences.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0201
Human Resources Management
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
Occupational Health Nurse
Are you a nurse who would like to serve the general public? The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) and Office of Attending Physician (OAP) of the United States Capitol are actively recruiting for an Occupational Health Nurse to provide general nursing services to Members of Congress, Staff, and visitors to the buildings under the jurisdiction of the AOC.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0610
Nurse
Grade Level
GS
12
Salary
$99,200.00
$128,956.00
Operational Assistant for Office Services
The position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, Office Services Division. The Operational Assistant for Office Services, assists with day-to-day supervision and work activities of the division. The position requires flexibility in work schedule. May work on weekends and holidays as required.
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Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0301
Miscellaneous Administration And Program
Grade Level
GS
08
Salary
$61,933.00
$80,510.00
Cement Finisher Helper
This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief Engineer, Construction Division, Construction Branch. The incumbent performs duties as a Cement Finisher Helper in new construction and renovation projects in assigned Jurisdictions. As a Helper, performs routine and less complex cement finishing duties associated with the occupational trade.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
3602
Cement Finishing
Grade Level
WG
06
Salary
$25.89
$30.20
Materials Handler (Special Functions) Leader
This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Senate Office Buildings, Special Functions Unit. Seeks a reliable Materials Handler Leader for leading a team in assigning and reviewing the work of subordinates and solving problems related to the work performed by the unit. The incumbent also performs nonsupervisory tasks in support of the unit’s mission.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
6907
Materials Handler
Grade Level
WL
06
Salary
$28.47
$33.23
Engineering Technician (Drafting)
This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Engineer, Planning and Project Development Division, Technical Support Branch. The selectee will provide technical services for development and maintenance of the AOC "As-Is" computer-aided design master files and assist in the implementation and operation of the agencies computer-aided design (CAD) system, and will also produce architectural and engineering CAD drawings.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0802
Engineering Technical
Grade Level
GS
09 - 10
Salary
$68,405.00
$97,925.00
Security Specialist (Command Center)
This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Security Officer (OCSO), Assistant Director, Security Division, Suitability & Security Branch. The specialist handles the day-to-day facilitation of external coordination, collaboration, and oversight of key programs on behalf of the AOC. This includes establishing guidance, policy, plans, coordination and tracking of improvements and readiness status reporting from a law enforcement security operations center.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0080
Security Administration
Grade Level
GS
12 - 13
Salary
$99,200.00
$153,354.00
Property Management Specialist
This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, Supplies, Services, and Material Management Division, Property Management Branch. The incumbent will serve as a Property Management Specialist, responsible for the inventory and accountability of agency personal property, procurement of all agency-owned and General Schedule Administration (GSA)-leased vehicles and serve as the administrator of the Fleet Management Information System.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
1101
General Business And Industry
Grade Level
GS
12
Salary
$99,200.00
$128,956.00
Electrician
This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Library Buildings and Grounds, Facilities Operations Division, Electrical Branch. The position performs progressively accountable electrician duties in support of equipment and facilities in the Library of Congress facilities.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
2805
Electrician
Grade Level
WG
11
Salary
$35.33
$41.28
Maintenance Mechanic General Supervisor
This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC); Superintendent, Library Buildings and Grounds (LBG), Assistant Superintendent Facilities Operations Division, Maintenance Branch. The Maintenance Mechanic General Supervisor serves as Principal Manager or General Foreperson of the Maintenance Branch; subdivided into the Heating Ventilation Air conditioning (HVAC), Plumbing, Maintenance Evening and Night trade shops, Elevator, Electrical, Fire Electronics, and Plumbing trade shops.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
4749
Maintenance Mechanic
Grade Level
WS
15
Salary
$50.62
$59.03
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
Educational Program Manager
This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Executive Officer for Visitor Services, Exhibits and Education Division of the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, Washington, D.C.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
1001
General Arts And Information
Grade Level
GS
11 - 12
Salary
$82,764.00
$128,956.00
Chief Engineer
Joins us and be part of a unique mission and organization that oversees long-range facility planning, architectural and engineering design, historic preservation and project, program and construction management on the Capitol complex. The Chief Engineer leads a workforce of over 300 government employees and oversees the safe and efficient delivery of planning, design and construction services across the agency.
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Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0801
General Engineering
Grade Level
SR
00
Salary
$147,649.00
$221,900.00
Deputy General Counsel
Join our team providing legal advice at the Architect of the Capitol (AOC). The Deputy General Counsel serves as a principal advisor to the agency providing advice and counsel on all legal matters. The AOC is a legislative branch agency of more than 2,500 employees serving around the clock in diverse roles to maintain and preserve the buildings and grounds on the Capitol campus.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0905
Attorney
Grade Level
SR
00
Salary
$147,649.00
$212,950.00
Wood Crafter
These positions are located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Senate Office Buildings, Wood Crafting Branch. The Senate Office Buildings, seeks temporary Wood crafters for the upcoming 119th Congressional Moves Transition. The position will begin January 2025 and terminate at the conclusion of the project. Seeking applicants with journey-level wood crafting and/or carpentry skills. Since office moves are scheduled 6 days a week, overtime may be required and will be mandatory.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
4605
Wood Crafting
Grade Level
WG
10
Salary
$33.61
$39.26
Painter
Located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Senate Office Buildings, Painting Branch. The Senate Office Buildings, seeks temporary Painters for the upcoming 119th Congressional Moves Transition. The position will begin January 2025 and terminate at the conclusion of the project. Since office moves are scheduled 6 days a week, overtime may be required and will be mandatory. Painters use standard methods and special finishing techniques to perform coating work on furnishings and buildings.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
4102
Painting
Grade Level
WG
09
Salary
$31.81
$37.19
Floor Covering Installer
These positions are located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Senate Office Buildings, Assistant Superintendent, Tenant Services Division; Upholstery Branch. The AOC seeks temporary Floor Covering Installers for the upcoming 119th Congressional Moves. Floor Covering Installers will begin January 2025 and terminate at the conclusion of the project. Since office moves are scheduled 6 days a week, overtime may be required and will be mandatory.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
3106
Upholstering
Grade Level
WG
09
Salary
$31.81
$37.19
Visitor Assistant
This position is located in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center (CVC), the gateway to the U.S. Capitol and Congress. Our staff welcome visitors from around the world for tours of the historic rooms of the Capitol, educational programs and congressional events. Our goal is to inform, involve and inspire every visitor. This goal is supported by 200 employees across five divisions: Visitor Services, Exhibits and Education, Retail, Communications and Marketing, and Planning, Operations and Evaluation.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0090
Guide
Grade Level
GS
05
Salary
$45,146.00
$58,686.00
Arborist
This position is at the U.S. Botanic Garden (USBG). The USBG is a public garden in the legislative branch and was established by Congress in 1820. The Garden inspires people to appreciate, study, and conserve plants to enrich society locally and globally. We provide educational experiences to 1 million visitors annually, present horticultural displays and exhibits, strive to break down barriers to inclusion, and advance the exchange of ideas and information. Learn more: U.S. Botanic Garden.
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Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
5042
Tree Trimming And Removing
Grade Level
WG
10
Salary
$33.61
$39.26
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