Below are the opportunities currently open for applications via USAJOBS.gov.

For more information about working at the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), please visit our career page.

Operational Assistant for Office Services

The position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Operating Officer, 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. Will assume greater responsibilities to reach the full performance level over a gradual period of time.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0301
Miscellaneous Administration And Program
Grade Level
GS
08
Salary
$63,307.00
$82,305.00

Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic Helper/Worker

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), House Office Buildings, Facility Operations Division, Mechanical Systems Day or Evening Section. The selectee works on Air Conditioning Equipment and performs tasks involving installing, repairing and modifying air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and systems that regulate climatic conditions.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
5306
Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic
Grade Level
WG
05 - 10
Salary
$24.25
$40.14

Pipefitter Helper/Pipefitter Worker

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief of Operations, Superintendent, House Office Buildings (HOB), Assistant Superintendent, Facility Operations Division, Mechanical Systems Branch, Mechanical Systems Day/Evening/Night Sections with an emphasis on industrial pipefitting, or sprinkler systems work.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
4204
Pipefitting
Grade Level
WG
05 - 10
Salary
$24.25
$40.14

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
$46,148.00
$59,986.00

Summer Internship (Pipefitter Aide)

The AOC has unique and exciting opportunities to serve as a Pipefitter Aide during the Summer Internship Program, which offers hands on professional experience, networking, training and most of all exposure to careers in public service, on Capitol Hill.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0999
Legal Occupations Student Trainee
Grade Level
GS
00
Salary
$17.00
$17.00

Control Room Operator Leader

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC); Director, Utilities and Power Plant Operations; Rotating Operations Branch A, B, C or D. The selectee is a Control Room Operator Leader assigned to an operations shift. The workforce includes three Power Plant Operators/Operator Helpers and a High Voltage Electrician. The work directed involves the safe, efficient and effective operation and maintenance of boilers, chillers, cogeneration system and associated auxiliary equipment.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
4742
Utility Systems Repairing-Operating
Grade Level
WL
12
Salary
$41.59
$48.55

Summer Internship (Electrician Aide)

The AOC has unique and exciting opportunities to serve as an Electrician Aide during the Summer Internship Program. This program offers hands on professional experience, networking, training, and most of all, exposure to careers in public service, on Capitol Hill.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0999
Legal Occupations Student Trainee
Grade Level
GS
00
Salary
$17.00
$17.00

Summer Internship (A/C Mechanic Aide)

The AOC has unique and exciting opportunities to serve as an A/C Mechanic Aide during the Summer Internship Program, which offers hands on professional experience, networking, training and most of all exposure to careers in public service, on Capitol Hill.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0999
Legal Occupations Student Trainee
Grade Level
GS
00
Salary
$17.00
$17.00

Contract Specialist

This position is within the Architect of the Capitol’s (AOC) Design & Construction Acquisition Division of the Office of the Chief Administrative Offices, Acquisitions and Material Management Division, however, is matrixed to support the Supreme Court Building and Grounds jurisdiction. The position requires knowledge of contracting principles, laws, regulations and procedures applicable to pre-award and post-award actions sufficient to award and administer contracts.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
1102
Contracting
Grade Level
GS
13
Salary
$120,579.00
$156,755.00

General Engineer

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC); Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Superintendent, House Office Buildings (HOB); Facilities Support Division. The incumbent serves as a General Engineer, assisting the Assistant Superintendent, Facilities Support Division in managing and administration of engineering projects in the HOB. Manages construction and renovation projects for HOB from planning to execution.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0801
General Engineering
Grade Level
GS
12 - 13
Salary
$101,401.00
$156,755.00

Wood Crafter

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief of Operations, Superintendent, Library Buildings and Grounds, Assistant Superintendent, Tenant Services Division, Projects Branch, Wood Crafting Section. The incumbent is responsible for providing complete wood crafting services for various construction and renovation projects throughout the Library Buildings and Grounds.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
4605
Wood Crafting
Grade Level
WG
10
Salary
$34.36
$40.14

Pipefitter (Landscape Irrigation)

Are you interested in a career in Plumbing? The position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Superintendent Capitol Grounds and Arboretum, Maintenance Division, Plumbing Branch. The Pipefitter serves as an expert with emphasis on landscape irrigation, performing troubleshooting, repairing and installing pipefitting system components in assigned Capitol Complex work sites that include extensive grounds and arboretum, monumental historic buildings with a complex infrastructure.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
4204
Pipefitting
Grade Level
WG
08 - 11
Salary
$30.73
$42.09

Building Inspector (Building Services)

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Senate Office Buildings, Assistant Superintendent, Client Services Division, Service Center Branch. Seeking a reliable and dependable Building Inspector (Building Services) to examine offices, foyers, safety apparatuses and other public spaces to detect and rectify maintenance issues for Senators, Committees and their staffs.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0303
Miscellaneous Clerk And Assistant
Grade Level
GS
08 - 09
Salary
$63,307.00
$90,898.00

Electrical Helper/Worker

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief of Operations, Superintendent, House Office Buildings, Assistant Superintendent, Facilities Operations Division, Electrical Branch, Electrical Day/Evening/Night Sections. The incumbent serves an Electrical Helper performing basic electrician tasks in support of journey level electricians.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
2805
Electrician
Grade Level
WG
05 - 10
Salary
$24.25
$40.14

General Engineer/Architect (Project Management)

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Library Buildings and Grounds (LBG), Tenant Services Division. As a General Engineer/Architect, you will provide project management support for a wide variety of complex projects covering multiple disciplines for the Library of Congress (LOC) facilities. You will also perform investigations, surveys, and analysis with limited guidance from senior project managers to determine the scope and nature of required projects.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0801
General Engineering
Grade Level
GS
13
Salary
$120,579.00
$156,755.00

Electronics Mechanic (Fire Alarm Systems)

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Superintendent House Office Buildings, Assistant Superintendent Facility Operations Division, Electrical Branch, Electrical Night Section. The Electronics Mechanic will perform journey-level Fire Protection system equipment troubleshooting, testing, installation, maintenance, and repairs.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
2604
Electronics Mechanic
Grade Level
WG
10 - 12
Salary
$34.36
$44.29

Building Services Coordinator

This position is located in either the House Office Buildings or U.S. Capitol/Capitol Visitors Center, Architect of the Capitol. The incumbent provides a variety of services to the occupants of the assigned building(s) and handles varied and complex problems in an efficient and timely manner in support of the daily operations of the buildings.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0303
Miscellaneous Clerk And Assistant
Grade Level
GS
05 - 07
Salary
$46,148.00
$74,318.00

Supervisory Horticulturist

The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) has leadership position within Office of the Director, Capitol Grounds and Arboretum (CGA); Gardening Division. The Supervisory Horticulturist provides day-to-day and long-term supervision to the Senate, Capitol and House Gardening Sections. CGA has continued to grow as a level 3 internationally accredited arboretum and nationally recognized leader of professional grounds management excellence.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0437
Horticulture
Grade Level
GS
13
Salary
$117,962.00
$153,354.00

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
$57,164.00
$74,318.00

Administrative Specialist

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of Inspector General (OIG). The OIG provides wide-ranging support on all phases of Inspector General (IG) oversight to combat fraud, waste and abuse. The primary purpose of this position is to perform all support duties for the OIG. Supports OIG office management, procurement, report and correspondence review, editing, typing and distribution, records management, and serves as an OIG liaison within the AOC.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0301
Miscellaneous Administration And Program
Grade Level
GS
11
Salary
$84,601.00
$109,975.00

Sales Associate

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center (CVC). The CVC is the public’s front door to the U.S. Capitol, offering tours and education programs as well as supporting congressional events. Our goal is to inform, involve and inspire every visitor to the U.S. Capitol. The CVC has 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)
2091
Sales Store Clerical
Grade Level
GS
05
Salary
$46,148.00
$59,986.00

Painter

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief of Operations, Library Buildings and Grounds, Tenant Services Division, Projects Branch, Painting Section. As a Painter, you will perform coating work on equipment, furnishings, and buildings; accomplished by standard methods and special finishing techniques including graining, marbling, and mottling using coating materials prepared in common and special methods.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
4102
Painting
Grade Level
WG
07 - 09
Salary
$28.73
$38.02

Tools and Parts Attendant (Forklift Operator)

The Architect of the Capitol, Senate Office Buildings, Inventory Management Branch is seeking a Tools and Parts Attendant (Fork Lift Operator) who will utilize fork lifts and pallet jacks to unload and move materials, equipment and supplies to distribution locations or storage rooms.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
6904
Tools And Parts Attending
Grade Level
WG
06
Salary
$26.47
$30.88

Executive Director of Facilities Operations, U.S. Capitol Building

This is an exciting leadership role at the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) for a exceptional and experienced professional engineer or architect. At the AOC, our employees are proud and passionate about AOC’s mission to serve Congress, the Supreme Court and the public. The Executive Director of Facilities Operations, U.S. Capitol Building, leads dedicated teams of architects, engineers, skilled trades, labor and custodial, technical and administrative staff supporting the building operations.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0801
General Engineering
Grade Level
SR
00
Salary
$150,160.00
$216,600.00

Maintenance Mechanic Assistant Supervisor

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief of Operations, Superintendent Library Buildings and Grounds; Assistant Superintendent, Facilities Support Division; Fort Meade Operations and Maintenance Branch day and/or evening shifts. The incumbent serves as an Assistant Supervisor, supervising workers performing general operations, maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
4749
Maintenance Mechanic
Grade Level
WS
10
Salary
$44.76
$52.15

General Engineer/Architect (Senior Project Manager)

The Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Engineer, Project Management Division is seeking an exceptional General Engineer or Architect (Sr. Project Manager) to manage major construction projects having agency-wide impact. The selectee will provide overall project management direction ranging from conceptual design through commissioning.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0801
General Engineering
Grade Level
GS
14
Salary
$139,395.00
$181,216.00

Painter-Refinisher

This position is in the Architect of the Capitol, Senate Office Buildings, Painting Branch. Serves as a skilled journey level Painter-Refinisher and does coating work on furnishings and buildings.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
4102
Painting
Grade Level
WG
10
Salary
$34.36
$40.14

Painter

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; Painting Branch. As a Painter, the incumbent’s tasks include coating working 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
$32.52
$38.02

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
$36.12
$42.20