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

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Visitor Guide

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Capitol Visitor Center and provides guided tours to visitors of the U.S. Capitol, while delivering exceptional customer service.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0090
Guide
Grade Level
GS
08
Salary
$63,307.00
$82,305.00

Custodial Worker Leader

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Operating Office, Superintendent, House Office Buildings (HOB), Assistant Superintendent, Client Services Division, Labor and Custodial Branch and may be assigned to any section within the Branch. The incumbent is a Custodial Worker Leader and sets the pace of work, provides leadership and instructions and performs and checks a cleaning duty in an assigned group of rooms and public areas.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
3566
Custodial Working
Grade Level
WL
04
Salary
$24.20
$28.20

Materials Handler (Fork Lift Operator) Supervisor

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief of Operations, Superintendent House Office Buildings, Assistant Superintendent, Client Services Division. The selectee will be responsible for assigning, directing and reviewing the work of subordinates and evaluating work performance; planning, scheduling and coordinating work operations; and solving problems related to work performed by the unit. Will also perform non-supervisory tasks in support of the mission.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
6907
Materials Handler
Grade Level
WS
06
Salary
$37.05
$43.17

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
$32.52
$38.02

Interdisciplinary Architect/General Engineer/Community Planner

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Engineer, Planning, Engineering and Architecture. The selectee will serve as a General Engineer, Architect or Community Planner and perform program management and/or project identification and development, with emphasis on projects involving work derived from the facility condition assessment database and new or existing public space or facilities in the master plan.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0020
Community Planning
Grade Level
GS
11 - 13
Salary
$84,601.00
$156,755.00

Safety Engineer

The position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of Safety and Code Compliance (SCC), Safety Division. We are seeking a Safety Engineer with advanced knowledge in safety engineering and a demonstrated ability to integrate risk-based decision-making across complex construction, renovation, and operational environmental within a historic and high-profile Capitol Campus. If you are passionate about safety culture, we invite you to apply and make a lasting impact at the AOC.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0803
Safety Engineering
Grade Level
GS
13
Salary
$120,579.00
$156,755.00

Scheduling Assistant

The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center 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. This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief Executive Officer for Visitor Services, Visitor Services Division, Reservations and Scheduling Branch. If you’re prepared to serve, lead and inspire we have an opportunity for you!
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
1101
General Business And Industry
Grade Level
GS
09
Salary
$69,923.00
$90,898.00

Custodial Worker Supervisor

This position serves as a Custodial Worker Supervisor responsible for assigning, directing, reviewing the work of subordinates, evaluating their work performance; coordinating work operations; and solving problems related to the work performed by the Night Custodial Unit for the Senate Office Buildings.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
3566
Custodial Working
Grade Level
WS
04
Salary
$32.60
$37.97

Safety and Occupational Health Manager (Temporary/Night Shift)

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief Engineer. The selectee will be responsible for safety inspections, occupational health and environmental health activities for construction projects and managing a safety program to support a culture of zero safety incidents.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0018
Safety and Occupational Health Management
Grade Level
GS
13
Salary
$120,579.00
$156,755.00

Materials Handler Assistant Supervisor (Special Functions)

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Superintendent, Capitol Office Buildings, Assistant Superintendent, Client Services Division. The incumbent serves as a Material Handler Assistant Supervisor and shares full responsibility for overseeing the operations in support of the Capitol Building.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
6907
Materials Handler
Grade Level
WS
05
Salary
$34.80
$40.61

Health and Fitness Specialist

The position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, House Office Buildings, Members’ Wellness Center, Women’s Branch. Responsible for administering programs in exercise, general nutrition, stress management, and other preventive health measures to Members of Congress. Provides activities to enhance the health, physical fitness and restorative needs of the Members, including Yoga, Pilates, and general strength and conditioning.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0640
Health Aid And Technician
Grade Level
GS
09 - 11
Salary
$69,923.00
$109,975.00

Mason (Stone and Marble)

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Construction Division, Construction Branch. The selectee will serve as a journey-level Mason with expertise in stone and marble installation, renovation, and repair in historic buildings where the preservation of historical conditions is vital. Journey Level experience must be reflected in the applicant's work history. *Applicant Must Also Have a Strong Background in Tile Setting*
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
3603
Masonry
Grade Level
WG
11
Salary
$36.12
$42.20

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

General Engineer - Architect

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Security Officer (OCSO), Deputy Security & Emergency Management, Assistant Director Security Division. The Project Manager serves as a General Engineer Architect who provides expertise, coordination, direction and oversight in executing major and large design and construction projects. Projects assigned are the most highly visible to AOC stakeholders and involve high dollar investment in contracted resources.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0801
General Engineering
Grade Level
GS
13 - 14
Salary
$120,579.00
$185,234.00

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

Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). The incumbent serves as the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO). The position advises the CAO and the AOC Senior Leadership team on the safe, effective, trustworthy development and use of artificial intelligence (AI).
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
2210
Information Technology Management
Grade Level
GS
15
Salary
$167,603.00
$195,200.00

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
$34.36
$40.14

Wood Crafter (CNC) Assistant Supervisor

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief of Operations, Superintendent House Office Buildings, Assistant Superintendent Tenant Services Division, Carpentry Branch. Incumbent will be Wood Crafter (CNC) Assistant Supervisor sharing responsibility with Wood Crafter (CNC) Supervisor assigning, directing and reviewing work of subordinates; evaluating performance, planning, scheduling, coordinating work operations; solving problems related to the work performed.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
4605
Wood Crafting
Grade Level
WS
10
Salary
$44.76
$52.15

Administrative Support Assistant

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, (AOC), Office of the Chief Of Operations, Superintendent, House Office Buildings (HOB), Assistant Superintendent, Client Services Division. This position provides administrative support and timekeeper assistance for the division.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0303
Miscellaneous Clerk And Assistant
Grade Level
GS
05 - 07
Salary
$46,148.00
$74,318.00

Laborer (Recycler) Leader

The position is organizationally located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), House Office Buildings, Assistant Superintendent Client Services Division, Labor and Custodial Branch. The incumbent is a working leader and will provide work instructions to other employees and perform the same type work as that being led. Incumbent is required to possess and maintain a valid state driver's license and any other license required for the type vehicle being operated.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
3502
Laboring
Grade Level
WL
04
Salary
$24.20
$28.20

Project Scheduler

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief Engineer. The selectee will be responsible for developing, reviewing, monitoring and analyzing planning, design and construction schedules on a broad range of building projects during programming, planning, design and construction phases.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0809
Construction Control Technical
Grade Level
GS
13
Salary
$120,579.00
$156,755.00

Safety and Occupational Health Manager

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.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0018
Safety and Occupational Health Management
Grade Level
GS
13
Salary
$120,579.00
$156,755.00

Fire Protection Engineer

The Architect of the Capitol, Office of Safety and Code Compliance, Fire Marshal Division is seeking a reliable and detail oriented Fire Protection Engineer to review and provide recommendations for the design, construction and/or modification of fire protection systems, equipment, assemblies for buildings under the jurisdiction of the Architect of the Capitol.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0804
Fire Protection Engineering
Grade Level
GS
13
Salary
$120,579.00
$156,755.00

Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Superintendent, Senate Office Buildings, Maintenance Branch, Air Conditioning Section. The incumbent installs, maintains, evaluates and adjusts, repairs and calibrates electronic control equipment and systems in support of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) operations in the Senate Office Buildings (SOB).
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
2606
Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic
Grade Level
WG
12
Salary
$37.97
$44.29

Instrumentation Controls Technician

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Utilities Power Plant Operations, Assistant Director Engineering Division, Instrumentation and Controls Branch. The Instrumentation Controls Technician will provide expertise in troubleshooting, maintaining, installing and repairing state of the art digital, analog and industrial equipment typically found in power plants.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
3359
Instrument Mechanic
Grade Level
WG
12
Salary
$37.97
$44.29

Mechanical Engineer

The position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Utilities and Power Plant Operations. This is a unique opportunity to support the mission of the AOC and serve as a Mechanical Engineer who provides professional support for Steam and Chilled Water related engineering for the Capital Power Plant (CPP) distribution system and plant buildings.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0830
Mechanical Engineering
Grade Level
GS
13
Salary
$120,579.00
$156,755.00

Custodial Worker

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Senate Office Buildings (SOB). The Senate Office Buildings is seeking a reliable and hardworking (Night) Custodial Worker to perform a wide range of cleaning and other custodial duties in an assigned group of rooms, offices, and public spaces in the Senate Office Buildings.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
3566
Custodial Working
Grade Level
WG
04
Salary
$22.02
$25.66

Painter Refinisher Leader

This position is located in the Senate Office Buildings, Tenant Services Division, Painting Branch. The incumbent serves as Painter-Refinisher Leader.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
4102
Painting
Grade Level
WL
10
Salary
$37.83
$44.10

Floor Maintenance Trainee

This position is in the Architect of the Capitol, Senate Office Buildings, Client Services Division, Labor and Custodial Branch, Night Labor and Custodial Section. Floor Care Unit. The purpose of the position is to provide assistance to journey level workers in, and learn the skills associated with, cleaning floors, carpets, and walls for areas in the Senate Office Buildings.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
3501
Miscellaneous General Services and Support Work
Grade Level
WG
04
Salary
$22.02
$25.66

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

HVAC Electronics Mechanic (DDC)

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief of Operations, Superintendent, Capitol Building, Assistant Superintendent, Tenant Services and Facility Operations Division, Maintenance Branch, HVAC-R Section. The incumbent performs progressively more complex assignments on electronic equipment and control systems frequently solving multi-dimensional problems while inspecting, troubleshooting, maintaining and adjusting heating and cooling systems.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
2604
Electronics Mechanic
Grade Level
WG
12
Salary
$37.97
$44.29