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

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Laborer (Recycler) Supervisor

The Senate Office Buildings, Labor and Custodial Branch, Recycling Unit seeks a reliable working supervisor to provide work instructions to other employees and perform the same type work as that being directed. Performs administrative and technical supervisory functions for subordinates and ensures that all workers comply with safety and health practices.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
3502
Laboring
Grade Level
WS
06
Salary
$37.05
$43.17

Civil Engineer

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Engineer. The selectee is responsible for projects involving the study, design, construction, inspection, testing of civil systems and their associated components including drainage; stormwater; retaining structures; site utilities such as water, sanitary, electrical, gas, thermal utilities; transportation systems such as roads, pedestrian paths and transit systems; and tunnels.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0810
Civil Engineering
Grade Level
GS
11 - 13
Salary
$84,601.00
$156,755.00

Materials Handler (Special Functions) Supervisor

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Senate Office Buildings, Client Services Division, Special Functions Unit. Serves as a Material Handler Supervisor and has full responsibility for overseeing the operations in support of the SOB. The position is responsible for assigning, directing and reviewing the work of subordinates. The incumbent also performs nonsupervisory tasks in support of the unit’s mission. This position requires a valid D.C. or State driver’s license.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
6907
Materials Handler
Grade Level
WS
06
Salary
$37.05
$43.17

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 - 11
Salary
$44.76
$53.47

Sheet Metal Mechanic Helper

The position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief of Operations, U.S. Capitol Building, Assistant Superintendent, Tenant Services and Facilities Operation Division, Maintenance Branch. The selectee will serve as a Sheet Metal Mechanic Helper performing trades helper tasks and routine shop maintenance. The selectee will enjoy non-competitive promotion potential up to the WG-11 while working under journey-level mechanics.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
3806
Sheet Metal Mechanic
Grade Level
WG
05
Salary
$24.25
$28.29

Emergency Program Manager - (Incident Manager)

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Security Officer (OCSO), Assistant Director, Emergency Management and Resilience Division. The Emergency Program Manager functions as an Incident Manager who is the primary focal point for the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) on premise or ad hoc reconstitution thereof in potentially austere environments.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0089
Emergency Management Specialist
Grade Level
GS
13 - 14
Salary
$120,579.00
$185,234.00

Materials Handler Assistant Supervisor (Custodial)

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Capitol Building, Assistant Superintendent, Client Services Division, Labor Branch. As a Materials Handler Assistant Supervisor (Custodial), you will assign, direct, and review the work of subordinates, as well as evaluate their performance. You will plan, schedule. and coordinate work operations, solving problems related to work performed by the unit. You will perform non-supervisory tasks in support of the mission.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
6907
Materials Handler
Grade Level
WS
05
Salary
$34.80
$40.61

Management and Program Analyst (Project Management Information Systems Administrator)

This position is in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Engineer. This role serves as a Project Management Information Systems (PMIS) administrator responsible for developing solutions or recommended courses of action to address the needs of system users, managers, and stakeholders.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0343
Management And Program Analysis
Grade Level
GS
09 - 11
Salary
$69,923.00
$109,975.00

Electrician

This position is in the Architect of the Capitol, Senate Office Buildings, Electrical Branch. The position serves as a journeyman electrician with thorough knowledge of installation, operation, and troubleshooting of sophisticated electrical and electronic circuits/equipment and standard electronic components and controls.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
2805
Electrician
Grade Level
WG
11
Salary
$36.12
$42.20

Retail Coordinator

The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is seeking a Retail Coordinator to support the Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) Retail Division. The Retail Coordinator is responsible for retail planning, merchandising, visual presentation, administrative functions, contract surveillance support, and store operational support for the CVC’s gift shops, e-commerce, and food operations.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0303
Miscellaneous Clerk And Assistant
Grade Level
GS
08
Salary
$63,307.00
$82,305.00

Wood Crafter Assistant Supervisor (CNC)

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Library Buildings and Grounds, Assistant Superintendent Tenant Services Division. The incumbent serves as the Wood Crafter (CNC) Assistant Supervisor & shares responsibility with the Wood Crafter (CNC) Supervisor for assigning, directing & reviewing the work of subordinates; evaluating their work performance, planning, scheduling and coordinating work operations; Solving problems related to the work performed by Section employees.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
4605
Wood Crafting
Grade Level
WS
10
Salary
$44.76
$52.15

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

Plumber

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Engineer, Construction Division, Construction Branch. The selected individual for this position will perform plumbing functions, including maintenance, repair, installation and inspections of plumbing facilities and piping systems in multi-story, historic buildings. A Certified Welder is Desired.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
4206
Plumbing
Grade Level
WG
09
Salary
$32.52
$38.02

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

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

Program Specialist

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (OCAO), Human Capital Management Division (HCMD), Employee Programs Branch (EPB). The selectee is responsible for coordinating the AOC’s Onboarding/Offboarding and Student Loan Repayment Programs and performs a mixture of administrative and support functions across various programs and processes.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0301
Miscellaneous Administration And Program
Grade Level
GS
13
Salary
$120,579.00
$156,755.00

Electrician

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Facility Manager, Supreme Court Buildings and Grounds, Operations and Maintenance Division, Electrical and Elevator Branch. The AOC is responsible to the Judicial Branch for the structural and mechanical care of the Supreme Court Building and Grounds. The incumbent performs electrician duties in support of equipment and electrical systems in the Supreme Court.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
2805
Electrician
Grade Level
WG
11
Salary
$36.12
$42.20

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
10
Salary
$34.36
$40.14

Maintenance Mechanic General Supervisor

The incumbent is a Maintenance Mechanic General Supervisor and serves as Chief of the Projects Branch. The Projects Branch is subdivided into the Paint/Plaster, Sheet Metal, Wood Crafting, Masonry, Machine Sections and Grounds. The incumbent supervises the trades, crafts, and labor functions of construction, renovation, installation, maintenance, repair and tenant fit-out projects involving decorative painting/plaster, sheet metal, wood crafting, masonry, Machine Sections, Gardening & grounds.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
4749
Maintenance Mechanic
Grade Level
WS
15
Salary
$51.75
$60.35

Building Services Supervisor

This position is in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief of Operations, Superintendent, Capitol Building, Assistant Superintendent. The incumbent serves as the Building Operations and Services Manager and is responsible for supervising the Building Services Assistant Supervisor, Inventory Management, Building Services Inspectors, Purchasing Agents and providing services to the occupants of the U.S. Capitol Building and the Capitol Visitor Center (CVC).
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0301
Miscellaneous Administration And Program
Grade Level
GS
12 - 13
Salary
$101,401.00
$156,755.00

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
$41.70
$48.68

Maintenance Helper

The position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief Engineer, Construction Division, Construction Branch. The selectee serves as a Maintenance Helper performing developmental tasks, routine shop maintenance and helping journey-level tradesmen with routine tasks. Two vacancies are available.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
4749
Maintenance Mechanic
Grade Level
WG
05
Salary
$24.25
$28.29

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
$26.47
$30.88

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

Hazardous Materials Laborer

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Engineer, Construction Branch. The temporary position serves as a Hazardous Materials Laborer establishing containments, identifying, removing, packing, transporting, or disposing of hazardous materials. Performs diverse construction laborer duties assisting with demolition and clean-up at construction sites, erecting scaffolding, and using carpentry tools. We have four vacancies to fill.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
6907
Materials Handler
Grade Level
WG
06
Salary
$26.47
$30.88

Assistant Director of Labor and Custodial Service

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief of Operations, Superintendent, Senate Office Buildings. The incumbent serves as Facilities Manager, responsible for the management and direction of the Senate Office Buildings (SOB) labor and custodial operations. The purpose of this position is to provide facilities management expertise while ensuring high-quality service delivery in support of United States Senators, their staff, and the visiting public.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
1601
Equipment Facilities, And Services
Grade Level
GS
13 - 14
Salary
$120,579.00
$185,234.00

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

Supervisory Property Manager

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief of Operations, Executive Director, Senate Office Buildings, Tenant Services Division, Furniture Branch. The incumbent serves as the Supervisory Property Manager, responsible for leading and managing comprehensive logistics, supply chain, and asset management operations supporting over 250 Senate offices and facilities.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
2003
Supply Program Management
Grade Level
GS
13
Salary
$120,579.00
$156,755.00

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