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Structural Engineer

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) in the Office of the Chief Engineer (OCE). The selectee will serve will on projects involving the study, design, construction, rehabilitation, inspection and/or testing of structural systems and their associated components to include but not limited to including building frames, foundations, tunnels, retaining structures, vibration‐sensitive elements, blast‐resistant components, and historic preservation.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0810
Civil Engineering
Grade Level
GS
13 - 14
Salary
$121,785.00
$187,093.00

Project Scheduler (Temporary)

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
$121,785.00
$158,322.00

Building Services Coordinator

This position is in the Senate Office Buildings, Client Services Division, Service Center Branch. The incumbent offers a variety of services to the occupants of the U.S. Senate Office Buildings and deals with diverse and complex problems in an efficient and timely manner in support of the daily operations of the building.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0303
Miscellaneous Clerk And Assistant
Grade Level
GS
05 - 07
Salary
$46,610.00
$75,059.00

Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic Assistant Supervisor

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Capitol Building and Capitol Visitor Center Operations and Maintenance Division; Maintenance Section, Night Maintenance Unit. The selectee will exercise technical and administrative supervision over workers performing air conditioning (A/C) mechanical work.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
5306
Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic
Grade Level
WS
10
Salary
$45.21
$52.68

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
$38.35
$44.74

Construction Representative (On Site) Night Shift

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief Engineer, Construction Division, Construction Branch. The selectee provides on-site construction direction for multiple projects and is responsible for various trades performing construction work at the site, including overall coordination of the individual trade and laboring efforts related to the project. This position is for dayshift.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0809
Construction Control Technical
Grade Level
GS
12
Salary
$102,415.00
$133,142.00

Construction Representative (On Site) Day Shift

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief Engineer, Construction Division, Construction Branch. The selectee provides on-site construction direction for multiple projects and is responsible for various trades performing construction work at the site, including overall coordination of the individual trade and laboring efforts related to the project. This position is for dayshift.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0809
Construction Control Technical
Grade Level
GS
12
Salary
$102,415.00
$133,142.00

Construction Representative

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Engineer, Construction Division, Construction Branch. The selectee oversees and manages the work of construction management teams. Projects involve renovation, restoration and improvement of structures in assigned jurisdictions which are of great historical significance and requires the use of specialized construction methods to accomplish the work.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0809
Construction Control Technical
Grade Level
GS
13
Salary
$121,785.00
$158,322.00

Elevator Mechanic (Electronics)

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), U.S. Capitol Building, Capitol Building and Capitol Visitors Center (CVC) Operations and Maintenance Division, Maintenance Branch, Elevator Section. As an Elevator Mechanic (Electronics), you will perform a variety of electronic functions in connection with the inspection, maintenance and repair of elevators, lifts, escalators, and other industrial equipment.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
5301
Miscellaneous Industrial Equipment Maintenance
Grade Level
WG
12
Salary
$38.35
$44.74

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
08 - 11
Salary
$30.89
$42.20

Management and Program Analyst

The position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief of Operations, House Office Buildings (HOB), Office of the Executive Director. The position performs analysis and advisory assignments related to the effectiveness of programs and/or the efficiency of the management of operations. The incumbent also coordinates all Time and Attendance and Leave Management operations.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0343
Management And Program Analysis
Grade Level
GS
09
Salary
$70,623.00
$91,815.00

Electrician

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief Engineer, Construction Division, Construction Branch. We are seeking a temporary journey-level electrician to perform electrical functions including maintenance, repair, installation and inspection of electrical service in the Capitol Complex historic buildings. We have five vacancies to fill. The position requires work experience at the Journey Level and must be reflected in the applicant's resume.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
2805
Electrician
Grade Level
WG
11
Salary
$36.49
$42.63

Director, Client Services Division

The position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief of Operations, Executive Director for Facilities, House Office Buildings, serving as the Director of the Client Services Division. Directs client services support functions for critical House buildings including the Rayburn, Longworth, Cannon, Ford and O'Neil House Office Buildings.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
1601
Equipment Facilities, And Services
Grade Level
GS
15
Salary
$169,279.00
$197,200.00

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
$24.45
$28.49

Budget Analyst

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Budget Division. The Budget Analyst provides budget analyst support to the ongoing mission operations and activities for the office.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0560
Budget Analysis
Grade Level
GS
12 - 13
Salary
$102,415.00
$158,322.00

Painter-Decorator Assistant Supervisor

Our work inspires a nation. We are the artisans, historians, and craftspeople who preserve and maintain the landmark buildings, monuments, art and grounds of the Capitol campus. This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Library Buildings & Grounds, Tenant Services Division, Projects Branch, Painting Night Section. The Painter-Decorator Assistant Supervisor will perform Painter-Decorator and Decorative-Plasterer duties in an extraordinary artistic and historical environment.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
4102
Painting
Grade Level
WS
10
Salary
$45.21
$52.68

Maintenance Mechanic Assistant Supervisor

The position is in the Architect of the Capitol, House Office Buildings, Assistant Superintendent, Facilities Operations Division, Mechanical Systems Branch.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
4749
Maintenance Mechanic
Grade Level
WS
10
Salary
$45.21
$52.68

Deputy Director, Legislative and Public Affairs

The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is seeking a highly accomplished executive leader to serve as the Deputy Director, Legislative and Public Affairs. Reporting directly to the Director, Legislative and Public Affairs, the incumbent serves as the principal deputy and trusted advisor responsible for advancing the agency's legislative affairs, congressional relations, strategic communications, public affairs, media relations and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0301
Miscellaneous Administration And Program
Grade Level
GS
15
Salary
$169,279.00
$197,200.00

Supervisory Horticulturist - (Director of Horticulture)

The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) has a leadership position as Director of Horticulture within Capitol Grounds and Arboretum (CGA); Horticulture Division. The Supervisory Horticulturist primary purpose of the position is to provide leadership and long-term planning for the Gardening Division, including planning and managing long term human capital, budget, customer experience, curatorial and other critical processes.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0437
Horticulture
Grade Level
GS
14
Salary
$143,913.00
$187,093.00

Supervisory Information Technology Specialist

This position is located in the Information Technology Division (ITD) Infrastructure Management Branch of the Chief Administrative Office (CAO). The incumbent oversees the planning, installation, configuration, testing, implementation and management of the systems environment in support of the agency's IT architecture and business needs. The incumbent provides AOC-wide support for the network infrastructure, servers, and Tier-3 support for desktop, mobile and printer endpoints.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
2210
Information Technology Management
Grade Level
GS
14
Salary
$143,913.00
$187,093.00

Supervisory Information Technology Specialist

This position is located in the Information Technology Division (ITD) Infrastructure Management Branch of the Chief Administrative Office (CAO). The incumbent oversees the planning, installation, configuration, testing, implementation and management of the systems environment in support of the agency's IT architecture and business needs. The incumbent provides AOC-wide support for the network infrastructure, servers, and Tier-3 support for desktop, mobile and printer endpoints.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
2210
Information Technology Management
Grade Level
GS
14
Salary
$143,913.00
$187,093.00

Electronics Mechanic

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief Operations, Office of Utilities and Power Plant Operations, Office of Assistant Director of Utility Distribution Services Division, Electronics Branch. The incumbent is an Electronics Mechanic in the Electronics Branch and may be assigned to either the Day or Evening Electronics Section.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
2604
Electronics Mechanic
Grade Level
WG
10
Salary
$34.71
$40.55

Supervisory Facility Operations Specialist (Director of Facilities Operations)

This position is located at the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Capitol Grounds & Arboretum (CGA). The Director, Facilities Operations serves on the CGA senior leadership team, contributing leadership and guidance to all aspects of the organization's operations; provides daily to long term supervision and guidance to the Maintenance Division comprised of pipefitters/irrigation specialists, automotive mechanics, engineering equipment operators, motor vehicle operators, masons and laborers.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
1640
Facility Operations Services
Grade Level
GS
14
Salary
$143,913.00
$187,093.00

Painter Refinisher Leader

This position is located in the Senate Office Buildings, Tenant Services Division, Painting Branch. The Painter-Refinisher Leader will lead a team of painters and refinishers while overseeing painting and refinishing projects.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
4102
Painting
Grade Level
WL
10
Salary
$38.21
$44.55

Electrician

The House Office Buildings seeks temporary Electricians for the upcoming 120th Congressional Moves Transition. This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), House Office Buildings, Electricial Branch. The incumbent performs journey-level Electrician duties operation and installation of a variety of electrical and adjunctive electronic systems and equipment. This requires a 6 day a week schedule, and overtime may be required and in some instances it may be mandatory.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
2805
Electrician
Grade Level
WG
10
Salary
$34.71
$40.55

Decorative Plasterer

The House Office Buildings seeks temporary Decorative Plasterers for the upcoming 120th Congressional Moves Transition. This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), House Office Buildings, Painting Branch. Decorative plasterers will serve as journey level Plasterers and perform standard painting tasks when necessary. This requires a 6 day a week schedule, and overtime may be required and in some instances it may be mandatory.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
3605
Plastering
Grade Level
WG
11
Salary
$36.49
$42.63

Laborer (Recycler)

Located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), House Office Buildings and Senate Office Buildings, Day or Night Labor Branch. The AOC seeks temporary Laborer (Recycler's) for the upcoming 120th Congressional Moves Transition. This position will be used to fill Day and Night shifts. Since office moves are scheduled 6 days a week, overtime may be required and will be mandatory. The Laborer (Recycler)'s will perform a wide range of laborer duties in support of the 120th Congressional moves.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
3502
Laboring
Grade Level
WG
04
Salary
$22.25
$25.92

Wood Crafter

Located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), House Office Buildings and Senate Office Buildings, Wood Crafting/Carpentry Branch. The AOC seeks temporary wood crafters for the upcoming 120th Congressional Moves Transition. Since office moves are scheduled 6 days a week, overtime may be required and will be mandatory. Seeking applicants with journey-level wood crafting and/or carpentry skills.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
4605
Wood Crafting
Grade Level
WG
10
Salary
$34.71
$40.55

Painter

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), House Office Buildings and Senate Office Buildings, Painting Branch. The AOC seeks temporary Painters for the upcoming 120th Congressional Moves Transition. Painters will use standard methods and special finishing techniques to perform coating work on furnishings and buildings. This requires a 6 day a week schedule, and overtime may be required and in some instances it may be mandatory.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
4102
Painting
Grade Level
WG
09
Salary
$32.85
$38.41

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
$36.49
$42.63

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
$34.71
$40.55

High Voltage Electrician

This position is located within the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Utilities and Power Plant Operations. The High Voltage Electrician is responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining high voltage electric power-controlling equipment and/or distribution lines. The ability to work on a rotating shift will be required. The ideal candidate will have five or more years of industrial and high voltage substation experience with an electrical master's license.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
2810
High Voltage Electrician
Grade Level
WG
12
Salary
$38.35
$44.74

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 Capitol 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