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

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Construction Representative

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Engineer. The selectee works as a contracting officer representative, overseeing and managing construction and construction service contracts. Projects involve renovation, restoration and facility improvement on buildings which are of great historical significance, and of which specialized construction methods are required to accomplish 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) Supervisor

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Senate Office Buildings, Assistant Superintendent Facility Operations Division, Elevator Section. The Elevator Mechanic (Electronics) Supervisor oversees the maintenance and repair operations of elevators, escalators and other electronically controlled systems for the Senate Office Buildings.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
5301
Miscellaneous Industrial Equipment Maintenance
Grade Level
WS
12
Salary
$47.75
$55.75

Maintenance Mechanic Assistant Supervisor

This position is located in Architect of the Capitol; Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Superintendent Senate Office Buildings, Maintenance Branch, General Maintenance Evening/Night Section. As a Maintenance Mechanic Assistant Supervisor, you will serve as Assistant Chief of the Section. The Section performs air conditioning, electrical and plumbing work on an assigned shift.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
4749
Maintenance Mechanic
Grade Level
WS
10
Salary
$45.21
$52.68

Electrician Supervisor

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief of Operations, Superintendent, House Office Buildings, Assistant Director, Facilities Operations Division, Electrical Branch, Electrical Day, Evening and Night Sections.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
2805
Electrician
Grade Level
WS
11
Salary
$46.27
$54.01

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
$32.85
$38.41

Painter-Refinisher

The position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief Engineer (OCE) Construction Division, Construction Execution Branch. Serves as a Painter-Refinisher with responsibility for refinishing doors, door frames, and other wood work as well as participation in Painter-Decorator projects involving colors, complex striping, designs, and panel refinishing.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
4102
Painting
Grade Level
WG
10
Salary
$34.71
$40.55

Senior Cost Estimator

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Engineer. This role serves as a Senior Cost Estimator, supporting the Cost Estimating Group and/or the Construction Execution Branch developing cost estimates/proposals for new construction, interior and exterior alterations, restorations, additions and repairs to existing structures in the Capitol Complex.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0828
Construction Analyst
Grade Level
GS
13
Salary
$121,785.00
$158,322.00

Wood Crafter

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Superintendent, House Office Buildings, Assistant Superintendent, Tenant Services Division; Carpentry Branch.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
4605
Wood Crafting
Grade Level
WG
08 - 10
Salary
$31.20
$40.55

Safety and Occupational Health Manager

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of Safety and Code Compliance, Safety Division. The incumbent establishes policy and conducts oversight to ensure compliance with safety, fire and environmental laws and regulations. The Safety Division is responsible for policy and program development, implementation support and evaluations with regards to occupational health, safety and industrial hygiene.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0018
Safety and Occupational Health Management
Grade Level
GS
13
Salary
$121,785.00
$158,322.00

Floor Maintenance Technician

This position is located 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 Floor Maintenance Technician is responsible for cleaning floors, carpets, and walls along with surfaces made of bronze, concrete, glass, plastic, linoleum, marble, porcelain, sandstone, stainless steel, title, and wood throughout the Senate Office Buildings.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
3501
Miscellaneous General Services and Support Work
Grade Level
WG
06
Salary
$26.74
$31.19

Floor Maintenance Helper

This position is located 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 to learn the skills associated with, cleaning floors, carpets and walls in the Senate Office Buildings.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
3501
Miscellaneous General Services and Support Work
Grade Level
WG
05
Salary
$24.50
$28.58

Decorative Plasterer

This position is located in the Office of the Chief Engineer, Construction Management Division, Construction Execution Branch, Construction Execution Section. This position serves as a journey level Decorative Plasterer. If you have expert knowledge of plastering trade practices and skill in using specialized work methods and techniques to apply decorative plaster to antique finishes, this may be the job of your dreams.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
3605
Plastering
Grade Level
WG
11
Salary
$36.49
$42.63

High Voltage Electrician Supervisor

The position is in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Director Utilities and Power Plant Operations, Assistant Director Utility Distribution Services Division, Distribution High Voltage Electrical Branch, High Voltage Electrical Evening Section. The incumbent serves as the Supervisor of the High Voltage Electrical Section and provides supervision and coordination for service requests, construction and renovation projects, maintenance, and repair for the section.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
2810
High Voltage Electrician
Grade Level
WS
12
Salary
$47.75
$55.00

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
$34.71
$40.55

Educational Program Manager

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), U.S. Capitol Visitor Center (CVC), Exhibits and Education Division. The selectee serves as an Educational Program Manager responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating educational programs and resources for educators, students and general public audiences.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
1001
General Arts And Information
Grade Level
GS
11 - 12
Salary
$85,447.00
$133,142.00

Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Chief, Talent Acquisition Branch)

The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) has an exciting opportunity for an exceptional leader to be its next Chief of Talent Acquisition. The AOC is a Legislative Branch agency responsible to the U.S. Congress for the maintenance, operation, development and preservation of the United States Capitol complex. As a global destination for thousands of visitors, Capitol Hill intersects history, architecture and art with the birthplace of our nation's laws.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0201
Human Resources Management
Grade Level
GS
14
Salary
$143,913.00
$187,093.00

Maintenance Mechanic Assistant Supervisor

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief of Operations, Facility Manager Building and Grounds Supreme Court, Operations and Maintenance Division, Maintenance Branch Day. Serves as full Assistant Supervisor and is responsible for managing and overseeing operations, maintenance and repair of mechanical, plumbing, utility, HVAC, hydronic heating, steam generating equipment and building automation systems at the Supreme Court of the United States.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
4749
Maintenance Mechanic
Grade Level
WS
10
Salary
$45.21
$52.68

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 Laborer (Recycler) Leader is a working leader and will provide work instructions to other employees and perform the same type of work as that being led.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
3502
Laboring
Grade Level
WL
04
Salary
$24.45
$28.49

Pipefitter Leader

We love our jobs. Do you? This position is located in the esteemed Architect of the Capitol, Library Building and Grounds, Maintenance Branch, Plumbing Section. As a Pipefitter Leader, you will troubleshoot, repair, and install pipefitting system components in assigned Capitol Complex work sites that include extensive grounds and arboretum, monumental historic buildings with a complex infrastructure. The position is considered essential and is required to report during emergency closures.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
4204
Pipefitting
Grade Level
WL
11
Salary
$40.18
$46.88

Electrician

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 Electrician performs Electrician duties on any shift.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
2805
Electrician
Grade Level
WG
08 - 11
Salary
$31.20
$42.63

Decorative Plasterer (Painter)

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. As a Decorative Plasterer (Painter) you will perform intricate painting and decorative work requiring skill to restore decorative surfaces.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
3605
Plastering
Grade Level
WG
11
Salary
$36.49
$42.63

Carpentry Worker

The position is in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief of Operations (OCO) and the incumbent is a participant in the Architect's Apprenticeship Program (AAP) serving in House Office Buildings (HOB). The AAP will equip the participant with hands-on experience and industry knowledge and training in a skilled trade. Key Requirement: A participation agreement and service agreement are required and will be provided to the selected applicant upon offer.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
4607
Carpentry
Grade Level
WG
05 - 06
Salary
$24.50
$31.19

General Engineer/Architect (Planning and Program Manager)

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Security Officer (OCSO), Deputy Operations, Security Infrastructure Projects Division. The Architect/Engineer (Planning and Program Manager) is responsible for project management development, with emphasis on projects involving security infrastructure or facilities.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0801
General Engineering
Grade Level
GS
13
Salary
$121,785.00
$158,322.00

Materials Handler (Fork Lift Operator)

The Materials Handler (Fork Lift Operator) operates a fork lift to transport compressed bales of cardboard, magazines, newspapers, books and other materials compressed by a baling machine. The Materials Handler (Fork Lift Operator) also receives and unloads incoming vendor shipments and assists with disposal of waste materials.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
6907
Materials Handler
Grade Level
WG
06
Salary
$26.74
$31.19

General Engineer (Construction Management)

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief of Operations, Superintendent, Senate Office Buildings (SOB), Assistant Superintendent, Facility Support Division, Project Delivery Branch. The General Engineer (Construction Management) will provide design and project management support for the SOB facilities.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0801
General Engineering
Grade Level
GS
13
Salary
$121,785.00
$158,322.00

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
$36.49
$42.63

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
$121,785.00
$187,093.00

Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Maintenance Branch, Air Conditioning Section, Senate Office Buildings. The incumbent is an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic and performs duties involved with the installation, repair and modification of air conditioning systems and equipment that achieve regulated climatic conditions and a working knowledge of Building Automation System Network (BASnet).
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
5306
Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic
Grade Level
WG
11
Salary
$36.49
$42.63

Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor (Operations and Maintenance Supervisor)

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)
4749
Maintenance Mechanic
Grade Level
WS
11
Salary
$46.27
$54.01

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

Elevator Mechanic (Electronics)

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Senate Office Buildings, Elevator and Subway Branch. The Elevator Mechanic (Electronics) will install, maintain, evaluate and adjust, repair and calibrate electronic control equipment and systems in support of elevators and other electronically controlled systems.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
5301
Miscellaneous Industrial Equipment Maintenance
Grade Level
WG
12
Salary
$38.35
$44.74

PLASTERER, WG-3605-09

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Engineer, Construction Division, Construction Execution Branch. The selected individual for this position will perform journey level plastering work and must have a thorough knowledge of plastering trade practices and must be skilled in applying work methods and techniques.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
3605
Plastering
Grade Level
WG
09
Salary
$32.85
$38.41

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 night 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

Architect (Facility Assessments Program Manager)

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Engineer (OCE). This position will perform management for Facility Condition Assessment and studies with emphasis on projects involving work derived from the facility condition assessment database, and new or existing facilities and other requirements from the master plan. Proposes a life cycle implementation plan, rough order of magnitude budget, and timeline for each project.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0808
Architecture
Grade Level
GS
14
Salary
$143,913.00
$187,093.00

General Engineer/Architect (Facility Assessments Program Manager)

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Engineer (OCE). This position will perform management for Facility Condition Assessment and studies with emphasis on projects involving work derived from the facility condition assessment database, and new or existing facilities and other requirements from the master plan. Proposes a life cycle implementation plan, rough order of magnitude budget, and timeline for each project.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0801
General Engineering
Grade Level
GS
14
Salary
$143,913.00
$187,093.00

Carpentry Worker

The position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, House Office Buildings, Assistant Superintendent, Tenant Services Division, Carpentry Branch. The incumbent assists journey level workers in the performance of carpentry duties. The House Office Buildings seeks temporary Carpentry Workers for the upcoming 120th Congressional Moves. Workers will 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)
4607
Carpentry
Grade Level
WG
07
Salary
$29.02
$33.82

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

Laborer (Recycler)

Located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), House 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

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

Power Plant Operator Assistant Supervisor

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC); Director, Utilities and Power Plant Operations (CPP); Assistant Director, Operations Division; Rotating Operations Branch A, B, C or D. The CPP operates around the clock to provide steam for heating and chilled water for air conditioning to the buildings of the U.S. Capitol, U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
4742
Utility Systems Repairing-Operating
Grade Level
WS
11
Salary
$46.27
$54.01

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
$38.35
$44.74

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