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

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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
$32.85
$38.41

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
06
Salary
$51,957.00
$67,543.00

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
$57,736.00
$75,059.00

Materials Handler (Forklift Operator) Supervisor

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Capitol Buildings, Superintendent Client Services Division. The Capitol Buildings is seeking a reliable and independent Materials Handler (Forklift Operator) Supervisor to be responsible for assigning, directing and reviewing the work of subordinates and evaluating work performance, planning, scheduling, coordinating work operations, and solving problems related to the work performed by the unit.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
6907
Materials Handler
Grade Level
WS
06
Salary
$37.43
$43.61

Deputy Architect

Would you like to join the builder and steward of the landmark buildings and grounds of Capitol Hill? Our staff at the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) work around the clock to preserve and maintain the historic buildings, monuments, art and inspirational gardens on the Capitol campus. The Deputy Architect supports and assists the Architect of the Capitol who is entrusted with preserving, maintaining and enhancing the national treasures that make up the Capitol complex.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0801
General Engineering
Grade Level
SR
00
Salary
$151,661.00
$226,500.00

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

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

Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic Worker

This position serves in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief of Operations, Superintendent, House Office Buildings, Assistant Superintendent, Facility Operations Division, Mechanical Systems Branch, Mechanical Systems Day, Evening or Night Section.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
5306
Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic
Grade Level
WG
08
Salary
$31.20
$36.24

Maintenance Mechanic General Supervisor

Come work with us as a Maintenance Mechanic General Supervisor located in the Architect of the Capitol, Library Buildings and Grounds (LBG), Facilities Operations Division, Maintenance Branch. You will serve as Principal Manager or General Foreperson of the Maintenance Branch; subdivided into the Heating Ventilation Air conditioning (HVAC), Plumbing, Maintenance Evening and Night trade shops, Elevator, Electrical, Fire Electronics, and Plumbing trade shops. We love our jobs. Do you?
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
4749
Maintenance Mechanic
Grade Level
WS
15
Salary
$52.27
$60.96

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

Project Scheduler

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief Engineer. The Project Scheduler serves as an in‐house, GC‐level scheduler responsible for developing, maintaining, and governing an Integrated Master Schedule across multiple, concurrent construction projects across the Capitol campus.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0809
Construction Control Technical
Grade Level
GS
13
Salary
$121,785.00
$158,322.00

Decorative Plasterer

The House Office Buildings seeks temporary Decorative Plasterers for the 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

Wood Crafter

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

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

Elevator Mechanic (Electronics) Supervisor

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol; Superintendent, House Office Buildings, Assistant Superintendent, Facility Operations Division; Elevator Branch; Elevator Day, Evening and Night Sections.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
5301
Miscellaneous Industrial Equipment Maintenance
Grade Level
WS
12
Salary
$47.75
$55.75

Materials Handler (Forklift Operator) Leader

The position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief of Operations, Supt Capitol Building, Assistant Superintendent, Client Services Division, Labor Branch, Night Labor Section. Serves as a working leader and operates a forklift. The position requires a current State Driver's License and a Certificate as a Powered Industrial Truck to operate a Forklift in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.178 (1) (6).
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
6907
Materials Handler
Grade Level
WL
06
Salary
$29.41
$34.31

Maintenance Mechanic

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Superintendent Senate Office Buildings, Assistant Superintendent Facilities Operations Division, Maintenance Branch, A/C Evening or Night Section and performs journey-level Maintenance Mechanic duties in electrical, plumbing and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC).
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
4749
Maintenance Mechanic
Grade Level
WG
11
Salary
$36.49
$42.63

Upholsterer

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Senate Office Buildings, Upholstery Branch. The incumbent serves as Upholsterer installing upholstery, drapery and window treatments. Work involves contouring surfaces; use of upholstery tools, machines and techniques; with extensive knowledge of the historic appearance. Incumbent also assists with carpet installation.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
3106
Upholstering
Grade Level
WG
11
Salary
$36.49
$42.63

Construction Representative (On Site) Night Shift

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief Engineer, Construction Management Division, Construction Execution 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 the night shift.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0809
Construction Control Technical
Grade Level
GS
12
Salary
$102,415.00
$133,142.00

Fabric Worker (Drapery Fabricator)

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief of Operations; Executive Director of Facilities Operations, Senate Office Buildings; Division Director Tenant Services Division, Upholstery Branch. The Fabric Worker (Drapery Fabricator) will be responsible for fabricating and servicing drapery.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
3105
Fabric Working
Grade Level
WG
09
Salary
$32.85
$38.41

Sales Associate

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)
2091
Sales Store Clerical
Grade Level
GS
05
Salary
$46,610.00
$60,593.00

Wood Crafter (CNC)

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Senate Office Buildings Wood Crafting Branch. We are seeking a Wood Crafter (CNC) to perform duties using Computer Numerical Control technology to create and maintain high-grade wooden items such as furniture, cabinets and decorative wood work.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
4605
Wood Crafting
Grade Level
WG
11
Salary
$36.49
$42.63

Business Financial Analyst

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief of Operations, Superintendent, Senate Office Buildings (SOB). The Business Financial Analyst serves as a principle financial advisor on the effectiveness of budget and financial operations and programs and administers the components of the budget that support the operational and construction activities within SOB.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0501
Financial Administration And Program
Grade Level
GS
11 - 13
Salary
$85,447.00
$158,322.00

Maintenance Mechanic

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
WG
09 - 11
Salary
$32.85
$42.63

Electronics Mechanic Supervisor

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Office of Utilities and Power Plant Operations, Office of the Assistant Director of the Utility Services Division, Electronics Branch. The incumbent is an Electronics Mechanic Supervisor in the Electronics Branch and may be assigned to the Day or Evening Electronics Operations and Maintenance Section.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
2604
Electronics Mechanic
Grade Level
WS
11
Salary
$46.27
$54.01

Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic Leader

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Superintendent, Senate Office Buildings. The Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic Leader 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
WL
12
Salary
$42.12
$49.17

Baling Machine Operator

The Architect of the Capitol; Senate Office Buildings; Client Services Division; Labor and Custodial Branch. Seeking a reliable Baling Machine Operator to sort materials by recyclable grades and operates baling machines with capacities of one half to one ton bales and uses a forklift and/or crane to move completed bales from baling machines and places bales on flatbed trucks for transport.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
5401
Miscellaneous Industrial Equipment Operation
Grade Level
WG
05
Salary
$24.50
$28.58

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

Fire Protection Engineer

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Senate Office Buildings, Facilities Support Division. The Fire Protection Engineer serves in a developmental capacity with responsibility for performing professional engineering work to protect life and property from destructive fire. The Fire Protection Engineer will perform a variety of more difficult assignments to develop experience.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0804
Fire Protection Engineering
Grade Level
GS
07 - 11
Salary
$57,736.00
$111,087.00