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Purchasing Agent

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Superintendent, Capitol Building, Assistant Superintendent, Client Services Division, Service Center Branch. The candidate provides operational support for jurisdiction purchasing, customer service and office management. This is a developmental position leading to the full performance level of the position at the GS-08 grade level.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
1105
Purchasing
Grade Level
GS
06
Salary
$51,957.00
$67,543.00

Staff Assistant

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief Executive Officer for Visitor Services. The Staff Assistant serves as the primary administrative advisor and support professional to the Chief Executive Officer for Visitor Services and the Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Visitor Services. The incumbent provides executive level administrative support to both executives and coordinates and manages administrative functions that support the Capitol Visitor Center.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0301
Miscellaneous Administration And Program
Grade Level
GS
11 - 12
Salary
$85,447.00
$133,142.00

Senior Contract Specialist (Construction)

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Security Officer (OCSO), Administrative Services Division. The Senior Contracting official awards highly technical structural and mechanical systems in support of security projects of large occupied office buildings on Capitol Hill, with unlimited range based on approved funding for projects.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
1102
Contracting
Grade Level
GS
14
Salary
$143,913.00
$187,093.00

Custodial Worker Supervisor

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Superintendent, House Office Buildings (HOB), Assistant Superintendent, Client Services Division, Labor and Custodial Branch, Day or Night Labor and Custodial Sections. The incumbent is a Custodial Worker Supervisor and oversees the cleaning operations in the House Office Buildings.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
3566
Custodial Working
Grade Level
WS
04
Salary
$32.93
$38.35

Senior Contract Specialist (Construction)

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Security Officer (OCSO), Administrative Services Division. The Senior Contracting official awards highly technical structural and mechanical systems in support of security projects of large occupied office buildings on Capitol Hill, with unlimited range based on approved funding for projects.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
1102
Contracting
Grade Level
GS
14
Salary
$143,913.00
$187,093.00

Program Specialist

Position located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the General Counsel. Selectee provides property management and legal assistance support for AOC-leased properties under the guidance of the Realty Specialist and legal counsel. Assists the Realty Specialist with day-to-day program administration and serves as a back up to provide continuity of services to OGC.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0301
Miscellaneous Administration And Program
Grade Level
GS
09 - 12
Salary
$70,623.00
$133,142.00

Administrative Support Assistant

Position located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) Office of the General Counsel. provide a variety of administrative support functions for the OGC. The incumbent assists in the daily administrative operations of the office by performing a variety of administrative, clerical and technical support tasks that facilitate office operations.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0303
Miscellaneous Clerk And Assistant
Grade Level
GS
07 - 09
Salary
$57,736.00
$91,815.00

Supervisory Construction Representative

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Engineer, Construction Management Division. The selectee will serve as the Supervisory Construction Representative and assist the Director Construction Management Division in the execution of multi-million dollar construction projects.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0809
Construction Control Technical
Grade Level
GS
14
Salary
$143,913.00
$187,093.00

Pipefitter

This is a standard position description located in any Architect of the Capitol (AOC) Jurisdiction under the administrative authority of the AOC. The incumbent serves as an expert Pipefitter performing troubleshooting, repair and installing plumbing systems and components in assigned Capitol Complex work sites that include monumental iconic historic buildings with a complex infrastructure.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
4204
Pipefitting
Grade Level
WG
08 - 11
Salary
$31.20
$42.63

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
05 - 10
Salary
$24.50
$40.55

Electronics Mechanic (Fire Alarm Technician)

The position is located in the Architect of the Capitol; Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Superintendent, Capitol Building; Assistant Superintendent, Capitol Building and Capitol Visitor Center Operations and Maintenance Division; Maintenance Branch; Electrical Section, Day Electrical Unit and Evening Electrical Unit (including weekends and holidays as needed).
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
2604
Electronics Mechanic
Grade Level
WG
12
Salary
$38.35
$44.74

Wood Crafter-Locksmith Assistant Supervisor

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief of Operations, Executive Director of House Office Buildings, Director of Tenant Services Division, Carpentry Branch.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
4605
Wood Crafting
Grade Level
WS
10
Salary
$45.21
$52.68

General Engineer

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC); Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Executive Director of Facilities Operations, House Office Buildings (HOB); Tenant Services Division. The incumbent serves as a General Engineer, assisting the Director, Tenant Services Division in managing and administration of engineering projects in the HOB. Manages construction and renovation projects for HOB from planning to execution.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0801
General Engineering
Grade Level
GS
12 - 13
Salary
$102,415.00
$158,322.00

Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic Leader

This position serves in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief of Operations, Superintendent, House Office Buildings, Assistant Superintendent, Facility Operations Division, Mechanical Systems Branch, Mechanical Systems Day Section. The incumbent is an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic Leader and installs, repairs, and modifies air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and systems that regulate climatic conditions.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
5306
Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic
Grade Level
WL
11
Salary
$40.18
$46.88

Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor

Come work with us as a Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor located in the Architect of the Capitol; Superintendent, House Office Buildings; Assistant Superintendent, Facilities Support Division; Mechanical Systems Branch; Mechanical Systems Day, Evening or Night Section.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
4749
Maintenance Mechanic
Grade Level
WS
11
Salary
$46.27
$54.01

Contract Specialist

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief of Operations, Capitol Power Plant. The incumbent is a warranted Contract Specialist awarding and providing administrative contract support for contracts to the Capitol Power Plant. The Capitol Power Plant manages the year-round operation of the power plant, providing steam and chilled water to heat and cool the U.S. Capitol and 22 other facilities on or around Capitol Hill.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
1102
Contracting
Grade Level
GS
13
Salary
$121,785.00
$158,322.00

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

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

Electromotive Equipment Mechanic

The position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Senate Office Buildings, Assistant Supt Facilities Operations Division, Elevator and Subway Branch. The Electromotive Equipment Mechanic is responsible for the operation, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and electronic adjustments of the Senate subway system.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
5876
Electromotive Equipment Mechanic
Grade Level
WG
10 - 11
Salary
$34.71
$42.63

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

Operational Technology Cybersecurity Specialist

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Security Officer, Security Division. This position performs a variety of cyber security tasks in support of the AOC security program.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
2210
Information Technology Management
Grade Level
GS
14
Salary
$122,530.00
$159,286.00

Purchasing Agent

We love our jobs. Do you? Join our team as a Purchasing Agent located in the esteemed Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief Engineer. As a Purchasing Agent you will perform a variety of tasks related to the acquisition of supplies, materials, equipment and services for the Office of the Chief Engineer.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
1105
Purchasing
Grade Level
GS
08
Salary
$63,940.00
$83,119.00

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

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

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

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 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

Painter-Refinisher

We love our jobs. Do you? Join our team as a Painter-Refinisher located in the esteemed Architect of the Capitol, Library Buildings & Grounds, Tenant Services Division, Projects Branch, Painting Night Section. As a Painter-Refinisher you will be responsible for refinishing doors, door frames and other woodwork. You will participate in projects involving historical 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

General Engineer/Architect (Jurisdiction Program Manager)

This position is located in the Office of the Chief Engineer, Planning and Design Division. The selectee serves as liaison between the assigned Jurisdiction Executive Director and the Office of the Chief Engineer to manage agency-wide projects. The selectee will provide expertise, coordination, direction, and oversight of a program of projects to include development, planning, design, and construction stages.
Opening Date
Closing Date
Job Family (Series)
0801
General Engineering
Grade Level
GS
14
Salary
$142,488.00
$185,234.00

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

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

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

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