A this is an excepted service position and does not require or confer civil service competitive status, permanent, full time job with Architect of the Capitol in Washington, District of Columbia. It pays $31.20–$36.24 per hour (annualised at 2,087 hours) at grade WG-08. Applications close on Oct 8, 2026 — 15 days left.
- Working pattern
- On site
- Who can apply
- Internal to an agency
- Clearance
- Other
Main duties
- 8:30 p.m. to 6:00.m. , AWS available.
- The Shift may change at management discretion.
- This position is essential.
- The employee is required to report to work during emergencies and inclement weather situations.
Full details
About the role
This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Superintendent Senate Office Buildings, Assistant Superintendent Facilities Operations Division, Electrical Branch. The incumbent serves in an Electrical Worker performing routine electrical tasks in support of journeyman Electricians.
What you will do
- 8:30 p.m. to 6:00.m. , AWS available.
- The Shift may change at management discretion.
- This position is essential.
- The employee is required to report to work during emergencies and inclement weather situations.
- Tour of duty may include holidays and weekends on a regular or recurring basis.
- Rotating shift work may also be required at management's discretion.
- Electrical Installation, Testing, Troubleshooting, and Repair: Assists journeyman electricians with stringing wire through conduit pipes and drilling holes.
- Uses wire cutters, screwdrivers, saws, electrical testing devices, soldering irons and other tools.
- Gradually progresses to more complex tasks and learns to diagnose and solve problems while installing and repairing wiring and electrical devices such as lighting control systems.
- Follows directions and tests electrical systems for continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
- Receives training and guidance to repair or install equipment such as motors and circuit breakers.
- Connects wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
- Installs wall switches and electrical outlets.
- Replaces light ballasts and installs lighting fixtures.
- Helps to assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures using hand tools and power tools Also works on building roof tops over one hundred feet from the ground.
- Preventive Maintenance: Assists in diagnosing malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
- Inspects electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
- Incumbent must follow all relevant safety rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- A citizen of the United States; A person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C.
- 1324b(a)(3)(B); A person who is admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C.
- 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C.
- 1158 and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; A person who owes allegiance to the United States (nationals of American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Northern Mariana Islands, and nationals who meet other requirements described in 8 U.S.C.
- 1408); or A person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States.”
Education
There is no educational requirement.
How you will be evaluated
Review your resume and responses carefully. Your eligibility for consideration and qualifications for the position will be determined based upon a review of your detailed resume and your responses to job specific self-assessment questions.
Your resume will be evaluated based on evidence of your ability to demonstrate the job elements for this position, possession of any specialized experience, and how well your background and experience relates to the self-assessment questions in the job announcement.
The self-assessment questions relate to the following job elements and competencies: --Appropriate Level of Supervision --Equipment Experience --Tools --Technical Knowledge --Safety & Dexterity Your responses to the self-assessment questions serve as the basis for your initial rating. You will receive a numerical score based on your responses to these questions.
Next, your responses will be evaluated by a Human Resources Specialist and/or a subject matter expert against the information provided in your resume and optional cover letter. Your resume must support your answers to the self-assessment questions. Falsifying your background, education and/or experience is cause for non-selection or disqualification from further consideration.
Please note that a complete application is required for consideration.
(Please review the “Required Documents” section of this job announcement to see what must be included in a complete application). You may preview questions for this vacancy.
Documents you must provide
- The Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) job application process is designed to ensure you only provide information necessary to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility for the position vacancy.
- To apply for this position, you only need to submit: a) your resume and b) answers to the online vacancy assessment questionnaire.
- The online questionnaire contains eligibility and screening questions and other relevant information.
- No additional documentation or attachments are required at the time of application.
- Your resume should list your education, training and work experience including job titles, employment dates, duties and accomplishments.
- Nothing further is required until it is requested by AOC's Human Capital Management Division.
- If additional documentation is required for the position, you will be asked to provide it during the interview or selection process.
- At that time, you may be asked to submit documentation to support statements made in your resume.
- For example, you may be asked to provide a copy of your diploma, college transcripts, or proof of Federal employment status.
- If the position requires licensure or certification, you will be asked to provide proof at the time of selection.
- If Veterans' preference is claimed, you will be asked to submit proof (DD-214, and, if claiming a 10-point preference, a SF-15 and the proof required by that form).
- Failure to provide the required documents will end further consideration and/or result in the withdrawal of any tentative job offers.
Benefits
A variety of health insurance plans; retirement system with investment options; paid holidays; paid sick and annual (vacation) leave; life insurance; incentive systems; subsidized transportation; training and development opportunities, etc. The Architect of the Capitol offers eligible employees opportunity to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program.
What to expect next
You will receive a notice generated by the USAJOBS System when you have successfully submitted your application. We will review your application and transcript(s) (if you are qualifying based on education) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. You can check the status of your application by logging into ***
You may also sign up to receive automatic emails anytime the status of your application has changed by logging into your USAJOBS Account, editing your profile and changing the ‘Notification Settings' to indicate that you want to be notified by email when the status changes.
Information regarding the status of your application should be updated in the system within two (2) weeks after the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
Additional information
Welcome Veterans. The Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) gives veterans' preference rights in the legislative branch to certain veterans as applied by the Congressional Accountability Act. Veterans' preference is applied on this vacancy announcement.
If you are a veteran and have been separated under honorable conditions, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility; SF-15, if applicable; and Department of Veterans Affairs documentation of disability, if applicable. For more information, please visit ***
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System. If you are exempt from registration under Selective Service Law, you must provide appropriate proof of exemption. Please visit the Selective Service System website for more information.
DRUG TESTING: The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is a Drug Free Workplace. As part of the AOC's suitability assessment, a candidate tentatively selected for a position who is not currently an AOC employee is required to submit to screening for illegal drug use. Satisfactory completion of a drug test is a condition of employment with the Agency.
A candidate must test negative prior to being eligible for appointment into a position. We will schedule, provide and cover the cost for the drug test. The selectee(s) under the vacancy announcement for this position is subject to a criminal record check by the U.S. Capitol Police and satisfactory adjudication to be eligible for employment at the Architect of the Capitol.
The Architect of the Capitol is an E-VERIFY Participant. E-VERIFY is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment authorization in the United States.
If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the DHS Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-VERIFY" electronic system.
For more information on E-Verify, please visit *** The Architect of the Capitol is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information and/or disability.
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Moving expenses are not authorized. Relocation expenses are not authorized. Probationary Period - A newly appointed selectee is subject to the completion of a one-year trial/probationary period, regardless of whether or not a trial/probationary period has been completed previously with the Architect of the Capitol or another Federal agency.
This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies in any of the jurisdictions of the Architect of the Capitol. All application materials become the property of the Architect of the Capitol.
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