Architect

Benefits

Parental leave

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Non-birth-parent leave

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Family-building benefits

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Mental health support

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Relocation assistance

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Childcare support

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Learning budget

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Salary

$85K-$158K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

401(k) match

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$66,396 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+3.5% - Average

84% above the BLS role benchmark for design aggregate.

Matched to SOC 27-1024 - Design aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Design From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Staff Plus From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Schedule

Shift type

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Weekend work

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Application

Cover letter

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Assessment

Required From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Deadline

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Where they hire

Hires in: DC From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

About this role

Architect Washington, District of Columbia Summary The position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Executive Director, House Office Buildings, Director, Tenants Service Division, Tenant Projects Branch. Duties The incumbent serves as an Architect, performing a variety of duties that are broad in scope, with respect to the development of architectural designs and writing detailed specifications for new construction, interior and exterior alterations, restorations, additions, and repairs to existing buildings and structures coming under the jurisdiction of the House Office Buildings. The incumbent also performs duties involving interior environmental design. The duties stated below are at the GS-13 level. Duties include, but are not limited to: Provide direction and guidance to ensure that jurisdiction work complies with the International Building Code (IBC), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Life Safety Code (NFPA 101). Serve as an expert design architect for facilities or structures that utilize new technology and are considered to advance the state-of-the-art in architectural design. Responsibility includes space and furniture layout, design and selection of furniture and furnishings, color coordination, lighting, and preparation of drawings and specifications. Independently prepares preliminary and final designs, construction drawings, and specifications. Lead field inspections and takes field dimensions and profiles of existing facilities as required to prepare preliminary and final drawings for alterations, restoration, addition, and repairs. Compute floor areas and summarize space availability and allocation. Verify design requirements with agency guidelines, not limited to, Architect of the Capitol preservation Policy and Standards, Architect

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