Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully)

Summary

The AOC is accepting applications for multiple Architecture Aide or Engineering Aide summer internships, that offer skill enrichment and experiential learning while promoting careers in public service.

Overview

Accepting applications

Open & closing dates
10/24/2022 to 01/31/2023
Salary
$15 - $15 per hour
Pay scale & grade
GS 00
Location
FEW vacancies in the following location:
- Washington, DC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Summer - Temporary 12 weeks summer internship position with an intermittent work schedule.
Work schedule
Full-time - This is a student intermittent position.
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
00
Job family (Series)
0999 Legal Occupations Student Trainee
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Suitability/Fitness
Announcement number
Summer-2023-001
Control number
685381400

This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Students

Current students enrolled in accredited educational institutions from high school to graduate level. Includes internships, pathways and other student programs.

Clarification from the agency

Applications will be accepted from students who are at least sixteen (16) years of age by June 30, 2023. You must be a student accepted for enrollment OR enrolled in a degree program. Enrollment must be with an accredited educational institution. This includes high schools, colleges or universities. Graduating seniors from high school, college or graduate school who are not continuing their education will not be considered eligible.

Duties

Architectural Aide or Engineering Aide: This is an announcement for students who are seeking or pursuing Architectural or Engineering degrees. This is also for students who have CAD experience. The Architectural Aide duties consist of providing assistance to Architects with basic architectural design services. The Engineering Aide provides assistance to Engineers with basic drafting, surveying, and other relevant engineering tasks.

Requirements Conditions of Employment

You must be a U.S. Citizen.
You must be able to pass a drug test.
Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related KSAs.
You must meet the requirements for the summer internship.

To be eligible, you must be a current student who meets the following requirements:

Applications will be accepted from students who are at least sixteen (16) years of age by June 30, 2023 AND currently attending a high school, college or university.

Note: Participation in the Summer Intern Employment Program is limited to a total of three years. Candidates are eligible to participate no more than three years, collectively or consecutively, in the Summer Intern Employment Program. Candidates who have reached the three years in the program will be deemed ineligible to participate this calendar year.

Qualifications

All students must be U.S. citizens.

Applications will be accepted from students who are at least sixteen (16) years of age by June 30, 2023 AND currently attending a high school, college or university.

High school students must have experience with computer aided design (CAD) and/or geographic information systems (GIS). College students must have a major in engineering or architecture or other related fields such as civil engineering, architectural engineering, architectural history, environmental design, landscape architecture, etc.

Note: Participation in the Summer Intern Employment Program is limited to a total of three years. Candidates are eligible to participate no more than three years, collectively or consecutively, in the Summer Intern Employment Program. Candidates who have reached the three years in the program will be deemed ineligible to participate this calendar year.

Education

To be eligible, you must be a current student who meets the following requirements:

Applications will be accepted from students who are at least sixteen (16) years of age by June 30, 2023 AND currently attending a high school, college or university.

High school students must have experience with computer aided design (CAD) and/or geographic information systems (GIS). College students must have a major in engineering or architecture or other related fields such as civil engineering, architectural engineering, architectural history, environmental design, landscape architecture, etc.

Additional information

Applicants must be a United States Citizen, or a person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B).

This is an Excepted Service Position in the Architect of the Capitol, a Legislative Branch agency of the Federal government. The position does not require or confer civil service Competitive Status. 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.

This position is NOT in the Bargaining Unit.

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.

Background Investigation - 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. Federal Law requires DHS to use the E-VERIFY system to verify the employment eligibility of all new hires, and obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system as a condition of continued employment.
For more information on E-Verify, please visit http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc_1185221678150.shtm

The Architect of the Capitol is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation 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.
All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.

Relocation Expenses are not authorized and will not be paid.
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.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

This is a Summer Student Hire Position. Students will not receive any benefits including leave, retirement, health benefits, etc.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Review your resume and responses carefully. Responses to job questions that are not fully supported by the information in your application package may result in adjustments to your rating. A Human Resources Representative will validate the qualifications of those candidates eligible to be referred to the hiring official. FORMS RECEIVED BY FAX, EMAIL OR U.S. POSTAL SERVICE DELIVERY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. You may call (202) 226-7000 for directions. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CLOSES AT 11:59 PM EST (EASTERN STANDARD TIME) ON THE CLOSING DATE.

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 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, or your score may be adjusted or lowered accordingly which may affect your overall final rating. Falsifying your background, education, and/or experience is cause 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.

Benefits

This is a Summer Student Hire Position. Students will not receive any benefits including leave, retirement, health benefits, etc.

Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

Required Documents for Summer Internship Positions

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 Summer Internship positions, you only need to submit: a) your resume and b) answers to the online vacancy assessment questionnaire. The online questionnaire contains eligibility questions and other relevant information. No additional documentation or attachments are required at the time of application.

Your resume should list your education, any relevant training, skills and work experience to include job titles, employment dates and job duties. Nothing further is required until it is requested by AOC’s Human Capital Management Division.

When asked to provide proof of enrollment in high school, trade school or college, students selected for a position need only provide one (1) of the following acceptable documents:

A copy of your current class schedule
A copy of your current school report card
A copy of your current college transcript - unofficial transcripts downloaded from your school website are acceptable
College acceptance letter if you are not yet enrolled
Letter from your advisor or registrar’s office indicating that you are a current student

Failure to provide the required document will end further consideration and/or result in the withdrawal of any tentative job offers.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

You MUST apply online. If you experience difficulties with the application process or do not have access to a computer, please contact the HR Specialist listed as the point of contact before the closing date of this job announcement.

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Agency contact information Talent Acquisitions

Phone

202-226-7000

Tac@aoc.gov

Address

Architect of the Capitol
2nd and D Street, S.W.
Washington, District of Columbia 20515
United States

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Next steps

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