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Industrial Controls Operational Technology Specialist

Architect of the Capitol
Architect of the Capitol Salary
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 12/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/21/2026
Duties

Summary

The position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC); Office of the Chief of Operations; Director, Utilities and Power Plant Operations; Assistant Director, Operations Division. The incumbent is responsible for communicating the functional requirements and specifications to the Information Technology Division (ITD) relating to the functional needs, operational reliability, and administration of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) located at the Capitol Power Plant (CPP).

Requirements

Qualifications

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on the OPM web site at OPM qualification standards GS-09 Qualifying on

Specialized experience: is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Candidates for the GS-09 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience in three or more of the following five items: (1) Acting as an expert in two or more of the following areas: design, operation, maintenance, and administration of Industrial Control Systems (ICS); (2) Assisting in the development of control logic and/or graphics of an ICS during installation of new system, or modifying control logic and/or graphics of existing ICS control to accommodate changes to the plant instrumentation and equipment; (3) Updating firmware or system software on all components in an ICS; (4) Performing routine system backups or performing a system restoration from a backup of an ICS; and (5) Communicating complex technical requirements and alternatives to non-technical personnel, including end users and senior management. Requirements A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field is required. Or Ten (10) years of experience in industrial control systems (ICS) are required. The following CompTIA Certifications (or approved equivalent) will be mandatory to have and maintain: CompTIA A GS-11 Qualifying on

Specialized experience: is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Candidates for the GS-11 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience in four or more of the following five items: (1) Acting as an expert in two or more of the following areas: design, operation, maintenance, and administration of Industrial Control Systems (ICS); (2) Assisting in the development of control logic and/or graphics of an ICS during installation of new system, or modifying control logic and/or graphics of existing ICS control to accommodate changes to the plant instrumentation and equipment; (3) Updating firmware or system software on all components in an ICS; (4) Performing routine system backups or performing a system restoration from a backup of an ICS; and (5) Communicating complex technical requirements and alternatives to non-technical personnel, including end users and senior management. Requirements In addition to meeting the requirements of this position at a GS-09 level: A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field is required. Or A certification in CompTIA A GS-12 Qualifying on

Specialized experience: is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Candidates for the GS-12 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience in all five of the items: (1) Acting as an expert in two or more of the following areas: design, operation, maintenance, and administration of Industrial Control Systems (ICS); (2) Assisting in the development of control logic and/or graphics of an ICS during installation of new system, or modifying control logic and/or graphics of existing ICS control to accommodate changes to the plant instrumentation and equipment; (3) Updating firmware or system software on all components in an ICS; (4) Performing routine system backups or performing a system restoration from a backup of an ICS; and (5) Communicating complex technical requirements and alternatives to non-technical personnel, including end users and senior management. Requirements In addition to meeting the requirements of this position at a GS-11 level: A Master's Degree in Computer Science or a related field. Or A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field and five (5) years of experience in industrial control systems (ICS) are required. The following CompTIA Certifications (or approved equivalent) will be mandatory to have and maintain: CompTIA A CompTIA Network

The mission of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is to serve Congress and the Supreme Court, preserve America's Capitol and inspire memorable experiences. The AOC is responsible for the maintenance, operation, development and preservation of 18.4 million square feet of buildings and more than 570 acres of land throughout Capitol Hill. The AOC provides a welcoming and educational environment for millions of visitors through the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center and the US Botanic Garden. Learn more at https://www.aoc.gov/careers. The AOC prides itself on its Core Values of Teamwork, Integrity, Professionalism, Pride and Safety.

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