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Merchandise Specialist

Architect of the Capitol
Architect of the Capitol Salary
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2026
Duties

Summary

This position is located in the Retail Division of the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center. This position is responsible for the buying and development of merchandise for CVC's two gift shops and ecommerce site. The position supports the Merchandise Manager by executing the merchandising plan and successfully implementing buying, pricing, inventory management and allocation strategies while maintaining effective relationships and communication with vendors and business partners.

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 http://www.opm.gov/qualifications. 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. To qualify, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal service (or equivalent experience) that includes: Buying merchandise, tracking shipments, receiving shipments, and resolving vendor issues Developing product assortment and visual merchandizing plans for a retail business Developing sales forecasts, budgets, and financial planning for a retail business Performing data analysis, data entry and clerical duties in a retail environment Familiarity with Point-of-Sale systems.

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 17.4 million square feet of buildings and more than 553 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 www.aoc.gov. The AOC prides itself on its Core Values of Teamwork, Integrity, Professionalism, Pride and Safety.

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