Framer #608

Department: Capitol Operations
Posting Date Range: 3/12/2026-3/26/2026
Pay Grade Range: $53818-$94155
Work Hours: 8:30am-5:30pm
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Remote Work Status: Onsite

The Senate Sergeant at Arms does not pay for relocation expenses.

This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description
This is technical work framing pictures, art, news articles, and memorabilia for Senate offices. Work includes cutting and jointing wood profiles into picture frames, using wood working machinery; preparing mats, and cutting glass to fit assembled frames. This position communicates directly and provides customer service to Senate office staff, SAA offices, and Secretary of the Senate offices. Work is performed with considerable independence under the general supervision of the Furnishings Fabrication Supervisor.

Key Accountabilities/Essential Job Duties
Constructs picture frames, specialty frames and flag boxes. Cuts glass to meet picture specifications. Repairs broken frames. Monitors inventory and requests supplies as needed. Maintains computer records and logs of frames issued, repaired and delivered. Prepares matting, including double matting, for special cuts, including newspaper articles and completes frame assembly. Other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Required Education
High school diploma (or GED).

Required Work Experience

• Three years of experience in frame construction or assembly; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the following knowledge, abilities and skills.

Required Special Skills/ Knowledge

• As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.
• Knowledge of professional techniques and practices used in framing pictures.
• Skill in assembling, matting and framing pictures.
• Skill in using glass cutting tools.
• Ability to operate woodworking equipment and machinery.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal relationship skills.

Working Conditions

• Work requires frequent physical effort standing, bending, stooping, arm movement, hand-eye coordination, and precision.
• Heavy (carrying of items more than 50 pounds).
• Work exposes the employee to hazardous materials (chemicals, fumes), noise, and dust.
• Work requires employee to wear uniforms (or gloves or other protective equipment besides a respirator).

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

To be employed by a Senate employing office in a paid position in the continental United States an individual must:
1. Be a U.S. citizen;
2. Be lawfully admitted for permanent residence and seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)(B);
3. Be (i) admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157 or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1158 and (ii) have filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; or
4. Owe allegiance to the U.S. (i.e., qualify as a non-citizen U.S. national under federal law).

Employment is contingent on background / security investigation results.

BENEFITS AT-A-GLANCE

The SAA provides a highly competitive benefits package for all SAA staff. Our benefits extend beyond health care coverage to help provide employees with student loan reimbursement, professional development, transportation subsidy, TSP/retirement savings, access to our Employee Assistance Program, and more! For more information regarding SAA’s benefits, please visit https://sen.gov/OPPW.

ACCOMMODATIONS

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the SAA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAA and need special assistance or an accommodation to complete the application process, please submit your request to employment@saa.senate.gov with “Accommodation” in the subject line.

VOLUNTARY SELF-IDENTIFICATION FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE

If you are identifying as veterans' preference eligible under the VEOA, please use this link to complete your application for Veterans' Preference AFTER you apply for this position. The link will also be available on the "Thank You" page after you have submitted your job application.

Candidates only need to apply one time for veterans’ preference to be considered for all future veterans’ preference positions within the Senate Sergeant at Arms.

• All supporting documents must ONLY be provided within the Veterans’ Preference Application and within the stated deadline of the job announcement.
• Late applications for veterans’ preference will not be considered.
• Documentation to obtain veterans’ preference will not be considered if attached to the job application.
• If you need to revise or resubmit your Application for Veterans' Preference/documents, please withdraw your previous Application for Veterans' Preference and resubmit. If you require assistance, please email SAARecruitment@saa.senate.gov.

An applicant who declines to self-identify as a disabled veteran and/or to provide information and documentation regarding his/her disabled veteran’s status will not be subjected to an adverse employment action, but the individual may be ruled ineligible for veterans’ preference.