Public Building Inspector – Facilities, Safety & Space

Architect of the Capitol; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 64,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Architect of the Capitol in Washington, DC is seeking a Building Inspector to inspect offices, foyers, safety equipment, and public spaces, ensuring safety and compliance for Members and staff.

The role emphasizes coordinating office space allocations, liaising with the Executive Director of Facilities, and addressing occupant issues in designated buildings. The position operates in an emergency essential capacity with a set Monday–Friday schedule.

Responsibilities

• The Building Inspector examines offices, foyers, safety apparatuses and other public spaces to detect and rectify maintenance issues for Members, Committees, and their staffs; arrange shop work when responding to inspections; and assist building management with assigning office suites to Congress Members and their respective staffs.
• Assist the Executive Director of Facilities in assigning office areas and storage spaces to Member offices according to established protocol. Act as liaison on behalf of the Executive Director to follow up on issues building occupants may encounter in their assigned buildings.
• Survey Administrative Assistants, Office Managers, or other essential office employees quarterly to gain feedback on the quality of services and areas for improvement.
• Receive and take immediate action to resolve complaints. If necessary, refer issues uncovered during inspections to the accountable shop supervisor for resolution.
• Update building occupants on work progress, offering a prognosis for its completion. Inform the supervisor of Building Services, the Director, or the Deputy Executive Director of critical problems or failures of shops to take timely corrective action.
• Check for the assigned facilities areas, structural quality, space conditions, and general safety. Provide or receive training, either on-the-job or through classroom training, to ensure that all safety practices and equipment are fully utilized.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job description

Architect of the Capitol in Washington, DC is seeking a Building Inspector to inspect offices, foyers, safety equipment, and public spaces, ensuring safety and compliance for Members and staff.

The role emphasizes coordinating office space allocations, liaising with the Executive Director of Facilities, and addressing occupant issues in designated buildings. The position operates in an emergency essential capacity with a set Monday–Friday schedule.