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Photographer #504

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Summary

The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Photographer. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/1VNZQ. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.

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Summary

The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Photographer. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/1VNZQ. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.

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Accepting applications

Posted today · Apply by 06/23/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 23, 2026

Location

Few vacancies in the following location:

Washington, DC

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No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Relocation expenses reimbursed NoThe Senate Sergeant at Arms does not pay for relocation expenses. Salary $74,367 - $130,143 per year Pay scale & grade

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Promotion potential 0

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required - N/A

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 1060 Photography

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service

Drug test No Security clearance Not Required

Announcement number req998 Control number 872432900

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

Duties

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Plans, shoots and edits photographs for a variety of projects. Creates retouched images and intricate composites in Photoshop, suitable for official portraits of government officials. Conceptualizes and develops visual assets that align with SAA. Assesses color, density, and contrast in photographic images by applying principles of color theory to enhance visual appeal. Employs skilled batch imagery processing and metadata ingesting techniques. Maintains and cleans equipment, ensuring optimal functionality. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/YO0NL.

Qualifications

Other Duties/ Responsibilities

• Records and edits video to produce short-form video products.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and customers.
• Effectively communicates with a diverse group of subjects and provides clear direction in a respectful manner.

Required Work Experience

• Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience working as a professional photographer.

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 photographic principles including the framing and practices of photographic shoots.
• Skill in accurately assessing color, density, and contrast in photographic images with acute attention to detail.
• Knowledge of AP style caption writing.
• Skilled in batch imagery processing and metadata ingesting.
• Demonstrated skill with the Adobe suite and Photoshop, Photo Mechanic, and the Microsoft Office suite, on PC and Apple platforms.
• Communication and collaboration skills.
• Critical evaluation.

Desired Qualifications

• Captures, edits, and plans photography and short-form videos for a variety of projects.
• Produces engaging and relevant visual products that document meaningful, high-visibility, and often historic moments with skill, accuracy, discretion, and deadline discipline.
• Creates retouched images and intricate composites in Photoshop, suitable for official portraits of government officials.
• Adheres to Senate Photo Services' quality, style, and technical standards.
• Conceptualizes and develops visual assets that align with SAA in a collaborative team environment.
• Assesses color, density, and contrast by applying principles of color theory to enhance visual appeal.
• Employs skilled batch imagery processing and metadata ingesting techniques for accuracy.

In addition to the duties listed on the photographer position description, the other duties of the position are outlined below. These are not to be interpreted as exclusive or all-inclusive, and other duties may be required and assigned.

Working Conditions

• Since this position requires onsite presence in support of the U.S. Senate when in session, this position requires the employee to be available and prepared to work during a lapse, in inclement weather, on holidays, and during late night, overnight, and weekend sessions. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
• This position directly supports essential services of the U.S. Senate. As such, this position requires the employee be available and prepared to work during a lapse, in inclement weather, on holidays, weekends, and during late nights to ensure essential services to the Senate continue without interruption. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
• Moderate (carrying of items less than 50 pounds); work requires employee to be outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Work requires frequent physical effort walking, bending, crawling, and standing for long durations; working on ladders, scaffolding, or stages.
• Working in confined spaces (bending and crawling).
• Schedule fluctuates and the employee is expected to work early mornings, late evenings and weekends, with little to no notice.
• Some traveling may be required.

Education

High School Diploma/ GED.

Additional information

The Sergeant at Arms is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules, regulations, and applicable Federal Laws. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email SAARecruitment@saa.senate.gov with "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject line. No moving, relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position, or while in application for this position.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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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.

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.

Your application will be evaluated by a panel on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Highly qualified candidates may be interviewed and a reference check conducted.

Benefits

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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.

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.

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Required Documents

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• Your resume should include relevant work experience, applicable education and your contact information. For current or previous federal employees, include the pay plan, series and grade.

Subject to background/security investigation.

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

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All applicants must apply for jobs online using this link: https://sen.gov/YO0NL. Paper application materials, resumes and attachments that are sent via email, mail or brought in-person will not be considered or accepted. All applicants MUST attach their documents to the online employment application.

Agency contact information

Email SAARecruitment@saa.senate.gov Address U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms

US. Senate Capitol Office Building

Washington, DC, Washington, DC 20001

Next steps

Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

Help

• Your resume should include relevant work experience, applicable education and your contact information. For current or previous federal employees, include the pay plan, series and grade.

Subject to background/security investigation.

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

Help

All applicants must apply for jobs online using this link: https://sen.gov/YO0NL. Paper application materials, resumes and attachments that are sent via email, mail or brought in-person will not be considered or accepted. All applicants MUST attach their documents to the online employment application.

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Agency contact information

Email SAARecruitment@saa.senate.gov Address U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms

US. Senate Capitol Office Building

Washington, DC, Washington, DC 20001

Next steps

Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.

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Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Senate

The Office of the Sergeant at Arms (SAA) is the largest in size of staff and budget in the Senate. It is responsible for all Senate computers and technology support services, recording and photographic services, printing and graphics services, and telecommunications services. The SAA also provides assistance to all Senate offices with their staffing, mailing, purchasing, and financial needs. The offices of the SAA that are responsible for providing these and other services include Capitol Facilities, the Operations Division, Customer Relations, Financial Operations, Human Resources, and Information Security. The SAA also shares responsibility for the U.S. Capitol Police, the Senate Page Program, the Senate Office of Training and Development, and the Capitol Telephone Exchange. The Sergeant at Arms is an excepted service agency. Employment with the Sergeant at Arms does not confer the "Competitive Status" that generally results from selection and service in Competitive Service agencies.

Agency contact information

Email SAARecruitment@saa.senate.gov Address U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms

US. Senate Capitol Office Building

Washington, DC, Washington, DC 20001

Summary

The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Photographer. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/1VNZQ. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

Help

Accepting applications

Posted today · Apply by 06/23/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 23, 2026

Location

Few vacancies in the following location:

Washington, DC

Few vacancies

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Relocation expenses reimbursed NoThe Senate Sergeant at Arms does not pay for relocation expenses. Salary $74,367 - $130,143 per year Pay scale & grade

AD 00

Promotion potential 0

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required - N/A

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 1060 Photography

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service

Drug test No Security clearance Not Required

Announcement number req998 Control number 872432900

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