The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Senior Supervisor, Senate Photographic Services. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/J5NY. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.
Summary
The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Senior Supervisor, Senate Photographic Services. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/J5NY. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.
Oversees daily operations and service delivery across SPS teams including photography, video, post-production, and customer service. Supervises assigned staff; responsible for annual performance evaluations, scheduling, and leave approval in accordance with SAA policy. Coordinates staffing, resource allocation, and priorities to ensure timely, high-quality services for Senate clients. Acts as primary liaison for customer service and internal process coordination across SPS sections. Collaborates and ensure operational readiness of essential software, hardware, and data workflows. Other duties, as assigned.
For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/J5NY.
Qualifications
Other Duties/ Responsibilities
Serves as the Contracting Office’s Representative.
Serves as the Photographic Services Manager in his/her absence.
Required Work Experience
Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in photography, video, and/or visual communications, with at least two (2) years of work in a lead or supervisor capacity managing an operation in a high volume, customer-facing environment.
Required Special Skills/ Knowledge
Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, the structure, services, and protocols of the U.S. Senate and the SAA.
Knowledge of digital photography and video production workflows, including editorial, post-production, and asset delivery standards.
Ability to supervise and evaluate the work of a multidisciplinary team in a deadline-driven environment.
Ability to use independent judgement to resolve scheduling and service conflicts across visual services.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective staff supervision, cross-functional collaboration within SAA, and direct engagement with Senate offices, committees, and executive-level stakeholders.
Skilled in high-level representation and advocacy, frequently serving as the face of SPS in high-profile, high-pressure environments.
Demonstrated discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment in navigating sensitive and complex situations.
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.
Desired Qualifications
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively and diplomatically with individuals at all levels, and to foster strong working relationships across diverse teams, stakeholders, and Senate Offices.
Demonstrated ability to mentor, supervise, and develop a multidisciplinary team of creative professionals, including performance management, career development, and completion of administrative requirements.
Experience leading teams through organizational and technological transitions, including integrating new production, scheduling, or workflow tools.
Comfort and competence working in live, high-profile settings where adaptability, professionalism, sound judgment, and attention to detail are paramount.
Strong portfolio demonstrating operational reliability combined with creative vision, technical skill, and editorial judgment across photography and short-form video platforms.
Knowledge of archival best practices and metadata workflows for photo and video content in government or public institutions.
Working Conditions
Since this position requires onsite presence in support of the U.S. when in session, this position requires the employee to be available and prepared to work during government shutdowns, 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 government shutdowns, 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.
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Moderate (carrying items less than 50 pounds).
Work requires the employee to be outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
Work requires frequent physical effort walking, bending, crawling, standing for long durations.
Working on ladders, scaffolding, or stages.
Working in confined spaces (bending and crawling).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
All applicants must apply for jobs online using this link: https://sen.gov/J5NY. 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.
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:
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.
All applicants must apply for jobs online using this link: https://sen.gov/J5NY. 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.
