Supervisory Environmental Engineer (Deputy Director)

Architect of the Capitol • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Architect of the Capitol is hiring a Supervisory Environmental Engineer to serve as Deputy Director in the Environmental Division of the Office of Safety and Code Compliance. The role is a senior technical and supervisory authority responsible for environmental compliance, engineering, pollution prevention, permitting, and environmental management programs affecting Capitol Complex facilities and operations, as well as facilities in Maryland and Virginia. The position is essential, and the employee must report to work during emergencies and inclement weather.

The incumbent provides administrative and technical supervision to environmental staff, advises leadership on operational planning and budgets, and leads agency-wide environmental protection and compliance programs. The position applies environmental regulations, develops policies and practices, oversees engineering projects and permitting, represents the agency with regulators and stakeholders, and provides technical advice to leadership. The role also includes contractor oversight, project management, emergency response support, and sustainability and risk management initiatives.

Requirements

• Meet OPM qualification requirements and all eligibility and qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service.
• Experience managing or overseeing environmental engineering or environmental compliance programs.
• Experience interpreting and applying Federal, state, or local environmental laws and regulations.
• Experience interacting with regulators and industry peers or counterparts.
• Experience leading environmental projects involving permitting, compliance inspections, pollution prevention, environmental assessments, or sustainability initiatives.
• Experience providing technical guidance related to environmental engineering, environmental protection, or regulatory compliance.
• Experience supervising staff, leading teams, or managing environmental program operations.
• Meet the education requirements for engineers through a qualifying engineering degree or an accepted combination of education and experience, as detailed in the announcement.
• Provide an official transcript before appointment.
• Pass a drug test; a negative result is required before appointment for candidates subject to screening.
• Meet the stated eligibility requirements for paid employment with the Architect of the Capitol.
• Report to work during emergencies and inclement weather situations.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Director and office leadership on vision, operational planning, budgets, and environmental program improvements.
• Provide administrative and technical supervision to professional and technical environmental staff.
• Plan, assign, and evaluate work; establish performance standards; conduct employee evaluations; and promote staff development through training, mentoring, coaching, and technical guidance.
• Coordinate workload priorities, resource allocation, and operational objectives, and support Equal Employment Opportunity principles and an inclusive work environment.
• Lead agency-wide environmental compliance and environmental protection programs.
• Interpret and implement Federal, state, and local environmental regulations and standards; develop related policies, procedures, guidance documents, and best management practices.
• Provide technical guidance on environmental engineering, permitting, compliance assurance, hazardous materials, spill prevention and response oversight, and pollution prevention programs.
• Represent the agency with regulatory agencies, stakeholders, customer representatives, and external partners; assist with inspections, audits, investigations, and enforcement actions.
• Oversee environmental engineering studies, environmental planning, and long-range master planning design initiatives, including consideration of evolving technologies and remediation approaches.
• Review engineering designs, specifications, and operational plans for environmental compliance considerations.
• Oversee environmental registrations, permitting, inspections, monitoring, and reporting; conduct environmental assessments, investigations, and compliance reviews.
• Support sustainability and risk management initiatives across the Capitol Complex and facilities in Maryland and Virginia.
• Develop and monitor project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Serve as a Contracting Officer’s Representative on assigned contracts and projects; review contractor submissions, deliverables, and performance for compliance with requirements.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, engineers, and project teams to resolve technical issues and support project success.
• Provide senior technical advice, briefings, and recommendations to executive leadership, management officials, and stakeholders; research environmental regulations, engineering solutions, and emerging risks.
• Support emergency response activities involving environmental incidents, spills, or hazardous conditions.

Benefits

• Health insurance plans
• Retirement system with investment options
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick and annual leave
• Life insurance
• Incentive systems
• Subsidized transportation
• Training and development opportunities
• Potential credit toward a higher annual leave accrual rate based on qualifying prior service
• Potential eligibility to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior