Power Plant Operator Assistant Supervisor

Architect of the Capitol; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Architect of the Capitol is seeking a Director/Assistant Director level candidate for the Utilities and Power Plant Operations (CPP) to oversee the rotating Operations Branches A–D. The CPP provides steam for heating and chilled water for air conditioning across the Capitol complex, including the Capitol, House of Representatives, and Senate.

The role emphasizes supervision of power plant operations and meeting licensing requirements, including EPA Universal Certification within the first year

Qualifications

• Must meet eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the job announcement.
• Required licenses include NIUPLE First Class Power Engineer License; District of Columbia Class 1 Steam Engineer License; State issued Stationary Engineer License; United States Coast Guard Marine Engineer License.

Responsibilities

• Supervise employees performing power plant operation tasks.
• Oversee rotating operations branches A, B, C or D in CPP to ensure round-the-clock steam and chilled water supply for Capitol complex.

Job description

Summary

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC); Director, Utilities and Power Plant Operations (CPP); Assistant Director, Operations Division; Rotating Operations Branch A, B, C or D. The CPP operates around the clock to provide steam for heating and chilled water for air conditioning to the buildings of the U.S. Capitol, U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate.

Duties

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC); Director, Utilities and Power Plant Operations (CPP); Assistant Director, Operations Division; Rotating Operations Branch A, B, C or D. The CPP operates around the clock to provide steam for heating and chilled water for air conditioning to the buildings of the U.S. Capitol, U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate.

Requirements

You must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. You must meet the following SCREEN-OUT(S) required for this position. Ability to Supervise employees performing power plant operation tasks. The work requires the incumbent to hold and maintain current status for one of the following: Licenses: National Institute for the Uniform Licensing of Power Engineers (NIUPLE) First Class Power Engineer License; District of Columbia Class 1 Steam Engineer License; State issued Stationary Engineer License; or United States Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Engineer License. The work also requires the incumbent to obtain an EPA Universal Certification for refrigeration systems within the first year of employment.

Qualifications

The mission of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is to serve Congress and the Supreme Court, preserve America's Capitol and inspire memorable experiences. The AOC is responsible for the maintenance, operation, development and preservation of 18.4 million square feet of buildings and more than 570 acres of land throughout Capitol Hill. The AOC provides a welcoming and educational environment for millions of visitors through the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center and the US Botanic Garden. Learn more at https://www.aoc.gov/careers. The AOC prides itself on its Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Safety, and Empowerment (RISE).