Supervisory Environmental Engineer (Deputy Director)

US Architect of the Capitol; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Architect of the Capitol is seeking a highly qualified Supervisory Environmental Engineer to serve within the Office of Safety and Code Compliance, Environmental Division. The incumbent acts as Deputy Director and leads environmental compliance, permitting, and environmental management programs affecting facilities across the Capitol Complex.

Specialized experience includes managing environmental programs, interpreting environmental laws, engaging regulators, and supervising staff.

Qualifications

• Experience managing environmental engineering or compliance programs.
• Ability to interpret Federal, state, or local environmental laws and regulations.
• Experience interacting with regulators or industry peers.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance on environmental engineering, protection, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead or supervise staff and teams within environmental programs.
• Oversee permitting, inspections, pollution prevention, and sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Environmental program management

Regulatory interpretation

Stakeholder engagement

Permitting & inspections

Technical guidance

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Job description

The Architect of the Capitol is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Supervisory Environmental Engineer to serve within the Office of Safety and Code Compliance, Environmental Division. The incumbent serves as the Deputy Director and as a senior technical and supervisory authority responsible for leading environmental compliance, environmental engineering, pollution prevention, permitting and environmental management programs affecting facilities and operations across the Capitol Complex.

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position.You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions.It is available for your review on the OPM web site at OPM qualification standards

Specialized experience:is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.
Candidates for the GS-14 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower (GS-13) grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience for this position is having experience that demonstrates all of the following:

• Managing or overseeing environmental engineering or environmental compliance programs;


• Interpreting and applying Federal, state, or local environmental laws and regulations;


• Interacting with regulators and industry peers or counterparts;


• Leading environmental projects involving permitting, compliance inspections, pollution prevention, environmental assessments, or sustainability initiatives;


• Providing technical guidance related to environmental engineering, environmental protection, or regulatory compliance; and


• Supervising staff, leading teams, or managing environmental program operations.