Supervisory Environmental Engineer (Deputy Director)

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.

**This position is essential. The employee is required to report to work during emergencies and inclement weather situations. Major Duties: Supervisory and Leadership Responsibilities Provides input to the Director and office leadership regarding vision, operational planning, and budget in pursuing environmental program improvements. Provides administrative and technical supervision to professional and technical environmental staff within the Environmental Division. Plans, assigns, and evaluates work to ensure timely completion of projects and program objectives. Develops performance standards and conducts employee performance evaluations to support professional development, and organizational effectiveness. Identifies training needs and promotes employee development through mentoring, coaching, and technical guidance. Supports Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) principles and fosters an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Coordinates workload priorities, resource allocation, and operational objectives to support agency mission requirements. Environmental Program Management Leads and oversees agency-wide environmental compliance and environmental protection programs. Interprets and implements Federal, state, and local environmental regulations and standards. Develops environmental policies, procedures, guidance documents, and best management practices. Provides expert technical guidance on environmental engineering, permitting, compliance assurance, hazardous materials, spill prevention and response oversight, and leads the development of pollution prevention programs. Represents the agency in interactions with regulatory agencies, stakeholders, customer representatives, and external partners regarding environmental compliance matters. Assists in responding to regulatory inspections, audits, investigations, and regulatory enforcement actions. Environmental Engineering and Project Management Oversees work on such projects as environmental engineering studies, environmental planning efforts, and long-range master planning design initiatives to ensure application of evolving technologies and environmental compliance requirements, practices in remediation technologies and approaches. Reviews project specific work such as engineering designs, specifications, and operational plans for environmental compliance considerations. Provides technical oversight for environmental registrations, permitting, inspections, monitoring and reporting activities. Conducts environmental assessments, investigations, and compliance reviews. Supports sustainability and risk management initiatives across the Capitol Complex and at our Maryland and Virginia facilities. Develops and monitors project schedules, budgets, and deliverables. Contractor Oversight Serves as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on assigned contracts and projects. Reviews contractor submissions, technical deliverables, and project performance for compliance with contractual and technical requirements. Coordinates with contractors, consultants, engineers, and project teams to resolve technical issues and ensure project success. Technical Consultation and Advisory Services Serves as a senior technical advisor on complex environmental engineering and compliance matters. Provides briefings and recommendations to executive leadership, management officials, and stakeholders. Conducts research and analysis related to environmental regulations, engineering solutions, and emerging environmental risks. Supports emergency response activities involving environmental incidents, spills, or hazardous conditions.

To be employed by the Architect of the Capitol in a paid position, an individual must meet one of the categories below: A citizen of the United States; A person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B); A person who is admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; A person who owes allegiance to the United States (nationals of American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Northern Mariana Islands, and nationals who meet other requirements described in 8 U.S.C. 1408); or A person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States.