Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE)

DOEE is hiring! Apply for the Supervisor Environmental Protection Specialist (Associate Director) MS-0028-15, Job ID: 26650 (1 position).  This position is located in the Environmental Services Administration, Lead-Safe and Healthy Housing Division (LSHHD). The announcement is listed as “Open to the Public” and has a closing date of July 11, 2024.   For more detailed information regarding this opportunity, please visit careers.dc.gov and in the search area please enter 26650.

Calling all Certified Business Enterprises (CBEs)! Join us, DC Department of Small & Local Business Development (DSLBD), and Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE) at #Greenovation2024 to connect with industry buyers. Take part in matchmaking sessions, attend various workshops, and enjoy networking opportunities to build connections, gain insights, and discover how your firm can do business with relevant industry buyers including the DCSEU. Don’t miss out! 📅 Date: July 30th, 2024 🕒 Time: 11:00 AM - 5:15 PM 🔗 Registration here: https://bit.ly/4bGzNyv

Request for Applications – DC Green Cleaning Program The Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) is pleased to announce the availability of a grant for the development and implementation of the District’s Green Cleaning Program (GCP). This initiative aims to support Cleaning Service Providers (CSPs) in disadvantaged communities, specifically in Wards 5, 7, and 8 of Washington DC, in transitioning to safer and more sustainable cleaning products. Funded by the US Environmental Protection Agency’s Fiscal Year 2023 Pollution Prevention Grant: Environmental Justice through Safer and More Sustainable Products, the GCP Request For Application (RFA) has $284,000 allocated for the project over 24 months. Key components of the RFA include: Identification of CSPs in disadvantaged communities Implementation of an outreach strategy Development of capacity-building activities Financial assistance for CSPs transitioning to sustainable products Assessment, monitoring, and reporting on best practices and lessons learned The full text of the RFA is available on the DOEE website. To obtain a copy of the RFA, you can download it from the following link: https://lnkd.in/gpJrzVAJ. The deadline for application submissions is July 1.

DOEE is excited to share the final #AnacostiaRiver Corridor Restoration Plan - full of practical strategies to restore fish and wildlife habitat, improve water quality, adapt to climate change, and increase equitable public access to the river corridor. Comments being accepted until July 31 – read more here: bit.ly/ARCRP_Comment 

Cool job alert! For anyone passionate about watershed restoration and stormwater management. Come join a dedicated, experienced restoration team at DOEE. Apply by 6/27 by searching job 26460 at careers.dc.gov

The District's Department of Energy and Environment has released the Anacostia River Corridor Restoration Plan for public comment! This plan envisions a bold future for the Anacostia River - restoring the fish and wildlife habitat, improving water quality, adapting to climate change, and increasing equitable public access to the river corridor. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/enaFWU2y Public comments are due by July 2, 2024

DOEE was on hand today at RFK Lot 8 to setup for tomorrow's EV Grand Prix! Join us tomorrow for an exciting event kicking off at noon!

DOEE is hiring! Environmental Emergency Program Coordinator, Job ID - 26416 (1 position). This position is located in the Environmental Services Administration, Rail Safety and Emergency Response Division. The position is listed as "open to the public" and has a closing date of June 8, 2024. Those interested in this position should click on the link and enter Job ID - 26416. https://careers.dc.gov/

DOEE is hiring for a Railroad Safety Inspector! Search job ID 26261 at careers.dc.gov to apply! Job Summary The mission of the Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) is to protect and restore the environment, conserve natural resources, and improve the quality of life in the District of Columbia. As the nation's capital city, the District will become a model of environmental protection and sustainable environmental practices. In partnership with other District agencies, the federal government, business groups, non-profit organizations, and residents, the department will help instill environmental awareness through innovation and best practices.  This position is located in the Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE), Environmental Services Administration, Rail Safety and Emergency Response Division. The incumbent will report directly to the Associate Director or designee. The incumbent will be responsible for administration and enforcement of District and Federal safety laws and regulations that apply to the railroad industry. Promote and enforce standards and regulations concerned with one of the following disciplines within the District of Columbia. Duties and Responsibilities Plans and carries out periodic inspections at rail hazardous materials shipper/consignee locations including rail intermodal terminals/van yards, freight forwarders, import/export agents and tank car manufacturing and repair facilities. Responsible for assessing railroad compliance with the carrier’s track inspection process to support compliance with federal regulations within their assigned territory, and the improvement and advancement of railroad safety in areas related to track construction, track maintenance, repair activities, and employee safety. Plans and carries out periodic inspections of all signal and train control and highway-rail grade crossing warning systems in a territory to ensure that they are properly installed, operated, tested, and maintained by the railroads. Examines carriers operating rules, employee qualification guidelines and carrier employee training programs to determine compliance with existing Federal regulations and standards. Conducts periodic inspections by observing railroad employees in performance of operational duties related to the movement of trains for compliance. Responsible for the improvement and advancement of railroad safety in areas related to design, construction, inspection, testing, maintenance and use of railroad rolling stock and other related equipment appurtenances. Conduct periodic inspections of railroad cars and locomotives for compliance with federal safety standards.

DOEE is excited to announce the award of $350,000 to local non-profit @ElectrifyDC for a study and educational project that will help residents and multifamily building owners learn about the current capacity of the electrical grid and how it can support their use of more #cleanenergy resources such as #solar arrays and batteries. #cleanenergytransistion Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eAqa8qSr