Job Information
Amentum Environmental Specialist in Richland, Washington
Title Environmental Specialist
Position Number 39144
Company WA River Protection Solutions
City/State Richland, WA
Location 2505 Garlick/RCHN
Posted 06/17/2024
Closes 07/01/2024
Regular/Temporary Regular
Full/Part-Time Full-Time
Job Responsibilities/Duties
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Hanford tank farms contain approximately 56 million gallons of radioactive and chemically hazardous wastes, most of which originated during the reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel to produce plutonium for defense. These wastes are stored in 149 underground single-shell tanks and 28 double-shell tanks. The mission of the DOE River Protection Project (RPP), one of the world's largest and most complex environmental cleanup projects, is to protect the Columbia River by eliminating the risk to the environment posed by this waste and protecting human health. Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS) key missions are to remove waste from Single Shell Tanks (SSTs) and place in Double Shell Tanks (DSTs), and then treat waste from DSTs to stage for eventual transfer to the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP) for future vitrification – a process of turning the waste into glass for future disposal. WRPS is the prime contractor responsible for the Hanford Tank Farms, and is a large company comprised of nearly 2,500 employees. WRPS was identified as "One of America's Safest Companies" in 2020; and was identified by the Association of Washington Businesses as "Employer of the Year" in 2021.
WRPS seeks two (2) environmental specialists who will support the Environmental Permitting organization. These Environmental Specialist positions will support various facilities to obtain or revise the required regulatory permits needed to accomplish mission and project deliverables, regulatory milestones, and potential court mandated schedules. Initial assignments are expected to be focused on dangerous waste permitting activities, but may also include air or water quality permitting, as organizational needs dictate.
The specific duties and responsibilities of these Environmental Specialist positions include but are not limited to:
*Prepare/Develop new or revised permits to support projects and facilities in meeting mission objectives, including interfacing with facility operations and engineering personnel, performing calculations, preparing diagrams and schematics, etc.
*Prepare overall permit packages for internal and external review, including permit submittals to the customer and then to various regulatory agencies.
*Provide oversight in the maintenance of existing permits, including interfaces within the environmental organization, projects, other functions, other contractors, and the customer as needed to ensure compliance, answer questions, identify solutions, and collaborate with others to address issues in a timely manner.
*Conduct regulatory analysis and research to support compliance determinations and positions, including interpretations of requirements in state and federal regulations, guidance, permits, case studies, and other environmental sources.
*Provide support for regulatory inspections and public comment response, including documentation to support public notices/public comment, as well as public meetings.
*Develop associated permit or environmental schedules for both the organization and project schedules and provide periodic updates to responsible organizations on status, including recovery actions if necessary.
*Provide technical support to environmental management on any permit or other environmental matters, including inputs to support companywide reporting, which could be daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annually.
*Work effectively with others to meet deliverables, solve issues in timely manner, seek innovative approaches, apply sound and reasonable logic, follow procedures and plans, and be open and transparent.
*Obtain environmental qualification(s) as may be identified by the environmental manager or environmental permitting manager.
*Perform other duties as assigned or delegated by management commensurate with training and qualifications.
Required Qualifications
Grade 18:
BS in Environmental Science, Engineering or related discipline;
Seven (7) years relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Grade 19:
BS in Environmental Science, Engineering or related discipline;
Nine (9) years relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level; however the scope of responsibility is larger, and the expected level of performance is increased.
Grade 20:
BS in Environmental Science, Engineering or related discipline;
Ten (10) years relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level; however the scope of responsibility is significantly larger, and the expected level of performance is greatly increased.
Desired Qualifications
*Working knowledge of Washington state dangerous waste regulations and practices (WAC 173-303)
*Familiarity with radioactive air emissions regulations (WAC 246-247) and criteria/toxic air pollutant regulations (WAC 173-400, WAC 173-460)
*Demonstrated experience performing environmental permitting activities or regulatory analysis
*Experience working extensively with environmental regulatory agencies to resolve permitting and compliance issues
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to communicate with multiple organizations and various levels of management.
*Ability to review and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
Compensation & Benefits
Grade 18:
Hiring Range Minimum: $104,175
Hiring Range Maximum: $131,425
Grade 19:
Hiring Range Minimum: $114,475
Hiring Range Maximum: $144,325
Grade 20:
Hiring Range Minimum: $126,025
Hiring Range Maximum: $158,875
Depending on the nature of your employment with WRPS, you can expect the following:
A business casual dress work environment: jeans are permissible (restrictions may apply).
Opportunity for work/life balance: a standard 4 x 10 work schedule, allowing more personal time to enjoy life outside of the office (other schedules and/or shift work may be required).
Many positions (non-bargaining) allow for a hybrid work environment, a combination of in-office and telework (restrictions may apply).
WRPS offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical/dental/vision, short-and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please visithttps://hmis.hanford.gov/hr/page.cfm/HEWTBenefits
In accordance with the company's philosophy on compensation for exempt and salaried non-exempt employees, WRPS takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining initial salary to include assigned job scope and responsibility, a candidate's qualifications as compared to internal comparators performing in a similar role, and the external labor market. A salary offer will be made within the targeted hiring range posted. Note a candidate's prior salary history will not be taken into consideration.
Relocation Funding Provided Yes
U.S. Citizenship Required Yes
Clearance Required No
Job Classification Exempt
Shift Work Required No
This contractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
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Family Medical Leave Act (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf)
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