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Title Co-Op Business

Position Number 39291

Company WA River Protection Solutions

City/State Richland, WA

Location

Posted 08/08/2024

Closes 10/07/2024

Regular/Temporary Regular

Full/Part-Time Part-Time

Job Responsibilities/Duties

Hanford, located in Southeastern Washington state, was established to produce the world's first atomic bomb in the Second World War and continued producing plutonium for the Cold War efforts from 1945 to 1991. Washington River Protection Solutions' mission is to safely handle the byproduct of this massive operation, to ensure a clean environment for future generations.

The Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS) Co-Op Program provides opportunities for students to gain hands-on work experience in their area of study or interest. WRPS and Columbia Basin College (CBC) will collaborate to provide academic and professional opportunities for growth and development while helping them build the skills necessary for full-time employment post-graduation. Opportunities may be available to support project operations and project support to include the following fields of practice:

• Applied Management

• Business Admin/Accounting

• Computer Science

• Cybersecurity

• Database Administrator

• Engineering Technology

• Fire Science

• Health Physics

• Information Technology

• Nuclear Technology

• Occupational Health & Safety

• Project Management

Students will partner with subject matter experts, mentors, and other staff in the following organizations including, but not limited to:

Project Integration

Provides support to the TOC Project Manager and the Work Area Managers in the coordination and integration of project and interface functions and resources. The organization maintains authority for assigned program requirements, provides independent assessment of effective program implementation, and supplies qualified experts directly to the projects to assure that project work is safely and compliantly conducted in an efficient manner.

Radiological Controls (RadCon)

Responsible for the company-wide Radiological Control program, including safety related performance measures and indicators, policies and procedures, radiation protection program, ALARA program and reporting, ionizing radiation dosimetry and instrumentation services, and RadCon field support.

Finance

Processes, manages and maintains financials transactions and reporting for the tank operations contract in accordance with all applicable policies, procedures and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

ConOps and Human Performance Improvement (HPI)

Uses a systematic approach to improve productivity and competence for realizing opportunities related to the performance of people. Reducing human error and managing controls/defenses while maintaining a high level of Situational Awareness will ultimately lead to zero events or mitigate the impact, should an error occur.

Industrial Safety

Interpreting authority for industrial safety, occupational medicine, fire protection, case management, and other safety and health programs.

Security & Emergency Services

Ensuring compliance with safeguards/security requirements and emergency preparedness. In addition, the team trains an Emergency Response Organization at each facility to respond to emergency events that could occur. They develop and maintain emergency response procedures, plans, hazard assessments, and conduct Emergency Preparedness drills to evaluate the effectiveness of the program and to ensure the emergency readiness of each facility.

WRPS promotes equal employment opportunities to all participants based upon their training, performance, experience, and overall qualifications. Maintaining a workforce that represents a cultural diversity is a core strategic objective at WRPS. WRPS fosters a work environment where employees recognize, appreciate, respect, and value winning contributions of all people, regardless of their differences.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship

• At least 18 years of age

• Minimum overall GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)

• Enrolled as a full-time student (12+ credit hours) during the three quarters or two semesters immediately preceding the start of the internship. Full-time status is determined by the requirements of CBC

• Enrolled in a degree program at CBC that relates to WRPS work, with emphasis in specific disciplines that supports the cleanup mission and is relevant to the field of study

• Must have met with CBC Career Services.

Desired Qualifications

• 3.0 GPA

• Willing and able to work a minimum of 20 hours a week during the academic year and up to 40 hours a week during breaks.

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly Rate/Range:

• Freshman - $16.28

• Sophomore - $16.28 to $22.850

• Junior - $23.955 to $28.197

• Senior - $28.267 to $33.272

WRPS considers a candidate's discipline of study as it relates to the position being filled and current academic standing when determining hiring rate. Note a candidate's prior salary history will not be taken into consideration.

In accordance with the Service Contract Act, this position is also eligible for the health & welfare wage adder of up to $4.57 per hour.

Relocation Funding Provided No

U.S. Citizenship Required Yes

Clearance Required No

Job Classification SNE

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.

Applicants and employees have rights under Federal Employment Laws and are protected under federal law against discrimination. To view information regarding these rights, please click on these links:

• Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights.pdf)

• Pay Transparency Policy Statement

• Family Medical Leave Act (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf)

• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

• WA State Paid Family Medical Leave (https://paidleave.wa.gov/app/uploads/2021/12/2021.12.Six-things-to-know-about-Paid-Leave.pdf)