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Department of Ecology Deputy Nuclear Waste Program Manager (WMS Band 3) in Richland, Washington
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The* Nuclear Waste Program {rel="nofollow"}(NWP) within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a *Deputy Nuclear Waste Program Manager (WMS Band 3) position. This position is located in our Richland Field Office (RFO) in Richland, WA{rel="nofollow"}. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
As the Deputy Program Manager, you will serve a unique role in the program with the opportunity to get familiar with the entire program, supervise staff, be responsible for specific work scope, and serve in a leadership role in the management team including acting as Program Manager when they are absent. In this role, you will help lead the programs management team and operations and oversee staff implementing state and federal environmental laws on the Hanford Nuclear Reservation and several other facilities in Washington that handle radioactive and hazardous waste. The Deputy Program Manager will also directly supervisor a high performing team responsible for managing budget, planning and dangerous waste permitting efforts for the Nuclear Waste Program. The Deputy will have the opportunity to drive completion of the Hanford Site-wide Revision 9 permit renewal and work to resolve regulatorily complex environmental problems across the Hanford site, engaging with other managers at other agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy. You will gain experience in the programs permitting processes, building consensus, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
*Agency Mission: *The mission of the Department of Ecology's is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations.
* * Program Mission: The Nuclear Waste Program's mission is to lead the effective and efficient cleanup of the U.S. Department of Energy's Hanford site and to ensure sound management of mixed hazardous and radioactive wastes to protect the air, water, and land.
The Nuclear Waste Program is responsible for implementing state and federal environmental laws on the Hanford Nuclear Reservation, and for fulfilling the State's obligations under the Hanford Federal Facilities Agreement and Consent Order. To accomplish this work, the Nuclear Waste Program is organized into seven sections: (1) Technology and Operations; (2) Waste Management; (3) Cleanup; (4) Tank Waste Treatment; (5) Compliance and Regulatory Assistance; (6) Public Involvement, and (7) Permitting, Planning and Budget. When fully staffed, the Nuclear Waste Program includes approximately 90 people.
Tele-work options for this position: *This position will be eligible for up to a 60% tele-work schedule. *Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in "other information." Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled. We will review applications on April 22, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before April 21, 2024. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to mak