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Amentum Environmental Specialist Repost in Richland, Washington

Title Environmental Specialist Repost

Position Number 39326

Company WA River Protection Solutions

City/State Richland, WA

Location 2505Garlick/RCHN

Posted 09/09/2024

Closes 09/23/2024

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 an environmental specialist who will support the Environmental Programs, Reporting and Technical Support organization. The Environmental Specialist position will review new, proposed and final rule changes and new or modified contracts previously identified by requirements management processes as applicable to WRPS. Identify and facilitate environmental program owner or evaluator and facilitate reviews of new potentially applicable requirements and maintain documentation showing completed reviews.

The specific duties and responsibilities of these Environmental Specialist position include but are not limited to:

*Screen potentially applicable environmental requirements that emerge from the federal register, Washington state register, and other sources for applicability.

*Review new, proposed, and final rule changes and new or modified contracts previously identified by Requirements Management as applicable to WRPS.

*Working within identified processes, evaluate regulatory requirements for compliance applicability and implementation. Review processes to determine effective development and management of requirements implementation matrices (RIM) and compliance implementation matrices (CIM).

*Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and permits by assisting with creating compliance matrices for company-wide operations.

*Maintain environmental compliance matrices to ensure proper procedure and/or work practices are in place to maintain compliance.

*Establish and maintain configuration control of compliance matrices in IDMS.

*Provide technical assistance and oversight to line organizations and projects and assist environmental program owner and environmental file representatives supporting tank operations to maintain compliance with federal and state regulations, permits, and licenses.

*Coordinate with environmental protection program owners to ensure regulatory aspects and impacts are considered company, and sitewide.

*Interact with federal partners, EPA. Washington State Department of Ecology, Washington State Department of Health, and other site contractors and sub-contractors regarding Hanford environmental matters.

*Prepare, maintain, and revise appropriate procedures for implementing requirements, compliance matrices, environmental permits, and licenses.

*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.

*Perform other duties as assigned or delegated by management commensurate with training and qualifications.

Required Qualifications

Grade 18:

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, chemistry, environmental management, or related discipline, or, and equivalent combination of education, and experience plus a minimum of six (6) years of experience in environmental and regulatory reporting, analysis or sustainability related fields.

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

*Experience in reading and understanding environmental laws and regulations, chemical nomenclature, and analysis.

*Demonstrated experience performing environmental activities or regulatory analysis

*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.

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)

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