Treatment Storage and Disposal Facility Compliance Expert Environmental Specialist 5
Treatment Storage and Disposal Facility Compliance Expert Environmental Specialist 5
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Description
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring aTreatment Storage and Disposal Facility Compliance Expert (Environmental Specialist 5within theNuclear Waste Program.
Location:
- Richland Field Office in Richland WA.
- Upon hire you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Schedule:
- This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
- A minimum of two days per week is required in the office.
- Occasional travel and evening or weekend work may be required to fulfill inspection schedules.
- Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
- Apply by March 26 2025
- This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after March 26 2025 may not be considered.
Duties
This position serves as program expert for the compliance oversight of Hanford tank waste treatment storage and disposal facilities (TSDFs). The facilities include 177 tanks storing 56 million gallons of mixed radioactive/dangerous waste. Each of the 177 tanks includes multiple dangerous waste management units (DWMUs). The treatment facilities include the 242A Evaporator the Liquid Effluent Retention Facility with four milliongallon basins the Effluent Treatment Facility (ETF) the Waste Treatment Plant (WTP aka Vitrification Plant) and the Tank Side Cesium Removal DWMU.
In this role you will support the NWPs permit writers and engineers by recommending permit modifications based on inspection findings. You will coordinate with the NWPs air engineers regarding emissions from TSDFs that are regulated under the Air Quality Regulations and with the NWPs water quality permit lead regarding effluent discharges from the ETF to the State Approved Land Disposal Site. You will also coordinate with the programs Regulatory Integration Specialist and with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding treatment and disposal of used tank equipment into the Environmental Restoration Disposal Facility a Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act landfill.
These TSDFs are nationally significant and receive interest from the Director of Ecology the Governors office state legislators Congressional delegations from multiple states the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency multiple other U.S Executive branch and Cabinet agencies public interest groups and the news media.
What you will do:
- Conduct inspections and investigations at the tank waste TSDFs.
- Read analyze interpret and monitor documents in the operating record of the tank waste facilities.
- Conduct inspections of the waste generator locations associated with the tank waste facilities.
- Coordinate site visits oversight and return to compliance actions with internal project/permitting staff for the tank waste facilities.
- Document inspections observations and recommendations. Enter data into agency data systems.
- Develop strategies to achieve and maintain compliance at the tank waste TSDFs.
- Input data into and retrieve information from agency and program standard compliance applications such as RCRA Info SharePoint etc.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience please visit our Recruitment website.
Required Qualifications:
Ten years of experience performing environmentalbased work or work related to the essential functions and key activities of the position that includes:
- Developing reports based on observations and evidence.
- Conducting inspections of facilities.
Must also demonstrate competence in the following skill sets:
Using critical / analytical thinking and problemsolving skills to perform work tasks.
Reviewing and understanding information to determine compliance with regulatory requirements.
Conducting research or data analysis.
Examples of how to qualify:
- 10 years of experience.
- 9 years of experience AND 3059 semester or 4589 quarter college credits.
- 8 years of experience AND 6089 semester or 90134 quarter college credits (Associates degree).
- 7 years of experience AND 90119 semester or 135179 quarter college credits.
- 6 years of experience AND a Bachelors degree.
- 4 years of experience AND a Masters degree.
- 3 years of experience AND a Ph.D.
- 1 year of experience as an Environmental Specialist 4 at the Department of Ecology.
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
- Proof of US Citizenship and a Social Security Number is required by the United State government for entry into the inspected facilities.
- Must meet the U.S. Department of Energy requirements to acquire and maintain a USDOE Badge for the Hanford Site.
- Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license.
- Must take and pass HAZWOPER training within the first six months of employment and refreshers annually.
Desired Qualifications:
- Prior experience regulating or working at a hazardous waste Treatment Storage and Disposal (TSD) facility.
If you are excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly with every qualification in the job descriptionwe encourage you to apply.Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Department of Ecology we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.
Supplemental Information
Ecology does not use the EVerify system; therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information please visitwww.uscis.
Application Process
Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity equity inclusion and respect through a broad lens including race ethnicity class age religion sexual orientation gender identity immigration status military background language education life experience physical disability neurodiversity and intersectional identities. Qualified job seekers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Click Apply at the top of this page. Complete the entire application including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions and attach:
- Cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for this position
- Resume
Because we base our selection on the information you provide it is in your best interest to complete the application thoroughly.A resume will not substitute for the work experience section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields or supplemental question responses with comments such as see resume may be considered incomplete.
For detailed application information please visit our Recruitment website.Application Attestation: By submitting an application you are affirming that the information contained in your application and on all attachments is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any false or misleading answers may result in rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.
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Questions
- For specific questions about the position location options schedule or duties please contact Edward Holbrookat
- If you need assistance applying for this job are inquiring about the status of your application would like to request the full position description or have any other questions please contact the Recruitment Team at
About the Nuclear WasteProgram
The Nuclear Waste Program (NWP) is responsible for regulating the cleanup of the Hanford Nuclear reservation and regulating treatment storage and disposal of radioactive mixed wastes Statewide.
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washingtons environmental protection agency we are deeply committed to protecting preserving and enhancing Washingtons environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land air water and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance.We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership effective resource management teamwork professionalism and accountability.
Diversity Equity Inclusion and Respect (DEIR)are core values central to Ecologys work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
We believe thatDEIRis both a goal and an action. We are on a journey honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard seen and valued.
Ecology employees may be eligible for the following:Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s)Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)Vacation Sick and other Leave*11 Paid Holidays per year*Public Service Loan ForgivenessTuition Waiver Long Term Disability&Life InsuranceDeferred Compensation ProgramsDependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA)Employee Assistance ProgramCommute Trip Reduction Incentives(Download PDF reader)Combined Fund DriveSmartHealth*Click here for more information
To learn more about Ecology please visit ourwebsite explore Working at Ecology check out ourStrategic Plan and connect with us onLinkedInFacebookInstagramYouTube or ourblog.
Equal Opportunity Employer:The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural racial ethnic sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women racial and ethnic minorities persons of disability persons over 40 years of age veterans military spouses or people with military status and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty 60 days.
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