Waste Program Management Support
Waste Program Management Support
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Job Description
SUMMARY
Provide program support to the Assistant Manager for River and Plateau (AMRP). Provide executive-level management support for Hanford waste management programs (TRU MLLW LLW) and nuclear facility operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for independent evaluations/assessments of Hanford cleanup and waste management programs with a focus on National TRU Program activities including certification and shipping.
- Ensure compliance with waste acceptance criteria (WAC) for onsite radioactive and hazardous waste storage at Hanford and acceptance at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP).
- Maintain compliance with Department of Transportation shipping standards.
- Ensure project safety and regulatory documentation is complete accurate and reliable for submission to regulators or other DOE (Department of Energy) offices.
- Support operations at the Hanford Solid Waste Operations Complex (Central Waste Complex T Plant Low Level Burial Grounds) ensuring implementation and compliance with nuclear safety bases documented safety analyses and technical safety requirements.
- Conduct regulatory inspections and resolution of cited violations.
- Ensure compliance with DOE Order 435.1 Radioactive Waste Management including the performance of associated on-site assessments.
- Provide expert opinion and feedback at critical points in program/project activities.
- Provide detailed technical oversight and support to prevent programmatic failure due to for example failure to comply with regulations or nuclear safety requirements.
- Assist with the preparation of draft reports including safety analyses assessment regulatory documents waste acceptance criteria technical reports or other documents.
- Interface with a diverse range of people from the Richland Operations Office (RL) Office of River Protection (ORP) Carlsbad Field Office and WIPP contractors other DOE Contractors U.S. Environmental Protection Agency State Regulators and other stakeholders.
- Support the development and implementation of plans to mitigate programmatic risks and exploit opportunities for improving program activities.
- Assist with proactively identifying potential risks/opportunities through review of the programs and evaluation of program elements related to nuclear facility operations and TRU TRU mixed and low-level/mixed low-level waste management.
- Elicit information to support the development of products and the provision of assistance.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Ten (10) years of relevant experience to include:
- A minimum of two (2) years with program and/or project management in hazardous and nuclear waste clean-up projects.
- A minimum of six (6) years with radioactive waste management.
- A minimum of two (2) years with nuclear facility operations and nuclear safety requirements.
- Bachelors degree in relevant field of study. This would include science engineering and project/program management (business) degrees.
- Expert knowledge of DOE Order 435.1 Radioactive Waste Management. Knowledge shall allow the support staff to provide accurate input and recommendations to senior management including program and project managers.
- Expert knowledge of National TRU Program Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) Waste Acceptance Criteria and TRU waste certification and transportation requirements. Knowledge shall allow the support staff to interface directly with National TRU Program management.
- Knowledge of program and project management practices policies and procedures; preference for knowledge of and experience with DOE Order 413.3B Program and Project Management for the Acquisition of Capital Asset Projects. Knowledge shall allow the support staff to provide accurate input on the overall project to include scope definition baseline cost schedule baseline changes and earned value analysis.
- Participation in program and project reviews evaluations and assessments such as site certification audits performed by the Carlsbad Field Office for disposal of transuranic waste at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant.
- Must obtain and maintain any necessary security access and/or background checks. (generally U.S. Citizenship required)
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
- Knowledge of contract change management to review contractor proposals for accuracy and content.
- Knowledge of waste generation transportation treatment and disposal requirements. Hanford site specific knowledge of this subject is preferred.
- Ability to successfully communicate with a diverse range of people from various levels and organizations resulting in an unimpeded passage of information as to not cause delays in progress.
WORK SCHEDULE
Full-time. May be required to work additional hours as needed to complete assignment or project.
TRAVEL
None.
DRIVING REQUIREMENTS
None.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is primarily performed in a professional office setting including the normal office equipment (e.g. computer fax machines copier) and with a wide variety of people in differing functions personalities and abilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Position consists of sitting for long periods of time using hands/fingers handling reaching with hands and arms talking hearing; occasional walking or standing bending kneeling stooping and crouching. Moderate to extended periods of office work with heavy periods of computer usage. It is Katmais business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations according to applicable state and federal laws to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PACKAGE
- Pay range: $200000 - $215000per year.
- Eligible Benefits: Medical Dental Vision Life & AD&D Insurance Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance 401(k) Savings Plan Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Paid Time Off (PTO) 11 Paid Federal Holidays and Leave of Absence.
Compliance:
To be considered for this position all applicants must apply on the company website are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race colorreligion sex sexual orientation gender identity or national origin disability status protected veteran status marital status familial status or any other characteristic protected by law. Preference will be given to Ouzinkie Shareholders Descendants of Shareholders and Spouses of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e - 2(i).
Employment Type
Full-Time
