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Environmental Officer

Consolidated Nuclear Security

Job Location:

Oak Ridge, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 25 August 2026 (9 days ago)

Application Deadline: 22 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location:Oak Ridge TN
Job Title: Environmental Officer
Career Level From: Associate
Career Level To: Senior Specialist
Organization: Development Operations ()
Job Specialty: Core Engineering

What Youll Do

Interprets federal and state laws regulations and orders as they apply to environmental practices
Implements policies and procedures to ensure that these practices are in compliance with the appropriate statutes and regulations and regulatory reporting requirements are met
Ensures that inspections are conducted corrective actions are completed on time and all necessary documentation is kept
Investigates and resolves compliance problems questions or complaints received from within the company customers government regulatory agencies etc.
May develop and implement programs designed to increase employee awareness and knowledge of compliance policies
May audit and evaluate current policies procedures and documentation for compliance with government laws and regulations; does not litigate
Interacts with state federal and local organizations to maintain an awareness of and exert influence on regulatory as well as plant standard changes concerning waste accumulation disposal and minimization
Conveys pertinent environmental information and guidance to laboratory management and personnel promoting environmental excellence
Provides support and guidance on waste minimization and accumulation activities
Assists training personnel to determine environmental compliance training needs
May review some technical procedures to ensure that pertinent environmental and 90 days areas one year and 30 days PCB storage areas are operated and maintained properly
Assists waste management personnel in completion of disposal forms
Ensures that waste generated is adequately characterized documented segregated packaged labeled and stored in accordance with approved procedures and environmental regulatory requirements governing Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) mixed and radiological wastes
Develops implements and maintains written organizational procedures in the areas of RCRA TSCA and Spill Prevention and assists in training on these procedures

What You Can Expect

Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
Top-notch dedicated colleagues
Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
Career advancement and professional development programs
Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives

Minimum Job Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Physical Science Chemistry Physics or related from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico the Washington Accord or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET. OR MS in Engineering/Physical science. OR PhD in Engineering/Physical science.
There is a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) requirement up to 4 years post-graduation at time of offer and confirmed by transcript. Beyond four years from graduation engineering experience will supersede GPA as a requirement for hire.

3.0/4.0 minimum cumulative GPA for Bachelor degree
3.3 minimum cumulative GPA for Master degree
3.5 minimum cumulative GPA for PhD

Why Y-12

You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan prescription drug plan vision plan dental plan employer matched 401(k) savings plan disability coverage education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace at Y-12 you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.

Notes

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.

If a range of Career Levels is posted i.e. Senior Associate to Senior Specialist internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712) which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

This position may be categorized as a designated position identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709 requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical drug screening and background investigation. As an employee you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color gender sexual orientation gender identity age religion national origin ancestry genetic information disability or veteran status.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

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