Groundwater Remediation Specialist

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Groundwater Remediation Specialist to join our team supporting the Hanford Site! This position is full-time and will be based out of Richland, Washington.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate Hanford cleanup and groundwater programs with a focus on remediation of groundwater activities and compliance/execution with Federal and Washington state regulation.

• Assist in document review and technical analysis of groundwater and source area contamination with regard to the CERCLA, RCRA, and AEA process.

• Ensure project safety and regulatory documentation is complete, accurate, and reliable for submission to regulators or other DOE offices.

• Participate in Hanford Groundwater Program operations (including Pump and Treatment Facilities, in-situ barriers, groundwater monitoring and sampling, well construction, well rehabilitation, and well maintenance), and Regulatory documentation and technical analyses as it affects groundwater program activities.

• Make on-site assessments related to groundwater programs.

• Provide expert opinion and feedback on program/project activities.

• Provide detailed technical oversight, support to prevent programmatic failure (for example, failure to comply with regulations or enforceable documents), and assess effectiveness and performance of groundwater activities.

• Assist in preparation and review of draft reports, including technical analyses, assessment of 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), SNRL field Office, PNNL, other DOE Contractors, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, State Regulators, tribes, and other stakeholders.

• Support the development and implementation of plans to mitigate programmatic risks and exploit opportunities for improving program activities.

• Provide related technical and strategical expertise in compliant groundwater program management operations and groundwater program management practices.

• Provides support for Hanford groundwater program management and facility operations.

• Assist with proactively identifying potential risks/opportunities through review of the programs and evaluation of program elements related to groundwater program facility operations.

• Travel to support optimization and remediation objectives.

Requirements

• Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field of study and 10+ years of relevant experience; additional, relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.

• Clearance – To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.

• Expert writing skills, proven experience in supporting programs and projects with analysis, tracking, monitoring, assessment, review and coordination.

• Excellent communications skills.

• Knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MII estimating software, and/or other MS Office tools.

• Knowledge in assessment and monitoring of environmental contamination and evaluation of fate and transport of radiological and non-radiological contaminants.

• Knowledge of state regulations as it pertains to RCRA and CERCLA.

• Knowledge in management of design, fabrication, installation, startup, and operation of remedial systems for treatment of soil and groundwater.

• Knowledge of contamination by a wide variety of contaminants, including petroleum, volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds, metals, toxic anions, and radionuclides.

• Knowledge of in situ and ex situ soil remediation techniques, including design, installation, and operation of dewatering systems, in situ and ex situ groundwater remediation.

• Knowledge of design, construction, operation, and maintenance of groundwater extraction and injection wells.

• Knowledge of DOE/RL policies and procedures is preferred.

• 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.

• 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.

• Sufficient knowledge of contract change management to review contractor proposals for accuracy and content.

• Knowledge of groundwater modeling techniques and software.

• Experience in the use of MODFLOW and STOMP.

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of Hanford Site Groundwater treatment operations is preferred.

• Knowledge of Hanford Site Groundwater well drilling, maintenance, and rehabilitation operations is preferred.

• Knowledge of Hanford Site Groundwater treatment operations is preferred.

• Knowledge of the Hanford Federal Facility Agreement and Consent Order is preferred.

About the Site

The Hanford Site, located within a 580-square-mile section of semi-arid desert in Richland, Washington, was established in 1943 as part of the Manhattan Project to produce plutonium for national defense. Here, the DOE focuses on environmental restoration, waste management, scientific and environmental research and development of radioactive waste technologies. Under the Tri-Party Agreement, lower-level hazardous wastes are buried in huge, lined pits that will be sealed and monitored with sophisticated instruments for many years (https://energy.gov).  

ABOUT GEM

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are:

• Our philosophy – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success.

• Our relationships – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions.

• Our team – We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in-office.

• Our community involvement – Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non-profit organizations.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience. To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.

Please Note: With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

GEM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.