Environmental Compliance Consultant

Job Description

Provides Environment Compliance Consulting - GSSC (Full-Time [W-2]) to support an engagement for the US Dept. of Energy (DOE) Hanford.  Preferred candidates present with relevant Government, Public Sector and Infrastructure (Nuclear and Environmental) experience (functional area experience also ideal).  

This service supports with relevant Government, Public Sector and Infrastructure (Nuclear and Environmental) experience (functional area experience also ideal) Sector Clients (For Present / Future Requirements) and ProSidian Team Members work as part of an Engagement Team Cadre (Labor Category) to fulfill T&M - Time and Materials (T&M) requirements for a Provide Environmental Compliance Technical Support on behalf of The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Hanford Site, Assistant Manager for Safety and Environment (AMSE), Environmental Compliance Division (ECD)

We aspire to build and enhance an exceptional and diverse team of high achievers who always put mission and the spirit of service first.  Environmental Compliance Support Specialist - GSSC Candidates shall work to support requirements for RFQ #FY23-08 - AMSE ECD Technical Support Swim Lanes and:

• Provide regulatory support to DOE Hanford’s environmental staff.
• Assist the ECD Director in evaluating the contractors’ performance in regulatory permitting activities, environmental compliance programs, and inspection/readiness activities; identifying environmental/regulatory performance issues that could impact the Tank Farms and Waste Treatment & Immobilization Plant (WTP) cost and schedule; and recommending effective and prompt strategies/solutions for driving/improving the contractors’ performance.
• Review permit documents media, design packages, and modifications. 
• Conduct walkdowns of field work, consolidation of comments for DOE submittal to the contractor, as well as comment resolution. 
• Support reviews of dangerous waste permit and air permitting submittals (for both radioactive and toxic air emissions).
• Support regulatory inspections at the Tank Farms and Waste Treatment & Immobilization Plant (WTP), involving review of responses to inspection reports for responsiveness, accuracy, and compliance with the regulations.
• Interaction with the environmental regulators.
• Conduct regulatory analysis on the applicability, implement ability, and impacts of environmental regulations, including new and proposed regulations.
• Work with the ECD Director to create a strategic electronic binder of regulatory letters to be used for strategic planning.
• Attend meetings held within Richland or on site at the WTP or Hanford Tank Farms.
• Attend meetings within Richland with the Washington State Department of Ecology and the Washington State Department of Health.

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Qualifications

The Environmental Compliance Support Specialist - GSSC shall have consecutive employment in a position with comparable responsibilities within the past five (5) years, must be able to use a computer to communicate via email; and proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) and related tools and technology required for the position. 

• Education – BS/BA degree in engineering, science, or business management.
• Experience – Five (5) years of directly applicable experience in an engineering, scientific, or technical field. Relevant experience includes, but is not limited to, knowledge of relevant technology and techniques, and experience in gathering data to assist in solving complex technical problems.
• Experience in Hanford Site, other Department of Energy Site, or relevant experience to demonstrate ability in environmental permitting, experience working with regulatory agencies, experience in problem resolution, demonstrable experience with problem resolution.
• Working level knowledge of Environmental Compliance, Safety and Health, Quality Assurance and Nuclear Safety related controls and requirements.
• Working level knowledge of or relevant experience and knowledge to be able to work with WAC 173-303, WAC 173-340, WAC 246-247, WAC 173-400, WAC 173-460, and DOE-EM policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated effective writing skills, proven experience in supporting programs and projects with analysis, tracking, monitoring, assessment, review and coordination. 
• Demonstrated effective communications skills.
• A knowledge of Microsoft (MS) 365 Word, PowerPoint, TEAMS and/or other MS Office tools.
• Knowledge of Hanford Site mission, activities and priorities. (preferred)
• Identification of any conflicts, potential conflicts, or perceived conflicts of interest with any Hanford Site contractors.
• Fully vaccinated against COVID, a granted exception to vaccination for COVID, or able to meet entry and testing requirements for entrance and work in federal buildings.

U.S.  Citizenship Required - You must be a United States Citizen

• Excellent oral and written communication skills (This employer participates in the e-Verify program)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Adobe)
• All ProSidian staff must be determined eligible for a “Facility Access Authorization” (also referred to as an “Employment Authorization”) by the USG’s designated Security Office.
• Other Requirements and Conditions of Employment Apply
• May be required to complete a Financial Disclosure Statement
• Must be able to submit to and qualify for varying levels of background investigative requirements, up to a Top Secret or DOE "Q" clearance.

TRAVEL:  Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings, events, site visits, or other training requirements.  Travel is coordinated with the technical point of contact and approved in writing by the Contracting Officer in advance, is allowed, in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations.  LOCATION:  Work shall be conducted at or in proximity to The Hanford Eastern Washington (Tri-Cities - Kennewick | Pasco | Richland) Area

Additional Information

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork – ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
• Leadership – ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
• Business Acumen – understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
• Communication – ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
• Motivation – persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
• Agility – ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
• Judgment – exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
• Organization – ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public, and social sectors
• Curiosity – the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
• Humility – exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have an impact and make a difference
• Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

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