Environmental Specialist Sr.

Overview

Advanced Technologies and Laboratories (ATL), a Planned Systems International (PSI) company, is hiring for a Senior Environmental Specialist in Richland, WA.

This position will support Navarro-ATL. Navarro-ATL is located in Richland, WA and operates, manages, and maintains the 222-S Laboratory Complex for the Department of Energy. Navarro-ATL members are Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc. (Oak Ridge, TN), and Advanced Technologies and Laboratories International (Gaithersburg, MD).

Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities

Provide environmental support for operations at the 222-S Laboratory Complex. Support and promote the Navarro-ATL (HLMI) Environmental Program. Provide technical expertise and operational support in regulatory areas pertaining to RCRA, TSCA, CWA, CAA, or NEPA. Identify opportunities for proactive improvement through routine assessments and participate in issue resolution.  Comply with Navarro-ATL policies and procedures. Ensure Environmental Program Principles are incorporated into 222-S Laboratory activities.

Under minimal supervision:

• Provide highly complex environmental technical support for programmatic activities, permitting and field compliance.
• Provide environmental expertise in support of work planning, waste acceptance, and technical document development.
• Support interactions with regulatory agencies to facilitate work progress, provide required notifications, and respond to inspections.
• Participate in development of strategies for permitting.
• Procedure development; author/own program plans and other procedures.
• Provide environmental oversight and complete assessments of complex activities and subcontractor performance.
• Prepare and deliver presentations and develop technical documents or calculations on environmental topics.
• As a subject matter expert provide regulatory analysis and implementation strategies as needed to support sustained 222-S laboratory compliance. Ensure projects and facility operations achieve environmental compliance and stewardship.
• Attend site-wide meetings; correspond with management, site contractors and regulators.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS Degree in related discipline and 10 years relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearance requirements, U.S. citizenship is required.

Desired Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of air, water, and hazardous radiological waste environmental regulations, permit compliance, monitoring techniques and methodologies.
• Knowledge and experience in working with government agencies, preferably with the US Department of Energy and the Washington State Departments of Ecology and Health, EPA, and NRC.
• Experience recognizing and applying a diverse array of environmental regulations, including NEPA, to support facility upgrade projects.

Compensation

Grade 20: $131,888 - $166,263

The grade level offered to the selected candidate will be based on business needs and the candidate's education, training, and/or relevant experience.

Company Benefits

PSI offers full-time, benefits eligible employees a competitive total compensation package that includes paid leave, and options for employer sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D coverage, legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance. Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pre-tax savings for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses. The company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan has an employer contribution match that is immediately vested. We invest in the professional growth of our employees through professional courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs.

EEO Commitment

It is company policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources by emailing HRDepartment@plan-sys.com, or by dialing 703-575-8400.