External Job Opportunity
Title
Waste Management Specialist
Position Number
41119
Company
Central Plateau Cleanup Comp
City/State
Richland, WA
Location
Hanford, WA (200W)
Posted
04/16/2026
Closes
04/30/2026
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Full/Part-Time
Full-Time
Job Duties/Scope Of WorkWork Safe, Make a Difference, and Be a Part of History with the CPCCo Team!At the Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo), located in Richland, Washington, we are working to provide a sustainable future for the historic Hanford area through the protection of the Columbia River and the remediation of the Central Plateau. To achieve our mission, we need exceptionally talented, innovative, and driven people to help us reduce risks on the Hanford Site by removing some of the most hazardous waste streams and facilities in the Department of Energy (DOE) complex. If you would like to work with a highly skilled workforce to achieve unique and challenging goals that critically impact our environment and community, this is your chance to be a part of our legacy!A day in the life of a Waste Management Specialist includes, but is not limited to:* Interpreting waste management, treatment and transportation regulations.* Assisting generators in the compliant management of waste including mixed, low level, TRU, hazardous, recyclable, and non-regulated.* Supporting field activities.* Maintaining working knowledge of the treatment storage & disposal (TSD) facilities' waste acceptance criteria and the waste acceptance processes, on and off the Hanford Site.* Qualifying and performing visual and real time radiography (RTR) verification of waste streams.* Understanding and administering quality program standards.* Performing Solid Waste Inventory Tracking System (SWITS) data entry/IDMS workflow entries/Sharepoint reviews.* Supporting Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and work planning involving waste activities.* Performing chemical and radioactive waste characterization designations.* Interpreting laboratory analysis.* Reviewing various Project documents (treatment plans), sampling and analysis plans (SAPs) etc.) and providing comments as requested.* Providing waste packaging guidance.* Working with radioactive and hazardous materials/waste in radiological areas/hazardous waste sites.Basic QualificationsIntermediate Grade 14: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with 2 or more years of relevant experienceIntermediate Grade 15: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with 3 or more years of relevant experienceThe higher posted level has greater scope, complexity, authority, impact. The level offered to the selected candidate will be based on the needs of the company and the candidate's education, training, and/or experience.Desired Qualifications* BS degree in chemistry or in a technical discipline.* Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel).* Current or past Hazardous waste worker, Radiological worker 1, Hazardous Waste Designation, and/or Respirator Qualification* Previous experience with Washington State and Federal environmental regulations (WAC, RCRA, CERCLA, and TSCA), waste management, and radiochemistry.Compensation & BenefitsIn accordance with the CPCCo salary determination process, CPCCo takes into consideration the level of assigned job duties and responsibilities, and the candidate's education, training, and/or experience relative to internal peers and the external labor market. CPCCo will not solicit salary history for candidates.Expected annualized pay range based on full time schedule (40 hours per week):Intermediate Grade 14: $81,500 - $103,750Intermediate Grade 15: $81,500 - $114,100In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for variable pay awards.CPCCo's generous benefits package offers medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) employer match and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please see https://cpcco.hanford.gov/page.cfm/CareersA few benefits/perks you can anticipate, depending on the nature of your employment with CPCCo, include the following: - A casual-dress work environment, where jeans are a regular thing. - A standard 4-10's work schedule and a great community (https://www.visittri-cities.com/) that allows for long weekends and recharging on the Columbia River, on a golf course, at 200+ surrounding wineries, or at other Pacific Northwest destinations where fishing, hunting, snowboarding, hiking, and other outdoor sporting opportunities are in abundance.CPCCo is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Relocation Funding Provided
No
U.S. Citizenship Required
Yes
Clearance Required
No
Job Classification
Exempt
Shift Work Required
No
CPCCo is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and abides by federal, state, and local statutory requirements, including CFR 41 60-1.4 - Equal Opportunity, CFR 41 60-300.5 - Veterans, CFR 41 60-741.5 - Disabilities, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo) is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. CPCCo is an E-Verify employer.