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NEOGOV · 3 months ago

Treatment, Storage & Disposal Facilities Compliance Inspector (Environmental Specialist 3, 4, or 5)

Benton County – Richland, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$59K/yr - $101K/yr

6+ years exp

The State of Washington's Department of Ecology is hiring a Treatment, Storage & Disposal Facilities Compliance Inspector within the Nuclear Waste Program. This role focuses on ensuring the safe management of nuclear waste and involves inspecting facilities undergoing closure or requiring post-closure monitoring to protect the environment and public health.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as program expert for the Hanford closure/post-closure Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities (TSDFs)

Provide guidance on leading inspections for the groundwater monitoring requirements that apply during closure and post-closure

Develop inspection scope through analysis of the compliance history of each facility, reviewing permit conditions (if final status conditions are in place), and consulting with project and permit staff

Conduct the field inspection by holding an in-briefing meeting, moving through the facility, interviewing facility personnel, and reviewing records

Develop and prepare final inspection reports following standardized processes

Follow up on observations and violations by engaging with permittee representatives until violations are either resolved or recommended for enforcement. If necessary, prepare a Recommendation for Enforcement and support enforcement as directed by management

Qualification

Technical Environmental ExperienceStateFederal RegulationsProject ManagementRecord Management SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsResearch SkillsCritical ThinkingCommunication Skills

Required

Six (6) Total years of experience and education combined

Experience must include demonstrated competence in the following skill sets: Ability to apply problem-solving skills and make recommendations or determine the best options; Ability to recommend priorities and deadlines; Ability to organize and evaluate information or data quality and summarize options; Ability to follow established procedures when conducting research and performing analysis

Education in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences; environmental or natural science interdisciplinary studies; environmental planning, or an academic discipline related to the duties of the position qualifies

Nine (9) Total years of experience and education combined

Experience performing environmentally based work, OR work related to the position, that includes one or more of the following: Technical Environmental Experience- understand State or Federal Dangerous Waste Regulations; Ability to follow policies and objectives for Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities (TSDFs); Project Management - Ability to cooperatively and effectively work with a Team while performing project management work with internal and external partners

Experience must include demonstrated competence in the following skill sets: Demonstrated organization and record management skills; Ability to use critical and analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to make cooperative decisions or determine a plan of action; Ability to cooperatively evaluate information and data to draw conclusions and recommend decisions or actions; Ability to cooperatively conduct research and perform analysis of qualitative or quantitative data

Ten (10) Total years of experience and education combined

Experience performing environmentally based work, OR work related to the position, that includes one or more of the following: Technical Environmental Experience- Reference and apply State or Federal Dangerous Waste Regulations; Ability to follow policies and objectives for Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities (TSDFs); Project Management -Ability to perform independent project management work while multitasking and effectively working with internal and external partners

Experience must include demonstrated competence in the following skill sets: Expert organization and record management skills; Ability to use critical and analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to make independent decisions and determine the best course of action; Ability to independently evaluate information and data to draw conclusions and recommend decisions or actions; Ability to independently conduct research and perform analysis of both qualitative and quantitative data

Proof of US Citizenship and a Social Security Number is required by the United State government for entry into the inspected facilities

Must meet the U.S. Department of Energy requirements to acquire and maintain a USDOE Badge for the Hanford Site

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

Must take and pass HAZWOPER training within the first six months, and annual 8-hour refresher course