ECD Technical and Regulatory Support

Katmai•Richland, WA

9h•$150,000 - $175,000

About The Position

SUMMARY Provide consulting and strategic recommendations to the Environmental Compliance Division (ECD) based on document reviews, coordination of reviews, development of comments, assistance with assigned tasks, walk-downs, attendance at meetings with regulatory agencies, consolidation of comments for Department of Energy (DOE) Hanford submittals to the contractor, and resolution of comments as needed. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Review permit and environmental regulatory compliance program documents with the intent to provide technical and regulatory recommendations. Review ECD Document Processing and Management System (DPMS) procedures to ensure applicable environmental and regulatory requirements are addressed and up to date, and perform periodic assessments to determine ECD’s compliance with those requirements. Attend meetings with the DOE project/program organizations and regulatory agencies (Washington State Department of Ecology, Washington State Department of Health, and US Environmental Protection Agency) along with working meetings and technical workshops in support of permitting and project execution actions. Provide technical and regulatory reviews (including changes in regulatory and statutory drivers) to formulate and implement environmental and regulatory recommendations and effective strategies for permitting including reviews of contract deliverables related to these activities. Conduct regulatory analysis on the applicability, ability to implement, and impacts of environmental regulations, including new and proposed regulations. Support development of a focused Divisional Oversight Plan (DOP) that ensures compliance with all applicable environmental and regulatory requirements. Evaluate ECD and contractor oversight data and provide monthly updates with any performance trends, deviations and course correction. Support documentation of the focused DOP activities into the contractor assurance systems and develop oversight templates for routine action Attend ECD meetings, contractor interface meetings, document review–related meetings, and other meetings (such as design reviews), as assigned by the task monitor or designee. Support finalization and implementation of ECD Electronic Records management. Support review of contractor environmental sampling plans, quality assurance project plans, sample analysis data packages, and other environmental sampling documentation to verify compliance with the Hanford Analytical Services Quality Assurance Requirements Document (HASQARD), Department of Energy Consolidated Audit Program (DOECAP), and other applicable analytical quality assurance requirements. Maintain regular and punctual attendance. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

BS/BA degree in physical science or engineering.
Ten (10) years of relevant experience.
Extensive knowledge of DOECAP, HASQARD, and analytical laboratory quality assurance programs.
Highly experienced in environmental compliance, regulatory implementation, and regulatory permitting/field oversight/inspection activities.
Familiarity with the DOE verification of readiness processes.
Maintain proficiencies in the following via periodic training: WTP Site Access Radworker II Hazwoper 40- hour Respiratory Clearance (Medical, respirator training, etc.)
U.S. Citizenship required.
Must obtain and maintain any necessary security access and/or background checks.

Nice To Haves

Capable of reading, interpreting, and understanding DOE environmental, regulatory oversight, program, and project management policies, practices, and procedures.
Expert writing skills.
Working level knowledge of Hanford Site mission, activities and priorities.
Ability to interface successfully with senior level management.
Ability to work with government, regulatory agency, and contractor personnel to solve problems and formulate strategies for success.
Working level knowledge of DOE program and project management practices, policies, and procedures.
Experience in supporting programs and projects with analysis, tracking, monitoring, assessments, walk-downs, reviews and coordination.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Extensive experience using MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Excel, and/or other MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

Provide consulting and strategic recommendations to the Environmental Compliance Division (ECD)
Review permit and environmental regulatory compliance program documents
Review ECD Document Processing and Management System (DPMS) procedures
Attend meetings with the DOE project/program organizations and regulatory agencies
Provide technical and regulatory reviews
Conduct regulatory analysis on the applicability, ability to implement, and impacts of environmental regulations
Support development of a focused Divisional Oversight Plan (DOP)
Evaluate ECD and contractor oversight data and provide monthly updates
Support documentation of the focused DOP activities into the contractor assurance systems and develop oversight templates for routine action
Attend ECD meetings, contractor interface meetings, document review–related meetings, and other meetings
Support finalization and implementation of ECD Electronic Records management
Support review of contractor environmental sampling plans, quality assurance project plans, sample analysis data packages, and other environmental sampling documentation
Maintain regular and punctual attendance
Perform other duties as assigned