Environmental Compliance Lead

Consolidated Nuclear SecurityOak Ridge, TN
Onsite

About The Position

Interprets federal and state laws, regulations, and orders as they apply to environmental practices. Implements policies and procedures to ensure that these work activities are in compliance with the appropriate statutes and regulations and that reporting requirements are met. Oversees specific projects from an environmental perspective at Y-12. Reviews and analyzes environmental documentation issued by the federal EPA, state, and local regulatory agencies. Determines impact on company operations and publishes compliance strategies and requirements. Evaluates proposed regulations to determine impact on company operations. Interacts with federal, state, and local regulators to resolve compliance issues; establishes permit requirements; and assists in EPA, state, and regulatory audits. Investigates and resolves compliance issues and problems, questions, or complaints received from within the company, customers, government regulatory agencies, etc. Evaluates current policies, procedures, and documentation for compliance with government laws and regulations. EC lead on projects at Y-12 - EC contact for permitting on responsible projects including excavation permits, JHAs, HIWs, and construction checklists - Provides guidance on RCRA, TSCA, Clean Air, Clean Water and CERCLA requirements for projects - Work with UCOR, TDEC, EPA, EM, NNSA and other parties for Project team (touches on all work across the sites that could affect each others scope)

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
  • Typical experience ranging from 7 to 10 years.
  • Requires a complete understanding and broad application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and all environmental regulations, including CERCLA.
  • Requires general knowledge of other related disciplines and/or functions as they interact at Y-12.
  • Must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related scientific major 2 years job-related, and 1-year nuclear experience; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative).
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "Q" clearance is required.
  • U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants.
  • Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation.
  • All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

Nice To Haves

  • Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status.

Responsibilities

  • Interprets federal and state laws, regulations, and orders as they apply to environmental practices.
  • Implements policies and procedures to ensure that these work activities are in compliance with the appropriate statutes and regulations and that reporting requirements are met.
  • Oversees specific projects from an environmental perspective at Y-12.
  • Reviews and analyzes environmental documentation issued by the federal EPA, state, and local regulatory agencies.
  • Determines impact on company operations and publishes compliance strategies and requirements.
  • Evaluates proposed regulations to determine impact on company operations.
  • Interacts with federal, state, and local regulators to resolve compliance issues; establishes permit requirements; and assists in EPA, state, and regulatory audits.
  • Investigates and resolves compliance issues and problems, questions, or complaints received from within the company, customers, government regulatory agencies, etc.
  • Evaluates current policies, procedures, and documentation for compliance with government laws and regulations.
  • Acts as EC lead on projects at Y-12.
  • Serves as EC contact for permitting on responsible projects including excavation permits, JHAs, HIWs, and construction checklists.
  • Provides guidance on RCRA, TSCA, Clean Air, Clean Water and CERCLA requirements for projects.
  • Works with UCOR, TDEC, EPA, EM, NNSA and other parties for the Project team.

Benefits

  • medical plan
  • prescription drug plan
  • vision plan
  • dental plan
  • employer matched 401(k) savings plan
  • disability coverage
  • education reimbursement
  • onsite workout facilities
  • onsite cafeterias
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