Environmental Officer

Consolidated Nuclear Security•Oak Ridge, TN

5d•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 practices are in compliance with the appropriate statutes and regulations, and regulatory reporting requirements are met. Ensures that inspections are conducted, corrective actions are completed on time, and all necessary documentation is kept. Investigates and resolves compliance problems, questions, or complaints received from within the company, customers, government regulatory agencies, etc. May develop and implement programs designed to increase employee awareness and knowledge of compliance policies. May audit and evaluate current policies, procedures, and documentation for compliance with government laws and regulations; does not litigate. Interacts with state, federal and local organizations to maintain an awareness of, and exert influence on, regulatory as well as plant standard changes concerning waste accumulation, disposal, and minimization. Conveys pertinent environmental information and guidance to laboratory management and personnel promoting environmental excellence. Provides support and guidance on waste minimization and accumulation activities. Assists training personnel to determine environmental compliance training needs. May review some technical procedures to ensure that pertinent environmental and 90 days areas, one year and 30 days PCB storage areas are operated and maintained properly. Assists waste management personnel in completion of disposal forms. Ensures that waste generated is adequately characterized, documented, segregated, packaged, labeled, and stored in accordance with approved procedures and environmental regulatory requirements governing Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA), mixed, and radiological wastes. Develops, implements, and maintains written organizational procedures in the areas of RCRA, TSCA, and Spill Prevention, and assists in training on these procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Physical Science [Chemistry, Physics, or related] from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico, the Washington Accord, or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET.
OR MS in Engineering/Physical science.
OR PhD in Engineering/Physical science.
There is a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) requirement up to 4 years post-graduation at time of offer and confirmed by transcript.
Beyond four years from graduation, engineering experience will supersede GPA as a requirement for hire.
3.0/4.0 minimum cumulative GPA for Bachelor degree
3.3 minimum cumulative GPA for Master degree
3.5 minimum cumulative GPA for PhD
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status.
The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
This position may be categorized as a “designated position” identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709, requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
CNS is a drug-free workplace.
Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation.
As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter.
U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants.
All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

Responsibilities

Interprets federal and state laws, regulations, and orders as they apply to environmental practices
Implements policies and procedures to ensure that these practices are in compliance with the appropriate statutes and regulations, and regulatory reporting requirements are met
Ensures that inspections are conducted, corrective actions are completed on time, and all necessary documentation is kept
Investigates and resolves compliance problems, questions, or complaints received from within the company, customers, government regulatory agencies, etc.
May develop and implement programs designed to increase employee awareness and knowledge of compliance policies
May audit and evaluate current policies, procedures, and documentation for compliance with government laws and regulations; does not litigate
Interacts with state, federal and local organizations to maintain an awareness of, and exert influence on, regulatory as well as plant standard changes concerning waste accumulation, disposal, and minimization
Conveys pertinent environmental information and guidance to laboratory management and personnel promoting environmental excellence
Provides support and guidance on waste minimization and accumulation activities
Assists training personnel to determine environmental compliance training needs
May review some technical procedures to ensure that pertinent environmental and 90 days areas, one year and 30 days PCB storage areas are operated and maintained properly
Assists waste management personnel in completion of disposal forms
Ensures that waste generated is adequately characterized, documented, segregated, packaged, labeled, and stored in accordance with approved procedures and environmental regulatory requirements governing Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA), mixed, and radiological wastes
Develops, implements, and maintains written organizational procedures in the areas of RCRA, TSCA, and Spill Prevention, and assists in training on these procedures