Environmental Specialist - Clean Air

Consolidated Nuclear Security•Oak Ridge, TN

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Specialist provides environmental compliance subject matter expertise and technical support to Y-12 National Security Complex operations, promoting compliance with applicable state and federal environmental laws and DOE Orders related to the Y-12 Clean Air Compliance Program and Radiological National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) Program. The role reviews and evaluates actions and projects at the Y-12 Complex to ensure compliance with environmental regulations, DOE Orders, and procedures concerning air quality protection. The position is responsible for environmental permitting and reporting related to the Y-12 Title V air permit, as well as coordination of radiological stack monitoring and reporting. It provides expertise on Tennessee Division of Air Pollution Control Regulations Rule 1200-03 and Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 60, 61, 63, 64, 70, and 82, as they relate to air quality and radionuclide emissions. The position may require entry into Material Access Areas and participation in the Human Reliability Program. A DOE Q clearance is required, and candidates must be able to obtain and maintain it.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 4 years of experience working with environmental compliance-related activities, including experience with federal and/or state environmental regulations; or a master's degree and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with operations personnel and external regulators.
Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to interface effectively with a variety of customers.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance.
U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance applicants.
Candidates accepting an offer must pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening, and background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, biological science, or an equivalent technical area, with 5–10 years of direct experience with environmental and natural resource programs and regulations; or a master's degree with 4–6 years of relevant experience.
Working or fundamental knowledge of Tennessee air pollution control regulations and radionuclide emissions (NESHAP) regulations.
Familiarity with the Y-12 National Security Complex or other DOE installations.

Responsibilities

Provide technical guidance and oversight to operations and projects on environmental compliance matters.
Ensure compliance with environmental permits; complete permit applications; coordinate permit approvals; and coordinate radiological stack monitoring and reporting.
Serve as the point of contact during regulatory compliance audits and assessments.
Provide field support to operations personnel to help them understand and meet environmental requirements.
Use technical knowledge and independent judgment to identify solutions to complex regulatory and operational issues across Y-12 organizations.
Review new environmental regulations for applicability to Y-12 operations.
Review proposed activities and plans to ensure compliance with environmental permits and regulations.