Environmental Specialist - Solid Waste Compliance

Consolidated Nuclear Security•Oak Ridge, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Specialist provides environmental compliance subject matter expertise and technical support to Y-12 National Security Complex operations and promotes compliance with applicable state and federal environmental laws and DOE Orders related to the Y-12 Solid Waste Compliance Program. The specialist reviews and evaluates actions and projects at the Y-12 Complex to ensure compliance with environmental regulations, including RCRA requirements for hazardous waste management, TSCA requirements for polychlorinated biphenyl management, and DOE Orders related to waste compliance. The position provides technical guidance and oversight to operations and projects, supports environmental permitting and regulatory approvals, and serves as a contact for audits, assessments, and environmental regulators. It also provides field support, reviews regulatory changes and proposed activities, and uses independent judgment to resolve complex environmental compliance matters. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance. It may involve access to Material Access Areas and participation in the Human Reliability Program, as well as counterintelligence evaluations that may include a polygraph examination.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of experience working with environmental compliance-related activities, including experience with federal and/or state environmental regulations; alternatively, a master's degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience; or 12 or more years of education and/or relevant experience may be considered to satisfy the education and experience requirements.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with operations personnel and external regulators.
Strong oral and written communication skills and the 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 of Science degree in engineering, environmental science, an engineering/science discipline, or another related field.
Working or fundamental knowledge of Tennessee solid waste regulations and TSCA 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, and coordinate permit approvals.
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.
Identify solutions to complex regulatory and operational issues across Y-12 organizations using technical knowledge.
Use independent judgment to resolve environmental matters.
Review new environmental regulations for applicability to Y-12 operations and review proposed activities and plans for compliance with environmental permits and regulations.
Serve as the primary point of contact with environmental regulators for compliance agreements.