What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scientist position at Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo)?
External Job Opportunity
Title
Scientist
Position Number
37317
Company
Central Plateau Cleanup Comp
City/State
Richland, WA
Location
825 Jadwin
Posted
12/18/2022
Closes
12/25/2022
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Full/Part-Time
Full-Time
Job Duties/Scope Of Work
WORK SAFE, MAKE A DIFFERENCE, AND BE A PART OF HISTORY WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TEAM!
At Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo), located in Richland, Washington, we are working to provide a sustainable future for the historic Hanford area through the protection of the Columbia River and the remediation of the Central Plateau. To achieve our mission, we need exceptionally talented, innovative, and driven people to help us reduce risks on the Hanford Site by removing some of the most hazardous waste streams and facilities in the Department of Energy (DOE) complex. If you would like to work with a highly skilled workforce to achieve unique and challenging goals that critically impact our environment and community, this is your chance to be a part of our legacy!
Our Environmental Protection Technical Services team is seeking a dynamic Environmental Scientist with a desire to work hard and take on the role of a Clean Air Act (CAA) Subject Matter Expert (SME) and be a contributing member of a great team.
A day in the life of an Environmental Scientist involves:
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsibilities for assigned programs, specifically CAA, 40 CFR 52, 60, 61, 63, and 82. Also, WAC 246-247, WAC 173-400, 401, 460, and 480.
- Provide support to project management and staff to ensure compliance with environmental laws, regulations, contract requirements and company policies.
- Routinely interface with DOE and regulatory stakeholders on environmental issues.
- Identify environmental requirements and implementing mechanisms.
- Monitor changing regulatory requirements and conduct analysis of regulatory requirements to influence the development and implementation of environmental policy, procedures and standards.
- Remain current in assigned programs through training and technical reading.
- Provide interface and support to line management to ensure contract and regulatory requirements are implemented and DOE objectives and expectations are achieved.
- Independently evaluate, select, and apply techniques, procedures, and criteria to solve a variety of complex problems.
- Prepare and/or review environmental documentation, permit applications, modifications and other regulatory documents.
- Coordinate site-wide regulatory reports.
- Provide interpretation of compliance and consult with environmental counsel.
- Make technical decisions and assume responsibility for accuracy and adequacy of final conclusions and solutions.
- Routinely interface with all levels of management and staff regarding regulatory requirement identification, analysis, interpretation, and implementation to develop innovative and compliant solutions. Interfaces require good verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
Basic Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering or scientific discipline, plus 6 years of related experience.
- US Citizen
Desired Qualifications
* Must be experienced with and capable of developing innovative and compliant solutions to complex environmental issues.
- Demonstrable working knowledge of and familiarity with associated environmental statutes, regulations and interpretive documentation associated with assigned programs.
A few benefits/perks you can anticipate, depending on the nature of your employment with CPCCo, include the following:
- A casual-dress work environment, where jeans are a regular thing.
- A standard 4-10's work schedule that allows for long weekends and recharging on the Columbia River, on a golf course, at 200 surrounding wineries, or at other Pacific Northwest destinations where fishing, hunting, snowboarding, hiking, and other outdoor sporting opportunities are in abundance.
- An excellent benefits package, effective day one of hire, which includes a generous 401K Savings Plan, Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Options, Flexible Spending Accounts, Holiday/Vacation Pay, and more!
CPCCo is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Relocation Funding Provided
No
U.S. Citizenship Required
Yes
Clearance Required
No
Job Classification
Exempt
Shift Work Required
No
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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