Environmental Specialist - Permit Writer

Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C) delivers exceptional performance in safely removing, treating, and disposing of tank waste. H2C leads the nation's largest and most complex radioactive waste cleanup, including closure of the legacy waste tanks at Hanford containing 56 million gallons of radioactive and chemical waste. Joining H2C means becoming part of a team dedicated to creating "The Solution Today for a Better Tomorrow." At H2C, our culture is deeply rooted in our Vision, Mission, Values, and Behaviors, which guide our efforts on the Hanford Site and within our communities. Our vision to tackle the Department of Energy's largest environmental challenge reflects our commitment to leaving a positive legacy for future generations. We strive to deliver exceptional performance in safely removing, treating, and disposing of tank waste. Our values emphasize living safely, acting with integrity, and working collaboratively as a team. We encourage innovation, personal accountability, and continuous improvement, fostering an environment where everyone is empowered to contribute to our mission and celebrate our achievements. By embracing these principles, you will be part of a forward‑thinking organization dedicated to making a meaningful impact today and for the future. H2C seeks an environmental specialist who will support the Environmental Permitting organization. This Environmental Specialist position will support various facilities to obtain or revise the required regulatory permits needed to accomplish mission and project deliverables, regulatory milestones, and potential court‑mandated schedules. Initial assignments are expected to be focused on dangerous waste permitting activities, but may also include air or water quality permitting, as organizational needs dictate. The specific duties and responsibilities of the Environmental Specialist position include but are not limited to: Prepare/Develop new or revised permits to support projects and facilities in meeting mission objectives, including interfacing with facility operations and engineering personnel, performing calculations, preparing diagrams and schematics, etc. Prepare overall permit packages for internal and external review, including permit submittals to the customer and then to various regulatory agencies. Provide oversight in the maintenance of existing permits, including interfaces within the environmental organization, projects, other functions, other contractors, and the customer as needed to ensure compliance, answer questions, identify solutions, and collaborate with others to address issues in a timely manner. Conduct regulatory analysis and research to support compliance determinations and positions, including interpretations of requirements in state and federal regulations, guidance, permits, case studies, and other environmental sources. Provide support for regulatory inspections and public comment response, including documentation to support public notices/public comment, as well as public meetings. Develop associated permit or environmental schedules for both the organization and project schedules and provide periodic updates to responsible organizations on status, including recovery actions if necessary. Provide technical support to environmental management on any permit or other environmental matters, including inputs to support companywide reporting, which could be daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annually. Work effectively with others to meet deliverables, solve issues in timely manner, seek innovative approaches, apply sound and reasonable logic, follow procedures and plans, and be open and transparent. Obtain environmental qualification(s) as may be identified by the environmental manager or environmental permitting manager. Perform other duties as assigned or delegated by management commensurate with training and qualifications. Required Qualifications Grade 18 Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Environmental Science, Engineering or related discipline and a minimum of (7) years relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience Grade 19 Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Environmental Science, Engineering or related discipline and a minimum of (9) years relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level; however the scope of responsibility is larger, and the expected level of performance is increased. Grade 20 Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Environmental Science, Engineering or related discipline and a minimum of (10) years relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level; however the scope of responsibility is significantly larger, and the expected level of performance is greatly increased. Desired Qualifications Working knowledge of Washington state dangerous waste regulations and practices (WAC 173-303) Familiarity with radioactive air emissions regulations (WAC 246-247) and criteria/toxic air pollutant regulations (WAC 173-400, WAC 173-460) Demonstrated experience performing environmental permitting activities or regulatory analysis Experience working extensively with environmental regulatory agencies to resolve permitting and compliance issues Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to communicate with multiple organizations and various levels of management. Ability to review and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications. In accordance with the company's philosophy on compensation for exempt and salaried non‑exempt employees, H2C takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining initial grade and salary to include assigned job scope and responsibility, a candidate's qualifications as compared to internal comparators performing in a similar role, and the external labor market. A salary offer will be made at the appropriate grade level and within the targeted hiring range posted according to these factors. Note a candidate's prior salary history will not be taken into consideration. Hiring Range Minimum: $109,013 Hiring Range Maximum: $166,263 H2C offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical/dental/vision, short‑and long‑term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please visit https://hmis.hanford.gov/hr/page.cfm/HEWTBenefits Depending on the nature of your employment with H2C, you can expect the following: A business casual dress work environment: jeans are permissible (restrictions may apply). Opportunity for work/life balance: a standard 4 x 10 work schedule, allowing more personal time to enjoy life outside of the office (other schedules and/or shift work may be required). Note: employment at H2C involves working in the office or in the field depending on the role. #J-18808-Ljbffr