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Facility Transition Project Manager (Nuclear Waste Program Specialist)
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Facility Transition Project Manager (Nuclear Waste Program Specialist)
The Department of Ecology is hiring a Facility Transition Project Manager (Nuclear Waste Program Specialist) within the Nuclear Waste Program. Location: Richland Field Office in Richland, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. Schedule: After new employee orientation and training, this position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options. A minimum of one day per week is required in the office, in addition to any necessary in-person meetings, training, field work, travel, or tasks that cannot be accomplished from a telework location. Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change. Application Timeline: Apply by August 26, 2025. This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after the application review begins. Applications received after the date above may not be considered. In this impactful role, you will support the mission of the Nuclear Waste Program (NWP) as the Project Manager for the Facility Transition Project. You will guide efforts to ensure that contaminated buildings and other cleanup sites at the Hanford site are properly characterized, evaluated, and remediated to protect human health and the environment. You will be responsible for Ecology's regulatory oversight of several Hanford facilities and four State Waste Discharge Permits. You will also oversee three non-Hanford mixed waste facilities: Perma-Fix Northwest, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, and Energy Northwest's Colombia Generating Station. This is a challenging but rewarding position. The work is integral to Ecology's role and will have extensive influence and impact on the cleanup efforts at the Hanford Site. You will provide vision and direction for state and nationally significant activities, ensuring coordinated service delivery, cross-program cooperation, and the consistent application of various, sometimes competing, regulations. You will represent Ecology as a subject matter expert and have the opportunity to work with experts from national laboratories, state and federal agencies, and industry opening up a multitude of career advancement opportunities. What you will do: Manage, plan, organize, coordinate, and direct the administrative and technical work scope of the Facility Transition Project for the NWP. Lead a diverse team of permit writers, chemists, engineers, toxicologists, scientists, and regulatory experts in making technically and scientifically sound decisions for permitting and cleanup of the Hanford Site. Collaborate with affected staff to prepare milestone change packages and agency position papers, participate in dispute resolution and negotiations, and contribute to policy development. Keep current with developments in the field. Represent the Agency to local government, private industry, and other external groups. Develop professional networks. Eleven (11) years of experience and/or education as described below: Experience in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences; engineering; environmental regulation; environmental planning; or other allied field. Education involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences; engineering; environmental regulation; environmental planning; or other allied field. Examples of how to qualify: 11 years of experience. 10 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits. 9 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate's degree). 8 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits. 7 years of experience AND a Bachelor's degree. 5 years of experience AND a Master's degree. 4 years of experience AND a Ph.D. Additional Requirements: Knowledge of principles, practices, and methods of environmental or resource management and environmental pollution prevention and pollution control. Application of emerging technologies to existing methods and of techniques of environmental sampling, testing, data gathering, basic research, and field investigations. Applicable state, federal, and local environmental regulations and policies. Multimedia environmental principles and practices. Ability to: Provide technical direction to staff for complex or controversial studies or projects. Design and develop guidelines for enforcement activities, field studies, and siting surveys. Provide final review for technical reports, permit evaluations, and conclusions reached by staff. Work and communicate effectively with other government officials, the regulated community, and other clientele groups on complex or controversial environmental issues or problems. Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment: Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Must meet U.S. Department of Energy requirements to acquire and maintain a badge for access to the Hanford Site within six months. HAZWOPER 40-hour certification is required. Must be able to meet the physical activity requirements for this certification and obtain it within six months of hire. Desired Qualifications: Project management, agency contracting procedures, state/federal environmental regulation implementation, and permitting or enforcement experience. If you are excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Department of Ecology, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.
The Department of Ecology is hiring a Facility Transition Project Manager (Nuclear Waste Program Specialist) within the Nuclear Waste Program. Location: Richland Field Office in Richland, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. Schedule: After new employee orientation and training, this position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options. A minimum of one day per week is required in the office, in addition to any necessary in-person meetings, training, field work, travel, or tasks that cannot be accomplished from a telework location. Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change. Application Timeline: Apply by August 26, 2025. This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after the application review begins. Applications received after the date above may not be considered. In this impactful role, you will support the mission of the Nuclear Waste Program (NWP) as the Project Manager for the Facility Transition Project. You will guide efforts to ensure that contaminated buildings and other cleanup sites at the Hanford site are properly characterized, evaluated, and remediated to protect human health and the environment. You will be responsible for Ecology's regulatory oversight of several Hanford facilities and four State Waste Discharge Permits. You will also oversee three non-Hanford mixed waste facilities: Perma-Fix Northwest, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, and Energy Northwest's Colombia Generating Station. This is a challenging but rewarding position. The work is integral to Ecology's role and will have extensive influence and impact on the cleanup efforts at the Hanford Site. You will provide vision and direction for state and nationally significant activities, ensuring coordinated service delivery, cross-program cooperation, and the consistent application of various, sometimes competing, regulations. You will represent Ecology as a subject matter expert and have the opportunity to work with experts from national laboratories, state and federal agencies, and industry opening up a multitude of career advancement opportunities. What you will do: Manage, plan, organize, coordinate, and direct the administrative and technical work scope of the Facility Transition Project for the NWP. Lead a diverse team of permit writers, chemists, engineers, toxicologists, scientists, and regulatory experts in making technically and scientifically sound decisions for permitting and cleanup of the Hanford Site. Collaborate with affected staff to prepare milestone change packages and agency position papers, participate in dispute resolution and negotiations, and contribute to policy development. Keep current with developments in the field. Represent the Agency to local government, private industry, and other external groups. Develop professional networks. Eleven (11) years of experience and/or education as described below: Experience in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences; engineering; environmental regulation; environmental planning; or other allied field. Education involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences; engineering; environmental regulation; environmental planning; or other allied field. Examples of how to qualify: 11 years of experience. 10 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits. 9 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate's degree). 8 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits. 7 years of experience AND a Bachelor's degree. 5 years of experience AND a Master's degree. 4 years of experience AND a Ph.D. Additional Requirements: Knowledge of principles, practices, and methods of environmental or resource management and environmental pollution prevention and pollution control. Application of emerging technologies to existing methods and of techniques of environmental sampling, testing, data gathering, basic research, and field investigations. Applicable state, federal, and local environmental regulations and policies. Multimedia environmental principles and practices. Ability to: Provide technical direction to staff for complex or controversial studies or projects. Design and develop guidelines for enforcement activities, field studies, and siting surveys. Provide final review for technical reports, permit evaluations, and conclusions reached by staff. Work and communicate effectively with other government officials, the regulated community, and other clientele groups on complex or controversial environmental issues or problems. Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment: Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Must meet U.S. Department of Energy requirements to acquire and maintain a badge for access to the Hanford Site within six months. HAZWOPER 40-hour certification is required. Must be able to meet the physical activity requirements for this certification and obtain it within six months of hire. Desired Qualifications: Project management, agency contracting procedures, state/federal environmental regulation implementation, and permitting or enforcement experience. If you are excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Department of Ecology, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.