Facility Transition Project Manager (Nuclear Waste Program Specialist) Job at Wa

Overview

Facility Transition Project Manager (Nuclear Waste Program Specialist) at Washington State Department of Ecology. Location: Richland Field Office, Richland, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. After new employee orientation and training, this position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options. At that time, 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 hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after the date above may not be considered.

Duties

• Manage, plan, organize, coordinate, and direct the administrative and technical work scope of the Facility Transition Project for the Nuclear Waste Program (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.

Qualifications

For detailed information on how experience is calculated, please visit the Recruitment website.

Required Qualifications

• Eleven (11) years of experience and/or education in environmental, physical, or natural sciences; engineering; environmental regulation; environmental planning; or related field.
• Education involving a major study in environmental, physical, or natural sciences; engineering; environmental regulation; environmental planning; or related 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 environmental methods and 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.

Abilities

• 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.

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.

Desirable Qualifications

• Project management, agency contracting procedures, state/federal environmental regulation implementation, and permitting or enforcement experience.

Application Process

Ecology seeks diverse applicants. If you are excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. Complete the entire application, including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions, and attach:

• Cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications
• Resume

Note: A resume will not substitute for the “work experience” section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields or incomplete supplemental responses may be considered incomplete. For detailed application information, please visit the Recruitment website.

Additional Information

Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, contact us at 360-407-6186 or careers@ecy.wa.gov. For assistance applying, or status inquiries, contact the Recruitment Team at careers@ecy.wa.gov.

About The Nuclear Waste Program: Enforces regulatory compliance and oversees cleanup at the Hanford Site and other facilities managing nuclear waste statewide, and promotes public involvement and interstate activities to enhance nuclear waste management and cleanup.

About The Department Of Ecology: The Ecology Department protects and sustains Washington’s environment while offering competitive benefits and work-life balance. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect in the workplace.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management and Information Technology