Science and Engineering Unit Supervisor (Environmental Engineer 5)

About the role

The Department of Ecology is hiring a Science and Engineering Unit Supervisor (Environmental Engineer 5) within the Nuclear Waste Program. This position is located at the Richland Field Office in Richland, WA, and is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.

Responsibilities

• Lead the science and engineering behind one of the nation's most complex environmental cleanup efforts.
• Serve as the working supervisor for the Science and Engineering Unit within Ecology's Nuclear Waste Program, providing senior-level engineering oversight for the cleanup of the Hanford Site.
• Apply advanced engineering judgment to complex cleanup and permitting issues while supervising a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers.
• Work closely with the U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, contractors, and internal project managers on engineering issues associated with single-shell tank waste retrieval and closure, groundwater and soil remediation, and hazardous waste permitting.
• Facilitate resolution of science and engineering issues by integrating staff expertise, regulatory requirements, and practical engineering solutions.
• Work closely with the Cleanup Section Manager and Project Managers, the Lead Hydrogeologist, and the Lead Chemist to ensure work is well planned, resourced, and delivered on schedule.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of Washington or another state based on registration requirements equivalent to those in Washington, AND
• Five (5) years of experience in environmental engineering, which must include at least one (1) year of experience investigating and cleaning up contaminated sites.

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.
• Must complete initial 40-hour HAZWOPER training within six months of appointment and annual 8-hour HAZWOPER Re training.
• RadWorker Certification provided by U.S. Department of Energy must be obtained within six months of hire.

Desired Qualifications

• The ability to work constructively with a wide variety of personalities.
• Experience in:
  • Interpreting state and federal regulations.
  • Supervising technical staff.
  • Writing engineering reports and recommendations.
  • Evaluating technical environmental engineering data and computations.
  • Planning, promoting, and administering environmental engineering projects.
  • Dangerous waste permitting and cleanup at a federal facility.