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Title Hazardous Materials Specialist (Mid-Level)
Position Number 38971
Company WA River Protection Solutions
City/State Richland, WA
Location 200E
Posted 04/22/2024
Closes 05/06/2024
Regular/Temporary Regular
Full/Part-Time Full-Time
Job Responsibilities/Duties
Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS) seeks a Hazardous Material Specialist to join the Waste Technical Services organization. The Hazardous Materials Specialist will provide characterization and program support for all radiological and non-radiological waste types (Low Level Waste, High Level Waste, Mixed Waste). This position will provide broad-based technical and regulatory support for ongoing WRPS waste management efforts and technical support for specific projects. The Hazardous Material Specialist will also perform calculations to support waste management and characterization efforts and create and identify documentation to be revised based on the regulations, results of calculations and other efforts. Support effective implementation and regulatory compliance of waste management programs. The Hazardous Material Specialist will incorporate conventional engineering or scientific practices broad range of highly complex technical requirements to meet WRPS' Waste Program needs.
The Hazardous Material Specialist's duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Lead, develop, prepare and coordinate waste stream profile technical documentation to support calculations and incorporates into Waste Certification Plans.
Interface with regulators (EPA, DOE, Washington State).
Interface with WRPS Solid Waste Engineering to resolve complex technical questions concerning waste stream profiles, calculations, packaging, and procedures.
Provide leadership and direction to facility personnel involved with all aspects of waste management, packaging, and transportation.
Perform field walk downs and assessments to ensure field work is performed to meet waste stream profiles, calculations and procedures.
Review work packages for potential generation of waste streams.
Verify for compliance with WRPS' waste acceptance criteria requirements.
Develop, edit and prepare Waste Program manuals and procedures.
Assure that packaging and shipment of all hazardous and radioactive materials are performed in accordance with all federal, state and local regulations.
Evaluate complex hazardous materials packaging, transportation, handling and associated activities for compliance and acceptability.
Develop, implement and coordinate programs and procedures for packaging, transport and disposal of hazardous materials.
Perform peer verification on hazardous materials offered for shipment.
Provide leadership to less experienced specialists and facility personnel on packaging and shipment of hazardous materials.
Serve as chemical coordinator for entire WRPS chemical inventory, including the identification, tracking, coordination of use and disposal of all chemical inventory.
Hazardous Materials Specialist responsibilities will also include:
Shipment planning and forecasting.
Project coordination.
Schedule control and development.
Project interfaces and project leadership.
Designation of waste and assignment of federal and state waste codes.
Advise generators on waste management and packaging.
Review and approve Project Waste Management Plans.
Shipment paperwork preparation.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Grade 17:
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in a scientific discipline or a related field; and
Six (6) years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Grade 18:
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in a scientific discipline or a related field; and
Eight (8) years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Desired Qualifications
Experience with Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).
Experience with application of Washington State, DOE and DOT regulations and requirements.
Depending on the nature of your employment with WRPS, 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).
-Many positions (non-bargaining) allow for a hybrid work environment, a combination of in-office and telework (restrictions may apply).
Compensation & Benefits
Grade 17:
Hiring Range Minimum: $94,650
Hiring Range Maximum: $119,250
Grade 18:
Hiring Range Minimum: $104,175
Hiring Range Maximum: $131,425
WRPS 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 visithttps://hmis.hanford.gov/hr/page.cfm/HEWTBenefits
In accordance with the company's philosophy on compensation for exempt and salaried non-exempt employees, WRPS takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining initial 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 within the targeted hiring range posted. Note a candidate's prior salary history will not be taken into consideration.
Relocation Funding Provided Yes
U.S. Citizenship Required Yes
Clearance Required No
Job Classification Exempt
Shift Work Required No
This contractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR ยงยง 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
Applicants and employees have rights under Federal Employment Laws and are protected under federal law against discrimination. To view information regarding these rights, please click on these links:
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights.pdf)
Pay Transparency Policy Statement
Family Medical Leave Act (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf)
Employee Polygraph Protection Act
WA State Paid Family Medical Leave (https://paidleave.wa.gov/app/uploads/2021/12/2021.12.Six-things-to-know-about-Paid-Leave.pdf)