SUMMARY

Assist contracting officers and contract specialists with general day-to-day contract administration duties in support of the Department of Energy (DOE) Hanford Procurement Division (HPD).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide regulatory support to DOE Hanford’s environmental staff.
• Assist the Environmental Compliance Director in evaluating the contractors’ performance in regulatory permitting activities, environmental compliance programs, and inspection/readiness activities.
• Identify environmental/regulatory performance issues that could impact the Tank Farms and Waste Treatment & Immobilization Plant (WTP) cost and schedule; and recommending effective and prompt strategies/solutions for driving/improving the contractors’ performance.
• Review permit documents media, design packages, and modifications.
• Conduct walkdowns of field work, consolidation of comments for DOE submittal to the contractor, as well as comment resolution.
• Support reviews of dangerous waste permit and air permitting submittals (for both radioactive and toxic air emissions).
• Support regulatory inspections at the Tank Farms and Waste Treatment & Immobilization Plant (WTP), involving review of responses to inspection reports for responsiveness, accuracy, and compliance with the regulations.
• Interaction with the environmental regulators.
• Conduct regulatory analysis on the applicability, implementability, and impacts of environmental regulations, including new and proposed regulations.
• Work with the ECD Director to create a strategic electronic binder of regulatory letters to be used for strategic planning.
• Attend meetings held within Richland or on site at the WTP or Hanford Tank Farms.
• Attend meetings within Richland with the Washington State Department of Ecology and the Washington State Department of Health.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent in a related field of study.
• Five (5) years of directly applicable experience in an engineering, scientific, or technical field. Relevant experience includes, but is not limited to, knowledge of relevant technology and techniques, and experience in gathering data to assist in solving complex technical problems.
• Experience in Hanford Site, other Department of Energy Site, or relevant experience to demonstrate ability in environmental permitting, experience working with regulatory agencies, experience in problem resolution, demonstrable experience with problem resolution.
• Working level knowledge of Environmental Compliance, Safety and Health, Quality Assurance and Nuclear Safety related controls and requirements.
• Working level knowledge of or relevant experience and knowledge to be able to work with WAC 173-303, WAC 173-340, WAC 246-247, WAC 173-400, WAC 173-460, and DOE-EM policies and procedures.
• Identification of any conflicts, potential conflicts, or perceived conflicts of interest with any Hanford Site contractors.
• Fully vaccinated against COVID, a granted exception to vaccination for COVID, or able to meet entry and testing requirements for entrance and work in federal buildings.
• Must obtain and maintain any necessary security access and/or background checks (U.S. Citizenship required)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Demonstrated effective writing skills, proven experience in supporting programs and projects with analysis, tracking, monitoring, assessment, review, and coordination.
• Demonstrated effective communications skills.
• A knowledge of Microsoft (MS) 365 Word, PowerPoint, TEAMS and/or other MS Office tools.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary Range: $110,000 - $160,000 annually
• Eligible Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance, Voluntary Disability Insurance (STD & LTD), Time Off Benefits (Paid & Unpaid), 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, FSA, EAP, and more.

TRAVEL

None.

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS

None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Frequent sitting, using hands/fingers, handling, reaching with hands and arms, talking, hearing and seeing up close, at a distance, along the periphery, with depth perception and the ability to adjust focus; occasional walking or standing, occasional lifting of up to 10 lbs. It is Katmai Government Services, LLC’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a professional office setting including the normal office equipment (computer, fax machines, copier) and with a wide variety of people in differing functions, personalities, and abilities. Position may occasionally be required to handle assignments at various project/ operation sites where travel is required outside the primary work location. During visits to areas of operations, may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions. Is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.

WORK SCHEDULE

Full-time. May be required to work additional hours as needed to complete assignment or project.

Compliance:

To be considered for this position, all applicants must apply on the company website, https://katmaicorp.com/life-at-katmai/

We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. https://katmaicorp.com/life-at-katmai/#equal_opportunity

Preference will be given to Ouzinkie Shareholders, Descendants of Shareholders and Spouses of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e - 2(i).

Executive Order 11246, as amended, protects applicants and employees from discrimination based on inquiring about, disclosing, or discussing their compensation or the compensation of other applicants or employees.