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Department of Ecology Permit Data Specialist/Sitewide Permit Writer (Environmental Specialist 3) (In-Training) in Richland, Washington
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Nuclear Waste Program{rel="nofollow"}* (NWP)* within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Permit Data Specialist/Sitewide Permit Writer (Environmental Specialist 3) (In-Training) position. This position is located in our Richland Field Office (RFO) in Richland, WA{rel="nofollow"}. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
In this position, you will contribute to the Nuclear Waste Program's mission to lead the effective and efficient cleanup of the U.S. Department of Energy's Hanford Site. This position supports the management and configuration control of the four major dangerous waste permits of the Nuclear Waste Program (NWP). Configuration control of the permits ensures that the permits are kept consistent, enforceable, and implementable. The Site-wide Hanford permit is the largest and most complex dangerous waste permit in the State of Washington. Gain experience with both state and federal hazardous waste regulations, learn what it takes to manage mixed waste safely, and work on one of the largest and most complex cleanup sites in the nation at the Hanford Site.
Note: *This position offers a career path and on-the-job training. This position allows you to progress through the *Environmental Specialist field and achieve the goal class of an Environmental Specialist 3. *Candidates will be considered at the Environmental Specialist 1, Environmental Specialist 2, and Environmental Specialist 3 *levels, depending on their qualifications. For salary levels for each, please see the qualifications section.
Agency Mission: *Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations. * Program Mission: *The Nuclear Waste Program (NWP) mission is to lead the effective and efficient cleanup of the United States Department of Energy's Hanford Site; to ensure sound management of mixed hazardous wastes in Washington; and to protect the state's air, water, and land at and adjacent to the Hanford site. *Tele-work options for this position: *This position will be eligible for up to an 80% tele-work schedule. *Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in "other information." Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled; we will review applications on June 10, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before June 09, 2024. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date.
Ecology employees may be eligible for the following: