Title Closure Scientist Position Number 39441 Company WA River Protection Solutions City/State Richland, WA Location 2505 Garlick/RCHN Posted 09/19/2024 Closes 10/10/2024 Regular/Temporary Regular Full/Part-Time Full-Time Job Responsibilities/Duties Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS) manages one of the most challenging radioactive waste cleanup projects in the country. Our focus is reducing the environmental risk posed by 56 million gallons of radioactive and chemical waste stored in 177 underground tanks on the Hanford Site located in Richland, WA. Join us today and be a part of history! Are you passionate about environmental protection and making a real impact? Join the Closure and Interim Measures (C&IM) team, where you'll play a crucial role in closing tank farm facilities and safeguarding public health and the environment. The C&IM group focuses on the field characterization, regulatory documentation, and technical analysis necessary for tank farm closure. Our work supports the Tank Farm Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Corrective Action Program, involving field data collection, lab analyses, and risk assessments to address contamination issues from past tank leaks and releases, and RCRA Closure Plan development. Additionally, as part of interim measures, C&IM takes on initial response actions to reduce the impacts of tank leaks on the environment through the design of mitigation measures such as interim surface barriers. In this role, you will be a key technical member of multi-disciplinary teams within C&IM and other WRPS groups. As a Scientist reporting to the Closure Regulatory Manager, you'll advance your career by collaborating with various WRPS functional groups, the Department of Energy (DOE), the Washington State Department of Ecology, and other stakeholders involved in Hanford Site Closure activities. Support C&IM integrated teams as an individual contributor on the following activities: * Evaluation of environmental characterization data to determine the nature and extent of soil contamination and development of data quality objectives and work plans to characterize soils in tank farms. * Design and planning for tank farm interim measures and closure activities. * Evaluation of residual wastes in ancillary equipment in tank farm areas. * Evaluation interim measures, corrective measures, and closure technologies for their potential to advance the tank farms closure mission. * Ensure current interim measures are meeting design function, including participation in field walkdowns and inspections. * Evaluate interim measures vadose zone monitoring data to determine status and performance and document in annual reports and briefing materials. * Prepare presentation materials (e.g. PowerPoint, memorandums, white papers, etc.) to communicate project status of technical presentations. * Help to prepare solicitation documents (e.g. Statements of Work, technical specifications, etc.) that will be used to guide sub-contractors. * Help with the development of field work packages to guide field activities while ensuring regulatory requirements in work plans and sampling plans are achieved. * Assist with the preparation of regulatory and-or technical documentation to meet Hanford Federal Facility Agreement and Consent Order (HFFACO) requirements, conduct document research as required, support document reviews, and provide support for meetings among WRPS, DOE, Ecology, and/or stakeholder staff. * Integrate and collaborate with other technical organizations including sub-contractors, national labs, DOE, Ecology, and site contractor's staff to meet assigned work scope * Assist with preparation of regulatory documentation associated with RCRA and Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) field investigations to characterize subsurface soils. * Comply with WRPS policies and procedures. * Ensure Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS) Principles are incorporated into organization's activities. Required Qualifications Grade 16: Bachelor's Degree (BS) in Earth Science field (e.g., Hydrology, Geology, Chemistry, Geophysics, Soil Physics, etc.), Engineering (e.g., Environmental, Geological, Chemical, Civil, Geophysical, etc.) or related scientific discipline; Two (2) years' directly related experience. Grade 17: Bachelor's Degree (BS) in Earth Science field (e.g., Hydrology, Geology, Chemistry, Geophysics, Soil Physics, etc.), Engineering (e.g., Environmental, Geological, Chemical, Civil, Geophysical, etc.) or related scientific discipline; Five (5) years' directly related experience. Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level, however the scope of responsibility is larger, and the expected level of performance is increased. Grade 18: Bachelor's Degree (BS) in Earth Science field (e.g., Hydrology, Geology, Chemistry, Geophysics, Soil Physics, etc.), Engineering (e.g., Environmental, Geological, Chemical, Civil, Geophysical, etc.) or related scientific discipline; Seven (7) years' directly related experience. Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level, however the scope of responsibility is significantly larger, and the expected level of performance is greatly increased. Desired Qualifications * Demonstrated technical writing ability. Experience with development of scientific technical reports, plans, and position papers is preferred. * Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for data analysis, report preparation, and results presentation. * Background in scientific analysis and assessment of field characterization data (e.g., chemical characteristic properties, environmental sample results, geophysical data analysis, etc.) is preferred. * Must possess verbal communication skills suitable to convey ideas and information with peers and management. * Familiarity with Hanford Site geology, hydrogeology, and-or tank farms is preferred, but not required. * Familiarity and experience with field characterization methods (e.g., soil sampling, water sampling, geophysics, logging, etc.) is preferred, but not required. * Strong work ethic and time management skills; ability to complete deliverables and assignments in a timely fashion. Compensation & Benefits 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. Hiring Range Minimum: $86,138 Hiring Range Maximum: $131,425 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). 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 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 §§ 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. 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