RCRA Closure Specialist - Environmental Compliance Lead

Washington Department of Natural Resources; Richland (WA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The Washington Department of Ecology's Nuclear Waste Program seeks a Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Closure Specialist to lead permit reviews, plan development, and compliance assurance for Hanford facilities. You will respond to incidents, implement plan modifications for clean closure, and coordinate SME reviews with technical staff and permittees.

This role emphasizes site visits, regulatory interpretation, and negotiations to advance closure goals, with telework options and a need to

Qualifications

• Six years of experience in environmental regulation, review, or remediation.
• Ability to interpret complex data and apply regulatory requirements.
• Strong writing and communication skills for permits and reports.
• Experience coordinating multi-site closure activities and SME reviews.
• Negotiation of permitting decisions with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Review documents, reports, and permit applications for compliance.
• Coordinate closure document reviews and SME involvement.
• Schedule and lead site visits to ensure plan adherence.
• Support inspections and review technical data against permits.
• Lead internal and external meetings with technical staff and permittees.
• Represent agency in public and professional forums on Hanford cleanup issues.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Project Management

Workload Management

Data Analysis and Regulatory

Technical Permit Writing

Regulatory Negotiation

Education

Environmental science degree

Environmental policy

Job description

The Washington Department of Ecology's Nuclear Waste Program seeks a Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Closure Specialist to lead permit reviews, plan development, and compliance assurance for Hanford facilities. You will respond to incidents, implement plan modifications for clean closure, and coordinate SME reviews with technical staff and permittees.

This role emphasizes site visits, regulatory interpretation, and negotiations to advance closure goals, with telework options and a need to