Remote-Eligible Regulatory Lead, 242-A Evaporator

Washington State Department of Ecology; Richland (WA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision for employee &/–

Public Employees Retirement System (PE

Job summary

Washington State Department of Ecology in Richland, WA, is seeking a 242‑A Evaporator Regulatory Lead (Environmental Specialist 4) to oversee permitting and regulatory compliance for high-level nuclear waste treatment systems.

You will lead engineers and chemists, review technical documents, and collaborate with DOE, EPA, and other agencies to shape permit requirements and decisions. This role offers challenging regulatory work and site oversight in a critical cleanup program.

Qualifications

• Nine years of experience and/or education equivalent in environmental mandates.
• Experience reviewing/regulatory documents, developing/overseeing technical procedures, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and applying environmental laws and regulations.
• Education in environmental, physical, or natural sciences or related duties.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development, review, and compliance of the 242‑A Evaporator permit to meet state and federal requirements.
• Review technical documents and data to shape regulatory strategies and permit conditions.
• Negotiate permit requirements and cleanup conditions with DOE, EPA and other agencies.
• Lead and coordinate a team of engineers and chemists for technical reviews and compliance.
• Conduct site visits to verify permit compliance and environmental regulations.
• Provide regulatory testimony and public-facing information as needed.

Skills

Regulatory oversight

Team leadership

Technical review

Permitting

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Washington State Department of Ecology in Richland, WA, is seeking a 242‑A Evaporator Regulatory Lead (Environmental Specialist 4) to oversee permitting and regulatory compliance for high-level nuclear waste treatment systems.

You will lead engineers and chemists, review technical documents, and collaborate with DOE, EPA, and other agencies to shape permit requirements and decisions. This role offers challenging regulatory work and site oversight in a critical cleanup program.