Remote Permit Writer | Nuclear Waste Specialist 3

State of Washington; Richland (WA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State Department of Ecology seeks a Permit Writer (Environmental Specialist 3) for the Nuclear Waste Program’s Tank Waste Treatment Section in Richland, WA. You will review permit applications and technical documents, interpret regulations, and help shape permit conditions to safeguard health and the environment.

You’ll collaborate with engineers, scientists, and federal partners, conduct field inspections, and support compliance decisions, gaining experience with large industrial

Qualifications

• Regulatory Application – interpret and apply complex regulations to develop defensible regulatory positions.
• Technical Evaluation – analyze technical documents to ensure accuracy of permit decisions.
• Permit Development – develop and clearly communicate permit conditions.
• Research & Data Analysis – conduct research and analysis for major permitting decisions.
• Information Assessment – review and synthesize data to draw defensible regulatory conclusions.
• Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving – apply analytical reasoning to determine best actions.
• Project Management – plan, organize, and track tasks to keep projects on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate permit documents and provide clear notices of deficiencies or comments.
• Apply state and federal dangerous waste regulations and interpret permit requirements.
• Collaborate with permit leads, DOE, and contractors to develop recommendations and negotiate permit conditions.
• Evaluate environmental and permitting problems using logic and technical knowledge.
• Conduct field inspections and site visits to verify compliance with specs and requirements.
• Participate in meetings with federal partners to explain technical aspects and support negotiations.
• Research and compile information on environmental laws and facility operations to support decisions.

Skills

Regulatory interpretation

Technical evaluation

Permit development

Research & data analysis

Information assessment

Critical thinking & problem-solving

Project management

Education

Environmental science degree

Master’s degree or higher

Job description

Washington State Department of Ecology seeks a Permit Writer (Environmental Specialist 3) for the Nuclear Waste Program’s Tank Waste Treatment Section in Richland, WA. You will review permit applications and technical documents, interpret regulations, and help shape permit conditions to safeguard health and the environment.

You’ll collaborate with engineers, scientists, and federal partners, conduct field inspections, and support compliance decisions, gaining experience with large industrial