Scientist

WA River Protection Solutions; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HMIS is actively seeking a qualified environmental regulatory SME to support compliance with RCRA/TSCA regulations at the Hanford site. The role focuses on interpreting regulations, leading PCB reporting, and interfacing with regulators and DOE.

Responsibilities include preparing complex deliverables, evaluating regulatory changes, and guiding HMIS procedures while collaborating with Environmental SMEs and Field Support teams to ensure site-wide compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science/engineering and at least 5 years in environmental regulatory work.
• Knowledge of RCRA/TSCA regulations and applying them to operations.
• Strong technical writing skills for environmental reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across diverse audiences.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple disciplines.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with standard office software and spreadsheets.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a PIV credential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex HMIS regulatory deliverables and reports.
• Lead site-wide PCB reporting activities and coordinate with DOE-HFO.
• Interpret HMIS regulatory requirements for RCRA/TSCA.
• Evaluate regulatory changes and support procedure updates.
• Analyze environmental issues and advise on implementation options.
• Collaborate with HMIS SMEs and Environmental Field Support.
• Maintain regulatory compliance at hazardous waste areas.
• Support inspections, walkdowns, and training.
• Identify non-compliance and drive continual improvements.
• Review training materials and related documents.
• Backup for annual reporting and permitting activities.

Skills

Environmental regulations

Technical writing

Communication skills

Collaboration

Time management

MS Office/Excel

Mathematical calculations

PIV credential

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/engineering

Job description

Job Duties/Scope Of Work

HMIS is seeking a highly skilled professional to support HMIS compliance with environmental regulations for dangerous waste and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).

This position is responsible for serving as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) providing key regulatory policy/guidance interpretation for the following areas: Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

The SME role includes performing a lead role on HMIS and Hanford sitewide working groups. Perform as the key interface with Department of Energy Hanford Field Office (DOE-HFO), other Hanford contractors, and regulators.

To be successful, the person occupying this position must be able to perform tasks with limited oversight, including but not limited to the following:

• Preparing complex HMIS contract deliverables (e.g., annual Hanford Sitewide polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) regulatory reports), ensuring that they are completed on schedule and meet all DOE and regulatory requirements.
• Leading the Hanford site-wide annual PCB reporting activities; interacting with administrators and developers of the Hanford Site waste tracking database, other Hanford contractors, and DOE-HFO to supporting the annual reporting process.
• Serving as interpretative authority for HMIS implementation of RCRA and TSCA regulations.
• Evaluating federal and state rule changes to TSCA, RCRA, and Washington State dangerous waste regulations; performing regulatory rule-change reviews to determine impacts to HMIS line organizations and projects; providing technical support for maintaining relevant procedures to ensure accurate incorporation of regulatory changes.
• Analyzing complex environmental issues; providing guidance on available regulatory implementation options along with the risks and implications associated with each course of action.
• Collaborating with and supporting other HMIS SMEs in the Environmental organization and individuals in the Environmental Field Support group.
• Establishing and maintaining a site presence to ensure regulatory compliance at HMIS dangerous waste accumulation areas and PCB storage areas.
• Supporting Environmental Field Support and line organizations’ HMIS Environmental Field Support and line organizations’ compliance with the respective regulations through activities such as participating in regulatory inspections; conducting walkdowns, surveillances, and assessments: initiating procedural improvements, and providing training.
• Identifying potential non-compliance issues and implementing continual process improvements, including early issue identification and correction, and the use and development of Lessons Learned and other feedback mechanisms.
• Providing technical reviews of environmental training courses for HMIS and Hanford Site employees; reviewing statements of work, plans, procedures, reports, checklists, and forms.
• As backup to key HMIS Environmental SMEs, supporting activities including Hanford Site Annual Dangerous Waste Reporting and RCRA Permitting activities.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or related field, plus a minimum of 5 years in environmental regulatory work.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations related to RCRA and/or TSCA. Experience applying environmental requirements to operations.
• Proven technical writing skills for environmental reports and documents.
• Effective oral and written communication skills across diverse topics and audiences.
• Ability to communicate and work collaboratively with multiple disciplines (Environmental Field Support, Operations, Performance Oversight, Project Management, DOE customer, etc.).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with standard office software and spreadsheets.
• Strong Math and Calculation skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential badge.

Desired Qualifications

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

Basic qualifications in addition to the following:

• Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or related field, with 5 to 10 years in environmental regulatory work.
• Working knowledge of RCRA and TSCA regulations and demonstrated working experience with applying environmental requirements to operations.
• Knowledge of radioactive and mixed waste regulations and practices
• Experience leading meetings,
• Experience interfacing with regulatory agencies such as EPA and WA Department of Ecology.

SENIOR LEVEL

Previous level qualification in addition to the following:

• Extensive knowledge of environmental regulations related to RCRA and/or TSCA and demonstrated experience applying environmental requirements to operations.
• Experience conducting assessments, audits, and/or surveillances.
• Advanced understanding of RCRA and TSCA regulations and programs.
• Experience implementing Washington State Dangerous Waste regulations (WAC 173-303) at the Hanford Site.

Compensation & Benefits

• Grade 17: $99,063 - $124,788
• Grade 18: $109,013 - $137,538
• Grade 19: $119,813 - $151,038

SENIOR LEVEL:

• Grade 20: $131,888 - $166,263

HMIS offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision, short-and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please visit our benefits website: https://hmis.hanford.gov/hr/page.cfm/employeebenefits

In accordance with the HMIS salary determination process, offers will be made by taking into consideration the level of assigned job duties, responsibilities, and the candidate's qualifications relative to internal peers and the external labor market. A candidate's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. The salary range listed represents the full range of salary that may be offered.

This position may be required to complete a probationary period. Benefits for eligible employees will begin on day one.

In compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Hanford Field Office (HFO) direction, employees issued initial badges on or after September 1st, 2025, are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a federal background check investigation. This investigation encompasses multiple areas of eligibility and includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.

Relocation Funding Provided No

U.S. Citizenship Required Yes

Clearance Required No

Job Classification Exempt

Shift Work Required No

Equal Opportunity Clause

This contractor shall abide by the requirements of 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 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.

HMIS is a veteran-friendly, VEVRAA Federal Contractor

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