Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen 

The Nuclear Waste Program *within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a *Senior Facility Transition Specialist (Environmental Specialist 3 or 4) (In-Training) position. This position is located in our Richland Field Office (RFO) in Richland, WA{rel="nofollow"}. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

In this role, you will contribute to the effective and efficient cleanup of the U.S. Department of Energy's Hanford Site{target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}. Your work in permitting and decision document review will support the safe management of radioactive and dangerous waste (mixed waste) in Washington. You will collaborate with a variety of diverse groups to protect the state's air, water, and land. You will be responsible for overseeing facilities transitioning to deactivation, decommissioning, decontamination, and demolition, including site visits to ensure compliance with Washington's dangerous waste requirements and Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act. You will gain valuable experience with both state and federal hazardous waste regulations, learn how to manage mixed waste safely, and work on one of the largest and most complex cleanup sites in the nation at the Hanford Nuclear Facility.

Note: This position offers a career path and on-the-job training. This position allows you to progress through the Environmental Specialist field and achieve the goal class of an Environmental Specialist 4. Candidates will be considered at the Environmental Specialist 3 and the Environmental Specialist 4 levels, depending on their qualifications. For salary levels for each, please see the qualifications section.   

Agency Mission: *Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve, and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations.  *

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*Program Mission: *The Nuclear Waste Program's{target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} mission is to lead the effective and efficient cleanup of the U.S. Department of Energy's Hanford Site; to ensure sound management of mixed hazardous wastes in Washington; and to protect the state's air, water, and land at and adjacent to the Hanford Site. 

Telework options for this position: *This position will have flexibility of a hybrid schedule, empowering work from home and office, providing less time in traffic and shrinking your carbon footprint. This position will be eligible for up to a 90% telework schedule. *Applicants with questions about position location options, telework, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in "other information." Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled; we will review applications on November 4, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before November 3, 2024. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date. 

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