Environmental Specialist III

Overview

Advanced Technologies and Laboratories (ATL), a Planned Systems International (PSI) company, is hiring an Environmental Specialist II to support Navarro-ATL in Richland, WA. Navarro-ATL manages the 222‑S Laboratory Complex for the U.S. Department of Energy.

• Provide environmental support for projects and facility upgrades at the 222‑S Laboratory Complex.
• Support and promote the Navarro‑ATL Environmental Program.
• Offer technical expertise and operational support in regulatory areas pertaining to RCRA, TSCA, CWA, CAA, or NEPA.
• Identify opportunities for proactive improvement through routine assessments and participate in issue resolution.
• Comply with Navarro‑ATL policies and procedures.
• Ensure Environmental Program Principles are incorporated into 222‑S Laboratory activities.
• Under minimal supervision, provide complex environmental support for laboratory projects and upgrades, programmatic activities, and field compliance.
• Participate in work planning, design reviews, and provide environmental expertise to support project execution.
• Support interactions with regulatory agencies to facilitate work progress, provide required notifications, and respond to inspections.
• Serve as National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) lead, ensuring environmental impacts are analyzed and documented according to Department of Energy requirements.
• Participate in the development of strategies for permitting.
• Provide environmental oversight and complete assessments of laboratory complex activities and subcontractor performance.
• Prepare and deliver presentations and develop technical documents or calculations on environmental topics.
• Provide regulatory analysis and implementation strategies to support sustained 222‑S laboratory compliance.
• Ensure projects and facility operations achieve environmental compliance and stewardship.
• Other duties as assigned.

• BA/BS Degree in a related discipline and 5 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• BA/BS Degree in a related discipline and 8 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of air, water, and hazardous radiological waste environmental regulations, permit compliance, monitoring techniques and methodologies.
• Knowledge/experience working with government agencies, preferably the U.S. Department of Energy and Washington State Departments of Ecology and Health, EPA, and NRC.
• Experience in recognizing and applying environmental regulations, including NEPA, to support facility upgrade projects.

Grade 16: $90,150 – $113,550

Grade 18: $109,013 – $137,538

Grade level offered to the selected candidate will be based on business needs and the candidate’s education, training, and/or relevant experience.

PSI offers a competitive compensation package that includes paid leave and employer‑sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance, AD&D coverage, legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance. Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options are available for pre‑tax savings on qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses. The company‑sponsored 401(k) retirement plan includes an immediately vested employer contribution match.

Professional growth opportunities are supported through courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs.

It is company policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources by emailing  or by dialing 703‑575‑8400.