Groundwater Remediation Specialist

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Groundwater Remediation Specialist to join our team supporting the Hanford Site. This position is full-time and will be based out of Richland, Washington.

• Evaluate Hanford cleanup and groundwater programs with a focus on remediation of groundwater activities and compliance/execution with federal and Washington state regulation.
• Assist in document review and technical analysis of groundwater and source area contamination with regard to the CERCLA, RCRA, and AEA process.
• Ensure project safety and regulatory documentation is complete, accurate, and reliable for submission to regulators or other DOE offices.
• Participate in Hanford Groundwater Program operations, including Pump and Treatment Facilities, in-situ barriers, groundwater monitoring and sampling, well construction, well rehabilitation, and well maintenance, and related regulatory documentation and technical analyses.
• Make on-site assessments related to groundwater programs.
• Provide expert opinion and feedback on program/project activities.
• Provide detailed technical oversight and support to prevent programmatic failure, assess effectiveness and performance of groundwater activities.
• Assist in preparation and review of draft reports, including technical analyses, assessment of regulatory documents, waste acceptance criteria, and other technical reports.
• Interface with a diverse range of people from the Richland Operations Office, Office of River Protection, SNRL field Office, PNNL, other DOE contractors, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, state regulators, tribes, and other stakeholders.
• Support the development and implementation of plans to mitigate programmatic risks and exploit opportunities for improving program activities.
• Provide related technical and strategic expertise in compliant groundwater program management operations and groundwater program management practices.
• Provide support for Hanford groundwater program management and facility operations.
• Assist with proactively identifying potential risks or opportunities through review of the programs and evaluation of program elements related to groundwater program facility operations.
• Travel to support optimization and remediation objectives.

• Education & Years of
  
  Experience:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 10+ years of relevant experience; additional, relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Citizenship:
  Must be a United States citizen.
• Clearance:
  Must be able to obtain and maintain a government‑issued clearance if needed.
• Expert writing skills and proven experience supporting programs and projects with analysis, tracking, monitoring, assessment, review, and coordination.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MII estimating software, and other MS Office tools.
• Knowledge of assessment and monitoring of environmental contamination and evaluation of fate and transport of radiological and non‑radiological contaminants.
• Knowledge of state regulations pertaining to RCRA and CERCLA.
• Knowledge in management of design, fabrication, installation, startup, and operation of remedial systems for treatment of soil and groundwater.
• Knowledge of contamination by a wide variety of contaminants, including petroleum, volatile and semi‑volatile organic compounds, metals, toxic anions, and radionuclides.
• Knowledge of in‑situ and ex‑situ soil remediation techniques, including design, installation, and operation of dewatering systems, in‑situ and ex‑situ groundwater remediation.
• Knowledge of design, construction, operation, and maintenance of groundwater extraction and injection wells.
• Knowledge of DOE/RL policies and procedures is preferred.
• Knowledge of program and project management practices, policies, and procedures; preference for knowledge of DOE Order 413.3B.
• Knowledge that shall allow the support staff to provide accurate input on scope definition, baseline cost, schedule, baseline changes, and earned value analysis.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people from various levels and organizations.
• Sufficient knowledge of contract change management to review contractor…