Advisory Land Use, Tour & Nuclear Safety Subject Matter Expert

Job Overview

Advisory Land Use, Tour & Nuclear Safety Subject Matter Expert supports the DOE and the Hanford Field Office (HFO) and reports to the Program Manager. This part‑time position is 100% on‑site in Richland, WA.

Provide comprehensive support to HFO federal staff by delivering strategic analysis and coordination services related to land use planning and beneficial reuse initiatives, including:

• Conducting detailed reviews and evaluations of proposed land use actions to ensure consistency with site mission requirements, applicable environmental laws and regulations, the Combined Use Land Planning (CLUP) document, and regional and community development objectives.
• Performing analyses and developing recommendations regarding the potential beneficial reuse of land, materials (including waste products from prior production mission), facilities, equipment, and infrastructure, including cost‑benefit evaluations, risk assessments, and long‑term sustainability considerations.
• Advising and supporting coordination efforts with federal, state, local, and tribal governments, as well as other stakeholders, to identify and advance reuse opportunities and resolve land use issues.
• Preparing technical reports, memoranda, white papers, and executive‑level briefings to support DOE related to land use and reuse alternatives.
• Supporting reuse and asset development activities, including property excess processes, radiological surveys, cultural and historic reviews, and other prerequisite actions necessary to enable safe and compliant reuse.

Provide technical nuclear safety support to HFO federal staff to ensure safe operations and compliance with applicable requirements, such as:

• Providing subject‑matter expertise to support compliance with nuclear safety regulations, standards, and directives, including DOE Orders and Title 10 Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR 830).
• Reviewing and evaluating nuclear safety documentation such as Documented Safety Analyses (DSAs), Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs), hazard and accident analyses, and safety evaluation reports.
• Supporting readiness review activities, safety basis updates, operational reviews, and independent assessments to ensure facilities and activities are prepared for safe execution.
• Collaborating closely with federal staff to identify, document, and mitigate nuclear safety risks through effective analysis and corrective action development.
• Supporting the safe and compliant transfer of radioactive capsules and nuclear facilities for approved beneficial reuse or disposition.

Provide tour planning and execution support to HFO federal staff to enhance understanding of site operations, history, and mission, including:

• Conducting in‑depth site tours for HFO staff that cover Hanford's history, production mission, legacy waste inventories, ongoing and planned remediation activities, future opportunities, end‑state vision, and the Combined Use Land Planning (CLUP) framework.
• Supporting communications and public affairs personnel by providing accurate technical and historical information needed to support outreach, messaging, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Assisting in the development of tour agendas, scripts, briefing materials, and informational products to ensure consistent, accurate, and effective communication during tours and briefings.

• BS/BA degree in Engineering or another relevant technical field.
• Extensive senior‑level experience in Department of Energy projects and operations, including assignments across different DOE sites.
• History of Executive Level management positions, including the Department of Energy and Environmental Management.
• Executive level management experience involving Hanford tank waste, with demonstrated understanding of regulations, policies, and technical challenges of tank waste management.
• Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of the Hanford Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP).
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, including tribal and regulatory as well as public.
• Broad experience in nuclear…