External Job Opportunity

Title	Environmental Regulations Specialist
Position Number	34506
Company	Hanford Mission Integration So
City/State	Richland, WA
Location	700/825 Jadwin
Posted	04/20/2021
Closes	04/27/2021
Regular/Temporary	Regular
Full/Part-Time	Full-Time

Job Duties/Scope Of Work
This position is for a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Subject Matter Expert (SME) to work in the Hanford Mission Integration Solutions (HMIS) NEPA Planning and Program Support program. Responsibilities include assisting the HMIS NEPA Program Manager in interpreting NEPA regulations, recommending to the Department of Energy (DOE) levels of NEPA review and documentation, and preparing or reviewing NEPA documentation. Other duties include:
* Interface and coordinate with internal environmental SMEs, external regulatory agencies, DOE, and other Hanford contractors to ensure the early integration of NEPA into project planning.
* Work with interdisciplinary teams of SMEs to ensure proper review, coordination, and compliance with environmental regulations and permits under NEPA and Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA).
* Document coverage for HMIS activities in existing NEPA or Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) documents, prepare NEPA Categorical Exclusions (Activity Specific and Annual CXs), and provide recommendations for preparation of Environmental Assessments (EAs) and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs). Submit recommendations for DOE NEPA Compliance Officer review and approval.
* Assist in the preparation of EAs, EISs, Supplement Analyses (SAs), and Supplemental Environmental Impact Statements (SEISs); including associated findings of no significant impact (FONSIs) and records of decision (RODs).
* Review NEPA documentation prepared by others and submitted to DOE for content and compliance and make recommendations to DOE for edits/changes.
* Develop and implement NEPA compliance protocols, policies, and procedures.
* Develop and implement employee training on NEPA requirements, processes, and documentation.
* Develop a NEPA project file and administrative record management system; including annual assessments of adequacy to meet regulatory requirements and DOE expectations.
* Provide annual reporting of the status of ongoing and expected NEPA documents; including annual updates to the NEPA section of the Hanford Site Environmental Report.
* Conduct periodic management assessments of the NEPA compliance program and identify corrective actions and opportunities for improvement.

Basic Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in environmental discipline (environmental science, biology, environmental planning, environmental engineering, or closely related field) or equivalent education and experience.
* Demonstrated 5 years' experience in conducting NEPA reviews.
* Experience in working on Environmental Impact Statements (EISs), Environmental Assessments (EAs), and Categorical Exclusions (CXs) as a reviewer, contributor, or document manager.
* Strong technical writing skills and effective communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.
* Demonstrated ability to interact with an interdisciplinary team of resource specialists on NEPA projects.
* Analytical data review, interpretation, and report preparation.
* Knowledge of CERCLA, RCRA, Washington SEPA, NEPA Law, Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) NEPA Regulations (40 CFR 1500-1508), and DOE NEPA Implementing Procedures (10 CFR 1021)
* Familiarity with other laws that inform the NEPA process (e.g., National Historic Preservation Act, Endangered Species Act, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, etc.)

Desired Qualifications
* Master's degree in environmental discipline (environmental science, biology, environmental planning, environmental engineering, or closely related field).
* Demonstrated 8 years' experience in conducting NEPA reviews.
* Demonstrated experience in evaluating complex projects for NEPA analyses and compliance.

HMIS is an EEOE/Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disabled-VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Relocation Funding Provided	Yes
U.S. Citizenship Required	Yes
Clearance Required	No
Job Classification	Exempt
Shift Work Required	No