Environmental Professional 2, Rcra Compliance Professional

What You Will Do
Do you want to be part of an energetic, high performing team; working on challenges and environmental compliance that ensure national security? Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution with the brightest minds in the world and unparalleled technology and equipment. The Environmental Protection and Compliance Division, Waste Management Programs Group is seeking a trustworthy, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable Environmental Professional to provide support to LANL's Compliance Technical Assist Process and waste generator compliance program. You will collaborate with Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA) Permitting/Compliance team members to provide guidance and consulting to LANL waste generating organizations to support hazardous waste compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
You will work closely work with other RCRA compliance Subject Matter Experts to support LANL solid and hazardous waste compliance programs; collection and reporting of compliance and performance data; submittal of required hazardous waste related reports; and support annual New Mexico Environment Department-Hazardous Waste Bureau inspections. This position is expected to attract individuals with a general knowledge of hazardous and solid waste requirements, conducting site-visits to ensure compliance, and RCRA permitted storage unit requirements.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:

• Experience and skill in communicating (both written and verbal) in a clear concise manner to superiors, peers, customers, and other personnel.
• The ability to work successfully as part of a team and achieve team objectives; and the ability to deal with difficult deadlines and short timeframes.
• Experience drafting reports, procedures, and conducting procedure reviews.
• Understanding of environmental regulations, with an emphasis on waste management and compliance.
• Ability and experience working independently and collaboratively in a rapidly changing team-based environment.

Education/Experience: Position requires a bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Satellite Accumulations Areas, Central Accumulation Areas, RCRA Permitted Treatment and Storage facilities, universal waste, used oil and PCB waste.
• Hazardous waste inspection experience.
• General experience with environmental compliance.
• Knowledge of hazardous waste storage, treatment, and disposal.

Note to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants should submit a resume and a cover letter that addresses Minimum Job Requirements, Education/Experience, and Desired Skills of the position.
While the posted salary range for this position is broad, it is highly unusual for selected applicants to be hired at the top end of the range and more common for selected candidates to grow into the full salary band over time.
Location
This position will be physically located in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Work Schedule:
This position is eligible for a 9-80 alternate work schedule (9-hour workdays, every other Friday off). Some travel and shift work may be required.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50-mile radius)
• Dental and vision insurance
• Flexible schedules and time off (paid sick, vacation, and holidays)
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)

Additional Details
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

• Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to [email protected] or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.
Employment StatusFull TimeAppointment TypeRegularRegular

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