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CPCCo Waste Management Specialist (Career/Senior) in Richland, Washington
External Job Opportunity Title Waste Management Specialist (Career/Senior) Position Number 39823 Company Central Plateau Cleanup Comp City/State Richland, WA Location Hanford, WA (200W) Posted 01/30/2025 Closes 02/06/2025 Regular/Temporary Regular Full/Part-Time Full-Time Job Duties/Scope Of Work WORK SAFE, MAKE A DIFFERENCE, AND BE A PART OF HISTORY WITH CPCCo! At Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo), located in Richland, Washington, we are working to provide a sustainable future for the historic Hanford area through the protection of the Columbia River and the remediation of the Central Plateau. To achieve our mission, we need exceptionally talented, innovative, and driven people to help us reduce risks on the Hanford Site by removing some of the most hazardous waste streams and facilities in the Department of Energy (DOE) complex. If you would like to work with a highly skilled workforce to achieve unique and challenging goals that critically impact our environment and community, this is your chance to be a part of our legacy! A day in the life of a Waste Management Specialist, under general/minimal supervision, includes, but is not limited to: * In-depth and/or specialized knowledge in interpreting waste management, treatment and transportation regulations, as well as laboratory analysis. * Assisting generators in the compliant management of waste including mixed, low level, TRU, hazardous, recyclable, and non-regulated. * Maintaining working knowledge of the treatment storage & disposal (TSD) facilities' waste acceptance criteria and the waste acceptance processes, on and off the Hanford Site. * Qualifying and performing Chemical Screenings (HAZCAT kit, as assigned), visual and real time radiography (RTR) verification of waste streams. * In depth and/or specialized understanding and administering quality program standards. * Performing Solid Waste Inventory Tracking System (SWITS) data entry/IDMS workflow entries/SharePoint reviews, and maintaining chemical inventories, as necessary. * Supporting Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and work planning involving waste activities. * Performing chemical and radioactive waste characterization designations. * Reviewing various Project documents (data quality objectives (DQOs), sampling and analysis plans (SAPs) etc.) and providing comments as requested. * Working with radioactive and hazardous materials/waste in radiological areas/hazardous waste sites. * Supporting in the field and providing waste packaging guidance. * Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Basic Qualifications * Career Level Grade 17: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with 6 or more years of relevant experience. * Senior Level Grade 18: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with 8 or more years of relevant experience. The higher posted level has greater scope, complexity, authority, impact. The level offered to the selected candidate will be based on the needs of the company and the candidate's education, training, and/or experience. Desired Qualifications * BS degree in chemistry or in a technical discipline. * Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel). * Current or past Hazardous waste worker, Radiological worker 1, Hazardous Waste Designation, and Respirator Qualification. * Experience in radioactive and hazardous waste management and operations. * Previous experience with Washington State and Federal environmental regulations (WAC, RCRA, CERCLA, and TSCA), waste management, and radiochemistry. Compensation & Benefits In accordance with the CPCCo salary determination proc