Environmental Consultant
Automation and Control Strategies Group, INC. dba ACS Professional Staffing
Richland, WA
JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Analysis Skills, Biology, Chemistry, Consulting, Documentation, Employee Assistance Plan, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Impact, Environmental Issues, Environmental Law, Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Sciences, Government Requirements, Hospital, Identify Issues, Local Government, Maintain Compliance, Pollution Prevention, Regulations, Regulatory Reports, State Government, Stormwater Management, United States Citizen, Waste Disposal, Water Pollution
LOCATION
Richland, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
* Type: Contract
* Job #8323
Overview:
ACS Professional Staffing is looking for an employee to work on-site with our client. This Environmental Consultant role will provide independent guidance on the organization's environmental review efforts, specifically those involving NEPA and SEPA processes, in support of new nuclear development. This full-time position is located in Richland, WA.
Pay range: $58.22 - $78.70
Benefits:
* Sick Leave: One hour of paid sick leave for every 40-hours worked (sick leave can be used after 90-days of employment)
* EAP: Employee Assistance Program
* Benefit Options: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Group Life/AD&D, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Critical Illness, Voluntary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, 401k (eligible after one year and 1,000 hours worked - employer match up to 4%)
* Other benefits include the following: Calm App, LifeBalance Discount Program
Responsibilities:
* Understanding the organization's Environmental Review needs, which may include the conduct of field and onsite visits as needed.
* Engaging in review and research activities so that NEPA/SEPA processes are addressed properly and appropriate solutions can be designed for the same.
* Collaborating with a team of environmental scientists, engineers, technicians, and other experts in environmental laws to support discussion and resolution of environmental and process issues.
* Preparing necessary project documentation and business presentations and proposals as agreed upon in order to meet the organization's expectations.
* Updating the management on agreed upon reports related to business objectives and targets.
* Identifying environmental issues and assisting the organization in formulation and implementation of suggested environmental strategies.
* Reviewing the effectiveness of the project and ensuring compliance with environmental rules and regulations.
* Making the organization aware of the latest environmental policies, rules, and standards that may need to be followed.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Biological Science, or related technical field from an accredited college or university AND 5 years of experience in an environmental related field.
* Experience with and knowledge of federal and WA State environmental planning activities such as:
* National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit preparation and compliance
* Storm water management (e.g., Storm Water Pollution Prevention Planning)
* Air permit (e.g., Air Operating Permit, Radioactive Air Emissions License) application and implementation
* Environmental management systems
* Pollution prevention
* Community right-to-know requirements
* Local/state government siting requirements
* Solid waste disposal
* Preparation of environmental reports and impact statements
* State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) compliance
* Water rights applications, permits, and certificates
* Working knowledge of environmental regulatory activities such as transmittals, permitting, reporting, regulatory analysis, etc.
Work sponsorship is not available at this time. Third-party candidates will not be considered for this position.
Because we are a federal government contractor, we have special restrictions placed on us for hiring foreign nationals into certain key positions within the company. This particular position requires U.S. citizenship.
ACS Professional Staffing will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to the applicant's race, color, religion, sex,
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