LOCATION: WEST VALLEY, NY TITLE:  ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST IV SCHEDULE (FT/PT):  FT TRAVEL REQUIRED: NONE CLEARANCE: ABILITY TO OBTAIN

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North Wind Solutions is a Government contracting small business with operations at military and civilian installations across the United States. The company's focus is facilities operation and maintenance, waste management and radiological services, security control and force protection, and environmental services.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Provides advice (written and oral), during implementation of field work, on regulatory strategies in ensuring there is integration of regulatory and technical requirements for facility decommissioning and remediation of contaminated environmental media (e.g., soils, surface water, ground water).
• Conducts technical peer reviews of document format and content prior to presentation to regulatory agencies. Provides oversight in the areas of environmental compliance and permitting, RCRA, NESHAPs, SPDES, and other applicable state and federal environmental regulations and DOE orders, standards, and guidance
• Provides support for public, stakeholder and/or regulatory agency reviews and/or meetings. This may include: attending regulatory, public and/or stakeholder meetings, coordinating with all necessary parties, preparing meeting material such as slide presentations and meeting summaries, arranging meeting locations, providing all parties with meeting notifications, producing sufficient quantities of meeting presentation materials, and maintaining public reading room
• Provides the WVDP with expertise and specialized technical assistance in reviewing environmental laws and regulations and DOE Directives and Standards to determine applicability and appropriate implementation strategies.
• Provides support for daily oversight of environmental compliance and permitting programs (including but not limited to Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), air, water, waste, monitoring and reporting). Coordinates and interfaces on RCRA, NESHAPs, SPDES, and environmental issues with the WVDP Regulatory Strategy and Environmental Compliance Team Leader.
• Provides support in the review of compliance plans, permit applications, and regulatory documentation.

 QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters Degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Physical Science or related technical degree.
• At least fifteen (15) years demonstrable compliance experience with Federal and New York State environmental laws, rules and regulations.
• Must have current 40-hour hazardous waste operations level training; if not must be able to obtain HAZWOPER certification requirements as a condition of employment. Specialty Qualifications: Training and professional skill development will be provided for the various aspects of the position, as appropriate based on the individual's experience. Title 22 training, RCRA training, OSHA training, any Environmental Wastes training not required, but candidate must agree to work towards certifications listed and others as required.
• Knowledgeable of hazardous waste business practices related to storage of hazardous wastes.
• Knowledge and experience dealing with compatibility issues related to storage of hazardous wastes. General knowledge of hazardous materials storage requirements. PREFERRED: Prior experience at the West Valley Demonstration Project, knowledge of DOE Orders and policies, experience in functions such as surveillances, audits, and assessments of operating facilities, such as West Valley.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.  If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline +1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form to get assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.