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Operations Support Specialist, Readiness Assurance

Central Plateau Cleanup Company
Richland, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/13/2026
Job Duties/Scope Of Work

Work Safe, Make a Difference, and Be a Part of History with the CPCCo Team!

At the 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!

The CPCCo Emergency Management (EM) Department is seeking a detail-oriented, highly organized Readiness Assurance Operations Support Specialist. This position will support the implementation of Program Elements for the Emergency Preparedness Program, interfacing across all levels of the team and other project organizations. Under general supervision acts as an independent contributor in all conventional aspects of the subject matter or functional area of the assignments. Involved in decisions and actions that have a high visibility impact on the successful achievement of emergency preparedness goals and objectives. If you are an Operations Support Specialist who enjoys challenging, yet gratifying work, we want to talk to you!

A day in the life of a Readiness Assurance Operations Support Specialist includes, but is not limited to:

  • Serve as the point of contact for EM training assignments. Verify completion of required training for Emergency Response Organizations and EM personnel.
  • Serve as the Technical Authority for Emergency Management and Emergency Response procedures. Providing procedure reviews as requested for other CPCC groups.
  • Serve as the Requirements Management Subject Matter Expert for Emergency Management.
  • Serve as the point of contact for and technical writer of emergency plans.
  • Participate in assessment and emergency preparedness drills evaluations
  • Serve as a trained controller/evaluator on emergency preparedness drills
  • Serve in an assigned position within the Emergency Operations Center for a declared emergency (e.g., Protective Action Coordinator, WebEOC operator, Media Response Member).

Basic Qualifications

Career Level Grade 16: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with 5 or more years of relevant experience

Career Level Grade 17: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with 6 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

  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Teams), Adobe DC
  • Experience supporting Emergency Preparedness or Environmental Safety and Health
  • Experience working with DOORs or other Microsoft Access-like databases utilized to ensure regulatory and contractual requirements are captured in programmatic procedures

Compensation & Benefits

In accordance with the CPCCo salary determination process, CPCCo takes into consideration the level of assigned job duties and responsibilities, and the candidate's education, training, and/or experience relative to internal peers and the external labor market. CPCCo will not solicit salary history for candidates.

Expected annualized pay range based on full time schedule (40 hours per week):

Career Level Grade 16: $81,500 - $125,250

Career Level Grade 17: $86,200- $137,650

In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for variable pay awards.

CPCCo's generous benefits package offers medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) employer match and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please see https://cpcco.hanford.gov/page.cfm/Careers

A few benefits/perks you can anticipate, depending on the nature of your employment with CPCCo, include the following:

  • A casual-dress work environment, where jeans are a regular thing.
  • A standard 4-10's work schedule and a great community ( https://www.visittri-cities.com/) that allows for long weekends and recharging on the Columbia River, on a golf course, at 200 surrounding wineries, or at other Pacific Northwest destinations where fishing, hunting, snowboarding, hiking, and other outdoor sporting opportunities are in abundance.

CPCCo is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Relocation Funding Provided No

U.S. Citizenship Required Yes

Clearance Required No

Job Classification Exempt

Shift Work Required No

CPCCo is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and abides by federal, state, and local statutory requirements, including CFR 41 60-1.4 - Equal Opportunity , CFR 41 60-300.5 - Veterans , CFR 41 60-741.5 - Disabilities , and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 .

CPCCo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants and prohibits discrimination without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, pregnancy status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, training, and terms of employment.

If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA) while applying for a position with CPCCo, please e-mail ^CPCCo_EEO . Note: Please do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of an application.

If you have any difficulties while applying for a position, please send an email to ^CPCCo Human Resources.

Applicants And Employees Have Rights Under Federal And State Employment Laws And Are Protected Against Discrimination. To View Information Regarding These Rights, Please Click On These Links:

  • Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
  • Pay Transparency Policy Statement
  • Family Medical Leave Act
  • Employee Polygraph Protection Act
  • WA State Paid Family Medical Leave

Salary : $81,500 - $125,250

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