Waste Program Management Support

SUMMARY

Provide program support to the Assistant Manager for River and Plateau (AMRP). Provide executive-level management support for Hanford waste management programs (TRU, MLLW, LLW) and nuclear facility operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for independent evaluations/assessments of Hanford cleanup and waste management programs with a focus on National TRU Program activities including certification and shipping.
• Ensure compliance with waste acceptance criteria (WAC) for onsite radioactive and hazardous waste storage at Hanford and acceptance at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP).
• Maintain compliance with Department of Transportation shipping standards.
• Ensure project safety and regulatory documentation is complete, accurate, and reliable for submission to regulators or other DOE (Department of Energy) offices.
• Support operations at the Hanford Solid Waste Operations Complex (Central Waste Complex, T Plant, Low Level Burial Grounds) ensuring implementation and compliance with nuclear safety bases, documented safety analyses, and technical safety requirements.
• Conduct regulatory inspections and resolution of cited violations.
• Ensure compliance with DOE Order 435.1, Radioactive Waste Management, including the performance of associated on-site assessments.
• Provide expert opinion and feedback at critical points in program/project activities.
• Provide detailed technical oversight and support to prevent programmatic failure due to, for example, failure to comply with regulations or nuclear safety requirements.
• Assist with the preparation of draft reports, including safety analyses, assessment, regulatory documents, waste acceptance criteria, technical reports, or other documents.
• Interface with a diverse range of people from the Richland Operations Office (RL), Office of River Protection (ORP), Carlsbad Field Office and WIPP contractors, other DOE Contractors, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, State Regulators, and other stakeholders.
• Support the development and implementation of plans to mitigate programmatic risks and exploit opportunities for improving program activities.
• Assist with proactively identifying potential risks/opportunities through review of the programs and evaluation of program elements related to nuclear facility operations, and TRU, TRU mixed, and low-level/mixed low-level waste management.
• Elicit information to support the development of products and the provision of assistance.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ten (10) years of relevant experience to include:
  • A minimum of two (2) years with program and/or project management in hazardous and nuclear waste clean-up projects.
  • A minimum of six (6) years with radioactive waste management.
  • A minimum of two (2) years with nuclear facility operations and nuclear safety requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study. This would include science, engineering, and project/program management (business) degrees.
• Expert knowledge of DOE Order 435.1, “Radioactive Waste Management.” Knowledge shall allow the support staff to provide accurate input and recommendations to senior management, including program and project managers.
• Expert knowledge of National TRU Program, Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) Waste Acceptance Criteria and TRU waste certification and transportation requirements. Knowledge shall allow the support staff to interface directly with National TRU Program management.
• Knowledge of program and project management practices, policies, and procedures; preference for knowledge of and experience with DOE Order 413.3B, “Program and Project Management for the Acquisition of Capital Asset Projects.” Knowledge shall allow the support staff to provide accurate input on the overall project to include scope definition, baseline cost, schedule, baseline changes, and earned value analysis.
• Participation in program and project reviews, evaluations, and assessments, such as site certification audits performed by the Carlsbad Field Office for disposal of transuranic waste at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant. 
• Must obtain and maintain any necessary security access and/or background checks. (generally, U.S. Citizenship required)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Knowledge of contract change management to review contractor proposals for accuracy and content.
• Knowledge of waste generation, transportation, treatment and disposal requirements. Hanford site specific knowledge of this subject is preferred.
• Ability to successfully communicate with a diverse range of people from various levels and organizations resulting in an unimpeded passage of information as to not cause delays in progress.

WORK SCHEDULE 

Full-time. May be required to work additional hours as needed to complete assignment or project.

TRAVEL

None.

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS

None.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is primarily performed in a professional office setting, including the normal office equipment (e.g., computer, fax machines, copier) and with a wide variety of people in differing functions, personalities and abilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Position consists of sitting for long periods of time, using hands/fingers, handling, reaching with hands and arms, talking, hearing; occasional walking or standing, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching.  Moderate to extended periods of office work with heavy periods of computer usage. It is Katmai’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Pay range: $200,000 - $215,000 per year.
• Eligible Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Time Off (PTO), 11 Paid Federal Holidays, and Leave of Absence.

Compliance:

To be considered for this position, all applicants must apply on the company website,  https://katmaicorp.com/life-at-katmai/

We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, familial status or any other characteristic protected by law. https://katmaicorp.com/life-at-katmai/#equal_opportunity Preference will be given to Ouzinkie Shareholders, Descendants of Shareholders and Spouses of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e - 2(i).