Scientist
Employer: Hanford Mission Integration Solutions · Location: Richland, WA · Posting: 41579 · Type: Full-Time · Pay: $90,150-$166,263/yr
Duties
HMIS is seeking an experienced Environmental Scientist to support air quality compliance, Hanford Site Title V Air Operating Permit (AOP) integration activities, and technical support for the environmental monitoring program. The desired individual for this role possesses some variation of technical skills and facilitation skills as a means of solving complex problems. The Environmental Scientist will be providing technical and programmatic support for environmental compliance, permitting, regulatory reporting, and implementation of compliance requirements across projects and operations. This role interprets regulatory and permit requirements, prepares technical documentation, supports environmental programs, and works with internal organizations and external agencies to help ensure compliant work execution. This position is appropriate for an individual with general regulatory compliance experience who can apply strong analytical, technical writing, coordination, and problem-solving skills to environmental compliance programs. Essential Responsibilities * Provide technical support for compliance with applicable environmental laws, regulations, permits, and internal requirements. * Interpret regulatory and permit requirements and assist organizations in implementing compliant solutions. * Prepare and support permit applications, revisions, notifications, and other regulatory submittals. * Develop technical calculations, evaluations, and supporting documentation for compliance activities. * Track compliance actions, regulatory commitments, and required deliverables. * Prepare environmental reports, certifications, schedules, and other compliance documents. * Support integration of environmental requirements into work planning, project execution, and operational activities. * Develop, revise, and maintain procedures, guidance documents, plans, and other program materials. * Conduct or support compliance assessments, reviews, and investigations of deviations or noncompliance events. * Recommend and help implement corrective actions in coordination with affected organizations. * Coordinate with internal stakeholders, contractors, management, and regulatory agencies on compliance matters. * Lead or facilitate meetings, working groups, presentations, and training related to environmental compliance. * Support environmental monitoring, sampling, and evaluation activities, as assigned. * Prepare technical memoranda, summaries, and interpretive guidance on regulatory topics. * Contribute to annual reporting, program documentation, and environmental assessments.
Qualifications
ENTRY LEVEL: * Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or a related technical field with 2+ years environmental work experience. * Ability to read, interpret, and apply regulations, permit conditions, procedures, and technical requirements. * Experience preparing technical documents, reports, analyses, or regulatory submittals. * Strong written and verbal communication skills. * Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. * Ability to work effectively with multiple organizations and stakeholders. * Experience coordinating actions, deliverables, or compliance-related activities. * Ability to learn new regulatory programs and technical subject matter. * Proficiency with standard business software and data management tools. * Ability to obtain and maintain a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential badge. INTERMEDIATE LEVEL: * Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or a related technical field with 5 to 9+ years applicable work experience. * Working experience with state and federal regulations. * Experience reading, interpreting, and applying regulations, permit conditions, procedures, and technical requirements. * Experience preparing technical documents, reports, analyses, or regulatory submittals. * Strong written and verbal communication skills. * Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. * Ability to work effectively with multiple organizations and stakeholders. * Experience coordinating actions, deliverables, or compliance-related activities. * Ability to learn new regulatory programs and technical subject matter. * Proficiency with standard business software and data management tools. * Ability to obtain and maintain a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential badge. SENIOR LEVEL: * Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science or a related technical field with 10+ years' environmental work experience. * Working experience with state and federal regulations. * Experience complex mathematical calculations in support of assessments and regulatory compliance. * Experience facilitating and leading multi-organizational meetings and initiatives * Experience interfacing with regulatory agencies. * Strong interpersonal skills and well-demonstrated written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to obtain and maintain a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential badge.
Compensation
The grade level for this position will be predicated on the successful candidate's level of experience and ability to perform the essential duties of this position, based on the criteria above. Corresponding salary ranges for each respective grade level are as follows: ENTRY LEVEL: Grade 16: $90,150 - $113,550 INTERMEDIATE LEVEL: Grade 17: $99,063 - $124,788 Grade 18: $109,013 - $137,538 Grade 19: $119,813 - $151,038 SENIOR LEVEL: Grade 20: $131,888 - $166,263 HMIS offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision, short-and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please visit our benefits website: https://hmis.hanford.gov/hr/page.cfm/employeebenefits In accordance with the HMIS salary determination process, offers will be made by taking into consideration the level of assigned job duties, responsibilities, and the candidate's qualifications relative to internal peers and the external labor market. A candidate's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. The salary range listed represents the full range of salary that may be offered. This position may be required to complete a probationary period. Benefits for eligible employees will begin on day one. In compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Hanford Field Office (HFO) direction, employees issued initial badges on or after September 1st, 2025, are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a federal background check investigation. This investigation encompasses multiple areas of eligibility and includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.