Title Regulatory Interface Manager

Position Number 39035

Company WA River Protection Solutions

City/State Richland, WA

Location 200E Tank Farms

Posted 05/08/2024

Closes 05/29/2024

Regular/Temporary Regular

Full/Part-Time Full-Time

Job Responsibilities/Duties

This position is responsible for developing strategic approaches to improving relationships with the DOE and Regulatory Agencies. The Regulatory Interface Manager will provide support to the environmental protection organization in complex issues concerning the following areas of responsibility. The Regulatory Interface Manager will be responsible for TPA/Consent Decree programs, Ecological/Biological/Cultural programs, NEPA/SEPA programs, regulatory inspections, environmental training, supporting corrective action management process for environmental and assisting in continuing environmental compliance.

The Regulatory Interface Manager oversees and directs the activities of staff within the group or matrixed to others, as well as providing leadership in all aspects of day-to-day work. Reports to the Environmental Protection Manager. Scope also includes other assignments as given by the Environmental Protection Manager. Authority includes managing staff, assignments of personnel, salary actions, evaluations, training needs, and other activities as directed.

*Develop strategies for improving DOE and regulatory interface and communication

*Develop strategy for Stakeholder engagement

*Lead integration of TPA and Consent Decree milestones with TOC Contract and DOE

*Resolution of complex environmental issues

*Perform specialty and management assessments of Environmental Programs and compliance

*Environmental program performance measurements

*Support inspections of facilities and perform field work as appropriate for responsibilities

*Lead training opportunities as appropriate for staff

Required Qualifications

Grade 21:

BA/BS in Environmental Science, Sustainable Resources, Ecology, Conservation, Environmental Engineering or related discipline.

Twelve (12) years related experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in supporting inspections of facilities and perform field work is desirable.

Experience with regulator interactions or negotiations is desirable.

Technical experience demonstrating good communication, leadership, and negotiation skills.

Experience in areas related to environmental regulations.

Depending on the nature of your employment with WRPS, you can expect the following:

• A business casual dress work environment: jeans are permissible (restrictions may apply).

• Opportunity for work/life balance: a standard 4 x 10 work schedule, allowing more personal time to enjoy life outside of the office (other schedules and/or shift work may be required).

• Many positions (non-bargaining) allow for a hybrid work environment, a combination of in-office and telework (restrictions may apply).

Compensation & Benefits

Grade 21:

Hiring Range Minimum: $138,700

Hiring Range Maximum: $174,900

WRPS offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical/dental/vision, short-and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please visithttps://hmis.hanford.gov/hr/page.cfm/HEWTBenefits

In accordance with the company's philosophy on compensation for exempt and salaried non-exempt employees, WRPS takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining initial salary to include assigned job scope and responsibility, a candidate's qualifications as compared to internal comparators performing in a similar role, and the external labor market. A salary offer will be made within the targeted hiring range posted. Note a candidate's prior salary history will not be taken into consideration.

Relocation Funding Provided Yes

U.S. Citizenship Required Yes

Clearance Required No

Job Classification Management

Shift Work Required No

This contractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Applicants and employees have rights under Federal Employment Laws and are protected under federal law against discrimination. To view information regarding these rights, please click on these links:

• Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights.pdf)

• Pay Transparency Policy Statement

• Family Medical Leave Act (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf)

• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

• WA State Paid Family Medical Leave (https://paidleave.wa.gov/app/uploads/2021/12/2021.12.Six-things-to-know-about-Paid-Leave.pdf)