Clean Water Act/NEPA/Cultural Resources Compliance Team Lead

Requisition Id 12454 

 

Level: TP05

 

Overview:  

The Clean Water Act/NEPA/Cultural Resource Team is responsible for compliance-related activities and oversight for Clean Water Act, NEPA and cultural resources requirements.  This position resides in the Environmental Protection Services Divison, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).  The EPSD is responsible for implementing programs that enable ORNL’s science missions through effective regulatory compliance support, specifically by facilitating ORNL compliance with Federal and State RCRA/Clean Air Act/Clean Water Act/TSCA/USDA regulatory requirements and applicable Department of Energy (DOE) Orders.

 

As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an extraordinary 80-year history of solving the nation’s biggest problems. We have a dedicated and creative staff of over 6,000 people! Our vision for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) is to cultivate an environment and practices that foster diversity in ideas and in the people across the organization, as well as to ensure ORNL is recognized as a workplace of choice. These elements are critical for enabling the execution of ORNL’s broader mission to accelerate scientific discoveries and their translation into energy, environment, and security solutions for the nation.

 

Major Duties/Responsibilities: 

• The successful candidate will have relevant experience with environmental requlations and standards with a record of implementing them at a complex industrial site.  The experience may include:

  • Supervising scientific or engineering staff

  • Strong knowledge of the CWA rules and regulations

  • Strong knowledge of NEPA and its implementing regulations

  • Strong knowledge of cultural resource regulations

• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a scientific or engineering field.

• 12 or more years of experience in environmental regulatory field.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in related field

• Professional Engineering License

• Experience supporting large and small projects during the planning and construction phases for environmental aspects

• Understanding of applicable DOE Orders.

• Proven ability to work methodically and accurately in times of high workload and tight timeframes.

• Ability to use initiative to develop and recommend alternative solutions and strategies, within the team and with outside stakeholders.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to exercise appropriate levels of diplomacy where required.

• Strong leadership, business management, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work as a multi-functional team member and to contribute to a spirit of team cooperation.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory.

• Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs.

 

Visa Sponsorship:

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

 

Benefits at ORNL:  

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain talented people. The laboratory offers many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to help you and your family live happy and healthy. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also provided for convenience.

 

Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.

 

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