The posting
Overview
At PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget.
Our Science & Technology directorates include National Security, Integrated Discovery Sciences, and Energy and Environment. In addition, we have an Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, a Department of Energy, Office of Science user facility housed on the PNNL campus.
The Operational Systems Directorate (OSD) leads delivery of PNNL’s 10-year, $1.2 billion campus construction portfolio— the single largest construction and modernization effort in the Laboratory’s history. OSD oversees operations and facility services, maintenance, and infrastructure planning.
A team of nearly 800 staff comprise OSD, spanning in a wide range of disciplines, including craftspeople, engineers, construction professionals, technicians, scientists, administrators, and specialists. Together, they ensure that PNNL’s assets, services, and OSD-led programs are managed and performing safely, securely, reliably, effectively, and efficiently.
The directorate stewards more than $250 million in annual budget authority; managing more than 2.5 million square feet of facility space across two campuses; overseeing approximately 200 regulatory program areas; and executing a multi-million-dollar facility and infrastructure project portfolio.
The mission of the Environment, Health, Safety and Security (EHS&S) Division is to minimize risks, assure compliance with regulatory standards, and promote a culture of safety, health, and environmental stewardship.
EHS&S focuses on reducing environmental impact, promoting employee health, preventing workplace incidents, and safeguarding physical and information security. Core functions include risk assessment, safety training, environmental stewardship, health monitoring, emergency preparedness, and implementing security measures. EHS&S fosters a culture of safety, maintainability, and continuous improvement, ensuring operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and long-term organizational resilience.
Responsibilities
Provides technical and engineering support for PNNL’s environmental radiological and chemical air compliance programs. Applies in-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local Clean Air Act requirements, including the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) Subpart H, to support permit development, implement permit conditions, evaluate compliance, participate in regulatory inspections, and prepare technical reports and procedures. Works independently within broad guidelines, uses judgment and multiple sources of information to solve complex compliance and monitoring problems, and collaborates with task leads, subject matter experts, facility operations, and research organizations. Serves as a technical resource to colleagues and may lead limited-risk projects or functional work activities that improve consistent, strategic, and systematic air compliance practices across the Laboratory.
Responsibilities include:
- Maintain and evaluate radiological air sampling and continuous air monitoring equipment, including performing annual stack inspections.
- Coordinate with facility operations to oversee maintenance and calibration of sampling and monitoring equipment and ensure associated records are accurate and complete.
- Develop permit applications and regulatory submittal packages; interpret and implement permit requirements; and maintain the permit database.
- Participate in program assessments and regulatory inspections of emission units and sampling and monitoring systems; evaluate deficiencies and develop and track corrective actions through closure.
- Review data packages for technical quality and compliance with established quality assurance processes.
- Develop and maintain operational procedures and related program documentation.
- Prepare clear, technically defensible internal reports, external compliance reports, and certifications.
- Respond to unusual and emergency events and support required notifications, technical evaluations, and reporting.
- Contribute to committees and special projects across the directorate and Laboratory; may lead limited-risk projects or functional work activities.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- BS/BA and 5 years of relevant Clean Air Act standards and regulatory requirements, including NESHAP Subpart H experience -OR-
- MS/MA or higher and 3 years of relevant Clean Air Act standards and regulatory requirements, including NESHAP Subpart H experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of environmental radiological surveillance, sampling and monitoring, and chemical air emissions programs.
- Ability to explain complex or sensitive technical information clearly, work across organizational boundaries, and build consensus on effective, compliant solutions.
- Proficiency with databases, spreadsheets, data management tools, and word-processing software.
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects and tasks safely, compliantly, and independently with minimal guidance.
- Demonstrated judgment in analyzing multiple sources of information and selecting appropriate methods to solve complex technical and compliance problems.
- Ability to apply technical principles, theories, best practices, and knowledge of related disciplines to improve processes and services.
- Ability to identify, evaluate, and communicate opportunities to improve work processes and efficiency.
- Experience serving as a technical resource to colleagues or leading limited-risk projects or functional work activities.
- Active participation in relevant professional organizations.
Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment
- This position is within the Effluent, Waste, and Transportation (EWT) group of the Environmental Protection and Regulatory Programs Division (EPRP). The purpose of EPRP is to enable the science and technology mission(s) of the Laboratory by assessing and controlling the impact of Laboratory activities, R&D projects, and facilities on the environment, public, and employee health and safety. EPRP performs regulatory analysis and develops Laboratory systems to assist staff in achieving compliance and demonstrating environmental excellence with respect to environmental and waste management requirements.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally work outdoors, and climb stairs/stacks.
Additional Information
Not Applicable.
Testing Designated Position
This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP).
About PNNL
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!
At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, and flexible work schedules. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3 hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.
Commitment to Excellence and Equal Employment Opportunity
Our laboratory is committed to fostering a work environment where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect while solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PNNL considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at [email protected].
Drug Free Workplace
PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.
If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn.
Security, Credentialing, and Eligibility Requirements
As a national laboratory, PNNL is responsible for adhering to the Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which require new employees to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identify Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete the applicable tier of federal background investigation post hire and receive a favorable federal adjudication. The tier of federal background investigation will be determined by job duties and national security or public trust responsibilities associated with the job. All tiers of investigation include a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last 1 to 7 years (depending on the applicable tier of investigation). Illegal drug activities include marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.
For foreign national candidates:
If you have not resided in the U.S. for three consecutive years, you are not eligible for the PIV credential and instead will need to obtain a favorable Local Site Specific Only (LSSO) Federal risk determination to maintain employment. Once you meet the three-year residency requirement thereafter, you will be required to obtain a PIV credential to maintain employment. The tier of federal background investigation required to obtain the PIV credential will be determined by job duties at the time you become eligible for the PIV credential.
Mandatory Requirements
Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a “country of risk” without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.
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Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, robust telehealth care options, several mental health benefits, free wellness coaching, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance*, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, relocation, backup childcare, legal benefits, supplemental parental bonding leave, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support. Employees are automatically enrolled in our company-funded pension plan* and may enroll in our 401 (k) savings plan with company match*. Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.
* Research Associates excluded.
**All benefits are dependent upon eligibility.
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Notice to Applicants
PNNL lists the full pay range for the position in the job posting. Starting pay is calculated from the minimum of the pay range and actual placement in the range is determined based on an individual’s relevant job-related skills, qualifications, and experience. This approach is applicable to all positions, with the exception of positions governed by collective bargaining agreements and certain limited-term positions which have specific pay rules.
As part of our commitment to fair compensation practices, we do not ask for or consider current or past salaries in making compensation offers at hire. Instead, our compensation offers are determined by the specific requirements of the position, prevailing market trends, applicable collective bargaining agreements, pay equity for the position type, and individual qualifications and skills relevant to the performance of the position.
Minimum Salary
USD $112,500.00/Yr. Maximum Salary
USD $168,600.00/Yr.
