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OVERVIEW

Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Environmental Scientist/Engineer III to contribute to our mission supporting our work at UCOR in Oak Ridge, TN.  

L&A is a woman-owned small business and trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts.

L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees, the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence, seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work, and consistently exceed expectations, apply now to join our professional family.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under minimal supervision, is responsible for providing senior-level environmental support.  Supports management with more complex environmental issues, provides environmental services and oversight to projects and operations, coordinates projects and operations environmental regulatory interactions, and makes recommendations for setting overall environmental strategies, policies, procedures, and standards.  Act as Subject Matter Expert as needed and appropriate.  Ensures projects and operations achieve environmental compliance and stewardship.

 Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides Environmental Compliance (EC) functional support for the East Tennessee Technology Park (ETTP) Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) and ETTP National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) stormwater permit. This includes preparing sampling and analysis plans, reviewing laboratory results, conducting SWPPP inspections, writing SWPPP annual reports, submitting the annual Discharge Monitoring Report to regulators, and preparing the ETTP NPDES permit renewal application.
• Updates and provides sampling and analysis plan each year to UT-Battelle to conduct the ETTP Biological Monitoring and Abatement Program (BMAP) which includes fish community studies, benthic macroinvertebrate sampling, and fish and clam bioaccumulation studies.
• Requests and coordinates investigative sampling in the permitted storm drain network.
• Supports various projects in obtaining Aquatic Resource Alteration Permits (ARAPs) and/or Construction General Permit (CGP) coverage from the State of Tennessee.
• Provides backup support for the ETTP surface water monitoring program.
• Serves as UCOR’s subject matter expert (SME) for Clean Water Act (CWA) regulations, NPDES permits, SWPPP documents, BMAP, and ARAPs. Supports compliance with PFAS regulations.
• Prepares monthly sampling coordination meeting agenda; conducts the meeting, and distributes the minutes.
• Reviews analytical results for Environmental Management Waste Management Facility (EMWMF) contact water and discharge water and provides documentation to EMWMF managers.
• Maintains the UCOR sitewide spill history, and provides spill summaries for use in annual training modules.
• Prepares and distributes the UCOR EC find and fix log.
• Updates and distributes to UCOR personnel “Environmental Pagers” on topics such as “Protection of Migratory Birds” and “Protection of Bats”.
• Conducts surveillance, management assessments, and compliance inspections, as assigned.
• Supports regulatory agency and DOE interactions (e.g., negotiations, inspections, technical assistance).
• Routinely accesses the laboratory database to track and report stormwater results to operations and planning personnel.
• Completes work assignments with a high level of personal accountability, teamwork, initiative, and quality.
• Follows established policies, methods, and practices of the Company.
• Maintains knowledge of safety policies and procedures and performs assigned duties in a safe manner, and, if supervising others, has responsibility for the safety of those being supervised.
• Attends EC planning and team meetings, and performs other EC related tasks, as assigned.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or related science, or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.  Advanced degree desired.

• Grade 24 – 4+ years of experience is the minimum requirement. Higher levels can be considered below. 
• Grade 25 – 7+ years of experience
• Grade 26 – 10+ years of experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to write procedures and reports
• Strong work ethic, professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to follow written procedures such as SOPs
• Ability to work independently and within team environments
• Must possess or be able to obtain a DOE Q-level security clearance
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment.
• Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening in accordance with Federal requirements (details below),
• Ability to fulfill and promote L&A core values.

LOCATION

Work will be performed at the UCOR facilities in Oak Ridge, TN.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING

Please note that marijuana remains a Schedule I controlled substance under Federal Law. Federal contractors must follow Federal drug-free workplace rules, which prohibit marijuana use, even if medical or recreational use is permitted under State Law.   

SALARY AND BENEFITS

As an L&A employee, you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental), 401K plan, and paid time off. We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee, you will have access to in-house training, career pathing, mentoring, award programs, tuition reimbursement and much more.

L&A is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.