What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scientist position at Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo)?
External Job Opportunity
Title
Scientist
Position Number
40042
Company
Central Plateau Cleanup Comp
City/State
Richland, WA
Location
Hanford, WA (200 East Area)
Posted
04/02/2025
Closes
04/09/2025
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Full/Part-Time
Full-Time
Job Duties/Scope Of Work
WORK SAFE, MAKE A DIFFERENCE, AND BE A PART OF HISTORY WITH THE CPCCo TEAM!
At Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo), located in Richland, Washington, we are working to provide a sustainable future for the historic Hanford area through the protection of the Columbia River and the remediation of the Central Plateau. To achieve our mission, we need exceptionally talented, innovative, and driven people to help us reduce risks on the Hanford Site by removing some of the most hazardous waste streams and facilities in the Department of Energy (DOE) complex. If you would like to work with a highly skilled workforce to achieve unique and challenging goals that critically impact our environment and community, this is your chance to be a part of our legacy!
As a scientist in Sample Management and Reporting in Soil and Groundwater Operations you will provide support for arrange of environmental projects. Responsibilities include:
- Produce and process technical field sampling documents.
- Assist with water level scheduling and data entry.
- Verification of field and environmental data.
- Determine project analytical requirements and resolve data problems.
- Routinely use the EDIT and Sample and Data Tracking application for data management and as a tool in problem resolution.
- Interface with laboratory and project personnel as a project coordinator for routine and special sampling projects.
Basic Qualifications
* Early Career Level Grade 15: Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or related technical degree with 1 or more years of relevant experience
- Intermediate Level Grade 16: Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or related technical degree with 2 or more years of relevant experience
The higher posted level has greater scope, complexity, authority, impact. The level offered to the selected candidate will be based on the needs of the company and the candidate's education, training, and/or experience.
Desired Qualifications
* Experience with collection of soil or water samples and collecting field analytical measurements.
- Familiarity with laboratory analysis and terminology.
- Experience with database interaction.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with scientists and engineers to produce technical sampling related documents.
- Experience using Microsoft products proficiently.
- Propensity to understand complex data flow situations.
Compensation & Benefits
In accordance with the CPCCo salary determination process, CPCCo takes into consideration the level of assigned job duties and responsibilities, and the candidate's education, training, and/or experience relative to internal peers and the external labor market. CPCCo will not solicit salary history for candidates.
Expected annualized pay range based on full time schedule (40 hours per week):
- Early Career Level Grade 15: $80,225 - $101,175
- Intermediate Level Grade 16: $88,200 - $111,100
In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for variable pay awards.
CPCCo's generous benefits package offers medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) employer match and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please see https://cpcco.hanford.gov/page.cfm/Careers
A few benefits/perks you can anticipate, depending on the nature of your employment with CPCCo, include the following:
- A casual-dress work environment, where jeans are a regular thing.
- A standard 4-10's work schedule that allows for long weekends and recharging on the Columbia River, on a golf course, at 200 surrounding wineries, or at other Pacific Northwest destinations where fishing, hunting, snowboarding, hiking, and other outdoor sporting opportunities are in abundance.
CPCCo is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Relocation Funding Provided
No
U.S. Citizenship Required
Yes
Clearance Required
No
Job Classification
Exempt
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
- Pay Transparency Policy Statement
- Family Medical Leave Act
- Employee Polygraph Protection Act
- WA State Paid Family Medical Leave
Salary : $80,225 - $101,175
