Environmental Scientist/Engineer II

Job Description

Job Description

OVERVIEW

Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Environmental Scientist / Engineer II to contribute to our mission supporting our work at UCOR.

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

The main duties include, but are not limited to :

• Provides direct, routine Environmental Compliance (EC) support for UCOR’s ORNL Nuclear Operations and Y-12 Surveillance and Maintenance (S&M). This includes being the EC representative in manager and work package planning meetings and participating in walkdowns of facilities.
• Provides day-to-day EC support to UCOR’s wastewater treatment and stack operations, waste management, and S&M, ensuring compliance with environmental policies, requirements, and procedures.
• Supports ORNL and Y-12 water quality programs and field implementation group that are part of the Water Resources Restoration Program (WRRP).
• Conducts surveillance, management assessments, and compliance inspections, as assigned.
• Supports regulatory agency and DOE interactions (e.g., negotiations, inspections, technical assistance).
• Supports preparation and implementation of environmental permits, including the ORNL Title V air permit, pump and haul permit, and NPDES discharge permit for the onsite wastewater treatment facility.
• Provides EC support to ORNL related to CERCLA decision documents, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), and UCOR’s Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan.
• Serves as custodian for several hazardous material chemical storage areas at ORNL, completing regular inventories.
• Reviews all ORNL excavation permits for land use controls.
• Accesses the database for laboratory results each month to track and report mercury and other data to operations and planning personnel.
• Serves as a technical and policy advisor to management and provides guidance on matters relating to environmental remediation, and storage and transportation of waste.
• Helps establish annual environmental objectives and targets for Nuclear Operations and tracks status.
• Maintains the Y-12 Facility Inspection and Training Manual for the Y-12 S&M CERCLA facilities inspection program.
• 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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Supports management with environmental issues, provides environmental services and oversight to projects and operations,

coordinates projects and operations, environmental regulatory interactions, and assists with setting overall environmental

strategies, policies, procedures, and standards. Ensures projects and operations achieve environmental compliance and

stewardship

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

LOCATION

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.

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.