Sr. Environmental Scientist/Engineer II

Job Description

Job Description

Longenecker & Associates (L&A) is seeking a Sr. Environmental Scientist II in Oak Ridge, TN . The selected employee will have the requisite experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities to manage or help manage and provide solutions that have a positive impact on the organization including mentoring / coaching other team members.

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.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides Environmental Compliance (EC) support for field operations related to cleanup of the Y-12 National Security Complex (Y-12) and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). This includes being the EC representative in planning meetings for facility deactivation and demolition (D&D), participating in numerous walkdowns of the facilities, and reviewing and approving work control documents.
• Provides day-to-day EC support to projects and operations to ensure compliance with environmental policies, requirements, and procedures.
• Conducts surveillance, management assessments, and compliance inspections, as assigned.
• Supports regulatory agency and DOE interactions (e.g., negotiations, inspections, technical assistance).
• Prepares, maintains, and provides oversight for erosion and sediment control plans in work areas. Requires Tennessee erosion prevention and sediment control Level 1 training, or equivalent.
• Conducts routine Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan inspections of oil storage areas and equipment such as transformers that use oil.
• Works closely with waste management personnel to ensure proper waste characterization, storage, and disposal.
• Oversees and designs tests and field investigations to obtain data for use by the Company, client and environmental and scientific personnel in determining sources and methods of controlling pollutants in air, water and soil.
• 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.

Minimum Requirements

Education : Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or related science, or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience : 4 years of relevant experience required

Level Specific Responsibilities : Under limited supervision, is responsible for providing mid-level environmental support. 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.

Education : Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or related science, or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience : 7 years of relevant experience required

Level Specific Responsibilities : 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.

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

Experience : 10 years of relevant experience required

Level Specific Responsibilities :

Under general management direction, is responsible for providing complex technical environmental support. Manages environmental programs and issues for a major phase or component of project. Provides environmental services and oversight to projects and operations, coordinates projects and operations environmental regulatory interactions, and sets overall environmental strategies, policies, procedures, and standards. Act as Subject Matter Expert as needed and appropriate. Presents and recommends technical solutions to policy level environmental issues. Ensures projects and operations achieve environmental compliance and stewardship.

LOCATION

Oak Ridge, TN

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work on site

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.