What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pollution Prevention Technical Specialist position at Oak Ridge National Laboratory?
Requisition Id 14483
Overview:
We are seeking a Pollution Prevention Technical Specialist who will focus on to support the Oak Ridge National Laboatory (ORNL) Pollution Prevention Program with its mission to reduce the volume and/or toxicity of all ORNL waste streams, implement sustainable acquisition, and meet pollution prevention-related regulatory requirements. Major job responsibilities include: manage the ORNL office material recycling program, implement material stream-specific recycling programs, provide technical and reporting support to the Sustainable Acquisition program and pollution prevention-related regulatory requirements, and complete special projects as directed. This position resides in the Pollution Prevention (PP) organization in the Transportation and Waste Management Division (TWMD) in the Environmental, Safety, Health and Quality (ESH&Q) Directorate at ORNL. This position resides in the Pollution Prevention Program in the Transporation and Waste Management Division, Environmental, Safely, Health and Quality Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).
Major Duties/Responsibilities:
Manage the cost-effective ORNL office materials recycling program, including planning, cost tracking, preparing annual reports, program evaluation, and responding to requests for information; identifying and evaluating new waste streams for the recycling program; identifying recycling options for ORNL projects; tracking waste generation data, analyzing waste reduction trends, and reporting on the progress of the recycling project implementation.
Support implementation of recycling programs for specific materials/equipment as needed.
Provide technical support to the Sustainable Acquisition Program working closely with Procurement to advocate the purchase of cost-effective sustainable products including less toxic/hazardous, biobased, and/or recycled-content products instead of virgin products; to track the biobased, EPEAT, and other specific environmentally-preferable products required for the ORNL Sustainable Acquisition to determine progress toward goals and report on progress.
Support other special project activities as directed such as providing technical support to organizational and material-specific Pollution Prevention Opportunity Assessments (PPOA) including evaluating technically feasible and economically practicable source reduction and recycling options including reducing hazardous and nonhazardous wastes; coordinating with the ORNL Environmental Management System (EMS) personnel to continue to integrate pollution prevention/sustainability into the applicable environmental objectives; presenting pollution prevention-related information, such as on ORNL recycling, at training workshops and conferences; working on other specific activities with the ORNL Pollution Prevention Coordinator as needed such as resource and project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and other managerial assignments.
Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.
Basic Qualifications:
A BS degree in engineering, science or related field
A minimum of 2 years of relevant sustainability and pollution prevention or other relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with implementing cost-effective sustainable acquisition such as identifying and implementing the procurement and use of environmentally preferable products, tracking purchased materials and goals, and compiling and reporting sustainable acquisition data.
Experience with identifying and implementing materials for cost-effective recycle.
Experience completing PPOAs, coordinating/integrating pollution prevention/sustainability into site EMSs, and compiling and presenting materials for training workshops and conferences.
ORNL experience, including with sustainability/pollution prevention, is strongly desired.
Familiar with the pollution prevention regulatory and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) requirements, data and document compilation, and reporting.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory.
Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs.
Visa Sponsorship: Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
About ORNL:
As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an impressive 80-year legacy of addressing the nation’s most pressing challenges. Our team is made up of over 7,000 dedicated and innovative individuals! Our goal is to create an environment where a variety of perspectives and backgrounds are valued, ensuring ORNL is known as a top choice for employment. These principles are essential for supporting our broader mission to drive scientific breakthroughs and translate them into solutions for energy, environmental, and security challenges facing the nation.
ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain individuals who demonstrate exceptional work behaviors. The laboratory provides a range of employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to support the well-being of you and your family. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also available for added convenience.
Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.
If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.
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This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.
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ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.
