Groundwater Support Specialist

Written By Jason Lesher

Integrated Technical and Professional Services, Inc. (ITPS) is recruiting for a Groundwater Support Specialist in Richland, WA. 

Integrated Technical and Professional Services, Inc. (ITPS) is dedicated to delivering exceptional technical and professional services as a trusted federal contractor, specializing in collaboration with the Department of Energy. Our mission is to provide innovative and sustainable solutions that advance the Department's goals in energy research, development, and implementation. Committed to excellence, we strive to enhance the efficiency, reliability, and security of the nation's energy infrastructure.  

This position will provide support to the Department of Energy (DOE) Hanford Site Assistant Manager of River Protection (AMRP), Division Directors and Federal Project Directors (FPDs) in the following areas:   

Responsibilities: 

  • Independent evaluation of Hanford cleanup and groundwater programs with a focus on remediation of groundwater activities and compliance/execution with Federal and Washington state regulation.   

  • Assist in document review and technical analysis of groundwater and source area contamination with regard to the CERCLA, RCRA and AEA process. 

  • Ensure project safety and regulatory documentation is complete, accurate, and reliable for submission to regulators or other DOE offices. 

  • Hanford Groundwater Program operations (including Pump and Treatment Facilities, in-situ barriers, groundwater monitoring and sampling, well construction, well rehabilitation, and well maintenance), and Regulatory documentation and technical analyses as it affects groundwater program activities. 

  • On-site assessments related to groundwater programs.  

  • Provide expert opinion and feedback on program/project activities. 

  • Provide detailed technical oversight, support to prevent programmatic failure (for example, failure to comply with regulations or enforceable documents), and assess effectiveness and performance of groundwater activities.  

  • Assist in preparation and review of draft reports, including technical analyses, assessment of regulatory documents, waste acceptance criteria, technical reports, or other documents. 

  • Interfacing with a diverse range of people from the Richland Operations Office (RL), Office of River Protection (ORP), SNRL field Office, PNNL, other DOE Contractors, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, State Regulators, tribes, and other stakeholders.  

  • Support the development and implementation of plans to mitigate programmatic risks and exploit opportunities for improving program activities.  

  • Provides related technical and strategical expertise in compliant groundwater program management operations and groundwater program management practices. 

  • Provides executive level management support for Hanford groundwater program management and facility operations. 

  • Assist with proactively identifying potential risks/opportunities through review of the programs and evaluation of program elements related to groundwater program facility operations. 

  • Travel may be required to support optimization and remediation objectives. 

  

Minimum Qualifications; 

  • Education – BS/BA degree in a relevant field of study. Technical degree in soil, water treatment, geology, and/or hydrogeology. Five years of experience may be substituted for BS/BA degree. Minimum of ten years of relevant experience, including; 

  • Program and/or project management in groundwater and soil remediation projects,  

  • RCRA/CERCLA/AEA process and interfacing with regulators and other stakeholders,  

  • RCRA/CERCLA/AEA groundwater monitoring requirements, and 

  • Well construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance. 

  • Assessing remedy performance and evaluation against requirements and optimization.  

  • Expert writing skills, proven experience in supporting programs and projects with analysis, tracking, monitoring, assessment, review and coordination 

  • Demonstrated by nationally recognized publications   

  • Excellent communications skills, 

  • A knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MII estimating software, and/or other MS Office tools, 

  

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE 

  

  • Sufficient knowledge of contract change management to review contractor proposals for accuracy and content. 

  • Knowledge of groundwater modeling techniques and software 

  • Experience in the use of MODFLOW and STOMP   

  • A thorough knowledge of Hanford Site Groundwater treatment operations 

  • A thorough knowledge of Hanford Site Groundwater well drilling, maintenance, and rehabilitation operations 

  • A knowledge of Hanford Site Groundwater treatment operations 

  • A knowledge of the Hanford Federal Facility Agreement and Consent Order 

  • A knowledge in assessment and monitoring of environmental contamination and evaluation of fate and transport of radiological and non-radiological contaminants.  

  • A knowledge of state regulations as it pertains to RCRA and CERCLA.  

  • A knowledge in management of design, fabrication, installation, startup, and operation of remedial systems for treatment of soil and groundwater.  

  • A knowledge of contamination by a wide variety of contaminants, including petroleum, volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds, metals, toxic anions, and radionuclides.  

  • A knowledge of in situ and ex situ soil remediation techniques, including design, installation, and operation of dewatering systems, in situ and ex situ groundwater remediation. 

  • A knowledge of design, construction, operation, and maintenance of groundwater extraction and injection wells. 

  • A knowledge of DOE/RL policies and procedures. 

  • Knowledge of program and project management practices, policies, and procedures; preference for knowledge of and experience with DOE Order 413.3B, “Program and Project Management for the Acquisition of Capital Asset Projects.” 

  • Knowledge shall allow the support staff to provide accurate input on the overall project to include scope definition, baseline cost, schedule, baseline changes, and earned value analysis. 

  • Ability to successfully communicate with a diverse range of people from various levels and organizations resulting in an unimpeded passage of information as to not cause delays in progress. 

  • Communication and interface skills; ability to elicit information to utilize in development of products and provision of support. 

  

OTHER REQUIREMENTS  

  

  • Non-Disclosure/Conflict of Interest form signed by both the general support contractor and authorized contractor representative must be submitted to procurement before any work/support can start. 

  • Identification of any conflicts, potential conflicts, or perceived conflicts of interest with any Hanford Site contractors. 

  • Compliance with site specific safety and security requirements, including badging and office protocols. 

  • U.S. Citizenship 

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required. 

ITPS. is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. 

EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled 

Salary range is $165,000 to $175,000 per year.  

Benefits: 

ITPS offers full coverage for participation in the Affordable Care Act (ACA). We understand the importance of accessible and affordable healthcare, and by covering the cost of participation in the ACA, we aim to ensure that you have the protection and peace of mind you deserve. 

 

Jason Lesher https://www.integratedtechpro.com