Regulatory Compliance Officer

FUNCTION:

This position is responsible for managing the non-radioactive permits and licenses while representing the Perma-Fix Northwest facility to the EPA, Department of Ecology and Benton County Air Authority. This is a salaried, exempt position.

DUTIES:

Duties include but are not limited to:

· Represents facility to EPA, Department of Ecology and Benton County Air Authority in both routine communications and special projects.

· Responsible for facility compliance and reporting with Benton County Air Authority and RCRA/TSCA Permits.

· Reviews and interprets environmental legislation which could affect facility operations.

· Reviews procedures necessary for regulator and permit administration and compliance.

· Administers the preparation of permit renewal and updating of permit compliance.

· Performs waste designation in support of waste treatment and disposal.

· Maintain a safe working environment.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Primarily working in an office-type environment with occasional field and inspection work in an industrial type environment, including outside in all weather conditions. Field/facility work required where there is potential for exposure to mixed hazardous materials, radiation, noise, dust, hot and cold temperatures and chemicals.

· Bachelor’s of Science or equivalent training and experience in the field; minimum ten years experience in the industry; mixed waste handling experience preferred; extensive experience with the WA State regulation; Hazardous Materials Worker training.

· Thorough working knowledge of federal, state and local environmental regulations.

· Good knowledge of transportation, operations and special project requirements is preferred.

· Ability to complete Radiological Safety Training, 24hr Hazardous Materials and other training as required.

· Good verbal and written communication skills.

· Ability to establish effective working relationships with operational groups and regulators.