Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Advisory Land Use, Tour & Nuclear Safety SME opportunity in Richland, WA for the DOE Hanford Field Office.

Note to applicants: Resumes are strictly limited to a maximum of three (3) pages per candidate. Pages exceeding this limit will not be evaluated.

Position Overview:

• Provide comprehensive support to HFO federal staff by delivering strategic analysis and coordination services related to land use planning and beneficial reuse initiatives. This support includes:
• Conducting detailed reviews and evaluations of proposed land use actions to ensure consistency with site mission requirements, applicable environmental laws and regulations, the Combined Use Land Planning (CLUP) document, and regional and community development objectives.
• Performing analyses and developing recommendations regarding the potential beneficial reuse of land, materials (including waste products from prior production mission), facilities, equipment, and infrastructure, including cost-benefit evaluations, risk assessments, and long-term sustainability considerations.
• Advising and supporting coordination efforts with federal, state, local, and tribal governments, as well as other stakeholders, to identify and advance reuse opportunities and resolve land use issues.
• Preparing technical reports, memoranda, white papers, and executive-level briefings to support DOE related to land use and reuse alternatives.
• Supporting reuse and asset development activities, including property excess processes, radiological surveys, cultural and historic reviews, and other prerequisite actions necessary to enable safe and compliant reuse.

Nuclear Safety Support Services

Provide technical nuclear safety support to HFO federal staff to ensure safe operations and compliance with applicable requirements. This support includes:

• Providing subject-matter expertise to support compliance with nuclear safety regulations, standards, and directives, including DOE Orders and Title 10 Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR 830).
• Reviewing and evaluating nuclear safety documentation such as Documented Safety Analyses (DSAs), Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs), hazard and accident analyses, and safety evaluation reports.
• Supporting readiness review activities, safety basis updates, operational reviews, and independent assessments to ensure facilities and activities are prepared for safe execution.
• Collaborating closely with federal staff to identify, document, and mitigate nuclear safety risks through effective analysis and corrective action development.
• Supporting the safe and compliant transfer of radioactive capsules and nuclear facilities for approved beneficial reuse or disposition.

Tour Support Services

Provide tour planning and execution support to HFO federal staff to enhance understanding of site operations, history, and mission. This support includes:

• Conducting in-depth site tours for HFO staff that cover Hanford’s history, production mission, legacy waste inventories, ongoing and planned remediation activities, future opportunities, end-state vision, and the Combined Use Land Planning (CLUP) framework. These tours are intended to help staff—particularly those who are new or do not routinely visit the site—gain a comprehensive understanding of the scale, complexity, and significance of Hanford cleanup efforts, while fostering pride in their role as part of the HFO team.
• Supporting communications and public affairs personnel by providing accurate technical and historical information needed to support outreach, messaging, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Assisting in the development of tour agendas, scripts, briefing materials, and informational products to ensure consistent, accurate, and effective communication during tours and briefings.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree in Engineering or another relevant technical field.
• Extensive senior-level experience in Department of Energy projects and operations, including assignments across different DOE sites.
• History of Executive Level management positions, including the Department of Energy, Environmental Management.
• Executive level management experience involving Hanford tank waste, with demonstrated understanding of regulations, policies, and technical challenges of tank waste management.
• Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of the Hanford Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP).
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, including tribal and regulatory as well as public.
• Broad experience in nuclear safety.
• Experience in a senior level role with focus on land management, beneficial reuse, and new energy initiatives.
• Leadership experience across a broad range of DOE mission objectives, including HLW/tank waste, large scale D&D, site closure, remediation, groundwater cleanup.

Preferred Qualifications:

·        Direct HFO experience with the Hanford Site mission and WTP project, activities, and priorities.

·        Experience with leadership and team training

·        Proven track record of success in nuclear industry

·        Comprehensive understanding of the Hanford Site mission, activities, and priorities including in-depth proficiency with DOE’s program management practices, policies, and procedures.

·        Exceptional communication skills.

·        Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft 365.

Other Job-Related Qualifications:

·        United States Citizenship

Work Location: Work shall be conducted at the Hanford Field Office and the Hanford Site in Richland, WA with eligibility for situational telework at the discretion of management.

Compensation:

Salary is commensurate with education and experience and may range between $100 and $200 per hour.

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.

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