Environmental Protection Specialist

The Department of Energy is seeking an Environmental Protection Specialist for the Western Area Power Administration in Watertown, SD. The role involves managing hazardous waste and environmental compliance programs, ensuring adherence to federal and state laws, investigating incidents, and coordinating various environmental initiatives. This position requires physical presence at the location and is a full-time role.
This position is part of the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA)-Upper Great Plains Region (UGPR). As an Environmental Protection Specialist, you will manage the hazardous waste program and the environmental compliance program for a portion of the WAPA UGPR.
• This is not a remote position. You will be required to be physically present at one of the locations listed.*

As an Environmental Protection Specialist at the full performance level, you will:
• Be responsible for the implementation of Hazardous and Toxic Material management program for assigned geographic area. Insures the program complies with Federal (e.g. Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA); Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA); Clean Air Act; Clean Water Act and state laws.
• Investigate and prepare reports for state or other Federal agencies regarding various environmental incidents and ensure that procedures for spill clean-up meet applicable standards.
• Maintain a familiarity with the various chemical/products used in assigned geographic area. Utilize technical references to determine what environmental hazards are associated with their use.
• Coordinate implementation of specific environmental programs related to groundwater protection, waste minimization, pollution prevention awareness, environmental monitoring, and quality assurance.
• Be responsible for inspecting facilities for compliance with Federal and State Environmental laws and regulations. This includes arranging for the collection and testing of facility soil and other samples for assessment purposes.