Job Information
Department of Ecology Permit Writer / Unit Lead (Environmental Specialist 3) in Richland, Washington
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Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring a *Permit Writer / Unit Lead (Environmental Specialist 3) *within the Nuclear Waste Program{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}.
Location:
- Richland Field Office in Richland, WA{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}.
- Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Schedule:
- This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
- You may telework most of your work time with occasional in-person meetings and activities. Fieldwork and occasional travel may be required but will be infrequent.
- Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
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Application Timeline:
- Apply by April 6, 2026
- This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after the date above may not be considered.
Duties
In this position, you will play a key role in advancing the safe cleanup of the Hanford Site by leading permit application reviews and developing permits for assigned facilities within the Facility Transition Project. Working within the Nuclear Waste Program's Waste Management Section, you will interpret and apply state and federal environmental regulations, negotiate permit conditions, and provide oversight that ensures hazardous and mixed waste facilities meet the highest standards of environmental protection.
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