INTERA Incorporated is looking for a Senior Performance Assessment Technical Specialist to join our dynamic team in Richland, Washington. In this role, you will play a strategic part in supporting our performance assessment and interim measures scope at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Hanford Site. You will work closely with our senior scientists and project managers to support projects that further our client’s needs under Tri-Party Agreement Appendix I Performance Assessments (IPAs) and DOE Order 435.1 Performance Assessments (PAs). Additionally, you will interface with federal and state agencies, and lead development of regulatory products (PAs, CMS, and other key documents) to further regulatory decision making and strategy development at the Hanford Site. This position is expected to be filled on an hourly as-needed basis.

Our Richland office was designated as a 2024 Best Places to Work Mid-Columbia, and we look forward to offering you a collaborative and supportive work environment in your role as a Senior Performance Assessment Technical Specialist.

Join us today in the realization of our corporate vision – Innovation and stewardship for a sustainable tomorrow!

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret environmental data
• Preparation of reports and technical presentations for clients, regulators, and other stakeholders
• Review technical documentation as a senior reviewer to improve deliverable quality
• Function as a subject matter expert to support client needs
• Collaborate with team members to ensure project goals are met

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in geology, or a closely related field
• At least 30 years of experience in environmental and regulatory applications
• Expert knowledge of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and DOE Order 435.1, Radioactive Waste Management
• Demonstrated experience of leading hydrogeologic characterization and interpretation, risk assessment, and performance assessment work scope
• Demonstrated experience in implementing RCRA, Model Toxics Control Act, NEPA/SEPA, CERCLA and other regulatory guidance in support of tank farm facility closure activities and final closure authorization
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills as evidenced by publication and presentation record
• Ability to work both independently and as part of an integrated team
• Willingness to travel as required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive experience working with the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the Washington State Department of Ecology
• Expert knowledge of Federal and Washington State regulations, assessment, and monitoring requirements for hazardous substances and radionuclides in soil, groundwater, surface water, air, and biota

Expected Salary Range: $95 / hr — $130 / hr

About INTERA

Founded in 1974, INTERA has grown into an international geoscience and engineering consulting firm that helps clients make informed business decisions, mitigate risk, and drive optimal outcomes in a multitude of industries. Building and sustaining a strong company culture is at the heart of INTERA’s practice of good stewardship. We strive to foster an environment where people love the work they do and the place they work because we believe our employees are our most valuable asset.

Many of our employees have spent 10 to 25 years at INTERA. We love what we do, and it shows.