Environmental Scientist CPCCo - Richland, WA
Title
Environmental Scientist
Position Number
40216
Company
Central Plateau Cleanup Comp
City/State
Richland, WA
Location
Hanford, WA (200E)
Posted
05/15/2025
Closes
05/31/2025
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Full/Part-Time
Full-Time
Job Duties/Scope Of Work
Work Safe, Make a Difference, and Be a Part of History with the CPCCo Team!
At the Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo), located in Richland, Washington, we are working to provide a sustainable future for the historic Hanford area through the protection of the Columbia River and the remediation of the Central Plateau. To achieve our mission, we need exceptionally talented, innovative, and driven people to help us reduce risks on the Hanford Site by removing some of the most hazardous waste streams and facilities in the Department of Energy (DOE) complex. If you would like to work with a highly skilled workforce to achieve unique and challenging goals that critically impact our environment and community, this is your chance to be a part of our legacy!
A day in the life of an Environmental Scientist includes, but is not limited to:
* Provide support to D4 End States and Soil & Groundwater Operations Environmental Compliance Officers (ECO) and project management to ensure compliance with environmental laws, regulations, contract requirements and company policies.
* As needed, interface with various DOE and regulatory stakeholders on environmental issues.
* Perform walkdowns of facilities in support of environmental assessments, surveillances and/or inspections.
* Routinely interface with Subject Matter Experts from Environmental Protection and Environmental Compliance & Quality Assurance.
* Provide input in the evaluation, selection and application of techniques, procedures and criteria to solve complex problems.
* Assist in preparation and/or review of CERCLA environmental documentation, RCRA closure documents and other regulatory documents as necessary.
* Interpret and apply federal, state and local environmental regulatory requirements at the Hanford site involving facility D4 and closure.
* Working within iCAS to resolve identified corrective actions.
Basic Qualifications
Intermediate Level Grade 16: Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or related technical degree with 2 or more years of relevant experience
Intermediate Level Grade 17: Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or related technical degree with 4 or more years of relevant experience
The higher posted level has greater scope, complexity, authority, impact. The level offered to the selected candidate will be based on the needs of the company and the candidate's education, training, and/or experience.
Desired Qualifications
* Experience interacting with state, federal, or local regulatory agencies.
* Experience reviewing and writing technical documents.
* Experience in preparation of environmental procedures and reports.
Compensation & Benefits
In accordance with the CPCCo salary determination process, CPCCo takes into consideration the level of assigned job duties and responsibilities, and the candidate's education, training, and/or experience relative to internal peers and the external labor market. CPCCo will not solicit salary history for candidates.
Expected annualized pay range based on full time schedule (40 hours per week):
Intermediate Level Grade 16: $88,200 - $111,100
Intermediate Level Grade 17: $96,938- $122,113
In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for variable pay awards.
CPCCo's generous benefits package offers medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) employer match and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please see
A few benefits/perks you can anticipate, depending on the nature of your employment with CPCCo, include the following:
- A casual-dress work environment, where jeans are a regular thing.
- A standard 4-10's work schedule that allows for long weekends and recharging on the Columbia River, on a golf course, at 200+ surrounding wineries, or at other Pacific Northwest destinations where fishing, hunting, snowboarding, hiking, and other outdoor sporting opportunities are in abundance.
- A great community ( where you can recharge on the Columbia River, on a golf course, at 200+ surrounding wineries, or at other Pacific Northwest destinations where fishing, hunting, snowboarding, hiking, and other outdoor sporting opportunities are in abundance.
CPCCo is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Relocation Funding Provided
No
U.S. Citizenship Required
Yes
Clearance Required
No
Job Classification
Exempt
Shift Work Required
No
This contractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR * 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
Applicants and employees have rights under Federal Employment Laws and are protected under federal law against discrimination. To view information regarding these rights, please click on these links:
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
Pay Transparency Policy Statement
Family Medical Leave Act
Employee Polygraph Protection Act
WA State Paid Family Medical Leave
Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo) is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. CPCCo is an E-Verify employer. Job Summary
Posted: 5/24/2025 - Expires: 8/22/2025
Job ID: 289453317
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Environmental Scientist
Position Number
40216
Company
Central Plateau Cleanup Comp
City/State
Richland, WA
Location
Hanford, WA (200E)
Posted
05/15/2025
Closes
05/31/2025
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Full/Part-Time
Full-Time
Job Duties/Scope Of Work
Work Safe, Make a Difference, and Be a Part of History with the CPCCo Team!
At the Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo), located in Richland, Washington, we are working to provide a sustainable future for the historic Hanford area through the protection of the Columbia River and the remediation of the Central Plateau. To achieve our mission, we need exceptionally talented, innovative, and driven people to help us reduce risks on the Hanford Site by removing some of the most hazardous waste streams and facilities in the Department of Energy (DOE) complex. If you would like to work with a highly skilled workforce to achieve unique and challenging goals that critically impact our environment and community, this is your chance to be a part of our legacy!
A day in the life of an Environmental Scientist includes, but is not limited to:
* Provide support to D4 End States and Soil & Groundwater Operations Environmental Compliance Officers (ECO) and project management to ensure compliance with environmental laws, regulations, contract requirements and company policies.
* As needed, interface with various DOE and regulatory stakeholders on environmental issues.
* Perform walkdowns of facilities in support of environmental assessments, surveillances and/or inspections.
* Routinely interface with Subject Matter Experts from Environmental Protection and Environmental Compliance & Quality Assurance.
* Provide input in the evaluation, selection and application of techniques, procedures and criteria to solve complex problems.
* Assist in preparation and/or review of CERCLA environmental documentation, RCRA closure documents and other regulatory documents as necessary.
* Interpret and apply federal, state and local environmental regulatory requirements at the Hanford site involving facility D4 and closure.
* Working within iCAS to resolve identified corrective actions.
Basic Qualifications
Intermediate Level Grade 16: Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or related technical degree with 2 or more years of relevant experience
Intermediate Level Grade 17: Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or related technical degree with 4 or more years of relevant experience
The higher posted level has greater scope, complexity, authority, impact. The level offered to the selected candidate will be based on the needs of the company and the candidate's education, training, and/or experience.
Desired Qualifications
* Experience interacting with state, federal, or local regulatory agencies.
* Experience reviewing and writing technical documents.
* Experience in preparation of environmental procedures and reports.
Compensation & Benefits
In accordance with the CPCCo salary determination process, CPCCo takes into consideration the level of assigned job duties and responsibilities, and the candidate's education, training, and/or experience relative to internal peers and the external labor market. CPCCo will not solicit salary history for candidates.
Expected annualized pay range based on full time schedule (40 hours per week):
Intermediate Level Grade 16: $88,200 - $111,100
Intermediate Level Grade 17: $96,938- $122,113
In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for variable pay awards.
CPCCo's generous benefits package offers medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) employer match and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please see
A few benefits/perks you can anticipate, depending on the nature of your employment with CPCCo, include the following:
- A casual-dress work environment, where jeans are a regular thing.
- A standard 4-10's work schedule that allows for long weekends and recharging on the Columbia River, on a golf course, at 200+ surrounding wineries, or at other Pacific Northwest destinations where fishing, hunting, snowboarding, hiking, and other outdoor sporting opportunities are in abundance.
- A great community ( where you can recharge on the Columbia River, on a golf course, at 200+ surrounding wineries, or at other Pacific Northwest destinations where fishing, hunting, snowboarding, hiking, and other outdoor sporting opportunities are in abundance.
CPCCo is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Relocation Funding Provided
No
U.S. Citizenship Required
Yes
Clearance Required
No
Job Classification
Exempt
Shift Work Required
No
This contractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR * 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
Applicants and employees have rights under Federal Employment Laws and are protected under federal law against discrimination. To view information regarding these rights, please click on these links:
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
Pay Transparency Policy Statement
Family Medical Leave Act
Employee Polygraph Protection Act
WA State Paid Family Medical Leave
Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo) is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. CPCCo is an E-Verify employer. Job Summary
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Company Details Company CPCCo Industry All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services Job Information Location Richland, WA Website Job Type Full Time Employee Experience 2+ to 5 Years Education Level Bachelor's degree Job Position 1 Position(s) Open Duration Over 150 Days Additional Information Federal Contractor Yes Affirmative Action Plan No View More Jobs All CPCCo jobs View similar jobs All Richland, WA jobs
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Originally Posted on: 5/25/2025
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