Environmental Engineer - Environmental ProtectionJob ID5841LocationSLAC - Menlo Park, CAFull-TimeRegularSLAC Job Postings¿¿¿¿¿¿ Position OverviewSLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Environmental, Safety & Health (ESH) Division’s Environmental Protection Department is seeking an Environmental Engineer to be a program manager/subject matter expert within SLAC’s Environmental Compliance Group. This position will be responsible for managing one or more compliance programs for the SLAC facility and supporting other compliance programs as needed, including but not limited to air quality, storm water, industrial wastewater, tiered permitting, environmental management systems (EMS), pollution prevention, EPRCRA 313/TRI, waste reduction for non-hazardous waste/zero waste program, spill reporting, and SPCC. Candidates with experience in federal, California state, and local environmental compliance programs are preferred, and experience in CARB and BAAQMD air quality regulations is desirable.SLAC builds and operates multiple revolutionary science and experimental facilities, several of which are unmatched in power, scale, and capability. This is a great opportunity to serve the Department of Energy National Laboratory community.Specific duties may include but not be limited to managing existing permits, preparing new permit applications as needed, managing permit requirements, preparing regulatory report deliverables, analyzing data, interfacing with regulatory agencies, peer reviewing other’s work, reviewing project plans and specifications to ensure compliance, partnering with site staff in environmental regulatory matters, conducting assessments and onsite inspections, developing/continually improving policy, procedures, training and outreach materials for environmental compliance programs at SLAC. Occasional field work may be required including source/site inspections, and assisting with waste/stormwater, soil, and sediment sampling as needed, as well as occasional but infrequent off-hours consultation as SLAC operates 24/7.Your responsibilities include:
Under minimal supervision, perform moderately complex technical work in the disciplines described above to ensure a safe work environment and to achieve compliance with the university's environmental, health, and safety standards and governmental regulatory requirements.
Work under consultative or self-initiated direction to develop, implement, and maintain programs, systems, and procedures necessary to ensure the overall safety and health of employees, the environment, and the community.
Act as a lead or technical expert, providing functional direction and training in the overall application of health and safety programs.
Conduct comprehensive, independent compliance assurance reviews of environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures; prepare accompanying management reports, documentation, and evaluations.
Monitor and prevent potential hazards and unsafe conditions that could be present in the work area.
Investigate accidents, incidents, injuries, and complaints concerning potential hazards or unsafe conditions in the work place.
Recommend and implement improvements in processes, design, procedures, and operating equipment to minimize the hazard potential.
May lead a team responsible for developing and implementing environmental and/or safety programs.
To be successful in this position you will bring:
Bachelor’s degree in arts/science in related allied/scientific field and seven years progressively responsible experience in environmental engineering/science, and/or allied/scientific field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Master’s degree is desirable.
Demonstrated ability to conduct effective environmental surveys, quantitative and qualitative exposure/ risk assessments, and most complex data analyses; ability to provide recommendations for exposure/risk control.
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with diverse audiences; ability to explain technical concepts clearly and concisely.
Ability to maintain current knowledge of and interpret specific government agency requirements (statutes, regulations, licenses, and permits) and university policies.
Working knowledge of the scientific and technical aspects of various regulatory requirements and potential impact on assigned work area(s). Knowledge of regulatory requirements for air quality, water quality, EMS, zero waste, cultural, ecological aspects, tiered permitting, NEPA, and spill reporting/SPCC, is strongly preferred.
Certifications and Licenses:
California PE is desirable.
SLAC Employee Competencies:
Effective Decisions: Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner.
Self-Development: Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.
Dependability: Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.
Initiative: Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.
Adaptability: Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes.
Communication: Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages.
Relationships: Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve common goals.
SLAC Employee Competencies:
Effective Decisions: Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner.
Self-Development: Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.
Dependability: Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.
Initiative: Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.
Adaptability: Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes.
Communication: Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages.
Relationships: Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve common goals.
Physical requirements and Working conditions:
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
Given the nature of this position, SLAC will require onsite work
Work standards:
Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.¿ Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1—General Policy and Responsibilities: http://www-group.slac.stanford.edu/esh/eshmanual/pdfs/ESHch01.pdf¿ ¿
Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.
Classification Title: Health and Safety Specialist 3
Job Grade: K Job Code: 4383
Duration: Regular continuing
The expected pay range for this position is $137,000 - $157,000 per annum. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. All staff at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory must be able to demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States. SLAC is an E-Verify employer.