RWAP Manager (3209)

Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc. is recruiting for an RWAP Manager in Las Vegas, NV.

Navarro is a premier contractor providing high-quality technical services to DOE, NASA, and DOD. Navarro’s success is based on our customer service focus and our well-known responsiveness and innovation. In all we do, either in corporate management or in our services to our clients, we seek for the most effective and efficient approaches to provide best value to our clients.

The RWAP Manager provides leadership, administration, technical knowledge, waste regulatory insight, and strong interpersonal skills in the evaluation of waste generator’s Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) Waste Certification Programs to ensure they are compliant with the NNSS Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC). In-depth understanding of principles, concepts and techniques in environmental science and regulatory compliance related to natural resources laws and regulations. Examples include NEPA, RCRA, CERCLA, CWA, CAA, TSCA, and the NNSS FFACO. Review waste profiles to determine if the profile is compliant with the NNSS WAC requirements. The position is a direct adjunct to the Environmental Management Nevada (EMNV) program.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Under little to no supervision, leads the RWAP team’s activities to build strong management systems to support all aspects of RWAP projects/programs.
• Expert knowledge and ability to develop and apply highly advanced principles, concepts and techniques in environmental audit and surveillance, budgetary functions and management systems.
• Skill and ability to perform critical strategic tasks and to interpret broad strategic environmental requirements and develop and execute assessment plans to provide assurance that generator programs are compliant with the provisions of the NNSSWAC, quality assurance principles, and work control processes.
• Ability to have major impact on organizational success and productivity, with extensive latitude for independent judgment in support of Navarro, EMNV federal, and generator programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively at the highest levels of federal, contractor, and regulator organizations.
• Ability to train and mentor senior and more junior staff.
• Viewed as an expert within the waste community as highly competent within the broad involved disciplines, both internally and externally.
• Level of language skills, mathematical skills, communication skills, reasoning ability and computer skills necessary to perform and oversee essential functions of the job.

Requirements

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Plan, schedule, and staff the RWAP generator assessment program to ensure compliance with NNSSWAC requirements and client expectations.
• Chair the Waste Acceptance Review Panel.
• Evaluate and consolidate comments regarding incoming Waste Profiles to evaluate evidentiary information demonstrating compliance with the NNSSWAC.
• Develop performance metrics and reporting for RWAP separate from non-conformance.
• Evaluate departmental non-conformance and corrective actions to continuously identify potential opportunities for improvement for the generator and generator community.
• Develop performance metrics and reporting for RWAP separate from non-conformance.
• Plan, organize and assign skill specific work to staff or people performing similar or related functions. May set goals and determine individual training and coaching needs.
• Lead the interaction with federal and regulatory personnel
• Review and approve various reports routinely generated by the RWAP personnel including verification reports, Facility Evaluation reports, lead use evaluations, etc.
• Work closely the other site contractors to resolve issues with shipments and plan program improvements
• Assign for completion and approve the development of updated programmatic documentation and information for generators, including the NNSSWAC.
• Participate in waste generator program audits to assess program compliance with the NNSS WAC requirements.
• Participate in surveillances to evaluate the generator’s program elements, new waste streams, conduct mixedwaste verifications, and verify implementation of corrective actions.
• Provide technical oversight of new generator programs and provide assistance when required.
• Plan and demonstrate a high level of responsibility, accountability and impact on the organization throughthis function.
• Supervise direct reports and provide feedback to others on individual deliverables.

QUALIFICATIONS – EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum B.S. in science or engineering discipline
• The candidate should be an experienced professional with a minimum 15 years’ experience in Radioactive Waste Management or directly relatable work
• Five to ten years of management experience
• Demonstrable experience working with chemical and radiochemical analytical data
• Working knowledge of RCRA, TSCA, DOT Hazmat regulations and DOE Order 435.1 Radioactive Waste Management, 10 CFR 830 Quality Assurance, and 10 CFR 835 Worker Health and Safety.
• Expertise should include oversight and assessment, surveillances, process improvement, quality improvement, and quality performance measures and metrics.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written for working and senior level levels
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and database computer skills
• NQA-1 Certification is a plus but not required

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Position is local to the Las Vegas area.
• When working at the DOE EMNV Office the work is primarily office and office support.
• When conducting a facility evaluation, air travel to a DOE site will be required
• Position and RWAP Team members may travel up to 10 days per month
• Overtime may be required to complete assigned tasks

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.

Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability