SRNL Regulatory Policy Analyst, Bio & Analytical Sciences (S3)

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken, SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges.

Situated on the outskirts of South Carolina, SRNL is located approximately 20 minutes from Augusta, Georgia (home of the annual Master’s Golf Tournament) and 30 minutes from Fort Gordon (home of the new US Army Cyber Command). The complex is one hour from South Carolina's Capital: Columbia, within three hours of Charleston's beaches, and just a couple of hours from Greenville/Spartanburg, SC. Aiken is known for its famous thoroughbred horses, southern hospitality, growing community, thriving school district, numerous parks and golf courses, great weather, spacious avenues, and historical large and impressive homes.

The Earth, Biological and Quantitative Systems Science Division is looking for an energetic and engaging individual to join the SRNL Regulatory Center of Excellence (RCE) team as a Regulatory Policy Analyst.

The SRNL Regulatory Center of Excellence (RCE) was designed to bring together enhanced SRNL core competencies and Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) partner’s world-class capabilities to reduce environmental risk and liability across the DOE Office of Environmental Management (DOE-EM) Complex. The successful candidate will have a proven record of productive interaction with DOE program managers within the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, as well as potential industrial collaborators in the energy sector.

Responsibilities include:

• Act as regulatory policy expert related to DOE Complex-wide waste sites.
• Establish communications with Department of Energy, site contractors, national, state, and local regulators, including local Tribes, as well as non-government stakeholders in close proximity to the sites.
• Work with RCE Director, management and contractors to expand regulatory expertise at SRNL and assist in drafting responses to request for information from sponsoring agencies.
• Support SRNL RCE by establishing collaboration between technical and regulatory at individual DOE sites. Team with universities, including Battelle Savannah River Alliance partner universities, to develop regulatory and policy strategies for DOE Waste Site Stakeholders.

Clearance Required to Perform Job?

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Basic Education Qualifications

Bachelor of Science and at least fifteen (15) years of experience related to environmental regulations and policy. Demonstrate experience in communicating regulatory requirements for DOE sites with stakeholders, at the local, state, national and international level.

Other Required Qualifications

Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

Master of Science and at least ten (10) years of experience related to environmental regulations and policy. Demonstrate experience in communicating regulatory requirements for DOE sites with stakeholders, at the local, state, national and international level.

Competency #1

Deliver Results

Competency Description #1

Understand job responsibilities and be accountable for results.
Meet goals and strive for customer satisfaction and corporate success.
Make sound workplace and business decisions.
Keep commitments and promises.
Plan work in a responsible manner, balancing company goals vs. schedule, budget, safety and resources.
Elevate issues early to avoid surprises.

Competency #2

Shape the Future

Competency Description #2

Adapt and perform consistently under changing requirements and dynamic work situations.
Take initiative to offer or try a new approach to make the team and the company more successful.
Foster business success by offering and supporting different perspectives.
Continuously improve in job performance.
Take on stretch or rotational assignments to support company initiatives and achieve self development.

Competency #3

Build Relationships

Competency Description #3

Build and maintain good working relationships with everyone.
Maintain a customer-focused attitude and strive to satisfy the customer.
Communicate in a clear, respectful manner with everyone. Publicly recognize others for a job well done.
Provide open and timely feedback regarding meeting and delivering commitments.

Competency #4

Energize & Recognize Team

Competency Description #4

Work with team members to ensure team, department, and divisional goals are met.
Communicate in a clear, respectful manner with team and management.
Collaborate and share with other team members to promote knowledge transfer.
Mentor, guide, and provide assistance to newer employees.
Promote teamwork and support other members of the organization.
Ask for help and support when needed.
Recognize colleagues for their achievements.

Competency #5

Model Excellence

Competency Description #5

Behave in a professional manner demonstrating integrity, ethics, and a high standard of values.Deliver your work with pride and ownership.Respect others’ knowledge, skills, and experiences.Seek to appropriately identify and resolve challenges.Work to make the organization, company, and mission more successful.Apply Continuous Improvement processes to work scopes to improve efficiency and reduce unnecessary costs.Strive to exceed expectations in task completion.Embrace the company’s culture of service, excellence, and stewardship.Take personal responsibility to care for equipment and resources.Adhere to conduct of operations principles.

Note:
BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us at SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.

Job Expires

29-Jun-2023