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The ECR functions as a trusted environmental advisor, partnering with scientific, engineering, operations, maintenance, and construction organizations to integrate environmental requirements into planning and work execution while supporting Brookhaven National Laboratory's research and operational missions through practical compliance solutions, environmental stewardship, and continual improvement.\n\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\n\nServe as the primary environmental liaison between assigned organizations and the Environmental Protection Division (EPD).\n\nProvide technical guidance and environmental compliance support in accordance with applicable federal, state, local, DOE, and Laboratory requirements.\n\nReview laboratory activities, engineering designs, maintenance operations, construction projects, facility modifications, and operational changes to identify environmental requirements and establish appropriate environmental controls.\n\nCoordinate with EPD Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to address waste management, air emissions, water quality, petroleum and chemical storage, spill prevention, permitting (Article 12 &18, Title V, Stormwater), pollution prevention, and natural and cultural resource issues.\n\nCollect, evaluate, and communicate environmental information to support regulatory reporting, permitting, investigations, corrective actions, and operational decision-making.\n\nInterpret environmental requirements and communicate practical compliance solutions to Laboratory personnel.\n\nConduct field inspections, compliance assessments, work observations, and design reviews to verify implementation of environmental controls and identify opportunities for facilitating improvements in environmental compliance and/or efficient operations.\n\nPromote pollution prevention, waste minimization, resource conservation, and implementation of the Laboratory's Environmental Management System (EMS).\n\nRespond to environmental incidents, participate in investigations, and serve on the Brookhaven National Laboratory's Environmental Protection Division's Spill Response Team, with opportunities to support the Laboratory's Emergency Response Teams.\n\nWork collaboratively with EPD SMEs, Waste Management Representatives, ESHRs, Radiation Protection personnel, Facilities and Operations (Utilities Engineering, Facility Operations, Modernization Project Office, Guest Services) and Work Planning Managers to ensure consistent environmental support.\n\nParticipate in internal and external assessments, regulatory inspections, and audits supporting continual improvement of Laboratory environmental programs.\n\nDemonstrated commitment to working safely, acting ethically, and taking personal accountability for operational excellence.\n\nPOSITION REQUIREMENTS\nRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities\n\nBachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Geology, or a closely related technical discipline.\n\nMinimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in environmental compliance, environmental engineering, or a related technical field.\n\nWorking knowledge of EPA (RCRA) and NYSDEC hazardous waste regulations and experience with one or more environmental compliance programs (e.g., CAA, CWA, NEPA, TSCA, or FIFRA).\n\nAbility to identify environmental compliance issues, evaluate potential impacts, and recommend practical solutions before work begins.\n\nDemonstrated ability to communicate effectively with managers, scientists, engineers, architects, craft personnel (union), contractors, and regulatory representatives.\n\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.\n\nAbility to evaluate technical information and manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment.\n\nBe able to stand or walk for long periods, lift up to 30 pounds, and use a ladder.\n\nPreferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities\n\nMinimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in environmental compliance, environmental engineering, or a related technical field.\n\nDemonstrated ability to independently support scientific, engineering, operations, maintenance, and construction organizations on environmental compliance matters.\n\nBroad working knowledge of multiple environmental compliance programs applicable to research, industrial, or government facilities.\n\nExperience coordinating environmental reviews involving multiple subject areas while effectively managing customer expectations and follow-up actions.\n\nExperience conducting inspections, assessments, incident investigations, and work planning reviews.\n\nDemonstrated ability to develop productive customer relationships and mentor less experienced staff.\n\nExperience preparing technical reports, regulatory documentation, and compliance correspondence.\n\nProfessional certification such as CHMM, PE, or another relevant environmental credential is desirable.\n\nOther information\n\nThis is a fully onsite position located at Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton, NY.\n\nBrookhaven National Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. This is a multi-level role and the full salary range for this position is $118000 - $130000 / year. You will be placed at the level and salary commensurate with your experience. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate's qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.\n\nBrookhaven National Laboratory is committed to employee success and we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Review more information at BNL | Benefits Program.\n\nBrookhaven National Laboratory requires all non-badged personnel including visitors to produce a REAL-ID or REAL-ID compliant documentation to access Brookhaven National Laboratory. This is due to nationwide identification requirements for federal site access as required by the federal REAL ID Act. Those not in possession of a REAL ID-compliant document will not be permitted to access the site which includes access to the Laboratory for interviews.\n\nAs a U.S. Department of Energy laboratory, Brookhaven National Laboratory requires employees to obtain and maintain a DOE Uncleared Personal Identity Verification (UPIV) credential in accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) requirements. The credentialing process is completed as part of onboarding and enables access to DOE facilities and information systems. As a condition of employment, the selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a UPIV credential. These requirements are established under DOE Order 206.2 Chg. 2, Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM- Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM)), and DOE Order 473.1A- Physical Protection Program- Physical Protection Program.\n\nAbout Us\nBrookhaven National Laboratory (www.bnl.gov) delivers discovery science and transformative technology to power and secure the nation’s future. Brookhaven Lab is a multidisciplinary laboratory with seven Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, 37 R&D 100 Awards, and more than 70 years of pioneering research. The Lab is primarily supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science. Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) operates and manages the Laboratory for DOE. BSA is a partnership between Battelle and The Research Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook University. BSA salutes our veterans and active military members with careers that leverage the skills and unique experience they gained while serving our country, learn more at BNL | Opportunities for Veterans at Brookhaven National Laboratory.\n\nEqual Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer\nGuided by our core values of integrity, responsibility, innovation, respect, and teamwork, Brookhaven Science Associates is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer-Vets/Disabled. We are committed to fostering a respectful and collaborative environment that fuels scientific discovery. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. 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This is a multi-level role and the full salary range for this position is $118000 - $130000 / year. You will be placed at the level and salary commensurate with your experience. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate's qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.\n\nBrookhaven National Laboratory is committed to employee success and we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Review more information at BNL | Benefits Program.\n\nBrookhaven National Laboratory requires all non-badged personnel including visitors to produce a REAL-ID or REAL-ID compliant documentation to access Brookhaven National Laboratory. This is due to nationwide identification requirements for federal site access as required by the federal REAL ID Act. Those not in possession of a REAL ID-compliant document will not be permitted to access the site which includes access to the Laboratory for interviews.\n\nAs a U.S. Department of Energy laboratory, Brookhaven National Laboratory requires employees to obtain and maintain a DOE Uncleared Personal Identity Verification (UPIV) credential in accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) requirements. The credentialing process is completed as part of onboarding and enables access to DOE facilities and information systems. As a condition of employment, the selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a UPIV credential. These requirements are established under DOE Order 206.2 Chg. 2, Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM- Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM)), and DOE Order 473.1A- Physical Protection Program- Physical Protection Program.\n\nAbout Us\nBrookhaven National Laboratory (www.bnl.gov) delivers discovery science and transformative technology to power and secure the nation’s future. Brookhaven Lab is a multidisciplinary laboratory with seven Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, 37 R&D 100 Awards, and more than 70 years of pioneering research. The Lab is primarily supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science. Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) operates and manages the Laboratory for DOE. BSA is a partnership between Battelle and The Research Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook University. BSA salutes our veterans and active military members with careers that leverage the skills and unique experience they gained while serving our country, learn more at BNL | Opportunities for Veterans at Brookhaven National Laboratory.\n\nEqual Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer\nGuided by our core values of integrity, responsibility, innovation, respect, and teamwork, Brookhaven Science Associates is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer-Vets/Disabled. We are committed to fostering a respectful and collaborative environment that fuels scientific discovery. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. 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