D&D Material Control & Accountability Specialist 2/3
- Req. Number: IRC140745
- Organization : SP-NMCA/ Nuclear Material Control & Accountability
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Recruiter Name: Norman, William Ray II
- Recruiter Email: wrnorman@lanl.gov
What You Will Do
The NMCA Group is seeking an enthusiastic individual to provide nuclear material safeguards oversight in support of the Weapons Program. Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Nuclear Material Control & Accountability (NMCA) personnel in the Security Programs Division are responsible for overseeing the Decontamination & Decommission (D&D) activities which involve the handling and disposition of Special Nuclear Material (SNM) and other accountable Nuclear Material (NM). The successful candidate will need to have a strong attention to detail, questioning attitude, and excellent interpersonal skills necessary to provide nuclear accountability oversight in an operational blended work environment.
This position will be filled at either the D&D Material Control & Accountability Specialist 2/D&D Material Control & Accountability Specialist 3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.
D&D Material Control & Accountability Specialist 2 $85,900 - $139,900
As a D&D Material Controls & Accountability Specialist 2 (D&D Coordinator), under direct supervision you will ensure compliance with Material Control and Accountability requirements. You will perform oversight for NMCA of legacy material, material holdup, and waste items in the field and LANL NMCA accounting system. Additionally, the D&D Coordinator will monitor and document nuclear material values in databases. The D&D Coordinator will need to be able to work with supervision.
D&D Material Control & Accountability Specialist 3 $94,500 - $154,600
In addition to what is outlined at Specialist 2 level, the level 3 position you will determine significance of any analytical variances. You will represent NMCA to operational stakeholders. You will track all accountable items and ensure physical protective measures are continuously in place in accordance with a security plan until off-site shipment is performed. Additionally, the D&D Coordinator will analyze nuclear material values in databases and determine significance of any analytical variances. This position requires the ability to work independently due to the requirement of some non-traditional shift work supporting the D&D program.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Additional Job Requirements for Material Control & Accountability Specialist 3:
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualifications at the higher level require:
Education/Experience at lower level: Position requires a bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience directly related to the occupation. Additional consideration may be given to professionally recognized training and certifications in related fields.
Education/Experience at higher level: Position requires a bachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. Additional consideration may be given to professionally recognized training and certifications in related fields.
Desired Qualifications:
Work Environment: This position will require non-traditional shift work, to include night and weekends. The non-traditional shift work schedule may offer shift differential pay.
Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants:
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
§ PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
§ Dental and vision insurance
§ Free basic life and disability insurance
§ Paid childbirth and parental leave
§ Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
§ Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
§ Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
§ Onsite gyms and wellness programs
§ Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Additional Details
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
HRP: This position is subject to the requirements of the DOE Human Reliability Program as specified in 10 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 712, §712.11. These requirements include on going drug and alcohol testing, as well as periodic medical and psychological evaluations.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory 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. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947 opt. 3.
The NMCA Group is seeking an enthusiastic individual to provide nuclear material safeguards oversight in support of the Weapons Program. Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Nuclear Material Control & Accountability (NMCA) personnel in the Security Programs Division are responsible for overseeing the Decontamination & Decommission (D&D) activities which involve the handling and disposition of Special Nuclear Material (SNM) and other accountable Nuclear Material (NM). The successful candidate will need to have a strong attention to detail, questioning attitude, and excellent interpersonal skills necessary to provide nuclear accountability oversight in an operational blended work environment.
This position will be filled at either the D&D Material Control & Accountability Specialist 2/D&D Material Control & Accountability Specialist 3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.
D&D Material Control & Accountability Specialist 2 $85,900 - $139,900
As a D&D Material Controls & Accountability Specialist 2 (D&D Coordinator), under direct supervision you will ensure compliance with Material Control and Accountability requirements. You will perform oversight for NMCA of legacy material, material holdup, and waste items in the field and LANL NMCA accounting system. Additionally, the D&D Coordinator will monitor and document nuclear material values in databases. The D&D Coordinator will need to be able to work with supervision.
D&D Material Control & Accountability Specialist 3 $94,500 - $154,600
In addition to what is outlined at Specialist 2 level, the level 3 position you will determine significance of any analytical variances. You will represent NMCA to operational stakeholders. You will track all accountable items and ensure physical protective measures are continuously in place in accordance with a security plan until off-site shipment is performed. Additionally, the D&D Coordinator will analyze nuclear material values in databases and determine significance of any analytical variances. This position requires the ability to work independently due to the requirement of some non-traditional shift work supporting the D&D program.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Specialized knowledge and experience in at least one of the following: nuclear facility operations, application of MC&A requirements of nuclear D&D, chemical/physical processes dealing with nuclear material.
- Knowledge of non-destructive assay methods.
- Proven technical/ problem solving and analytical skills, and the ability to understand procedures and regulatory drivers.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel for report generation, presentation and trending.
- Strong communication skills with ability to communicate technical concepts to personnel of all levels.
Additional Job Requirements for Material Control & Accountability Specialist 3:
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualifications at the higher level require:
- Advanced specialized knowledge in least one of the following: nuclear facility operations, application of MC&A requirements of nuclear D&D, chemical/physical processes dealing with nuclear material.
- Experience working in a Nuclear high hazard facility.
Education/Experience at lower level: Position requires a bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience directly related to the occupation. Additional consideration may be given to professionally recognized training and certifications in related fields.
Education/Experience at higher level: Position requires a bachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. Additional consideration may be given to professionally recognized training and certifications in related fields.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with one of the following: Nuclear Facility, D&D, MC&A with LANMAS
- Stem Degree in a technical
- Experience with implementing successful process improvement projects designed to improve both efficiency and quality.
- Knowledge and understanding of NMCA requirements as outlined in DOE O 474.2
- Experience with LANMAS Databases
Work Environment: This position will require non-traditional shift work, to include night and weekends. The non-traditional shift work schedule may offer shift differential pay.
Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants:
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
- Please include a comprehensive resume addressing in detail how they meet the minimum requirements and desired skills.
- This position will require non-traditional shift work, to include night and weekends. The non-traditional shift work schedule may offer shift differential pay.
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
§ PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
§ Dental and vision insurance
§ Free basic life and disability insurance
§ Paid childbirth and parental leave
§ Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
§ Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
§ Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
§ Onsite gyms and wellness programs
§ Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Additional Details
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
HRP: This position is subject to the requirements of the DOE Human Reliability Program as specified in 10 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 712, §712.11. These requirements include on going drug and alcohol testing, as well as periodic medical and psychological evaluations.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory 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. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947 opt. 3.
