Packaging Specialist 3/4
- Req. Number: IRC138885
- Organization : NPI-7/Nuclear Materials and TRU Waste Shipping
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Recruiter Name: Hughes, Hannah Kelsie
- Recruiter Email: hkhug@lanl.gov
What You Will Do
This position will be filled at the Packaging Specialist 3/4 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.
Come join our team! The Nuclear Materials and TRU Waste Shipping (NPI-7) group is accepting applications for a Packaging Specialist 3/4 to help us meet our mission. NPI-7 supports the TA-55 programmatic mission ensuring safe, efficient and compliant shipping of all fissile, radioactive and hazardous materials generated/stored at the TA-55 Plutonium Facility, the Chemistry and Metallurgy Research (CMR) building, the TA-50 Radioactive Liquid Waste Treatment Facility (RLWTF), and the Radiological Laboratory Utility Office Building (RLUOB), Radioassay and Nondestructive Testing (RANT) and the Transuranic Waste Facility (TWF). We offer plenty of opportunities to learn new things and a supportive environment when challenges arise.
The Packaging Specialist will ensure safe and compliant packaging and or transportation of nuclear material, explosives, and other hazardous material transfers performed by NPI-7 are in full compliance with hazardous materials regulations. Provide review and verification of hazardous material packaging's, and shipping documentation. This position interacts with and represents LANL on Hazardous Materials Packaging and Transportation (HMPT) issues with other HMPT experts in the DOE complex, National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Department of Transportation (DOT), and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Maintain required safety and security training and assure safety and security compliance in respect to all material and waste movements both onsite and offsite. A full understanding of applicable safety basis documentation is required (i.e., Documented Safety Requirements (DSAs); Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs); the Transportation Safety Document (TSD); Safety Analysis Reports for Packages (SARPs); and the Explosive Safety Manual).
Packaging Specialist3 ($85,900 - $139,900)
The packaging specialist 3 will be expected to perform the following duties, but are not necessarily limited to:
Packaging Specialist 4 ($104,100 - $172,200)
In addition to what's outlined above, the Packaging Specialist 4 will be responsible for:
• Management, disposition, coordination, packaging, movement, storage quality control and accountability functions related to Nuclear Material, Explosives, other Hazardous Materials and Classified Matter.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in assessment activities.
This position is viewed as an expert in packaging and transportation concepts within the Laboratory and Department of Energy (DOE) complex. Assignments are often self-initiated and virtually self-supervisory. Independent judgment used for determining the course of action to accomplish objectives.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
In addition to what is outlined above, the Packaging Specialist 4 will require:
Education/Experience at a lower level:
Position requires an Associates Degree and 8 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level, post graduate course work may be desirable.
Education/Experience at a higher level:
Position requires an Associates Degree and 12 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level, post graduate course work may be expected.
DOE 426.2A: Both the lower level and higher level position will be subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities. Requirement for this position is a High School Diploma
Desired Skills:
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.
Where You Will Work
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.
426.2: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry-level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.
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 applicable 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.
This position will be filled at the Packaging Specialist 3/4 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.
Come join our team! The Nuclear Materials and TRU Waste Shipping (NPI-7) group is accepting applications for a Packaging Specialist 3/4 to help us meet our mission. NPI-7 supports the TA-55 programmatic mission ensuring safe, efficient and compliant shipping of all fissile, radioactive and hazardous materials generated/stored at the TA-55 Plutonium Facility, the Chemistry and Metallurgy Research (CMR) building, the TA-50 Radioactive Liquid Waste Treatment Facility (RLWTF), and the Radiological Laboratory Utility Office Building (RLUOB), Radioassay and Nondestructive Testing (RANT) and the Transuranic Waste Facility (TWF). We offer plenty of opportunities to learn new things and a supportive environment when challenges arise.
The Packaging Specialist will ensure safe and compliant packaging and or transportation of nuclear material, explosives, and other hazardous material transfers performed by NPI-7 are in full compliance with hazardous materials regulations. Provide review and verification of hazardous material packaging's, and shipping documentation. This position interacts with and represents LANL on Hazardous Materials Packaging and Transportation (HMPT) issues with other HMPT experts in the DOE complex, National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Department of Transportation (DOT), and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Maintain required safety and security training and assure safety and security compliance in respect to all material and waste movements both onsite and offsite. A full understanding of applicable safety basis documentation is required (i.e., Documented Safety Requirements (DSAs); Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs); the Transportation Safety Document (TSD); Safety Analysis Reports for Packages (SARPs); and the Explosive Safety Manual).
Packaging Specialist3 ($85,900 - $139,900)
The packaging specialist 3 will be expected to perform the following duties, but are not necessarily limited to:
- Provide technical assistance to LANL customers and management on matters dealing DOE contract compliance.
- Understand and adhere to all Laboratory and industry regulatory guidance specific to facility operations.
- Participate in developing and implementing policies, procedures, systems, and/or forms related to the management, disposition, coordination, packaging, movement, storage, quality control and/or transportation of Nuclear Material, Explosives, other Hazardous Materials, and/or Classified Matter.
- Develop and implement policies, procedures, systems, and/or forms related to the management, disposition, coordination, packaging, movement, storage, quality control and/or transportation of Nuclear Material, Explosives, other hazardous materials, and/or classified matter.
- Implementation of LANL Federal Motor Carrier Safety program requirements.
- Provide input on cost effective improvements.
Packaging Specialist 4 ($104,100 - $172,200)
In addition to what's outlined above, the Packaging Specialist 4 will be responsible for:
• Management, disposition, coordination, packaging, movement, storage quality control and accountability functions related to Nuclear Material, Explosives, other Hazardous Materials and Classified Matter.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in assessment activities.
This position is viewed as an expert in packaging and transportation concepts within the Laboratory and Department of Energy (DOE) complex. Assignments are often self-initiated and virtually self-supervisory. Independent judgment used for determining the course of action to accomplish objectives.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Extensive knowledge of industry, regulatory, or DOE/NNSA complex codes, standards, and criteria pertinent to nuclear materials management.
- Extensive experience working in a team environment and experience independently managing multiple tasks concurrently.
- Extensive knowledge in the following areas: Regulations for packaging, marking, and labeling hazardous materials; nuclear materials management including special nuclear materials processing, storage, control, disposition and distribution as well as knowledge/understanding of federal, state and local standards.
- Knowledge/understanding of SARP requirements for various Nuclear Material, hazardous material and or classified matter packages.
- Broad experience in scoping work, planning, scheduling and organizing/coordinating resources for hazardous material and shipments.
- Significant experience in Nuclear Material, hazardous materials or classified matter management, disposition, coordination, packaging, and or transportation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
In addition to what is outlined above, the Packaging Specialist 4 will require:
- Demonstrated expert understanding of safety basis documentation and its implementation related to the management, disposition, coordination, packaging, movement, storage, quality control and/or transportation of Nuclear Material, other hazardous materials, and/or classified matter.
- Expert experience performing proper closure processes for packages containing hazardous material.
Education/Experience at a lower level:
Position requires an Associates Degree and 8 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level, post graduate course work may be desirable.
Education/Experience at a higher level:
Position requires an Associates Degree and 12 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level, post graduate course work may be expected.
DOE 426.2A: Both the lower level and higher level position will be subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities. Requirement for this position is a High School Diploma
Desired Skills:
- Experience working in a nuclear high hazard facility.
- Knowledge of facility operating requirements, safety authorization basis and /or Conduct of Operations.
- Knowledge of radiological controls, criticality safety.
- Knowledge of Integrated Work Management (IWM) and integrated safety and security management (ISSM) procedures.
- Knowledge of Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC) for LANL and other applicable treatment, storage and disposal facilities (e.g. WIPP and NTS).
- Knowledge of LANL conduct of maintenance, conduct of engineering, conduct of operations, and quality assurance programs as they apply to management, disposition, coordination, packaging, movement, storage, quality control and/or transportation of Nuclear Material, Explosives, other Hazardous Materials, and/or Classified Matter.
- LANL Derivative Classifier granted authority by the Los Alamos Classification Program.
- Active Q clearance and ability to participate in the Human Reliability Program (HRP).
- Current or previous LANL Authorized Shipper qualification.
- WCATS trained and qualified.
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.
Where You Will Work
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.
426.2: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry-level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.
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 applicable 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.
