Packaging Specialist 1/2
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Description
Job Title Packaging Specialist 1/2
Location Los Alamos, NM, US
Organization Name 5T170B
Minimum Salary
Maximum Salary
What You Will Do
This position will be filled at the Packaging Specialist 1/2 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 1/2 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). offer plenty of opportunities to learn new things and a supportive environment when challenges arise. You will never be bored and have a lot of fun in this dynamic environment.
Packaging Specialist 1($64,700 - $101,400)
The Packaging Specialist 1 will be responsible for ensuring safe and compliant packaging and/or transportation of any and all classes of Nuclear Material, other Hazardous Materials and/or Classified Matter. Other significant job activities can include management, disposition, coordination, quality control and storage and accountability functions related to Nuclear Materials, Explosives, other Hazardous Materials and Classified Matter. 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 Specialist 2 ($71,200 - $112,900)
In addition to what is outlined above, the Packaging Specialist 2 will have wide-ranging Hazardous Materials Packaging and Transportation (HMPT) experience, and the ability to use professional concepts and Laboratory objectives to resolve complex HMPT issues in creative and effective ways. Ability to contribute to the resolutions of complex HMPT problems that require the frequent use of creativity and where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. The Packaging Specialist 2 will be required to accomplish work independently. May provide guidance on packaging and transportation and/or Classified Matter accountability and control activities to other personnel. Exerts some latitude in determining objectives of assignment, and suggests the methods and procedures needed for new assignments.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements
Regulations: Developing professional experience in hazardous material packaging and/or classified packaging and transportation (HMPT) regulations.
Technical Experience: Working 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.
Skills: Broad level understanding of hazardous material packaging and/or classified matter packaging and transportation (HMPT) regulations.
Teamwork: Ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel; building trust, gaining consensus, and resolving conflicts. Experience working in a team environment and experience independently managing multiple tasks concurrently.
Communication: Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
Education: Position requires a minimum of 2 years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Job Requirements for Packaging Specialist 2
Skills: Current or previous LANL Authorized Shipper qualification. Experience working in a nuclear high hazard facility. Knowledge of Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC) for LANL and other applicable treatment, storage and disposal facilities (e.g. WIPP and NTS).
Technical Experience: Experience working in a Nuclear High Hazard Facility. Demonstrated experience performing proper closure processes for packages containing hazardous material.
Education: Position requires an Associates Degree and 5 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. .
DOE 426.2: This position requires a high school diploma
Desired Qualifications:
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.
Note to Applicants: Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of 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.
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.
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.
Employment Status Full Time
Appointment Type Regular
Regular
Contact Details
Contact Name Hughes, Hannah Kelsie
Email hkhug@lanl.gov
Work Telephone
Job Title Packaging Specialist 1/2
Location Los Alamos, NM, US
Organization Name 5T170B
Minimum Salary
Maximum Salary
What You Will Do
This position will be filled at the Packaging Specialist 1/2 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 1/2 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). offer plenty of opportunities to learn new things and a supportive environment when challenges arise. You will never be bored and have a lot of fun in this dynamic environment.
Packaging Specialist 1($64,700 - $101,400)
The Packaging Specialist 1 will be responsible for ensuring safe and compliant packaging and/or transportation of any and all classes of Nuclear Material, other Hazardous Materials and/or Classified Matter. Other significant job activities can include management, disposition, coordination, quality control and storage and accountability functions related to Nuclear Materials, Explosives, other Hazardous Materials and Classified Matter. 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 Specialist 2 ($71,200 - $112,900)
In addition to what is outlined above, the Packaging Specialist 2 will have wide-ranging Hazardous Materials Packaging and Transportation (HMPT) experience, and the ability to use professional concepts and Laboratory objectives to resolve complex HMPT issues in creative and effective ways. Ability to contribute to the resolutions of complex HMPT problems that require the frequent use of creativity and where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. The Packaging Specialist 2 will be required to accomplish work independently. May provide guidance on packaging and transportation and/or Classified Matter accountability and control activities to other personnel. Exerts some latitude in determining objectives of assignment, and suggests the methods and procedures needed for new assignments.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements
Regulations: Developing professional experience in hazardous material packaging and/or classified packaging and transportation (HMPT) regulations.
Technical Experience: Working 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.
Skills: Broad level understanding of hazardous material packaging and/or classified matter packaging and transportation (HMPT) regulations.
Teamwork: Ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel; building trust, gaining consensus, and resolving conflicts. Experience working in a team environment and experience independently managing multiple tasks concurrently.
Communication: Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
Education: Position requires a minimum of 2 years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Job Requirements for Packaging Specialist 2
Skills: Current or previous LANL Authorized Shipper qualification. Experience working in a nuclear high hazard facility. Knowledge of Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC) for LANL and other applicable treatment, storage and disposal facilities (e.g. WIPP and NTS).
Technical Experience: Experience working in a Nuclear High Hazard Facility. Demonstrated experience performing proper closure processes for packages containing hazardous material.
Education: Position requires an Associates Degree and 5 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. .
DOE 426.2: This position requires a high school diploma
Desired Qualifications:
- Active Q clearance and ability to participate in the Human Reliability Program (HRP)
- Current LANL Authorized Shipper Qualifications
- WCATS trained and qualified
- Knowledge of and/or experience performing programmatic operations at TA-55
- CMPC Trained and Qualified
- Fully authorized LANL DC
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.
Note to Applicants: Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of 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.
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.
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.
Employment Status Full Time
Appointment Type Regular
Regular
Contact Details
Contact Name Hughes, Hannah Kelsie
Email hkhug@lanl.gov
Work Telephone