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Los Alamos National Laboratory Packaging Specialist 2 in Los Alamos, New Mexico
What You Will Do
The Experimental Device Engineering and Assembly Group (E-5) is a successful group of highly motivated engineers, technicians, and shipping specialists with world-class capabilities in high explosive (HE) experimental device design, assembly, shipping, and hazardous materials handling. E-5's mission is focused on supporting the Weapons Program experimental assembly portfolio for the Lab's Stockpile Stewardship mission as well as other HE experimental programs at LANL. E-5 is currently seeking a highly motivated Packaging Specialist 2to join E-5. The work activities include parts management, transportation of classified assets, high explosive and radiological material handling: ensuring safe and compliant packaging and/or transportation of classified materials and/or classified matter; providing technical assistance to customers regarding hazardous materials/classified matter packaging and transportation; fulfilling packaging and transportation requests; coordinating with customers/custodians to arrange hazardous transport/material scheduling; conducting inventories of high explosives, hazardous materials, and/or classified matter using tools such as the Classified Parts Inventory Management System (CPIMS), LANMAS/LAMCAS, etc.; management, coordination, quality control, storage, and disposition of materials; and serving as a high explosive (HE) handler. After a period of training and observation, the successful candidate will be expected to qualify for and participate in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). The candidate must also complete training to become a qualified HE handler.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Technical
A successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience working with radiological material, hazardous material, and/or classified matter management with knowledge of accountability (MC&A), coordination, packaging, and/or transportation (HMPT) regulations, storage, and disposition. Working knowledge and training as a fully qualified authorized shipper of classified material with demonstrated experience in preparing shipping documents, packaging, marking, labeling, and transport of classified materials. LANMAS/LAMCAS and classified inventory tracking system knowledge.
Communication
A successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience supporting customers; skill with both excellent written and oral communication; and communicate utilizing tact, diplomacy, discretion, and attention to detail.
Special Systems Hands-on experience with Microsoft WORD, EXCEL, etc., LANL FootPrints, PDMLink, and Classified Parts Inventory Management System (CPIMS) databases.
Education/Experience Position requires an Associates Degree and 5 years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
Technical
An exceptional candidate will possess a High Explosives Handler Qualification; working knowledge of P101-8, Explosives Safety, and the controlling document, DOE Standard 1212.2019 (Formerly the DOE Explosives Safety Manual); experience in high-hazard operations (HE/rad).
NNSA Weapons Engineering
An exceptional candidate will have experience within the NNSA Weapons Complex and be able to demonstrate experience in handling classified parts and documents. Experience with handling or operations associated with energetic materials/components.
Certifications/Education
Current LANL Authorized Shipper in all hazard classes and divisions. Class B Commercial driver's License (CDL). Rad Worker II certification. Forklift license.
Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Lifting 50 lbs.
Work Environment: Standing for long periods of time
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.
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 (https://directives.nnsa.doe.gov/supplemental-directive/sd-0206-0002) . 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 (https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0472.2-BOrder-chg1-pgchg) 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 (https://int.lanl.gov/policy/documents/P701.pdf) for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to 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 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 1-505-664-6947 option 2 and then option 3.
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