Packaging Specialist 4 - Los Alamos National Laboratory : Job Details

Description Job Title Packaging Specialist 4 Location Los Alamos, NM, US Organization Name E-5/Experimental Device Engineering & Assembly Minimum Salary 101700 Maximum Salary 168200 What You Will Do The Experimental Device Engineering and Assembly Group (E-5) is Los Alamos National Laboratory's (LANL) premier engineering organization focused on expert assembly of experimental weapon test devices. E-5 integrates a team of highly skilled and motivated engineers, technicians, parts management specialists, hazardous materials transportation specialists, and operations specialists to deliver high-quality assemblies meeting customer requirements safely and securely. E-5 is also focused on supporting multiple experimental and R&D programs at LANL and external government agencies. E-5 is currently seeking a highly motivated subject matter expert packaging specialist to assist with the packaging and transportation team with onsite shipments, offsite shipments, incoming shipments, intern hazard classifications (IHC's), hazard analysis reports (HAR's), and special projects. This position will require strong communication skills, excellent time management, clear initiative, and the ability to coordinate and communicate with programs and customers. The selected candidate will work closely with management, assembly personnel, weapons system engineering personnel, universities, and other national laboratories. What You Need Minimum Job Requirements: Project Management

• Demonstrated ability to successfully work with limited oversight, demonstrate appropriate initiative, and make informed decisions. Proven ability to proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's objectives. Proven ability to multi-task and adjust to the workings of a dynamic environment while maintaining excellent quality in daily work.
• Demonstrated experience and excellence in interacting and communicating both written and orally with customers in a customer service-related setting. Ability to communicate findings and make recommendations. Experience using effective methods to track and convey information to a variety of audiences. Possess high attention to detail including analytical thinking, observational skills, and problem-solving skills. Strong ability to organize, analyze, and track information for weapon test success.

Customer Service

• Exceptional customer service skills with LANL customers, universities, and other national laboratories and the ability to provide clear, concise support, and guidance to others in sometimes stressful situations.
• Experience interacting professionally with all levels of personnel, including external interfaces and management with the ability to build rapport at all levels.
• Expert level knowledge of federal, state and local Nuclear Material, other Hazardous Materials and/or Classified Matter standards and regulations
• Expert level knowledge in generating the necessary documentation (IHC's) for transfers of material within the Los Alamos National Laboratory Complex and other national laboratories to successfully complete the transfer of unapproved explosives.
• Expert knowledge of Laboratory 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.
• Demonstrated expert skill in researching, and recommending alternative solutions to problems associated with the management, disposition, coordination, packaging, movement, storage, quality control and/or transportation of Nuclear Material, Explosives, other Hazardous Material, and/or Classified Matter.
• Subject matter expert responsible for ensuring management, disposition, coordination, packaging, movement, storage, quality control and/or shipment of Nuclear Material, Explosives, other hazardous materials, and/or classified matter occur in accordance with all federal, state and local regulations.
• Subject matter expert in assessment activities related to the management, disposition, coordination, packaging, movement, storage quality control and/or transportation of Nuclear Materials, other hazardous materials, and/or classified matter.

Collaboration

• Proven success working independently and as a contributing member of a team; being able to interact effectively with all levels of personnel-building trust, gaining consensus, and resolving conflicts. Working knowledge in business operations across a large business environment.

Computing/Business Systems

• Advanced computer skills and demonstrated experience with Inventory Control, Material Tracking systems, and various software suites-including but not limited to Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), etc.

Supervision

• Must be able to provide functional and operational direction to early career transportation packaging/transportation specialists performing HE and HMPT work within E-5 and provide guidance to Laboratory personnel on HMPT issues.

Clearance

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) Q Clearance.
• Ability to obtain HRP.

Education Required: Position requires an associate's 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. Desired Qualifications: Classified Parts Management

• Working knowledge of how to communicate and coordinate policies associated with classified matter protection and control (CMPC). Experience as a Classified Material Custodian (CMC) and materials balance area (MBA) custodian.

Special Systems

• Hands on experience with PDM Link, CPIMS, LAN/MAS, LANL Footprints, HEIDI, and Atlas systems

Packaging and Transportation

• Advanced knowledge on writing Intern Hazard Classifications (IHC's) and hazard analysis reports (HAR's)
• Advanced knowledge with and reporting to weapons integrated schedule (IS)Expert on 49 CFR DOT regulations parts 100- 185
• Advanced with explosives packaging and transportation configurations
• Advanced shipper certified
• Advanced knowledge with dangerous goods regulations IATA
• TID trained
• HAZMAT CDL

Clearance

• Active DOE Q clearance.

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:

• Occasional travel will be required.
• Must be able to move and transport hazardous material. Obtain CDL for transportation team. Please reach out to Leroy Towles, Team Lead for Transportation Team in E-5 for details.

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. 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 P701 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 [email protected] or call 1-505-###-#### option 2 and then option 3. Employment Status Full Time Appointment Type Regular Regular Contact Details Contact Name Garcia, Crystal Lea Email [email protected] Work Telephone