What are the responsibilities and job description for the Waste Management Coordinator 4 position at Los Alamos National Laboratory?
What You Will Do
Are you passionate about environmental issues? Do you dream about finding options and solutions for better waste management? If so, you will not want to miss this opportunity to apply for a Waste Management Coordinator. As a Waste Management Coordinator, you are front-line subject matter expert of waste operations across the extensive footprint of Los Alamos National Laboratory. As a Waste Management Coordinator, the selected candidate will be responsible for providing a turnkey customer focused approach to waste management to include characterization, processing, packaging, storage, and disposal of solid and liquid RCRA hazardous waste, non-hazardous waste, biological waste, New Mexico Special Waste, Universal Waste, PCB Waste and Radioactive Waste.
Through specialized skills, knowledge and understanding of waste operations, WMCs provide cradle to grave operational control and oversight that ensures compliance with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Department of Energy (DOE) 435.1, Radioactive Waste Management, and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, that allows Laboratories facility and field operations to focus on their mission critical work. The WMC is critical to the development of the organization's goals and objectives while working closely with first-line managers, customers, and peers to resolve wide-ranging challenges in creative ways while maintaining safety, security, and compliance requirements.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Desired Qualifications:
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:
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:
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.
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.
Incentive Compensation Program: Position is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program. You must be in an eligible position for a minimum of 3 months, before July 1st and remain in an eligible position as of the end of the fiscal year, October 31st. The annual distribution is prorated based on the number of months in the eligible position.
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.
Are you passionate about environmental issues? Do you dream about finding options and solutions for better waste management? If so, you will not want to miss this opportunity to apply for a Waste Management Coordinator. As a Waste Management Coordinator, you are front-line subject matter expert of waste operations across the extensive footprint of Los Alamos National Laboratory. As a Waste Management Coordinator, the selected candidate will be responsible for providing a turnkey customer focused approach to waste management to include characterization, processing, packaging, storage, and disposal of solid and liquid RCRA hazardous waste, non-hazardous waste, biological waste, New Mexico Special Waste, Universal Waste, PCB Waste and Radioactive Waste.
Through specialized skills, knowledge and understanding of waste operations, WMCs provide cradle to grave operational control and oversight that ensures compliance with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Department of Energy (DOE) 435.1, Radioactive Waste Management, and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, that allows Laboratories facility and field operations to focus on their mission critical work. The WMC is critical to the development of the organization's goals and objectives while working closely with first-line managers, customers, and peers to resolve wide-ranging challenges in creative ways while maintaining safety, security, and compliance requirements.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Demonstrated commitment to implementing safety, security, environment and quality objectives and requirements
- Practical work experience with a laboratory or R&D plant/facility that generated multiple waste types
- Expert-level knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations relating to the handling and management of solid, liquid, hazardous, radioactive, and/or mixed wastes
- Advanced ability to effectively communicate, interact, and collaborate with internal customers as well as with Federal, State, and local agencies
- Expert-level experience and training per DOT 49 CFR as a Basic Hazardous Materials Shipper and Basic Radioactive Materials Shipper or Certified per DOT 49 CFR as an Advanced Hazardous Materials Shipper and Advanced Radioactive Materials Shipper or Certified per DOT 49 CFR as an Advanced Mixed Waste Shipper
- Expert-level knowledge of and experience with handling, characterizing, packaging, and/or transporting solid, liquid, hazardous, radioactive, and/or mixed wastes
- Expert-level knowledge and experience in managing satellite accumulation areas (SAAs), central accumulation areas (CAAs), PCB storage areas, universal waste (UW) areas, and radioactive staging/storage areas including knowledge of chemical storage, segregation, and handling
- Expert-level experience and knowledge communicating major elements of waste management processes, policies, and procedures to technical and non-technical personnel
Desired Qualifications:
- Successful experience in coordinating cradle to grave management and disposition of non-hazardous, hazardous, chemical, and radioactive wastes
- Expert-level knowledge of LANL's organizational structure, technical areas, and facilities
- Experience and expert-level knowledge of LANL's waste management policies, practices, and procedures
- Current or previous qualification as a waste professional in a Department of Energy facility
- Chemical lab packing experience
- Active or transferable L/Q clearance
- Ability to obtain/maintain HRP clearance
- General physical mobility includes but is not limited to: sitting, standing walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, twisting the trunk or back, balancing
- Specific physical mobility includes but is not limited to: applying torque with hands or arms, gripping with the hands, pressing/pulling/pushing with the arms, reaching overhead/horizontally/downward, typing or keyboarding, use of both hands, use of both arms, use of both legs, use of both feet
- Weight handling requirements include but are not limited to: carrying 30 pounds, lifting 30 pounds
- General work environment may include but is not limited to: outdoors, working alone, working extended shifts, operation of motor vehicles, operation of specialized heavy equipment (i.e. forklift),
- R&D laboratory settings with corresponding chemicals and hazards including: toxic chemicals, irritant chemicals, dusts or powders, sprays, mists, or vapors, fumes, and carcinogens. Requires the use of PPE such as head protection, eye protection, face shields, hearing protection, gloves, and safety shoes.
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:
- Applicants are encouraged to include a comprehensive cover letter addressing how they meet the minimum requirements and desired skills listed above.
- May require extended work hours or occasional shift work.
- Occasional domestic travel may be required.
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)
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.
- 712.11. These requirements include on going drug and alcohol testing, as well as periodic medical and psychological evaluations.
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.
Incentive Compensation Program: Position is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program. You must be in an eligible position for a minimum of 3 months, before July 1st and remain in an eligible position as of the end of the fiscal year, October 31st. The annual distribution is prorated based on the number of months in the eligible position.
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.
