Hazardous Materials & Waste Professional 3

Overview The overall objective of the Hazardous Materials & Waste Professional is to provide secure, compliant and efficient leadership in materials and waste management. This position serves as a technical expert assigned internally within the division or deployed to serve research/operations directorates in the management of materials (chemicals, biological materials, radioactive materials, etc.) and wastes at the Laboratory. Lifecycle management of materials and waste is deployed at the Laboratory. This management style is from start to finish including providing technical expertise to staff and management during planning, procurement, inventory management, use, internal and external transfers, and disposition. Additionally, this position is responsible for providing oversight to ensure facility and project compliance with statutes, regulations, and policies. Initiatives this position supports (e.g., lab level improvements; facility transition activities; special case waste disposal) will have major impacts on the Laboratory and will be critical to the successful implementation of the Laboratory’s Operating Model. Senior and/or principal staff holding this position may serve as a Task manager (e.g., field lead, transportation Subject Matter Expert (SME), hazardous waste SME) providing technical leadership to maintain Laboratory program and implementation compliance. Responsibilities Serves as a technical expert assigned internal within the division or deployed to serve research/operations directorates in the management of materials (chemicals, biological materials, radioactive materials, etc.) and wastes at the Laboratory. The overall objective of this position is to provide secure, compliant and efficient leadership in materials and waste management. Lifecycle management of materials and waste is deployed at the Laboratory. This management style is from start to finish including providing technical expertise to staff and management during planning, procurement, inventory management, use, internal and external transfers, and disposition. Additionally, this position is responsible for providing oversight to ensure facility and project compliance with statutes, regulations, and policies. Initiatives this position supports (e.g., lab level improvements; facility transition activities; special case waste disposal) will have major impacts on the Laboratory and will be critical to successful implementation of the Laboratory’s Operating Model. This position will have the following key responsibilities and accountabilities: Provide research and maintenance staff with a point of contact and conduit to answer and resolve questions and concerns related to the responsible disciplines. Materials and Waste Management Manage waste storage areas (90-day, SAA, radioactive) proactively, independently, and compliantly. Be cognizant of chemical, biological and radioactive material inventories, customer needs, and all business and operations systems/requirements, including the understanding of facility operating boundaries and managing these inventories within acceptable limits. Track, monitor, reconcile, and report inventory status and trends with recommendations for action including performance metrics management. Coordinate materials acquisition, unwanted inventory disposition, including transfer/sharing. Serve as the material balance area custodian for nuclear material inventories. The individual must work closely with other Hazardous Materials & Waste Professionals and research staff while implementing operational and technical programs under the scope of the hazardous materials and waste lifecycle. Property Management Identify, tag and track inventory status of PNNL personal property. Coordinate annual Wall-to-Wall asset inventory to effectively manage property. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: BS/BA and 5 years of relevant experience -OR- MS/MA or higher and 3 years of relevant experience Preferred Qualifications: Well rounded and have proven experience in Hazardous waste designation and management. Experience in Hazardous materials transportation, waste profiling with receiving TSD’s, chemical and radioactive material hazards, hazardous material emergency response, chemical inventory management, environmental compliance, and recycling. Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment Work will include working with hazardous materials (biological, chemical, radiological). PPE is required to work some task. Additional Information This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance. Requirements: * U.S. Citizenship * Background Investigation: Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter in accordance 10 CFR 710, Appendix B. * Drug Testing: All Security Clearance (L or Q) positions will be considered by the Department of Energy to be Testing Designated Positions which means that they are subject to applicant, random, and for cause drug testing. In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for the 12 consecutive months preceding completion of the requisite Questionnaire for National Security Positions (QNSP). Testing Designated Position This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The candidate selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing for illegal drugs, including marijuana, consistent with the Controlled Substances Act and the PNNL Workplace Substance Abuse Program. About PNNL Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them! At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, flexible work schedules and telework options. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3-hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs. Commitment to Excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity Our laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at [email protected]. Drug Free Workplace PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Beginning 05/01/23, if you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn. Mandatory Requirements Battelle requires employees to have a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation. Applicants are required to disclose their vaccination status following a conditional offer of employment and must attest to being fully vaccinated with a Center for Disease Control (CDC)-approved COVID-19 vaccination or provide documentation of need for medical or religious exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination requirement. Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a “country of risk” without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. 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