Environmental Professional 1

Company: N3B Los Alamos, LLC
Location: Los Alamos
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Position Summary The Environmental Professional 1 supports the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract for the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Environmental Management, and Los Alamos NM Field Office. This position reports to the N3B Low Level Waste Program Manager within the CH-TRU Low Level Waste Programs and Disposition Organization, and is responsible for supporting N3B Environmental Remediation Program as a deployed Environmental Professional whose skills are integral for the safe and compliant management of Low Level, Hazardous, and Non-Hazardous Waste materials from the point of generation through offsite final disposition. This position involves a high level of collaboration within and between N3B organizations to ensure work is performed in a safe and compliant manner, in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, and DOE Orders. Essential Duties/Responsibilities (may include, but are not limited to):

• Coordination of waste management with N3B waste generators.
• Provide support of waste generator activities.
• Support management of waste packages from the point of generation through being sealed, characterized, and placed into waste storage area through final disposition.
• Support compliant packaging, characterization, and transportation of waste.
• Outside of TA-54 Area G, perform waste inspections to ensure compliant waste storage.
• Assist Generator with on-site waste profile development. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities):
  • Waste Management experience and knowledge of LLW waste, desired but not necessary.
    • 40 hour Hazwoper Certificate
    • Ability to work within established policies and procedures
    • Enjoy working in a team environment with a strong safety culture.
    • Good communication skills, reasoning ability and computer skills necessary to perform essential functions of the job.
    • Basic understanding of chemistry
    • Ability to obtain a DOE Clearance
    • Ability to Qualify as a Waste Management Coordinator
      Education and Experience Requirements:
      • High school Diploma or equivalency
      • Should this position fall under the DOE Order 426.2, the applicant will also be required to meet the relevant requirements.Business Associations: Interacts frequently with internal personnel and outside representatives at various levels.Participates and presents at meetings with internal and external representatives. Interaction typically concerns resolution of operational and scheduling issues. Impact: Decisions have an impact on work processes and outcomes. Erroneous decisions or recommendations or failure to complete assignments normally result in serious delays and considerable expenditure of additional time, human resources, and funds. Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: Normally assigned to perform work in an office environment. Only electrical hazards and other minor potential hazards normally found in an office environment are anticipated. Job performance requires adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements of the discipline. Office work environment. Safety, Security, and QualityWhile working to achieve N3B LLCC objectives, the Environmental Professional 4 will ensure all activities and operations are performed in a safe and deliberate manner to include protecting the confidentiality and integrity of Personally Identifiable Information (PII). This role will maintain required safety, security and operational training; assure procedural and regulatory compliance; and make safety, security and quality an integral part of every task; including taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security. Ability to obtain an L or Q level Department of Energy security clearance. Diversity & Inclusiveness N3B is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
        N3B will ensure no applicant for employment or employee is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs
        
        

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