Idaho National Laboratory is hiring an individual contributor as a Waste Characterization Specialist to work at MFC. Our team works a 4x10 schedule located out of our MFC facility with every Friday off.

MFC includes more than a dozen nuclear facilities and almost as many radiological facilities. This position will support various facilities at MFC to help identify, characterize, and coordinate waste management activities within MFC.

Responsibilities Include:

You will manage the following mission-critical activities:

• Radioactive material program development, improvement, and tracking.

• Waste management process including characterization support.

• Implement environmental and associated radiological requirements to ensure compliance with Department of Energy Orders, Federal and State regulations, and various standards (i.e., ANSI, ISO 14001, NESHAP and Department of Energy Directives, Guides, and Handbooks).

• Develop and implement environmental policies to ensure INL work scope is compliant. This includes development of highly complex regulatory interpretations and resolution of potential or actual compliance issues, with legal representatives. Also, may include development of permits; collection of samples; and gather data, calculating/modeling, and coordinating with other site contractors for the site-wide reporting to stakeholders and regulatory authorities.

• Maintain expertise of all existing regulations in assigned area of technical competence and actively monitor for proposed changes in federal, state, and local environmental regulations which may include RCRA, CERCLA, NEPA, EPCRA, FIFRA, CAA, CWA, NHPA, SDWA, UST, TSCA, drinking water cross-connection, and radioactive waste management.

• Present to and partner with Federal and State regulators and ISO-14001 auditors for all environmental inspections and respond to identified areas of concerns and non-compliances.

• Conduct operations program activities including procedure development, contractor assurance activities, and potential readiness reviews.

  o Project planning and budget management.

  o Plan, schedule, and lead assessments.

  o Risk management and mitigation.

  o Maintain knowledge of programs, facilities, systems in assigned areas.

  o Demonstrate strategic understanding of the organization.

  o You may be requested to build depth and qualify in critical roles such as Nuclear Facility Manager, Shift Supervisor, Material Balance Area Custodian, or Criticality Safety Officer.

• This position closes: 10/1/24

*Minimum Requirements: *

• Minimum Qualifications:* Bachelor’s Degree and 5-9 years relevant experience, OR Masters degree and 2-6 years relevant experience, Doctorate and 2-4 years relevant experience; OR 11-15 years relevant experience and actively pursuing a degree. *

• Experience in nuclear research and development, nuclear or radiological facility operations or management, or reactor plant operations or management in Department of Energy, NRC, university, or similar settings.

• Must have strong background in mathematical calculations/ complex data sets.

• Willingness to track valuable and high consequence items.

• Will obtain and maintain a Radiological Worker I or II qualification.

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Degrees in engineering, mathematics, or science related fields. Relevant experience includes non-destructive assay (NDA) dose to curie methods (DTC) environmental simulation modeling, radiochemistry, nuclear criticality safety, mathematics, nuclear physics, or chemistry.

• Progressive operations or research experience including knowledge of associated regulations and waste management challenges.

• Strong technical knowledge of radioactive waste management, treatment, and disposition requirements, TRU Program requirements, RCRA, HazWoper, project management and project control activities.

*Job Information: *

• The pay range for this position is: Level 3 ($91,008 - $186,588) / Level 4 ($109,260 - $223,908). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.

• You are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.

• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.

• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.

*Benefits and Relocation *

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification. /INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 5,000 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation’s nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions. /

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INL Vision Our vision is to change the world’s energy future and secure our nation’s critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Job: *Environmental Safety & Health

Organization: *Materials & Fuels Complex-MFC (Uxxx)

Title: Waste Characterization Specialist

Location: ID-Idaho Falls

Requisition ID: 21738