Packaging Specialist 1/2
Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM, United States
What You Will Do
Packaging Specialist 1 or 2, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. The position involves ensuring safe and compliant packaging and transportation of all classes of Nuclear Material, other Hazardous Materials, and/or Classified Matter. Responsibilities include management, disposition, coordination, quality control, storage, and accountability functions for Nuclear Materials, Explosives, hazardous materials, and classified matter. The role requires a full understanding of applicable safety basis documentation including Documented Safety Requirements (DSAs), Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs), the Transportation Safety Document (TSD), Safety Analysis Reports for Packages (SARPs), and the Explosive Safety Manual. The Packaging Specialist 2 level expands to wide‑range Hazardous Materials Packaging and Transportation (HMPT) experience, creative problem solving, and independent work with guidance on accountability and control activities.
What You Need Minimum Job Requirements: Regulations: Developing professional experience in hazardous material packaging and/or classified packaging and transportation (HMPT) regulations. Technical Experience: Working knowledge of LANL conduct of maintenance, engineering, operations, and QA programs as they apply to management, disposition, coordination, packaging, movement, storage, quality control, and/or transportation of Nuclear Material, Explosives, hazardous materials, and/or Classified Matter. Skills: Broad level understanding of hazardous material packaging and/or classified matter packaging and transportation (HMPT) regulations. Teamwork: Ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel; building trust, gaining consensus, and resolving conflicts. Experience working in a team environment and independently managing multiple tasks concurrently. Communication: Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills. DOE Order 426.2A: Requires High School Diploma (or equivalent, i.e., GED). Education: Position requires a minimum of 2 years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Job Requirements For Packaging Specialist 2: Skills: Current or previous LANL Authorized Shipper qualification. Experience working in a nuclear high hazard facility. Knowledge of Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC) for LANL and other applicable treatment, storage and disposal facilities (e.g., WIPP and NTS). Technical Experience: Experience working in a Nuclear High Hazard Facility. Demonstrated experience performing proper closure processes for packages containing hazardous material. Education: Position requires an Associate’s Degree and 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
Active Q clearance
Current LANL Authorized Shipper qualifications
WCATS trained and qualified
Knowledge of and/or experience performing programmatic operations at TA‑55
CMPC trained and qualified
Fully authorized LANL DC
Note to Applicants:
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China (including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau), citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not lawful permanent residents, are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Work Location:
The work location for this position is onsite, 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. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
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 the employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. 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
– 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. The position requires a Q clearance, and obtaining such clearance requires U.S. citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances.
426.2:
This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry‑level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.
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.
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. 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 applicable 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.
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What You Need Minimum Job Requirements: Regulations: Developing professional experience in hazardous material packaging and/or classified packaging and transportation (HMPT) regulations. Technical Experience: Working knowledge of LANL conduct of maintenance, engineering, operations, and QA programs as they apply to management, disposition, coordination, packaging, movement, storage, quality control, and/or transportation of Nuclear Material, Explosives, hazardous materials, and/or Classified Matter. Skills: Broad level understanding of hazardous material packaging and/or classified matter packaging and transportation (HMPT) regulations. Teamwork: Ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel; building trust, gaining consensus, and resolving conflicts. Experience working in a team environment and independently managing multiple tasks concurrently. Communication: Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills. DOE Order 426.2A: Requires High School Diploma (or equivalent, i.e., GED). Education: Position requires a minimum of 2 years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Job Requirements For Packaging Specialist 2: Skills: Current or previous LANL Authorized Shipper qualification. Experience working in a nuclear high hazard facility. Knowledge of Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC) for LANL and other applicable treatment, storage and disposal facilities (e.g., WIPP and NTS). Technical Experience: Experience working in a Nuclear High Hazard Facility. Demonstrated experience performing proper closure processes for packages containing hazardous material. Education: Position requires an Associate’s Degree and 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
Active Q clearance
Current LANL Authorized Shipper qualifications
WCATS trained and qualified
Knowledge of and/or experience performing programmatic operations at TA‑55
CMPC trained and qualified
Fully authorized LANL DC
Note to Applicants:
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China (including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau), citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not lawful permanent residents, are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Work Location:
The work location for this position is onsite, 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. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
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 the employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. 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
– 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. The position requires a Q clearance, and obtaining such clearance requires U.S. citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances.
426.2:
This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry‑level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.
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.
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. 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 applicable 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.
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