Safeguards Materials Management Specialist

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Job summary

Idaho National Laboratory is seeking a Nuclear Materials Management Program Specialist to act as a subject matter expert for the Nuclear Materials Management Program and to interface with internal and external customers on reporting and management of nuclear material inventory.

The role involves providing technical guidance on DOE directives, planning inventory strategies, and coordinating actions with INL Directorates and DOE divisions. A US citizen able to obtain a DOE Q clearance is required.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DOE clearance.
• Experience with nuclear material inventory control or accounting preferred.
• Strong written communication skills desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on DOE Order 410.2 and related requirements.
• Analyze and plan strategies for nuclear material inventory management, including disposition of excess inventory.
• Prepare and respond to data calls for NM characterization, inventory data, and storage information.
• Coordinate NM management actions with internal orgs and external DOE entities.
• Oversee and validate inventory accuracy for INL and subcontract inventories.
• Characterize inventory use status, irradiation status, composition, and project-number assignments.
• Participate in special teams addressing NM management issues across INL and DOE.

Skills

Nuclear materials management

DOE directives

Technical writing

Security clearance readiness

Education

BS in a technical field

Advanced technical degree

Job description

Idaho National Laboratory is seeking a Nuclear Materials Management Program Specialist who will serve as a subject matter expert for the Nuclear Materials Management Program. This role will represent INL and the Safeguards organization in implementing DOE directives and other applicable regulatory requirements associated with nuclear materials management. This position will interface with all levels of customers and counterparts both internal and external to INL on the reporting and management of the nuclear material inventory.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Provide technical guidance to internal/external stakeholders on interpretation and implementation of requirements per DOE Order 410.2.
• Contribute to the analysis, planning, and execution of strategies for the management of the nuclear material inventory with special focus on allocation/use and disposition of excess inventory.
• Complete required nuclear material inventory reporting deliverables and develop responses for internal/external customer requests (data calls) for NM characterization, inventory availability, storage data, historical data, etc.
• Perform and coordinate nuclear materials management related actions through appropriate internal organizations such as INL’s Project Management Office, Nuclear Facility Operations, and other INL Directorates that utilize and/or store nuclear material, as well as external entities such as DOE's Nuclear Materials Integration Division, the DOE Idaho Operations Office and other DOE sites.
• Oversee and validate nuclear material inventory accuracy for INL and subcontract inventories.
• Characterize the nuclear material inventory regarding use status, irradiation status, physical and chemical composition of items, and management/assignment of project numbers to align project funding with designated nuclear material inventory.
• Participate on special task teams to address nuclear materials management issues associated with INL and DOE complex-wide nuclear material inventories and initiatives.

Required:

• Level 2: Bachelor of Science degree in an applicable technical field and 2 years of relevant work experience, an advanced degree in an applicable technical field, or 8 years of directly relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Level 3: Bachelor of Science degree in an applicable technical field and 5 years of relevant work experience, an advanced degree in an applicable technical field and 2 years of relevant work experience, or 11 years of directly relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Relevant work experience for consideration includes that in General Accounting, Nuclear Material Control and Accountability, or Nuclear Facility Operations.
• Must be a US citizen and able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance.
• Basic knowledge of and/or experience working with radiological/nuclear material is preferred.
• Technical writing experience desirable.
  

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and work in an office and field/laboratory environment. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires operation of job‑related equipment and driving a vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with people is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Information:

• The pay range for this position is: Level 2 ($66,504 - $136,356) / Level 3 ($79,344 - $162,732). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• 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.
• 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.