Senior Waste Certification Analyst

Savannah River National Laboratory; South Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D

Savings & Investment plan

Relocation assistance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking a Senior Waste Certification Analyst to manage waste disposition, manifests, and shipments for a comprehensive waste program at the SRNL site. The role involves coordinating with facilities, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting annual waste forecasting and inspections.

Candidates should have relevant education and experience and be eligible for security clearance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of waste management and regulatory requirements.
• Experience coordinating waste shipments, documentation, and scheduling.
• Ability to assess regulatory changes and advise management.
• Eligibility to obtain/maintain security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Manage excess chemicals, waste residues, legacy materials and equipment disposition efforts including low-level and TRU wastes.
• Prepare waste manifests and related documentation; direct waste packaging and transfer activities.
• Coordinate with site personnel and resources for waste transfer and shipment planning.
• Support waste forecasting and perform periodic waste stream validation and sampling plan activities.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Waste management

Documentation

Project coordination

Security clearance eligibility

Education

High School Diploma / GED

AS degree

BS degree

Job description

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking a Senior Waste Certification Analyst. This position (formerly known as a Generator Certification Official (GCO)) supports the SRNL Waste Program by managing excess chemicals, waste residues, legacy materials and equipment disposition efforts including Low-level radioactive and Transuranic (TRU) wastes. Duties include providing the primary interface between SRNL and Solid Waste Management Facilities personnel for waste shipment planning and logistics; Preparing waste manifests and associated documentation; Directing waste packaging and transfer activities; Providing waste transfer / shipment information for facility schedules; Coordinating material transfer with Chemical Coordinators, Site Trucking and other resources (e.g., Rigging and Operations); Providing input to annual Waste Forecasts; and Performing monthly and weekly waste management storage area field inspections.

The Senior SRNL Waste Certification Analyst functions as the primary point of contact for established waste programs to ensure field compliance with federal and state regulations, orders, and laws. Other specific duties include but are not limited to: Evaluating potential impact of regulatory changes on SRNL Research and Development and Operations and provide recommendations to management; Assist in defining the requirements for radioactive waste management procedures, and training and qualification requirements; Assisting Operations and Facilities (O&F) personnel in radiological characterization of problematic waste and waste streams, including sampling and analysis plans, certification or characterization plans and scope of work packages for field activity. Providing expertise for the laboratory for disposal of all waste types (i.e., Low-level Waste, Transuranic Waste, PCB Waste, Mixed Waste and Mixed TRU waste); Analyzing construction and special project plans for the creation of new waste streams; Performing periodic waste stream validation support; Developing sampling plans for various routine and non-routine laboratory and facility waste streams, and assisting group personnel (e.g., Environmental Compliance Authorities) with waste determinations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma / GED with at least 4 years of practical experience as a Qualified GCO
• AS degree in a closely related discipline with at least 3 years of experience as a Qualified GCO
• BS degree in closely related discipline and at least 2 years of practical experience as a Qualified GCO
• For ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US Citizenship is Legally Required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DOE Clearance
• High School Diploma / GED with at least 6 years of practical experience as a Qualified GCO
• AS degree in a closely related discipline with at least 4 years of experience as a Qualified GCO
• BS degree in closely related discipline and at least 3 years of practical experience as a Qualified GCO

"We put science to work!"

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation's environmental, energy, and national security challenges.

Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce.

Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include:

*Benefits vary based upon employment status

• Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
• Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
• Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
• AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid)
• Savings & Investment plan:
• • Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
  • Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (5 yrs. vesting in company match)
• Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
• Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Plan
• SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.

For more information about our benefits, working here, and living here, visit the "About" tab at www.srnl.doe.gov.

BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA 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. Please email us at [e-mail] with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.