Special Materials Representative

Argonne National Laboratory; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Argonne National Laboratory is seeking a Special Materials Representative (SMR) to implement and manage the material control and accountability program. The role focuses on safeguarding nuclear materials, ensuring compliance with DOE and DOT regulations, and coordinating inventory controls while maintaining operational efficiency.

You will support material acquisition, transfer, shipping, and reporting abnormalities, with travel obligations for training.

Qualifications

• Proof of U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Q-level security clearance.
• Hazardous material shipper certification with emphasis on radioactive material.
• Understanding of material controls and accountability operations principles.
• Proficiency in MS Access and Excel.
• Knowledge of nuclear and hazardous materials safety practices and disposal regulations.
• Minimum 4-year college degree or equivalent experience in a science/health physics/nuclear/related field.
• Strong written and spoken communication; ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to manage documents and maintain thorough records.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all aspects of the Tamper Indicating Device (TID) program from application to removal and tracking.
• Prepare DOT shipping paperwork for onsite and offsite radioactive shipments and move radioactive material as required.
• Participate in annual physical inventories of material balance areas.
• Provide material accountability services including acquisition, transfer, shipping, and reporting abnormalities of nuclear material.
• Travel for training is required.

Skills

MS Access

Excel

Communication skills

Teamwork

Inventory & audit

Nuclear materials knowledge

Safety practices

Security clearance

DOE regulations knowledge

Tamper Indicating Device (TID)

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in science/related field

Tools

LANMAS

SAMS

Job description

The Argonne Office of Material Control and Accountability invites you to apply for the Special Material s Representative (SMR) opening. This position implements the requirements regarding the management of nuclear and other materials at the Laboratory to maintain a dedicated safeguard program that maximizes the protection of nuclear materials and minimizes the impact of the program on facility operations. Our mission is to develop, implement and maintain a Materials Control and Accountability Program at Argonne National Laboratory designed to:

• Ensure that nuclear material is acquired, used and disposed of in ways that prevent unauthorized removal of special nuclear material from the Laboratory.
• Ensure compliance with DOE O 474.2A, DOE O 410.2, DOE O 470.4B, and 49 CFR Parts 100-185.

In this role, you will participate in the continual enhancement of the material control and accountability program. Under limited supervision, your responsibilities will include:

• Serve as a Tamper Indicating Device (TID) Applicator by maintaining all aspects of the program, including application, removal and tracking.
• Generate Department of Transportation (DOT) shipping paperwork for onsite and offsite radioactive shipments and physically move radioactive material onsite.
• Participate in annual physical inventories of material balance areas.
• Provide material accountability services and support to include acquisition, transferring, shipping, and reporting abnormalities of nuclear material.
• Travel for training is required.

Position Requirements

Required skills, abilities, and experience:

• To perform the essential functions of this position successful applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, which is required to comply with federal regulations and contract and the ability to obtain a Q-level security clearance .
• Certified hazardous material shipper with emphasis on radioactive material
• Understanding of material controls and accountability operations principles.
• Proficient in use of computers, specifically MS Access and Excel.
• Knowledge of Nuclear and hazardous materials, safety practices and disposal regulations.
• Minimum of a 4-year college degree or equivalent experience, preferably in a science field, health physics continuity, nuclear field, chemistry or security related field.
• Knowledge of physics, chemistry, mathematics, accounting, and radiation safety.
• Ability to interact effectively with a diverse group of technical, professional and management personnel.
• Strong skills in oral, written and interpersonal communications, including the ability to work independently and within a team.
• Demonstrated skills in organization, time management, and providing detailed and accurate documentation.
• Ability to be a steward of Lab resources.
• Ability to model Argonne's Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.

Preferred skills, abilities, and experience

• Proficient in use of computers, specifically Local Area Nuclear Material Accountability Software (LANMAS), and Safeguards Management Software (SAMS).
• Knowledge of Special Nuclear Materials accounting, inventory and reporting processes as defined in DOE and Argonne safeguards and security regulations and requirements.
• K nowledge in the interpretation and implementation/enforcement of the regulations and requirements of DOE, DOT and Argonne pertaining to the transportation of nuclear and radioactive materials, as well as the safe handling and storage of these materials.
• Working knowledge of Argonne National Laboratory and radioactive material.
• Relevant experience in the transportation of radioactive material, working at a DOE facility or nuclear facility, inventory and audit, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

This position description documents the general nature and level of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbent. Consequently, a job incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Job Family

Professional Technical (PT)

Job Profile

Material Control & Accountability 2

Worker Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

The expected hiring range for this position is $69,750.00 - $108,810.00.

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

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