Hazardous Packaging and Transportation Specialist 1/2 (Packaging Specialist 1/2)

What You Will Do Packaging Specialist 1 – Salary: $66,100-$103,600. Join our team! You will support the Experimental Device Engineering and Assembly Group (V‑5) at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). As a Packaging Specialist 1, you will assist senior personnel in scheduling, packaging, and transporting classified matter, high explosives, hazardous materials, and test assemblies, while learning to safely handle and ship high‑explosive equipment. Packaging Specialist 2 – Salary: $72,800-$115,400. In addition to the responsibilities of a Packaging Specialist 1, a Packaging Specialist 2 will further manage schedules and logistics for classified and hazardous items and, after training, become a certified High‑Explosive handler, CDL driver with hazmat endorsement, and LANL Authorized Shipper for all hazard classes. All successful candidates will be required to qualify for and participate in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). What You Need Minimum Job Requirements Developing knowledge or skills working with any or all of the following: Nuclear Material, Explosives, Radiological Material, other Hazardous Material, and/or Classified Matter. Developing knowledge or skills with coordination, packaging, transportation, and storage of hazardous items to become an authorized shipper in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Developing knowledge to contribute to the development and implementation of policies, procedures, systems, and/or forms related to the transportation of Explosives, other Hazardous Material, and/or Classified Matter. Some working knowledge of safety and security compliance, including the ability to stop work if unsafe or compromises security. Some experience supporting customers using written and oral communication skills with tact, diplomacy, discretion, and attention to detail. Some experience fostering a mutually respectful and inclusive work environment free from discrimination and harassment. Additional Job Requirements for Packaging Specialist2 Demonstrated experience and skills working with any or all of the following: Nuclear Material, Explosives, Radiological Material, other Hazardous Material, and/or Classified Matter. Demonstrated knowledge or experience with coordination, packaging, transportation, and storage of hazardous items to become an authorized shipper in compliance with all regulations. Demonstrated knowledge or experience contributing to the development and implementation of policies, procedures, systems, and/or forms related to the transportation of Explosives, other Hazardous Material, and/or Classified Matter. Demonstrated knowledge or experience of safety and security compliance, including the ability to stop work if unsafe or compromises security. Demonstrated experience supporting customers using written and oral communication skills with tact, diplomacy, discretion, and attention to detail. Demonstrated experience fostering a mutually respectful and inclusive work environment free from discrimination and harassment. Training / Certifications Applicants must demonstrate willingness to participate in on‑the‑job training and additional training tasks as required, as listed in the Desired Qualifications section. Education / Experience (Lower Level) Position requires a minimum of 2 years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Education / Experience (Higher Level) 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 DOE Q clearance Hands‑on experience or familiarity with LANL FootPrints, PDMLink, and/or Atlas systems High Explosives Handler Qualification High Explosives Transporter Qualification Working knowledge of P101‑8, Explosives Safety, and DOE Standard 1212.2012 (Formerly the DOE Explosives Safety Manual) Forklift license HMPT Training (Hazardous Material Packaging and/or classified packaging and Transportation) Experience in high‑hazard operations (HE/rad) Commercial Drivers License with Hazmat endorsement LANL Authorized Shipper in all hazard classes and divisions Rad Worker II certification High Explosives Transporter Essential Job Functions (with or without reasonable accommodation) Vision: Color discrimination, peripheral vision, depth perception, binocular vision, reading, distance vision, ability to speak, discriminate speech, hear high‑pitched sounds, smell. Physical mobility: sitting, standing, walking, running, climbing stairs, ladders, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, crawling, twisting trunk or back, balancing. Specific mobility: reaching overhead, horizontally, down, applying torque, gripping, pressing, pushing, pulling, typing, fine motor control, use of both hands, arms, legs, feet. Weigh handling: lifting/carrying 30+ pounds. Work Environment General: Outdoors, confined space, at heights, cold environment, working alone, off‑shift/rotating schedule, very hot (>100 °F), hot climate (90‑100 °F), heavy equipment operation, wide ambient temperature range, wet or humid, dry, domestic travel, motor vehicle operation. Specific: noisy environment, unusual lighting, near non‑ionizing radiation sources, weapons or explosives, protective clothing & environment. Protective gear: safety glasses or eye protection, hearing protection, gloves or hand protection, safety shoes or protective foot gear. Work Location Onsite at Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at management discretion. Position Commitment Regular appointment employees must serve a continuous period of one year in their current position to be eligible to apply for posted jobs elsewhere in the Laboratory. Note to Applicants Some travel may be required for training or transporting per V‑5 customer requests, including but not limited to Nevada. Citizens of certain countries without lawful permanent residency are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, including LANL. Work Schedule Positions may require a 9/80, 5/40, or 4.5/40 work schedule. Where You Will Work Located in northern New Mexico, LANL is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Comprehensive benefits include: PPO or High‑Deductible medical insurance Dental and vision insurance Basic life and disability insurance Paid childbirth and parental leave Award‑winning 401(k) with 6% matching and 3.5% annual contribution Learning opportunities and tuition assistance Flexible schedules and PTO/holidays Onsite gyms and wellness programs Extensive relocation packages for locations outside a 50‑mile radius Additional Details Directive 206.2 – Employment requires a favorable decision by NNSA confirming suitability under Supplemental Directive206.2. This requirement applies only to U.S. citizens. Foreign nationals are governed by DOE Order142.3A. Clearance Position requires Q clearance. Obtaining clearance requires U.S. citizenship except in rare cases. Additional authorizations may be necessary for certain classified accesses. Clearance is a federal decision. HRP Position is subject to DOE Human Reliability Program requirements, including ongoing drug and alcohol testing and periodic medical and psychological evaluations per 10 CFR § 712.11. New‑Employment Drug Test Applicants must complete a new‑employment drug test. Positive results for marijuana, even pre‑offer, result in termination due to federal law prohibiting marijuana use in federal employment. Equal Opportunity Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal‑opportunity employer. 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, spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, or citizenship within federal, state, and local legal limits. 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