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

What You Will Do

This position will be filled at either the Packaging Specialist 1 or Packaging Specialist 2 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

Packaging Specialist 1 $66,100-$103,600
Join our Team! Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in the future of national security? The Experimental Device Engineering and Assembly Group (V-5) is currently seeking a highly motivated individual to join the V-5 Packaging and Transportation Team. V-5 is Los Alamos National Laboratory's (LANL) premier engineering organization focused on expert assembly of experimental weapon test devices. We integrate a team of highly motivated specialized engineers, technicians, weapon parts custodians and shipping specialists with world-class capabilities in hazardous materials handling, hazardous material shipping, and experimental device assembly to include high-explosives and accountable materials to safely and securely deliver high-quality assemblies meeting customer requirements. V-5's mission is focused on supporting the Weapons Program experimental assembly portfolio (B61, W76, W78, W88, W93, Global Security, etc.) for LANL's Stockpile Stewardship mission, as well as other High Explosive (HE) experimental programs at LANL, LLNL, and others. The successful candidate will be mentored and will assist senior personnel in scheduling, packaging, and transporting classified matter, high explosives, hazardous materials, and test assemblies. After a period of training and observation, the selected candidate will develop professional expertise to become a qualified HE handler, CDL driver with hazmat endorsement, and LANL Authorized Shipper in all hazard classes and divisions. The successful candidate will be expected to qualify for and participate in the Human Reliability Program (HRP).

Packaging Specialist 2 $72,800-$115,400
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level the successful candidate will assist senior personnel in scheduling, packaging, and transporting classified matter, high explosives, hazardous materials, and test assemblies. After a period of training and observation, the selected candidate will develop professional expertise to become a qualified HE handler, CDL driver with hazmat endorsement, and LANL Authorized Shipper in all hazard classes and divisions.

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 to ensure compliance in accordance with all federal, state and local regulations.
• Developing knowledge to contribute in 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 taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security.
• Some experience supporting customers utilizing written and oral communication skills utilizing tact, diplomacy, discretion, and attention to detail.
• Some experience fostering a mutually respectful and inclusive work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.

Additional Job Requirements for Packaging Specialist 2:
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:

• 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 and/or skills or experience with coordination, packaging, transportation, and storage of hazardous items to become an authorized shipper to ensure compliance in accordance with all federal, state and local regulations.
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience to contribute in 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 taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security.
• Demonstrated experience supporting customers utilizing written and oral communication skills utilizing tact, diplomacy, discretion, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience fostering a mutually respectful and inclusive work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.

Training/Certifications: Applicants must demonstrate a willingness to participate in on-the-job (OJT) training and other training tasks as required as listed in the Desired Qualifications section.

Education/Experience at lower level: Position requires a minimum of 2 years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Education/Experience at higher level: Position requires an Associates 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 the controlling document, 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 (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation):

Vision, Speech and Hearing: Color discrimination, Peripheral vision, Depth perception, Binocular vision, Reading vision, Distance vision, Ability to speak, Ability to discriminate speech, Ability to hear high-pitched sounds, Ability to smell, Ability to hear in a normal range (500 to 3000 GHz)Ability to speak, Ability to discriminate speech, Ability to hear high-pitched sounds, Ability to smell, Ability to hear in a normal range (500 to 3000 GHz)

General Physical Mobility: Sitting, Standing, Walking, Running, Climbing stairs, Climbing Ladders, Bending, Stooping, Crouching, Kneeling, Crawling, Twisting the trunk or back, Balancing

Specific Physical Mobility: Reaching overhead, Reaching horizontally, Reaching down, Applying torque with hands or arms, Gripping with the hands, Pressing with hands or arms, Pushing with hands or arms, Pulling with hands or arms, Typing or keyboarding, Fine motor control, Use of both hands, Use of both arms, Use of both legs, Use of both feet

Weigh Handling Requirements: Lifting/Carrying 30+ pounds

Work Environment:

General Work Environment: Outdoors , In confined space, At heights, In a cold environment, Working alone, Working off-shift/rotating schedule, In a very hot environment > 100 F, In a hot climate, 90 - 100 F, Operation of specialized heavy equipment, In widely ranging ambient temperatures, In a wet or humid environment, In a dry environment, Domestic travel, Operation of motor vehicles

Specific Work Environment: Work in a noisy environment, Work under unusual lighting conditions, Work near sources of non-ionizing radiation, Work with weapons or explosives, Protective Clothing & Environment

Protective Clothing & Environment: Safety glasses or eye protection, hearing protection, Gloves or hand protection, Safety shoes or protective foot gear

Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and 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. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Note to Applicants:

• Some travel may be required for training or transporting per V-5 customer requests including but not limited to Nevada.
• 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-as well as 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 ("green card" holders) 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 Schedule: This position may require a 9/80, 5/40 or 4.5/40 work schedule.

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 employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that 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 (Position will be cleared to this level). 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. This position requires a Q clearance, and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.


*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

HRP: This position is subject to the requirements of the DOE Human Reliability Program as specified in 10 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 712, §712.11. These requirements include on going drug and alcohol testing, as well as periodic medical and psychological evaluations.

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.


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 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 View email address on lanl.jobs or call View phone number on lanl.jobs.