Waste Shipper

Summary Description of Job:

Under the general supervision of the manager, has technical responsibility for manufacturing, quality

control or subcontractor processes which must yield acceptable product. May act as group leader for

other technicians/technologists engaged in mutual technical work. Applies intensive and diversified

knowledge and practices in broad areas of assignments. Makes independent decisions on problems

and methods and represents the division in conferences to resolve important questions and to plan

and coordinate work. This position is responsible for ensuring that all aspects of the NFS

Transportation/Waste Management (T/WM) programs are compliant with federal and state waste

regulations. Responsible for safe and compliant transportation of radioactive and hazardous waste

and product from NFS to sites nationwide. Specific attributes include waste characterization

packaging, storage, and disposition including compliance with RCRA, TSCA, NRC, and DOT.

Major Duties and Responsibilities of Job:

1. Plans, develops, and coordinates a large and important project or a number of smaller projects.

2. Performs complex or novel assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures.

3. May develop and evaluate plans and criteria for a variety of projects and activities to be carried out by others.

4. Organizes own work and that of other technicians/technologists who may be assigned as assistants on projects. Estimates personnel needs and schedules and assigns work to meet completion dates.

5. Provides periodic written reports outlining work to date, problems encountered, and solutions found to be effective.

6. Performs assigned work in a timely manner with a high degree of accuracy.

7. Assists in the training of new personnel.

8. Interface with on-site waste generators to develop solutions to technical problems associated with T&WM.

9. Provide direction to waste generators for adherence to on-site and off-site waste acceptance criteria.

10. Interpret laboratory analytical data and characterize material for disposal in accordance with applicable regulations and disposal/treatment facilities waste acceptance criteria.

11. Review and approve work requests, procedures, and drawings detailing proposed process changes and determine waste characterization, packaging, storage and disposal strategies. Waste streams included are RCRA, low level radioactive waste, mixed waste, PCB waste, and sanitary waste.

12. Develop/revise waste characterization document.

13. Prepare sampling and analysis plans in accordance with EPA guidance documents and SW-846.

14. Interpret laboratory analytical data and characterize material for disposal in accordance with applicable regulations and disposal/treatment facilities waste acceptance criteria.

15. Satisfactorily complete or maintain DOE Advanced Hazardous/Radioactive/Mixed Waste Shipper Certification.

16. Manifest radioactive, hazardous, and mixed waste for transport.

Educational Requirements of Job:

B.S. or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience Requirements of Job (Beyond educational or equivalent): Ten (10) years related assignments.

Other Job Qualifications: Must be able to demonstrate superior written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

Must be a U. S. Citizen with no dual citizenship Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy Security Clearance.