<p><span>The Argonne Office of Material Control and Accountability invites you to apply for the Special Material</span><span>s</span><span> 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:</span></p><ul><li><span>Ensure that nuclear material is acquired, used and disposed of in ways that prevent unauthorized removal of special nuclear material from the Laboratory.</span></li><li><span>Ensure compliance with DOE O 474.2A, DOE O 410.2, DOE O 470.4B, and 49 CFR Parts 100-185.</span></li></ul><p></p><p><span>In this role, you will participate in the continual enhancement of the material control and accountability program. Under limited supervision, your responsibilities will include:</span></p><ul><li><span>Serve as a Tamper Indicating Device (TID) Applicator by maintaining all aspects of the program, including application, removal and tracking.</span></li><li><span>Generate Department of Transportation (DOT) shipping paperwork for onsite and offsite radioactive shipments and physically move radioactive material onsite.</span></li><li><span>Participate in annual physical inventories of material balance areas.</span></li><li><span>Provide material accountability services and support to include acquisition, transferring, shipping, and reporting abnormalities of nuclear material.</span></li><li><span>Travel for training is required.</span></li></ul><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Position Requirements</b></p><p></p><p>Required skills, abilities, and experience:</p><ul><li><b><span>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 </span><span>ability to obtain a Q-level security clearance</span><span>.</span></b></li><li><span>Certified hazardous material shipper with emphasis on radioactive material</span></li><li>Understanding of material controls and accountability operations principles.</li><li>Proficient in use of computers, specifically MS Access and Excel.</li><li><span>Knowledge of Nuclear and hazardous materials, safety practices and disposal regulations.</span></li><li>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.</li><li><span>Knowledge of physics, chemistry, mathematics, accounting, and radiation safety.</span></li><li>Ability to interact effectively with a diverse group of technical, professional and management personnel.</li><li>Strong skills in oral, written and interpersonal communications, including the ability to work independently and within a team.</li><li>Demonstrated skills in organization, time management, and providing detailed and accurate documentation.</li><li>Ability to be a steward of Lab resources.</li><li>Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.</li></ul><p></p><p>Preferred skills, abilities, and experience:</p><ul></ul><ul><li>Proficient in use of computers, specifically Local Area Nuclear Material Accountability Software (LANMAS), and Safeguards Management Software (SAMS).</li><li><span>Knowledge of Special Nuclear Materials accounting, inventory and reporting processes as defined in DOE and Argonne safeguards and security regulations and requirements.</span></li><li>K<span>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.</span></li><li>Working knowledge of Argonne National Laboratory and radioactive material. </li><li>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.</li></ul><p></p><p>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.</p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Job Family</b></p>Professional Technical (PT)<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Job Profile</b></p>Material Control &amp; Accountability 2<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Worker Type</b></p>Regular<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Time Type</b></p>Full time<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><h3></h3>The expected hiring range for this position is $69,750.00 - $108,810.00.<h3></h3><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><span><span>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. </span></span></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;">Click <a href="https://www.anl.gov/hr/healthcare-insurance"><span>here</span></a> to view Argonne employee benefits!</p><h3></h3><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p><span>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.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:left;">Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.  </p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;">All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis.  Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements.  Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

<p class="break-words white-space-pre-wrap t-black--light text-body-medium">Argonne National Laboratory, one of the U.S. Department of Energy's national laboratories for science and engineering research, employs 3,400 employees, including 1,400 scientists and engineers, three-quarters of whom hold doctoral degrees. Argonne's annual operating budget of around $1 billion supports upwards of 200 research projects. Since 1990, Argonne has worked with more than 600 companies and numerous federal agencies and other organizations. Argonne's mission is to apply a unique mix of world-class science, engineering and user facilities to deliver innovative research and technologies. We create new knowledge that addresses the most important scientific and societal needs of our nation. We actively seek opportunities to work with industry to transfer our technologies to the marketplace through licensing, joint research and many other collaborative relationships. Argonne is managed by UChicago Argonne, LLC, for the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science. We are located on 1,500 acres (6.9 sq. km) in southwest DuPage County, Illinois 25 miles (40 km) southwest of Chicago. The site is completely encircled by the beautiful Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve.</p>

Special Materials Representative

<p><span>The Argonne Office of Material Control and Accountability invites you to apply for the Special Material</span><span>s</span><span> 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:</span></p><ul><li><span>Ensure that nuclear material is acquired, used and disposed of in ways that prevent unauthorized removal of special nuclear material from the Laboratory.</span></li><li><span>Ensure compliance with DOE O 474.2A, DOE O 410.2, DOE O 470.4B, and 49 CFR Parts 100-185.</span></li></ul><p></p><p><span>In this role, you will participate in the continual enhancement of the material control and accountability program. Under limited supervision, your responsibilities will include:</span></p><ul><li><span>Serve as a Tamper Indicating Device (TID) Applicator by maintaining all aspects of the program, including application, removal and tracking.</span></li><li><span>Generate Department of Transportation (DOT) shipping paperwork for onsite and offsite radioactive shipments and physically move radioactive material onsite.</span></li><li><span>Participate in annual physical inventories of material balance areas.</span></li><li><span>Provide material accountability services and support to include acquisition, transferring, shipping, and reporting abnormalities of nuclear material.</span></li><li><span>Travel for training is required.</span></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p><b>Position Requirements</b></p><p></p><p>Required skills, abilities, and experience:</p><ul><li><b><span>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 </span><span>ability to obtain a Q-level security clearance</span><span>.</span></b></li><li><span>Certified hazardous material shipper with emphasis on radioactive material</span></li><li>Understanding of material controls and accountability operations principles.</li><li>Proficient in use of computers, specifically MS Access and Excel.</li><li><span>Knowledge of Nuclear and hazardous materials, safety practices and disposal regulations.</span></li><li>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.</li><li><span>Knowledge of physics, chemistry, mathematics, accounting, and radiation safety.</span></li><li>Ability to interact effectively with a diverse group of technical, professional and management personnel.</li><li>Strong skills in oral, written and interpersonal communications, including the ability to work independently and within a team.</li><li>Demonstrated skills in organization, time management, and providing detailed and accurate documentation.</li><li>Ability to be a steward of Lab resources.</li><li>Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.</li></ul><p></p><p>Preferred skills, abilities, and experience:</p><ul></ul><ul><li>Proficient in use of computers, specifically Local Area Nuclear Material Accountability Software (LANMAS), and Safeguards Management Software (SAMS).</li><li><span>Knowledge of Special Nuclear Materials accounting, inventory and reporting processes as defined in DOE and Argonne safeguards and security regulations and requirements.</span></li><li>K<span>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.</span></li><li>Working knowledge of Argonne National Laboratory and radioactive material. </li><li>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.</li></ul><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Job Family</b></p>Professional Technical (PT)<p></p><p></p><p><b>Job Profile</b></p>Material Control &amp; Accountability 2<p></p><p></p><p><b>Worker Type</b></p>Regular<p></p><p></p><p><b>Time Type</b></p>Full time<p></p><p></p><h3></h3>The expected hiring range for this position is $69,750.00 - $108,810.00.<h3></h3><p></p><p><span><span>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. </span></span></p><p></p><p>Click <a href="https://www.anl.gov/hr/healthcare-insurance"><span>here</span></a> to view Argonne employee benefits!</p><h3></h3><p></p><p><span>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.</span></p><p></p><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.  </p><p></p><p>All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis.  Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements.  Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Special Materials Representative

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