The Argonne Office of Material Control and Accountability invites you to apply for the Special Materials 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.
• Must be able to become a Certified hazardous material shipper with emphasis on radioactive material within one year of hire.
• 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.
• Knowledge 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.

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