OverviewThe Operational Systems Directorate (OSD) leads delivery of PNNL's 10-year, $1.2 billion campus construction portfolio- the single largest construction and modernization effort in the Laboratory's history. OSD oversees operations and facility services, maintenance, and infrastructure planning.
A team of nearly 800 staff comprise OSD, spanning in a wide range of disciplines, including craftspeople, engineers, construction professionals, technicians, scientists, administrators, and specialists. Together, they ensure that PNNL's assets, services, and OSD-led programs are managed and performing safely, securely, reliably, effectively, and efficiently.
The directorate stewards more than $250 million in annual budget authority; managing more than 2.5 million square feet of facility space across two campuses; overseeing approximately 200 regulatory program areas; and executing a multi-million-dollar facility and infrastructure project portfolio.
The mission of the Environment, Health, Safety and Security (EHS&S) Division is to minimize risks, assure compliance with regulatory standards, and promote a culture of safety, health, and environmental stewardship.
EHS&S focuses on reducing environmental impact, promoting employee health, preventing workplace incidents, and safeguarding physical and information security. Core functions include risk assessment, safety training, environmental stewardship, health monitoring, emergency preparedness, and implementing security measures. EHS&S fosters a culture of safety, maintainability, and continuous improvement, ensuring operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and long-term organizational resilience.
ResponsibilitiesThe overall objective of the Hazardous Materials & Waste Professional position is to provide secure, compliant and efficient leadership in materials and waste management as a Field Services Representative (FSR). This position serves as a technical expert assigned internally within the division and deployed to serve research/operations directorates in the management of materials (chemicals, biological, radioactive, etc.) and wastes at the Laboratory.
This role delivers technical guidance and field support throughout the lifecycle of materials and waste, including planning, procurement, inventory management, use, internal and external transfers, and final disposition. The position also ensures facility and project compliance with applicable regulations, statutes, and organizational policies.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- Serve as a primary point of contact and advise staff on materials and waste management requirements and resolve related issues with oversite from senior staff.
- Manage hazardous and radioactive waste storage areas in a safe and compliant manner. Includes collecting materials and waste from the customer's location and transferring them to FSR controlled areas, assisting Waste
- Operations during waste and/or material pickups, and periodically loading or unloading waste containers.
- Assist chemical, biological, radioactive, and nuclear material inventories to ensure compliance with operational limits and requirements.
- Oversee material acquisition, inventory redistribution, transfers, and disposition activities.
- Partner with Hazardous Materials and Waste professionals and research teams to support lifecycle management programs.
- Assist the Excess Materials and Redeployment Services (EMRS) organization to track and maintain accountability of
- PNNL property and inventory assets primarily through field verification of items submitted into the Excess system.
- Support the annual chemical inventory process to ensure accurate inventory management.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
- BS/BA and 2+ years of relevant work experience -OR-
- MS/MA or higher
Preferred Qualifications:
- Well-rounded and have experience in hazardous or radioactive waste designation and management.
Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment- Work involving hazardous chemicals and radioactive materials.
- Standing for long periods of time
- Lift and carry up to 20 pounds regularly
Additional InformationThis position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.
A security clearance background investigation includes review of your employment, education, financial, and criminal history, as well as interviews with you and your personal references, neighbors, and co-workers to determine trustworthiness, reliability, and loyalty to the United States. The investigation also examines your foreign connections, drug and alcohol use, foreign influence, and overall conduct.
