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Waste Management Advisor - Strategic Initiatives 16483

Y-12 National Security Complex
tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Tennessee, Oak Ridge
Feb 26, 2025
Location: Oak Ridge, TN Job Title: Waste Management Advisor - Strategic Initiatives 16483 Career Level: Advisor Organization: Waste Management (50684874) Job Specialty: ES&H General What You'll Do The Strategic Initiatives Advisor reports to the Director of Waste Management and is accountable for leading strategic initiative efforts for the Waste Management department. The position is responsible for the cost effective, technical execution of compliant waste management support for a wide-ranging scope to include; weapon material/weapon-related material (WM/WRM) disposition, securement of an alternative disposal strategy for classified matter, integration of support across the Waste Management organization to customers, chairs the Waste Review Team, and other strategic initiatives as assigned by the Director of Waste Management. Escalates/resolves issues, as needed, with the Director of Waste Management, Area Managers and their Senior Management. Specific responsibilities: Single point-of-contact andrequired to act on the behalf of the Waste Management Organization related to the technical execution of compliant waste management support Leads efforts in problem solving, addresses safety concerns, performs management reviews, applies lessons learned, and reviews and responds to NNSA evaluations/findings Implements company, division, department, and customer requirements Provides instructions and guidelines; and resolves barriers to performance, inconsistencies in requirements, and work priority conflicts Stands in the gap to resolve the most complex technical waste management challenges for the WM Director and Nuclear Security Enterprise Participates in the annual National Defense Authorization Act, providing estimates to NNSA HQ on behalf of CNS Y-12 Provides policy input to YFO and NNSA HQ May be required to lead first-of-a-kind initiatives and may be called upon to support regulatory revisions The successful candidate shall demonstrate superior communication skills, both oral and written, and will be required to present technical presentations to internal and external audiences in support of the Y-12 mission for Waste Management What You Can Expect Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security Top-notch, dedicated colleagues Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization Career advancement and professional development programs Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives Minimum Job Requirements Bachelor's degree: Minimum 12 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree: Minimum 10 years of experience OR PhD: Minimum 6 years of experience Twenty (20) or more years of education and/or relevant experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years-of-experience requirements for this posting Preferred Job Requirements Previous experience with chemical and radiological waste characterization, treatment, packaging, transportation, and disposal of waste generated at Department of Energy nuclear facilities Prior experience with the Waste Acceptance Criteria at the Nevada National Security Site and/or commercial TSDFs Formal training related to radioactive waste management, DOT, RCRA, Polychlorinated Biphenyls, and Radiological Worker II Familiarity with DOE Project Management principles Why Y-12? You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime. Notes The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired. If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level. Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required. This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination. This position may be categorized as a "designated position" identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709, requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination. CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification. CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.