Company Description
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Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States’ security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.
We are committed to a diverse and equitable workforce with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas, experiences, and perspectives. This is important for continued success of the Laboratory’s mission.
Pay Range
$43.78 – $56.70 Hourly
Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. Many factors are taken into consideration when setting starting pay including education, experience, the external labor market, and internal equity.
Job Description
We have an opening for an Explosives Inventory Control Specialist to administer the inventory management strategy and process for Weapons and Complex Integration (WCI) Explosives Facilities. You will support Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s (LLNL) explosive enterprise at the Livermore main site as well as Site 300, and periodically travel to the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) as required.You will assess requirements while executing and coordinating complex technical tasks for the inventory of explosive materials across the LLNL Explosives Enterprise. You will provide advanced coordination support to utilize a computerized inventory tracking system to ensure that adequate oversight and control of explosive material is maintained. You will monitor, store, and maintain Conventional and Insensitive High Explosives to meet daily distribution demands, while taking efforts to minimize excess supply. This position is in the Weapons and Complex Integration (WCI) directorate.
You will
- Provide advanced coordination support to independently execute critical inventory control activities across WCI facilities, providing accountability, tracking, and assisting with movement of material.
- Execute daily tasks associated with technical inspection of inventory, process and approve inbound/outbound shipments of explosives and related materials, investigate discrepancies and shortages, respond to questions, and resolve day-to-day operations problems.
- Recognize areas for improvements and participate in creating appropriate solutions, maintain procedural documentation for inventory control functions and processes, perform regular cycle counts of inventory, and assist in conducting physical inventory counts across all facilities.
- Receive and track bulk explosives, explosives components, and experimental assemblies; track and log items, disposition of material, outbound shipments, and related issues; document essential data on materials while adhering to strict auditing procedures and maintaining DOE Standard 1212-2019 compliance.
- Maintain storage area forms, records, and databases; gather, analyze, and summarize data; generate various reports and provide metrics.
- Act as main Point of Contact (POC) for local explosives inventory in HEAF or at Site 300 and assist in the inventory of items located at NNSS; monitor and maintain current inventory; track critical compliance dates; work with owners to ensure testing is completed for ongoing compliance and safety; track orders and investigate problems; receive, unpack, and properly store explosive materials.
- Perform treatment of legacy explosive waste, utilizing various treatment methodologies to disposition explosive waste in a safe and compliant manner.
- Promote and support plans to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the program.
- Performother duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
- Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent combination of education and experience in inventory control or related field.
- Advanced skills and understanding of inventory control and management processes, techniques, and regulatory requirements with the physical ability to lift 10-50 pounds.
- General understanding of applicable federal and state regulations, and/or DOE procedures in the storage and handling of hazardous and/or explosive materials with the ability to become an LLNL Explosives Handler.
- Experience working effectively independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team completing complex technical tasks.
- Experience in computer-aided databases and/or warehousing operations, administrative planning, tracking tools, and collecting, tracking, and reporting performance data.
- Proficiency with computers and other standard office technology.
- Effective verbal, written, and presentation communication skills to effectively interact with suppliers, programmatic personnel, and management with experience effectively speaking to small groups.
- Demonstrated ability/commitment to valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion principles in the workplace.
Qualifications We Desire
- Certified Explosives Handler.
- Knowledge of and experience with LLNL policies and procedures.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Position Information
This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.
Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?
- Flexible Benefits Package
- 401(k)
- Relocation Assistance
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
- Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) – visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity
- Our core beliefs – visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/our-values
- Employee engagement – visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/employee-engagement
Security Clearance
This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance.If you are selected, wewill initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if youmeet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.
Pre-Employment Drug Test
External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.
Pre-Placement Medical Exam
A job related pre-placement medical examination may be required.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
We invite you to review the Equal Employment Opportunity posters which include EEO is the Law and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision .
Reasonable Accommodation
Our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please use our online form to submit a request.
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