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Waste Package Certifier

Consolidated Nuclear Security

Job Location:

Oak Ridge, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 26 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 23 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location: Oak Ridge TN
Job Title: Waste Package Certifier
Career Level From: Intermediate Staff Member
Career Level To: Senior Staff Member
Job Specialty: Environmental Science

What Youll Do

The Waste Package Certifier reports to the Waste Certification Manager/Official (WCO). Certifies that waste packages have been prepared filled closed and secured per Y-12 procedures regulatory requirements DOE requirements and disposal facility acceptance criteria. Supports the Y-12 WCO and Alternate WCOs as needed. Responsible for ensuring waste placed in Department of Transportation (DOT)-approved packages comply with Y-12 waste management procedures DOE orders regulatory (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Toxic Substances Control Act applicable Codes of Federal Regulations DOT) requirements and disposal facility acceptance criteria. Must be able to identify prohibited items and segregate from acceptable items. Must ensure waste has been properly characterized profiled and prepared prior to packaging. Applicant must complete appropriate paperwork to document package certification. Responsible for interfacing with waste generators waste engineers and alternate waste certification officials to ensure all facets of waste packaging are addressed.

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

Associates degree and minim 2 years of relevant experience
OR High School Diploma and minimum 4 years of relevant experience
Must have solid background applying Resource Conservation and Recovery Act polychlorinated biphenyls Toxic Substances Control Act asbestos Department of Transportation regulations and DOE orders to the management of
hazardous and radiological waste.
Must be able to work outside during all seasons and work overtime as required.
Some work will take place in radiological contaminated areas and beryllium contaminated areas. Wearing of respiratory protection will be required on occasion.
Radiological Worker II training and beryllium worker training will take place on site.

Preferred Job Requirements

Experience verifying appropriate packaging for waste destined for the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) and the
Environmental and Waste Management Facility (EMWMF) or participating in a waste certification program is preferred.
Preferred Y-12 experience. Production experience preferred.
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.
Position requires entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). Candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph pursuant to 10CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.

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.

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