Under direct supervision, performs Waste Shipper job functions as assigned by management. Typical job responsibilities assist and support management in ensuring that all Waste Shipper duties are conducted in a manner that is safe, cost effective and fully compliant with VNSFS procedures and all contractual, statutory, and regulatory requirements. The specific work assignment may include duties or activities that assist and support management in one or more of the following functional areas, in addition to other duties as assigned:

Essential Functions:
• Compliance with applicable DOT regulations, local, state and federal Transportation regulations.
• Interpret DOT regulations, Waste acceptance criteria and DOE Orders.
• Provide guidance and oversight for loading, handling, segregation, and securement of loads.
• Determines containers and conveyance marking, labeling, and placarding requirements.
• Calculates radionuclide and other hazardous material inventories for packages and conveyance.
• Determines proper shipping names for packages.
• Prepares documentation required to ship hazardous/radioactive materials and wastes.
• Performs a DOT compatibility review for Waste Management Representatives.
• Inspects containers/packages for condition and proper marking and labeling prior to shipment.
• Assists Waste Management Representatives in the proper selection of containers for waste packaging.
• Provide guidance as required for the proper selection of conveyance type for shipments.
• Escort shipments, as required by the Transportation Safety Document.
• Provide manifest paperwork of shipment documentation.

Accountabilities:
• Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during their “core”
work hours. Overtime may be required as job demands.

Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office
equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Education & Certifications:
• BA/BS degree in a related field and 1 year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Typical experience ranges from 1 - 4 years.
• Current certification as a Certified DOT Shipper.
• Completed Shipper Qualification
• Training in DOT 49 CFR Part 172
• Class 7 Radioactive Material IATA
• Advanced Mixed Waste Shipper Certification Training
• Must be able to pass Radiation Worker Training (Radiological Worker 1 or 2) and 40-hour HAZWOPER training and up to date 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher training.

Experience & Requirements:
• Basic PC skills including Microsoft software.
• Basic understanding of federal and state policies and regulations
• Basic interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to detail.
• A minimum of 1-year related experience in radioactive waste management and transportation.
• One year experience conducting onsite waste shipping manifests and waste characterization.
• Experience with low track manifesting software
• Experience with disposal site waste profiles
• Knowledge of, and experience with, nuclear facility operations
• Knowledge of, and experience with, nuclear facility safety including technical safety requirements, processes and reporting requirements
• Pre-Employment Physical (office or field work)
• Drug Screen
• The ability to obtain/maintain a security clearance.
• Background Check
• Any site training as required.

Travel: 75%

Other Duties:
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.