Quality Assurance Specialist

Department of Energy - Agency Wide

USD 106,437 - 163,514 / yearCarlsbad, New Mexico

Department of Energy - Agency Wide

Carlsbad, New Mexico

Employment type not specified

Valid through 8/29/2026

Job description

This position is part of the Office of Environmental Management - Carlsbad Field Office, Department of Energy. As a Quality Assurance Specialist, you will be managing, planning, integrating, and implementing National Transuranic (TRU) Waste Program (NTWP) activities at Department of Energy (DOE) facilities throughout the United States.

As a Quality Assurance Specialist, you will: Provide expertise in Quality Assurance (QA) for Transuranic (TRU) waste disposal. Develop and implement operational policies for the direction, control, review, and evaluation of the Carlsbad Field Office (CBFO) QA programs Ensure that the CBFO QA programs are in compliance with applicable standards. Provide programmatic direction to organization personnel and contractors on the responsibilities, requirements, best business practices, procedures, or implementation guidance. Oversee National TRU Waste Program compliance audits and recommends certification of the sites to the CBFO Manager. Engage in scientific and technical information and related activities, to include planning work, setting priorities, providing advice and counselling, and determining training needs.