Hazardous Materials Transportation Analyst
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FAST FORWARD TO YOUR NEXT MISSION
Integrity, confidence, discipline and commitment define your career in Battelle’s National Security Division. Battelle was built on a firm foundation of honesty, integrity, and outstanding service and the work we do in national security impacts lives around the world; whether we’re creating armor for military applications, testing a life-saving vaccine, or developing a more efficient hydrogen fuel cell. At Battelle, we reward the best work with more responsibility, positions to grow and develop, and the opportunity to make a positive impact on the world. Are YOU ready for your Next Mission?
Our National Security Global Business is currently seeking a Hazardous Materials Transportation Analyst to lead projects in the Hazardous Materials Transport (HMT) research cell at our Washington Transportation Operations office located in Washington, D.C.
JOB DESCRIPTION
-Conducting risk analyses relevant to the transportation of hazardous materials (hazmat) in the United States
-Proposal and development of emergency management practices for dealing with hazmat incidents
-Contributing to the body of research produced by the TRB and similar clients; preparing reports documenting and summarizing research activities suitable for application by clients and Battelle’s HMT research team to policy and regulatory issues
REQUIREMENTS
-BS in engineering, science, transportation or related discipline with 10 years experience working on projects involving the transportation of hazardous materials. Masters degree may be substituted for 2 years of experience
-Strong written and verbal communication skills
-Competence in the application of basic analytical tools
-Familiarity with the DOT hazardous materials regulations for all transport modes, an understanding of the types of packagings used for the safe transport of hazardous materials and their modes of failure in a transportation accident environment
-A general understanding of accident causation including human factors and the role of human behavior when evaluating transport accident risk
-Knowledge about emergency response procedures for hazardous materials accidents
-Expertise with hazmat regulatory, policy and issue analysis
DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
-Knowledge about the role of hazardous materials transportation in our economy
-Familiarity with incident reporting systems and databases and with some statistical tools
-Business development experience: identifying, cultivating, and supporting new projects, partners, and contracts
-Ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary project team and coordinate closely with clients on the production of work products
BENEFITS
Battelle’s competitive benefits program includes comprehensive medical and dental care, matching 401K, employee pension, tuition reimbursement, work/life balance, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and other benefits that help provide financial protection for you and your family.
Battelle is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or sexual orientation. For more information about our other openings, please visit www.battelle.org/careers.
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