Chemicals and Waste Management Technician(G5)

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Duration

6 months (short term assignment)

Organizational Setting

The Department of Management’s Division of General Services (MTGS) provides support functions to the IAEA through its five Sections, namely the Archives and Records Section (ARMS), the Commissary Management Section (CMS), the Facilities Management Section (FMS), the Transport and General Support Section (TGSS), and the Seibersdorf Laboratories Services Section (SLSS). Among the five Sections, the Seibersdorf Laboratories Services Section (SLSS) provides site operation technical and administrative services to the work of the IAEA’s laboratories. SLSS services include facilities, technical, engineering, property and transport management, and site security through its management of the Seibersdorf Protective Force (SPF). The Section has a diverse complement of 35 staff, including technicians, drivers, procurement assistants and IT support. The armed SPF provides around-the-clock security for the site.Among the five Sections, the Seibersdorf Laboratories Services Section (SLSS) provides site operation technical and administrative services to the work of the IAEA’s laboratories. SLSS services include facilities, technical, engineering, property and transport management, and site security through its management of the Seibersdorf Protective Force (SPF). The Section has a diverse complement of 35 staff, including technicians, drivers, procurement assistants and IT support. The armed SPF provides around-the-clock security for the site.

Main Purpose

Under the guidance of the the Supervisor, Facilities Group, the Chemicals and Waste Management Technician orders, receives, ships, stores, monitors flow and disposes of all toxic products handled by Agency’s Laboratories, in Vienna and Seibersdorf. The Chemicals and Waste Management Technician maintains the General Waste Management Plan according to Austrian Regulations and applicable Agency procedures.

Functions / Key Results Expected

According to established standards and procedures identify, isolate, sort, record, store, distribute within Laboratories, all toxic materials as well as maintain an inventory control system database. Log in information into and maintain database of toxic and general waste disposal, for further reporting purpose. Provide a yearly report of the transactions and inventory;

Maintain the General Waste Management Plan following the Austrian Regulations and applicable Agency procedures by preparing summary reports on indexed toxic chemicals/goods and keep inventory of discarded dangerous/toxic wastes up to date. Be a focal point for queries and providing information on currently established standards on the Seibersdorf Site.

Collect all toxic material wastes and organize their disposal, based on applicable regulatory requirements or contractual arrangements;

Track if all toxic materials delivered to Laboratories is distributed according to operational safety requirements.

Manage the transport, handling and all logistics related to toxic and dangerous materials; and

Check if emergency medical equipment is operational and verify the validity of first Aid Kits request and replenish the supply, if required.

Competencies and Expertise

Core Competencies

table { border-collapse: collapse; } table, th, td { word-wrap: break-word; valign="top"; } Name Definition Communication Communicates orally and in writing in a clear, concise and impartial manner. Takes time to listen to and understand the perspectives of others and proposes solutions. Achieving Results Takes initiative in defining realistic outputs and clarifying roles, responsibilities and expected results in the context of the Department/Division’s programme. Evaluates his/her results realistically, drawing conclusions from lessons learned. Teamwork Actively contributes to achieving team results. Supports team decisions. Planning and Organizing Plans and organizes his/her own work in support of achieving the team or Section’s priorities. Takes into account potential changes and proposes contingency plans.Functional Competencies

Name Definition Analytical thinking Gathers and analyses information, identifying critical relationships and patterns among data and proposes workable solutions. Client orientation Establishes effective relationships with clients to understand and meet or exceed their needs. Finds ways to ensure client satisfaction. Knowledge sharing and learning Actively seeks opportunities to learn by formal and informal means; learns from others, adopting and sharing best practice.Required Expertise

Function Name Expertise Description Administrative Support MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) Good knowledge of MS Office and the ability to use databases.Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

Completed secondary education.

Training and certification in dangerous goods and waste management and/or background in chemistry an asset.

At least 5 years of experience with dangerous goods logistics, training in classification, packing, transport of dangerous goods.

Excellent oral and written command of English and German. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.

English Language test (level 2) to IAEA standard.

Remuneration

The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at EUR 48132 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), 6 weeks' annual vacation, pension plan and health insurance

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory medical report. Recruitment will be on a LOCAL BASIS only. Outside applicants are required to supply to the IAEA or to authorize it to seek all information relevant to their suitability for employment by the IAEA. Testing may be part of the recruitment process. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Applicants should be aware that IAEA staff members are international civil servants and may not accept instructions from any other authority. The IAEA is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. As part of the United Nations common system, the IAEA subscribes to the following core ethical standards (or values): Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for diversity. Staff members may be assigned to any location. The IAEA retains the discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade or with a different contract type, or to make an appointment with a modified job description or for shorter duration than indicated above. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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