Property Management Specialist-Disposal Generalist

About the role

At Jefferson Lab you’ll champion cutting‑edge science and operational excellence while shaping the future of discovery. This position supports property control functions, ensuring accurate tracking, reporting, and accountability of personal property across the laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of activities in support of property control functions including data entry and database management.
• Review procurement and financial records to validate property data generated by Shipping and Receiving clerks and property custodians.
• Track and verify assignment of new property and “on line” location changes and custodial transfers of existing property.
• Perform physical checks of buildings to identify possible Personal Property items not captured in the inventory database.
• Perform quality control checks on the database to identify missing information and update the data as needed.
• Participate in planning and execution of annual physical property inventories.
• Provide routine technical assistance with property assignments, classifications, disposals, passes, and inventory procedures.
• Operate forklift/truck as needed.
• Review asset movements in support of the lab’s mission.
• Review financial transactions and credit‑card purchase records to verify property items.
• Approve and complete custodial transfers in the property system.
• Perform floor‑to‑record checks for Personal Property.
• Generate periodic reports/data calls using scripts on database tables.
• Assist in the annual physical inventory of property and inventory validation.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years relevant experience.
• Preferred: 2 or more years Fork Lift/Truck operator experience.
• High School Diploma required; additional education may substitute for experience.
• National Property Management Association – CPPS (Certified Personal Property Specialist) required within 1 year of hire.
• Valid driver’s license required upon hire.
• Fork Lift/Truck operator certification required within 60 days of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to update databases to ensure accurate recording of property movements.
• Ability to perform simple accounting procedures.
• Knowledge of industrial safety rules.
• Ability to read and understand property and safety regulations and requirements.
• Ability to write scripts to create reports for audits, data calls, and annual reports.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time‑off and Leave Programs (Paid Parental, vacation, holidays, and sick leave)
• 401(k) Plan – 9 % Lab Contribution; 100 % vested
• Flexible Work Arrangements (Remote & Alternate Work Schedules available)
• Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs
• Access to Chesapeake Bay region amenities (nearby beaches, mountains, and major metropolitan centers)

Pay

The good‑faith pay range for this role is $37,800 – $49,900 per year. Actual compensation may vary and may be above the posted range based on factors such as a candidate’s skills, experience, education, certifications, and work location.

About Jefferson Lab

Jefferson Lab is a community dedicated to solving the most challenging scientific and engineering problems of our time. Located in southeastern Virginia, the campus sits amid a vibrant technology community. Employees join “big science,” working alongside top scientists and engineers from around the world to unlock the secrets of the visible universe. Managed by SURATech, LLC, the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility is entering an exciting period of mission growth and seeks team members ready to apply their skills and passion to make an impact.