Los Alamos National Laboratory
Area Controller (Operations Support Specialist 1)
Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico, us, 87545
Area Controller (Operations Support Specialist 1)
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Area Controller (Operations Support Specialist 1)
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Los Alamos National Laboratory .
What You Will Do
Assist in day‑to‑day execution of the floor schedule at TA‑55, especially within PF‑4 and PF‑5.
Help production integrate and coordinate various support resources.
Attend daily scheduling meetings for coordination and release of work.
Support quality checks on schedules and log issues as needed.
Support incident and general issues management investigations and reporting.
Communicate and resolve housekeeping and transient combustible program violations through coordination with the TA‑55 resident groups.
Ensure floor work is performed per scheduling protocols, execution procedures, and production priorities established by the ALDWP leadership team.
Support communication between work‑owning organizations, area controllers, and OIC management.
Ensure compliance with safety/security requirements and halt work if it is unsafe or compromises security.
What You Need
Proven adherence to policies and procedures.
Clear, effective verbal and written communication.
Ability to wear required PPE (e.g., respiratory protection, safety glasses, anti‑contamination clothing).
Ability to obtain Laboratory Area Controller certification and a Q clearance; position may be subject to HRP.
Experience in radiological areas (implementing controls, frequent RCA entry/egress, current/past Rad Worker qualification); or
Some college math/science and experience in procedural adherence or supervision.
Education / Experience : Position requires an associate‘s degree in a relevant field and two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. DOE Order 426.2A requires a high school diploma.
Desired Qualifications
Active DOE "Q" clearance.
Radiological Worker certification.
Familiar with LANL policies, practices, and procedures.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe PDF software products.
Essential Job Functions : Ability to lift 50 pounds and carry 35 pounds; Reading vision; Peripheral vision, depth perception; Ability to speak; Hearing normal range (500‑3000 Hz); Ability to sit, crawl, stand, walk, run, and climb; Reach overhead, horizontally, and down; Use stairways, fixed ladders, and ladders up to six feet; Physically capable of working in demanding environments.
Work Environment : Use of protective clothing, including safety glasses and radiological anti‑contamination clothing.
Work Location : Onsite, Los Alamos, NM; all locations at management discretion.
Position Commitment : Regular appointment employees required to serve a continuous service period to be eligible for posted jobs; position commitment is one year.
Note to Applicants : Due to federal restrictions, citizens of the People’s Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, and the Russian Federation who are not lawful permanent residents are prohibited from accessing facilities that support national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, including LANL.
Work Schedule : May require 24/7 coverage, including shift and weekend schedules. Shift differential may be paid when assigned by manager.
Where You Will Work Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security.
Benefits Package
PPO or high deductible medical insurance with nationwide network.
Dental and vision insurance.
Free basic life and disability insurance.
Paid childbirth and parental leave.
Award‑winning 401(k) (6% match plus 3.5% annually).
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance.
Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays).
Onsite gyms and wellness programs.
Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50‑mile radius).
Clearance: Q —Selected applicants will undergo a background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements. Q clearance requires U.S. citizenship except in rare circumstances.
Eligibility Requirements —To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
DOE Order 426.2A —This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2A, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities.
New‑Employment Drug Test —The Laboratory requires a successful new‑employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random testing. A positive test for marijuana will result in termination of employment.
Regular Position —Laboratory employees applying for regular‑status positions are converted to regular status upon hiring.
Internal Applicants —Regular appointment employees who have served the required continuous service period are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout LANL.
Equal Opportunity —Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal‑opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or citizenship. The Laboratory is committed to making the workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
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Area Controller (Operations Support Specialist 1)
role at
Los Alamos National Laboratory .
What You Will Do
Assist in day‑to‑day execution of the floor schedule at TA‑55, especially within PF‑4 and PF‑5.
Help production integrate and coordinate various support resources.
Attend daily scheduling meetings for coordination and release of work.
Support quality checks on schedules and log issues as needed.
Support incident and general issues management investigations and reporting.
Communicate and resolve housekeeping and transient combustible program violations through coordination with the TA‑55 resident groups.
Ensure floor work is performed per scheduling protocols, execution procedures, and production priorities established by the ALDWP leadership team.
Support communication between work‑owning organizations, area controllers, and OIC management.
Ensure compliance with safety/security requirements and halt work if it is unsafe or compromises security.
What You Need
Proven adherence to policies and procedures.
Clear, effective verbal and written communication.
Ability to wear required PPE (e.g., respiratory protection, safety glasses, anti‑contamination clothing).
Ability to obtain Laboratory Area Controller certification and a Q clearance; position may be subject to HRP.
Experience in radiological areas (implementing controls, frequent RCA entry/egress, current/past Rad Worker qualification); or
Some college math/science and experience in procedural adherence or supervision.
Education / Experience : Position requires an associate‘s degree in a relevant field and two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. DOE Order 426.2A requires a high school diploma.
Desired Qualifications
Active DOE "Q" clearance.
Radiological Worker certification.
Familiar with LANL policies, practices, and procedures.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe PDF software products.
Essential Job Functions : Ability to lift 50 pounds and carry 35 pounds; Reading vision; Peripheral vision, depth perception; Ability to speak; Hearing normal range (500‑3000 Hz); Ability to sit, crawl, stand, walk, run, and climb; Reach overhead, horizontally, and down; Use stairways, fixed ladders, and ladders up to six feet; Physically capable of working in demanding environments.
Work Environment : Use of protective clothing, including safety glasses and radiological anti‑contamination clothing.
Work Location : Onsite, Los Alamos, NM; all locations at management discretion.
Position Commitment : Regular appointment employees required to serve a continuous service period to be eligible for posted jobs; position commitment is one year.
Note to Applicants : Due to federal restrictions, citizens of the People’s Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, and the Russian Federation who are not lawful permanent residents are prohibited from accessing facilities that support national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, including LANL.
Work Schedule : May require 24/7 coverage, including shift and weekend schedules. Shift differential may be paid when assigned by manager.
Where You Will Work Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security.
Benefits Package
PPO or high deductible medical insurance with nationwide network.
Dental and vision insurance.
Free basic life and disability insurance.
Paid childbirth and parental leave.
Award‑winning 401(k) (6% match plus 3.5% annually).
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance.
Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays).
Onsite gyms and wellness programs.
Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50‑mile radius).
Clearance: Q —Selected applicants will undergo a background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements. Q clearance requires U.S. citizenship except in rare circumstances.
Eligibility Requirements —To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
DOE Order 426.2A —This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2A, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities.
New‑Employment Drug Test —The Laboratory requires a successful new‑employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random testing. A positive test for marijuana will result in termination of employment.
Regular Position —Laboratory employees applying for regular‑status positions are converted to regular status upon hiring.
Internal Applicants —Regular appointment employees who have served the required continuous service period are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout LANL.
Equal Opportunity —Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal‑opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or citizenship. The Laboratory is committed to making the workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
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