Los Alamos National Security LLC
Nuclear Operations Professional 3
Los Alamos National Security LLC, Los Alamos, New Mexico, us, 87545
What You Will Do
This position will be filled at the Nuclear Operations Professional (NOP) 3/4 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.
The NOP will work with the Conduct of Operations and Senior Supervisory Watch (SSW) team to provide mentorship, oversight, project support to Conduct of Operations and SSW initiatives. Additionally, the NOP may be appointed to, and serve as a member of Senior Supervisory Watch, in which they will support oversight and preparation for readiness activities leading up to Management Self-Assessments (MSAs) of new or restarted nuclear operations.
The selected candidate will need to be an excellent problem-solver and be able to anticipate challenges or obstacles and tactfully resolve them with minimal supervision. This position works collaboratively with a broad range of staff from different organizations, as well as staff and contractors assigned to the organization and to assessment teams. The NOP will develop and implement process improvements, provide on-going technical conduct of operations/readiness and support group initiatives as directed by the Division.
The Nuclear Operations Professional 3 The Nuclear Operations Professional 3 will report to the ConOps/SSW First Line Manager and will provide Conduct of Operations mentoring and coaching to workers and supervisors within ALDWP as assigned. Safety and security are a primary responsibility for all Laboratory employees therefore maintains required safety and security training, assures safety and security compliance, and makes safety and security an integral part of every task, including taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security. Serves as the primary interface between the division and line management for mid-sized and/or moderately complex assignments. Applies knowledge and experience to develop instructions, procedures, standing orders, and reports. Demonstrates good judgment in negotiating with line managers to ensure that resources are available to accomplish the work, and to marshal resources to complete assigned deliverables. Under limited direction, monitors performance and manages, under change control, the assignment scope, schedule, budget, and technical baselines. Integrates moderately complex project work with other LANL priorities and commitments and business imperatives. Demonstrates good judgment in identifying potential project risks, developing risk mitigation strategies and corrective actions, and recommending risk acceptance/avoidance for all aspects of the project(s). Additionally, the NOP 3 may be appointed to serve as a readiness team leader for management self-assessment (MSA) of new or restarted nuclear operations. They may also be appointed to serves as senior supervisory watch (SSW) in the safety oversight of nuclear operations and activities as assigned. For assignments falling under the oversight of a LANL program such as P315 Conduct of Operations Manual.
What You Need Minimum Job Requirements:
Mentorship:
Demonstrated experience in an advisory role (e.g., subject matter expert, senior supervisory watch, conduct of operations mentor, etc.), interacting effectively with all levels of external and internal personnel; building trust; gaining consensus; and resolving conflicts.
Leadership:
Limited experience developing, leading, managing, mentoring diverse project management teams, including supervision and development of employees.
Communication:
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills while interacting effectively with people throughout the organization hierarchy and in partnership with internal support organizations. Proven record of effectively building and maintaining effective working relationships with all levels of staff to include customers and stakeholders. Grammatical proficiency, formatting, and editing capabilities expected at this level.
Education/Experience:
Position requires a Bachelor\'s Degree from an accredited institution and 8 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. A Project Management Institute certification is desired for this level.
Work Location:
The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Position commitment:
Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants:
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People\'s Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People\'s Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
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. Our generous benefits package includes:
PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
Dental and vision insurance
Free basic life and disability insurance
Paid childbirth and parental leave
Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching 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)
Additional Details Directive 206.2
- Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q
(Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
HRP:
This position is subject to the requirements of the DOE Human Reliability Program as specified in 10 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 712, §712.11. These requirements include on going drug and alcohol testing, as well as periodic medical and psychological evaluations.
New-Employment Drug Test:
The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position:
Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants:
Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
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 or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947.
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The NOP will work with the Conduct of Operations and Senior Supervisory Watch (SSW) team to provide mentorship, oversight, project support to Conduct of Operations and SSW initiatives. Additionally, the NOP may be appointed to, and serve as a member of Senior Supervisory Watch, in which they will support oversight and preparation for readiness activities leading up to Management Self-Assessments (MSAs) of new or restarted nuclear operations.
The selected candidate will need to be an excellent problem-solver and be able to anticipate challenges or obstacles and tactfully resolve them with minimal supervision. This position works collaboratively with a broad range of staff from different organizations, as well as staff and contractors assigned to the organization and to assessment teams. The NOP will develop and implement process improvements, provide on-going technical conduct of operations/readiness and support group initiatives as directed by the Division.
The Nuclear Operations Professional 3 The Nuclear Operations Professional 3 will report to the ConOps/SSW First Line Manager and will provide Conduct of Operations mentoring and coaching to workers and supervisors within ALDWP as assigned. Safety and security are a primary responsibility for all Laboratory employees therefore maintains required safety and security training, assures safety and security compliance, and makes safety and security an integral part of every task, including taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security. Serves as the primary interface between the division and line management for mid-sized and/or moderately complex assignments. Applies knowledge and experience to develop instructions, procedures, standing orders, and reports. Demonstrates good judgment in negotiating with line managers to ensure that resources are available to accomplish the work, and to marshal resources to complete assigned deliverables. Under limited direction, monitors performance and manages, under change control, the assignment scope, schedule, budget, and technical baselines. Integrates moderately complex project work with other LANL priorities and commitments and business imperatives. Demonstrates good judgment in identifying potential project risks, developing risk mitigation strategies and corrective actions, and recommending risk acceptance/avoidance for all aspects of the project(s). Additionally, the NOP 3 may be appointed to serve as a readiness team leader for management self-assessment (MSA) of new or restarted nuclear operations. They may also be appointed to serves as senior supervisory watch (SSW) in the safety oversight of nuclear operations and activities as assigned. For assignments falling under the oversight of a LANL program such as P315 Conduct of Operations Manual.
What You Need Minimum Job Requirements:
Mentorship:
Demonstrated experience in an advisory role (e.g., subject matter expert, senior supervisory watch, conduct of operations mentor, etc.), interacting effectively with all levels of external and internal personnel; building trust; gaining consensus; and resolving conflicts.
Leadership:
Limited experience developing, leading, managing, mentoring diverse project management teams, including supervision and development of employees.
Communication:
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills while interacting effectively with people throughout the organization hierarchy and in partnership with internal support organizations. Proven record of effectively building and maintaining effective working relationships with all levels of staff to include customers and stakeholders. Grammatical proficiency, formatting, and editing capabilities expected at this level.
Education/Experience:
Position requires a Bachelor\'s Degree from an accredited institution and 8 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. A Project Management Institute certification is desired for this level.
Work Location:
The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Position commitment:
Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants:
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People\'s Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People\'s Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
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. Our generous benefits package includes:
PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
Dental and vision insurance
Free basic life and disability insurance
Paid childbirth and parental leave
Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching 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)
Additional Details Directive 206.2
- Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q
(Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
HRP:
This position is subject to the requirements of the DOE Human Reliability Program as specified in 10 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 712, §712.11. These requirements include on going drug and alcohol testing, as well as periodic medical and psychological evaluations.
New-Employment Drug Test:
The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position:
Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants:
Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
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 or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947.
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