Area Controller (Operations Support Specialist 1/2)
- Req. Number: IRC143093
- Organization : Operations Integration Center (TA55-OPS4)
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
What You Will Do
This position will be filled at either the Operations Support Specialist 1/ 2 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 Area Control Operations Team (TA55-OPS4-OIC) is seeking motivated candidates to fill multiple Operations Support Specialist 1/ 2 positions to support our 24/7 mission at TA-55. This position requires rotating shift work to meet the needs of the national security missions at TA-55. ACO is responsible for supporting resource conflict resolution (i.e. allocating scarce resources such as radiological control technicians (RCTs) or the use of specific rooms in PF-4) across multiple programs with independent milestones and drivers. The team works with programs and line organizations to better understand programmatic priorities, to identify and mitigate potential conflicts, and to track the daily status of all work conducted within the Protected Area (PA) at TA-55. Area controllers also provide support to the release of the facility and shift exchange daily. The team serves as the key point of contact for ensuring lab rooms within PF-4 are compliant with transient combustible and housekeeping standards. The ACs also ensure work activities occur on time and within the scope of the floor schedule to mitigate schedule deviations, as well as to support logging and tracking issues within PF-4.
Operations Support Specialist 1 $60,500 - $93,600
Duties of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Operations Support Specialist 2 $72,800 - $115,400
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level the selected candidates will facilitate safe, compliant and efficient execution of work at TA-55
#Shiftwork
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Examples of qualifying backgrounds (one or more):
Additional Job Requirements for Operations Support Specialist 2:
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:
Education/Experience at Level 1: Position requires an Associates Degree in a relevant field and two years of relevant experience or , an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Education/Experience at Level 2: Position requires a Associate's Degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution and 4 years of directly related 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:
Work Schedule: This position may require 24/7 COVERAGE, which could involve working a REVOLVING SHIFT/WEEKEND schedule. Employees maybe eligible for shift differential pay when assigned by their manager. Shift/weekend assignments are at the discretion of the manager.
Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Ability to lift 50 pounds and carry 35 pounds; Reading vision; Peripheral Vision, Depth Perception; Ability to speak; Ability to hear in a normal range (500 to 3000 htz). Ability to sit, crawl, stand, walk, run, and climb; in addition to reaching overhead, horizontally, and down; Free from chronic wounds or chronic rashes which disrupt the integrity of the skin that would prevent safe entry into controlled areas; Ability to use stairways, fixed ladders, and ladders up to six feet. Must be physically able to work in demanding environments.
Work Environment: Use of protective clothing, including safety glasses and radiological anti-contamination clothing.
Work Location: The work location for this position is fully 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: For full consideration, please provide a comprehensive resume, which outlines how you meet the minimum and desired skills noted above.
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 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:
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.
426.2: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry-level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.
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 and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, 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 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 1-505-665-4444 option 1.
This position will be filled at either the Operations Support Specialist 1/ 2 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 Area Control Operations Team (TA55-OPS4-OIC) is seeking motivated candidates to fill multiple Operations Support Specialist 1/ 2 positions to support our 24/7 mission at TA-55. This position requires rotating shift work to meet the needs of the national security missions at TA-55. ACO is responsible for supporting resource conflict resolution (i.e. allocating scarce resources such as radiological control technicians (RCTs) or the use of specific rooms in PF-4) across multiple programs with independent milestones and drivers. The team works with programs and line organizations to better understand programmatic priorities, to identify and mitigate potential conflicts, and to track the daily status of all work conducted within the Protected Area (PA) at TA-55. Area controllers also provide support to the release of the facility and shift exchange daily. The team serves as the key point of contact for ensuring lab rooms within PF-4 are compliant with transient combustible and housekeeping standards. The ACs also ensure work activities occur on time and within the scope of the floor schedule to mitigate schedule deviations, as well as to support logging and tracking issues within PF-4.
Operations Support Specialist 1 $60,500 - $93,600
Duties of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Assists in the day-to-day execution of floor schedule at TA-55, specifically within PF-4, PF-5, and other nuclear areas as needed.
- Assists production with the integration and coordination of various support resources.
- Attendance at 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 performed is in accordance with the 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 take the necessary steps to stop work if continuing a job is unsafe or compromises security.
Operations Support Specialist 2 $72,800 - $115,400
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level the selected candidates will facilitate safe, compliant and efficient execution of work at TA-55
- Support communication between work organizations, area controllers, work execution managers and TA55-OPS-OIC-management.
- Attendance at daily shift briefs for coordination and release of work.
#Shiftwork
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Excellent interpersonal skills. An interest in building and maintaining personal networks across TA55.
- Entry-level knowledge of the organization or facility, program, the deliverables, quality, work activities, integrated safety, and work control associated with the position.
- Entry-level knowledge of the organization or facility, program, the deliverables, quality, work activities, integrated safety, and work control associated with the position.
- Proven adherence to policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated experience with 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.
Examples of qualifying backgrounds (one or more):
- 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
Additional Job Requirements for Operations Support Specialist 2:
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:
- Intermediate knowledge of facility operations, including familiarity with the following: Integrated Safety, Formality of Operations/Conduct of Operations, Facility Availability, Scheduling and Work Week Management, Safety Basis, Integrated Work Management, and Continuous Process Improvement.
- Intermediate knowledge and demonstrated proficiency with typical business and project management software, computer hardware.
- Demonstrated skills in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending solutions on problems affecting facility operations and operational quality assurance.
- Demonstrated attention to detail including strong organizational skills, analytical thinking, observational skills and problem solving skills. Proven ability to multi-task and adjust to the workings of a dynamic team environment.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated advanced skills networking effectively with stakeholders and key contacts outside own area of expertise, both internal and external to the organization.
- Exceptional customer service, organizational skills, and ability to interact with all levels of personnel internal and external to the organization.
Education/Experience at Level 1: Position requires an Associates Degree in a relevant field and two years of relevant experience or , an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Education/Experience at Level 2: Position requires a Associate's Degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution and 4 years of directly related 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
- Familiar with LANL policies, practices, and procedures
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and Adobe PDF software products
Work Schedule: This position may require 24/7 COVERAGE, which could involve working a REVOLVING SHIFT/WEEKEND schedule. Employees maybe eligible for shift differential pay when assigned by their manager. Shift/weekend assignments are at the discretion of the manager.
Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Ability to lift 50 pounds and carry 35 pounds; Reading vision; Peripheral Vision, Depth Perception; Ability to speak; Ability to hear in a normal range (500 to 3000 htz). Ability to sit, crawl, stand, walk, run, and climb; in addition to reaching overhead, horizontally, and down; Free from chronic wounds or chronic rashes which disrupt the integrity of the skin that would prevent safe entry into controlled areas; Ability to use stairways, fixed ladders, and ladders up to six feet. Must be physically able to work in demanding environments.
Work Environment: Use of protective clothing, including safety glasses and radiological anti-contamination clothing.
Work Location: The work location for this position is fully 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: For full consideration, please provide a comprehensive resume, which outlines how you meet the minimum and desired skills noted above.
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 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 maternity and parental leave
- Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
- Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
- Flexible schedules and time off (PTO)
- 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.
426.2: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry-level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.
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 and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, 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 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 1-505-665-4444 option 1.
