Deputy Division Leader (Radiation Protection Manager 5)

What You Will Do

As the Deputy Division Leader, you will report to the Division Leader for Radiation Protection (RP). You will support the DL with the leadership, technical oversight, and management of institutional RP services, providing worker health, protection, and safety, emergency response (onsite & offsite), regulatory compliance, and active and legacy nuclear and radiological facility operability. You will support strategic planning and tactical execution in support of Directorate goals for business and operational excellence. Exceptional communication and customer service to sustain effective relationships with principal mission stakeholders is essential. Emphasis will be placed on developing a long-term strategy to ensure that the Division has staffing, resources, and funding necessary `` to meet future programmatic mission needs. Other responsibilities include supporting the DL in resource allocation, succession planning, mentoring, recruiting, and retaining qualified RP staff and using fact-based decision making to anticipate and resolve RP issues.


What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:
  • Expert knowledge of 10CFR835 and associated Radiation Protection policy and standards, as well as experience implementing such standards in complex and diverse work environments.
  • Advanced experience managing large, complex, technical organizations to include the management and supervision of personnel, budget preparation and administration, project management, and leading business process improvement and innovation.
  • Proven record of managing an organization in strategic and tactical planning, setting and achieving high quality standards and organizational goals, team building, teaming with peers, employee and program development, improvement of service delivery, communications, organization, and execution of projects and deliverables.
  • Expert-level knowledge of radiation protection program development and administration under federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, as well as DOE requirements. Expert level knowledge of and experience with radiation protection-related risk assessments and corrective actions.
  • Exemplary oral and written communications skills and ability to interact with both internal and external customers, Laboratory organizations, management, clients (DOE, NNSA), regulators, industry, and other stakeholders to prioritize work to meet customer needs. Demonstrated ability to recognize and act on opportunities to influence direction, policy and vision using these skills.
  • Advanced experience executing sound business practices and promoting objectives in the following areas: performance improvement, safety, quality, security, environment, health, human resources, and diversity.
  • Expert-level leadership characteristics, including personal integrity and accountability, fiduciary responsibility, trustworthiness in relationships, commitment to teamwork, and commitment to quality and excellence in programs and operations.
  • Advanced experience and demonstrated skill in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions and recommending teaming solutions on problems affecting radiation protection programs.
  • Expert-level ability to identify, define, analyze, and approve appropriate work processes and work hazards in radiological/nuclear facilities. This position requires substantial successful management experience.
  • For full consideration, applicants must submit a comprehensive cover letter that addresses their vision for the position and how their expertise represents the key requirements.

Training/Certifications: Relevant professional certifications preferred (e.g. ABHP, NRRPT, and/or other relevant certifications).

Education/Experience: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree, from an accredited institution, in a relevant field of study and 12 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. Ten years in a technical leadership and/or management position. Master's degree or Ph.D. in relevant field of study is desired.

DOE O.426.2A: Requires Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of Nuclear experience.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of Laboratory, DOE, and other national programs relevant to RP Division's mission.
  • Demonstrated effective interactions with other national laboratories, universities, and industry.
  • Demonstrated commitment to, and action in, promoting Laboratory objectives including; areas of integrated safety and security management (ISSM), quality, and workforce diversity, as well as demonstrated knowledge of Laboratory objectives and other statements of policy/practice/procedures.
  • Familiar with LANL's organizational structure, technical areas, operations, and facilities.
  • Experience with project management and metrics practices and tools.
  • Familiarity with Human Performance Improvement (HPI) concepts and application of HPI tools.

Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Ability to speak, Sitting, Standing, Reaching overhead, Typing or keyboarding, and occasionally climbing stairs and ladders.

Work Environment: Occasional use of safety glasses or eye protection, safety shoes or protective footgear, hearing protection, radiological facilities requiring dosimetry.

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: 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, applicants must submit a comprehensive cover letter that addresses their vision for the position and how their expertise represents the key requirements.

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.

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.

Incentive Compensation Program: Position is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program. You must be in an eligible position for a minimum of 3 months, before July 1st and remain in an eligible position as of the end of the fiscal year, October 31st. The annual distribution is prorated based on the number of months in the eligible position.

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 applicable 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 a disability accommodation, email applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505) 664-6947, opt. 3.