Emerging Contaminants Characterization Coordinator (Environmental Professional 4)
- Req. Number: IRC136782
- Organization : EPC-CP/Compliance Programs
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Salary: $114,700 - $191,200
- Recruiter Name: Mosier, Elizabeth Rigstad
- Recruiter Email: emosier@lanl.gov
What You Will Do
The Environmental Protection and Compliance, Compliance Programs (EPC-CP) Group is seeking outstanding candidates for the position of Emerging Contaminants Characterization Coordinator. As the coordinator, you will be responsible for implementing the requirements specified in the DOE's PFAs Strategic Roadmap at Los Alamos National Laboratory (the "Laboratory"). These requirements include conducting an in-depth review of the historical use of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) across the Laboratory and characterizing the nature and extent of PFAS contamination in the environment. You will work closely with other environmental professionals and scientists to assess historical use, nature and extent of contamination, and data gaps in Technical Areas across the Laboratory. This work will involve close collaboration with other Los Alamos National Laboratory programs and facilities, the Department of Energy (DOE), and state and federal regulators.
As the EPC Emerging Contaminants Characterization Coordinator, you will develop a comprehensive work plan to investigate historical uses of PFAS at Los Alamos National Laboratory, and to further characterize the nature and extent of PFAS contamination at the Laboratory. Your work will be conducted in accordance with the requirements of the DOE's PFAs Strategic Roadmap using the methodology identified in the DOE's Guide for Investigating Historical and Current Uses of PFAs at DOE Sites.
In addition to having an in-depth technical knowledge of PFAS and regulatory requirements for PFAS, your responsibilities will include meeting reporting requirements to DOE and LANL Management, subcontract management, and public outreach. Close collaboration with DOE and the N3B, the team conducting the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup work will be required.
This position reports to the EPC-CP Group Leader.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Clearance: Ability to obtain DOE Q Clearance required.
Desired Qualifications:
The candidate selected for this position will be most competitive when they possess the following knowledge and skills:
Work Environment: Safety glasses or eye protection, gloves or hand protection, safety shoes or protective footgear, hearing protection, operation of motor vehicle.
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:
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 Tria
*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.
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, September 30th. 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 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 opt. 3.
The Environmental Protection and Compliance, Compliance Programs (EPC-CP) Group is seeking outstanding candidates for the position of Emerging Contaminants Characterization Coordinator. As the coordinator, you will be responsible for implementing the requirements specified in the DOE's PFAs Strategic Roadmap at Los Alamos National Laboratory (the "Laboratory"). These requirements include conducting an in-depth review of the historical use of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) across the Laboratory and characterizing the nature and extent of PFAS contamination in the environment. You will work closely with other environmental professionals and scientists to assess historical use, nature and extent of contamination, and data gaps in Technical Areas across the Laboratory. This work will involve close collaboration with other Los Alamos National Laboratory programs and facilities, the Department of Energy (DOE), and state and federal regulators.
As the EPC Emerging Contaminants Characterization Coordinator, you will develop a comprehensive work plan to investigate historical uses of PFAS at Los Alamos National Laboratory, and to further characterize the nature and extent of PFAS contamination at the Laboratory. Your work will be conducted in accordance with the requirements of the DOE's PFAs Strategic Roadmap using the methodology identified in the DOE's Guide for Investigating Historical and Current Uses of PFAs at DOE Sites.
In addition to having an in-depth technical knowledge of PFAS and regulatory requirements for PFAS, your responsibilities will include meeting reporting requirements to DOE and LANL Management, subcontract management, and public outreach. Close collaboration with DOE and the N3B, the team conducting the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup work will be required.
This position reports to the EPC-CP Group Leader.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Expert level knowledge and experience with federal environmental regulations, policies and procedures, including the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA); Endangered Species Act (ESA); and the Pollution Prevention Act.
- Expert level knowledge and experience with New Mexico groundwater and surface water regulations, and experience working with the New Mexico Office of the State Engineer.
- Strong technical knowledge regarding PFAS, including environmental fate and transport characteristics.; and knowledge regarding federal and state regulations and guidance related to PFAS.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication skills (both written and verbal) and relationship-building skills.
- Proven experience conducting environmental investigations through the CERCLA or RCRA process, including Preliminary Assessments or RCRA Facility Assessments; Site Inspections or RCRA Facility Investigations, and Remedial Investigations.
- Expert level experience leading projects, including coordinating activities of other personnel and determining objectives and the methods/procedures needed to achieve deliverables.
- Relevant Bachelor's degree in physical or natural sciences or engineering from an accredited institution.
Clearance: Ability to obtain DOE Q Clearance required.
Desired Qualifications:
The candidate selected for this position will be most competitive when they possess the following knowledge and skills:
- A Master's degree in physical or natural sciences or engineering is strongly desired.
- Ability to lead a team of professionals with a record of successful teamwork and consensus building consistent with working across organizational and program/project boundaries.
- Knowledge and experience with identifying environmental risks and developing processes to reduce them.
- Familiarity with LANL operations.
- Knowledge of the Laboratory's environmental protection policies, practices and procedures.
- Experience with environmental database management, and data manipulation.
- Experience with environmental restoration and remediation.
Work Environment: Safety glasses or eye protection, gloves or hand protection, safety shoes or protective footgear, hearing protection, operation of motor vehicle.
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:
- This position is predominantly office work, with occasional field support work that can include work at elevation (rooftops), in industrial settings and working near sources of radiological contamination or ionizing radiation.
- For full consideration, applicants must submit a resume and comprehensive cover letter addressing qualifications and experience related to each of the job requirements (both minimum job requirements and desired skills) of the position.
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 Tria
*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.
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, September 30th. 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 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 opt. 3.
