Environmental Tec 2/3
- Req. Number: IRC142122
- Organization : EPC-ES/Environmental Compliance Programs - Environmental Stewardship
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Recruiter Name: Hamilton, Junior Victor Edward
- Recruiter Email: jhamilton@lanl.gov
What You Will Do
This position will be filled at either the Environmental Technician 2 or Environmental Technician 3 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.
Environmental Technician 2 ($53,700 - $82,500)
Do you enjoy working outdoors and have an interest in learning more about the environment, Laboratory operations, and environmental monitoring? The Environmental Stewardship Group at Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking an Environmental Technician to work on the Resources Management team conducting Soil, Foodstuffs, and Biota monitoring. The selected candidate will support the following projects:
Environmental Technician 3 ($59,200 - $96,100)
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Additional Job Requirements for Environmental Technician 3:
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:
Education/Experience at lower level: Position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and 1-2 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Education/Experience at higher level: Position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and 2-4 years of experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation):
Work Schedule: General work schedule is Monday through Friday during normal business hours. However, early mornings are frequently required as well as occasional evenings during the field season which generally spans annually from April to October.
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: For Full Consideration applicants are to include a resume or CV and a comprehensive cover letter addressing how they meet the required and desired skills to be considered for an interview.
Selected candidate will be required to work with bees, and therefore, applicants cannot be allergic to bee stings per Los Alamos National Laboratory specific safety 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:
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.
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.
This position will be filled at either the Environmental Technician 2 or Environmental Technician 3 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.
Environmental Technician 2 ($53,700 - $82,500)
Do you enjoy working outdoors and have an interest in learning more about the environment, Laboratory operations, and environmental monitoring? The Environmental Stewardship Group at Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking an Environmental Technician to work on the Resources Management team conducting Soil, Foodstuffs, and Biota monitoring. The selected candidate will support the following projects:
- Collect, process, and submit environmental monitoring samples such as soil, river and reservoir sediment, vegetation, small mammals, crayfish, fish, road kill, and foodstuffs from the Laboratory and surrounding areas for the analyses of radionuclides, metals, and organic chemicals.
- Assist with maintaining and managing beehives used for environmental monitoring purposes.
- Collect benthic macroinvertebrates for taxonomic identification to be used in ecological assessments.
- Maintain sampling and monitoring equipment, containers, records, log books, storage facilities, and other laboratory and field equipment.
Environmental Technician 3 ($59,200 - $96,100)
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level
- Lead fieldwork unsupervised after appropriate training.
- Assist with maintaining and updating environmental databases, assist with managing records, and preparing data tables.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Demonstrated ability to work safely and securely in the field.
- The ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both oral and written forms.
- General knowledge of natural resources field techniques and measurements.
- Ability to read and navigate with topographic maps, aerial photographs, GPS units, and other maps and tools to determine exact locations of project areas.
- Ability to follow procedures and record field data correctly and clearly; attention to detail.
- Have the physical ability to tolerate varying environmental conditions, hike long distances while carrying loads of 30 pounds over rough, uneven, and steep terrain, and work long hours in outdoor environments, including early mornings and late evenings.
- Driver's license and safe driving skills in off-road scenarios.
Additional Job Requirements for Environmental Technician 3:
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:
- Ability to lead fieldwork independently with little to no supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to perform data entry.
Education/Experience at lower level: Position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and 1-2 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Education/Experience at higher level: Position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and 2-4 years of experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
- Self-initiating, communicative work style with very strong interpersonal and collaborative-work capabilities.
- General skill in investigating and suggesting alternative solutions and logistics for field work.
- Experience ensuring environmental work, materials, processes, and final products meet quality specifications and are completed according to established requirements.
- Experience working with, identifying, handling, or sampling plants, invertebrates, or wildlife.
- Willingness to participate in other field tasks that are being undertaken by the group as needed.
- Experience with towing and driving a boat.
Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation):
- Sitting
- Standing
- Walking
- Balancing
- Carrying 30+ pounds
- Lifting 30+ pounds
- Operating a government vehicle
Work Schedule: General work schedule is Monday through Friday during normal business hours. However, early mornings are frequently required as well as occasional evenings during the field season which generally spans annually from April to October.
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: For Full Consideration applicants are to include a resume or CV and a comprehensive cover letter addressing how they meet the required and desired skills to be considered for an interview.
Selected candidate will be required to work with bees, and therefore, applicants cannot be allergic to bee stings per Los Alamos National Laboratory specific safety 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.
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.
