Manufacturing Manager 3
- Req. Number: IRC139485
- Organization : Radiation Protection TA55 Support (RP-TA55)
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Salary: $138,500 - $233,200
- Recruiter Name: Hamilton, Junior Victor Edward
- Recruiter Email: jhamilton@lanl.gov
RP-TA55 has a need for a Manufacturing Manager 3. This is a first line manager position, reporting to the Group Leader, and will provide management and leadership for a team of Radiological Control Technicians (RCTs), Health Physics Field Coordinators (HPFCs), ALARA subject matter experts (SMEs), and Health Physicists (HPs) to ensure radiation protection (RP) regulatory compliance requirements are implemented while providing outstanding customer service to meet programmatic missions and milestones. The Manufacturing Manager 3 is responsible for tactical execution; ensuring operational excellence; business excellence; mentoring, developing and qualifying staff; developing a teaming work environment; and delivering high quality customer service including maintaining effective relationships with principal investigators/customers to resolve complex problems. The Manufacturing Manager 3 will be expected to spend time "out-on-the floor" observing work and looking for methods/systems to improve work control processes from both a compliance and efficiency standpoint. This position is an opportunity for a motivated, innovative and customer-focused manager to lead personnel with critical skill sets while implementing the RP program safely and compliantly at TA55 FOD and ALD Weapon Production facilities. #Shiftwork
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Thorough knowledge and experience with the management and development Radiological Protection activities and programs.
- Demonstrated skill in leadership, supervision, and knowledge of human resources administration of assigned employees.
- Thorough knowledge of interpreting and applying Radiation Protection programs, services, standards, regulations, or codes.
- Proven record of leading an organization in strategic planning and program implementation to meet program milestones and deliverables.
- Ensures employees are qualified, authorized, and work in a safe, secure, and compliant manner.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and interact with customers and regulators.
Education/Experience: Position requires a Bachelor's of Science Degree in a related discipline from an accredited institution and 5 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
DOE 426.2A: Requires a Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of Nuclear Experience.
Desired Qualifications:
- Demonstrated applications of conduct and formality of operations.
- Certification by the American Board of Health Physics or National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists.
- Knowledge of LANL management systems and requirements, including personnel, budgeting, procurement and ESH.
- Hazard Category 2 Nuclear Facility experience.
- D&D or new construction experience.
- Actinide health physics experience.
Work Schedule: This position is for SHIFT work. This position may require 24/7 coverage, which could involve working a 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): Depth perception, binocular vision, reading vision, ability to speak, ability to discriminate speech, ability to hear in a normal range (500 to 3000 hz), standing, walking, use stairs, fixed ladders and ladders up to six feet, ability to lift 50 pounds and carry 35 pounds, and ability to wear respiratory/protective equipment.
Work Environment: Work at 7300-foot elevation in physically demanding environments near sources of ionizing radiation/contamination; indoors in radiological work areas.
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: Applicants must attach a cover letter addressing each of the minimum job 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)
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.
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.