Nuclear Operations Professional 3 (Night Shift/Weekends)
- Req. Number: IRC141164
- Organization : WMS-4/Operational Performance Assurance
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Salary: $114,700 - $191,200
- Recruiter Name: Lujan, Oscar Rene
- Recruiter Email: olujan@lanl.gov
What You Will Do
Come join the best and brightest minds in the world at one of the most innovative and creative multidisciplinary research institutions engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. As part of the Associate Lab Directorate of Weapons Production (ALDWP), the work we do for the Weapons Mission Services (WMS-4) group directly affects mission success across Los Alamos National Laboratory.
The Nuclear Operations Professional will report to the First Line Manager for the Fact-Findings team and duties will include coordinating/leading fact-finding activities to gather, analyze, and document critical information that supports issue resolution and decision-making. You will play a key role in supporting and facilitating the Fact-Finding process. Some key duties include but are not limited to: Responding to abnormal events, gathering details of the scene, participant information, and statements, ensuring SME presence in FF meetings, and documenting timelines.
#shiftwork
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Technical Communications: Demonstrated high attention to detail, including strong organizational skills, analytical thinking, observational and problem-solving skills. Advanced experience in technical writing is required to prepare detailed reports, and translate complex information into clear, structured formats. Strong Knowledge of developing and executing successful communication plans. Demonstrated interpersonal skills, written and verbal communications including presentation skills as evidenced by presenting briefings/project status to stakeholders, management, etc.
Stakeholder Management: Demonstrated ability to successfully plan, organize, lead and track assign tasks and deliverables to completion. Ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel, including internal management as well as external stakeholders, to build trust, gain consensus and resolve conflicts.
Continuous Improvement Expertise: Demonstrated advanced experience in applying continuous improvement principles, methodologies, and tools. Ability to identify gap analysis, perform contrast and comparison and improve assigned processes as a result.
Fact-Finding and Issue Resolution: Experience leading investigations, structured fact-finding efforts, or conflict resolution processes for an event to develop and implement corrective actions to prevent future recurrence of events, track improvement actions to completion, and trend intervention impact over time for process and system improvements.
Nuclear Experience: Strong knowledge and/or experience working in or closely supporting a Nuclear Facility.
Education/Experience:
Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution and 8 years of directly related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
Data Visualization/Analysis: Strong Knowledge with data management systems or data visualization software.
Data Communication and Metrics Presentation: Strong experience compiling, interpreting, and presenting metrics or performance data to support decision-making and improve transparency.
DOE Q Clearance
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:
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.
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:
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.
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 opt. 3.
Come join the best and brightest minds in the world at one of the most innovative and creative multidisciplinary research institutions engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. As part of the Associate Lab Directorate of Weapons Production (ALDWP), the work we do for the Weapons Mission Services (WMS-4) group directly affects mission success across Los Alamos National Laboratory.
The Nuclear Operations Professional will report to the First Line Manager for the Fact-Findings team and duties will include coordinating/leading fact-finding activities to gather, analyze, and document critical information that supports issue resolution and decision-making. You will play a key role in supporting and facilitating the Fact-Finding process. Some key duties include but are not limited to: Responding to abnormal events, gathering details of the scene, participant information, and statements, ensuring SME presence in FF meetings, and documenting timelines.
#shiftwork
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Technical Communications: Demonstrated high attention to detail, including strong organizational skills, analytical thinking, observational and problem-solving skills. Advanced experience in technical writing is required to prepare detailed reports, and translate complex information into clear, structured formats. Strong Knowledge of developing and executing successful communication plans. Demonstrated interpersonal skills, written and verbal communications including presentation skills as evidenced by presenting briefings/project status to stakeholders, management, etc.
Stakeholder Management: Demonstrated ability to successfully plan, organize, lead and track assign tasks and deliverables to completion. Ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel, including internal management as well as external stakeholders, to build trust, gain consensus and resolve conflicts.
Continuous Improvement Expertise: Demonstrated advanced experience in applying continuous improvement principles, methodologies, and tools. Ability to identify gap analysis, perform contrast and comparison and improve assigned processes as a result.
Fact-Finding and Issue Resolution: Experience leading investigations, structured fact-finding efforts, or conflict resolution processes for an event to develop and implement corrective actions to prevent future recurrence of events, track improvement actions to completion, and trend intervention impact over time for process and system improvements.
Nuclear Experience: Strong knowledge and/or experience working in or closely supporting a Nuclear Facility.
Education/Experience:
Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution and 8 years of directly related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
Data Visualization/Analysis: Strong Knowledge with data management systems or data visualization software.
Data Communication and Metrics Presentation: Strong experience compiling, interpreting, and presenting metrics or performance data to support decision-making and improve transparency.
DOE Q Clearance
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:
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.
- For full consideration, please provide a comprehensive resume and cover letter, which outlines how you meet the minimum and desired skills noted above.
- While the posted salary range for this position is broad, it is highly unusual for selected applicants to be hired at the top end of the range and more common for selected candidates to grow into the full salary band over time.
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.
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 opt. 3.
