Project Specialist 1 (shiftwork varies)
- Req. Number: IRC139671
- Organization : CM-DO /Construction Management Division
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Salary: $59,200 - $91,600
What You Will Do
The Construction Management (CM) Division team at the Los Alamos National Laboratory invites candidates to apply for a Project Specialist 1 position to support the development and management of the construction, maintenance, or site services subcontracts from conception to closeout for the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). The Project Specialist will support the Subcontract Technical Representative (STR) processes associated with the subcontracts in accordance with established Acquisition Services Management Division and Construction Management Division or Maintenance and Site Services Division policies and procedures. Will manage the Subcontractor badge system, process clearance requests, run badge reports, and manage badge returns and updates. Other duties include but are not limited to, assisting with monitoring the terms and conditions of subcontracts and Department of Energy (DOE), Laboratory, and site-specific requirements and providing support in tracking the subcontractor's performance in relation to the safety, security, and quality requirements set forth in the subcontract. They assist the STR to ensure adherence to the subcontract, assist in preventing subcontractor failure, reduce project related misdirection, prevent multiple lines of communication and reduce compliance risk. Project Specialists must possess a willingness and ability to work flexible schedules. Work assignments may require evening, night shift and shifts outside the normal work-day of 7:00 AM-5:30 PM for substantial and indefinite periods.
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What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Desired Qualifications:
Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Walking, Climbing Stairs, Kneeling, and Balancing.
Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM USA. 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.
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.
No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.
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.
The Construction Management (CM) Division team at the Los Alamos National Laboratory invites candidates to apply for a Project Specialist 1 position to support the development and management of the construction, maintenance, or site services subcontracts from conception to closeout for the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). The Project Specialist will support the Subcontract Technical Representative (STR) processes associated with the subcontracts in accordance with established Acquisition Services Management Division and Construction Management Division or Maintenance and Site Services Division policies and procedures. Will manage the Subcontractor badge system, process clearance requests, run badge reports, and manage badge returns and updates. Other duties include but are not limited to, assisting with monitoring the terms and conditions of subcontracts and Department of Energy (DOE), Laboratory, and site-specific requirements and providing support in tracking the subcontractor's performance in relation to the safety, security, and quality requirements set forth in the subcontract. They assist the STR to ensure adherence to the subcontract, assist in preventing subcontractor failure, reduce project related misdirection, prevent multiple lines of communication and reduce compliance risk. Project Specialists must possess a willingness and ability to work flexible schedules. Work assignments may require evening, night shift and shifts outside the normal work-day of 7:00 AM-5:30 PM for substantial and indefinite periods.
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What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Ability to prepare agendas, schedule, record attendees and take minutes of various types of meetings related to the Request for Proposal (RFP) development, Pre-Bid Site Visits, Subcontractor Progress Meetings and Submittal Review Meetings.
- Assist in development of, and transmission of, specific Work Instructions, Schedules, Policies, Procedures, and other documents to assigned Subcontractors, applicable Subcontract Technical Representatives (STRs) and Construction personnel.
- Basic understanding of and the ability to schedule, assist and track progress for the following processes: Request for Proposal (RFP)
- RFP Exhibit Development
- RFP Assemblage
- RFP Question & Answer
- RFP bid proposal evaluation
- Submittal review
- Knowledge of Ariba for submission and execution of subcontracts and invoices. Some Designated Procurement Representative duties may be assigned.
- Enter documents of record into the Laboratory electronic document record management system and can retrieve and distribute when necessary.
- Assist in tracking of and communicating Subcontract close-out requirements to Subcontractor and LANL IPT/Integrated project team.
- Assist in Subcontractor badging process from application for badge, tracking badge status, and ensuring return of badge after subcontract completion.
- Assist STR's and Subcontractor with training requirements and coordinating with LANL training department.
- Assist with conducting field observations with Subject Matter Experts to monitor construction sites for compliance with Subcontract requirements as assigned.
- Other assigned tasks and duties associated with Subcontract oversight and Construction Management processes and requirements
Desired Qualifications:
- Familiarity in nuclear facility operations or other highly complex, hazardous operations, particularly as it pertains to the Los Alamos National Laboratory Mission.
- Active DOE Q clearance desired.
Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Walking, Climbing Stairs, Kneeling, and Balancing.
Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM USA. 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.
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 maternity 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.
No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.
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.
