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Los Alamos National Laboratory Occupational Safety & Health Division Leader (ESH Manager 6) in Los Alamos, New Mexico
What You Will Do
The Associate Laboratory Director for Environment, Safety, Health, and Quality (ALDESHQ) is looking for a dynamic and innovative leader to take on the Division Leader position for the Occupational Safety and Health Division (OSH-DO) at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). Demonstrating how we do work is as important as what we do, this leader is responsible for the implementation of institution's safety and health policies. OSH-DO develops, maintains, and implements the Safety and Health Management System (MS) which includes 6 subsystems and 40 plus policies. The MS subsystems include Hazardous Energy Controls, Industrial Hygiene, Material Handling, Construction Safety, Institutional Safety, and Explosives safety and all the associated policies, systems, and databases. Responsibilities include leading of more than 150 employees and management of a $30M budget through high level technical, programmatic, and leadership capabilities. It is critical for this position to partner with Laboratory leadership and understand the program needs to enable LANL missions.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Leadership:
Demonstrated experience managing large technical organizations, including the management of personnel and budget. Proven record of leading an organization in strategic planning, operational planning, and execution of projects and deliverables. Demonstrated knowledge of employee developmental skills, including mentoring, team building, and resolving conflicts.
Technical Experience:
Record of effective technical leadership that emphasizes strategic and tactical planning, team building, program development, and employee development tools. Expert-level knowledge of common and unique work hazards, occupational safety practices, operating configuration, and lock-out/tag-out policies and procedures. Expert-level ability to understand and interpret various complex physical, mechanical, and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
Customer Focus:
Proven high-level experience and demonstrated skill in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions and recommended solutions on problems affecting programs and administration. Demonstrated experience prioritizing workplace safety by proactively understanding employee and stakeholder needs, implementing effective safety programs, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement to ensure compliance, well-being, and operational excellence.
Communication:
Demonstrated outstanding communications skills and interactions with internal customers, Laboratory organizations, management, clients (DOE, NNSA), regulators, industry, neighbors, and other stakeholders. Expert level ability to change the thinking of, or gain acceptance from, others in sensitive situations, without damage to the relationship.
Education:
Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 15 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience with review and incorporation of standards and regulatory requirements originated by the Department of Energy (DOE), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Department of Transportation (DOT), and state agencies.
Expert-level preparation of responses to regulatory agency requests.
Expert-level knowledge of Laboratory organizational structure, technical areas, and facilities.
Related Certification, including ACGIH (American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists).
A graduate-level degree is preferred.
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: A comprehensive cover letter addressing all minimum job requirements, desired qualifications, and education is required.
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of 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 opt. 3.