Los Alamos National Laboratory

What You Will Do

This position will be filled at either the Environment, Safety, Health, and Quality (ESH&Q) Manager 3 or 4 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.

Join the Environment, Safety, Health, and Quality Integration Program O ffice to provide leadership in environmental, safety, waste, quality, and health at Los Alamos National Laboratory as part of the Integration Program Office in the Associate Laboratory Directorate for Environment, Safety, Health, and Quality (ESHQ).

As the ESH Manager, you will serve as the primary point of contact for ESHQ leadership during shift work in support of the plutonium mission. The shift offers a differential pay of the basic hourly rate. You will develop working relationships that span existing institutional missions and extend into new opportunities as policies, missions, and opportunities evolve. You will serve as a lead supervisor and assist stakeholders in the oversight of a robust workforce and manage multifaceted activities. This position will provide strategic and operational ESH&Q leadership for backshift activities, ensuring continued support for 24/7 mission-critical operations in one of the nation's premier nuclear facilities.

ESH&Q Manager 3 $125,200 - $211,300

As the ESH&Q Manager, you will:

• Serve as the ESHQ lead for after-hours operations within PF-4 and ALDPI, overseeing safety, health, and quality support during non-standard shifts for both operational and programmatic activities.
• Provide real-time oversight, decision-making, and escalation support for safety, health, environmental, and quality concerns.
• Collaborates on incident response and event management, interfacing with Emergency Management and Operations personnel.
• Mentor and guide backshift ESH&Q personnel to uphold LANL's Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS) and Quality Assurance Program (QAP).
• Collaborate with day shift and program leadership to maintain continuity and communication across shifts.
• Conduct walkdowns, assessments, and verifications of compliance with regulatory and institutional requirements.

ESH&Q Manager 4 $138,500 - $233,200

In addition to what is outlined at the lower level, at this level candidates will have demonstrated high-level expert level experience and technical knowledge in the minimum job requirements and fulfill the desired qualifications.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Technical Knowledge:

• Thorough knowledge and experience in ESHQ programs and government regulations affecting ESH programs.
• Thorough knowledge and experience with the management of ESH activities including, but not necessarily limited to, overseeing system and/or performance audits, recommending and implementing corrective actions, reviewing thorough and accurate documentation of technical and/or statistical reports, and ensuring ESH and Laboratory compliance.
• Thorough experience and demonstrated skill in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions and recommending solutions to problems affecting ESH.
• Collaboration:
• Ability to promote an open and informal communication environment, to develop mutual trust and teamwork.
• Ability to effectively communicate, interact, and work with internal customers and with Federal, State, and local agencies and to deal effectively with the public.
• Ability to influence others in sensitive situations, without damage to the relationship.

Communication:

• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills that include reporting on ESHQ status to senior level management, project stakeholders, and regulatory inquiries.
• Demonstrated ability to bridge priorities of customers and stakeholders through effective communication methods and tools.
• Demonstrated ability to execute engagement and communication tactics that proactively maintain high stakeholder satisfaction and advance programmatic goals. Proactively and intuitively keeping stakeholders informed of critical needs, requirements, and issues.

Training/Certifications: Professional certification in safety (CSP), industrial hygiene (CIH), health physics (CHP), or other applicable ESHQ discipline.

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 ongoing drug and alcohol testing, as well as periodic medical and psychological evaluations.

Ability to comply with DOE Human Reliability Program requirements

Education/Experience at the ESH&Q Manager 3 level: Position requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 5 years of directly related technical and project management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Education/Experience at the ESH&Q Manager 4 level: Position requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 8 years of directly related technical and project management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications:

• Direct experience working in or supporting PF-4 or similar Category II nuclear facilities.
• Experience with LANL ESH&Q programs, procedures, and institutional requirements.
• Formal training in incident command, emergency management, or hazard analysis techniques.
• An active DOE Q Clearance desired.

Work Schedule: This position may require 24/7 coverage, which could involve working a shift/weekend schedule. Employees may be eligible for shift differential pay when assigned by their manager. Shift/weekend assignments are at the discretion of the manager.

Essential Functions: (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Ability to speak, Sitting, Standing, Reaching overhead, Typing or keyboarding, and occasionally climbing stairs and ladders.

Work Environment: Occasional use of PPE, safety glasses or eye protection, safety shoes or protective footgear, hearing protection, work in radiological facilities requiring dosimetry.

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: 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, submit a comprehensive resume reflective of your relevant experience to the job requirements and desired skills stated above.

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.

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.

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.

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