Senior Quality Services Manager and Advisor

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Senior Quality Services Manager to work in our Environment, Safety, Health & Quality department. Our team works onsite with a 9x80 schedule with every other Friday off. This position is located at the Willow Creek Building in Idaho Falls, Idaho

You will report to Quality Division Director. Here you will provide strategic leadership for Quality Department personnel supporting all Mission Centers, Quality Programs, and focus on Facilities and Site Services Quality including quality engineer and inspection support for performing irradiated program services.

Responsibilities Include:

• Manage assigned quality managers, supervisors, and staff working within INL's documented quality program to provide efficient quality deliverables for assigned areas.
• Develop INL quality strategies and establish documented operating procedures for implementation of quality requirements for assigned areas. Ensure such processes are aligned and integrated with other management systems and are deployed:Requires collaboration with senior managers across the lab to ensure quality services value is understood and made available for improving business effectiveness.
• Provide strategy and leadership for INL in assigned areas as well as advisor to other Departments within the Quality Division. Provide succession planning for staff within assigned areas. Provide resources for vulnerabilities and advises the Quality Division Director and Quality Managers on resource needs, technical challenges, requirements and process strategies. Ensure special needs for the Quality Division are supported (such as ensuring the CRADA and SPP processes have the appropriate quality requirements and engagement throughout the Quality Division to ensure Mission Objectives are achieved).
• Provide mentoring to quality department staff lab-wide. Advise and assist organizations implementing INL quality processes. Adjudicate difference of opinion and issues within responsibilities with little direct oversight from the Quality Division Director.
• Perform, or direct the performance of administrative functions to include budget preparation and administration, staffing, employee relations, personnel development, employee performance appraisals, salary administration, promotions / demotions, recognition programs, and other required administrative or personnel actions.

Minimum Requirements:

• 20 years job-related experience, or advanced degree and 15 years job-related experience in quality.
• 10 years managing quality teams within the nuclear industry.
• Experience with application of quality principles in quality research, procurement, and construction environments.
• Experience with inspector certification and application of codes and standards.
• Experience with developing, inspecting, or implementing NQA-1, ASME, ISO, or other standard requirements.
• Experience with software quality implementation.
• Education & Experience necessary to meet DOE Nuclear Training orders compliance (e.g., per PDD-109, PDD-147 as applicable)
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

Job Information:

• MR0300: Salary Grade 240 - ($143,124 - $243,312)
• You are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment
• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.
• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 5,000 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation's nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.

INL Mission
Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision
Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements
To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Other Information
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