What are the responsibilities and job description for the LANSCE Facility Operations Director (Operations Manager 6) position at Los Alamos National Laboratory?
What You Will Do
Join our world class team! The LANSCE Facility User Director (LUFD) is looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious Facility Operations Director (FOD) to lead the LANSCE Facility Operations (LFO) organization. The LANSCE (Los Alamos Neutron Science Center) portfolio includes the LANSCE accelerator, associated experimental areas, and the balance of plant consisting of moderate and high hazard operations that directly support the Laboratories national security mission. This position will report to the LUFD and will partner closely with the Associate Lab Director for Physical Sciences (ALDPS) and the Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Physical Sciences.
The Facility Operations Director will provide operational leadership and management of the LANSCE portfolio requiring integration across multiple disciplines (safety basis, facility engineering, facility maintenance, safety, security, project management, contractor assurance, operations support, and emergency response) to ensure safe, secure, compliant, and reliable operations. This position will include, but is not limited to:
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Technical Excellence:
Demonstrated knowledge in the implementation of work management including conduct of operations, training and qualification, Integrated Work Management, Integrated Safety Management (ISM) and Integrated Safeguards and Security Management (ISSM), or equivalent non-DOE programs. Knowledge of facility, laboratory, and heavy industrial infrastructure and operations. Broad range of experience in managing the interface(s) with programs, projects, and responsible line management to ensure performance and monitor/track cost, schedule, and progress against milestones.
Personnel Leadership:
Demonstrated advanced knowledge of and experience in all aspects of personnel management, including but not limited to managing headcount, forecasting, and budgeting, directing assignments, employee hiring and onboarding processes, providing continuous performance management and feedback to further develop staff including annual performance discussions, identification of growth opportunities, championing diversity and inclusion, and recognition. Ability to manage a workforce in a high hazard environment, requiring a strong background in anticipating and identifying potential operational risks, developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies and corrective actions, and recommending risk acceptance/avoidance for all aspects of the assigned portfolio.
Customer Service:
Demonstrated excellent customer service skills with proven ability of negotiating with customers and management to influence leaders regarding matters of significance to the organization.
Communication & Collaboration:
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Experience interfacing with internal leadership, external stakeholders, and public officials. Demonstrated experience in effective decision-making and creative problem solving. Strong background in exercising responsibility for direct reports including drawing upon deployed staff from line organizations to manage large, multidisciplinary teams in planning, tracking, and execution of program/project plans. Broad range of experience directing the integration of significant, unique, and/or complex program/project work with other Laboratory priories and commitments, including safety, security, environmental compliance, quality, contractor assurance, and business imperatives.
Education/Experience:
Position requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree and 15 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Qualifications:
Location: This position will be located in Los Alamos, NM.
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.Where You Will Work
Located in northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE) provides the scientific community with intense sources of neutrons and protons with the capability of performing experiments supporting civilian and national security research. LANSCE has five target stations with a total of 16 active beam lines, that operate 24 hours/day, 7 days/week for 7 months per year. Experimental activities include the production of medical isotopes, a proton radiography station with high-explosives drivers, an ultra-cold neutron source, the Manuel Lujan Neutron Scattering Center for Materials research, and the Weapons Neutron Research Facility with an extensive nuclear physics program and an industrial irradiation program. Details can be found at (http://lansce.lanl.gov.) The total operating budget of LANSCE across multiple directorates is more than $100M. 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.
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.
Incentive Compensation Program: Position is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, 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 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 1-505-665-4444 option 1.Employment StatusFull Time
Join our world class team! The LANSCE Facility User Director (LUFD) is looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious Facility Operations Director (FOD) to lead the LANSCE Facility Operations (LFO) organization. The LANSCE (Los Alamos Neutron Science Center) portfolio includes the LANSCE accelerator, associated experimental areas, and the balance of plant consisting of moderate and high hazard operations that directly support the Laboratories national security mission. This position will report to the LUFD and will partner closely with the Associate Lab Director for Physical Sciences (ALDPS) and the Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Physical Sciences.
The Facility Operations Director will provide operational leadership and management of the LANSCE portfolio requiring integration across multiple disciplines (safety basis, facility engineering, facility maintenance, safety, security, project management, contractor assurance, operations support, and emergency response) to ensure safe, secure, compliant, and reliable operations. This position will include, but is not limited to:
- Providing day-to-day predictable operations of the LANSCE facility portfolio.
- Partnering with internal and external customers to ensure mission execution needs are met and supported.
- Identifying, managing, and executing facility upgrades needed to meet mission needs while improving reliability.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Technical Excellence:
Demonstrated knowledge in the implementation of work management including conduct of operations, training and qualification, Integrated Work Management, Integrated Safety Management (ISM) and Integrated Safeguards and Security Management (ISSM), or equivalent non-DOE programs. Knowledge of facility, laboratory, and heavy industrial infrastructure and operations. Broad range of experience in managing the interface(s) with programs, projects, and responsible line management to ensure performance and monitor/track cost, schedule, and progress against milestones.
Personnel Leadership:
Demonstrated advanced knowledge of and experience in all aspects of personnel management, including but not limited to managing headcount, forecasting, and budgeting, directing assignments, employee hiring and onboarding processes, providing continuous performance management and feedback to further develop staff including annual performance discussions, identification of growth opportunities, championing diversity and inclusion, and recognition. Ability to manage a workforce in a high hazard environment, requiring a strong background in anticipating and identifying potential operational risks, developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies and corrective actions, and recommending risk acceptance/avoidance for all aspects of the assigned portfolio.
Customer Service:
Demonstrated excellent customer service skills with proven ability of negotiating with customers and management to influence leaders regarding matters of significance to the organization.
Communication & Collaboration:
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Experience interfacing with internal leadership, external stakeholders, and public officials. Demonstrated experience in effective decision-making and creative problem solving. Strong background in exercising responsibility for direct reports including drawing upon deployed staff from line organizations to manage large, multidisciplinary teams in planning, tracking, and execution of program/project plans. Broad range of experience directing the integration of significant, unique, and/or complex program/project work with other Laboratory priories and commitments, including safety, security, environmental compliance, quality, contractor assurance, and business imperatives.
Education/Experience:
Position requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree and 15 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Qualifications:
- A BS/MS degree in engineering, science, or related technical field is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Laboratory's organizational structure and objectives.
- Knowledge and understanding of LANL conduct of maintenance, conduct of engineering, conduct of operations and quality assurance programs.
- Experience working in an accelerator facility and familiarity with DOE Order 420.2C or D, "Safety of Accelerator Facilities"
- Knowledge of government and environmental regulations affecting operations management in a DOE/NNSA site.
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate with customers or management and influence senior-level leaders regarding matters of significance to the organization.
Location: This position will be located in Los Alamos, NM.
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.Where You Will Work
Located in northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE) provides the scientific community with intense sources of neutrons and protons with the capability of performing experiments supporting civilian and national security research. LANSCE has five target stations with a total of 16 active beam lines, that operate 24 hours/day, 7 days/week for 7 months per year. Experimental activities include the production of medical isotopes, a proton radiography station with high-explosives drivers, an ultra-cold neutron source, the Manuel Lujan Neutron Scattering Center for Materials research, and the Weapons Neutron Research Facility with an extensive nuclear physics program and an industrial irradiation program. Details can be found at (http://lansce.lanl.gov.) The total operating budget of LANSCE across multiple directorates is more than $100M. 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.
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.
Incentive Compensation Program: Position is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, 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 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 1-505-665-4444 option 1.Employment StatusFull Time
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