What You Will Do
Manufacturing Manager 3, the Health Physics Manufacturing Manager 1 will assist in the oversight and implementation of the Radiation Protection Program (RPP), coordination of a team of Radiological Control Technicians (RCTs), and participation in the pre-job planning/ post-job learning process to ensure lessons learned are implemented effectively. Additional duties of a Manufacturing Manager 1 are interacting with construction, maintenance, and programmatic personnel to help ensure appropriate radiological controls are in place during work, providing guidance and mentoring to assigned RCTs, acting as the Person in Charge during response to radiological incidents, and ensuring work documents and permits (e.g., Radiological Work Permits) are readily available.
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What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Working knowledge of federal and local Radiation Protection requirements.
Knowledge and experience with Radiological Protection Program management and implementation in a high hazard work environment.
Knowledge and experience planning for and managing tactical execution of work to ensure radiological controls are correctly applied, including high hazard work.
Experience providing technical direction and supervising multidisciplinary teams for radiation protection activities to ensure compliance with procedures and federal regulations.
Knowledge of and experience responding to radiological incidents and emergencies.
Experience building a cohesive, high performing team; directing the daily work activity to meet deliverables; as well as supervising the execution of work in alignment with the organization's vision, goals, and commitments.
Experience fostering a culture that values continuous improvement and organizational learning that results in the prevention of events and provides the controls necessary to promote safe and secure work.
Training/Certifications: DOE Radiological Control Technician Certification required
Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree and 1 year of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2 which requires a High School Diploma and 3 years of nuclear experience.
Desired Qualifications:
TSQP qualified.
Extensive problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills, and the ability to execute special assignments or procedure development consistent with radiation protection regulatory drivers.
Extensive knowledge and experience responding to radiological incidents and emergencies.
Skill to conceptualize and communicate major elements of radiation control procedures to both technical and non- technical personnel. Working knowledge of actinide processing health physics.
National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists (NRRPT) Certification.
RWP authority.
Proficient in the Devonway RPIN system.
Active Q clearance.
Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Depth perception, binocular vision, reading vision, ability to speak, ability to discriminate speech, ability to hear in a normal range (500 to 3000 hz), standing, walking, use stairs, fixed ladders and ladders up to six feet, ability to lift 50 pounds and carry 35 pounds, and ability to wear respiratory/protective equipment.
Work Environment: Work at 7300-foot elevation in physically demanding environments near sources of ionizing radiation/contamination; indoors in radiological work areas.
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.
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.
Note to Applicants:
Position requires a Q-clearance and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP).
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.
426.2 : This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry-level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.
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.
