What You Will Do
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) invites you to join our Engineering Services-Fire Protection Facilities (ES-FPF) team. Engineering Services-Fire Protection serves as LANL's authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) for fire protection-related codes, standards, and recommended practices. This position will support the ES-FPF Operations Manager Technical Support with Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) and facility requirements.
Fire Protection Specialist 3 - $83,900 - $136,600
As a Fire Protection Specialist working with ES-FP LAFD Technical Support, you will use your professional fire protection knowledge, skills and ability supporting one of the largest and most diverse directorates at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Under limited direction, this position's primary role is the planning, performance, and quality assurance documentation of Pre-Incident Planning, Fire Department access and various emergency response requirements. As such you will coordinate fire department activities in accordance with and compliance with current LANL policies and procedures, NFPA codes and standards, DOE Orders and the Cooperative Agreement through best industry practices. In addition, but not limited to, as an advisor you assist facility management organizations with the implementation of the LANL fire protection program, and assessment of issues and deficiencies.
Central to the above, you will need to provide resolutions to a diverse range of moderately complex problems where analysis of data requires evaluation of multiple factors; demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions; and ability to plan/schedule and or arrange own activities in accomplishing objectives.
You will represent the Laboratory at other DOE laboratories and assist in representing LANL to federal agencies, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, and community organizations. You will develop reports and/or documents relating to the laboratory fire protection program and fire service issues and inquiries. Conduct analyses, adverse impact analyses, and other special studies and prepare options/recommendations for management's consideration. Take lead in developing corrective action plans, mandatory reports and assessments.
Other duties as assigned.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Teamwork and Leadership
Experience working in a complex organization of diverse operations, combined with a demonstrated ability to function collaboratively with varying teams.
Operational Functions
Demonstrated experience working with customers in fire protection disciplines with proven ability in reading and interpreting policy and regulation documents. Development, review, and quality assurance of pre-incident plans. Proven ability in providing professional guidance in interpreting regulations and policies to ensure compliance. Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing, and maintaining documents such as procedures, forms, templates, and/or plans.
Computer Business Systems
Demonstrated proficiency in the use of common computer-based software, shared database applications (e.g. Microsoft Office, Adobe Products, Access, Outlook, Oracle, etc.).
Communications/Customer Service
Demonstrated ability leading professional communications and meetings with all levels of personnel, including external interfaces and management. Ability to provide consultative customer service to internal and external customers. Skilled written and oral communication that convey consideration for the unique needs of different audiences.
Technical Expertise
Demonstrated experience with fire service pre-incident planning, Knox box, fire department training and qualifications. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of DOE Orders and NFPA standards related to facility safety and emergency response.
Additional Job Requirements for Fire Protection Specialist 3:
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:
Training/Certifications: NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist curriculum completion within one year of hire date.
Education/Experience: Position requires a bachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level, post graduate course work may be desirable.
Desired Qualifications:
DOE Fire Service experience
DOE Q-Clearance
Experience working under DOE Order 420.1C, DOE Order 1066, and DOE Order 151.1D
Knowledge of NFPA 1620, Standard for Pre-Incident Planning
Knowledge of NFPA 1660, Standard for Emergency, Continuity, and Crisis Management: Preparedness, Response, and Recovery.
Work Location: The work location for this position is hybrid and is located in Los Alamos, NM. Hybrid is defined as working partially onsite/partially offsite but within 2 hours ground commute of this location. All work locations are at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice.
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: Please include a detailed cover letter explaining how you meet each of the minimum requirements and any of the desired qualifications.
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.
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.
Term position: Regular-status Laboratory employees applying for term-status positions may retain regular status with approval of the cognizant Principle Associate Director.
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.
