What You Will Do
The Associate Laboratory Directorate for Environment, Safety, Health, and Quality (ALDESHQ) exists to support and enable the Laboratory's mission while protecting workers, the public, and the environment. Our role isn't to say "no," but to partner with you in finding safe and effective ways to accomplish the task at hand.
The Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Division works to:
Identify and control workplace hazards
Prevent injuries and illnesses
Develop policies and programs for biological, chemical, and physical hazards
Provide technical guidance and maintain centralized data
Drive continual improvement in workplace safety and health
Address and manage safety concerns
Within OSH, the Industrial Safety & Hygiene (OSH-ISH) group is seeking a Respiratory Protection Program (RPP) Team Leader. In this role, you will lead and develop a team of Industrial Hygiene and Safety Professionals, and Respiratory Protection Technicians responsible for fit-testing, respirator issuance, inventory control, equipment maintenance, training support, and customer service delivery across multiple LANL locations.
As the RPP Team Leader, you will:
Supervise and mentor Respiratory Protection Technicians who perform respirator fit-testing, issuance, sanitation, maintenance, and training support.
Coordinate multi-site operations, ensuring consistent implementation across RPP service locations, including scheduling of staff, resource allocation, workload balancing, and ensuring coverage for mission-critical operations.
Manage and improve respirator inventory processes, including oversight of equipment tracking, lifecycle management, readiness checks, and implementation of scalable inventory systems and digital tools.
Ensure the program's compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134, DOE 10 CFR 851, and LANL institutional requirements.
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, workflow guidance, training content, and documentation needed to support RPP activities.
Lead quality assurance initiatives, internal assessments, and corrective actions to improve service delivery and operational reliability.
Build and maintain strong partnerships with customers, facility operations, logistics, occupational health, and other OSH programs to ensure timely, high-quality support.
Promote a culture of safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement, ensuring the RPP team contributes effectively to LANL's mission execution and compliance framework.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Supervisory or technical leadership experience in respiratory protection, industrial hygiene, safety operations, or related technical fields.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams performing respirator fit-testing, issuance, training support, or equipment maintenance.
Strong knowledge of respiratory protection program requirements, including OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134, respirator @types, limitations, fit-testing methods, cleaning/sanitation protocols, and program documentation standards.
Proven ability to manage and improve operational workflows, including scheduling, process mapping, resource coordination, and metrics-based program evaluation.
Experience implementing or managing inventory or asset-tracking systems, including digital or enterprise-level tools used for equipment control, lifecycle management, and operational reporting.
Effective communication skills and demonstrated ability to engage with employees, customers, facility operations, and management across multiple organizations.
Ability to handle sensitive operational demands while maintaining professionalism, service orientation, and attention to detail.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" level clearance.
Training/Certifications: Training or experience in managing personal protection equipment, processes, and personnel in a complex, high-risk operational environment.
Education/Experience: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 5 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
Strong understanding of Department of Energy (DOE) requirements, including 10 CFR 851 Worker Safety and Health Program and Integrated Safety Management (ISM).
Knowledge of LANL and DOE/NNSA missions, as well as LANL management systems and requirements in areas such as personnel, budgeting, procurement, and safety.
Experience supervising respirator fit-testing programs, multi-location service operations, or safety equipment distribution programs.
Experience deploying or managing enterprise-scale systems for tracking equipment, inventory, training, or workflows.
Familiarity with PPE program management or the ability to oversee PPE processes adjacent to RPP operations.
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: 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: Occasional travel to, and work in, other government and private facilities may be required.
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.
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, September 30th. 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 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.
