What You Will Do
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is seeking an accomplished senior leader to serve as Division Leader for Environmental Protection and Compliance (EPC-DO) within the Associate Laboratory Directorate for Environment, Safety, Health, and Quality (ALDESHQ). This position provides strategic, operational, and technical leadership for a diverse portfolio of environmental protection, regulatory compliance, and waste management programs that enable mission execution while protecting workers, the public, and the environment.
The Division Leader reports directly to the Associate Laboratory Director for Environment, Safety, Health, and Quality and plays a critical role in aligning environmental stewardship with national security mission priorities.
As the EPC Division Leader, you will:
Provide strategic vision, leadership, and accountability for Laboratory-wide environmental protection, compliance, and sustainability programs.
Direct and oversee compliance with a broad portfolio of federal and State of New Mexico regulatory frameworks, including but not limited to:
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act
DOE Orders and Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
Biological, cultural, and land resource protection
Lead regulatory engagement and sustain trusted, professional relationships with oversight agencies such as DOE/NNSA, the Los Alamos Site Office, and the New Mexico Environment Department.
Ensure effective policy development, implementation, and flow-down of regulatory requirements across Laboratory operations.
Drive fact-based decision-making to anticipate, mitigate, and resolve environmental risk, compliance challenges, and liability exposure.
Champion a customer-focused service model that supports programmatic mission success while maintaining compliance excellence.
Lead workforce planning, succession management, mentoring, recruiting, and retention of a highly skilled, multidisciplinary environmental staff.
Manage resources, budgets, and performance metrics to ensure operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Promote Laboratory objectives related to Integrated Safety Management (ISM), quality, sustainability, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Demonstrated success as a senior leader managing complex environmental, regulatory, or compliance organizations with increasing scope and responsibility.
Extensive knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations, permitting processes, and compliance systems.
Proven ability to lead technical organizations through strategic planning, execution, and change in a highly regulated environment.
Strong record of stakeholder engagement, including regulators, customers, and executive leadership.
Demonstrated experience managing budgets, personnel, and organizational performance in a large, complex institution.
Exceptional communication, collaboration, and consensus-building skills.
Education/Experience: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 15 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
Advanced knowledge of LANL operations, facilities, and organizational structure.
Direct experience working with DOE/NNSA, federal and state regulators, and legal or contractual partners.
Demonstrated leadership in environmental stewardship, sustainability initiatives, and organizational transformation.
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: For full consideration, applicant should submit a resume and a comprehensive cover letter that addresses their vision for the position and how their expertise represents the key requirements.
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.
