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Fire Protection Specialist 3/4

Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos, NM

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$87,800–$143,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Building Codes, Chemical Processes, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Projects, Construction Safety, Construction Support, Customer Support/Service, Datasheets, Dental Insurance, Design Document, Documentation, Facilities Management, Facilities and Maintenance, Fire Alarm, Fire Assessment, Fire Safety, Hazard Analysis, Laboratory, Laboratory Management, Leadership, Life Safety Systems, Loss Prevention, Mentoring, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Needs Assessment, Operations Security (OPSEC), Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Program Evaluation, Protective Services, Regulatory Compliance, Risk, Risk Management, Surveillance, System Operations, System Test, Systems Analysis, Systems Maintenance, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Testing, Training/Teaching, Tuition Fees, United States Citizen, United States Department of Energy (DOE), Vision Plan
LOCATION
Los Alamos, NM
POSTED
3 days ago
What You Will Do
The Engineering Services - Fire Protection Engineering (ES-FPE) Group is the Laboratory's central fire protection engineering and program support entity, responsible for providing institutional technical direction and support for the Lab's nuclear and nonnuclear facilities and programs. ES-FPE is seeking Fire Protection Specialists to provide subject matter expertise in facility design & construction and facility operations & maintenance.

Fire Protection and Life Safety Subject Matter Expert (SME) Support

  • Provide technical support to laboratory facility management and programmatic organizations.
Construction Project Support
  • Provide plan review and approval for construction projects.
Lab-wide Fire Alarm System Operations and Maintenance

  • Oversee the operations and maintenance of the lab-wide fire alarm system.
Fire Protection and Life Safety System Commissioning, Testing, and Maintenance

  • Oversee the commissioning, periodic testing, and maintenance of fire protection and life safety systems
Code Compliance and Regulatory Support

  • Develop equivalencies and exemptions to DOE Directives, building and NFPA codes.
  • Provide technical reviews of proposed new activities for fire protection program adherence.

This position will be filled at either the Fire Protection Specialist 3 or 4 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Fire Protection Specialist 3 ($87,800 - $143,000)
  • Demonstrative ability to perform detailed technical reviews of facility design documents including designs, plans, submittals, project specifications and similar documents and provides effective, actionable comments
  • Advanced experience in effectively communicating compliance concerns both verbally and in writing for management, customers, peers, and/or craft personnel
  • Experience in design or plans review of fire protection and life safety features of building and of fire protection systems, or experience in documented assessment, analysis, or evaluation of fire hazards and risks of facilities or processes
  • Proven leadership in teaching and mentoring more junior staff
The successful candidate will be expected to perform the following duties of this position, but duties are not necessarily limited to: Providing fire protection and life safety subject matter expert (SME) technical support to the laboratory facility management and programmatic organizations; preparing and maintaining fire hazard analyses and related documentation for complex laboratory, radiological, and nuclear facilities; construction project support, plan review and approval; Lab-wide fire alarm system operations and maintenance; wildland fire risk reduction initiatives; performing facility fire protection and life safety system assessments; fire protection and life safety system commissioning, periodic testing and maintenance oversight; preparation of equivalencies and exemptions, development of equivalencies and exemptions to DOE Directives, building and NFPA codes; and technical reviews of proposed new activities for fire protection program adherence. You will work with all levels of LANL management and interact with external agencies and/or community organizations, and review and recommend actions on fire protection program related issues.

Fire Protection Specialist 4 ($96,600 - $158,000)
  • Demonstrated leadership aptitude including clear focus on professional customer service, as well as regulatory compliance
  • Experience in evaluating fire protection needs, concerns, and requirements to solve complex problems through creative problem solving and appropriate compromise
  • Experience in developing process, program, or project documentation to incorporate and/or implement fire protection or life safety objectives and criteria

In addition to the duties outlined above, the primary duties of this position include sustaining and monitoring fire protection and loss prevention programs; facility and program fire protection assessment/surveillance program implementation; mentoring and technical leadership of staff; interface with nuclear facility safety basis professionals; and maintaining Laboratory fire protection engineering and maintenance standards. This position requires working with all levels of Laboratory management and representing the Division and Laboratory to internal customers, external agencies, and community organizations. As a senior level position, the candidate will review, recommend actions, and provide leadership on fire protection and loss prevention related issues for the Laboratory.


Education/Experience at Fire Protection Specialist 3: 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.

Education/Experience at Fire Protection Specialist 4: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree and 12 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 expected.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Active Q Clearance
  • Certification as Certified Fire Protection Specialist, Certified Plans Examiner, and/or Certified Fire Inspector (NFPA or ICC)
  • Experience with protection of property, assets, and operations as highly-protected risks (HPR), such as FM Global datasheets, or AXA XL property risk guidelines
  • Experience with fire protection and life safety aspects applicable to chemical processes, wet chemistry and laser laboratories, radiological laboratories, high-hazard, and nuclear facilities
  • Knowledge of DOE-O-420.1C, DOE-STD-1066, LANL Engineering Standards Manual, and Conduct of Engineering (CoE) work principles

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, please provide a comprehensive resume, which outlines how you meet the minimum and desired skills noted above.

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.

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.

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