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Industrial Hygiene & Safety Professional 3/4

Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos, NM

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$106,400–$176,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Corrective Action, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Dental Insurance, Depth Perception, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Instrumentation, Interpersonal Skills, Laboratory, Lift/Move 35 Pounds, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Mentoring, Operations Security (OPSEC), Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Implementation, Property Management, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Research Skills, Risk, Risk Analysis, Safety/Work Safety, Set Goals, Trend Analysis, Tuition Fees, United States Citizen, United States Department of Energy (DOE), User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Vision Plan, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Los Alamos, NM
POSTED
30+ days ago
What You Will Do

The Associate Laboratory Directorate for Environment, Safety, Health, Quality, and Safeguards and Security (ALDESHQSS) has a need for operational Industrial Hygiene and Safety Professionals supporting LANL programs and projects at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) through the LANL Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Division. Reporting to the IHS Manager for Deployed Services, the Industrial Hygiene and Safety (IHS) Professional will be responsible for developing, recommending, and implementing programs and procedures associated with the recognition, measurement, evaluation, and control of potential health and safety hazards. The IHS Professional will provide daily industrial hygiene and safety support to programmatic and facility organizations to ensure the protection of workers, compliance with Laboratory S&H requirements, and mission success. The IHS Professional will use professional concepts and Laboratory objectives to resolve complex issues creatively. The IHS Professional will collaborate with the work force in developing solutions to complex ESH problems that require in-depth analysis of work activities and data. The IHS Professional will promote safety, security, and quality in all operations; exercises prudent fiscal and property management; promotes teamwork within the organization and across the Laboratory; promotes a positive work environment; and delivers exceptional customer service. This position is an opportunity for a motivated, innovative, and customer focused professional to support an established team.

IH&S Professional 3 ($106,400-$176,000)
The OSH-Deployed Services group seeks Industrial Hygiene and Safety (IHS) Professional(s) to support the Utilities and Infrastructure (UI) and Science, Technologies, and Engineering (STE) teams. This role is expected to be a fully-functioning, seasoned professional who develops, reviews, and supports the implementations of programs and procedures associated with the recognition, measurement, evaluation, and control of potential health and safety hazards.

IH&S Professional 4 ($117,200-$195,400)

In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, the higher level may provide daily industrial hygiene and safety support of programmatic or facility work and/or may manage and administer complex, high-risk institutional industrial hygiene and safety programs or services. The IH/S Professional 4 contributes to the development of organizational goals and objectives and builds productive, high-level, internal and external working relationships to accomplish required tasks with minimal direction.


What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:


  • Advanced knowledge, and demonstrated application, of DOE and regulatory requirements related to industrial hygiene and safety in a research environment.
  • Advanced knowledge of and experience implementing industrial hygiene/safety-related risk assessments and corrective actions.
  • Advanced knowledge and application of techniques and procedures for industrial hygiene exposure assessment (both qualitative and quantitative), to include sampling and sampling techniques/instrumentation, sample analysis, and selection/implementation of controls.
  • Advanced skill in the preparation and communication of industrial hygiene/safety technical information to technical and non-technical personnel.
  • Advanced knowledge and ability to apply the hierarchy of controls to eliminate or mitigate hazards while ensuring mission success.
  • Advanced experience and skill in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending solutions to industrial hygiene and safety related problems.
  • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively within a team environment and provide excellent customer service.
  • Experience supporting Integrated Work Management (IWM) through the development and review of Integrated Work Documents (IWDs).
  • Experience conducting field measurements as part of a comprehensive Exposure Assessment Program.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Q clearance.


Additional Job Requirements for higher level title:

In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:

  • Expert knowledge and experience analyzing complex safety data to identify trends.
  • Expert experience recommending hazard reduction actions.
  • Expert experience independently developing and implementing IH&S programs.
  • Experience mentoring junior staff.
  • Expert experience and skill in preparing expert-level technical reports based on data observations, and current regulations.


Education/Experience at lower level: Position requires a Bachelor's in Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or Safety, and 8 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Education/Experience at higher level: Position requires a Bachelor's in Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or Safety, and 12 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.




Desired Qualifications:

  • Broad knowledge of LANL organizations, operations, and activities.
  • Experience with LANL ESH data collection tools and databases.
  • Expert level knowledge in air monitoring and contamination control.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • A relevant professional certification preferred (eg. CSP, CIH).
  • 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, climb fixed ladders and ladders up to six feet, ability to lift 50 pounds and carry 35 pounds.

Work Environment: Ability to wear respiratory/protective equipment.

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: 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: Along with a resume, applicants should provide a cover letter.

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.

Incentive Compensation Program: The higher level 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.

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Los Alamos National Laboratory