What You Will DoThe Sustainability Program manages, implements, and tracks goals set by presidential executive orders and DOE policies. These goals include optimizing energy and water consumption, electrifying buildings and transportation, and decarbonizing operations and electricity sources.The Sustainability Program within the Utilities and Infrastructure (UI) Division is seeking an energetic and passionate individual, who has a background in data analysis, analytics and database management and integration. The selected candidate will work with existing members of the Sustainability Team to assist in site-wide energy, water and green house gas (GHG) emissions management assignments for the Laboratory, comply with Presidential Executive Orders (EO) and Department of Energy (DOE) Orders and the Net-Zero Emissions initiative. The Sustainability Program covers a broad spectrum of disciplines including sustainable buildings, water management, net-zero emissions planning, and project management. Our workforce enjoys a collegial work environment focused on creative problem solving and collaboration.Duties as assigned may include, but not limited to the following:
Monitor, analyze, interpret, and establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) at the building and campus level.
Calculate and track energy, water, GHG emissions, cost savings and other related data from identified projects and/or existing databases.
Update and improve metrics database and dashboards for reporting compliance.
Proactively analyze data to identify issues, answer key questions, and track key metrics.
Create and maintain rich interactive visualizations through data interpretation and analysis, with reporting components from multiple data sources.
Work collaboratively with staff and stakeholders to support day-to-day operations and identify opportunities to increase energy/water efficiency, implement innovative technologies and on-going commissioning (OCx).
Perform other duties as assigned.
What You NeedMinimum Job Requirements:Technical Expertise: Awareness of and experience working with environmental protection regulations, policies, and procedures. Working knowledge of relevant federal, state and local environmental, occupational health, legislation, regulations and executive orders, including regulatory agreements and consent orders.Business Acumen: Customer service orientation and consultation skills to successfully partner with client organizations to implement sound environmental practices. Strong communication and writing skills, to include preparing and presenting environmental protection reports. Experience collaborating with internal and external groups to promote open and effective communication.Technology: Experience working with databases, dashboards, and data visualization techniques.Education/Experience: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree and 2 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.Desired Qualifications:
Understanding of all Laboratory and regulatory environmental protection requirements.
Experience working with SQL databases and data visualization platforms such as MicroStrategy, ArcGIS Online, and SkySpark.
Experience developing forecasts.
Experience presenting data and metrics to upper-level management or executive leadership, who may not have the technical expertise.
Active Q Clearance.
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: For full consideration, applicants must submit a comprehensive cover letter that specifically addresses their knowledge and experience as it relates to the job duties and knowledge of the position.Where You Will WorkLocated 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 DetailsDirective 206.2- Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2 (https://directives.nnsa.doe.gov/supplemental-directive/sd-0206-0002) . 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 (https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0472.2-BOrder-chg1-pgchg) 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 P701 (https://int.lanl.gov/policy/documents/P701.pdf) for applicant eligibility requirements.Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to 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 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 1-505-664-6947 option 2 and then option 3.
