What You Will DoLos Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) invites you to join our Engineering Services Fire Protection (ES-FP) team. Fire Protection serves as LANL's authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) for fire protection-related codes, standards, and recommended practices. This position will support the FP Operations Manager in support of Facility Operations, Emergency Response Support, and the LAFD Cooperative Agreement.This position will be filled at the Fire Protection Specialist 4 level.Fire Protection Specialist 4 ($92,300 - $151,000)As a Fire Protection Specialist 4 working with ES-FP, you will use your professional fire protection knowledge, skills and abilities supporting one of the largest and most diverse directorates at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Under limited direction, this position's primary role is assisting the Operations Manager leading team efforts in support of facilities and emergency response support at LANL. You will also perform the duties of the Operations Manager in their absence. As such you will coordinate team and fire department activities in accordance with and compliance of current LANL policies and procedures, NFPA codes and standards, DOE Orders and the Cooperative Agreement through best industry practices. Additionally, you will assist the Operations Manager with the implementation of the LANL fire protection program and assessment of issues, deficiencies, and corrective actions. Central to the above, you will need to provide resolutions to a diverse range of moderately complex problems where analysis of data requires evaluation of multiple factors; demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions; and ability to plan/schedule and or arrange own activities in accomplishing objectives. You will represent the Laboratory at other DOE laboratories and assist in representing LANL to federal agencies, the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, and community organizations. You will develop reports and/or documents relating to the laboratory fire protection program and fire service issues and inquiries, and lead the team developing corrective action plans, mandatory reports and assessments.Additional requirements include:
Responding to unique, one-of-a-kind external/internal requests for information and/or documents relating to worker health and safety, fire protection, and loss prevention issues and inquiries
Serves as an audit liaison for the fire protection program and responds to inquiries from the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), the Inspector General (IG), Department of Energy (DOE), and/or Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB). Also assists management in responding to General Accounting Office (GAO) inquiries
Independently conducts fire protection program analyses, adverse impact analyses, extent of condition surveys and other special studies and proactively prepares options/recommendations for managements consideration
Lead the team in developing reports to meet management needs at all levels and in response to external inquiries
Serves as the lead liaison in developing fire protection and loss prevention performance goals and objectives for the institution
Adheres to and administer policies and programs concerning the laboratory fire protection program
Other duties as directed by management
What You NeedMinimum Job Requirements:Teamwork and LeadershipExperience working in a complex organization of diverse operations, combined with a demonstrated ability to function as a leader of varying teams.Operational FunctionsDemonstrated experience supervising teams with customers in fire protection disciplines with proven ability in reading and interpreting policy and regulation documents. Proven ability in providing professional guidance in interpreting regulations and policies to ensure compliance. Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing, and maintaining documents such as procedures, forms, templates, and/or plans.Computer Business SystemsDemonstrated proficiency in the use of common computer-based software, shared database applications (e.g. Microsoft Office, Adobe Products, Access, Outlook, Oracle, etc.).Communications/Customer ServiceDemonstrated ability leading professional communications and meetings with all levels of personnel, including external interfaces and management. Ability to provide consultative customer service to internal and external customers. Skilled written and oral communication that convey consideration for the unique needs of different audiences.Technical ExpertiseBroad expertise and unique knowledge of applicable federal worker health and safety laws, regulations, executive orders and DOE orders related to fire protection, loss prevention and worker health and safety. Extensive knowledge of the Laboratory's fire protection, loss prevention, and worker health and safety policies, practices and procedures. Strong analytical skills with ability to independently identify, anticipate, and resolve complex problems and make recommendations to management. Extensive experience with demonstrated skill in conducting research, investigating alternatives, and recommending solutions to problems affecting the laboratory fire protection program. Demonstrated experience leading initiatives within safety management programs.Training/Certifications: Certified Fire Protection Specialist training certificate (if not current, obtained within 6 months of hire date).Education/Experience: 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 desirable.Desired Qualifications:
DOE Fire Service experience
DOE Q-Clearance
Working experience with DOE Order 420.1C, DOE Order 1066, and DOE Order 151.1D
Working experience with NFPA 1660, Standard for Emergency, Continuity, and Crisis Management: Preparedness, Response, and Recovery
Experience leading teams in preparedness, planning, or emergency response to nuclear facilities
Note to Applicants: For full consideration, please include a detailed cover letter explaining how you meet each of the minimum requirements and any of the desired qualifications.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.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. 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 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.
