TA-55 Area Controller (Operations Support Specialist 3) Details

TA-55 Area Controller (Operations Support Specialist 3)

Los Alamos National Laboratory - Los Alamos, NM

Employment Type : Full-Time

What You Will Do

The Area Controller Team (ORI-4) is seeking motivated candidates to fill Operations Support Specialist 3 positions on the day and back shift. ORI-4 is responsible for supporting resource conflict resolution, regarding the allocation of support personnel as necessary for scheduled work activities, such as radiological control technicians (RCTs) or the use of specific rooms in PF-4, across multiple programs with independent milestones and drivers. The team works with programs and line organizations to better understand programmatic priorities, to identify and mitigate potential conflicts, as well as to track the daily status of all work conducted within the Protected Area (PA) TA-55, Area controllers also provide support to the facility release and shift exchange daily. The team serves as the key point of contact for ensuring lab rooms within PF-4 are compliant with transient combustible and housekeeping standards. The ACs also ensure work activities occur on time and within the scope of the floor schedule to mitigate schedule deviations, as well as to support logging and tracking issues within PF-4.

• Assists in the day-to-day execution of floor schedule at TA-55, specifically within PF-4, P-5, and other nuclear areas as needed.
• Ensure work performed is in accordance with the scheduling and execution procedures, and production priorities established by the ALDWP leadership team.
• Ensure compliance with safety/security requirements and take the necessary steps to stop work if continuing a job is unsafe or compromises security.
• Assists production with the integration and coordination of various support resources.
• Support communication between work owning organizations, area controllers, and ORI-2 management.
• Attendance at daily scheduling meetings for coordination and release of work.
• Support quality checks on schedules and log issues as needed.
• Support incident and general issues management investigations and reporting.
• Contribute to the development of new methods and process improvements in relation to operational support activities.
• Coordinate various administrative functions in conjunction with, or in support of, operational program compliance, planning, prioritizing, and scheduling of work activities.
• Contributes to the development of corrective actions that accurately address the apparent and root cause of production issues.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Facility Functions

• Advanced knowledge of facility operations, including familiarity with the following:
• Integrated Safety
• Formality of Operations / Conduct of Operations
• Facility Availability
• Scheduling and Work Week Management
• Safety Basis
• Integrated Work Management
• Continuous Process Improvement
• Demonstrated advanced ability to conceptualize and communicate major elements of facility operations and operational quality assurance to both technical and non-technical personnel.
• Demonstrated advanced ability to field, prioritize and resolve multiple emergent issues simultaneously.

Computing/Business Systems

Intermediate knowledge and demonstrated proficiency with typical business and project management software, computer hardware.

Critical Thinking

Demonstrated skills in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending solutions on problems affecting facility operations and operational quality assurance.

Organizational Skills

Demonstrated attention to detail including strong organizational skills, analytical thinking, observational skills and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to multi-task and adjust to the workings of a dynamic team environment.

Communication

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated advanced skills networking effectively with stakeholders and key contacts outside own area of expertise, both internal and external to the organization.

Customer Service

Exceptional customer service, organizational skills, and ability to interact with all levels of personnel internal and external to the organization.

Clearance: Eligible to obtain a DOE Q Clearance

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree and 5years of directly related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level, postgraduate course work may be desirable.

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to use advanced knowledge of all areas of PF-4 to prioritize and schedule resources.
• Experience with radiological control practices and policies.
• Advanced knowledge of nuclear facility operations.
• Advanced knowledge of typical business and project management software.
• Knowledge of Laboratory policies and procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of requirements drivers such as DOE orders and federal regulations.
• Advanced knowledge of manufacturing scheduling principles and practices.
• Active DOE Q-Clearance or equivalent level DOD Clearance.

Location: This position will be located in Los Alamos, NM.

COVID Vaccine:
The COVID vaccine is mandatory for all Laboratory employees, on-site contractors, and on-site subcontractors unless granted an accommodation under applicable state or federal law. This requirement will apply to those working on-site, those teleworking, and all new hires.

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:

• Due to high demand and need for support on a second shift (1) position is for a nightshift (4 p.m. to 2 a.m.) and will serve as the point-of-contact for all evening and night operations within PF-4.

• The other (1) position will be for a day shift working during normal business hours.

• For full consideration, submit a comprehensive resume reflective of your relevant experience to the job requirements and desired skills stated above.

• While the posted salary range for this position is broad, it is highly unusual for selected applicants to be hired at the top end of the range and more common for selected candidates to grow into the full salary band over time.

• This vacancy will close on April 2, 2022, midnight Mountain Standard Time. Note, if it is determined that there is an adequate applicant pool prior to this date, the position may close as early as March 10, 2022.

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 (paid sick, vacation, 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). Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance which requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon position, additional authorization to access nuclear weapons information may be required that may or may not be available to dual citizens depending upon the circumstances.

• 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.

HRP: This position is subject to the requirements of the DOE Human Reliability Program as specified in 10 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 712, §712.11. These requirements include on going drug and alcohol testing, as well as periodic medical and psychological evaluations.

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.

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.
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 or preference, 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 1-505-665-4444 option 1.Employment Status Full Time