Operator 4- Access Control Officer

Description

Job Title Operator 4- Access Control Officer

Location Los Alamos, NM, US

Organization Name Weapons Facilities Operations Divisions

Minimum Salary 69500

Maximum Salary 110300

What You Will Do

The Weapons Facility Operations (WFO) Division is seeking an Operator to join our dynamic team. WFO is responsible for facilitating mission execution at DARHT (Accelerator Facility), the High Explosives (HE) Sciences, Firing and Detonator Facilities and at the Weapons Engineering Tritium Facility (WETF). The selected candidate will report to the WFO-HE Access Control Team Lead, primarily providing Access Control support for the High Explosive Areas and other facility operations related functions.

Operator 4

The selected candidate will qualify as an Access Control officer and be responsible for multitude of tasks to include, but not limited to: administering access to personnel, personnel accountability, maintain HE activity knowledge, coordinating access with programmatic managers and HE point of contacts, and providing appropriate coverage for after-hours operations. The selected candidate will relay hazards and controls, facilitate emergency response, maintain badge reader and provide site access metrics as requested, assist in procedure updates and development, and participation in projects/assessments. Additionally, the selected candidate will be familiar with the overall facility operations within WFO and provide operational assistance to programmatic customers as directed by the Access Control Team Leader and WFO Operations Manager.

The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate experience with following detailed procedures, documenting actions and logs of activities related to facility operations and access control

• Demonstrate ability to perform assigned tasks with minimal supervision based on demonstrated proficiency.

• Possess excellent interpersonal, written & verbal communication skills.

• Experience working with programmatic customers to achieve laboratory goals.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements

Performance under Pressure

Demonstrated experience working in situations under extreme pressure.

Facility Operations

Basic knowledge/understanding of the facility operations and functions such as: operations, maintenance, facility rounds and surveillances, engineering, safety basis, environmental health and safety, quality assurance, training program, abnormal event response, and contractor assurance.

Operations Support

Experience with basic operations support functions or processes such as: issues management, training, document control and records management, lessons learned, procurement, assessments, and metrics.

Communication & Customer Service

Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills and excellent customer service.

Task Management

Demonstrated experience in decision making, organizing, and prioritizing tasks, and taking initiative.

Self-Starter

Demonstrated experience working independently without much direction.

Education and Years of Relevant Experience for Operator 4

Requires a relevant associate's degree and 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

This position may be subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities. This DOE Order establishes entry-level requirements to ensure employees in the positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.

Desired Qualifications:

Access Control

Knowledge and experience with Access Control processes including badge reader access, facility specific entry training, coordinating with facility and programmatic responsible line managers, coordinating with operations on the plan of the day/plan of the week process.

Conduct of Operations

Knowledge of Conduct of Operations.

Emergency Drills

Experience executing emergency exercises/drills, communication systems and the use of radios, pagers, phones, etc.

Note to Applicants:

Along with your resume, please include a detailed cover letter explaining how you meet each of the minimum requirements and any of the desired qualifications.

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 maternity 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). 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.

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.

Employment Status Full Time

Appointment Type Regular

Regular