What are the responsibilities and job description for the FIE Operations Specialist 3 position at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory?
Overview:
The primary role of the National Security Directorate (NSD) FIE Operations Division (FIE Ops) is to integrate operational capabilities, requirements, and solutions across NSD and the support organizations to enable and enhance effective and efficient project execution in support of the classified NSD mission.
The FIE Operations Specialist brings strong troubleshooting skills and outside the box thinking to problem solving with your team. You understand the importance of process and culture in high performing organizations and thrive in a fast paced, high-tech environment focused on results. A lifelong learner, you’re devoted to the concepts of continuous improvement in everything you do. You have a fearless, positive attitude, and the way in which you achieve success is consistent with the PNNL values of Courage, Integrity, Impact, Collaboration, and Creativity.
This position is full time, on site in Richland, WA, with no remote work option due to the sensitivity of the work.
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Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Note: Applicants will be considered ineligible for security clearance processing by the U.S. Department of Energy until non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for 12 months can be demonstrated.
Testing Designated Position (TDP):
At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, and flexible work schedules. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3 hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.
Commitment to Excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity:
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@pnnl.gov.
Drug Free Workplace:
If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn.
HSPD-12 PIV Credential Requirement:
Protecting U.S. residents and visitors is among our nation’s highest priorities. As adversaries gain access to sophisticated technologies and materials, the threats grow more dynamic and complex—from cyber and nuclear to chemical and biological weapons of mass effect and other forms of terrorism. The PNNL national security mission employs our researchers, tools, and technologies to play a key role in advancing the ability to identify and secure nuclear materials, detect weapons of mass effect, manage nonproliferation treaties, secure our nation's borders, and protect critical infrastructures. PNNL’s scientific discovery and capabilities—rooted in innovative theory, methods, algorithms, and tools—are enabling stronger, more resilient technologies and systems to safeguard national security. Coupled with decades of radiological and nuclear materials expertise, advanced computing and threat analysis capabilities, and a broad fundamental science base, we are identifying and countering emerging threats that have significant impact at home and around the globe.
The primary role of the National Security Directorate (NSD) FIE Operations Division (FIE Ops) is to integrate operational capabilities, requirements, and solutions across NSD and the support organizations to enable and enhance effective and efficient project execution in support of the classified NSD mission.
The FIE Operations Specialist brings strong troubleshooting skills and outside the box thinking to problem solving with your team. You understand the importance of process and culture in high performing organizations and thrive in a fast paced, high-tech environment focused on results. A lifelong learner, you’re devoted to the concepts of continuous improvement in everything you do. You have a fearless, positive attitude, and the way in which you achieve success is consistent with the PNNL values of Courage, Integrity, Impact, Collaboration, and Creativity.
This position is full time, on site in Richland, WA, with no remote work option due to the sensitivity of the work.
Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance*, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, supplemental parental bonding leave**, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support. Employees are automatically enrolled in our company funded pension plan* and may enroll in our 401k savings plan. Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.
- Research Associates excluded.
**Once eligibility requirements are met.
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- Integrates operational capabilities, requirements, and solutions across Research and Support Organizations to enable and enhance safe, effective and efficient project execution in classified spaces in support of the Lab’s mission.
- Maintains an awareness of existing and planned changes in the operational risk profile of assigned envelope.
- Maintains situational awareness of both operational needs and emerging regulatory requirements, providing analysis of options and recommendations to mitigate exposure to operational risk and reduce the frequency of operational upset conditions.
- During upset conditions, assists management in the identification and implementation of immediate actions. This may include leading or participating in critiques, accident investigation, participating in causal analyses, and identifying and managing corrective actions and lessons learned.
- Evaluates the need for and provides necessary Subject Matter Expert (SME) support to line management, staff, and Project Management Offices to assist with project planning, assessment activities and risk identification and mitigation.
- Supports day-to-day work being conducted in classified research and operations spaces including planning for contractors, crafts personnel, and/or visiting researchers as well as the utilization of equipment, systems, and capabilities within their assigned spaces.
- Coordinates operations and preforms duties within the DOE and appropriate regulatory agencies requirements.
In addition to the generalized expectations listed above, the incumbent will also perform the following specific tasks:
- Provide oversight to Lab Assist and Integrated Operations activities (activity planning, assessments, routine operating envelopes, hazard analysis).
- Represent NSD management for secure space related issues, including overseeing equipment and project start-ups.
- Provide Senior Management, Division Directors, Group Leaders, and Team Leaders with information necessary to determine space strategies.
- Communicate R&D needs to Facilities & Operations staff (building managers and engineers).
- Mitigate the impact to R&D activities during outages, facility modifications, etc.
- Interface with Facilities staff to assure appropriate lab modifications and other needed facility changes to support operational needs are completed and meet R&D needs.
- Develop, improve and provide staff with training on various security and safety related topics.
- Ensures that action items and commitments are prioritized, tracked, completed and responded to in a timely and quality manner.
- Working in an operational/production environment; knowledge of monitoring, management, capacity planning and compaction strategy.
- Possess good communication skills, coordinating project expectations between the various project stakeholders (PMs, analysts, developers, and other outside interests).
- Able to work with minimal direct oversight; effectively organize and coordinate work assignments to meet established timetables.
- Tracking and verifying equipment movement (ingress/egress/moves) within the facility, maintaining the vetted equipment list, and keeping the internal and PNNL assets inventory database in sync.
- Facilitating a user management database for EOL equipment, software licenses and purchasing and transferring of equipment.
- Assisting non-operations staff with equipment purchases based on current specifications and an understanding of the requirements for purchasing.
- Assist with CPEM reporting, inventory spot-checks and sanitization of equipment.
Minimum Qualifications:
- BS/BA and 5 years of relevant experience -OR-
- MS/MA or higher and 3 years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in a similar role at a National Laboratory or other DOE site, or research complex.
- Experience with relevant PNNL systems (e.g., EPR/IOPS/Lab Assist/Acquisitions).
- Demonstrated knowledge of organizational policies and systems.
- Operational and technical leadership, strategic planning, management oversight, relationship building, decision making, and strong verbal and written communications.
- Ability to collaborate with research customers and maintain effective relationships with customers.
- Ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them effectively in an evolving environment.
- Active DOE Q or DOD TS clearance
Not Applicable
Additional Information:
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.
Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Background Investigation: Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter in accordance with 10 CFR 710, Appendix B.
- Drug Testing: All Security Clearance positions are Testing Designated Positions, which means that the candidate selected is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for the 12 consecutive months preceding completion of the requisite Questionnaire for National Security Positions (QNSP).
Note: Applicants will be considered ineligible for security clearance processing by the U.S. Department of Energy until non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for 12 months can be demonstrated.
This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The candidate selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing for illegal drugs, including marijuana, consistent with the Controlled Substances Act and the PNNL Workplace Substance Abuse Program.
About PNNL:
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!
At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, and flexible work schedules. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3 hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.
Our laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@pnnl.gov.
PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.
If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn.
In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, new employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.
