Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

What You Will Do

The Area Control Operations Team (COO-OIC) is seeking motivated candidates to fill multiple Operations Support Specialist 1 positions to support our 24/7 mission at TA-55 this position requires shift work to meet those demands. ACO 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.

Duties of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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.

• Assists production with the integration and coordination of various support resources.

• 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.

• Ensure work performed is in accordance with the scheduling and execution procedures, and production priorities established by the ALDWP leadership team.

• Support communication between work owning organizations, area controllers, and OIC management.

• Ensure compliance with safety/security requirements and take the necessary steps to stop work if continuing a job is unsafe or compromises security.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Facility Functions

• Entry-Level knowledge of facility operations.

• Ability to follow and inform improvements in procedures, policies, and processes.

• Ability to work closely with team-members, other organizations, and customers to solve problems.

• Ability to review, understand, and execute an end-to-end work process.

• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.

Computing/Business Systems

Entry-Level 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 their 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.

Education/Experience:

Position requires a Associates Degree in a relevant field and two years of relevant experience or , an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of prioritizing and scheduling resources.

• Experience with radiological control practices and policies.

• Entry-Level knowledge of nuclear facility operations.

• Intermediate knowledge of typical business and project management software.

• Entry-Level knowledge of Laboratory policies and procedures.

• Entry-Level knowledge of requirements drivers such as DOE orders and federal regulations.

• Intermediate knowledge of manufacturing scheduling principles and practices.

• Active DOE Q-Clearance or equivalent level DOD Clearance.

Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Walking, Climbing Stairs, Twisting, Typing or Keyboarding, Work in a Radiological Area, Safety Glasses and Eye Protection, PPE Labcoat/Coveralls.

Work Environment: This position requires 24/7 coverage and therefore may require working a rotating shift schedule that includes days, nights and weekends.

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.

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, please provide a comprehensive resume, which outlines how you meet the minimum and desired skills noted above.

• Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea, and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

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 (PTO 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 (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-A/@Aimages/file) 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. 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 (https://int.lanl.gov/policy/documents/P701.pdf) for applicant eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as 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, state, and local 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 (505)-664-6947 opt. 3.