What You Will Do

Use your skills and subject matter expertise to develop and provide technical leadership, oversight, and management of Waste Management Coordinators (WMCs), technicians, and associated subject matter experts for the Waste Management - Waste Generator Services (WM-WGS) group at one of the most important research institutions in the world. Los Alamos National Laboratory is looking for an outstanding Waste Services Manager to enhance the leadership and working experience for our employees while supporting cradle-to-grave waste management operations for non-hazardous, hazardous, chemical, radioactive and mixed wastes.

Reporting to the WM-WGS Group Leader, the Waste Services Manager (Team Leader, Environmental Manager 3) is responsible for driving operational excellence; acting as the change manager for the team with a focus on creative problem solving; ensuring operational performance metrics; managing projects and generating high quality deliverables; and overseeing a customer focused approach to waste management to include characterization, profile planning, packaging, storage, treatment and disposal. You will help motivate team members to achieve and exceed goals, milestones, and deliverables; contribute directly to the Laboratory Agenda on waste initiatives; and will help foster a professional and collaborative working environment. While meeting waste management commitments you will be driving process improvements and developing the skills and morale of the team of 20 waste management professionals. The Team Leader ensures development and maintenance of the capabilities necessary to support programmatic mission success through resource allocation, succession planning and execution of programs/projects, as well as mentoring, recruiting, and retaining qualified staff.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Leadership:

Demonstrated experience providing technical, project, and professional leadership and oversight to an inclusive team/organization in all aspects of organizational management, including directing assignments, managing waste disposal and facility operations, overseeing personnel responsibilities, mentoring, workforce optimization, staffing coordination, performance and salary management, and succession planning, while ensuring a safe and secure work environment.

Collaboration:

Experience collaborating across organizational boundaries; with proven communication and interpersonal skills; professionally interacting with managers, regulators, customers, and waste generators; fostering effective mutually beneficial working relationships; with the ability to change mindsets or gain acceptance to maintain compliance without damaging relationships.

Strategic Planning and Tactical Execution:

Strong record supporting strategic planning for short- and enduring long- term missions, technical advocacy, innovation, and operational excellence in executing complex technical programs, setting objectives, managing risk, eliminating obstacles and challenges, meeting milestones and communicating progress.

Regulation and Compliance:

Advanced knowledge and experience in hazardous and radioactive waste management and shipping operations to include field implementation of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA); Department of Energy (DOE) Order 435.1 Radioactive Waste Management; waste program development and implementation waste planning, sampling, profiling, characterization, packaging, storing, certification, transportation, and off-site disposition; compliance with waste acceptance criteria; waste management documentation and waste related business systems and databases.

Project Management:

Experience applying project management principles to set and achieve project scope, schedule, priorities, and deliverables while managing risk and without compromising compliance.

Education/Experience: Position requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 5 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

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

Desired Qualifications:

Federal and State Regulations:

Knowledge and experience with federal and state environmental and waste management regulations, policies, and procedures including but not limited to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments, Hazardous Waste Packaging and Transportation, and Radioactive Materials Shipping.

Additional Education and Certifications:

Advanced degree in a related field and certification and experience as an Advanced Hazardous Materials Radioactive Materials, and Mixed Waste Shipper as per 49 CFR requirements.

Safety and Security:

Knowledgeable of Integrated Work Management (IWM) and Integrated Safety and Security Management (ISSM) procedures. Knowledge of Classified Matter Protection and Control, Cyber Security, Q Clearance and Security Clearance responsibilities and HRP Manager Certification.

Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Work Environment:

General Work Environment: Working overtime or an irregular schedule; Domestic/foreign travel; Working off-shift/rotating schedule.

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: Please provide a comprehensive resume that addresses the key requirements, job skills, and desired qualifications of the position.

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). 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 (https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0472.2-BOrder-chg1-pgchg) for additional information.

426.2: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry-level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.

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.

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, October 31st. 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 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.