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Overview

The Associate Laboratory Director (ALD) for Operational Systems leads the Operational Systems Directorate (OSD), stewards its core capabilities, and is responsible for its performance. This position reports to the Laboratory Director and is a member of the Laboratory Leadership Team (LLT). This position is accountable for the integration of OSD with all other PNNL organizations to achieve the PNNL mission. The role supports a range of strategic initiatives and tactical activities including management of all facilities and infrastructure; environment, health, safety, and security; campus planning, engineering, and project management; and nuclear operations and assurance programs. The directorate comprises over 700 technical and support staff including about 250 members of a collective bargaining unit.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the vision and strategy for OSD.

• Lead a team of senior leaders who manage facilities operations, infrastructure and capital projects, construction management, environmental health and safety, security, and nuclear operations in accordance with expectations of the PNNL prime contract.

• Steward Laboratory facilities as part of PNNL’s Operating Model (one of the capability management lifecycles)

• Accountable for the financial performance of the OSD directorate and the timely execution of capital projects and PNNL initiatives

• Influence a variety of stakeholders and establish collaborative relationships within PNNL and with key external stakeholders, especially the U.S. Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest Site Office (PNSO)

• Set and achieve critical, financial, safety, security, operational, and programmatic measures.

• Deploy robust and diverse hiring practices and develop the next generation of OSD leadership.

• Maintain operational excellence and full integration across all organizational elements of OSD and other organizations within PNNL.

• Represent PNNL operations at executive committee meetings, external interactions, and board and community engagements.

• Build strong collaborative partnership with research organization to ensure safe and efficient operations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Good verbal, written communication, negotiation, and presentation skills

• Strong interpersonal skills

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study with 20 plus years of progressively responsible experience in relevant disciplines -OR- Advanced degree in relevant field of study plus 18 years of progressively responsible experience in relevant disciplines. Disciplines to be considered include facilities and infrastructure; environment, health, safety, and security; project management; and/or nuclear operations and assurance programs.

• Line Management experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five years experience in a wide variety of operational environments, such as those involving radiological or nuclear hazards.

• Five years experience in facilities and infrastructure management, emergency and threat response, and scientific capability development.

• Five years experience in capital project management for government research environment.

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 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.

Testing Designated Position

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.

Commitment to Excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity

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 .

Drug Free Workplace

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.

HSPD-12 PIV Credential Requirement

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.

Mandatory Requirements

Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a “country of risk” without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.

Rockstar Rewards

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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Notice to Applicants

PNNL lists the full pay range for the position in the job posting. Starting pay is calculated from the minimum of the pay range and actual placement in the range is determined based on an individual’s relevant job-related skills, qualifications, and experience. This approach is applicable to all positions, with the exception of positions governed by collective bargaining agreements and certain limited-term positions which have specific pay rules.

As part of our commitment to fair compensation practices, we do not ask for or consider current or past salaries in making compensation offers at hire. Instead, our compensation offers are determined by the specific requirements of the position, prevailing market trends, applicable collective bargaining agreements, pay equity for the position type, and individual qualifications and skills relevant to the performance of the position.

Minimum Salary

USD $327,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $442,000.00/Yr.