What You Will Do
The Logistics Division is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Operations Manager 4 to provide technical leadership, oversight and management for the Logistics Heavy Equipment Roads and Grounds (LOG-HERG) Group consisting of direct and deployed employees and craft resources. The manager will interface with a variety of customers including Maintenance, Construction, Field Work Supervisors (LOG-SUP), Programmatic Customers, Facility Operations Directorates, Warehousing, Logistics Central Shops, and Logistics Training to provide the trained and qualified craft resources and institutional business lines in support of the national security mission. The LOG-HERG manager will be required to facilitate a full customer service model that provides centralized coordination of Logistics and Craft business functions in support of customer work execution across the site.
The responsibility of the Logistics Heavy Equipment Roads and Ground Manager may include but are not limited to:
- Day to day management of over 500 craft employees (Teamsters, Operating Engineers, Masons, and Laborers)
- Day to day management of fueling; transit services (taxi; shuttles, protocol); hoisting and rigging support; vehicle and heavy equipment shop; equipment and fleet rentals; snow removal; traffic control; material recycling facility and trash pickup; aggregate stockpile; and pest control
- Work with MSS, FODs, superintendents, and other stakeholders/customers in the performance of their duties to include problem solving, work mentoring, and lessons learned
- Recommend and implement changes to ensure efficient deployment and business services while balancing customer expectations with exemplary customer service levels
- Work with training organizations to develop and implement training efficiencies in support of worker qualifications and technical growth
- Establish and execute departmental and organizational goals, policies and procedures
- Identify opportunities for performance improvements for business, work performance, policies and programs
- In conjunction with senior management, establish and manage activities to meet short-term and long-term goals by developing and utilizing KPIs and metrics
- Will interact with Craft Union representatives and Labor Relations
- Additional duties as assigned
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Demonstrated experience and skill in management, supervision, and human resource administration of assigned employees
- Demonstrated experience leading and managing a diverse organization or multidisciplinary teams to include providing technical direction; program execution; mentorship; good business practices, team building and resolving conflict
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in maintenance and construction in Nuclear or Non-Nuclear Facilities (e.g., Light Science and industry, Low Hazard, Moderate Hazard, High hazard)
- In-depth knowledge and ability to understand work hazards, safety practices, lock-out/tag-out, and other safety or compliance policies and procedures
- Demonstrated success in effectively interfacing with all levels of stakeholders such as LANL management, NNSA/DOE staff, vendors, and customers at all levels or DOE equivalent
- Demonstrated excellence as a leader in a customer service environment and demonstrated capability to build and maintain customer and stakeholder relationships
- Demonstrated success at strategic and tactical level planning, funding advocacy, ability to identify, propose, and implement solutions to improve organizational efficiency in collaboration with other organizations for business and safety operations
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Q level clearance
Education/Experience: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 8 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience working with LANL Collective Bargaining Agreements
- Experience utilizing LANL business systems (e.g. timekeeping, payroll, training and certification, and performance reviews)
- Experience with operational business systems (e.g. Asset Suite or AssetWorks or industry equivalent EAM or ERP)Experience preparing and presenting safety and technical briefings to a diverse workforce and upper management.
- Experience working with Labor Relations
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge and experience with conduct of maintenance, and conduct of operations or DOE equivalent
- Knowledge of LANL budget practices
- Active Q clearance or equivalent
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.
Work Schedule:Full-time onsite
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 cover letter that details how you meet the qualifications for the position.
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (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. 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.
Term position: Regular-status Laboratory employees applying for term-status positions may retain regular status with approval of the cognizant Principle Associate Director.
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 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, September 30th. 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. 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.L
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