SOSD Senior Mission Support Specialist

Requisition Id 14199 

Overview:  

The Safety and Operations Services Division (SOSD) within the Environmental, Safety, Health & Quality (ESH&Q) Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks to hire an SOSD Senior Mission Support staff member reporting to the SOSD Director. This position provides support to the Division Director in meeting the division’s objectives while maintaining plans and performance monitoring in support of ORNL’s goals, objectives, and mission.  This position will coordinate business planning and performance monitoring activities and reporting across the division, working directly with Group Leaders in structuring and executing plans aimed at continuous improvement in operational performance including areas such as operational culture and accountability; project management; configuration management; compliance; security; quality assurance; environment; and worker safety and health.  Additionally, this position will assist the Division Director by ensuring programmatic goals are delivered, while utilizing resources effectively, efficiently, reliably and in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and ORNL Leadership expectations.  Additionally, this position will maintain insight regarding field deployed staff effectiveness.

This position, with the support of the SOSD Leadership Team, will lead the development and execution of new initiatives to improve operational performance and reliability, facilitate management of operational events, and integrate the Safe Conduct of Research principles into the organizational culture and operations. 

As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an extraordinary 80-year history of solving the nation’s biggest problems. We have a dedicated and creative staff of over 7,000 people! Our vision for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) is to cultivate an environment and practices that foster diversity in ideas and in the people across the organization, as well as to ensure ORNL is recognized as a workplace of choice. These elements are critical for enabling the execution of ORNL’s broader mission to accelerate scientific discoveries and their translation into energy, environment, and security solutions for the nation.

Major Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Ensure that SOSD has the appropriate capabilities to execute its mission.  This includes supporting the Division Director in organizational planning (strategic objectives, business, and facility) necessary to meet current and future mission needs and growth.

• Ensure that risks are properly identified, effectively managed, and appropriately mitigated.

• Work with Group Leaders to develop and manage metrics, monitoring programs, key performance indicators, and assessment programs to ensure that division goals are attained.

• With the division’s QA representative, coordinate division-wide planning and reporting (PEMP updates and annual reporting, performance dashboarding, business planning, risk management, mission readiness, staffing plans, budget development, CAS deliverables).

• Provide support to the division director for various policies and initiatives, including significant HPI/HOP program engagement.

• Represent SOSD on various internal ORNL Committees.

• Manage SOSD onboarding/orientation.

• Coordinate division-level communications and messaging efforts.

• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Basic Qualifications:

• BS degree or higher in a scientific, safety, engineering, or related discipline with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience working with DOE and other national laboratories.

• Familiarity with applicable environmental, safety, waste management, regulations, laws, orders.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to effectively interact with a wide range of stakeholders and partners.

• Demonstrated project management skills.

• Familiarity with DOE regulations, orders, applicable CFRs.

• Familiarity with ORNL processes and procedures.

• Familiarity with OSHA rules, other industry standards regarding health and safety.

• Previous experience with performance monitoring.

• Experience with HPI/HOP, preferably as a qualified practitioner.

• Current DOE Q-clearance.

• MS degree or higher in management, safety, engineering or related discipline. 

• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory.

• Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs.

Special Requirements:

• Q or L clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program.

• Visa sponsorship: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits at ORNL: 

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain talented people. The laboratory offers many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to help you and your family live happy and healthy. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also provided for convenience.

Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.

If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

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This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

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ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply.  UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.