Summary

The Department of Energy's Office of Environmental Management is seeking a dynamic, innovative, and seasoned executive to serve as the Manager of the Los Alamos Field Site. In this role, you will provide executive leadership and strategic direction for the Los Alamos Field Site, overseeing complex programs and operations, fostering collaboration with key stakeholders, and ensuring organizational priorities are effectively carried out in support of the Department's environmental mission.

Duties

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As the Manager, Los Alamos Field Site, you will:

• Provide overall direction and leadership to the Office of Environmental Management, Los Alamos Field Site (EMLA) scope and the activities performed by the Management and Operating (M&O) Contractor, Los Alamos National Security, LLC.
• Serve as the EM senior executive and authorization/approval authority for all nuclear operations and safety bases including execution of the programs, projects, administrative functions and contract terms, conditions, and requirements associated with EMLA.
• Manage the full range of project management activities directly related to EM programs in accordance with Federal laws and Federal and DOE guidelines.
• Within the broad scope of the Department of Energy (DOE) policy, determine, coordinate, execute, and approve programs and policies related to assigned functions; alerting the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Environmental Management on matters not covered by established policy and advising other managers on the formulation of policies and programs involving technical support requirements.
• Administer all contracts executed under his/her authority in accordance with broad policies and primarily through delegations of authority to staff assuring that adequate provision is made to ensure to the health and safety of Government and contractor personnel and the general public.
• Ensure that functions carried out under contracts are executed in a manner that protects Government and contractor personnel and the general public against all environmental, health, and safety hazards arising from the performance of the contract work.
• Ensure that award and administration for all contracts is consistent with all applicable Head of Contracting Activity directives, the Federal Acquisition Regulation, DOE Acquisition Regulation, DOE orders, and applicable guides.
• Implement the requirements for safe operation of nuclear facilities including safety basis process requirements and flow down of approved safety basis documents.
• Implement the principles of the Department's Safety Management System Policy in programs for which the Manager is responsible. This includes the demonstration of an appropriate emphasis on ensuring the technical competence of the Federal staff associated with those programs and the conduct of effective oversight of the accomplishment of the related work products and schedules.
• Approve subcontracts and purchases made by contractors, with authority to take final action within the amount authorized by the APDAS.
• Serve as a member of the Los Alamos Emergency Response organization.
• Make final decisions on technical matters under approved plans and programs as assigned and within delegated authority and commit EMLA to courses of action.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Subject to a 1-year SES probationary period (unless already completed).
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.
• File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278 within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
• You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents:

• Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back,
• FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and
• SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information)

Qualifications

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

APPLICANTS MUST MEET ALL OF THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume must clearly demonstrate that you possess the following technical qualifications.

TQ 1: Evidence of the ability to manage and/or oversee large and complex commercial and/or government facilities that handle chemical, petroleum, hazardous and/or radioactive materials and ensure performance and operations expectations are met.

TQ 2: Evidence of the ability to establish, implement, manage, or oversee rigorous and effective quality assurance and integrated safety management programs.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. There are five ECQs:

• ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.
• ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
• ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
• ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.
• ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

Education

There are no education requirements for this position.

Additional information

Veterans Preference: Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES.

Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders. Individuals selected for SES positions members may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines, and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm

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Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx)

OPM must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.