Operations Support Specialist 4 - Radiation Protection / Construction (DOE/LANL)Location: Los Alamos, NM | TA-55, PF-4 (Plutonium Facility) | Tech Area 51-0174 | 100% Onsite
Compensation: $65 - $70/hr
Schedule: 4x10s
Duration: Up to 3 years, with possibility of extension or conversion
Travel: Long-term travel required
Per Diem / Relocation: Per diem available for long-term travel
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required
Clearance: DOE Q Clearance required; no prior clearance needed to start
Key Responsibilities- Provide Radiation Protection oversight and technical support for construction and field activities within a DOE Category II nuclear facility
- Support project teams, engineers, and construction crews in maintaining safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence
- Coordinate closely with facility operations, safety, and project management staff throughout the project lifecycle
- Ensure work is executed in accordance with DOE and LANL radiological and nuclear safety requirements
- Communicate clearly and collaboratively across technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Support long-term field assignments, including extended travel as required by project needs
Required Qualifications- S. Citizenship required
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance
- Demonstrated experience in DOE construction environments
- Demonstrated experience in a DOE Category II Nuclear Facility
- Demonstrated experience in a DOE Plutonium Facility
- No degree required, bachelor's degree or equivalent experience acceptable
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written
- Strong collaboration and organizational skills
Desired Skills- Navy Nuclear program background highly desired
- Experience operating as a technical leader on complex, high hazard nuclear facility projects
- Ability to manage competing priorities across field and construction activities
Education and Experience Requirements- No specific degree required; BS or equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
- No specific certifications required
- No specific software knowledge requirements
Mandatory Requirements - Read Before Applying- Demonstrated DOE construction experience required, candidates without this will not be considered
- Demonstrated DOE Category II Nuclear Facility experience required, candidates without this will not be considered
- Demonstrated experience in a DOE Plutonium Facility required, candidates without this will not be considered
- Must be willing and able to work 100% onsite in Los Alamos, NM, including long-term travel as needed
