Manager, Los Alamos Field Site

US Department of Energy Headquarters; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Energy Headquarters seeks a dynamic executive to manage the Los Alamos Field Site, providing leadership, strategic direction, and oversight of complex programs and operations that support the Department's environmental mission.

The role requires demonstration of ECQs and TQs, with evidence of managing large facilities handling hazardous materials, and a proven ability to drive safety and quality programs across diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• ECQs and TQs demonstrated in resume (2 pages max).
• Experience overseeing large, complex facilities handling hazardous materials.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective quality assurance and safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for the Los Alamos Field Site.
• Oversee complex programs and operations to meet organizational priorities.
• Foster collaboration with key stakeholders across federal and contractor teams.
• Ensure performance and operations meet safety, quality, and mission requirements.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Graduate degree in a relevant field

Job description

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.

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.