Facilities & Infrastructure Operations Division Director
Full Time
Richland, WA
Posted
Job description
Facilities & Infrastructure Operations Division Director
- Richland, Washington
- Facilities and Operations
- Regular Full-Time
- No
- 05/02/2023
- 7024
- USD $202,300.00/Yr.
- USD $319,700.00/Yr.
Job Description
Overview
The Facilities & Infrastructure Operations Division Director reports to the Operational Systems (OSD) Associate Laboratory Director and plays a critical role to assure PNNL’s and OSD’s success against a broad range of strategic planning and tactical performance requirements. The Facilities & Infrastructure Operations Division Director is responsible for all aspects of the successful management, maintenance, and operations of PNNL’s facilities, grounds, and infrastructure. PNNL’s facilities include a wide variety of contracted and Department of Energy (DOE)-owned administrative, support, and laboratory facilities both located in Richland, WA, Sequim, WA, and other locations comprising more than 2.4 million square feet of space. Laboratory facilities include radiological, chemical, biological, engineering, and marine coastal research capabilities. Support and administrative facilities are comprised of offices and operational support capabilities such as fabrication, maintenance, and warehouse operations.
Responsibilities
The Division Director is responsible for leading more than 325 staff and provides oversight of PNNL’s contracted facility owners in alignment with OSD and PNNL-wide strategies to meet current and future mission needs of DOE and other sponsors. Staff members include facility managers, engineers, and technical staff, and PNNL’s skilled bargaining unit craft. Key responsibilities include:
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Additional Information
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.
Requirements:
Testing Designated Position
This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The candidate selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing for illegal drugs, including marijuana, consistent with the Controlled Substances Act and the PNNL Workplace Substance Abuse Program.
About PNNL
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!
At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, flexible work schedules and telework options. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3-hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.
Commitment to Excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity
Our laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@pnnl.gov.
Drug Free Workplace
PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.
Beginning 05/01/23, if you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn.
Mandatory Requirements
Battelle requires employees to have a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation. Applicants are required to disclose their vaccination status following a conditional offer of employment and must attest to being fully vaccinated with a Center for Disease Control (CDC)-approved COVID-19 vaccination or provide documentation of need for medical or religious exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination requirement.
Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a “country of risk” without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.
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Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance*, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, supplemental parental bonding leave**, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support. Employees are automatically enrolled in our company funded pension plan* and may enroll in our 401k savings plan. Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.
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The Facilities & Infrastructure Operations Division Director reports to the Operational Systems (OSD) Associate Laboratory Director and plays a critical role to assure PNNL’s and OSD’s success against a broad range of strategic planning and tactical performance requirements. The Facilities & Infrastructure Operations Division Director is responsible for all aspects of the successful management, maintenance, and operations of PNNL’s facilities, grounds, and infrastructure. PNNL’s facilities include a wide variety of contracted and Department of Energy (DOE)-owned administrative, support, and laboratory facilities both located in Richland, WA, Sequim, WA, and other locations comprising more than 2.4 million square feet of space. Laboratory facilities include radiological, chemical, biological, engineering, and marine coastal research capabilities. Support and administrative facilities are comprised of offices and operational support capabilities such as fabrication, maintenance, and warehouse operations.
Responsibilities
The Division Director is responsible for leading more than 325 staff and provides oversight of PNNL’s contracted facility owners in alignment with OSD and PNNL-wide strategies to meet current and future mission needs of DOE and other sponsors. Staff members include facility managers, engineers, and technical staff, and PNNL’s skilled bargaining unit craft. Key responsibilities include:
- Maintaining PNNL’s facilities and infrastructure with the highest level of operational reliability and aligned with the operational needs of PNNL’s S&T mission, vision and strategy. This includes responding to events and conditions that may affect facility operability.
- Understanding the condition and operability of PNNL’s facilities and associated systems to support the development and execution of routine and major facility maintenance investment plans.
- Execution of work planning and control to maintain the highest standards for staff safety and in a manner consistent with applicable regulations, codes, and standards. Model, create, and reinforce a culture of excellence, including safety, security, and operational discipline.
- Developing and maintaining productive working relationships with peer Division Directors associated with leadership of PNNL’s campus strategy and development; environmental, health, safety & security (EHS&S); and research and development. This includes providing influence and assurance that PNNL’s campus strategies and EHS&S programs are aligned with operational needs.
- Conducting operations in alignment with Hanford Atomic Metal Trades contract and maintain productive working relationships with bargaining unit staff and leadership.
- Leadership of PNNL’s sustainability program including establishing strategies and actions needed to achieve goals associated with PNNL’s Site Sustainability Plan and reducing PNNL’s carbon footprint.
- Management of approximate $100M facility site service center budget.
- Maintaining engineering configuration management of facility components and systems.
- Management direction and oversight and development of key metrics and performance indicators related to operations, cost, project, and staff performance.
- Enhance cooperation and collaboration in mutually beneficial ways across PNNL, other Department of Energy (DOE) laboratories, and Battelle.
- Apply leadership capability across a large and diverse organization. Provide management direction and oversight for staff, which includes diverse technical resources, and business and operational components of facilities and operations.
- Implement practices to recruit, develop, assess performance, and retain talented staff to support current and future mission needs.
- Responsible for smooth and efficient operations, programs, project execution, and capability development with a day-to-day focus on operational excellence and a long-term focus on aligning organizational capabilities with future PNNL strategy.
- Demonstrated ability to create and implement an organizational vision and strategy.
- Demonstrated management skills including meeting financial and operational expectations.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- BS/BA and 15 years work experience -OR-
- MS/MA or higher and 13 years of experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- The qualified candidate is a recognized leader with vision, a commitment to excellence in facilities and operations services, proven management skills, and the interpersonal skills to work effectively with all PNNL constituencies.
- Experience in Nuclear Facility Operations and programs
- Over 15 years of experience in leadership of facilities and infrastructure operations, engineering, and maintenance.
- Recognized and proven track record with DOE for leadership in the areas of operations, engineering, maintenance, and project management.
- Management of technically and organizationally complex businesses and projects in a key leadership capacity.
- Proven track record of exceptional performance in Federal Management and Operational contractual commitments.
- A record of effective management and service leadership in a laboratory or DOE operational setting.
- Strong interpersonal skills to communicate within and outside PNNL and relate effectively to diverse stakeholders.
- A proven ability to establish improved ways for interfacing with stakeholders and integrating strategies for dealing with the changing needs of research customers and provide creative service models to enable research objectives.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, staff, and leadership development.
Additional Information
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.
Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Background Investigation: Applicants selected will be subject to a federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter in accordance 10 CFR 710, Appendix B.
Drug Testing: All Security Clearance (L or Q) positions will be considered by the Department of Energy to be Testing Designated Positions which means that they are subject to applicant, random, and for cause drug testing. In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for the 12 consecutive months preceding completion of the requisite Questionnaire for National Security Positions (QNSP).
Testing Designated Position
This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The candidate selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing for illegal drugs, including marijuana, consistent with the Controlled Substances Act and the PNNL Workplace Substance Abuse Program.
About PNNL
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!
At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, flexible work schedules and telework options. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3-hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.
Commitment to Excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity
Our laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@pnnl.gov.
Drug Free Workplace
PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.
Beginning 05/01/23, if you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn.
Mandatory Requirements
Battelle requires employees to have a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation. Applicants are required to disclose their vaccination status following a conditional offer of employment and must attest to being fully vaccinated with a Center for Disease Control (CDC)-approved COVID-19 vaccination or provide documentation of need for medical or religious exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination requirement.
Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a “country of risk” without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.
Rockstar Rewards
Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance*, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, supplemental parental bonding leave**, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support. Employees are automatically enrolled in our company funded pension plan* and may enroll in our 401k savings plan. Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.
- Research Associates excluded.
**Once eligibility requirements are met.
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