OverviewAt PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget.
The Operational Systems Directorate (OSD) leads delivery of PNNL’s 10-year, $1.2 billion campus construction portfolio— the single largest construction and modernization effort in the Laboratory’s history. OSD oversees operations and facility services, maintenance, and infrastructure planning.
A team of nearly 800 staff comprise OSD, spanning in a wide range of disciplines, including craftspeople, engineers, construction professionals, technicians, scientists, administrators, and specialists. Together, they ensure that PNNL’s assets, services, and OSD-led programs are managed and performing safely, securely, reliably, effectively, and efficiently.
The directorate stewards more than $250 million in annual budget authority; managing more than 2.5 million square feet of facility space across two campuses; overseeing approximately 200 regulatory program areas; and executing a multi-million-dollar facility and infrastructure project portfolio.
The mission of the Environment, Health, Safety and Security (EHS&S) Division is to minimize risks, assure compliance with regulatory standards, and promote a culture of safety, health, and environmental stewardship.
EHS&S focuses on reducing environmental impact, promoting employee health, preventing workplace incidents, and safeguarding physical and information security. Core functions include risk assessment, safety training, environmental stewardship, health monitoring, emergency preparedness, and implementing security measures. EHS&S fosters a culture of safety, maintainability, and continuous improvement, ensuring operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and long-term organizational resilience.
We’re seeking a detail oriented team member who can collaborate with multiple stakeholders in support of our Worker Safety and Health Program. Our ideal candidate will work to help the program verify, validate, and authenticate a variety of records while overseeing and assessing our new hazard recognition process within the Integrated Safety Management program. The candidate will assist worker safety and health in elevating our visibility and reputation throughout PNNL through frequent interaction and recognition efforts contributing to the safe and secure posture PNNL has in compliance with DOE requirements.
This is a position for a multi-tasker who is able to communicate effectively. In this role, you will leverage your organizational talents to assist program staff in documenting their requirements and managing records. Additionally, this role will conduct space hazard assessments routinely identifying and documenting compliance, concerns, and associated actions. This position is expected to coordinate with staff throughout the lab on promoting a safe environment at PNNL.
A normal week includes creating, tracking, and maintaining appropriate records and data. Managing documents, records, and hazard data. Interacting with federal agencies, scientists and researchers, and individuals at all levels of the organization identifying gaps and concerns while using analytical thinking to facilitate solutions.
This position will have multiple priorities with complexities requiring you to analyze and identify appropriate solutions. You will collaborate with PNNL staff on hazard recognitions and corrective actions to ensure a safer work environment. Your quality of work is excellent, your documents are accurate and you enjoy data analysis. You will act as a backup for subject matter experts and assist in interpreting requirements and applying them to a variety of situations.
Job Complexity:
You will review procedures, established process, and exercise your judgement in determining the appropriate actions to take. You will spend a large amount of time assessing data, developing reports, and documenting trends. You will learn the governing documents and implementation methods of applicable requirements and assist with developing solutions, tasks, and other actions. You will provide excellent customer service by being a representative and advocate for the worker safety and health program.
Discretion:
This position requires the ability to acquire, review, analyze, and process information. You will handle business sensitive and personally identifiable information and demonstrate discretion and good operational security. You will be expected to exercise judgment and apply solutions in determining appropriate actions.
Authorities and Accountabilities:
- Collaborate with subject matter experts on tasks and deliverables.
- Ensure quality of and accuracy of information in produced deliverables.
- Build and maintain relationships with the Worker Safety and Health team, PNNL staff, and the Department of Energy.
- Provide records expertise on Worker Safety and Health documents, forms, and information.
- Possess the ability to effectively interface and collaborate with a diverse set of customers both internal and external.
- Provide technical direction to PNNL staff on appropriate actions to take for hazard recognition.
- Continue to improve the PNNL safety culture.
- Conduct multiple assessments and consolidate data from other sources and assessment to determine corrective actions and trending.
- Take on additional work and duties within job family expectations, as assigned by your line manager.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with DOE Records.
- Experience working in Worker Safety and Health.
- Knowledge of hazard recognition practices in a scientific/laboratory environment.
- A background in assessments.
- Exemplary customer service skills.
- Detail oriented.
- Works within established priorities, procedures, processes and requirements requiring judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations.
- Ability to work in a team environment with multiple groups to meet business goals.
- Affiliation with the Procedure Professionals Association (PPA) and their documents standards.
Additional InformationNot Applicable.
Testing Designated PositionThis is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP).
About PNNLPacific 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, and flexible work schedules. 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 and Equal Employment OpportunityOur laboratory is committed to fostering a work environment where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect while solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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 WorkplacePNNL 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.
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.
Security, Credentialing, and Eligibility RequirementsIn accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, new employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.
For foreign national candidates:
If you have not resided in the U.S. for three consecutive years, you are not eligible for the PIV credential and instead will need to obtain a favorable Local Site Specific Only (LSSO)risk determination to maintain employment. Once you meet the three-year residency requirement, you will be required to obtain a PIV credential to maintain employment.
Mandatory RequirementsPlease 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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Notice to ApplicantsPNNL lists the full pay range for the position in the job posting. Starting pay is calculated from the minimum of the pay range and actual placement in the range is determined based on an individual’s relevant job-related skills, qualifications, and experience. This approach is applicable to all positions, with the exception of positions governed by collective bargaining agreements and certain limited-term positions which have specific pay rules.
As part of our commitment to fair compensation practices, we do not ask for or consider current or past salaries in making compensation offers at hire. Instead, our compensation offers are determined by the specific requirements of the position, prevailing market trends, applicable collective bargaining agreements, pay equity for the position type, and individual qualifications and skills relevant to the performance of the position.
Minimum SalaryUSD $78,000.00/Yr.
Maximum SalaryUSD $102,500.00/Yr.
