What You Will Do

Reporting to the Occupational Safety and Health - Industrial Safety and Hygiene (OSH-ISH) Industrial Hygiene Team Leader, the Health and Safety (H&S) Tech 3 will be responsible for supporting the Respiratory Protection Program (RPP) and other health and safety duties, as assigned. The OSH-ISH group is a key component of the OSH Division, within the ESHQ Associate Level Directorate (ALD).

The Respiratory Protection Technician will support the Respiratory Protection Program, as needed, to help train LANL employees on the use, inspection, and fit testing of all forms of respiratory protection, including, N95's, Half-Mask and Full-Face tight-fitting air-purifying respirators, and tight-fitting and loose-fitting powered air-purifying respirators and potentially more. The technician may also train LANL employees on the use of the different respirator cartridges to protect them from different airborne contaminants. Additionally, they may assist with scheduling employees for fit-testing and training appointments. The technician may also be required to become a Designated Purchase Requestor (DPR) and assist with equipment purchases and equipment distribution duties.

The H&S Tech 3 will perform work in an office setting as well as supporting the RPP team in the fit testing/training room. RPP "customers" work in non-reactor nuclear and chemical facilities where radioactive materials and chemicals are used. Possibly utilizing personal protective clothing, dosimetry, self-monitoring, and bioassay monitoring as a condition to access and work in many LANL facilities.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Precise and timely recordkeeping, written documentation processing and deliverable execution.
• Ability to comprehend technical and regulatory documents as they pertain to health and safety.
• Demonstrated ability to succeed in team and customer service-oriented environments.
• Capacity to interface directly with clientele under circumstances of compliance.
• Proficient computer skills and demonstrated proficiency with standard software applications to include, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in interfacing with database management systems.
• Superior interpersonal skills as demonstrated by successfully working with a wide variety of customers and team members.

Education/Experience: Position requires a High School Diploma and 2-4 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Technical institute graduate or associate's degree may be preferred.

Desired Qualifications:

• Capacity to comprehend DOE and LANL IH and safety requirements, as they pertain to respiratory protection.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures as they pertain to worker health and safety, including DOE specifics 10 CFR 851 and 850 for example.
• Moderate experience supporting a technical operation consisting of a large (>2000 individuals) clientele.
• Awareness level experience with a respiratory protection program; to possibly include fit-testing, respirator selection and respirator protection program administration.
• Some medical background is preferred but not required, i.e. EMT, CNA, etc.
• Basic First Aid

Work Environment:

Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

§ PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network

§ Dental and vision insurance

§ Free basic life and disability insurance

§ Paid childbirth and parental leave

§ Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)

§ Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

§ Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)

§ Onsite gyms and wellness programs

§ Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q(Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

• Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.Employment StatusFull TimeAppointment TypeRegularRegular

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