Department Manager for Risk and Reliability Research presso Idaho National Laboratory (INL)

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Department Manager for the Risk and Reliability Research department in our Regulatory Research and Plant Optimization Division. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our Idaho Falls facility with every other Friday off.

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is seeking a leader to join the Regulatory research and Plant Optimization division as the Department Manager for the Risk and Reliability Research Department. The manager of the Risk and Reliability Research department will be responsible for setting vision and direction, management of day-to-day operations, and recruiting and development for a team of highly skilled researchers that support research and development for the US Department of Energy (DOE), US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), US Department of Defense (DOD), US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and other Federal agencies and international organizations.

Responsibilities Include:

• Develop and communicate a clear and compelling vision for the Risk and Reliability department.
• Lead strategic planning efforts to align departmental goals with the division, the Nuclear Science and Technology (NS&T) directorate, and INL’s overarching mission and objectives.
• Proactively foster staff development, including mentoring, coaching, and performance management.
• Execute financials, business planning, organizational priorities, and workforce. Ensure that budgets, schedules, and performance standards are realistically set and attained.
• Work with staff and programmatic leaders to identify and pursue new business opportunities, partnerships, and funding sources to expand the department's research portfolio.
• Ensure the department's research projects meet high standards of quality, relevance, and impact.
• Partner with other divisions within the NS&T Directorate to support collaborative research initiatives and leverage expertise across INL.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the Department of Energy (DOE), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), and other government agencies.
• Establish and nurture partnerships with universities, academic institutions, government agencies and industry.

 

%3Cp style=%22margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cb%3EMinimum Requirements:%26nbsp;%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EMaster%27s degree in nuclear, safety, reliability, mechanical, electrical, civil engineering, or related field plus 5 or more years of relevant experience, and a minimum of 2 years of leadership experience.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EProven track record of leadership or management experience in a technical environment.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cb%3EPreferred Experience:%26nbsp;%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color: black;%22%3EPhD in nuclear, safety, reliability, mechanical, electrical, civil engineering, or related.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EExperience in the nuclear energy sector.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EExperience working in a national laboratory or similar research institution.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EKnowledge and experience in a safety-critical, regulated domain.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EStrong background in hazard, risk, reliability, and vulnerability assessments.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EKnowledge of regulatory standards and requirements in the nuclear industry.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cb%3EJob Information:%26nbsp;%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EThe target pay range for this position is %24154,733 - %24231,971 annually. The full pay range is %24105,516 - %24269,052. At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPhysical Requirements:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EWhile performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and work in an office and field/laboratory environment. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires operation of job-related equipment and driving a vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the public is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EBenefits and Relocation%3Cbr%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3EMedical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3E401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3EPaid time off (personal leave)%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3EEmployee Education Program (tuition assistance)%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3EComprehensive Relocation Package%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3EBenefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cem%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EINL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy%26rsquo;s mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world%26rsquo;s energy future and secure our nation%26rsquo;s critical infrastructure.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/em%3E%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cb%3EINL Mission%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3EOur mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cb%3EINL Vision%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3EOur vision is to change the world%26rsquo;s energy future and secure our nation%26rsquo;s critical infrastructure.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cb%3ESelective Service Requirements%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3ETo be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cb%3EEqual Employment Opportunity%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3EIdaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cb%3EReasonable Accommodation%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3EWe will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cb%3EOther Information%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3EWhen applying to positions please provide a resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3EINL does not accept resumes from third party vendors unsolicited.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E Candidarsi ora