What You Will Do
This position will be filled either as a Learning Specialist 3 or a Learning Specialist 4, depending on the skills of the selected candidate(s). Additional job responsibilities, outlined below, will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.
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The Weapons Mission Services Division's (WMS-DO) New Employee Training & Workforce Development (WMS-1) is seeking a highly skilled Technical Trainer to directly support the delivery of training programs in support of ALDWP Operations. The primary core tasks of the position may support functions and other applicable nuclear facility programs with formal qualification and certification of personnel performing work in Associate Laboratory Directorate for Weapons Production (ALDWP) facilities.The Technical Trainer will report directly to the Technical Training team First Line Manager.
The selected individual will be responsible for establishing consistency within the instruction and evaluation of the Technical Training team. They will also support all steps of the ADDIE process at program level in addition to assisting with the knowledge capture and standardization of the team. This position will assist with instruction of FMH/GBO courses as needed. The chosen candidate will have the responsibility and accountability to execute work that supports important training deliverables while always setting the standards for utmost professional behavior and integrity in the workplace.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Work with customers, stakeholders, and regulators to ensure training programs meet customer needs, regulatory drivers, and contractual requirements.
- Assist with developing, implementing, and maintaining training documents and records, both physical and electronic.
- Research complex training and education issues and recommend sound, practical solutions.
- Assist with developing, implementing, and maintaining compliant and high-quality course materials such as live classroom, on-the-job, and/or web-based training for diverse audiences.
- Develop and/or conduct classroom training and OJT as assigned.
- Utilize UTrain to design, build, and implement training programs, as well as track completion of training assignments.
- Utilize UTrain data to provide customized reporting, adding value to the business needs of the organization served.
In addition to the job duties listed for the Learning Specialist 3 above, job duties for the Learning Specialist 4 include:
- Participate in assessments, incident investigations, root cause analyses, data analysis, project management, and/or critiques.
- Perform various administrative functions in conjunction with or in support of operational program compliance, including planning, prioritizing, and scheduling of training activities.
- Participate in knowledge preservation, capture, and transfer projects in support of learning deliverables as desired by the customer.
Work Shift: This position is assigned to the weekday shift (Monday through Friday) with the potential to work off-normal days/hours (i.e., swing shift, weekends) in support of 24/7 Operations. Work schedules are subject to change at management's discretion based on operational and business needs.
Salary Range: While the posted salary range for this position is broad, it is highly unusual for selected applicants to be hired at the top end of the range and more common for selected candidates to grow into the full salary band over time.
- Learning Specialist 3 Salary Range: $87,800 to $143,000
- Learning Specialist 4 Salary Range: $117,200 to $195,400
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What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements: Applicants must submit a comprehensive cover letter and resume reflective of relevant experience that addresses the minimum job requirements and desired qualifications of the position below for full consideration.
- Education/Experience Requirements for the Learning Specialist 3: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 8 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
- Education/Experience Requirements for the Learning Specialist 4: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 10 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
- DOE Order 426.2A Requirements: Requires a Baccalaureate Degree and 1 year of job-related experience.
- Instructional Technologists should have a baccalaureate degree in Training or Education. Training or education for instructional technologists must include courses on the SAT process including analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. Additionally, instructional technologist training may include evaluation of training materials, instructor evaluation, and training and qualification program assessment.
- Knowledge and Expertise:
- Familiarity with integrated safety, formality of operations, facility availability, compliance, performance, maintenance, engineering, safety basis, readiness, configuration management, work control, quality assurance, feedback, and improvement.
- Advanced experience working with high-hazard operations in a nuclear facility setting.
- Experience with training and/or mentoring others in various technical operations.
- Performance:
- Experience conducting classroom training and/or On-the-Job Training.
- Experience and professionalism in handling multiple competing priorities in a complex, fast-paced operational environment.
- Accountability:
- Advanced knowledge in working with confidential or proprietary information, classified documents, and/or sensitive information, including PII training records.
- A strong understanding of safety and security requirements to individual responsibility and as applicable to training activities.
- Communication and Customer Service:
- Advanced skill in interpersonal, written, and verbal communications.
- Proven experience transferring knowledge effectively to both technical and non-technical personnel.
- A proven skill set in using excellent communication to provide top-notch customer service.
Qualifications We Desire:
- Training Staff Qualification Program (TSQP) qualified or the ability to become qualified.
- Familiarity with ALDWP facility operations or nuclear facility and/or manufacturing operations, in general.
- Expertise in nuclear facility-related subject matter areas (e.g., Radiation protection, critical safety, nuclear material control accountability, integrated safety, conduct of operations, engineering, and maintenance).
- Experience as an AP-01000 Preparer for training documents and/or familiar with the formal preparation of documents and document control.
- An active DOE Q-level clearance.
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.
Work Schedule: This position may/will require 24/7 coverage, which could/will involve working a shift/weekend schedule. Employees may be eligible for the shift differential pay when assigned by their manager. Shift/weekend assignments are at the discretion of the manager.
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 2 years.
Note to Applicants: Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
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 (https://directives.nnsa.doe.gov/supplemental-directive/sd-0206-0002) . 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 (https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0472.2-BOrder-chg1-pgchg) for additional information.
DOE Order 426.2A: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2A, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry-level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.
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 P701 (https://int.lanl.gov/policy/documents/P701.pdf) for applicant eligibility requirements.
Incentive Compensation Program: The Learning Specialist 4 position is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program. You must be in an eligible position for a minimum of 3 months, before July 1st and remain in an eligible position as of the end of the fiscal year, September 30th. The annual distribution is pro-rated based on the number of months in the eligible position.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, 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 applicable federal, state and local 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 (505)-664-6947 opt. 3.