Part-Time Hourly Nuclear Engineering Advisor 5

Overview Pacific Northwest National Laboratory’s Earth Systems Science Division is seeking a part-time hourly Nuclear Engineering Advisor responsible for understanding national and international trends, barriers, and solutions across the environmental and regulatory assessment landscape, and their impact on the development and implementation of regulations, guidance, and best practices. The Nuclear Engineering Advisor will demonstrate extensive experience in the field of regulatory analysis /risk-informed decision-making applied to a variety of drivers (e.g., NEPA, CERCLA/RCRA, nuclear fuels/waste, decommissioning, etc), and federal clients (e.g., DOE, NRC, BLM, IAEA). The candidate will demonstrate well-recognized national influence, and skilled engagement and consensus building across a broad spectrum of stakeholders and interest groups. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of existing theories, principles, and concepts as well as an ability to work with a larger team to provide collaborative solutions to unusually complex challenges where little to no precedence or practices currently exist. The Nuclear Engineering Advisor should be comfortable working with key Project Managers and Principal Investigators to build and coach project teams, and regularly collaborate and negotiate with senior national/international sponsors and stakeholders as a PNNL and DOE representative. It is anticipated that recommendations put forth in this position will set precedence for future decisions and strongly inform and/or influence national/international policies and decisions at highest levels. Responsibilities The successful candidate will have the following roles and responsibilties: Foster collaborations while communicating the Division’s capabilities and accomplishments with internal and external partners to advance the organization’s reputation. Establish and maintain a culture of integrity, commitment to scientific and technical excellence, and delivery on commitments and operational effectiveness. Assist with the creation and implementation of actionable regulatory guidance, policy, and assessment centric plans that coordinate with existing or future sector and division plans to enable PNNL to deliver cutting-edge solutions for Federal and International sponsors. Inform and support business activities and interact with senior executives at sponsor locations and PNNL senior leadership to identify and shape future R&D opportunities, both within PNNL and across collaborators and industry. Mentor and guide mid to senior level staff to develop their technical and leadership competencies. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: BS/BA and 9 years of relevant experience -OR- MS/MA or higher and 7 years of relevant experience Preferred Qualifications: 10 or more years of progressively responsible leadership, program leadership, or line management experience. Experience with nuclear regulatory guidance and reviews, policy, and stakeholder engagement Extensive experience with the National Environmental Policy Act Extensive experience with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulations, including Limited Work Authorization (LWA) Rule and new reactor licensing. A record of effective leadership and teamwork (interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills) in a complex scientific, technical, or policy organization and a demonstrated scientific vision and ability to collaborate across business units to build, maintain, and market capabilities. Demonstrated leadership experience in area(s) of environmental assessment and complex stakeholder engagement. Demonstrated leadership with regulatory analysis and policy and/or guidance development with particular emphasis on irradiated materials, facilities, and contaminants. Demonstrated experience building collaborations within and across leading research organizations, national laboratories, universities, NGOs, and industrial partners. Strong understanding of national and international nuclear policies, regulations, and planning frameworks. Proven ability to create and execute national level strategy, identify and interact with key stakeholders, prepare program proposals, and generate future R&D or mission application directions. Excellent interpersonal, written and oral skills; the ability to effectively lead interdisciplinary teams, and a strong orientation toward building and advancing technical capabilities and staff. Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment Not Applicable. Additional Information Due to business needs and client space, US Citizenship is required. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is subject to the Department of Energy Unclassified Foreign Visits & Assignments Program site, information, technologies, and equipment access requirements. Testing Designated Position Not Applicable. 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 [email protected]. 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. 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 Regular Hourly: Employees are offered an employee assistance program and business travel insurance. Employees are eligible for the company funded pension plan and 401k savings plan, once eligibility requirements are met. Temporary Hourly: Employees are offered an employee assistance program and business travel insurance. Click Here For Rockstar Rewards