OSH-DS Team Leader; Industrial Hygiene & Safety Manager

What You Will Do

The Associate Laboratory Directorate for Environment, Safety, Health, and Quality (ALDESHQ) exists to support and enable the Laboratory's mission while protecting workers, the public, and the environment. Our role isn't to say "no," but to partner with Stakeholders in finding safe and effective ways to accomplish the task at hand.

The Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Division works to:

• Identify and control workplace hazards.
• Prevent injuries and illnesses.
• Develop policies and programs for biological, chemical, and physical hazards.
• Provide technical guidance and maintain centralized data.
• Drive continual improvement in workplace safety and health.
• Address and manage safety concerns.

Within OSH, the Industrial Hygiene and Safety Deployed Service (OSH-DS) group is seeking an Industrial Hygiene & Safety Team Leader. In this role, you will:

• Lead a team of Industrial Hygiene and Safety staff who provide field support and safety oversight for programmatic, maintenance and research and development operations.
• Manage and mentor deployed IH/S professionals and technicians as they evaluate situations, assess risks, and assist customers in meeting institutional safety requirements.
• Develop and implement cost-effective safety solutions, ensuring compliance and promoting best practices.
• Oversee tactical execution to ensure operational excellence, continuous improvement, and high-quality customer service.
• Maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders while building the team's capabilities to support LANL's mission success and help facilitate and support strategic objectives of OSH-DO and ALDESHQ.

• Supervise and provide technical experience in interpreting DOE regulations, Policies/Procedures and regulatory requirements in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.
• Track and manage staff workload (e.g., required industrial hygiene sampling and exposure assessments).
• Be proficient in interpreting, implementing, and overseeing Safety and/or Industrial Hygiene professionals and technicians who provide field support. Possess strong leadership skills with a track record of building teams, setting objectives, directing staff, and achieving milestones.
• Demonstrate the ability to design and implement strategic and tactical goals that align with organizational vision.
• Are experienced in applying risk-based decision-making in safety and operational contexts.
• Possess innovative problem-solving skills with a history of delivering measurable improvements through metrics, training, and performance-enhancing initiatives.
• Use effective communication skills with the ability to engage both leadership and direct reports clearly and thoroughly.
• Demonstrate commitment to high standards of conduct, operational formality, and achieving excellence in Safety and Industrial Hygiene programs.

Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 5 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Professional certification in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field from the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH) and/or the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP), preferred.

• Strong understanding of Department of Energy (DOE) requirements, including 10 CFR 851 Worker Safety and Health Program and Integrated Safety Management (ISM).
• Knowledge of LANL and DOE/NNSA missions, as well as LANL management systems and requirements in areas such as personnel, budgeting, procurement, and safety.
• In-depth knowledge and experience implementing Industrial Hygiene and/or Occupational Safety programs, policies, and procedures in research, development, production, and construction environments.
• A DOE Q clearance.

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

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…