Enrichment Systems Fabrication and Demonstration Section Head

Requisition Id15889

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is the largest US Department of Energy science and energy laboratory. We conduct basic and applied research to deliver transformative solutions to compelling problems in energy and security. We are seeking a Section Head to lead the Enrichment Systems Fabrication and Demonstration Section in the Enrichment Science and Engineering Division (ESED), Isotope Science and Enrichment Directorate (ISED) D serves the nation in two critical areas: advancing enrichment technologies and exploring enriched stable isotope production and applications.

The division leverages an elite staff of scientists and engineers with the world-leading capabilities of ORNL to deliver groundbreaking advancements with a variety of applications, from national security to life-saving medical treatments.

The Section Head works closely with the Division Director, ESED leadership, and section Group Leaders to establish and implement the technology directions for the section; support the Group Leaders to ensure their success and the success of the section groups; ensure that staff members understand business opportunities; model proper Environment, Safety, Security, Health, and Quality practices; and ensure a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels safe, heard and appreciated—a workplace that sets an example for the broader community.

The Section Head also ensures that the section meets its goals by developing and demonstrating manufacturing processes and operating procedures.

The Section Head collaborates with the Division Director and Group Leaders to develop a vision and implement a strategy to pursue science and technology directions for the Section. Key leadership activities include:

• Supporting the Division Director in the operation of the Division and representing the Division Director when the Director as needed.
• Working with the section Group Leaders to establish, communicate, and measure critical metrics for success and impact.
• Actively contributing to shaping the Division’s, Directorate’s, and Laboratory’s research plans and investments.
• Building strong teams by collaborating across ORNL and securing external expertise when needed.
• Working with the Group Leaders and the Division Director to assess individual staff performance across the section. Evaluating progress regularly, providing feedback, and addressing performance issues in a timely manner.
• Developing and implementing succession planning with input from Group Leaders for all critical positions in the Section to ensure future success.
• Ensuring groups recruit and hire from a diverse pool of top candidates and aspire to be the best in their field. Approving job offers.
• Driving staff promotions and development.
• Addressing all concerns expressed by staff and any disciplinary actions in a timely manner.
• Leading by example, using the principles in ORNL’s “Research Code of Conduct” as a guide for proposing, performing, and communicating, and in dealing with others.
• Employing best practices, such as holding regular meetings, being visible in the workplace, monitoring budgets, acknowledging sponsors, and adhering to ORNL business systems requirements regarding staff requests for foreign travel and submission of quality proposals.
• Coaching and mentoring staff regarding Battelle’s “Safe Conduct of Research” principles and ensuring all work is carried out safely, securely, and in compliance with ORNL policies, standards, and procedures.
• Exemplifying a commitment to “One ORNL” by modeling lab expectations for excellence in research, operations, and community engagement, and by working cooperatively to leverage capabilities across the lab.

The Enrichment Systems Fabrication and Demonstration Section Head service expectations include:

• Serving as direct supervisor for section Group Leaders.
• Counseling/consulting/mentoring staff and transferring knowledge of specialized field(s) to a variety of staff, including senior staff.
• Assisting Group Leaders (and R&D staff when appropriate) in setting long-term career goals. Identifying additional mentors as appropriate and engaging…