Division Director, Environmental Sciences Oak Ridge, TN

Division Director, Environmental Sciences — Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN.

Requisition

The Biological and Environmental Systems Science Directorate (BESSD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks applicants for the Division Director (DD) of the Environmental Sciences Division (ESD). Reporting to the BESSD Associate Laboratory Director (ALD), the DD is responsible for leading and stewarding the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) core Science and Technology (S&T) capabilities in alignment with existing programmatic missions and emerging opportunities, and establishing and implementing strategic directions in concert with BESSD leadership.

ESD is an interdisciplinary research and development organization with 140 scientists and engineers, a $70M annual budget, and more than 70 years of achievements in local, national, and international environmental research.

• Provide leadership that focuses and integrates Division capabilities toward world‑class S&T goals.
• Provide and/or supervise direct point‑of‑contact program management interface to sponsoring organizations.
• Collaborate with management peers to assist the ALD in defining and implementing strategic programmatic research and development (R&D) missions for BESSD and the Laboratory.
• Represent ORNL before advisory committees.
• Emphasize the scientific productivity, impact, and reputation of ESD and engagement of staff in professional organizations.
• Ensure the Division executes projects and delivers outcomes consistent with commitments on budget and schedule.
• Execute line‑management responsibilities including supervision of Division leadership, budget and business planning, salary planning, staff recruitment and development, employee relations, and performance management.
• Build Division capabilities by attracting a quality pool of top candidates and hiring staff members who are committed to world‑class R&D and aspire to be the best in their field.
• Serve as the division work authority, striving to implement a culture within the workplace that is attentive to the identification of hazards and responsive to providing controls and processes to address the hazards.
• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

• Ph.D. in an environmental research field such as biogeochemistry, bioenergy, computational environmental science, ecology, earth science, earth system modeling, hydrology, environmental informatics or a closely related field, plus 15 years of relevant experience.
• An international record of research/technical achievement, evidenced by scholarly publications, patents and/or funded research grants.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance in a timely manner.
• Significant experience and demonstrated competence in the management of large‑scale scientific projects and collaborative technology and/or science.
• Ability to interact effectively with funding agencies such as DOE and initiate substantial new research efforts and collaborations.
• Demonstrated technical and strategic leadership ability applicable to running a large, diverse, team‑oriented organization with a multidisciplinary group of engineers and scientists.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact at the highest level of management, both internally and externally, in a constructive and collaborative manner.

• Recognized national and international reputation and record of accomplishment in a discipline relevant to the Division’s research.

• Q Clearance: ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance from the Department of Energy is required; this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre‑placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program.
• Visa Sponsorship: not available for this position.

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs, including medical and retirement plans, flexible work hours, on‑site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities. Additional benefits include prescription drug plan, dental plan, vision plan, 401(k) retirement plan, contributory pension plan, life insurance, disability benefits, generous vacation and holidays, parental leave, legal insurance with identity theft protection, employee assistance plan, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, wellness programs, educational assistance, relocation assistance, and employee discounts.

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT‑Battelle is an E‑Verify employer.