Access Control Coordinator

Overview

At PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget. PNNL’s Science & Technology directorates include National Security, Earth and Biological Sciences, Physical and Computational Sciences, and Energy and Environment.

The National Security Directorate (NSD) drives science‑based, mission‑focused solutions to take on complex real‑world threats to our nation and the world. The PNNL Field Intelligence Element (FIE) is an intelligence component of the DOE Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence Field Intelligence Enterprise. The FIE Operations Division, part of the National Security Directorate, is comprised of a cohesive team of leaders stewarding the capabilities and resources of the FIE in support of PNNL, DOE, and other sponsors.

Provides technical expertise and support associated with the development and operation of one or more of PNNL’s individual SAS programs and technical advice and assistance for the development and operation of programs managed by others. Support includes technical and administrative direction, processing activities, and support to the Laboratory in a variety of SAS programs in accordance with DOE, client, and PNNL policies and procedures.

• Demonstrate strong customer service and professionalism.
• Team and demonstrate effective communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Control access to the PNNL FIE facilities and construction sites by verifying security credentials in accordance with PNNL, DOE orders/policies, and Intelligence Community Directives.
• Query staff entering/exiting PNNL FIE facilities and construction sites to ensure they have no prohibited or controlled articles, or classified documents or media.
• Coordinate SCIF visitor identification verification and badging for all facility office moves and maintenance actions.
• Schedule and maintain facility conference room calendars; coordinate meetings, video telephone conferences, and telephone calls in FIE facilities.
• Provide facility and FIE information to assist staff and visitors.
• Maintain a professional working area.
• Demonstrate MS Office Suite proficiency.
• Provide security administrative or security program support to the SSO Team and other FIE Security Programs teams as directed.
• Provide occasional physical security and technical security support for facility construction activities.

• High school diploma/GED and 4 years of relevant work experience – OR –
• AA or higher and 2 years of relevant work experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with automated access control systems.
• Proficient use of standard office equipment and MS Office Suite; ability to prioritize work, coordinate calendars, and be responsible for commitments and action items.
• Ability to identify potential access control administrative/security issues and recommend viable solutions.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and the ability to make independent decisions; positive interaction with a wide variety of PNNL staff and clients of all levels; resolution of administrative issues; training and guidance to less senior staff when necessary.
• Support office functions with minimal supervision; apply procedures; process and disclose sensitive or confidential information effectively; direct workflow of others as appropriate.
• Serve as an information resource on FIE policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Professionalism, tact, positive communication, and discretion.
• Experience with general facility construction procedures.
• Familiarity with Intelligence Community Directives.
• Experience working with classified programs and information.
• Active DOE Q or DOD TS clearance (or ability to obtain).

Not applicable.

Requires ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.

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