Integrated Safety Management/Voluntary Protection Program - Programs Manager

Overview

Worker Safety & Health (WS&H) as a part of the PNNL Operational Systems Directorate is this safety culture integrator position. The WS&H group manages the worker safety and health programs as directed through 10 CFR 851, DOE orders, directives, guidance and standards, and contractual requirements. These programs also include the framework of PNNLs Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS) in accordance with the DOE Acquisition Regulation clause, "Integration of Environment, Safety, and Health into Work Planning and Execution (Dec 2000)" and addresses overall company performance evaluation and continuous improvement by continuing as a Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star Site. The subject matter expert for ISMS-VPP reports to the WS&H group and supports all PNNL directorates through the development of effective technical or programmatic solutions for safety culture enhancement and sustainability. The incumbent will investigate, analyze, determine solutions to problems, and provide guidance to co-workers and management regarding specific Organizational Performance Improvement (OPI) related process applications. In addition, this scope will provide operational and technical support in OPI areas such as work planning and control, HPI, contractor assurance, procedures, and safety culture. Specific responsibilities may include support in the areas of OPI assessments and corrective action development, improvement plans, causal analysis, and performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Ensure ISMS Principles are incorporated into organization's activities.

• Interface with management to set guidelines and expectations for Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to include training, performance of SME role, and turnover of responsibilities.

• Independently prepare and present Safety Culture assessment results, key performance indicator metrics and overall program health to executive-level management.

• Provide technical guidance on problem resolution by assessing atypical complex issues.

• Support/maintain a safety culture program that is compliant and consistent with DOE requirements and best practices.

• Work independently to ensure adherence to applicable technical policies and guidelines.

• Implementation of safety culture related employee surveys

• Conduct internal safety culture related assessments.

• Serve as POC for external assessments by facilitating and managing all aspects of the external assessment activity, with only consultative guidance.

• Facilitate ISM POMC initiatives by leading the effort to elicit management input, compile, submit, and document closure.

• Ownership and control for the safety culture improvement plan/strategy.

• Implementation of safety culture related improvements to institutionalize and reinforce program elements and ISMS expectations.

• Develop measures for determining overall program compliance, conduct investigations where necessary and conduct audits of performance to determine effectiveness.

• Generation and use of safety culture related performance indicators.

• Ownership, facilitation, and active participation of various recurring meetings/panels with internal and external attendees, including representatives from DOE complex-wide contractors, DOE PNSO and DOE Headquarters.

• Safety Culture Monitoring Panel

• ISMS/Safety Culture Joint Meeting

• Safety Culture Review & Analysis Panel

• Safety Culture Improvement Team

• ISMS/EMS/VPP Integration Meeting

• Independently develop meeting agendas and prepare meeting minutes as necessary.

• Conduct diverse technically challenging assignments, frequently taking a leadership role in resolving and closing issues.

• Facilitate and participate in cross functional organizational teams.

• Ensure effective safety culture related training.

Prepare and conduct safety culture related training sessions with employees, managers, new hires, and make business presentations when required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/BA and 9+ years of relevant work experience -OR-

• MS/MA and 7+ years of relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with DOE ISMS core functions and guiding principles.

• Holds a certificate in safety, industrial hygiene, or human performance improvement.

• Familiarity with VPP tenets.

Testing Designated Position

This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP).

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

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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.

If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn.

HSPD-12 PIV Credential Requirement

In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, new employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.

Mandatory Requirements

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.

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Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, supplemental parental bonding leave, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support. Employees are automatically enrolled in our company funded pension plan and may enroll in our 401k savings plan. Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.

• Research Associates excluded.

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Notice to Applicants

PNNL lists the full pay range for the position in the job posting. Starting pay is calculated from the minimum of the pay range and actual placement in the range is determined based on an individual's relevant job-related skills, qualifications, and experience. This approach is applicable to all positions, with the exception of positions governed by collective bargaining agreements and certain limited-term positions which have specific pay rules.

As part of our commitment to fair compensation practices, we do not ask for or consider current or past salaries in making compensation offers at hire. Instead, our compensation offers are determined by the specific requirements of the position, prevailing market trends, applicable collective bargaining agreements, pay equity for the position type, and individual qualifications and skills relevant to the performance of the position.

Minimum Salary

USD $144,800.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $217,100.00/Yr.