Substance Abuse and Human Reliability Program Manager

Company Description

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Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States’ security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.

We are committed to a diverse and equitable workforce with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas, experiences, and perspectives. This is important for continued success of the Laboratory’s mission.

Pay Range: $125,850- $187,584 annually

$125,850- $156,252 annually for the A42.4 level

$151,080 - $187,584 annually for the A42.5 level

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. Many factors are taken into consideration when setting starting pay including education, experience, the external labor market, and internal equity.

Job Description

We have an opening for a Substance Abuse and Human Reliability Program Manager in support of our Health Services Department (HSD). You will manage all LLNL drug and alcohol testing for both employees and sub-contractors, workplace substance abuse prevention programs and laboratory reliability programs including the Human Reliability Program, Select Agent Human Reliability Program and the Forensic Science Center Reliability Program. You will be responsible to ensure compliance with Laboratory policies and all applicable federal regulations and directives. This position is in the Environment, Safety and Health (ES&H) Directorate.

This position may offer a hybrid schedule, which includes the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week, after a probationary period. The specifics of the hybrid schedule, including the exact number of days required in the office and virtual work options may vary based on the needs of the team and the organization.

This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

You will

• Lead the LLNL reliability programs. Ensure the Human Reliability Program (HRP), Select Agent Human Reliability Program (SAHRP), and the Forensic Science Center Reliability Program (FSCRP) comply with federal, state, and Laboratory policies and regulations;
• Manage the drug and alcohol testing process for LLNL’s Drug Free Workplace, and Workplace Substance Abuse Prevention Program;
• Establish and implement a framework and strategic plan for the Human Reliability and Substance Abuse Prevention Workplace programs;
• Execute and have primary functional responsibility for the Human Reliability Program Office which provides drug and alcohol testing services for the drug-free workplace program as required by Laboratory policies, Department of Energy (DOE), and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations;
• Supervise employees. Provide guidance, direction, and ensure deliverables and actions are complete;
• Manage all aspects of HRP including initial certifications, recertifications, medical restrictions, and temporary removals for safety or security concerns;
• Collaborate with DOE, National Nuclear Site Administration (NNSA), and LLNL partners and stakeholders to implement new policies and procedures;
• Lead the development and implementation of policies and plans for the program, ensuring that processes and procedures mirror the requirements of the HRP Plan where applicable;
• Ensure recordkeeping complies with regulations and improve workflows;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities, at the A42.5 level

• Provide strategic guidance, direction and ensures deliverables and actions in HRP complying with 10 CFR 712, coordinating with institutional senior management and external entities;
• Act as key strategic decision maker and leader, responsible for coordinating resources, scheduling and budgeting/cost control activities;
• Contribute to institutional policies, procedures, and processes.

Qualifications

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship;
• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field, or equivalent combination of education and related experience;
• Expert knowledge of regulatory requirements;
• Experience with drug screening and pre-employment screening programs;
• Experience as a supervisor, including performance management, goal setting, and managing projects and tasks to completion;
• Strong organizational skills, and ability to function effectively and independently, to set priorities and complete deliverables in a multi-tasking environment with constantly changing demands;
• Ability to build relationships and negotiate toward favorable results for the team and the organization;
• Superb communication, facilitation, teaching, collaboration, interpersonal, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills;
• Experience and ability to work with and maintain effective working relationships with a broad cross-section of management, technical, and administrative personnel.

Additional qualifications at the A42.5 level

• Extensive experience leading and/or managing Drug testing and/or human reliability programs with strategic planning, building short- and long-range goals;
• Experience supervising integrated projects and leading business activities;
• Extensive knowledge and experience implementing HRP, SAHRP, and/or FSCRP programs.

Qualifications We Desire

• Graduate degree or professional certification;
• Familiar with NNSA/DOE or related industry practices, standards, processes, and systems.

Additional Information

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Position Information

This is a Flexible Term appointment, which is for a definite period not to exceed six years. If final candidate is a Career Indefinite employee, Career Indefinite status may be maintained (should funding allow).

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Included in 2024 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!;
• Flexible Benefits Package;
• 401(k);
• Relocation Assistance;
• Education Reimbursement Program;
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs);
• Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity;
• Our core beliefs - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/our-values;
• Employee engagement - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/employee-engagement.

Security Clearance

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance. If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

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If you use a medical device, which pairs with a mobile device, you must still follow the rules concerning the mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas. Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities require separate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings.

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