Operations Specialist – Service (NWS 00901)

Operations Specialist – Service (NWS 00901)

THIS POSITION IS PART-TIME, 20 HOURS PER WEEK

North Wind Services is actively seeking individuals who can contribute to national security within the science, technology, and engineering fields as part of our supplemental labor team at vital federal research and development installations supporting the Department of Energy. NWS has an established history of contributing to the success of their customer's mission. Available employment opportunities may range from administrative and logistical support to advanced technical positions.

Qualified applicants must be a US citizen, at least 18 years of age, and able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physical, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the Department of Energy.

Successful candidates will be employees of NWS, a premier government contractor charged with employing highly motivated and well-qualified personnel who can advance the missions of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, CA. Though employed by NWS, the employee will take day-to-day directions from technical personnel employed directly by the research laboratories. Pay, benefits, Human Resource, and Employment Management functions are provided by NWS.

The Physical & Life Sciences Directorate has an opening for a Service Operations Specialist to provide technical expertise in laboratory support. The successful candidate will work in a challenging R&D environment in support of the Laboratory's researchers, programs, and other scientific and administrative duties within the Biosciences and Biotechnology Division (BBTD). The successful candidate will work on site on a part-time basis, assisting with service operations.

The part-time schedule for this position will be Wednesday through Friday. The schedule includes a half-day on Wednesday from 12-4PM with full eight-hour shifts on Thursday and Friday. This successful candidate will work 20 hours per week.

Essential Duties
- Perform routine laboratory support tasks such as sterilization of sitewide biological waste, washing and autoclaving glassware and liquid media, mission critical package pickup and delivery, and maintaining the BBTD storeroom.
- Assist with routine safety shower and eyewash checks as well as gas cylinder checks.
- Assess safety concerns and expedite and/or facilitate resolution.
- Work in an organized team environment to provide superior customer service.
- Establish and maintain working relationships with researchers, facility staff, and other onsite support staff.
- Maintain detailed records in accordance with requirements from Alameda County
- Department of Environmental Health and other regulators.
- Coordinate with outside vendors to schedule maintenance and services.
- Present informal overviews of work progress at weekly meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
- BS, BA, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Ability to use large equipment and trouble-shoot malfunctions, such as sanitation equipment (sterilization units).
- Fundamental computer skills including knowledge of standard software and data analysis applications.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and teamwork skills and abilities.
- Strong time management skills
- Ability to take initiative and work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
- Ability to manage scheduling conflicts and work off hours if needed.
- Knowledge of Environmental Safety and Health concepts.

Desired Skills, Knowledge and Abilities- Customer service experience.
- Experience with Work Control and worker safety procedures.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
- Detailed record keeping skills.
- Some experience with or knowledge of facilities operations

Special Requirements

Pre-Placement Medical Exam: A job-related pre-placement medical examination may be required.

Pre-employment drug test: External applicants selected for this position will be required to pass a post offer, pre-employment drug test.

Anticipated Government Clearance Level: Q (position will be cleared to this level). Applicants selected will be subject to a federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. In addition, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold multiple citizenships (U.S. and another country), you may be required to renounce your non-U.S. citizenship before a DOE L or Q clearance will be processed/granted.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave, and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline 1-208-528-8714 for assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.