Nevada National Security Sites · 18 hours ago
Prin Regulatory Compl Spec
Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). They are seeking a Principal Regulatory Compliance Specialist to support projects at NNSS by ensuring compliance with safety and security regulations, reporting events, and promoting continuous improvement in compliance assurance efforts.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Responsible for or assisting with the timely, accurate, and comprehensive reporting of events into the DOE Occurrence Reporting and Processing System (ORPS); evaluating these events for reporting to the DOE/OE; and monitoring their resolution
Supports logistic needs, information requests, interview schedules, and general coordination during DOE Office of Enforcement Fact Finding and Investigations visits
Identifies non-compliances related to safety and security regulatory enforcement implementation and compliance and promotes excellence in the Company’s compliance assurance and continuous improvement efforts
Assists with monitoring of the Company’s compliance assurance program effectiveness and progress in moving toward a culture of critical self-evaluation and continuous improvement, and identifies organizational, interdepartmental, and Company issues
Executes work in a disciplined manner to demonstrate compliance with the codes, laws, orders, and Company policy and procedures
Performs special projects as necessary
Performs research, data compilation and data analysis
Organizes and leads Directorate staff meetings
Coordinates and assembles Directorate metrics
Coordinates and assembles information requests from the Senior Director of Mission Assurance
MAIST Representative for Operations Assurance
Performs other duties as assigned by management
Qualification
Required
US Citizenship is required for all positions
Bachelor's degree in worker safety and health, quality assurance, nuclear engineering, radiological protection, law, security, law enforcement or other related field or equivalent training and experience and at least 9 years' relevant experience
Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills
Must have excellent research, negotiation, and analytical skills
Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and ability to deal with all types of people in a tactful, professional, and effective manner while maintaining confidentiality
Must have a thorough knowledge of the DOE Occurrence Reporting and Processing System and its implementing processes
If filling a DOE Office of Enforcement related role, must have a thorough understanding of the provisions and applicability of 10 CFR 820, 10 CFR 824, 10 CFR 830, 10 CFR 850, 10 CFR 851, and DOE Office of Enforcement reporting processes
Must have a thorough understanding of conduct of operations processes
Must possess planning/organizing skills; be able to employ independent judgment, creativity and initiative; and be able to apply knowledge and experience to resolve problems, compose correspondence and technical reports, and accomplish goals where established procedures may not be specific
Ability to pass a federal background investigation and obtain a 'Q' Clearance
Primary work location will be the North Las Vegas campus but may be required to travel to the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) located approximately 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada
The primary work schedule is Mon-Thurs (4x10s) subject to change
Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required
Must possess a valid driver's license
Preferred
9 years of experience in supporting DOE activities is preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision
Both a pension and a 401k
Paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays
Relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location)
Tuition assistance and reimbursement
Company
Nevada National Security Sites
The Nevada National Security Sites help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by: supporting the stewardship of the nation’s nuclear deterrent; providing nuclear and radiological emergency response capabilities and training; contributing to key nonproliferation and arms control initiatives; executing national-level experiments in support of the National Laboratories; working with national security customers and other federal agencies on important national security activities; and providing long-term environmental stewardship of the NNSS’s Cold War legacy.