Location: Los Alamos,NM, USA
What You Will DoThe Campus Master Planning team, in the Infrastructure Planning Office at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), is seeking highly talented, motivated, and customer-oriented applicants for a Planner 3 position. The successful candidate will have a broad-based skill set that includes extensive knowledge and experience with site, facility, and infrastructure planning. The Campus Master Planning team consults with Laboratory management and staff, National Nuclear Security Administration representatives, Laboratory program personnel, business operations, engineers, environment/safety groups, security professionals and subcontractors to determine facility and infrastructure needs and translate those needs and requirements into strategic, long-range, and site-specific master plans. This position will be responsible for identifying needs, coordinating requirements, and planning for infrastructure projects, including facilities, utilities, and transportation. Additional site planning job duties may be assigned.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform strategic analyses of program needs and siting locations to help develop recommendations and plans.Communicate with stakeholders to provide feedback on proposed development plans. Address any issues or concerns and work towards resolution.Collaborate with various organizations to ensure that plans align with institutional standards and comply with applicable regulatory requirements.Develop approaches to resolve infrastructure planning conflicts.Prepare or oversee preparation of technical reports and master planning studies.Prepare and make technical presentations.What You NeedMinimum Job Requirements:Thorough knowledge of comprehensive site planning methodologies, master planning and site development.Strong project or program management skills, with experience managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines.Advanced skill in the preparation and presentation of planning documents and reports.Demonstrated skill in conducting research, investigating alternative approaches, and developing potential solutions to problems affecting site and infrastructure planning.Demonstrated ability to maintain effective working relationships with different levels of management, employees, and consultants.Demonstrated experience leading/facilitating interdisciplinary problem-solving teams.Advanced interpersonal, written and verbal skills to conceptualize and communicate major elements of infrastructure and site planning to both technical and non-technical personnel.Education/Experience: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level, post graduate course work may be desirable.Desired Qualifications:Master's degree in planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, or a closely related field.Experience with facility planning for large or complex sites.Experience with DOE/NNSA or government organization.Familiarity with ArcGIS systems or applications related to site planning.Knowledge of Los Alamos National Laboratory's facilities and infrastructure.Notes to Applicants: Please submit a comprehensive resume and detailing the minimum and desired skill. While the posted salary range for this position is broad, it is highly unusual for selected applicants to be hired at the top end of the range and more common for selected candidates to grow into the full salary band over time.Work Environment: Ability to perform in a hybrid setting.Work Location: The work location for this position is hybrid and is located in Los Alamos, NM USA. Hybrid is defined as working partially onsite/partially offsite but within 2 hours ground commute of this location. All work locations are at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice.Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 years.Where You Will WorkLocated in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide networkDental and vision insuranceFree basic life and disability insurancePaid maternity and parental leaveAward-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)Learning opportunities and tuition assistanceFlexible schedules and time off (compassionate care, holiday, and PTO)Onsite gyms and wellness programsExtensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)Additional DetailsDirective 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2 ( . Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 ( for additional information.426.2: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry-level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 ( for applicant eligibility requirements.Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to ...@lanl.gov or call 1-505-###-#### option 2 and then option 3.