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Open: March 16, 2026 — Closes: March 30, 2026
Summary
The Office of Environmental Management is responsible for cleanup of environmental contamination resulting from decades of nuclear weapons production and research across 11 states, with lifecycle costs projected to exceed $330 billion through 2075. The Carlsbad Field Office leads the Department of Energy's National Transuranic waste program, overseeing the safe handling, transportation, and disposal of National Transuranic waste, including disposal at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant.
Major Duties
As the Director, Safety Systems Oversight Division you will: Serve as a first line supervisor for the Safety Systems Oversight Division in the Office of Environment, Safety, Health and Quality Assurance. Oversee the Carlsbad Field Office (CBFO) and Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) operations, including the Management and Operating (M&O) contractor, to ensure WIPP work planning, control, engineering, and compliance with 10CFR830 Subpart B, 10CFR820, Public Law 104-113 (industry standards), and DOE Directives. Evaluate WIPP M&O contractor performance through verbal and written reports from CBFO staff and external oversight organizations; prepare written evaluations and resolve any inadequacies or weaknesses directly with the WIPP M&O contractor and, as necessary, elevate technical concerns to the Assistant Manager of the Office of Environment Safety, Health and Quality Assurance as appropriate for resolution. Advise management on work planning, control, and engineering actions needing prompt attention, such as corrective actions or investigations, and recommends solutions and follow-ups. Ensure immediate remedial action for hazards found during worker protection inspections to safeguard employees. Participate in investigations related to nuclear safety, work planning, control, and engineering affecting environment, safety, or health. Ensure that CBFO Management is promptly informed of all relevant information and prepares regular and special reports on activities and issues. Manage coordination with officials from other organizations and provide advice to senior management on significant matters.
