Waste Treatment Plant Readiness Technical Support Specialist

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Readiness Technical Support Specialist (Full-Time [W-2]) to support an engagement for the US Dept. of Energy (DOE) Hanford.  Preferred candidates present with relevant Government, Public Sector and Infrastructure (Nuclear and Environmental) Sector experience (functional area experience also ideal)  

This service supports with relevant Government, Public Sector and Infrastructure (Nuclear and Environmental) Sector experience (functional area experience also ideal) Sector Clients (For Present / Future Requirements) and ProSidian Team Members work as part of a Engagement Team Cadre (Labor Category ) to fulfill FFP - Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Task Order (TO) requirements for a provide Analytical support services on behalf of The Department of Energy (DOE), Hanford Office of Communications (HOC) as part of The General Support Services Contract (GSSC).  The HOC Director will provide direction for this work. The successful Readiness Technical Support Specialist will have responsibility for execution of the itemized work scope below:

• Oversight development and coordination in support of core requirement oversight strategies and presentation to the Line Management Review Board on the status of readiness for specific core requirements, as directed by the COD Director.

• Plan strategic activities required for ORP to achieve and verify readiness for radioactive operations.

• Mentor ORP staff and management in conduct of activities to achieve and verify readiness to safely conduct nuclear operations.

• Provide professional counsel on development and implementation of a readiness program from line management’s perspective.

• Provide expert advice and counsel on improvements to ORP’s readiness program.

• Promote coordination between all relevant functions related to readiness in ORP to safely conduct nuclear operations.

• Complete critical assessments and implement actions as required supporting WTP.

• Coordinate oversight with multiple organizations and disciplines to ensure the necessary interfaces are in place to ensure safe, compliant operations at the WTP.

• Perform technical reviews of DOE Hanford Site and contractors engaged in readiness activities for quality, adequacy, and reliability; ensure compliance with established criteria and sound engineering principles; and identify omissions, discrepancies, inadequacies, and nonconformances with approved criteria.

• Brief management on technical issues and options for resolution and facilitate decision making.

• Provide project management skills to support WTP in analyzing the direct-feed low activity waste integrated schedule, readiness, effective risk management, cost and schedule assessment, procedural development, and organizational management, as directed by the COD Director.

• Consult with other organizations within the DOE Hanford Site to assist in identification and resolution of conflicts and recommend corrective actions to prevent delays and facilitate completion of work.

• Support establishment of oversight strategies and integrate with WTP, perform readiness and safety management program reviews, provide audit and surveillance support and documentation, investigate, provide recommendations to close outstanding information management system issues, and support streamlining of oversight tools and methods.

• Complete assessment report writing.

• Follow-up on issues, adverse conditions, and other areas of concern.

• Participate in weekly coordination meetings, as necessary.

• Support the Line Management Review Board process.

• Participation on integrated project teams, as required.

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Qualifications

The Readiness Technical Support Specialist shall have consecutive employment in a position with comparable responsibilities within the past five (5) years, Must be able to use a computer to communicate via email; and proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) and related tools and technology required for the position.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• The contractor shall ensure that GSSC personnel supporting this task possess the following qualifications:
• Significantly demonstrating expertise with the execution of DOE O 425.1D, Verification of Readiness to Startup or Restart Nuclear Facilities, in the startup of complex and high risk nuclear facilities.
• Performing key positions in the work to achieve readiness and verify readiness to safely operate complex high-risk nuclear facilities.
• Executing experience with direct interface with senior management.
• Expert knowledge of DOE orders, standards, policies, and procedures providing requirements and guidance for safe startup of nuclear facilities.
• Knowledge of Hanford Site mission, activities, and priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Maintaining proficiencies in the following through periodic training:

            -  Hanford General Employee Training (better known as HGET).

            - WTP site access.

• Working level knowledge of environmental compliance, safety and health, quality assurance, and nuclear safety related controls and requirements.
• Expertise level of knowledge of Hanford Site mission, activities, and priorities.
• Expertise level of knowledge of DOE program and project management practices, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft® Word, PowerPoint®, and/or other Microsoft® Office tools.
• United States citizenship.

DELIVERABLES

• Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. The Contractor shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined below:
• Weekly Report. This report will address work accomplished, and deliverable progress to be provided to the technical monitor.
• Monthly Report. This report will be a combination of the weekly status reports and shall be submitted with the monthly invoice. The report shall also include:
• Deliverable progress, and date(s) submitted if applicable, submitted within this invoice period.
• Work schedule for Contractor employees, to include any leave taken.
   

TRAVEL

Travel as coordinated with the technical point of contact and approved in writing by the contracting officer in advance, is allowed, in accordance with federal travel regulations.

LOCATION

Work shall be conducted at the Department of Energy – Hanford, the Hanford Site, and Richland, WA. This position is telework-eligible with the expectation that approximately 50% of the charged time will be teleworking and 50% will be working at the Hanford Site or Richland, WA. Deviations will be at the discretion of the Technical Monitor in consultation with the Contracting Officer.

Additional Information

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to fulfill all requirements of the roles for which they are employed; establish, manage, pursue, and fulfill annual goals and objectives with Documented Goals for each of the firm's Eight ProSidian Global Competencies [1 - Personal Effectiveness | 2 - Continuous Learning | 3 - Leadership | 4 - Client Service | 5 - Business Management | 6 - Business Development | 7 - Technical Expertise | 8 - Innovation & Knowledge Sharing (Thought Leadership)]; and to support all business development and other efforts on behalf of ProSidian Consulting.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork – ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant and effectively as a team leader
• Leadership – the ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
• Business Acumen – understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
• Communication – ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
• Motivation – persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
• Agility – ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or workstreams
• Judgment – exercises prudence and insight in the decision-making process while being mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
• Organization – the ability to manage projects and actions and prioritize tasks

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the most significant challenges across private, public, and social sectors
• Curiosity – the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
• Humility – exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference
• Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

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BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

ProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights: Your good health and well-being are important to ProSidian Consulting. At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. That's why we are also pleased to offer the Employee Benefits Program, designed to promote your health and personal welfare. Our growing list of benefits currently includes the following for Full-Time Employees:

• Competitive Compensation: The pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives. The Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the Plan you elect for medical and dental benefits. Contributions are deducted on a pre-tax basis.
• Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs. ||| Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife.
• Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees. A range of investment options is available with a personal financial planner to assist you. The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.
• Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor's appointment, or any number of events in your life. Currently, these benefits include Vacation/Sick days – 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given.
• Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP). These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees.
• Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to achieve financial success. Therefore, we offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The Corporate Perks Benefit Program. This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy daily.
• Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements, there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace. A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials.
• ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian Consulting will pay up to 5k for all referrals employed for 90 days for candidates submitted through our Referral Program.
• Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements, there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support.
• Flexible Spending Account: FSAs help you pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent daycare expenses on a pre-tax basis. You determine your projected costs for the Plan Year and then elect to set aside a portion of each paycheck into your FSA.
• Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you have the option to elect supplemental life insurance. D&D covers death or dismemberment from an accident only.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Disability insurance plans are designed to provide income protection while you recover from a disability.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - See Below Instructions On The Best Way To Apply

ProSidian Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants foremployment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or another eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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