Jefferson Lab

Come join our team at Jefferson Lab, where great minds matter.

Posting Date: 04/23/24
Salary Range: $87,700 - $138,800 (SE-II)
Work Location Type: Dedicated On-site (100% on-site work)

What your job will look like:

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to lead our integrated Environment, Safety and Health inspection efforts. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing inspection procedures, ensuring the accurate and timely completion of all program inspections, and the development of routine and custom reports to facilitate decision making. You will play a key role in upholding the quality and compliance of our programs and achieving our operational goals.

In this role, you will:

  • Collaborate with Environment, Safety and Health (ESH) inspectors, Division Safety Officers (DSO), and facility Safety Wardens in the efficient and effective execution of all assigned inspections.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain program-specific inspection procedures and checklists in accordance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Identify and document non-conformances, deficiencies, and areas for improvement, developing clear and actionable recommendations for corrective action.
  • Collaborate with program managers and stakeholders to address identified issues and implement corrective actions.
  • Prepare comprehensive inspection reports, summarizing findings, observations, and recommendations, and submitting them in a timely manner.
  • Conduct data analysis and trend identification to improve program performance and identify potential risks or areas for optimization.
  • Provide training and mentoring to inspectors, ensuring thorough effective and consistent inspections.
  • Stay current on relevant industry standards, regulations, and best practices for program inspection.
  • Manage and maintain inspection documentation and records in a secure and organized manner.

Qualifications We Require:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Quality management, Occupational Health and Safety, Science, Engineering or a related field.
  • 4 Years experience in program inspection or auditing, with a strong emphasis on integrated program review.
  • Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing inspection procedures and checklists.
  • Proven ability to conduct thorough and objective inspections, identify non-conformances, and analyze root causes.
  • Proficient in computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, and database management systems.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends and recommend effective solutions.
  • Leadership and team management skills to effectively lead and motivate a team of inspectors.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications We Desire:

  • Board Certified Safety Professional (BCSP) Certification; Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
  • Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
  • Microsoft Certification: Power Platform Fundamentals

About Jefferson Lab

Join a community with a common purpose of solving the most challenging scientific and engineering problems of our time. The Jefferson Lab campus is located in southeastern Virginia amidst a vibrant and growing technology community.

A career at Jefferson Lab is more than a job. You will be part of “big science” and work alongside top scientists and engineers from around the world unlocking the secrets of our visible universe. Managed by Jefferson Science Associates, LLC; Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility is entering an exciting period of mission growth and is seeking new team members ready to apply their skills and passion to have an impact. You could call it work, or you could call it a mission. We call it a challenge. We do things that will change the world.

Total Rewards at Jefferson Lab

At Jefferson Lab, we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Our benefits program includes, but is not limited to:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (Paid Parental, vacation, holidays, and sick leave)
  • 401(k) Plan – 9% Lab Contribution; 100% vested
  • Flexible Work Arrangements (Remote & Alternate Work Schedules available)
  • Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs
  • Live near the waterways of the Chesapeake Bay region with access to nearby beaches, mountains, and all major metropolitan centers on the East Coast

Jefferson Science Associates, LLC (JSA) manages and operates the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab). JSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, or veteran status or on any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. As part of the JSA’s equal employment opportunity policy, we also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.

JSA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities (unless doing so will result in an undue hardship). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruiting @jlab.org or contact Human Resources by calling (757) 269-7100 and selecting option 1 between 8 am – 5 pm EST to provide the nature of your request.

Employment with JSA is conditional upon DOE approval if at any time during your employment you are participating in a Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Program or Affiliated activity. Generally, such programs/activities include any foreign-state-sponsored attempt to acquire U.S.-funded scientific research through programs run or funded by the government that target scientists, engineers, students, academics, researchers, and entrepreneurs of all nationalities working or educated in the United States. This includes positions or appointments, both domestic and foreign, titled academic, professional, or institutional appointments whether or not remuneration is received and whether full-time, part-time or voluntary.