Job Description

Brookhaven National Laboratory (www.bnl.gov) delivers discovery science and transformative technology to power and secure the nation\xe2\x80\x99s future. Brookhaven Lab is a multidisciplinary laboratory with seven Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, 37 R&D 100 Awards, and more than 70 years of pioneering research. The Lab is primarily supported by the U.S. Department of Energy\xe2\x80\x99s (DOE) Office of Science. Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) operates and manages the Laboratory for DOE. BSA is a partnership between Battelle and The Research Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook University. BSA salutes our veterans and active military members with careers that leverage the skills and unique experience they gained while serving our country. Our organization fully supports service members transitioning from active duty to civilian life and pledge\xe2\x80\x99s our commitment to actively hire veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. Military personnel who have been formally trained or have relevant experience obtained while in service may meet educational requirements and are encouraged to apply for job opportunities at BSA.

Organizational Overview

Brookhaven National Laboratory is a nonprofit research and development institution whose purpose is to advance ideas and knowledge through a multidisciplinary program of basic and applied research. The Laboratory Protection Division in conjunction with the Security Operations Group currently has a full-time opportunity for a Security Specialist.

The Laboratory Protection Division at the Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) is seeking to hire a Security Specialist to provide Planning and Design Basis Threat support for the Security Operations Program.

Position Description

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintain the Designed Basis Threat (DBT) Program and ensuring compliance to related DOE Orders and guidance.
• Assist with maintaining surveillance on the Chemical Management System for hazardous materials that may rise above the designated thresholds for the DBT.
• Assist with development and update of Hazards Analysis, Security Risk Assessments (SRA) and Threat Assessments.
• Assist with security planning to include maintenance and updating of the Site Security Plan and DBT Plan.
• Identify strengths and weaknesses of security plans, policies, systems, and procedures and make recommendations for improvements.

Position Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in law enforcement, security, chemistry, or a related field based on 2:1 (experience: college) years.
• 4 years related work experience in protection and response for a large-scale, complex facility or program.
• U.S. citizenship is required and the ability to obtain a DOE \xe2\x80\x9cQ\xe2\x80\x9d clearance.
• Ability to operate independently.
• Ability to communicate concisely and effectively, both orally and in writing, with all levels of management, employees, guests, and representatives of regulatory agencies is required.
• Ability to prepare professional reports and develop program materials and plans, make recurring, formal presentations, and provide effective training in security concepts to varied and diverse laboratory audiences, including senior management.
• Excellent working knowledge of computer systems, database and spreadsheet management, Microsoft Office products, and web-based business systems is necessary.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree is preferred.
• A working knowledge of DOE requirements, in particular, DOE O 470.4B, SAFEGUARDS AND SECURITY PROGRAM.
• A working knowledge of all applicable CERCLA, RCRA, and DOE regulations and orders for hazardous materials.
• Understanding of radiological material in addition to a chemical management system and the Global Harmonization System (GHS), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Safety Data Sheet (SDS), and other associated resources.

This position is subject to 24 hour on-call in the event of any emergency and may require irregular work hours. Travel requirement less than 10%.

Relocation and housing cost will not be offered for this position.

Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements:
Candidate will be required to at times:

• Work protracted and/or irregular hours.
• Perform computer/keyboard work.
• Work with or near moving machinery at times.
• Work outdoors at times.
• Ability to wear and use personal protective equipment.
• Ability to lift up to forty pounds.

At Brookhaven National Laboratory 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 (vacation, holidays, sick leave, paid parental leave);
• Lab-funded Retirement Plan;
• 401(k) Plan;
• Flexible Work Arrangements;
• Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs
• Employee Fitness/Wellness & Recreation: Gym/Basketball Courts, Weight Room, Fitness Classes, Indoor Pool, Tennis Courts, Sports Clubs/Activities (Basketball, Ping Pong, Softball, Tennis)

Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) is an equal opportunity employer that values inclusion and diversity at our Lab. We are committed to ensuring that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

BNL takes affirmative action in support of its policy and to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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Brookhaven National Laboratory