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Overview

The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is seeking a dynamic scientific leader with a national and international reputation and record of accomplishment to serve as the Director of the Physical Sciences Division (PSD).

Responsibilities

The Physical Sciences Division Director (DD) is responsible for providing scientific leadership for the Division’s research programs and for maintaining the quality of research in the division. You will achieve this by collaborating with Division staff, the Associate Laboratory Director for Physical & Computational Sciences, Program Leads for Basic Energy Sciences, and others to elevate existing programs and develop new programs in chemical physics, catalysis, geosciences, separations, and materials. You will provide strategic direction to approximately 300 scientists, engineers, post-docs, students, and visiting scientists, manage $40M research budget, and $7.5M operations budget.

In your organization role, you will be responsible for all areas of management within the division including operations, environmental health and safety, administration, budget, hiring, and employee development. You will establish and communicate policy, mission, goals, and accomplishments to division staff and to the broader research community. We work closely as a team across the directorate and the lab to assure efficient, effective, and safe execution of meaningful research. You will participate in formulating the research policy and strategic direction of the Laboratory as a whole and provide consultation to Laboratory leadership regarding new initiatives for the strategic direction of PSD. Further, elevating the visibility of our fundamental chemical and material science and its application areas by working with other relevant National Laboratories, as well as academic and industrial joint institutes and partners will be an important goal. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at PNNL, and as a leader and hiring manager, you will model and elevate these values for your staff.

We value our Division Directors maintaining an active research portfolio as well as providing organizational leadership. You will be expected to build independent collaborative programs within PNNL and with other research institutions and encouraged to develop cooperative programs with industry to the mutual benefit of PNNL and its partners. You may also make substantial contributions to the formulation and direction of Laboratory programs that improve PNNL’s preeminence as a National Laboratory.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/BA and 15 years work experience -OR-

• MS/MA or higher and 13 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in chemistry, materials, or physics and a recognized publication record of research accomplishments in that field.

• Proven experience with management of large-scale scientific projects or organizations and collaborative science, and leading multi-disciplinary teams.

• Ability to effectively engage with funding agencies such as DOE Office of Science and demonstrated ability to initiate substantial new research efforts and collaborations.

• Experience in effective management and administrative oversight, creativity in decision making and problem solving, and a dedication to mentoring and career development.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to interact at the highest level of management, both internally and externally, in a constructive and collaborative manner.

Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment

Not applicable

Additional Information

This position requires the ability to obtain a federal security clearance in a timely manner. Which requires:

• US Citizenship

• Background Investigation: Applicants selected will be subject to a federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter in accordance 10 CFR 710, Appendix B.

• Drug Testing: All Security Clearance (L or Q) positions will be considered by the Department of Energy to be Testing Designated Positions which means that they are subject to applicant, random, and for-cause drug testing. In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate non-use of illegal drugs for the 12 consecutive months preceding completion of the requisite Questionnaire for National Security Positions (QNSP).

Note: Applicants will be considered ineligible for security clearance processing by the U.S. Department of Energy until non-use of illegal drugs for 12 consecutive months can be demonstrated.

Testing Designated Position

This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The candidate selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing for illegal drugs, including marijuana, consistent with the Controlled Substances Act and the PNNL Workplace Substance Abuse Program.

About PNNL

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!

At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, flexible work schedules and telework options. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or 3-hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.

Commitment to Excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity

Our laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment.

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@pnnl.gov .

Drug Free Workplace

PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.

If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn.

HSPD-12 PIV Credential Requirement

In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, new employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.

Mandatory Requirements

Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a “country of risk” without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.

Rockstar Rewards

Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, supplemental parental bonding leave, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support. Employees are automatically enrolled in our company funded pension plan and may enroll in our 401k savings plan. Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.

• Research Associates excluded.

**Once eligibility requirements are met.

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Notice to Applicants

PNNL lists the full pay range for the position in the job posting. Starting pay is calculated from the minimum of the pay range and actual placement in the range is determined based on an individual’s relevant job-related skills, qualifications, and experience. This approach is applicable to all positions, with the exception of positions governed by collective bargaining agreements and certain limited-term positions which have specific pay rules.

As part of our commitment to fair compensation practices, we do not ask for or consider current or past salaries in making compensation offers at hire. Instead, our compensation offers are determined by the specific requirements of the position, prevailing market trends, applicable collective bargaining agreements, pay equity for the position type, and individual qualifications and skills relevant to the performance of the position.

Minimum Salary

USD $226,600.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $358,100.00/Yr.