Human Performance Improvement Specialist

Description

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Human Performance Improvement Specialist to work in our Safeguards and Security (S&S) department. Our team works onsite with a 4x10 schedule located out of our Central Facilities Area (CFA) or as assigned.

You will apply concepts, policies, procedures, principles, and performance improvement models known to reduce human error, enhancing human ingenuity, and build a capacity for resilience. Identify current performance in the organization, discover any performance deficiencies and the causes, develop and implement solutions, and evaluate results. Conduct Human Performance Improvement (HPI) investigations by collecting human performance data from direct observations of work activities, risk assessments, and databases. Create and track HPI goals for the directorate. Provide tailored HPI training. Direct report to the Chief Operations Officer (COO) for S&S and a daily working relationship with S&S Directors in CFA.

Responsibilities Include:

• Use HPI expertise to integrate human performance improvement (HPI) principles, theories, and concepts into BEA’s culture/systems/programs/activities.
• Create and manage HPI goals as well as ensure goals are met through tracking mechanisms.
• Interface with management and employees; apply practitioner skills and HPI knowledge, and complete identified human performance improvement actions.
• Provide support to HPI practitioners by coordinating assessments, training content and event investigation rigor within the S&S directorate. Coordinate and arrange the HPI working team meetings.
• Work closely with other HPI practitioners’ and HPI SMEs' to ensure clear execution and communication of needed HPI services.
• Support HPI practitioners on scheduling, establishing deliverables dates, establishing schedules, reviews, and training. Produce accurate reporting of directorate performance status. Develop needed presentations, strategies in collaboration with management and practitioners.
• Conduct and review HPI investigations and provide the context of events to maximize organizational learning. Examine events thoroughly to understand all performance gaps. Share results with customers and management.
• Ensure HPI lesson plans are current, training is tailored and relevant. Deliver training to the directorate.
• Mentor practitioners and practitioner candidates and junior staff and look for opportunities to involve them in current projects. 

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements: 

• Level 3: Bachelor’s and 5 years relevant experience or a Master’s and 2 years relevant experience. In Lieu of degree 11 years of relevant experience (Relevant experience includes human performance program operations, process improvement, change management, injury and illness reduction, human and organizational processes)
• Level 4: Bachelor’s and 9 years relevant experience or Master’s and 6 years relevant experience.  In Lieu of degree 15 years of relevant experience (Relevant experience includes human performance program operations, process improvement, change management, injury and illness reduction, human and organizational processes)
• Must be a US Citizen and obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” clearance. May be required to obtain and maintain additional security clearance level of Human Reliability Program (HRP) certification.

Job Information: 

• The pay range for this position is: Level #3 ($91,008 - $186,588) / Level #4 ($109,260 - $223,908 ). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• You are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.
• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 5,000 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation’s nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.

INL Mission
Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision
Our vision is to change the world’s energy future and secure our nation’s critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements
To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Reasonable Accommodation
We will 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.

Other Information
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