Fuels PIE Department Manager

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Fuels PIE (Post-Irradiation Examination) Department Manager to work in our Fuels PIE department. Our team works a 4x10 schedule located out of our MFC facility with every Friday off.

The Fuels Post-Irradiation Examination (PIE) Department Manager provides managerial and technical expertise to support scientific staff that execute mission in the space of Fuels PIE and fuel performance analysis.

Responsibilities Include:

• Manage the activities of a department through subordinate supervisors and professionals.
• Develop overall goals and long-term goals of the department in alignment with the division goals.
• Ensure the tasks completed are both aligned with organizational goals and empowering to the employee.
• Responsible for the effective operation of activities of major significance to our organization. Decisions impact others in the immediate team and influences methods and techniques.
• Build financials, business planning, organizational priorities, and workforce. Ensure that budgets, schedules, and performance standards are realistically set and attained.
• Receive objective-based assignments and work with subordinate supervisors, customers, and functional peer group professionals to determine resources to meet schedules and priorities.
• Recommend changes to policies and establish procedures that affect department or multiple disciplines.
• Partner with important contacts outside own area of expertise and other external partners.
• Third level of management with human resource responsibilities. Typically, all work is performed through the management of others.
• You will typically report to a direct report of a Director, Sr. Director, or Senior Leadership.
• This position closes: 7/29/25

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's of Science degree and 5 years of relevant experience, Master's of Science degree and 2 years of relevant experience, or PhD and 2 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of nuclear fuels and materials, irradiation testing, and post-irradiation examination preferred.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Willing to coach others in their career plan development

The ideal candidate will possess:

Specific degree in nuclear science, engineering, or directly related discipline

Job Information:

The target pay range for this position is Target salary: $154,733 - $231,971 annually. The full pay range is $105,516 - 269,052 . At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel,
bend, and work in an office and field/laboratory environment. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type,
handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires operation of job-related equipment
and driving a vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Sufficient visual acuity and
hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the public is required. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.

Reasonable Accommodation
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