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DoE Q or L
USD 132,570.00 - 196,428.00 per year;USD 132,570.00 - 162,324.00 per year;USD 160,410.00 - 196,428.00 per year
Unspecified
Livermore, CA (On-Site/Office)
Company Description
Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!
Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States' security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.
We are dedicated to fostering a culture that values individuals, talents, partnerships, ideas, experiences, and different perspectives, recognizing their importance to the continued success of the Laboratory's mission.
Pay Range
$132,570 - $196,428 Annually
$132,570 - $162,324 Annually for the 390.1 Level
$160,410 - $196,428 Annually for the 390.2 Level
This is the lowest to highest salary in good faith we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. Pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.
Job Description
We have an opening for a Supervisor or Senior Supervisor in the Advanced Coatings and Vacuum Process Lab (AC-VPL). This position requires a current DOE Q clearance at the time of hire. You will provide direct administrative supervision, including personnel management of both exempt and non-exempt technical employees, as well as personnel actions such as selection, promotions, training, performance evaluations, salary recommendations, and corrective actions. Working closely with the Division Superintendent, the selected candidate will be responsible for organizing, training, and cost-effectively utilizing the workforce, maintaining equipment and materials, and supporting the service center's financial model. This includes, but is not limited to, long-term planning, budgeting, and financial projections. Other responsibilities include ES&H compliance, code or standards regulation compliance, and working on complex to highly complex technical projects. You will be responsible for solving technical and logistical issues related to various aspects of vacuum technology and thin film development. This position is in the Materials and NDE Section (MNDE) of the Materials Engineering Division (MED), within the Engineering Directorate.
This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.
This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.
You will
Additional job responsibilities, at the 390.2 level
Qualifications
Additional qualifications at the 390.2 level
Qualifications We Desire
Additional Information
#LI-Onsite
Position Information
This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.
Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?
Security Clearance
This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at time of hire.
Pre-Employment Drug Test
External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.
Wireless and Medical Devices
Per the Department of Energy (DOE), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must meet certain restrictions with the use and/or possession of mobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties, you may be required to work in a Limited Area where you are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile device in your possession. This includes, but not limited to cell phones, tablets, fitness devices, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth/wireless enabled devices.
If you use a medical device, which pairs with a mobile device, you must still follow the rules concerning the mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas. Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities require separate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings.
How to identify fake job advertisements
Please be aware of recruitment scams where people or entities are misusing the name of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) to post fake job advertisements. LLNL never extends an offer without a personal interview and will never charge a fee for joining our company. All current job openings are displayed on the Career Page under "Find Your Job" of our website. If you have encountered a job posting or have been approached with a job offer that you suspect may be fraudulent, we strongly recommend you do not respond.
To learn more about recruitment scams: https://www.llnl.gov/sites/www/files/2023-05/LLNL-Job-Fraud-Statement-Updated-4.26.23.pdf
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
Reasonable Accommodation
Our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please use our online form to submit a request.
California Privacy Notice
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitles job applicants, employees, and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information LLNL collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed here .
Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!
Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States' security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.
We are dedicated to fostering a culture that values individuals, talents, partnerships, ideas, experiences, and different perspectives, recognizing their importance to the continued success of the Laboratory's mission.
Pay Range
$132,570 - $196,428 Annually
$132,570 - $162,324 Annually for the 390.1 Level
$160,410 - $196,428 Annually for the 390.2 Level
This is the lowest to highest salary in good faith we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. Pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.
Job Description
We have an opening for a Supervisor or Senior Supervisor in the Advanced Coatings and Vacuum Process Lab (AC-VPL). This position requires a current DOE Q clearance at the time of hire. You will provide direct administrative supervision, including personnel management of both exempt and non-exempt technical employees, as well as personnel actions such as selection, promotions, training, performance evaluations, salary recommendations, and corrective actions. Working closely with the Division Superintendent, the selected candidate will be responsible for organizing, training, and cost-effectively utilizing the workforce, maintaining equipment and materials, and supporting the service center's financial model. This includes, but is not limited to, long-term planning, budgeting, and financial projections. Other responsibilities include ES&H compliance, code or standards regulation compliance, and working on complex to highly complex technical projects. You will be responsible for solving technical and logistical issues related to various aspects of vacuum technology and thin film development. This position is in the Materials and NDE Section (MNDE) of the Materials Engineering Division (MED), within the Engineering Directorate.
This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.
This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.
You will
- Provide daily technical leadership, mentoring, and supervision of the work center/teams, including work planning, setting priorities, and assigning daily work assignments.
- Provide technical guidance and training for Thin Film Development using Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) and Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD), including Magnetron Sputtering, Electron Beam Deposition, and Atomic Layer Deposition systems, as well as selecting proper vacuum technology techniques for system operations.
- Provide safety and security oversight for work center activities.
- Assist in the development of yearly cost and collection estimates for the work center, and provide budgetary oversight of work center activities.
- Interact with program leads, facility managers, technical contacts, engineers, and scientists to provide technical support and ensure the timely and cost-effective execution of work center activities.
- Analyze and interpret complex administrative and technical information, as well as project objectives, and translate them into job requirements and concepts, implementing solutions and alternate approaches to solve complex problems.
- Make decisions using a high degree of independent discretion and judgment, and resolve multi-project and program requirements through negotiations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional job responsibilities, at the 390.2 level
- Provide highly advanced technical expertise, advice, and direction to technicians, making frequent decisions using a high degree of independent discretion and judgment relating to thin film vacuum systems, thin film coating processes, and associated support hardware.
- Participate in and/or lead formal design review processes.
- Provide highly advanced technical support in thin film analysis and material characterization.
Qualifications
- Hold and maintain an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top-Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at the time of hire.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering technology, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Experience working with and developing thin film coatings and vacuum systems assembly including metrology, materials characterization, and data acquisition and analysis.
- Demonstrated advanced written and verbal communication, feedback, and presentation skills in specific technical areas.
- Experience with budget planning and oversight, workload assignments, and anticipating programmatic needs.
- Advanced administrative and organizational skills include the use of computers and software such as MS-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and similar applications.
- Demonstrated ability to work with and effectively lead a multidisciplinary team with a commitment to engineering and technical excellence, customer service, quality, efficiency, cost, and schedule.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment in a high-consequence safety environment, including solving complex problems in a multi-tasked environment, often with minimal instruction and supervision.
Additional qualifications at the 390.2 level
- Significant experience with highly advanced analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills to develop creative solutions to complex problems.
- Extensive experience with highly advanced skills and understanding of thin film coating technologies and processes with the ability to diagnose complex diagnostic systems.
- Highly advanced written and verbal communication, feedback, and presentation skills in multiple technical areas.
Qualifications We Desire
- Supervisory experience including performance and personnel management.
Additional Information
#LI-Onsite
Position Information
This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.
Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?
- Included in 2025 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
- Flexible Benefits Package
- 401(k)
- Relocation Assistance
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
- Our values - visit https://www.llnl.gov/inclusion/our-values
Security Clearance
This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at time of hire.
Pre-Employment Drug Test
External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.
Wireless and Medical Devices
Per the Department of Energy (DOE), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must meet certain restrictions with the use and/or possession of mobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties, you may be required to work in a Limited Area where you are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile device in your possession. This includes, but not limited to cell phones, tablets, fitness devices, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth/wireless enabled devices.
If you use a medical device, which pairs with a mobile device, you must still follow the rules concerning the mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas. Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities require separate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings.
How to identify fake job advertisements
Please be aware of recruitment scams where people or entities are misusing the name of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) to post fake job advertisements. LLNL never extends an offer without a personal interview and will never charge a fee for joining our company. All current job openings are displayed on the Career Page under "Find Your Job" of our website. If you have encountered a job posting or have been approached with a job offer that you suspect may be fraudulent, we strongly recommend you do not respond.
To learn more about recruitment scams: https://www.llnl.gov/sites/www/files/2023-05/LLNL-Job-Fraud-Statement-Updated-4.26.23.pdf
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
Reasonable Accommodation
Our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please use our online form to submit a request.
California Privacy Notice
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitles job applicants, employees, and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information LLNL collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed here .
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