Information Research Specialist 2 Job at Los Alamos National Laboratory
What You Will Do
Join our world-class team! Now is your chance to make a difference in supporting our national security mission. Come join a group of staff that will be working to organize, and index classified physical collections at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). The information you index will have an immediate impact to the Laboratory's mission.
You will be working in coordination with one of the largest libraries in the Federal Government, the National Security Research Center (NSRC). The NSRC is LANL's classified library, containing tens of millions of documents, films, books, and other archival material related to the development, testing, and production of nuclear weapons, dating back to the first days of the Manhattan Project. The NSRC's collections contain a breadth of classified technical information related to physics, chemistry, engineering, material science, intelligence, and national security. We are looking for an individual with a background in handling, storage, transmission, and disposition of electronic and hard copy unclassified and/or classified documents/materials; engaging with special records or archive collections; and performing technical information research and retrieval from physical collections to meet the needs of Laboratory staff.
As an Indexing Specialist, you will conduct historical research using archival documents, manage special records or archive collections and performs basic technical information research and retrieval from the collections to meet the information needs of Laboratory staff and external customers. Duties will include ordering, receiving, indexing, cataloging, preparing, and storing technical information, both published and unpublished, in all formats including electronic, assisting customers, conducting searchers, and providing information. Distributes information to customers following well-established procedures.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Technical Knowledge
For this role, you will need experience in populating indices for small to moderate size collections, experience populating metadata for archival materials. In addition, you must be a demonstrated self-starter with the ability to work independently without direct supervision with strong attention to detail. For this position you will also need to provide tours of the NSRC and provide various presentations to internal and external audiences on the contents of the NSRC and support research activities in the support of internal and external staff members. This position requires strong communication skills including verbally and in writing. For this role you will be required to demonstrate experience contributing and writing for various publications that you have produced.
Customer Relations
You will be required to have experience in customer-focused communication and relations and the ability to work in a team environment. You will also need to have experience interacting with senior managers and providing research support for this audience.
Education/Experience
Position requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 5 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Clearance
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.
Desired Qualifications:
LANL Familiarity
It would be a plus if you understand the weapons program within LANL, along with experience working with classified material in a classified environment.
Technical Knowledge
Clearance
Active DOE "Q" Clearance
Location: This position will be located in Los Alamos, NM.
Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants:
This position requires occasional travel (1-2 times per year). Along with a resume, applicants are required to submit a detailed cover letter addressing how they meet the required skills for this position, and if applicable address the desired skills.
Work Schedule: Onsite in Los Alamos, NM
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
Additional Details
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance which requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon position, additional authorization to access nuclear weapons information may be required that may or may not be available to dual citizens depending upon the circumstances.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.
Employment StatusFull Time
Join our world-class team! Now is your chance to make a difference in supporting our national security mission. Come join a group of staff that will be working to organize, and index classified physical collections at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). The information you index will have an immediate impact to the Laboratory's mission.
You will be working in coordination with one of the largest libraries in the Federal Government, the National Security Research Center (NSRC). The NSRC is LANL's classified library, containing tens of millions of documents, films, books, and other archival material related to the development, testing, and production of nuclear weapons, dating back to the first days of the Manhattan Project. The NSRC's collections contain a breadth of classified technical information related to physics, chemistry, engineering, material science, intelligence, and national security. We are looking for an individual with a background in handling, storage, transmission, and disposition of electronic and hard copy unclassified and/or classified documents/materials; engaging with special records or archive collections; and performing technical information research and retrieval from physical collections to meet the needs of Laboratory staff.
As an Indexing Specialist, you will conduct historical research using archival documents, manage special records or archive collections and performs basic technical information research and retrieval from the collections to meet the information needs of Laboratory staff and external customers. Duties will include ordering, receiving, indexing, cataloging, preparing, and storing technical information, both published and unpublished, in all formats including electronic, assisting customers, conducting searchers, and providing information. Distributes information to customers following well-established procedures.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Technical Knowledge
For this role, you will need experience in populating indices for small to moderate size collections, experience populating metadata for archival materials. In addition, you must be a demonstrated self-starter with the ability to work independently without direct supervision with strong attention to detail. For this position you will also need to provide tours of the NSRC and provide various presentations to internal and external audiences on the contents of the NSRC and support research activities in the support of internal and external staff members. This position requires strong communication skills including verbally and in writing. For this role you will be required to demonstrate experience contributing and writing for various publications that you have produced.
Customer Relations
You will be required to have experience in customer-focused communication and relations and the ability to work in a team environment. You will also need to have experience interacting with senior managers and providing research support for this audience.
Education/Experience
Position requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 5 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Clearance
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.
Desired Qualifications:
LANL Familiarity
It would be a plus if you understand the weapons program within LANL, along with experience working with classified material in a classified environment.
Technical Knowledge
- Demonstrated experience working in a major archival organization, such as the National Archives and Records Administration.
- Experience in Classified Matter Protection and Control; and Vault Access training.
- Experience in using LANL's classified network systems, uploading, cataloging, and retrieving documents.
- Document custodian background and experience and/or records management, document control background and experience.
Clearance
Active DOE "Q" Clearance
Location: This position will be located in Los Alamos, NM.
Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants:
This position requires occasional travel (1-2 times per year). Along with a resume, applicants are required to submit a detailed cover letter addressing how they meet the required skills for this position, and if applicable address the desired skills.
Work Schedule: Onsite in Los Alamos, NM
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
- PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
- Dental and vision insurance
- Free basic life and disability insurance
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
- Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
- Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
- Onsite gyms and wellness programs
- Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Additional Details
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance which requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon position, additional authorization to access nuclear weapons information may be required that may or may not be available to dual citizens depending upon the circumstances.
- Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.
Employment StatusFull Time
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