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Drug & Alcohol Test Coordinator (Security Specialist 2) Join to apply for the Drug & Alcohol Test Coordinator (Security Specialist 2) role at Los Alamos National Laboratory What You Will Do As a vital member of the Personnel Assurance group, reporting to the Substance Abuse Team Leader, you will serve as a critical function for the laboratory’s Workplace Substance Abuse Program. Your primary job will be to coordinate drug and/or alcohol tests via telephone, while supporting the laboratory’s need to manage access authorization and HRP certification for employees. You will use various databases to complete required steps, ensuring that workers obtain and maintain the necessary clearance from the Department of Energy. Your responsibilities include: Coordinating drug and alcohol testing schedules for laboratory personnel. Communicating with employees to schedule and confirm testing appointments. Maintaining accurate records of testing results and related documentation. Collaborating with multiple teams in a fast‑paced environment to resolve scheduling conflicts. Ensuring confidentiality and protection of personally identifiable information (PII) while working with classified information. Providing professional customer service under pressure from multiple deadlines, frequent interruptions, and changing priorities. What You Need Minimum Job Requirements Demonstrated experience coordinating schedules and calendar management. Demonstrated experience and skill in researching alternatives, investigating problems, and recommending solutions on matters affecting security and safeguards. Proven competence to provide professional customer service while under pressure of multiple deadlines, frequent interruptions, and changing priorities. Ability to effectively prioritize assigned tasks and assume responsibility for completing the work. Experience working with high volumes of customers, with great attention to detail and the protection of PII as part of a team and independently. Ability to effectively interface and integrate at all levels, with broad knowledge of the laboratory mission, organizations, programs, policies, and procedures. Education/Experience Position requires a bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, or Security‑related field and 2 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. Desired Qualifications Excellent organizational skills for project planning, execution, and management. Demonstrated experience participating in audits and self‑assessments. Previous experience performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature with frequent interruptions and/or distractions. Knowledge of the laboratory’s security and safeguards policies, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of the laboratory’s computer and information security policies, practices, and procedures. Active Q clearance. Work Environment This position will be onsite in Los Alamos; however, you may be required to work in Santa Fe as needed. Position Commitment Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in one position to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the laboratory. The required commitment for this position is 1 year. Note to Applicants Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China (including Hong Kong and Macau), the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation who are not lawful permanent residents are prohibited from accessing facilities supporting the mission of national‑security laboratories. Applicants Applicants are encouraged to include a comprehensive cover letter addressing how they meet the required and desired skills. Applicants are encouraged to apply soon; the position may close quickly depending on the number of highly qualified applicants received. Where You Will Work Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our benefits package includes: PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with a large nationwide network. Dental and vision insurance. Free basic life and disability insurance. Paid childbirth 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 that the employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. This requirement applies only to U.S. citizens. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A. Clearance Q clearance (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government and must meet eligibility requirements to access classified matter. This position requires Q clearance and obtaining such clearance requires U.S. citizenship, except in extremely rare circumstances. Receipt of a Q clearance is ultimately a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad. 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 marijuana, use and possession 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 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, they may only apply with documented approval of their division leader. Equal Opportunity Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal‑opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The laboratory is committed to making the workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request. To request an accommodation, please email applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505) 664‑6947, option 3. #J-18808-Ljbffr Los Alamos National Laboratory

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