Sustainable Acquisition Program Manager

2 weeks ago


Oak Ridge, United States CNS Part time

Location:  Oak Ridge, TN
Job Title: Sustainable Acquisition Program Manager 
Career Level From:Specialist
Career Level To: Specialist 
Organization: Sustain & Stewardship Prog (50210895)
Job Specialty: Environmental Science 
 

What You'll Do

Ensure compliance and implementation of all requirements that directly support the Sustainable Acquisition Program including all pertinent laws, regulations, Executive Orders, DOE Orders, DOE Notices, and DOE guidance and requirements for bio-based initiatives for both Y-12 and Pantex.
 
Duties include but are not limited to:
 

  • Identify, evaluate, screen, and implement sustainable products included recycled content and bio-based products and information:
    • Identify recycled content and bio-based products ensuring that waste minimization, pollution prevention, source reduction, and conservation of natural resources are taken into account when choosing the recycled content and bio-based products for use
    • Provide solutions and improvements to processes to ensure that recycled content and bio-based products can be utilized
    • Support the transition from non-bio-based and/or non-recycled-content products to bio-based and/or recycled content products
    • Evaluate the recycled content and/or bio-based product categories to determine which products will meet the production, environment, and customer requirements
    • Implement the usage of acceptable bio-based and/or recycled content products
  • Coordinate with procurement to ensure sustainable acquisition requirements are met:
    • Query procurement data to obtain required information for routine and ad-hoc sustainable acquisition reports
    • Complete catalog reviews to identify recycled content and/ or bio-based products for usage and the addition of the acceptable products to the catalog
    • Review purchase requisitions to ensure bio-based and/or recycled content products are purchased where required
    • Ensure sustainable acquisition requirements are incorporated in contracts, blanket purchase agreements, solicitations, and specifications
  • Complete regulatory reports accurately and consistently, perform and document associated calculations, and enter the resulting data into the sustainable acquisition reporting systems:
    • Develop and track metrics related to bio-based and/or recycled content products
    • Complete sections of the Site Sustainability Plan or Report related to sustainable acquisition activities
    • Track and calculate the usage of acceptable bio-based and/or recycled content products
  • Develop/organize/perform required sustainable acquisition awareness activities:
    • Promote and coordinate awareness activities related to sustainable acquisition activities
    • Participate in DOE Headquarters bi-monthly conference calls
    • Develop CNS specific training for Sustainable Acquisition Program activities
What You Can Expect
  • Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
  • Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
  • Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
  • Career advancement and professional development programs
  • Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives
Minimum Job Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree with: Minimum 4 years of relevant experience. (Typical experience ranging from 7 to 10 years.)
  • OR Master’s Degree with: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
  • OR PhD
  • NOTE: Applicants with high school diplomas may be considered on an exceptional basis if they have 12 or more years of relevant experience.
Preferred Job Requirements
  • Effective communication skills (verbal and written) and the ability to work effectively in a team environment are required.
  • Must be comfortable in both office and field environments.
  • Must be able to prioritize and coordinate multiple assignments within a fast-paced environment and to act independently with minimal supervision.
  • The candidate must have above average organizational skills and be able to demonstrate knowledge of production/complex operations and material selection and disposition management methods.
  • Must be able to meet Hazpower requirements.
  • Travel between Y-12 and Pantex locations is required.
  • Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite with extensive knowledge utilizing Microsoft Excel and Access is also required.
  • Working knowledge of Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), security, property, purchasing, Department of Energy (DOT), waste management regulatory requirements and a working knowledge of chemicals is preferred.
  • Experience associated with other government Sustainable Acquisition Programs is preferred.
  • Computer skills including SAP is also preferred.
Why Pantex and Y-12? You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Pantex and Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.Notes The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.
If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.
CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification. CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

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