Project Assistant Energy

AtkinsRéalis•Oak Ridge, TN

1d•$20 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Project Assistant Energy, to join our Team in our Oak Ridge, TN office. Your role involves ensuring the implementation of policies, standards, and procedures pertinent to the personnel security program, including managing security briefings and coordinating the pre-badging process. You will also handle new employee onboarding security paperwork, assist with self-assessments, maintain the personnel security database, and compile weekly reports. A significant part of the role includes assisting with Human Reliability Program (HRP) duties, such as coordinating certifications, managing HRP status changes, and coordinating random drug testing. You will also serve as the Security Awareness Coordinator and maintain liaison with the Personnel Security Manager on various security issues. Additionally, you will support the execution of Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS) guiding principles and core functions.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 2 years’ experience in Personnel Security preferred.
Minimum 1-year nuclear program experience preferred.
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
Strong communication, verbal and written skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Must be able to adapt to shifting work priorities and be able to adjust quickly to changes in work processes and company goals.
Must be able to manage stress and learn new tasks when governmental/contractual requirements change.
Applicants selected will be subject to a federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter.
Applicants must have Real ID compliant identification to access the work location.
U.S. citizenship required for AtkinsRéalis/Isotek Systems Project positions.
Must be a U.S. citizen in order to be considered.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in a security-related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Stops work without fear of reprisal for unsafe conditions potentially affecting personnel safety or environmental risk.
Ensures the implementation of policies, standards, procedures and Department of Energy (DOE) Orders pertinent to the personnel security program.
Ensures Initial, Comprehensive, and Termination Briefings are updated according to DOE Orders, are completed by personnel as needed, and ensures Annual Security Refresher Briefings are completed by all cleared personnel.
Coordinates, in accordance with the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) Site Badge Office, to complete the pre-badging process as a Personnel Access System inputter and organizational approver.
Coordinates all new employee onboarding security paperwork and briefings.
Assists with self-assessments on personnel security procedures and compliance.
Maintains the personnel security database accurately and in a timely fashion.
Pull reports from personnel security database and compiles weekly report of personnel security actions.
Assists with Human Reliability Program (HRP) duties working with the HRP Management Official, DOE HRP officials, subcontractors providing HRP services, and others, to implement and process all functions related to HRP including coordinating for initial certifications and annual recertifications, temporary and immediate removal from HRP status, and coordinates random drug testing.
Performs monthly review of HRP records with medical provider.
Assists with monthly random drug/alcohol testing.
Serves as the Security Awareness Coordinator developing, maintaining, administering, and providing security awareness topics to applicable personnel.
Maintains liaison with and advises the Personnel Security Manager pertinent personnel security issues.
Notifies the Personnel Security Manager of any non-compliance issues with safeguards and security requirements by applicable personnel.
Maintaining/updating Personnel Security Desk Reference Guide.
Assists Personnel Security Manager with completing Commitment Tracking System issues.
Inputs reporting requirements of cleared personnel via DOE-provided systems.
Supports the execution of Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS) guiding principles and core functions and the Isotek Safety Culture.
Performs other duties as assigned.