Workforce Development Specialist

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Workforce Development Specialist to work on our National Security Workforce Development Programs team. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our Research Education Campus (REC) in Idaho Falls, ID with every other Friday off.

The National and Homeland Security Directorate seeks a team member to optimize and highlight strategic workforce development efforts, coordinate university engagements, and establish metrics to inform strategic decisions. This role involves managing relationships across the directorate and laboratory, interfacing with Talent Acquisition, Communications, Research Excellence, and other stakeholders. The position emphasizes the development of both internal and externally funded workforce programs and contributes to mission initiatives across the directorate. Additionally, this role may support sponsor-funded workforce development portfolios.

Responsibilities Include:

• Act as the main contact for Idaho National Laboratory in strategic workforce development activities.
• Write, develop, and manage strategic plans for workforce development priorities between INL and external partners.
• Develop creative and appropriate workforce development solutions through collaboration with employers, instructors, and communities, leveraging innovative strategies supporting sustainable impact.
• Build and maintain relationships. Communicate regularly with industry groups, economic and community organizations, and educational institutions to support workforce development priorities, outreach, and recruitment.
• Engage with INL staff, management, and external leadership to facilitate smooth engagements for labor sharing, guest speaking, instructing, and overall coordination between the institutions. Ensure INL meets MOU benchmarks as needed.
• Engage evaluation teams and produce an annual meeting with presentations to impacted teams, as well as assist teams with the summary evaluation report.
• Facilitate working activities through the Nuclear Contractor Consortium, including marketing and communication campaigns, working on education program alignments, data, and information sharing, provide and share benchmark successes and coordinate multi-entity projects through innovative communication.
• Create education spaces, sharing platforms, workshops, and other opportunities to connect and share with partners on INL's workforce development priorities.
• Create visual and written representation of these strategic workforce priorities for both internal and external customers.

Minimum Requirements:

• Level 1: Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies, BA in Radio, televisions and film, and/or BA in Journalism or strategic communications. Directly related fields may also be considered.
• Direct experience supporting NNSA, Workforce Development Communications.
• Experience with organizing and supporting large scale events.
• Experience with marketing and communications on LinkedIn.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "Q" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

Ideal Candiate will have:

• Direct experience in Communications, Media, and Marketing with Department of Energy's National Laboratories.

Job Information:

• The pay range for this position is $56,196 min - $109,644 max. At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and work in an office environment. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires the operation of office equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with people is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

INL Mission

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision

Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements

To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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