Director of Depertment of Environmental Sciences (Oak Ridge National Laboratory)

Location: Oak Ridge, TN, US 37830 Company: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) Requisition ID: 15529 Overview The Biological and Environmental Systems Science Directorate (BESSD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks applicants for the Division Director (DD) of the Environmental Sciences Division (ESD). Reporting to the BESSD Associate Laboratory Director (ALD), the DD is responsible for leading and stewarding U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) core Science and Technology (S&T) capabilities, including: Earth, Environmental, and Atmospheric Science Advanced Computing, Scientific Visualization, and Data Sciences Earth and Energy Systems Infrastructure Analysis and Engineering The DD will align these capabilities with existing programmatic missions and emerging opportunities, while establishing and implementing strategic directions in collaboration with BESSD leadership. About the Environmental Sciences Division (ESD) The Environmental Sciences Division is an interdisciplinary research and development organization comprising: 140 scientists and engineers $70 million annual budget Over 70 years of local, national, and international research impact ESD’s vision is to expand scientific knowledge and develop innovative strategies and technologies that boost economic prosperity, ensure energy security, and strengthen national competitiveness while sustaining Earth’s natural resources. Division scientists conduct research spanning molecular to global scales at the environment–human–energy interface. Primary sponsors include DOE’s: Office of Biological and Environmental Research Bioenergy Technologies Office Water Power Technologies Office Office of Environmental Management The Division Director provides scientific leadership for ESD’s research programs, ensures research quality, delivers existing programs, develops new initiatives across ORNL, and manages the relationship with the Earth and Environmental Systems Sciences Division within DOE’s Office of Science. Major Duties and Responsibilities Provide leadership that integrates Division capabilities toward world-class S&T goals Serve as, or supervise, direct program management interfaces with sponsoring organizations Collaborate with management peers to support the ALD in defining and implementing strategic R&D missions for BESSD and ORNL Represent ORNL before advisory committees Promote scientific productivity, impact, and professional engagement of ESD staff Ensure project execution and delivery consistent with budget and schedule commitments Execute line management responsibilities, including supervision of Division leadership, budgeting, business planning, salary planning, recruitment, staff development, employee relations, and performance management Build Division capabilities by attracting and hiring top-tier researchers committed to world-class R&D Serve as the Division work authority, fostering a workplace culture attentive to hazard identification and effective controls Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning actions with core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service, while promoting equal opportunity and a respectful workplace Basic Qualifications Ph.D. in an environmental research field (e.g., biogeochemistry, bioenergy, computational environmental science, ecology, earth science, earth system modeling, hydrology, environmental informatics, or a closely related discipline) plus at least 15 years of relevant experience Internationally recognized record of research or technical achievement demonstrated through publications, patents, and/or funded research grants Demonstrated experience managing large-scale scientific projects and collaborative research programs Proven ability to engage effectively with funding agencies such as DOE and initiate substantial new research efforts and collaborations Demonstrated technical and strategic leadership of large, diverse, multidisciplinary organizations Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to interact effectively at the highest levels of internal and external management Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance in a timely manner Preferred Qualifications Recognized national and international reputation and record of accomplishment in a discipline relevant to ESD’s research portfolio Special Requirements Q Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP): This is a WSAP-designated position requiring a pre-placement drug test and participation in a random drug testing program Visa Sponsorship: Not available for this position About Oak Ridge National Laboratory As a U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an 80-year legacy of addressing the nation’s most pressing challenges. With over 7,000 dedicated employees, ORNL fosters an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and scientific breakthroughs are translated into solutions for energy, environmental, and national security challenges. Compensation and Benefits ORNL offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including: Medical, dental, and vision plans Prescription drug coverage 401(k) retirement plan and contributory pension plan Life and disability insurance Generous vacation and holiday schedules Parental leave Legal insurance with identity theft protection Employee assistance program Flexible spending and health savings accounts Wellness programs Educational and relocation assistance Employee discounts On-site amenities such as fitness facilities, banking, and cafeterias Application Information This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days and will close once a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired Accepted file formats: Word (.doc, .docx), unsecured PDF, RTF, and HTML (up to 5MB) Resumes from third-party vendors will not be accepted Application Assistance or Accommodation Requests: Email: ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov Equal Employment Opportunity ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Engineeroxy

Location: Oak Ridge, TN, US 37830
Company: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)
Requisition ID: 15529

Overview

The Biological and Environmental Systems Science Directorate (BESSD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks applicants for the Division Director (DD) of the Environmental Sciences Division (ESD).

Reporting to the BESSD Associate Laboratory Director (ALD), the DD is responsible for leading and stewarding U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) core Science and Technology (S&T) capabilities, including:

Earth, Environmental, and Atmospheric Science
Advanced Computing, Scientific Visualization, and Data Sciences
Earth and Energy Systems Infrastructure Analysis and Engineering

The DD will align these capabilities with existing programmatic missions and emerging opportunities, while establishing and implementing strategic directions in collaboration with BESSD leadership.

About the Environmental Sciences Division (ESD)

The Environmental Sciences Division is an interdisciplinary research and development organization comprising:

140 scientists and engineers
$70 million annual budget
Over 70 years of local, national, and international research impact

ESD’s vision is to expand scientific knowledge and develop innovative strategies and technologies that boost economic prosperity, ensure energy security, and strengthen national competitiveness while sustaining Earth’s natural resources.

Division scientists conduct research spanning molecular to global scales at the environment–human–energy interface. Primary sponsors include DOE’s:

Office of Biological and Environmental Research
Bioenergy Technologies Office
Water Power Technologies Office
Office of Environmental Management

The Division Director provides scientific leadership for ESD’s research programs, ensures research quality, delivers existing programs, develops new initiatives across ORNL, and manages the relationship with the Earth and Environmental Systems Sciences Division within DOE’s Office of Science.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Provide leadership that integrates Division capabilities toward world-class S&T goals
Serve as, or supervise, direct program management interfaces with sponsoring organizations
Collaborate with management peers to support the ALD in defining and implementing strategic R&D missions for BESSD and ORNL
Represent ORNL before advisory committees
Promote scientific productivity, impact, and professional engagement of ESD staff
Ensure project execution and delivery consistent with budget and schedule commitments
Execute line management responsibilities, including supervision of Division leadership, budgeting, business planning, salary planning, recruitment, staff development, employee relations, and performance management
Build Division capabilities by attracting and hiring top-tier researchers committed to world-class R&D
Serve as the Division work authority, fostering a workplace culture attentive to hazard identification and effective controls
Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning actions with core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service, while promoting equal opportunity and a respectful workplace

Basic Qualifications

Ph.D. in an environmental research field (e.g., biogeochemistry, bioenergy, computational environmental science, ecology, earth science, earth system modeling, hydrology, environmental informatics, or a closely related discipline) plus at least 15 years of relevant experience
Internationally recognized record of research or technical achievement demonstrated through publications, patents, and/or funded research grants
Demonstrated experience managing large-scale scientific projects and collaborative research programs
Proven ability to engage effectively with funding agencies such as DOE and initiate substantial new research efforts and collaborations
Demonstrated technical and strategic leadership of large, diverse, multidisciplinary organizations
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to interact effectively at the highest levels of internal and external management
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance in a timely manner

Preferred Qualifications

Recognized national and international reputation and record of accomplishment in a discipline relevant to ESD’s research portfolio

Special Requirements

Q Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance
Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP): This is a WSAP-designated position requiring a pre-placement drug test and participation in a random drug testing program
Visa Sponsorship: Not available for this position

About Oak Ridge National Laboratory

As a U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an 80-year legacy of addressing the nation’s most pressing challenges. With over 7,000 dedicated employees, ORNL fosters an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and scientific breakthroughs are translated into solutions for energy, environmental, and national security challenges.

Compensation and Benefits

ORNL offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Medical, dental, and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
401(k) retirement plan and contributory pension plan
Life and disability insurance
Generous vacation and holiday schedules
Parental leave
Legal insurance with identity theft protection
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Wellness programs
Educational and relocation assistance
Employee discounts
On-site amenities such as fitness facilities, banking, and cafeterias

Application Information

This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days and will close once a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired
Accepted file formats: Word (.doc, .docx), unsecured PDF, RTF, and HTML (up to 5MB)
Resumes from third-party vendors will not be accepted

Application Assistance or Accommodation Requests:
Email: ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov

Equal Employment Opportunity

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.

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