Assistant Manager Of Facilities And Engineering Services - Ames National Laboratory

Position Title:

Assistant Manager of Facilities and Engineering Services - Ames National Laboratory

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Leadership and supervisory experience with technical teams of 5 to 50 employees
Experience working in a laboratory setting that conducts scientific research
Experience in program & project management
Experience in business & financial management

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Would you like to work for a National Laboratory that conducts world-renowned research? Would you enjoy working on a diverse, beautiful, university campus? Can you imagine yourself in a mid-sized location that regularly ranks as one of the U.S. Best Places to Live ? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should consider a career with Ames National Laboratory!

Ames National Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy federally contracted National Laboratory located in Ames, Iowa, on the campus of Iowa State University. We are dedicated to translating foundational science through applied research to create technological innovations. We create materials, inspire minds to solve problems, and address some of the most challenging issues facing our world today. We promote and believe in a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, civility, and shared ownership in support of the Laboratory's collective success.

Ames National Laboratory is seeking an Assistant Manager of Facilities and Engineering Services (FES). The assistant manager, along with the department manager, oversee all aspects of FES operations throughout the complex of 13 federal/DOE buildings with 340,000 gross square feet. This position will manage, administer, and direct a diverse group of approximately 30 professionals including professional and scientific, merit - technical and clerical, and undergraduate students. FES is somewhat unique in that it is responsible for the safe and proficient operation of the facilities (i.e., buildings and infrastructure) and the design, fabrication, and repair of R&D scientific research equipment. Responsibilities also include contributing technical expertise to Laboratory administration by serving on various Laboratory and University committees.

This individual will need to utilize broad expertise and talents to perform engineering consultation, conceptual designs, preliminary proposals, engineering evaluations and estimates. Utilize creative engineering design expertise to consult on scientific apparatus/equipment designs for application in Laboratory scientific programs. Direct, manage, administer, and/or serve as Principle Investigator on Work-For-Others (WFO) projects with University departments and commercial industrial contacts. Perform vital administrative functions for FES including: developing operating budgets; reviewing weekly charges from all work groups; resolving financial discrepancies; forecasting future financial sales and costs; and developing new contract proposals.

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS812

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

Original Posting Date:

August 8, 2023

Posting Close Date:

August 27, 2023

Job Requisition Number:

R12669