Safety Programs Specialist I (3939)

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a Safety Programs Specialist I (3939) in Carlsbad, NM. 

Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense. 

Position Summary 

The Safety Programs Specialist I provides advanced technical and administrative support to the Carlsbad Field Office (CBFO) Safety Programs Division under the Carlsbad Technical Assistance Contract (CTAC). This role independently plans, coordinates, evaluates, and supports safety program activities associated with emergency management, mine safety, radiation protection, industrial hygiene, and industrial safety. 

The position exercises independent judgment in interpreting DOE Orders, federal regulations, consensus standards, and site-specific requirements; evaluating program effectiveness; identifying compliance vulnerabilities; developing corrective actions; and providing technical recommendations to management in support of CBFO and WIPP safety objectives. 

Responsibilities 

• Independently plan, coordinate, evaluate, and support safety program activities associated with emergency management, mine safety, radiation protection, industrial hygiene, and industrial safety. 

• Assist in the development, review, and revision of safety-related policies, procedures, and implementing documents that align with DOE Orders, including DOE O 440.1B and DOE O 420.1C, as well as CBFO/WIPP-specific requirements. 

• Interpret DOE Orders, federal regulations, consensus standards, and site-specific requirements to support compliant and effective safety program execution. 

• Evaluate safety program effectiveness, identify compliance vulnerabilities, develop corrective actions, and provide technical recommendations to management. 

• Support the organization, maintenance, and archiving of critical safety records, including training records, inspection reports, audit findings, and compliance documentation, in accordance with CBFO records management protocols. 

• Prepare detailed reports, presentations, and correspondence related to WIPP safety activities and findings for internal use and external reporting. 

• Compile and analyze safety data for WIPP performance metrics, trending, and periodic program reviews while ensuring data integrity. 

• Provide intermediate technical support for safety, regulatory, compliance, data management, document control, and initial analysis activities based on current assignment needs and requirements. 

• Support facility operations, environmental monitoring, safety compliance documentation, and related DOE safety and regulatory activities. 

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in a physical science, engineering, or technical discipline and five years of experience in technical safety, regulatory, or compliance roles; or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field with three years of relevant experience. 

• Relevant additional education and equivalent experience may substitute for educational degrees. 

• Experience providing intermediate support in safety, compliance, technical documentation, data management, document control, and initial analysis tasks. 

• Working knowledge of DOE safety and regulatory requirements, including general practices in facility operations, environmental monitoring, and safety compliance documentation. 

• Ability to interpret and apply DOE Orders, federal regulations, consensus standards, and site-specific requirements in a technical safety environment. 

• Ability to evaluate program effectiveness, identify compliance vulnerabilities, support corrective action development, and provide technical recommendations to management. 

• Experience preparing reports, presentations, correspondence, safety metrics, trending information, and program review materials. 

• Ability to maintain critical safety records in accordance with established records management protocols. 

• Ability to provide intermediate technical support to the specific assignment based on current activities and requirements. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience supporting CBFO, WIPP, CTAC, DOE, or other federal safety program environments. 

• Familiarity with DOE O 440.1B, DOE O 420.1C, CBFO/WIPP-specific safety requirements, and related implementing documents. 

• Experience supporting emergency management, mine safety, radiation protection, industrial hygiene, industrial safety, or environmental monitoring programs. 

• Experience compiling and analyzing safety performance metrics, supporting trending, and contributing to periodic program reviews. 

• Structured internship experience with DOE or another government entity, when supported by mentor recommendation and Contracting Officer/Contracting Officer Representative approval. 

Education and Experience 

• This position aligns with the Technical Associate II requirements. The role requires an Associate’s degree in a physical science, engineering, or technical discipline and five years of experience in technical safety, regulatory, or compliance roles; or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field with three years of relevant experience. Relevant additional education and equivalent experience may substitute for educational degrees. 

• A structured internship with DOE or a government entity may be used to substitute for one year of experience with recommendation by a mentor and/or Contracting Officer/Contracting Officer Representative approval. Specialized education and/or experience may be substituted for the aforementioned requirements. The Contracting Officer/Contracting Officer Representative shall review and approve specialized experience on a case-by-case basis in support of current activities and requirements. 

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required. 

Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, or any classification protected by applicable state or local law.. 

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Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability