Hazards Analyst
Objectives of the Role We’re here for the same mission, to bring science solutions to the world. Join our team and you will play a supporting role in our goal to address global challenges! Have a high level of impact and work for an organization associated with 17 Nobel Prizes! As a Hazards Analyst, you’ll serve as a technical specialist supporting one of the world’s leading research institutions. Working at the intersection of science, safety, and operations, you’ll identify and assess a wide range of natural, technological, and human‑caused hazards that could affect laboratory operations—with a particular focus on hazardous materials (biological, chemical, and radiological). You’ll draw on principles from engineering, atmospheric science, chemistry, toxicology, industrial hygiene, and public health to evaluate potential risks and develop assessments that inform emergency preparedness and response strategies. Your work is critical to ensuring the safety of employees, research, and the surrounding community from potential threats and emergency conditions.
Responsibilities Translate and implement requirements from DOE Order 151.1E and DOE Order 470.3C to support the development and maintenance of technical reports, programmatic plans, and analytical deliverables
Identify natural, technological, and human‑caused hazards and characterize their potential impacts to the laboratory
Screen and assess hazardous material inventories (biological, chemical, and radiological) against the DOE emergency management and security requirements
Support security asset identification and characterization essential to the completion of security planning documents
Apply dispersion modeling to analyze onsite and offsite consequences of actual or potential hazardous material releases
Use Geographical Information Systems (GIS), wildfire spread modeling, explosion modeling, and other software solutions to assist in hazards assessment and response activities
Collaborate with emergency planners, fire protection engineers, security professionals, and research staff to support research and maintain consistency across programs
Serve as a member of the Emergency Response Organization (ERO) in an assigned on‑duty/on‑call rotation as a specialist in emergency identification, categorization, and consequence assessment, with the potential for 24/7/365 recall including potential assignments during nights, weekends, and holidays whenever such emergency events occur
Perform additional related duties as needed
Requirements A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; OR a Bachelor of Science degree in an appropriate engineering or applied science discipline from a college or university; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience for Level2
An understanding of the basic chemical and physical properties of hazardous materials (biological, chemical, and radiological)
California Driver’s License
Ability to review, interpret, and apply requirements
Basic knowledge of mathematical formulas, computations, and data analysis
Demonstrated skills in technical writing or research‑based writing
Ability to interpret and implement policies and procedures as well as produce professional technical reports, plans, briefs, and other well‑written documents
The ability to multi‑task to produce results in a fast‑paced changing environment involving competing priorities and deadlines
Be able to serve in an assigned on‑duty/on‑call position in the Emergency Response Organization (ERO), with the potential for 24/7/365 recall and assignment on extended hours or during nights, weekends, and holidays whenever such events occur
Desired skills/knowledge Experience in performing hazardous materials screening
Relevant experience in one or more of the following areas: emergency management, hazardous materials emergency response, environmental science, chemistry, biology, mathematics physics, atmospheric science, industrial risk management, fire protection, industrial hygiene, health physics
Basic knowledge of accident analysis and process safety engineering concepts
Basic knowledge of U.S. Department of Energy Order151.1, National Incident Management System (NIMS), and the Incident Command System (ICS)
Basic knowledge and experience using Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for the purposes of geographical analysis and map development
Basic knowledge of consequence assessment air dispersion modeling and simulation software such as NARAC, HotSpot, EpiCODE, Aloha, and Cameo
Basic knowledge in the maintenance, activation, coordination and support of activities in an operational Emergency Operations Center
Relevant emergency management certifications: IS‑100.b: Introduction to Incident Command System (ICS‑100), IS‑200.b:ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incident, IS‑200, IS‑230.d Fundamentals of Emergency Management, IS‑235.b Emergency Planning, IS‑700.a National Incident Management System (NIMS) An Introduction, IS‑800.b National Response Framework, An Introduction
Additional information Appointment type: This is a full‑time, career appointment, exempt (monthly paid) from overtime pay
Salary range: The expected salary for this position is $93,396–$121,812, which fits into the full salary of $93,396–$157,620 depending upon the candidate’s skills, knowledge, and abilities. This includes education, certifications, and years of experience
Background check: This position is subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment
Work modality: This position is eligible for a hybrid work, a combination of teleworking and performing work on‑site at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA. Individuals working a hybrid schedule must reside within 150 miles of Berkeley Lab. Work schedules are dependent on business needs. Work must be performed within the United States. A REALID or other acceptable form of identification is required to access Berkeley Lab sites
Work Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Berkeley Lab does not provide visa sponsorship for this position
Benefits: 1. Exceptional health and retirement benefits, including pension or 401K–style plans 2. Opportunities to grow in your career – check out our Tuition Assistance Program 3. A culture where you’ll belong – we are invested in our teams 4. In addition to accruing vacation and sick time, we also have a Winter Holiday Shutdown every year 5. Parental bonding leave (for both mothers and fathers) 6. Pet insurance
Equal Employment Opportunity The foundation of Berkeley Lab is our StewardshipValues: Team Science, Service, Trust, Innovation, and Respect; and we strive to build community with these shared values and commitments. Berkeley Lab is an EqualOpportunityEmployer. We heartily welcome applications from all who could contribute to the Lab’s mission of leading scientific discovery, excellence, and professionalism. In support of our rich global community, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under State and Federal law.
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. For additional information, please contact the Human Resources Office.
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