Operations Support Specialist
Employer: Hanford Mission Integration Solutions · Location: Richland, WA · Posting: 41402 · Type: Full-Time · Pay: $81,068-$113,550/yr
Duties
The Operations Support Specialist will serve as an independent coordinator for work control support activities, operating with minimal oversight to ensure efficient and compliant execution of assigned responsibilities. This position serves as the single accountable interface between Work Control and Procurement for Planning Department material procurement activities. The ideal candidate will be a proactive self-starter with responsibilities, that include but are not limited to the following: *Ensuring accurate and timely work package closeout, including verification of required documentation, completion status, and records consistency. *Maintaining compliant records management practices in support of work control activities, ensuring documentation is complete, properly controlled, and retrievable. *Coordinating and tracking material procurement activities that support Planning Department work execution, ensuring alignment between planning needs and procurement actions. *Functioning as the single accountable interface between Work Control and Procurement for material procurement activities, facilitating communication, issue resolution, and status visibility. *Monitoring and maintaining visibility of material requests and material status, including items pending delivery, receipt, and field installation. *Identifying, tracking, and helping resolve material-related issues that may affect work package readiness, field execution, or schedule performance. *Collaborating closely with planning, operations, maintenance, procurement, and other support organizations to ensure coordinated execution of work activities. *Exercising independent judgment and decision-making in prioritizing work, managing competing demands, and addressing routine and non-routine coordination issues. *Supporting schedule execution by proactively communicating constraints, following actions to completion, and helping ensure needed materials and documentation are available when required. *Contributing to the overall effectiveness of work control processes through strong organization, coordination, and administrative discipline in a high-responsibility support role. *Operating and auditing multiple work control CMMS and within different work control groups to perform work control functions assigned.
Qualifications
*Ability to obtain and maintain a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential badge. *BA/BS degree and at least 1 year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. *Demonstrates strong attention to detail and organizational skills. *Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment. *Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Compensation
Grade 14: $81,068 - $94,013 Grade 15: $82,000 - $103,400 Grade 16: $90,150 - $113,550 HMIS offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision, short-and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please visit our benefits website: https://hmis.hanford.gov/hr/page.cfm/employeebenefits In accordance with the HMIS salary determination process, offers will be made by taking into consideration the level of assigned job duties, responsibilities, and the candidate's qualifications relative to internal peers and the external labor market. A candidate's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. The salary range listed represents the full range of salary that may be offered. This position may be required to complete a probationary period. Benefits for eligible employees will begin on day one. In compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Hanford Field Office (HFO) direction, employees issued initial badges on or after September 1st, 2025, are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a federal background check investigation. This investigation encompasses multiple areas of eligibility and includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.