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Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States’ security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.

We are committed to a diverse and equitable workforce with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas, experiences, and perspectives. This is important for continued success of the Laboratory’s mission.

Pay Range
$118,290 - $151,932 Annually for the TSS.2 level
$142,050 - $182,388 Annually for the TSS.3 level
Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. Many factors are taken into consideration when setting starting pay including education, experience, the external labor market, and internal equity.

We’re looking for a Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) Compliance Manager.  You will provide comprehensive technical management for the oversight and administration of DBA work activities. You will be responsible for managing the implementation of the DBA, which includes establishing work procedures, determining applicability, providing training, and providing oversight and advising other technical personnel who accomplish or support Davis-Bacon work activities. This position is within the Infrastructure Engineering & Operations Department and will require work at Site 200 in Livermore, California, and Site 300 in Tracy, California.

This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

You will

• Oversee and maintain compliance of DBA requirements and activities on construction, alteration, or repair projects, prioritizing tasks to minimize compliance risk, through proper documentation and controls.
• Partner with the NNSA Livermore Field Office (LFO) to monitor and enforce compliance with the DBA. Collect, review, and submit certified payroll reports and semi-annual enforcement reports to management and the LFO.
• Review all generated work orders and determine applicability to the DBA. 
• Conduct job walk-downs, review work order documentation, provide technical oversight and verification of multi-craft/trade work activities to ensure adherence to DBA requirements and policies.
• Use technical judgment to identify potential operational risks, develop risk mitigation strategies, and implement corrective actions for DBA compliance.
• Partner with other DBA technical resources to provide support and guidance for DBA requirements, coordinating, as required, with work performed in other internal and external organizations.
• Respond to compliance concerns from the LFO, management, employees, or project subcontractors/construction workers.
• Initiate, design, develop, implement, and evaluate new and existing work processes, products, or systems for DBA compliance, and implement, conduct, and ensure DBA training, mentoring, interpretation, and guidance is provided to managers, work planners, and supervisors, in conjunction with internal or external subject-matter experts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities, at the TSS.3 level

• Serve as LLNL’s primary technical resource/advisor for DBA applicability and determinations.
• Remain current in the DBA and Related Acts Regulations and update/implement final rules to LLNL’s institutional processes and procedures.
• Manage, plan, coordinate, and schedule complex, institutional multi-craft projects.

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and extensive related experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience evaluating work scope for maintenance and construction activities; applying appropriate safety and security policies, procedures, and regulations; reviewing and monitoring DBA work activities and technical objectives; analyzing and interpreting complex technical performance and regulatory compliance requirements/problems.
• Proficient experience collaborating with internal and external organizations and personnel to develop solutions and coordinate necessary activities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of maintenance/construction technologies, equipment, and materials used for construction and maintenance for replacement of conventional facility systems.
• Familiarity with and general understanding of DBA policy, laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse work teams (such as multi-craft, work planners, craft supervisors, and management).
• Demonstrated ability to successfully plan, organize, and monitor team efforts to completion.
• Proficient interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and to present and communicate complex technical information to all levels of personnel and external agencies.

Additional qualifications at the TSS.3 level

• In-depth knowledge and experience interpreting written policy, laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Experience performing DBA determinations and applicability.
• Significant experience managing, planning, coordinating, and scheduling complex, multi-craft projects using in-house personnel. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Included in 2024 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• Flexible Benefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity
• Our core beliefs - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/our-values 
• Employee engagement - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/employee-engagement

Site 300

Site 300 is an experimental test site operated by LLNL.  Situated on 7,000 acres in rural foothills approximately six miles southwest of downtown Tracy and 15 miles southeast of Livermore, Site 300 hosts approximately 200 employees with expertise in such fields as engineering, chemistry, biology, and environmental restoration. Employees assigned to work at Site 300 may be exposed to the organism that causes San Joaquin Valley Fever (coccidioidomycosis).

Security Clearance

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance.  If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing.  Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship. 

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

How to identify fake job advertisements

Please be aware of recruitment scams where people or entities are misusing the name of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) to post fake job advertisements. LLNL never extends an offer without a personal interview and will never charge a fee for joining our company. All current job openings are displayed on the Career Page under “Find Your Job” of our website. If you have encountered a job posting or have been approached with a job offer that you suspect may be fraudulent, we strongly recommend you do not respond.

To learn more about recruitment scams: https://www.llnl.gov/sites/www/files/2023-05/LLNL-Job-Fraud-Statement-Updated-4.26.23.pdf

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

We invite you to review the Equal Employment Opportunity posters which include EEO is the Law and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.

Reasonable Accommodation

Our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory.  If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please use our online form to submit a request. 

California Privacy Notice

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitles job applicants, employees, and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information LLNL collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed here.