Regional Engagement Lead

Does a career focused on changing the world's energy future intrigue you? If so, we might have just the opportunity you're looking for!

Idaho National Laboratory’s (INL) External Engagement and Communications group is seeking forward-thinking professionals interested in exploring a career as a Regional Engagement Lead.

The Regional Engagement Lead will report to the Director of Community and Regional Engagement and be responsible for developing engagement strategies and coordinating activity at state level.

This position requires knowledge of, and experience working with, local and state level organizations and authorities in Utah.

Our team works a hybrid 9x80 schedule that allows remote work with every other Friday off!

Responsibilities Include:

The Regional Engagement Lead will be assigned as lead for Utah within the Regional Engagement strategy, and in doing so will act as a central point of contact for state, local and federal officials when accessing or contacting INL and coordinating engagement activity in Utah.
This lead role with have strong ties and background in Utah and be able to demonstrate and leverage relationships at all levels of government.
The Regional Engagement Lead will be an advocate and communicator of the entire INL mission and be proactively engaged internally across all internal INL business units.
This role will embed INL's values into their activities and objectives and seek to grow INL's profile while presenting the Lab's innovative research, development, and demonstration capabilities with external partners and audiences.
These job responsibilities are suitable to be performed remotely (via a hybrid work schedule), with shared time spent between INL and offsite work location consequently, the Regional Engagement Lead may be physically located in UTAH.

Minimum Requirements:

PR0400- Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience, or advanced degree and 6 years of experience. Knowledge of DOE programs and community/regional/tribal/educational/charitable programs and activities is essential.

Knowledge of, and experience working with, local and state level organizations and authorities in UTAH.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) is required.

PR0500-Bachelor's degree and 12 years of experience, or advanced degree and 8 years of experience. Knowledge of DOE programs and community/regional/tribal/educational/charitable programs and activities is essential.

Knowledge of, and experience working with, local and state level organizations and authorities in UTAH.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) is required.

Job Information

PR0400-Salary Grade 220 ($110,316 - $181,956)

PR0500-Salary Grade 230 ($124,368 - $211,596)

Chosen applicants are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.
Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and the selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.

INL Overview:

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 5,000 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation’s nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.

INL Mission:

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision:

Our vision is to change the world’s energy future and secure our nation’s critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements:

To be eligible for employment at INL men born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

INL is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide EEO to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation:

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Other Information:

When applying to positions please provide your resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration.

INL does not accept resumes from third party vendors unsolicited.

Benefits & Salary:

We have an extremely competitive salary structure, robust relocation package, and a phenomenal benefits package. For more information, please visit: https://www.inl.gov/careers/benefits-overview