What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Procedure Writer position at Savannah River Nuclear Solutions?
Who We Are
As the Savannah River Site’s management and operations contractor since 2008, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) makes the world safer. With safety and security in the forefront, SRNS develops innovative approaches to deliver on our environmental commitments and nuclear materials challenges; supplies products and services necessary to maintain the nation’s nuclear deterrent; secures nuclear materials to prevent unwanted proliferation; and transforms nuclear materials into assets and stable wasteforms. The SRNS workforce is highly capable, engaged, and adaptable to meet existing and expanding missions. SRNS employees apply superior expertise and innovative solutions to complex and challenging national and global issues. We have the knowledge to address a range of national and international nuclear issues. We make the world safer – and you can, too.
Job Family
Procedures
Discipline
Procedures
Career Level
M2
Salary Range
$98,388 - $137,976
Note for Salary
This is the range within which SRNS expects the majority of qualified candidates would enter this role if offered. Actual offers may be more or less than the amounts shown depending on candidate’s qualifications, experience, internal equity, and other factors.
Job Family Description
Procedures personnel develop and document procedures and electronic rounds (eRounds) for program and facility operations using organizational processes and software. They ensure procedures include flow down of requirements from Department of Energy Orders, federal regulations, and consensus codes and standards to comply with contractual requirements.
Discipline Description
Procedure personnel are responsible for the development of site-wide and company policies, procedures, and electronic rounds (eRounds) related to the operation and management of programs and facilities. They develop, analyze, and revise existing administrative processes and management controls including standard operating practices, procedures, eRounds, management systems, and documentation. They develop and/or coordinate improved policies, methods, procedures, eRounds, instructions, and forms to achieve greater operational efficiency, increase safety, and to ensure compliance with regulations. They work with subject matter experts to develop new procedures and incorporate changes to existing procedures.
Some Typical Duties & Responsibilities Include
Direct or supervise one or more functional or administrative areas. Duties include identification, assigning, and leadership of project support personnel training, planning, and distribution of workload. Also includes coordination of office services, housekeeping, property management, and special project assignments. Reviews work of assigned staff to ensure that Procedural Document Structure is followed. Act in a predominantly supervisor capacity and may direct the work of both exempt and nonexempt employees in a non-supervisory capacity. May act as a Subcontract Technical Representative; coordinate all efforts of subcontracted personnel including budgeting, man hour accounting, and overseeing work accomplishment. May have input in the budgeting process for a training program. May also act in a supervisor role in the administration of a training program. Perform a wide variety of complex, advanced and diverse functions in direct support of administrative operations in the area, department, section, unit, or work group assigned. Receive assignments in the form of objectives and establish goals to meet objectives. Provide guidance to exempt and nonexempt employees. Provide guidance to less senior employees according to established policies and management guidance. Plan, prioritize, and coordinate work for others to meet unit or work deadlines. Establish and recommend changes to policies which affect subordinate employees/organizations. Provide centralized control of a program or process that supports operations. Interpret and communicate programmatic, technical, or process changes to personnel. Responsible for accuracy and applicability of procedures and policies that impact the day-to-day operations of the work group. Develop, implement, and conduct training for personnel and management impacted by assigned programmatic, technical, or support function. Mentor less-senior staff personnel. Assist the manager in the preparation, forecasting, and reporting of organization performance, budgets, manpower requirements, workload distribution, and the development of resource requirements.
May provide feedback and recommendations to management on work group performance for training, discipline, promotion, and demotion. May provide relief for or represent the next immediate level of management.
Required Qualifications
Management
Career Band Description
Manages professional employees with accountability for the performance and results of their team, and is guided by policies, procedures and departmental plans while receiving guidance from senior leadership.
Security Clearance Information
SRNS is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug & alcohol test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, criminal records, and employment history, and education verifications. Positions with SRNS may require applicants to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Factors such as pre-employment background review results, dual citizenship status, and unpaid and/or unfiled taxes may impact your ability to obtain a security clearance. This list of factors is not exhaustive; pre-employment information and security clearance requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Clearance Required To Perform Job
L
What We Offer
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) Benefits team is constantly assessing trends in the benefits area to provide the best possible services to our workforce. We ensure high quality outcomes of each service provider by consistent monitoring and oversight for positive results. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce. Your SRNS Health & Welfare benefits provide peace of mind and financial protection for you and your family. Some of the Benefits offered to full service employees include:
Standards of Excellence
The SRNS Vision States That We Will "be The Standard Of Excellence In Nuclear Materials Management By Delivering Knowledge, Innovation And Experience." This Is Underpinned By The Recognition That Everything We Do Relies On Our Employees And How They Demonstrate The SRNS Standards Of Excellence Every Day. Built On The Foundation Of Safety And Security, Each Employee Is Expected To
Model Excellence by demonstrating the highest standards and values in work and promoting them within the organization and to the customer.
Deliver Results by meeting customer expectations to ensure objectives, goals and deadlines are met while being good stewards of resources.
Energize and Recognize Teams through growing organizational strength and recognizing continued excellence.
Build Relationships by developing relationships with coworkers and customers to foster a respectful workplace.
Shape the Future by creating a diverse, innovative and integrated workforce that fosters mission success and company growth.
Note
SRNS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. SRNS utilizes the Disabled Veteran Enhancement Opportunities program which is aimed at improving employment opportunities for disabled veterans at the Savannah River Site (SRS). SRNS is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, you may contact us by phone at 803-952-8207, or by e-mail at hrrecruiting@srs.gov.
06-May-2026
As the Savannah River Site’s management and operations contractor since 2008, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) makes the world safer. With safety and security in the forefront, SRNS develops innovative approaches to deliver on our environmental commitments and nuclear materials challenges; supplies products and services necessary to maintain the nation’s nuclear deterrent; secures nuclear materials to prevent unwanted proliferation; and transforms nuclear materials into assets and stable wasteforms. The SRNS workforce is highly capable, engaged, and adaptable to meet existing and expanding missions. SRNS employees apply superior expertise and innovative solutions to complex and challenging national and global issues. We have the knowledge to address a range of national and international nuclear issues. We make the world safer – and you can, too.
Job Family
Procedures
Discipline
Procedures
Career Level
M2
Salary Range
$98,388 - $137,976
Note for Salary
This is the range within which SRNS expects the majority of qualified candidates would enter this role if offered. Actual offers may be more or less than the amounts shown depending on candidate’s qualifications, experience, internal equity, and other factors.
Job Family Description
Procedures personnel develop and document procedures and electronic rounds (eRounds) for program and facility operations using organizational processes and software. They ensure procedures include flow down of requirements from Department of Energy Orders, federal regulations, and consensus codes and standards to comply with contractual requirements.
Discipline Description
Procedure personnel are responsible for the development of site-wide and company policies, procedures, and electronic rounds (eRounds) related to the operation and management of programs and facilities. They develop, analyze, and revise existing administrative processes and management controls including standard operating practices, procedures, eRounds, management systems, and documentation. They develop and/or coordinate improved policies, methods, procedures, eRounds, instructions, and forms to achieve greater operational efficiency, increase safety, and to ensure compliance with regulations. They work with subject matter experts to develop new procedures and incorporate changes to existing procedures.
Some Typical Duties & Responsibilities Include
Direct or supervise one or more functional or administrative areas. Duties include identification, assigning, and leadership of project support personnel training, planning, and distribution of workload. Also includes coordination of office services, housekeeping, property management, and special project assignments. Reviews work of assigned staff to ensure that Procedural Document Structure is followed. Act in a predominantly supervisor capacity and may direct the work of both exempt and nonexempt employees in a non-supervisory capacity. May act as a Subcontract Technical Representative; coordinate all efforts of subcontracted personnel including budgeting, man hour accounting, and overseeing work accomplishment. May have input in the budgeting process for a training program. May also act in a supervisor role in the administration of a training program. Perform a wide variety of complex, advanced and diverse functions in direct support of administrative operations in the area, department, section, unit, or work group assigned. Receive assignments in the form of objectives and establish goals to meet objectives. Provide guidance to exempt and nonexempt employees. Provide guidance to less senior employees according to established policies and management guidance. Plan, prioritize, and coordinate work for others to meet unit or work deadlines. Establish and recommend changes to policies which affect subordinate employees/organizations. Provide centralized control of a program or process that supports operations. Interpret and communicate programmatic, technical, or process changes to personnel. Responsible for accuracy and applicability of procedures and policies that impact the day-to-day operations of the work group. Develop, implement, and conduct training for personnel and management impacted by assigned programmatic, technical, or support function. Mentor less-senior staff personnel. Assist the manager in the preparation, forecasting, and reporting of organization performance, budgets, manpower requirements, workload distribution, and the development of resource requirements.
May provide feedback and recommendations to management on work group performance for training, discipline, promotion, and demotion. May provide relief for or represent the next immediate level of management.
Required Qualifications
- Eight or more years of experience (YOE) as an individual contributor in one or more of the roles managed, OR Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field plus five or more years of experience (YOE) in one or more of the roles managed, OR Master's Degree in a relevant field plus three or more year of experience (YOE) in one or more of the roles managed
- Equivalencies to experience and education requirements will be considered
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Experience in procedure development, procedure management, operations, maintenance, laboratory, technical writing and editing, work planning, configuration management, or training is preferred.
- A complete knowledge of computer software required to generate and track procedures, correspondence, and database changes.
- Advanced knowledge of administrative documents pertaining to procedure development and a comprehensive knowledge of procedure writing fundamentals.
- Procedures Professional Association (PPA) Procedure Writer Certification is preferred.
- Experience with Adobe Experience Manager Forms Designer
Management
Career Band Description
- Roles in this band provide people management direction to ensure the overall effective functioning of a function, sub-function, department or administrative process by implementing strategies and processes, and by building a high-performing team
- Achieves goals through the work of others
- Management responsibilities include performance appraisals, pay reviews, training and development
- Job focus is on managing others and applying operational or strategic management skills
Manages professional employees with accountability for the performance and results of their team, and is guided by policies, procedures and departmental plans while receiving guidance from senior leadership.
Security Clearance Information
SRNS is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug & alcohol test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, criminal records, and employment history, and education verifications. Positions with SRNS may require applicants to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Factors such as pre-employment background review results, dual citizenship status, and unpaid and/or unfiled taxes may impact your ability to obtain a security clearance. This list of factors is not exhaustive; pre-employment information and security clearance requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Clearance Required To Perform Job
L
What We Offer
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) Benefits team is constantly assessing trends in the benefits area to provide the best possible services to our workforce. We ensure high quality outcomes of each service provider by consistent monitoring and oversight for positive results. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce. Your SRNS Health & Welfare benefits provide peace of mind and financial protection for you and your family. Some of the Benefits offered to full service employees include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options
- Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
- Employer paid life insurance with buy up options
- Employer paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Various wellness programs
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Discounts and other supplemental benefits
Standards of Excellence
The SRNS Vision States That We Will "be The Standard Of Excellence In Nuclear Materials Management By Delivering Knowledge, Innovation And Experience." This Is Underpinned By The Recognition That Everything We Do Relies On Our Employees And How They Demonstrate The SRNS Standards Of Excellence Every Day. Built On The Foundation Of Safety And Security, Each Employee Is Expected To
Model Excellence by demonstrating the highest standards and values in work and promoting them within the organization and to the customer.
Deliver Results by meeting customer expectations to ensure objectives, goals and deadlines are met while being good stewards of resources.
Energize and Recognize Teams through growing organizational strength and recognizing continued excellence.
Build Relationships by developing relationships with coworkers and customers to foster a respectful workplace.
Shape the Future by creating a diverse, innovative and integrated workforce that fosters mission success and company growth.
Note
SRNS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. SRNS utilizes the Disabled Veteran Enhancement Opportunities program which is aimed at improving employment opportunities for disabled veterans at the Savannah River Site (SRS). SRNS is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, you may contact us by phone at 803-952-8207, or by e-mail at hrrecruiting@srs.gov.
06-May-2026
Salary : $98,388 - $137,976