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The position implements the Coast Guard Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program in the field, according to guidance provided in Commandant Instruction (COMDTINST) M1754.10 (series), and such other directives as may be issued by competent authorities. The incumbent plans, directs, consults, monitors, coordinates, formulates, organizes, develops, administers, evaluates, trains, networks, publicizes, and budgets all program components including, training, mandatory reporting requirements and a wide range of services involving the SAPR Program in their geographic area of responsibility (AOR).

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include:

• Administering, planning, directing, managing, monitoring, educating, developing, implementing, marketing, evaluating, training and consulting, on all aspects of the CG SAPR Program.
• Coordinating and conducting standardized training as required for the SAPR Program in their AOR and in other geographic areas as assigned.
• Providing and coordinating interventions and follow-up on coordination of care as requires in all referrals of sexual assault.
• Providing related reports as required by Commandant Instruction and HSWL SC SOPs.
• Preparing and submitting budget requirements for program operations.
• Providing VA, SARC, leadership, recruit and other related training events throughout the Coast Guard and completed relevant SAPR report as requested by and in collaboration with HSWL SC Work Life Division Chief,
• SAPR PM, and as required by Commandant Instructions and HSWL SC SOPs.
• Coordinating the Victim Witness Assistance Program with legal officers, Coast Guard investigators, DOD officials, victims, and witnesses, consulting with Coast Guard commands to ensure the rights of the individuals are protected.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Coordinates and assists in developments, preparation, and justification of annual funding needs and revises the annual operating budget for a large service line.
• Determines the costs/benefits of various courses of action or operational methods.
• Coordinates and assists in the formal budget presentations and informal reviews that take place as needed within the VA Puget Sound Health Care System prior to discussions or submission.
• Provides information to VA Puget Sound Fiscal personnel that may be called upon to provide background information and/or expert testimony to defend service line operations and programs.
• Executes the budget in conformance with Puget Sound Health Care System and VA guidance, priorities and limitations.
• Follows related budget execution policies and procedures.
• Reviews requests for additional funds and unfinanced requirement submitted by sections to assure consistency, accuracy and adherence to VA policies and priorities.
• Ensures obligations incurred and resulting expenditures of funds are in accordance with existing laws and regulations.
• Reviews current and prior year transactions and reports to ensure all obligations and expenditures are properly documents and recorded.

Duties will vary based on grade. At the GS-7 full performance level, the incumbent is responsible for handling instruments, supplies, and equipment during GI procedures such as: anoscopy, argon plasma cautery, colonoscopy, cytology, digestive tract biopsies, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), enteroscopy, esophageal biopsy, esophageal dilation, esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), liver biopsy, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG), pH/Manometry Studies, polypectomies, and sigmoidoscopy. Duties will include:

• Prepares procedural rooms for the performance of GI procedures.
• Sets up GI procedure rooms with all required items for each procedure such as video equipment, endoscopes, endoscope flushing system, image management systems ERCP equipment, Fluoroscopy/x-ray, EUS equipment, computers and monitors, cautery units, and reprocessing equipment.
• Prepares and processes Semi Critical and Non-Critical Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) in accordance with appropriate Standard Operating Procedures.
• Plans and discusses each procedure with the GI team professionals and assures that all supplies and equipment are available prior to the GI procedures.
• Prepares, organizes, and maintains highly complex GI endoscopes.
• Observes and responds promptly to each stage of the GI procedures and anticipates the needs of the physician and/or registered nurse by maintaining a high level of concentration for extended periods of time.
• Utilizes universal precautions and follows all infection control policies and procedures when handling specimens, supplies, and equipment, as well as follows all RME reprocessing protocol for high level of disinfection.
• Assists the GI Team members with care of the patient, i.e., positioning, prepping, and obtaining supplies.
• Applies various monitoring equipment, i.e., BP cuff, pulse oximetry probe, ecg leads, etc., when assisting with patient procedure preparation.
• Transports non-sedated patients to/from Admit/Recovery rooms via gurney or wheelchair.
• Handles all GI specimens appropriately.
• Responsible for the accountability for all GI instruments and equipment during the procedure.
• Assists the physician, and/or registered nurse with instrumentation necessary to perform the required procedure and treatment such as obtaining biopsies, brushings, performing polypectomies, inflation of balloon dilators, and injection of contrast solutions, approved medications, or medical devices during GI procedures.
• Prepares diagnostic biopsy specimens, assessing the adequacy of each, and placing in appropriate specimen bottle with appropriate labeling to meet pathology laboratory specifications during procedures.
• Assists in training medical and surgical residents, medical students, nursing students, GI Fellows, and new GI Team staff in the operation of equipment, proper techniques, handling of instruments, and GI procedures to include the assistant role for invasive procedures.
• Works closely with SPS, HTM, hospital inpatient wards, operating room, pharmacy, and clerical staff to accomplish the goals of the GI Endoscopy Unit.
• Notifies outpatients of their upcoming GI procedure and instructs them on the correct preparation for their procedure.
• Performs non-technical maintenance of equipment to prevent malfunctions.
• Maintains GI Endoscopy area.
• Assesses equipment needs and maintains adequate stock of supplies and materials.
• Identifies equipment needing preventive maintenance or repair and takes appropriate action.
• Recognizes potentially hazardous situations (i.e., frayed cords, water on floor, etc.), and takes corrective action.
• Provides guidance, education, and support to GI staff, patients, and other MITs.
• Supervises volunteers, Incentive Therapy participants, aides, non-clinical team members, students, and other personnel.
• Provides guidance and support to professionals, and technical students of an approved GI technology program.
• Assists GI Team members in quality improvement activities.
• Updates personal knowledge regarding current trends in GI procedural technology through continuing education courses.

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The incumbent is responsible for handling instruments, supplies, and equipment during GI procedures such as: anoscopy, argon plasma cautery, colonoscopy, cytology, digestive tract biopsies, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), enteroscopy, esophageal biopsy, esophageal dilation, esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), liver biopsy, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG), pH/Manometry Studies, polypectomies, and sigmoidoscopy. Duties will include:

• Prepares procedural rooms for the performance of GI procedures.
• Sets up GI procedure rooms with all required items for each procedure such as video equipment, endoscopes, endoscope flushing system, image management systems ERCP equipment, Fluoroscopy/x-ray, EUS equipment, computers and monitors, cautery units, and reprocessing equipment.
• Prepares and processes Semi Critical and Non-Critical Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) in accordance with appropriate Standard Operating Procedures.
• Plans and discusses each procedure with the GI team professionals and assures that all supplies and equipment are available prior to the GI procedures.
• Prepares, organizes, and maintains highly complex GI endoscopes.
• Observes and responds promptly to each stage of the GI procedures and anticipates the needs of the physician and/or registered nurse by maintaining a high level of concentration for extended periods of time.
• Utilizes universal precautions and follows all infection control policies and procedures when handling specimens, supplies, and equipment, as well as follows all RME reprocessing protocol for high level of disinfection.
• Assists the GI Team members with care of the patient, i.e., positioning, prepping, and obtaining supplies.
• Applies various monitoring equipment, i.e., BP cuff, pulse oximetry probe, ecg leads, etc., when assisting with patient procedure preparation.
• Transports non-sedated patients to/from Admit/Recovery rooms via gurney or wheelchair.
• Handles all GI specimens appropriately.
• Responsible for the accountability for all GI instruments and equipment during the procedure.
• Assists the physician, and/or registered nurse with instrumentation necessary to perform the required procedure and treatment such as obtaining biopsies, brushings, performing polypectomies, inflation of balloon dilators, and injection of contrast solutions, approved medications, or medical devices during GI procedures.
• Prepares diagnostic biopsy specimens, assessing the adequacy of each, and placing in appropriate specimen bottle with appropriate labeling to meet pathology laboratory specifications during procedures.
• Assists in training medical and surgical residents, medical students, nursing students, GI Fellows, and new GI Team staff in the operation of equipment, proper techniques, handling of instruments, and GI procedures to include the assistant role for invasive procedures.
• Works closely with SPS, HTM, hospital inpatient wards, operating room, pharmacy, and clerical staff to accomplish the goals of the GI Endoscopy Unit.
• Notifies outpatients of their upcoming GI procedure and instructs them on the correct preparation for their procedure.
• Performs non-technical maintenance of equipment to prevent malfunctions.
• Assesses equipment needs and maintains adequate stock of supplies and materials.
• Identifies equipment needing preventive maintenance or repair and takes appropriate action.
• Provides guidance, education, and support to GI staff, patients, and other MITs.
• Supervises volunteers, Incentive Therapy participants, aides, non-clinical team members, students, and other personnel.
• Provides guidance and support to professionals, and technical students of an approved GI technology program.

At the entry level of this position, you will:

• Perform legal research, writing, and analysis and provide legal advice and policy recommendations on counseling and/or enforcement regarding matters arising under the Clean Air Act (CAA); Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA); Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA); Toxic Substances Control Act; (TSCA), and/or Emergency Planning and Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) or other environmental statutes administered by EPA.
• Build effective working relationships as a liaison working closely with Region 10 program clients and EPA headquarter offices, including the Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA), Office of General Counsel (OGC), and other entities such as the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), and state and tribal governments to ensure that relevant and accurate information is exchanged regarding actions that may affect Regional program objectives.
• Represent Region 10 in dealings with outside parties, including negotiating the settlement of disputed matters and the use of alternative dispute resolution procedures. Serve as EPA's legal counsel assisting DOJ to ensure that the Agency's views are represented in judicial proceedings.

When entering a Federal job at a grade level lower than the highest promotion potential level, you may be promoted to more complex duties and work more independently, as your career progresses.  NOTE:  Career ladder promotions are not automatic, and all eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met in order to progress to the next grade level.

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.

At the entry level of this position, you will:

• Perform legal research, writing, and analysis and provide legal advice and policy recommendations on all aspects of cleanup and cost recovery matters under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and other relevant environmental statutes at both private sites and federal facilities;
• Build effective working relationships as a liaison working closely with Region 10 program clients, including the Superfund and Emergency Management Division (SEMD), EPA headquarter offices, including the Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA), Office of General Counsel (OGC), and other entities such as the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), and state and tribal governments to ensure that relevant and accurate information is exchanged regarding actions that may affect Regional program objectives;
• Represent Region 10 in dealings with outside parties, including negotiating the settlement of cleanup and cost recovery matters at Superfund sites. Serve as EPA's legal counsel assisting DOJ to ensure that the Agency's views are represented in judicial proceedings.

When entering a Federal job at a grade level lower than the highest promotion potential level, you may be promoted to more complex duties and work more independently, as your career progresses.  NOTE:  Career ladder promotions are not automatic, and all eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met in order to progress to the next grade level.

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.

Supervision

• Directly Supervises (2) GS-0679-07, Lead Medical Support Assistants and (7) GS-0679-06, Medical Support Assistants. The incumbent provides the full range of supervisory duties for selected clerical staff within Surgery Service. Responsibilities include:
• Planning the work to be accomplished by subordinates by setting and adjusting short-term priorities and prepares schedules for completion of work.
• Assigning work to subordinates based on priorities and selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments and the capabilities of employees.
• Evaluating the work performance of subordinates, developing and/or updating annual performance plan for subordinates and ensuring the staff has competency assessments completed in accordance with the expectation of HR-12.
• Gives advice, counsel, and/or instructions to employees on both work and administrative matters. Interviewing candidates for positions in the unit and recommending appointment, promotion, or reassignment. Hearing and resolving complaints from employee and referring group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to the Administrative Officer and Program Manager.

• Performs qualitative and quantitative analysis for the Surgery Service specialty clinics including data retrieval, data analytics, report creation, records and statistical computations for accuracy and propriety. Routinely develops and prepares graphic charts with narrative comments to supplement reporting systems. Conducts competitive sourcing studies for all of the Surgery Contracts.
• Analyzes and researches workload processes, office procedures, coding practices, statistics, records, reports, and other pertinent issues such as Veterans Choice Act to work through data issues and assist in determining the best practice for capturing data and ensuring its accuracy. Analyzes statistical reports to ensure data is reasonable and if the data is in line with or represents a variance from historical data. Identifies improvement opportunities and coordinates findings with clinical leaders and the Business Officer to implement improvements and resolve deficiencies.
• Analyzes, interprets and summarizes a variety of clinical data. This includes: Tracking internal Urology and Gynecology studies and clinical exams for patients i.e. tracking gynecology patients as it relates to Veterans Choice Act, and surgeries. Validates data for accuracy and completeness and refines into format for specific individual responses or summary reports.
• Conducts special studies and analyses of activities, which present problems of clinic efficiency and access. After review and in-depth analysis the incumbent will provide full information and specific recommendations concerning the clinical activity reviewed. Interacts responsibly with clinical and administrative staff at all levels throughout the Surgery Service.
• Develops and utilizes budget estimates to make resource allocation recommendations and decisions by reviewing the budget estimates, analyzing programmatic needs and developing plans to ensure optimal utilization of funding resources.

• Serves as the Surgical Service Equipment Program Manager. Performs management analysis duties related to the Equipment Authorization and Usage Program. Evaluates requests and conducts research of all available information for equipment requirements, authorizations, documentation and usage. The SAS would be responsible for developing and managing an Equipment Program for the entire Surgery Service Line.
• Evaluates requests from activities/units for nonstandard files equipment and supplies. Provides advice and assistance for acquisition and use of these supplies and equipment to ensure effective management and compliance with established procedures and controls. Maintains and inventory of nonstandard files equipment and submits recommendations or needed equipment to the activity/unit's Records Manager. Serves as the point of contact for the section for specialty specific clinical information, reports completion, data pulls, controlled correspondence and local, VISN or national suspense items.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Manage and direct the efficient and effective accomplishment of the investigating, planning, scope development, design, and construction of major projects for assigned program areas through a matrix management process.
• Identify, coordinate and integrate stakeholders' needs, organizations functions, and other agencies commitments into a comprehensive management plan in support of assigned projects.
• Control and manage project schedule and budgets from planning through construction and initial operations.
• Represent the Commander serving as the District's primary point of contact for assigned projects with sponsor/customer, Federal, State and local government agencies.
• Serve as a Technical Manager on design and engineering projects, including studies, planning and design projects for new construction or major modifications to existing facilities and systems.

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Functions or Scope:

• Enhances Pharmacy quality improvement/quality control by participating in process action teams, reporting medication errors, and continually seeking ways to improve the service provided to patients and other customers.
• Compounds oral non-sterile medications; calculates and converts to proper weights and measures to assure accurate manufacture of final product; performs record keeping for compounding activities.
• Have strong customer service skills and be able to assist patients over the telephone and the window
• Provide clinic support through appointment scheduling, faxing and mailing, preparation of teaching materials, and filing
• Schedule and link clinic consults to enrollment appointments for new patients in the anticoagulation clinic
• Schedules clinic follow-up appointments
• Utilize and maintains the Recall Reminder, Electronic Waiting, and Veteran Choice
• Maintains a working knowledge of scheduling and anticoagulation directives and terminology.
• Provide patient education on pharmacy topics
• Evaluate and analyze the workflow to coordinate activities in support of clinical pharmacy specialists
• Understand and apply Medical Center policies and procedures
• Interact directly with patients and family members to support clinic activities
• Communicate effectively with doctors, nurses, pharmacists, laboratory technicians, schedulers, and other healthcare personnel
• Receive and triage lab results faxed from the community
• Triage clinical telephone calls
• Document communication with patients in CPRS
• Notify pharmacist of issues related to prescription duplication, medication compliance, allergies or adverse reactions, and INR's out of therapeutic range which are identified through patient communication or medical record review
• Notify pharmacist when complications related to anticoagulation therapy are identified
• Monitor clinic records for patients who fail to show for scheduled appointments and initiate reminders to ensure continuum of care
• Evaluate and analyze data from clinic databases to generate periodic quality assessment reports
• Receives new stock and returned stock into inventory and ensures documentation into the VistA controlled substance package.
• Prepares and fills controlled substance outpatient orders from the central pharmacy vault utilizing the VistA controlled substances software and automated dispensing equipment.
• Independently conducts 72-hour, ATC, and biennial inventories.
• Participates and interacts with the Controlled Substance Inspectors when conducting the monthly-unannounced inventory. Prepares report for Pharmacy Supervisor and Controlled Substance Coordinator when discrepancies are identified.
• Analyses discrepancies to determine root causes and determines appropriate corrective action following established standard operating procedures.
• Prepares controlled substances for destruction, documents such activities in the VistA controlled substance package and interacts with contracted services to effect destruction.
• Independently provides controlled substance training for technicians, pharmacists, and inspectors; provides information to pharmacists and other pharmacy technicians regarding status of controlled substance medication orders.

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Pharmacy Technician: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Pharmacy-Technician-Career-Flyer.pdf

Functions or Scope:

• Enhances Pharmacy quality improvement/quality control by participating in process action teams, reporting medication errors, and continually seeking ways to improve the service provided to patients and other customers.
• Compounds oral non-sterile medications; calculates and converts to proper weights and measures to assure accurate manufacture of final product; performs record keeping for compounding activities.
• Have strong customer service skills and be able to assist patients over the telephone and the window
• Provide clinic support through appointment scheduling, faxing and mailing, preparation of teaching materials, and filing
• Schedule and link clinic consults to enrollment appointments for new patients in the anticoagulation clinic
• Schedules clinic follow-up appointments
• Utilize and maintains the Recall Reminder, Electronic Waiting, and Veteran Choice
• Maintains a working knowledge of scheduling and anticoagulation directives and terminology.
• Provide patient education on pharmacy topics
• Evaluate and analyze the workflow to coordinate activities in support of clinical pharmacy specialists
• Understand and apply Medical Center policies and procedures
• Interact directly with patients and family members to support clinic activities
• Communicate effectively with doctors, nurses, pharmacists, laboratory technicians, schedulers, and other healthcare personnel
• Receive and triage lab results faxed from the community
• Triage clinical telephone calls
• Document communication with patients in CPRS
• Notify pharmacist of issues related to prescription duplication, medication compliance, allergies or adverse reactions, and INR's out of therapeutic range which are identified through patient communication or medical record review
• Notify pharmacist when complications related to anticoagulation therapy are identified
• Monitor clinic records for patients who fail to show for scheduled appointments and initiate reminders to ensure continuum of care
• Evaluate and analyze data from clinic databases to generate periodic quality assessment reports
• Receives new stock and returned stock into inventory and ensures documentation into the VistA controlled substance package.
• Prepares and fills controlled substance outpatient orders from the central pharmacy vault utilizing the VistA controlled substances software and automated dispensing equipment.
• Independently conducts 72-hour, ATC, and biennial inventories.
• Participates and interacts with the Controlled Substance Inspectors when conducting the monthly-unannounced inventory. Prepares report for Pharmacy Supervisor and Controlled Substance Coordinator when discrepancies are identified.
• Analyses discrepancies to determine root causes and determines appropriate corrective action following established standard operating procedures.
• Prepares controlled substances for destruction, documents such activities in the VistA controlled substance package and interacts with contracted services to effect destruction.
• Independently provides controlled substance training for technicians, pharmacists, and inspectors; provides information to pharmacists and other pharmacy technicians regarding status of controlled substance medication orders.

This position is within the Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC) with two vacancies located in Seattle, WV.

As a Research Fish Biologist/Research Mathematical Statistician, you will perform the following duties:

- Develop and support efforts to provide scientific information that supports the sustainable management of west coast groundfish stocks and fisheries.
- Execute Research projects and analyses for living marine resources with emphasis on groundfish.
- Collect, classify and analyze data for broad and difficult biological and statistical issues.
- Modeling and simulation of fish population dynamics.

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-07. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.

As a Management Assistant, you will:

• Develop and implement new systems or administrative processes to ensure effective, timely accomplishment of duties throughout the organization. Determine effectiveness of administrative processes and uses considerable judgment in correcting inefficiencies.
• Prepare charts, graphs, or narrative summaries for management or program analysis reports from material provided by higher-level employees.
• Suggest changes to operations or improvements within existing policies. Identify and refer serious problems or questions, requiring detailed analysis or extensive database modification, to the AO/FSS or appropriate management official.
• Assist AO/FSS in developing financial plans, budget estimates, narrative and statistical reports and other reports requested by national and regional management staff.
• Assist AO/FSS in performing budget administration functions. Ensure accuracy of a variety of automated reports: NAR Daily Transactions; NAR Status of Funds, NAR Open Obligation Line History; Ensure all accounts in each budget activity are properly charged, reviews budget and accounting reports to ensure accuracy, performs data entry, etc.

This position will allow you to use your expertise in administration to provide advisory and technical services to CBP management. This position starts at a salary of $54,896.00 (GS-07, Step 1) to $87,291.00 (GS-09, Step 10) with promotion potential to $87,291.00 (GS-9, Step 10).

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In this position, you will strengthen the Department's ability to protect the homeland by becoming a valuable member of a team of administrative professionals. Typical work duties may include:

• Performing assignments of moderate difficulty requiring the application of fundamental principles, concepts, techniques, and guidelines in an administrative specialty area(s).
• Analyzing and reconciling discrepancies or inconsistencies.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and procedures.
• Resolving a moderate range of problems or situations and develops supportable conclusions.

• Serves as Plan Formulator, coordinating, organizing and directing major Civil Works water resource studies for navigation, hydroelectric power, ecosystem restoration, coastal storm and flood damage reduction, and other purposes.
• Serves concurrently as project manager for managing and directing the efficient and effective accomplishment of the investigation, planning, scope development, design, and construction of major projects for assigned program areas.
• Serves as a Technical Manager on design and engineering projects for a wide variety of facilities and systems for civil works projects.

• Serves as Plan Formulator, coordinating, organizing and directing major Civil Works water resource studies for navigation, hydroelectric power, ecosystem restoration, coastal storm and flood damage reduction, and other purposes.
• Serves concurrently as project manager for managing and directing the efficient and effective accomplishment of the investigation, planning, scope development, design, and construction of major projects for assigned program areas.
• Serves as a Technical Manager on design and engineering projects for a wide variety of facilities and systems for civil works projects.