Total 389 job vacancies in lawrence kansas

As a Supervisory Hydrologist within the Kansas Water Science Center, some of your specific duties will include:

• Serves on the Water Science Center senior staff helping to set the goals, direction, and policies for the Water Science Center.
• Exercises first-line supervision of personnel in the Water Quality Unit including career development, performance evaluations, complaint resolution, promotions, training, and awards.
• Participates in selected aspects of hydrologic research and interdisciplinary investigations which may be broad in
  scope, complex in nature, and are approached in a variety of independent and/or sequential phases.
• Research and investigations address surface water, groundwater, and waterquality by examining spatial and temporal conditions of watersheds.
• Partners with cooperators to develop the program, plans studies, manages funding, organizes work, and assigns personnel to appropriate projects and tasks.
• Ensures the technical adequacy and satisfactory conduct of all hydrologic studies, research, and related work in the Section.

As a Supervisory Hydrologist within the Nebraska Kansas Water Science Center, some of your specific duties will include:

• The incumbent exercises a broad range of first and second-level supervisory responsibility, to include ensuring timely performance of work of satisfactory amount and quality, by establishing standards and reviewing, accepting, amending, or rejecting the work performed. Provides technical direction and oversight of supervisory and nonsupervisory scientists, technicians, and technical specialists engaged in hydrologic data collection, basic and applied research, operational hydrologic investigations, and technical and clerical support activities.
• Makes recommendations to the Center Director, Supervisory Hydrologists, Data Section Chiefs, and Field Office Chiefs regarding promotion, disciplinary, and performance-based actions of subordinates. Provides recommendations to managers on temporary or permanent changes in duty assignments.
• Plans, coordinates, and directs data collection and research of hydrologic systems in accordance with applicable authorizations, policy, and regulatory requirements. Works on highly complex or controversial water issues using understanding of hydrology and one or more related disciplines such as ecology, hydraulics, geology, geochemistry, and the complexities of groundwater or surface-water flow to develop solutions. Fosters consistency of operations and data quality throughout the hydrologic investigations section. Research and investigations address surface water, groundwater, and water-quality by examining spatial and temporal conditions of watersheds.
• Considers effect of projected program on budget estimates, in terms of staffing, space, travel, materials, supplies, equipment, and overhead items. Responsible for execution of budget in accordance with approved financial plan.
• Plans and develops programs in cooperation with State and other Federal agencies and multidiscipline and mission area science direction within USGS. Organizes and leads Units and teams of other staff members in the development of basic and interpretative studies.
• Is responsible for oversight and decisions related to cooperative agreements with different federal, state, and local partners. Oversees funding-allocation decisions relevant to operation of the Hydrologic Investigations Section and programs within the USGS Water Mission Area. The incumbent also represents interests of the USGS with external partners, including, but not limited to, Agencies in the State of Kansas, U.S. Department of Interior, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. EPA, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Ensures the technical adequacy and satisfactory conduct of all hydrologic studies, research, and related work in the Section.
  

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION**

Duties include but may not be limited to the following:

Administrative Management:

• Provides for the overall administrative management of the Mental Health Service.
• Advises, plans, develops, implements, and evaluates administrative processes and programs such as contract management, funds management, clinic flow, clinic scheduling,
• staffing efficiency, labor mapping, access, strategic planning, and communication across the Service Line.
• Manages a variety of administrative functions, including the Service appointment calendar, distribution and dissemination of incoming mail, internal controls, records management, publication, and forms management.
• Ensures inquiries, correspondence, and actions are addressed in a timely fashion following established templates, suspense timelines, or other process as appropriate.
• Develops performance metrics and process measurement methods - collecting data from various sources; analyzing data; developing reports; and providing guidance to the Service Chief and other clinical staff.

• Analyzes resource needs and makes recommendations based on staffing needs, approval of individual expenditures for all non-recurring items; approving and preparing all requests for funding, etc.
• Performs analysis of budget requests by employing techniques such as cost-benefit analysis, program tradeoffs, and explorations of alternative methods of funding to ensure that program objectives are met.
• Coordinates equipment needs with internal and external staff, research specific equipment needs, how it will be used, obtains quotes, conducts market research, obtains, and justifies approvals, communicates with contracting and coordinates delivery and installation.
• Serves as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for medical service contracts needed for the provision of essential patient care within the Medical Center and CBOCs.

• Administers and oversees all aspects of personnel management within the Service.
• Provides advice on interpretation and application of a variety of human resources policies, practices, and procedures that affect the Mental Health Service Line.
• Directs recruitment and onboarding activities, research and input for market pay development and reviews, and other personnel administrative tasks.
• Reviews and maintains personnel action requests, awards, promotions, and supervisors' disciplinary action documentation.
• Maintains files and documents on all personnel actions, coordinating actions with appropriate staff or supervisor, monitoring current and projected personnel actions, and providing continuous status updates.

• Conducts data research and analysis on specific programs and incentives such as book ability, cost outliers, and contract management items.
• Performs review and analysis of productivity data, developing action plans that lead to improved performance and/or productivity and implementation of improved management controls.
• Develops short- and long-range plans to ensure programs and services support objectives and are synchronized with facility and VHA goals and requirements.
• Develops, conducts, or directs special studies to resolve problems that arise (or could potentially arise) related to new or altered program requirements or resources issues, providing the basis for planning, organizing, and controlling both day-to-day and long-term operations of the Service.

• Plans and directs the activities of subordinates and managing training and support needs to assure an appropriate work environment.
• Provides oversight of the day-to-day work completed by subordinates. Sets and prepares schedules for completion of work.
• Develops performance plans and evaluates the performance of direct reports.
• Provides administrative oversight and guidance (not supervision) over the performance of the clinical subordinates as the direct extension of the Mental Health Service Chief.
• Gives advice, counsel, and instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters.
• Hears and resolves minor complaints from employees; refers group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher-level supervisor or manager.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Serves as a training and development specialist and works in collaboration and coordination with the FOD Training and Development (TDD) and the Office of Human CapitaI (HCT).
• Provides overall coordination of the District Training Program and work with Regional District and Program management to identify individual and broad-based training requirements.
• Analyze, design, develop, implement, and evaluate training products that meet the needs of the directorate.
• Ensure consistency and standardization in the development and delivery of learning services.
• Coordinates compliance with mandatory training requirements and maintain records of compliance

WHAT IS THE TAS - TAXPAYER ADVOCATE SERVICE
DIVISION?
A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions

Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas: Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS), DEDCA Area 6

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position.

As a Front Line Manager you will:

• Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities and prepares schedules for completion of work.
• Assign work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees.
• Evaluate work performance of subordinates and makes recommendations for outstanding performance recognition and/or disciplinary action.
• Give advice, counsel or instruction to employees on work and administrative matters.
• Interview candidates for positions within the organization/unit and recommend appointment, promotion or reassignment to such positions.
• Hear and resolve complaints from employees, refer group grievances and/or more serious unresolved complaints as appropriate.
• Effect minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, recommend other actions in more serious cases.
• Identify developmental and training needs of employees, providing or arranging for needed development and training.
• Initiate ways to improve production, work processes and/or to increase the quality of the work directed.

• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Operates and controls both the pallet and package x-ray scanners, using image interpretation skills to read and verify the x-ray image for explosive detection
• Performs the full range of examining and identifying explosive materials for the most complex categories of materials and equipment.
• Examines and identifies complex and difficult items received such as: no markings or documentation; require exhaustive and extensive research; require reference to complex, subjective specifications.
• Adheres to warehousing plan and accepted warehousing methods, procedures and techniques to select proper storage location.
• Receives, sorts, processes and prepares US Mail for delivery within the main facility.
• Issues inventory, supplies and materials; stores and pulls warehouse stock; packs and unpacks materials; loads and unloads materials; uses computerized equipment to process orders issued..
• Resource for external and internal customers and for communicating to ensure that outgoing shipments are packaged, labeled and shipped according to applicable regulations
• Assembles and arranges for Foreign and Domestic shipments of infectious materials, including Select Agents and Toxins, sample kits, check tests, reagents and supplies.
• Coordinates enhanced security procedures for the temporary storage of outgoing and incoming Select Agents and Toxins.

• Serve as Assistant Transportation Coordinator; obtain pricing information from the Transportation Services Division, prepare and submit Motor Transportation Requests to the Director for approval, and transmit completed paperwork for funding.
• Store equipment and supplies, issue expendable and non-expendable supplies and equipment, and manage inventory.
• Research vendor sources, product availability, deliverability, and cost.
• Establish and maintain sufficient stock levels, ensure proper storage procedures are used to avoid damage and organize and arrange items in a manner that will ensure easy access and inventory.
• Analyze office requirements for new or replacement office equipment, furniture, supplies, materials, repair parts, and services.
• Process paperwork, maintain records, monitor purchase transactions, and enter information into the document register.
• Maintain ready reference files of frequently consulted regulations, policies, rosters, directories, and other material.
• Operate a computer to input transactions into an automated database (i.e., General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS)), and prepare a variety of narrative reports, correspondence, charts, and statistical tables.
• This list is not all-inclusive.

• Serves as the Service Center technical authority on the Farm Loan Programs and the primary point-of-contact on all farm loan issues addressed in the counties serviced;
• Supervises and directs the work of a subordinate staff responsible for making, servicing, and liquidating loans under FSA farm loan authorities;
• Has delegated loan approval authority and performs the full range of loan specialist duties;
• Attends public meetings with various groups and associations, and performs public relations and outreach efforts in the geographic areas serviced;
• Applies knowledge of the technical and administrative concepts, principles, and practices of farm loan and financial management;
• Applies knowledge of farm operations, land use and value, and production and marketing of various crops and livestock.

WHAT IS THE TAS - TAXPAYER ADVOCATE SERVICE
DIVISION?
A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions

Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas: Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS), Deputy Executive Director Case Advocacy (DEDCA) Area 6

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position.

As a Front Line Manager you will:

• Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities and prepares schedules for completion of work.
• Assign work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees.
• Evaluate work performance of subordinates and makes recommendations for outstanding performance recognition and/or disciplinary action.
• Give advice, counsel or instruction to employees on work and administrative matters.
• Interview candidates for positions within the organization/unit and recommend appointment, promotion or reassignment to such positions.
• Hear and resolve complaints from employees, refer group grievances and/or more serious unresolved complaints as appropriate.
• Effect minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, recommend other actions in more serious cases.
• Identify developmental and training needs of employees, providing or arranging for needed development and training.
• Initiate ways to improve production, work processes and/or to increase the quality of the work directed.

• Provide technical leadership, consultation, and oversight.
• Analyze and interpret provisions on current and proposed national program policies, procedures and regulations to determine their applicability to and impact on program administration in the State.
• Attend meetings and develop and maintain contacts with various governmental agencies, producers and trade organizations.
• Provide technical guidance and assistance as needed with programs' and automated applications.

• Analyze and interpret provisions on current and proposed national program policies, procedures and regulations to determine their applicability to and impact on program administration in the State.
• Attend meetings and develop and maintain contacts with various governmental agencies, producers and trade organizations.
• Provide technical guidance and assistance as needed with programs' and automated applications.

• Provide commanders with advice and assistance on matters pertaining to protocol and customs of the organization and courtesies of other countries.
• Train tasked drivers as needed in support of distinguished visitors' transportation requirements.
• Arrange the appropriate transportation and escort officers for each visitor, as necessary.
• Make necessary adjustments in planning and managing the overall workflow of the protocol function to meet mission requirements and deadlines.
• Make complete arrangements of formal and informal events for the organization.

• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Oversee laboratory support for NBAF’s Biosafety Level (BSL)-2, BSL-3E and Ag, BSL-4, and Biotechnology Development Module (BDM)
• Track all routine laboratory maintenance
• Stacks lunchroom chairs, tables, and collects waste receptables as part of cleaning/decontamination processes
• Monitor BSL-2, BSL-3E and Ag, BSL-4,BDM, and containment lunchroom cleaning and decontamination tasks by performing routine checks of housekeeping tasks, manual labor, and other activities
• Cleans, decontaminates, and deodorizes waste containers and carts.
• Follows high security safety regulations to decontaminate and remove materials from the laboratory
• Maintains all restroom supplies such as toilet paper, paper towels, soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, etc. in the restrooms, locker rooms, and laboratory spaces.
• Makes rounds within the BDM, BSL-2, BSL-3E and 3Ag and BSL-4 laboratories with hand operated carts to pick-up decontaminated non-disposable and disposable glassware items from individual laboratory

Eastern Kansas VA Medical Center is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. Together, we strive to create and maintain a working and learning environment that promotes professional growth and teamwork. We offer an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment where we celebrate our individual differences and unite as a team toward a common goal of providing outstanding service to our Nation's Veterans.

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ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Works collaboratively in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model system.
• Screens new community care consults for eligibility and duplication.
• Communicates with community providers to ensure they accept VA patients and payments.
• Compiles and sends applicable pre-appointment clinical referral documentation.
• Schedules and documents appointments in the established electronic scheduling program.
• Requests medical documentation from community providers.
• Scans/indexes documents directly or routes documentation to the appropriate department to scan/index clinical documentation to the appropriate consult/progress note following VA policy/directives and VA Office of Community Care procedures and guidelines.
• Schedules Veteran appointments with community providers using electronic scheduling software.
• Uses established business rules to schedule appointments for Veterans which includes clinic visits and consultations.
• Complies with the mandatory training requirements for the outpatient scheduling processes.
• Ensures all appointments are scheduled timely and the provider and patient's desired dates are met.
• Must be flexible and able to accomplish other duties as assigned.
• Routinely communicates with physicians, case managers, and other allied health professional staff using sound interpersonal skills and remains consistently aware of sensitive information.
• Performance is judged in terms of overall effectiveness of the operation, the adequacy and accuracy of the work, timeliness, and conformance to established procedures, policies, and instructions.
• Supervision is generally based on direct observations, review of overall results on daily scheduling reports and standards of performance, as well as feedback from the departmental team to ensure mission is carried out.

Kansas City VA Medical Center s committed to Diversity and Inclusion. Together, we strive to create and maintain a working and learning environment that promotes professional growth and teamwork. We offer an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment where we celebrate our individual differences and unite as a team toward a common goal of providing outstanding service to our Nation's Veterans.

The incumbent performs as a Supervisory Biomedical Engineer for the Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) program at the Kansas City VAMC, a large, 1b complexity medical center. The Kansas City VAMC has 157 beds and 8 CBOCs serving more than 50,000 veterans. The facility is supported by $47million inventory of medical equipment. HTM Service oversees all medical equipment systems.

Major duties include but not limited to:

• Apply advanced knowledge of principles, theories, concepts, and practices of biomedical engineering. Keep abreast of changes in technology and utilize the information gained in the solution of biomedical engineering problems to meet operational needs of multiple facilities.
• Ability to directly support the most complex and specialized clinical technology including service, system administration, training, and quality assurance for multiple facilities.
• Directly support the most complex and specialized clinical technology including service, system administration, training, and quality assurance for multiple facilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines, senior management, VHA Central Office, and VISN staff.
• Has responsibility supervising technical staff, including lower-level engineers, biomedical engineering technicians, and other staff typically found at a university affiliated tertiary care facility (complexity level 1,) with one or more subordinate biomedical engineers. In this assignment, supervisory biomedical engineers at the facility level will have notable ongoing responsibilities, supporting VISN biomedical engineering initiatives, and/or notable ongoing responsibilities as assigned by the Healthcare Technology Management Program Office.
• Knowledge of the management of overall department resources, i.e., finances, space, equipment, supplies, and staffing at the local level or at the VISN level.
• Draft and/or make recommendations to policies and /or directives related to healthcare technology management in scope of organizational objectives spanning from multiple facilities, VISN or national.
• Sets priorities, responsibilities, meets multiple deadlines, analyze organizational problems, delegate tasks, and develop and implement effective solutions.
• Supporting an equipment management program that meets current Joint Commission, FDA, CAP, CARF, NFPA, and VA requirements.
• Develop and implement solutions resulting in efficient operations and use data efficiently to manage workload, quality, performance, and productivity.
• Leading and dealing with employees, team leaders, and managers, within and outside of biomedical engineering to include conflict management, dispute resolution, mediation, or reasonable accommodations.
• Assisting with capital asset and infrastructure planning for medical equipment spanning initial concept, installation, and effective implementation of complex medical equipment.
• Functioning as a subject matter expert in the field of biomedical engineering who directly supports specialized clinical technology including service, system administration, training, and quality assurance at a medical center.
• Knowledge of basic project management principles, as applied to the healthcare setting and medical equipment, and information system implementation.