Total 259 Maintenance / Repair job vacancies in Los Angeles, California

• Collects biological and vegetation specimens and samples. Is responsible for the accumulation, coding, transcription, and processing of information; edits and corrects records; and provides quality control of automatic data processing entries.
• Tabulates results and prepares graphs and charts according to instructions. Assists in the design of new plant projects.
• Lays out experimental plots by taking measurements and marking corners and boundaries.
• Uses botanical key to identify plants encountered during field trips or surveys of forest areas.
• Compiles and summarizes the vegetation types obtained from aerial and ground surveys including forest health monitoring, biological evaluations, and pilot tests conducted as part of the project.
• Participates and conducts a variety of field studies of native and non-native botanical species and their habitats. Collects data for use in habitat and species condition analyses.
• Collects survey/inventory data to determine species identity, population characteristics, environmental conditions, and factors affecting the vigor/extent of the species and their habitat. Keeps records of all data and produces maps of survey areas.
• Lays out monitoring plots by taking measurements and marking corners and boundaries.
• Compiles and summarizes the data obtained from surveys, inventories, biological evaluations, and monitoring. Uses computer systems and associated software for recording, organizing, storing, and analyzing data.
• Performs native plant, pollinators, and phenology surveys.
• Carries out pollinator habitat enhancement, tends restoration gardens and other ecological restoration duties such as planting, seed collection and cleaning, weeding, irrigation of past plantings, or native plant nursery work.
• Performs the full range of standard technical assignments consisting of a variety of tasks involving invasive non-native plant treatment, management, inventory, and monitoring.
• Assignments involve the performance of a series of basic related technical tasks, which must be completed according to a predetermined and established routine.
• May also perform a variety of nonstandard tasks related to invasive non-native plant treatment, management, inventory, and monitoring.
• Identifies invasive non-native plants using various field guides or botanical keys, surveys for target plants, collects and assesses data on infestation location and status, and treats invasive plant infestations.
• Treatments primarily involve using herbicides, but may also be accomplished by hand-pulling, or using hand tools, power tools, mowers, and other standard control methods.
• Collects and records data related to infestation location and status. Responsible for ensuring that data related to invasive non-native plant treatments is recorded accurately and legibly, and according to specific protocols.
• Performs highly physical labor and daily hiking often to remote locations in rugged terrain under possible adverse weather conditions.
• Uses global positioning systems, aerial photographs, topographic maps, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or compass in navigation. A portion of time may be dedicated to data entry and other duties in a laboratory or office setting.
• Applies herbicides using backpack sprayers or other equipment on a regular basis according to specific guidelines. Performs basic mathematical calculations related to herbicide mixing and applications.

• Incumbent independently performs technical duties in support of professional scientists conducting research projects in one or another of the fields of timber, recreation, wildlife, watershed, forest management, or forest fire research.
• A combination of two or more of the following duties are typical of those performed by the incumbent.
• Sets up laboratory equipment for making a variety of scientific measurements and observations of sample materials gathered from experimental field plots.
• Analyzes experimental data gathered in the lab by performing statistical manipulations on the data leading to basic conclusions and inferences, and accurately summarizes data.
• Locates study areas and study plots in the field according to requirements of a study plan or instructions of supervisor.
• Sets up standard equipment for performing any of a variety of field studies; compiles data from field and laboratory observations; analyzes data; and completes and documents data sheets.
• Observes, measures, and records a variety of scientific phenomena that affect forest, range, or watershed conditions.
• Operates scientific or precision instruments, calculating machines, and laboratory apparatus as required.
• Assists in developing and adapting sensing and recording instrumentation and in establishing and calibrating instruments for specific experiments.
• Maintains and makes minor modifications to sensing and recording instruments.
• Uses computers, calculators, recorders and other equipment to assist in compiling and reducing data from laboratory and/or field studies.

• Incumbent independently performs technical duties in support of professional scientists conducting research projects in one or another of the fields of timber, recreation, wildlife, watershed, forest management, or forest fire research.
• A combination of two or more of the following duties are typical of those performed by the incumbent.
• Sets up laboratory equipment for making a variety of scientific measurements and observations of sample materials gathered from experimental field plots.
• Analyzes experimental data gathered in the lab by performing statistical manipulations on the data leading to basic conclusions and inferences, and accurately summarizes data.
• Locates study areas and study plots in the field according to requirements of a study plan or instructions of supervisor.
• Sets up standard equipment for performing any of a variety of field studies; compiles data from field and laboratory observations; analyzes data; and completes and documents data sheets.
• Observes, measures, and records a variety of scientific phenomena that affect forest, range, or watershed conditions.
• Gathers data on such things as temperature, humidity, soil characteristics, precipitation, growth and mortality, cover types, species diameters, height and age of trees, shrub and ground cover vegetation.
• Gathers data on such things as characteristics, and amount and type of recreational use.
• Operates scientific or precision instruments, calculating machines, and laboratory apparatus as required.
• Assists in developing and adapting sensing and recording instrumentation and in establishing and calibrating instruments for specific experiments.
• Maintains and makes minor modifications to sensing and recording instruments.
• Uses computers, calculators, recorders and other equipment to assist in compiling and reducing data from laboratory and/or field studies.

• Independently, or as part of a team, participates in procedural fisheries and/or wildlife related assignments where methods and techniques are well established.
• Makes browse surveys; takes and records measurements such as identifying species, etc.; identifies and measures species and conditions; delineates wildlife or fisheries habitat types on topographic maps; and, identifies habitat condition.
• Maintains records of investigations and trail data as requested by the team leader or supervisor.
• The supervisor or team leader makes sure assigned are completed; and information is developed.
• The supervisor or team leader makes sure the methods used in securing and verifying data are acceptable; and that use of guidelines are technically-accurate and in accordance with agency guidelines.
• Under supervision, prepares data summaries in proper format. Summarizes data obtained from field collections using prescribed statistical procedures.
• Assists in the attainment of field data by calculating and recording relevant biological information irregular to the specific assignment.
• Formulates and orders data as directed and prepares data for computer use. Assists in the collection, handling, and preservation of specimens.
• Makes fish counts, and traps fry and fingerlings using such methods as baited minnow traps.
• Identifies and measures species, recording numbers, lengths, weights etc.
• takes scale samples, notes environmental factors prejudicial to fish habitat such as log jams and silting, and recommends corrective action; and independently determines count sites on assigned streams.
• Performs wildlife and/or fisheries habitat improvement projects such as maintenance of wildlife openings and trails.
• Inventories of nesting structures; construction and installation of woody structures for streams, rivers, and lakes.
• Planting of areas for establishment of more desirable food or cover; installation and maintenance of nesting boxes; establishment of food plots, etc.
• Conducts surveys of game and non-game wildlife species and plant species; counts, sorts, identifies species, and performs measurements.
• Records data manually and electronically using a Global Positioning System unit and computer.
• Summarizes data obtained from field collections and, under supervision, prepares data summaries in proper format. Manages data and prepares reports.
• Conducts routine procedural tests using well-established work methods and techniques. Summarizes data obtained from field collections using prescribed statistical procedures.
• Under supervision, prepares data summaries in proper format. Assists higher-graded technicians with the operation of more sophisticated equipment or systems.
• Does not interpret the results, but is responsible for noticing obvious deviations so that tests may be repeated or other checks made.

• Performs hydrologic technician work in support of hydrologists, civil engineers, and other professionals engaged in scientific studies of surface water, meteorology, sediment and debris production.
• Performs hydrologic technician work in support of hydrologists, civil engineers, and other professionals engaged in scientific studies of water quality for water resource and land management planning and design.
• Applies skills in mathematics, and the study of hydrology analysis and consideration of techniques and procedures.
• Installs and maintains the district hydrologic instrumentation; repairs, calibrates, and services gages and recorders; performs all maintenance necessary to insure optimal operation of all equipment.
• Assists with planning necessary for modification of existing data collection stations or installation of new stations to augment or improve existing instrumentation.
• Makes sketches of locations, dimensions, layouts, and modifications; coordinates with design personnel and applicable agencies.
• Prepares precipitation, sedimentation, and reservoir operation reports for transmittals to higher authority and other agencies; may supervise activities of lower-grades technicians in this effort.
• Prepares correspondence relating to the request for or transmittal of hydrologic data, or any other matters relating to the district’s instrumentation programs.
• Contacts and confers with Federal, State, and local agencies to exchange data and coordinate stream gaging and rainfall data collection.
• Compiles and analyzes hydrologic data for use in studies or reports, and furnishes data to district elements and outside agencies.
• Develops area-capacity, curves and compiles capacity tablet from surveys for use in sedimentation studies. Plots and revises discharge rating curves from discharge measurements.

• The work performed is traditional hands-on wildlife work.
• The incumbent performs any of the assignments listed below related to all types of wildlife, including small mammals, birds, carnivores, megafauna, fish, reptiles, amphibians, etc.
• Frequently, there is an integrated approach to address resource management issues, where the incumbent works as a member of a team to collaboratively achieve mutual goals and objectives.
• Individually, or as part of a team, performs established wildlife-related assignments.
• Assignments involve constructing or completing habitat project work such as: watershed development, fencing, or clearing areas to establish food that is more desirable or cover habitat.
• For example, assesses habitat environments, requirements, and inhabitants of wildlife; collects and accumulates data through a variety of techniques; examines information, and develops reports of results with suitable recommendations.
• Collects facts for development of wildlife management plans and coordination of wildlife needs for environmental analysis reports.
• Incumbent supports avian community studies. Conducts field surveys of birds requiring specialized experience identifying birds by sight or sound. Performs assignments which involve sampling forest vegetation using dbh tape and clinometer.
• Collects data following a prescribed protocol. Identifies multiple species by sight or sound. May assist in capture and banding birds. Navigates on public and private road systems without direct supervision.
• Locates off-road study sites using compass, topographic maps and/or GPS unit. Records field data in a legible manner. Enters field data onto a computer database. May assist in proofing and editing data forms and databases.
• Maintains field equipment and vehicles in good working condition. As required, camps at remote locations on National Forest land.
• Performs complicated test following standard procedures for the full range of support work in the wildlife management program.
• Assignments involve collecting and analyzing; developing reports on the characteristics and quality of the samples of the field test; and developing accurate records and making presentation of findings.

• The work performed is passive, remote sensing/monitoring with little or no animal handling.
• Work involves hiking through the woods and deploying and retrieving cameras and audio recorders, with very limited opportunity to directly observe or handle animals.
• The incumbent performs any of the assignments listed below related to all types of wildlife, including small mammals, birds, carnivores, megafauna, fish, reptiles, amphibians, etc.
• Independently, or as part of a team, conducts surveys of game and non-game wildlife species and plant species; counts, sorts, identifies species, and performs measurements.
• Records data manually and electronically using a Global Positioning System unit and computer. Summarizes and analyzes data obtained from field collections; prepares reports of findings with appropriate recommendations.
• Assembles information for the development of plans and coordination of resource information for analytical reports. Uses topographic maps, aerial photos, compass, Global Positioning System devices, photographs, etc. for navigation.
• Operates a variety of hand tools and mechanical equipment such as chainsaw, brush saw, four-by-four drive vehicles, mower deck, all-terrain-vehicles (ATVs) or utility-terrain-vehicles (UTVs), and motorboat.
• Individually or as a crewmember conducts fisheries projects requiring adaptation of procedural guides. Measures amount and quantity of spawning areas on designated streams; samples and makes qualitative analysis of aquatic insects.
• Determines pool/riffle rations through observation; and measures and records discharge volumes through interpolation. Uses a variety of tools, takes bottom gravel samples, and analyzes for silt, size fractions, etc.
• Keeps records of all data and develops these into statistical reports. Drafts maps or survey areas.
• On an individual basis, or as part of a team, performs wildlife and fisheries habitat improvement projects such as maintenance of wildlife openings and trails, inventories of nesting structures, wildlife openings, and trails.
• Construction and installation of woody structure to streams, rivers, and lakes, planting of areas for establishing more desirable food or cover, installation and maintenance of nesting boxes, establishment of food plots, etc.
• Performs analysis of sediment and water quality samples. Schedules, services, calibrate repairs, and installs sampling instrumentation. Collects data from field recording instruments and makes on-site measurements of study area conditions.
• Is fully responsible for compliance with safety rules and regulations.

• You will interpret engineering drawings which combine electrical and electronic schematics, logic diagrams, and mechanical drawings to perform electronics control maintenance.
• You will analyze diagnostic test readings and operating conditions of electronically controlled industrial equipment to isolate system malfunctions.
• You will use electronic test devices and specialized test equipment to troubleshoot malfunctions in electronic control equipment and components.

• You will assist with the command's Environmental program.
• You will perform a variety of support duties, pertaining to the protection of the environment, designed to relieve the supervisor and/or others of many routine, miscellaneous matters.
• You will assist, gather, organize and evaluate environmental information (such as hazardous waste, water, air, natural and cultural resources, pollution prevention or other data) to support DoD and Navy specific guidelines.
• You will assist with routine tasks, such as inspecting storage areas to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Navy Requirements.

This is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be reviewed on the established cut dates: 12/4/2024, 1/6/2025, 2/5/2025 and at the closing date (dates are subject to change). Non-Selected Applicants must update their application information to be considered for the next cut.

As a MAINTENANCE MECHANIC, you will:

• Install, modify, or repair high-pressure piping systems and equipment such as steam heating, steam generators, hot water and hydraulic systems, radiators, and vacuum pumps, condensate pumps, and circulating pumps. Plan routing, placement and pitch; determine proper valve, pressurizing regulators, and expansion joints; install braces and support to control movement and vibration, allowing for expansion and contraction.
• Fabricate, install and maintain sheet metal equipment and fixtures such as machine guards, shelves, coin stands, ventilators, chutes, bulkheads, ducts, metal roofing, flashing, and hoppers. Work involves design, layout, set up, and the utilization of a variety of equipment and hand tools such as drill press, hand braker, hand nibler, squares, and shears.
• Perform oxyacetylene, gas carbon-arc. Tig arc, and heliarc welding, brazing, soft and silver soldering, flame and arc burning and cutting to fabricate, maintain and repair a variety of items such as piping, tubing, machine parts, and structures. Weld such metals as aluminum, stainless steel, mild steel, cast iron, bronze, brass, copper and various alloys including dissimilar metals such as brass to steel, black iron to stainless steel, and galvanized steel to black iron.
• Erect, alter, repair or remove interior walls and partitions of various composition, such as wood and metal studding and bracing, sheetrock, wood and other paneling materials. Install, repair or replace wood and metal window framing, doors, door jams, baseboards, molding, transoms, and panels.

As a MAINTENANCE MECHANIC, you will:

• Install, modify, or repair high-pressure piping systems and equipment such as steam heating, steam generators, hot water and hydraulic systems, radiators, and vacuum pumps, condensate pumps, and circulating pumps. Plan routing, placement and pitch; determine proper valve, pressurizing regulators, and expansion joints; install braces and support to control movement and vibration, allowing for expansion and contraction.
• Fabricate, install and maintain sheet metal equipment and fixtures such as machine guards, shelves, coin stands, ventilators, chutes, bulkheads, ducts, metal roofing, flashing, and hoppers. Work involves design, layout, set up, and the utilization of a variety of equipment and hand tools such as drill press, hand braker, hand nibler, squares, and shears.
• Perform oxyacetylene, gas carbon-arc. Tig arc, and heliarc welding, brazing, soft and silver soldering, flame and arc burning and cutting to fabricate, maintain and repair a variety of items such as piping, tubing, machine parts, and structures. Weld such metals as aluminum, stainless steel, mild steel, cast iron, bronze, brass, copper and various alloys including dissimilar metals such as brass to steel, black iron to stainless steel, and galvanized steel to black iron.
• Erect, alter, repair or remove interior walls and partitions of various composition, such as wood and metal studding and bracing, sheetrock, wood and other paneling materials. Install, repair or replace wood and metal window framing, doors, door jams, baseboards, molding, transoms, and panels.

• Independently formulate full treatment plans based on sound evaluation and diagnoses consistent with current and/ or evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.
• Perform emergency services or crisis intervention, including life-saving emergency procedures when necessary.
• Serve as member of the professional medical staff and/ or faculty to provide advisory and consultative services on various meetings, committees, conferences, and/ or boards.
• Develop medical policy, guidance, and standard of care determinations within the Military Treatment Facility (MTF).
• Attend and or participate in health care conferences as requested.

• Serve as the Support Services Division Chief, as well as the Strategic Engagement Officer for Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).
• Develops and implement long-range goals and objectives, budgetary and staffing requirement.
• Represents DLA Distribution San Joaquin in meetings, seminars, conferences, and workshops to assure that established policies, objectives and procedures are understood and effectively implemented.
• Performs as primary technical authority in assigned area of responsibility.
• Initiates or recommends personnel or position actions; develops or participates in the development of work performance standards.
• Directs the analysis of assigned operations, policies, and procedures to refine and identify safety, quality, production, workflow, and organizational culture improvements.
• Identifies and implements ways to eliminate or reduce bottlenecks and barriers to production, and improvements to work operations.

Major duties and responsibilities will include:

• Initiates ordering requirements of pharmaceuticals, specialty, and supply items through pharmacy prime vendors multi complex accounts or other mandatory sources.
• Assists in determining ordering intervals and stock levels appropriate to meet changes in formulary, brand to AB rated generic drugs, contract changes, conversions, new drug indications including backorders and seasonal changes.
• Procures all types of pharmaceuticals including controlled and non controlled drugs within established VA ordering guidelines, policies, and procedures within inventory management specialized area with the understanding of proper budget utilization.
• Purchases using government issued credit cards for micro purchase limits with understanding of when to use; while maintaining required proper documentation, and reconciliation of receipt of all orders for auditing and accountability purposes, training, etc.
• Utilizes proper inventory management to ensure sufficient stock of medications and supply are available to meet the needs of the pharmacy and patient care.
• Removes expired medications from stock and processes them for safe removal, according to VHA Directives and standard operating procedures.
• Possesses technical working knowledge and follows established policies and procedures of usage rates, stock levels, inventory maintenance concepts including just-in-time inventory and assist in annual or semiannual pharmacy wall-to-wall inventory.
• Possesses technical knowledge of all aspects of drug characteristics and nomenclature for procurement and stock maintenance including: (1) Generic and brand names (2) Dosage forms (3) Various systems of weights and measures (4) Drug product codes (5) Drug AB rating equivalence.

1. As Project Manager for design or other engineering services, the incumbent performs administrative and technical project management.

• As Project Manager for projects performed in-house (MWR), ensures that siting and concept planning are compatible with the activity master plan. Plans and participates in conferences to decide on functional requirements for assigned projects. Identifies areas of special concern pertaining to the specific project, environmental impact, energy conservation, economic analysis, safety, physical handicap criteria, activity maintenance procedures and policies, site utility adequacy, connections and outages, etc.
• Coordinates technical and administrative requirements with local, state or other authorities when necessary, obtaining necessary approval actions. Reviews established regulations, codes, standards, schedules and priorities.
• Convenes and attends such meetings with concerned personnel and agencies as required to effectively decide on the optimum course of action. Develops or coordinates development of necessary designs, specifications and cost estimates. Performs planning, scheduling and coordination necessary to assure that the design is complete within the design budget and the allotted construction budget.
• Makes field investigations during construction involving difficult problems such as changes in design due to latent conditions and interfaces new work with existing structures and/or those under construction. Analyzes and interprets contract drawings and specifications to determine the extent of the contractor's responsibility under the provisions of the contract.
• Recommends solutions to controversial situations including those which are due to misinterpretation of contractual and engineering terms and provisions. Reviews and evaluates proposed change orders, recommending approval or disapproval. Prepares Government estimates used in negotiating cost of approved changes. Provides technical review and recommendations for the resolution for contractor claims.

• Monitors construction, ensuring that all aspects of the project are constructed in accordance with contract plans, specifications and appropriate building codes.
• Provides technical liaison as necessary with respect to the specifications or statement of work to assure all work performed is within the scope of the contract. Confers with the construction contractor and design engineer to resolve problems or latent conditions that may arise during construction.
• Based on the problem or condition, prepares sketches or change drawings and specifications solving the problem or condition. Incorporates change documents into contract performance documents. Analyzes and coordinates requested design or construction changes which occur after the contract is awarded.
• Ensures that changes in costs, quantity, scope, schedules, design, or any other terms and conditions of the contract are coordinated or approved, as appropriate, Monitors the contract to assure the proper utilization of government funds.
• Brings any significant deficiencies to the attention of the Contracting Officer. Makes recommendations of corrective/preventative measures as appropriate.