Total 123 job vacancies in Altoona, Pennsylvania

• Assist staff with the development of new technical document and revisions to existing Technical Guide Standards, Specifications, and "How To" materials.
• Makes onsite inspections of the engineering work for technical adequacy and adherences to standards and policy.
• Review and check engineering planning, design, and construction work of NRCS field staff.
• Coordinate and conducts quality assurance reviews of planned, designed, and constructed engineering projects in the assigned area/state.
• Performs supervisory responsibilities by providing technical and administrative direction to a staff consisting of engineers and engineer technicians. Assigns work based on priorities, requirements of assignments, and capabilities of employees.
• Provides technical guidance and training to personnel in the assigned area and throughout the state on all engineering practices, and in the use and care if engineering equipment.

• You will serve as the senior Procurement Analyst responsible to develop acceptable and applicable contractual policy and procedures related to all NAVSUP WSS acquisitions.
• You will m makes decisions/recommendations on the interpretation and content of Federal, DoD, and Navy policy concerning the management and development of long-range and interrelated acquisition processes.
• You will have knowledge of contracting regulations, laws and procedures, particularly as they relate to the negotiated method of the procurement.
• You will have knowledge of negotiation authorities and techniques, contract types, cost and price analysis, negotiated overhead rates, economic price adjustment considerations, and Government Furnished Property procedures.
• You will have knowledge of industrial production methods and commercial merchandising practices in order to plan and carry- long term pre-award and/ or post award procurement actions.
• You will have knowledge of acquisition automation systems, commercial Electronic Data exchange systems and electronic Imaging equipment to process and carry out various actions and processes throughout the full contracting and procurement Lifecyle.

• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Selects samples from product lots of fresh fruits and vegetables in accordance with prescribed sampling and plans.
• Inspects products to determine the quality, condition, and/or compliance with U.S. Grade Standards or stated contract specifications.
• Prepares inspection reports based on examination of product.
• Draws and examines samples of the finished products of processed fruits and vegetables and determines grade, condition and wholesomeness.
• Makes observations to determine if plant facilities, operating methods, processing equipment and personnel are in compliance with sanitation requirements and regulations.
• Coordinates activities, schedules and work assignments for other inspection personnel assigned to the plant.
• Inspects raw product material to establish the suitability for processing.
• Conducts various audits and prepares audit reports.

The responsibilities of the Registered Nurse (RN) include but not limited to the following:

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing competent, evidence-based care to patients with oversight of licensed vocational nurses/nursing assistants as appropriate to the setting. The nurse will assist in directing the provision of nursing education, orientation, competencies and providing quality improvement and enhance outcomes utilization. This nurse integrates knowledge, skills, abilities, and judgement and is self-directed in goal setting for managing complex situations. Validates understanding of the rationale for care processes and decisions. Questions clinical practices for the purpose of providing evidence based care. The nurse will demonstrate the ability to cope with and manage competing priorities. The nurse demonstrates competence in practice and decision making, deliberate planning, and critical thinking skills.


VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Work Schedule: Night with rotations
Compressed/Flexible: Not Available
Telework: Not Authorized
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

• Review application and background investigation material to determine if an individual is suitable to work for the Federal government.
• Draft responses to inquiries from other Federal agencies and members of the public.
• Make recommendations to higher graded personnel on appropriate suitability actions.
• Prepare written summaries of issues, supporting evidence, and pertinent additional considerations to present to applicants, employees, and Federal agency representatives.
• Request background investigations in order to secure evidence to pursue a suitability action.
• Conduct issue resolution to develop or resolve issues of suitability concern.

• Research, develop, design, and prepare original creative products that enhance and support US Army Corps of Engineers communications efforts.
• Prepare final designs and arranges for printing or electronic reproduction of completed product to be furnished to customer.
• Develop concepts, layouts and designs through frequent coordination with customer to create visual products.
• Plan and design visual information material including printed publications, multimedia, video, photography, exhibits, logos, signs, and certificates.
• Prepare original creative products to enhance organization's communications from rough sketches, ideas, and concepts.

• Serves as purchase card holder, purchase supplies, equipment and services within delegated authority using mandatory or open market sources, ensuring proper and timely documentation and reconciling.
• Serves as the timekeeper in reviewing and verifying time and attendance; maintaining master files for area employees; performing leave audits; and informing the supervisor of any inconsistencies or aberrations in time and attendance.
• Receives and reviews incoming correspondence, ensuring necessary background material is attached when sending forward; and determines whether items can be personally addressed or need to be forwarded to the supervisor or other appropriate staff.
• Establishes, organizes and maintains a filing system of official material and records.
• Schedules meetings, prepares agendas, makes arrangements for meeting facilities and notifies participants of schedule changes; prepares materials to be used in presentations or training conducted by the supervisor and staff.

• In a Snack Bar prepares a limited variety of short order fast food items such as hamburgers, hot dogs, fish and chicken sandwiches, pizzas, French fries, etc.
• Prepares/slices lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and other vegetables for sandwiches, salads, and pizzas. Removes perishable foods from the freezer for daily activities.
• Assures that tables/work surfaces are promptly cleared and cleaned. Cleans other work areas to include walls, floors, equipment, and storage areas.
• Takes delivery of supplies and ensures proper storage of shipments after delivery. Accepts food orders from patrons and serves alcoholic beverages.
• Spot checks the guest checks to ensures that the information recorded is correct. Coordinates food and beverage needs for special events, not limited to preparing and serving food and cleaning work areas.

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

This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-07. At the GS-06 grade level, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-07. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher-level work, and availability of funds.

Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Cooperates with personnel within other organizational units in the wider employing organization (e.g., insurance verification, revenue utilization review, medical and prescription billing, Veteran services, denials management, outpatient pharmacy electronic claims, and/or accounts management) to solve revenue problems
• Performs 1st and 3rd party billing activity for Non-Medical Care Collections Fund (Non-MCCF)
• Determines whether a release of information (ROI) is needed and how to correctly document ROIs for billing purposes
• Obtains data and other information from VA-specific change notifications and ad-hoc reports to proactively or retroactively correct 1st and 3rd party billing
• Performs daily reviews, audits, and/or corrective actions in response to workload activities or requests received directly from Veteran customers, OGC, internal/external compliance and quality measurement and performance teams, and the VA Office of the Inspector General (OIG)
• Documents account status updates, transactions, decisions, and other actions for facility revenue billing and payment activities
• Reviews outpatient encounters, inpatient admissions and discharges, long-term care visits, etc. to gain requisite data necessary for 3rd party billing preparation
• Validates and maintains National Provider Identifier (NPI) information from the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) for care providers within the VAMC
• Provides accurate and proficient guidance to all customer groups regarding debt relief options such as formal repayment plans and waivers
• Interprets insurance policy coverages, VA eligibility benefits, and other factors that impact Veteran financial accounts for both 1st and 3rd Party billing
• Performs all other duties as assigned

As an Electronics Mechanic, WG-2604-10, you will perform troubleshooting and routine repairs on individual components and moderately complex systems of launch pod/containers (LP/C), trainer rocket simulator modules, Missiles/Launchers Pod Assemblies (M/LPA), trainer missile simulator modules, and various like items. Perform functional tests, analyzes performance and malfunctions, removes, installs, tests, maintains, modifies, performs alignments and troubleshoots the electronic, electrical, modules, and interconnecting cables of a variety of combat and tactical, and communication equipment. Perform field and limited sustainment maintenance to include installation, routine maintenance, repair, and overhaul of fixed and mobile operational communication and electronics systems, e.g., shelter mounted AM radio and teletype systems, shelter mounted single side band radio and teletype systems, shelter mounted radio relay and terminal systems, other moderately complex systems, peripheral equipment, and related test equipment, and Modification Table Of Equipment (MTOE) authorized automation equipment. Use various types of test equipment to include systems test sets and stands such as AN/GRM-122s, frequency meters, standing wave indicators, oscillators, ohmmeters, voltmeters, resistance bridges, and signal generators to localize trouble by component unit, by circuit within a component, and by element of a circuit. Uses special and common hand tools, power tools, and gauges to make intricate repairs. Perform administrative functions in establishing and maintaining maintenance records on equipment maintained or repaired. May conduct or be involved in a Maintenance Assistance and Instruction Team (MAIT) or act as an inspector on a Command Maintenance Evaluation Team (COMET) on electronic, automation, communication, and equipment. Perform other duties as assigned.

As a Surface Maintenance Repairer, WG-5801-08, you will perform limited diagnosis, routine repairs and maintenance on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical and automotive vehicles. Perform limited diagnoses to determine the cause of mechanical failures by means of visual and auditory checks and/or uses basic test equipment such as compression testers, voltmeters, ohmmeters and pressure gauges. Remove, replace, adjust, cleans and install parts and components such as wheel seals, switches, sensors, fuel pumps, water pumps, power steering pumps, brakes, filters, radiators, bearings, springs, shock absorbers, wheel cylinders, starter motors, mufflers, battery cables, and other items of similar complexity. Independently performs routine repairs and maintenance functions in remote locations that can be accomplished by removing, cleaning, reinstalling, or replacing defective parts of components and systems using standard parts. Conduct limited readiness and repair inspections on vehicles and associated equipment supported by the activity. May perform routine maintenance and limited repairs on basic communication equipment such as radios, field telephones, amplifiers, switchboards, recorders, intercoms by removing and replacing components and elements. In conjunction with or in the absence of the Tools and Parts Attendant, may maintain supply documentation, and the receipt, store, issue, and inventory of tools and parts used in the trades operation. Perform other duties as assigned.

As a MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR, WG-5703-08, you will operate primarily straight-in-line trucks and/or truck tractors with semi-trailers which typically have an approximate gross vehicle weight (GVW) of more than 32,000 pounds. Ensure shipping and accounting documents are with the shipment and reflect actual condition, quantities and type of material, including manual turn in and issue documents. Prepare and submits requests for over-dimensional permits to Defense Movement Coordinator (DMC) for military movement involving military vehicles and through the Commercial Transportation Branch for non-military vehicles. Perform warehouse work, as required, to include issuing, receiving and inventorying equipment, supplies and materials; loading and unloading of trucks; storing and pulling warehouse stock; packing and unpacking material; and repairing or replacing items on equipment. Operates electric, gasoline or diesel-powered forklift trucks. Perform a variety of servicing and operator preventive maintenance work on assigned vehicles. Accomplish the full spectrum of support for state and Federal National Guard operations, training, readiness missions, natural disasters, and Homeland Defense/Defense Support of Civil Authorities (HLD/DSCA). Perform other duties as assigned.

As a TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, GS-2130-09, you will act as Garrison Fleet Manager to provide oversight and management of the Garrison Non-Tactical Vehicle (NTV) fleet. Gather, analyze, and validate the necessary data to prepare and submit the annual NTV Requirements Review. Implement policy and guidance from higher headquarters. Is responsible for the safety Recall Campaigns originated by manufacturers. Upon receipt of new equipment, assists in the resolution of any equipment inspection deficiencies by determining if the problem can be resolved by the maintenance section, rather than sending the equipment back to the manufacturer. Conduct periodic physical and documentary inventories to ensure that each item of equipment is properly accounted for. Ensure that scheduled maintenance is performed in accordance with pre- established schedules. Discuss with the user operational deficiencies on unscheduled (breakdown) maintenance to pre-identify and report these problems to the commercial maintenance shop for quicker resolution. Act as the liaison representative between the maintenance shop, the users and other appropriate personnel, reporting on the status of equipment and vehicles. Update equipment maintenance folders and automated system files. Dispatching of vehicles and equipment for specific equipment dedicated to specific directorates/ organizations for their use. Responsible for key control box. Responsible for voyager cards and use for maintenance, and fuel. Perform other duties as assigned.

• Performs tasks related to all technical aspects of the disposal program.
• Performs a wide variety of technical tasks relating to property disposal system through reutilization, transfer, donation (R/T/D) and sales of excess DoD property involving a large variety of specialized items and equipment.
• Performs tasks related to the oversight of disposal contracts.
• May be responsible for the selection of property for sale and the preparation of sales write-ups.
• Ensures property is efficiently and effectively accounted for, described, and made available to organizations for screening.

As a SUPPLY TECHNICIAN, GS-2005-07, you will perform routine and nonroutine material coordination duties for special programs, maintenance, or production shops. Responsible for local management of decentralized and decontrolled items which requires technical intervention to assure effective supply support and economy. Responsible for limited aspects of storage management. Perform other duties as assigned.