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• Serves as a Select Agent Program Manager, ensuring the Select Agent Program is compliant with all Department of Defense (DoD), Army, Federal, State, and activity regulations
• for the acquisition, storage, use, transfer and destruction of all Biological Select Agents and Toxins (BSAT).
• Assists Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)-registered Principal Investigators (PIs) and technical staff with all BSAT inventory and accountability matters.
• Plays a key role in recording Select Agent Program and BSAT-related activity utilizing data management systems.
• Drafts, reviews, and submits documentation related to BSAT including reports, training, standard operating procedures, permit applications, memorandums, and taskers.
• Prepares and submits FSAP registration packets in consultation with PIs, subject matter experts, and the Responsible Official (RO).
• Prepares for and assists with for all inspections involving BSAT, including from DoD, Army, and Federal regulatory agencies.
• Conducts audits of BSAT material inventories at biosafety levels BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4.

Serves as the subject matter expert for guardianship acquisition for the Social Work Service Line.

Must be a skilled communicator capable of developing effective partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies, as well as non-governmental organizations.

As a part of an interdisciplinary team, the social worker assesses the bio-psychosocial stressors that have contributed to a patient's hospitalization, assists in the formation of the treatment plan, and develops a carefully thought out plan for treatment and discharge.

Conduct meetings with patients and their families, and collaborate with outpatient providers and community agencies to realize a plan that actualizes the patient's strengths and existing supports, while honoring the patient's values, goals, and preferences.

Must have advanced practice knowledge and understanding of the services and benefits available from both federal, state, and private sector resources, with specific emphasis on Veterans involved with or anticipated to be involved with guardianship proceedings.

May be assigned administrative responsibility for clinical program development and is accountable for clinical program effectiveness and modification of service patterns. Assignments include clinical settings where they have limited access to onsite supervision such as CBOCs or satellite outpatient clinics. Collaborates with the other members of the treatment team in the provision of comprehensive health care services to Veterans, ensures equity of access, service, and benefits to this population, ensures the care provided is of the highest quality.

Provides leadership, direction, orientation, coaching, in-service training, staff development, and continuing education programs for assigned social work staff. They serve on committees, work groups, and task forces at the facility, VISN and national level, or in the community as deemed appropriate by the supervisor, Social Work Executive or Chief of Social Work Services.

Performs other directly related as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Serves as the subject matter expert for guardianship acquisition for the Social Work Service Line.

Must be a skilled communicator capable of developing effective partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies, as well as non-governmental organizations.

As a part of an interdisciplinary team, the social worker assesses the bio-psychosocial stressors that have contributed to a patient's hospitalization, assists in the formation of the treatment plan, and develops a carefully thought out plan for treatment and discharge.

Conduct meetings with patients and their families, and collaborate with outpatient providers and community agencies to realize a plan that actualizes the patient's strengths and existing supports, while honoring the patient's values, goals, and preferences.

Must have advanced practice knowledge and understanding of the services and benefits available from both federal, state, and private sector resources, with specific emphasis on Veterans involved with or anticipated to be involved with guardianship proceedings.

May be assigned administrative responsibility for clinical program development and is accountable for clinical program effectiveness and modification of service patterns. Assignments include clinical settings where they have limited access to onsite supervision such as CBOCs or satellite outpatient clinics. Collaborates with the other members of the treatment team in the provision of comprehensive health care services to Veterans, ensures equity of access, service, and benefits to this population, ensures the care provided is of the highest quality.

Provides leadership, direction, orientation, coaching, in-service training, staff development, and continuing education programs for assigned social work staff. They serve on committees, work groups, and task forces at the facility, VISN and national level, or in the community as deemed appropriate by the supervisor, Social Work Executive or Chief of Social Work Services.

Performs other directly related as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

• The duties described are for the full-performance level. The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Serves as a key point of contact for the public and external stakeholders who are seeking information about PPQ programs, services, and activities
• Uses critical thinking and problem-solving skills to thoroughly research answers or solutions to often incoming stakeholder questions, problems, or situations
• May utilize a variety of resources, including the Internet, Department, Agency, or State policies or requirements, and Agency experts to determine appropriate responses to stakeholders
• Provide accurate information to stakeholders and when appropriate connect stakeholders with Agency experts
• Communicates with program staff and recommends the need for web updates on hot topics or emerging issues.
• Maintains a record of incoming calls via an electronic system as identified and directed by leadership.
• Effectively use available technology to assist callers who do not speak English or who are hearing impaired.
• Answers the main PPQ Customer Call Center phone lines.

Major Duties Include:

• Assists the C&P Manager and Analyst in drafting local credentialing processes and Medical staff bylaws in compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Provides guidance and instruction to hospital staff in completing the required documentation of establishing privileges and is the technical advisor to clinical leadership for the development of department specific privileges and assures that complete documentation is available to support privileges granted to providers within their training and or experience.
• Holds credit card and is responsible for maintaining records reconciling monthly charge statements and verifying legitimacy of requests.
• Reviews quality assessment findings, risk management evaluations and malpractice claim actions to ensure appropriate coordination with the credentials and privileging functions of the credentialing committee of the medical staff regarding individual provider clinical privileges.
• Provides quality control checks on data.
• Conducts audits of provider time-limited credentials , such as licenses and provider certifications and ensures that detailed information is documented on provider exit review forms , privileging documents , FPPE, and OPPE tracking system credentialing program training requirements, telehealth providers monitoring system committee recommended actions.

• The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity.
• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Duties are performed at Plant Inspection Stations, International Ports of Entry, and other geographical areas within the United States.
• Provide specialized inspection, regulation and clearance of propagative plant material, plant products and pest diagnostic identification services at plant inspection stations and other facilities.
• Interpret and enforce Federal and State domestic quarantines and regulatory orders restricting the inter/intra-state movement of plants, plant products, animal byproduct and other materials.
• Plan, conduct, and/or supervise various treatments such as disinfection, sterilization, fumigation, cold treatment, hot water treatment, irradiation for plant and animal pests and diseases.
• Manage multiple program areas such as: post entry quarantine, biological control, gypsy moth, grasshopper/cricket, noxious weeds, boll weevil, or other pests.
• Review permits, conduct inspections, prepare and execute compliance agreements, enforce policies regarding quarantine, and identify inspection sites.
• Serve as accredited certifying officials regarding export certification for trade facilitation.
• Track the progress and submit reports regarding program operations in specific geographical area assigned.

• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Oversees designing and implementing strategic IT initiatives, including the modernization and replacement of AQI data systems.
• Collaborates closely with Customs and Border Protection and other federal partners to develop a cohesive IT strategy that supports the efficient and secure management of AQI data.
• Leads efforts to design, integrate, and enhance IT infrastructure that improves data quality, accessibility, and overall program efficiency, ensuring that these systems support the evolving needs of the AQI program.
• Provides strategic leadership in evaluating program quality and challenges as well as overseeing the development, coordination, vetting, and implementation of appropriate and effective solutions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Leads data management efforts to support the analysis, evaluation, interpretation, and adaptation of AQI program objectives

• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Works directly with visiting foreign officials to address work plan compliance and new market access issues.
• Helps provide recommendations on phytosanitary issues, reviewing program activities to ensure alignment with strategic priorities, appropriate resource utilization, and identify deficiencies.
• Provides local and multi-state expertise during international trade negotiating, and interprets negotiated work plans and implements work plans at both a local and multi-state level.
• Serves as a PPQ technical specialist, interpreting foreign quarantine regulations, negotiating to resolve international phytosanitary procedural disagreements, and managing export work plans.
• Coordinates with PPQ Field Operations and S and T and states regarding pest lists, and assists in the development of pest lists of domestic commodities identified for possible export.
• Proficient with export database tools (i.e. - PCIT, Phytosanitary Export Database (PExD), etc.), and notifies PIM, ES of conflicts or confusing language in the database.
• Serves as a point of contact and technical resource for phytosanitary programs in an assigned area, and proficient in agriculture production and commodity management practices in specialized areas.
• Investigates issuances of FPCs for detained shipments for verifying documents, adherence to certification policy and procedures, and conformance with foreign countries' plant import requirements.
• Conducts field audits involving review of facilities to ensure compliance with Federal regulations, policies, and procedures and with PPQ's obligations to bilateral agreements, protocols, and MOUs.

• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Supports the agency's Workers’ Compensation program, participates in studies of management and administrative processes and systems and recommends solutions to procedural problems.
• Processes injury and illness claims for priority ranking and further action.
• Enters OWCP claims information into automated data systems and spreadsheets.
• Research data and develops reports while maintaining contact with and providing customer.
• Participates in the development of web-based and tactile educational tools and resources, and assists with both on-site, teleconference, and virtual training employees, supervisors, and managers.
• Research and compiles background information, statistical data and other information, prepares charts, graphs, and other narrative information for management or program analysis.
• Prepares memoranda, reports, and other information products related to monthly metrics and quarterly OWCP updates.
• Reviews and distributes incoming OWCP correspondence based on subject matter and content of documentation and materials.
• Reviews OWCP case status details and makes preliminary determinations and/or recommendations of whether OWCP case development necessitates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Performs basic preventive maintenance of existing air conditioning equipment and refrigeration units with a scheduled maintenance check list.
• Performs basic electrical repairs and maintenance, to include changing defective switches, receptacles, electric motors, fixtures, and small appliances.
• Performs a variety of routine plumbing tasks.
• Performs general maintenance tasks on steam equipment such as checking pressure gauges and regulators; and reports any defects.
• Performs standard sheet metal work from a pattern provided, including cutting, bending, rolling, and joining with materials such as galvanized steel, aluminum, and stainless steel.
• Performs routine ground maintenance such as spraying, watering, raking, and general upkeep of facility grounds.
• Operates forklift after receiving training and certifications from local or state agencies to do so when required.

As a Health Scientist you will:

• Serves as the principal advisor and directs and oversees multi-functional program activities involving a broad and complex range of public health programs that are operated domestically or abroad
• Serves as senior advisor and management coordinator of national and international scientific public health program activities.
• Participates with the director and shares in the responsibility for planning, evaluating, and managing the programs of the Division.
• Serves on review committees, study groups, public health task groups, or comparable groups' delegated responsibility for reviewing and developing public health policies, procedures, and guidelines as they relate to programs.
• Participates in projects and program evaluations assuring that periodic reviews are accurate and timely.
• Serves as a special projects officer and conducts comprehensive research, review, and analyses on a wide variety of public health programs to provide a wide variety of complex staff papers that address complex multi-functional issues.
• Serves as a leading authority and integrates knowledge and experience of public health programs and policies to provide guidance on cross cutting procedural and multilayered and multifaceted policy issues to other components of the agency and other governmental agencies; resolve problems, modify procedures; develop and interpret complex policies to meet new and novel conditions; and defend public health policies before representatives of other governmental agencies, State and local governments, private industry, academia, consumer organizations, Congress, and the scientific community.
• Supervises a small contingent of positions.

• Processes laboratory specimens for shipment to reference laboratories using acceptable laboratory procedures.
• Collect patient samples when necessary.
• Check that all specimens are properly and completely labeled
• Perform clinical laboratory tests on specimens as ordered.
• Evaluate and interpret results to determine if data is complete and valid.
• Collect, test, and process donated blood into treatment specific components.

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The LPN is responsible for delivering secure and individualized nursing care to patients within the Specialty clinic setting. The incumbent collaborates and communicates effectively with veterans, families, caregivers, and support staff, both internally and externally. Based on observations of the patient's condition, the LPN takes initiative to implement necessary actions, performing duties with minimal supervision under the general guidance of a RN or Healthcare Provider (HCP). LPNs are expected to possess comprehensive knowledge of practical nursing procedures.


The LPN/LVN GS 7 Nurse is characterized by the following:

• . Knowledge and skill to care for a wide range of patients from chronic to critically ill. Comprehensive understanding of conditions, nursing principals, standards and practices to be able to coordinate the nursing care required in the outpatient clinic setting and to alter the sequence and/or care delivered to meet individual patient's needs.
• Knowledge to interpret common test results and other medical data. Skill in observing the patient for subtle changes and deviations from normal and in documenting and reporting this information. Ability to independently adjust or modify care being delivered to meet the changing needs of the patient with notification to the RN or provider for concurrence.
• Knowledge of human behavior with advanced skill in incorporating established customer service standards into practice.
• Knowledge to incorporate patient education into care routine and modify as necessary to meet needs of the patient.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and supplies skill set and/or operate specialized equipment.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, as well as scientific principles underlaying the nursing care and or procedures to be carried out.
• Knowledge and skill to detect subtle changes which indicate potential for cardiac or respiratory arrest. Skills to promptly recognize and effectively intervene in potential urgent and emergent situations.
• Knowledge of standard precautions, medical asepsis and sterile technique with ability to correctly apply these principles and techniques to a variety of patient care situations and to assist others to do so.
• Knowledge about drug side effects, purposes, therapeutic dosage range and toxic effects with skill sufficient to administer a wide range of medications including large volume IV solutions. Ability to accurately calculate IV drip rate and adjust rates of IV fluids to maintain fluid as per provider order.
• Knowledge of written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of VISTA and CPRS in order to function and a super user for patient record access and documentation issues.

• Demonstrates knowledge of reusable instruments, equipment, medical devices, and supplies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of items that are sent to SPD for reprocessing and/or sterilization.
• Can suspend the reuse of any RME if it is suspected that the device was not properly cleaned, disinfected, or sterilized per the Standard Operating Procedures and/or Manufacturer's guidelines.
• Demonstrates knowledge of items of the initial decontamination process that must be taken prior to transport of items and the appropriate method of transport.
• Must have annual validation of competency in the set-up, reprocessing, and maintenance of specific reusable medical equipment.

• Utilize complex rehabilitation principles to conduct comprehensive substance abuse evaluations of eligible patients referred for consultation.
• Collect data to evaluate treatment outcomes
• Develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling.
• Document case findings, diagnoses, and recommendations in a clear and concise manner.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Conducts comprehensive nutrition assessments using the Nutritional Care Process (NCP), including nutrition focused physical examinations, to establish a nutrition diagnosis and determine risk and/or degree of malnutrition.

Develops and implements Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to address the nutrition diagnosis, evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcomes of MNT interventions. Modifies the plan as needed to achieve positive patient outcomes.

Calculates nutrient requirements and necessary diet restrictions or food and drug interactions tailoring the diet prescription to each individual patient.

Documents MNT in the medical record using the Assessment, Diagnosis, Intervention, Monitoring, Evaluation (ADIME) format.

Functions independently and accurately when record keeping.

Identifies patients in need of nutritional support and recommends the appropriate mode of support and communicates appropriately with the health care team.

Actively participates in formal and informal interdisciplinary team meetings.

Assesses educational needs and provides nutrition education/counseling for individuals and groups that is tailored to the Veteran(s).

Utilizes virtual care technology to improve access to care.

Maintains productivity standards.

Maintains accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities and completes patient encounters using approved systems.


Work Schedule: Part-Time - 20 hours per week - Tour of duty hours will be discussed during the interview process. (Work Schedule maybe subject to change depending on the needs of the agency).
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: PD99502S, PD99501S, and PD99500S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized