Total 356 Legal / Public / Security job vacancies in Fairchild AFB, Washington

As an Operation Research Analyst, the incumbent:

• Serves as a subject matter expert for cost estimating, life-cycle cost analysis, cost modeling and the development of cost databases, risk management, and operational research.
• Uses knowledge of applying appropriate cost estimating and statistics principles and methods, as well as risk management principles, to technically complex systems.
• Provides expert advice to program and project teams in cost estimating and analysis, including project baselining and support to the program decision processes.
• Serves as a subject matter expert conducting scientifically based quantitative analysis of NNSA programs and projects to justify their cost, scope, and schedule baselines, as reported to Congress.
• Performs program analysis, including identification of key risks and issues, resource alternatives, and programmatic recommendations, informs the NNSA Future Years Nuclear Security Program (FYNSP) and budget submission under the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Evaluation (PPBE) system.
• Serves as a subject matter expert for the evaluation of the program/project performance, operational effectiveness, operational suitability, and estimated costs and schedules of programs and projects.
• Monitors progress identifies issues, analyzes root cause, and develops recommendations to senior level leadership.
• Provides technical and subject matter expertise to the CEPE Director, CEPE Deputy Director, the NNSA Administrator, senior leadership of NNSA programs, Congress, and other stakeholder agencies.
• Analyzes cost/financial and technical data to perform analysis, build models, identify trends, and develop tools using appropriate statistical and mathematical techniques.

• Advice, Counsel, and Representation. With minimal oversight, provides programs managers, contracting officers, and other acquisition professionals comprehensive legal and related business advice and counsel on all issues arising from or related to all ESG activities and assists MAJCOMSs on major procurements and issues of first impression.
• Subject Matter Expertise or Mastery. Incumbent will maintain a high degree of expertise or mastery in at least three (3) discrete subject matter areas within the following categories of acquisition law; Acquisition Planning, Contracting Methods, and Contract Types.

• Conducts public affairs functions for the organization, ensuring public affairs activities comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs.
• Responds to information requests on assigned programs from the news media, specialized groups, and/or general public; local, state, and federal elected officials; special interest groups, community, and civic organizations.
• Performs special assignments and participates in special projects and initiatives with responsibility for researching, planning, executing, and/or evaluating complex public affairs operations, programs, and policies which affect a variety of functional areas.
• Represents the organization regarding a portion of the organization PA program with a variety of councils, boards, working groups, and panels inside and outside the agency, including Headquarters Air Force, DoD (Office of the Secretary of Defense, Joint Staff, unified combatant command and sister services), and other governmental, nongovernmental, public, civic, service, industry, business, educational, entertainment, think tank, and media organizations.
• Serves as an adviser in the assigned area of responsibility.

• Respond to Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) inquiries from Federal enrollees and/or their authorized representatives, including responses on appeals of disputed health benefit claims, benefits regulations, and other program related inquiries.
• Prepares written directives for the Contracting Officer's signature requiring carriers to provide benefits, as appropriate.
• Respond to general inquiries concerning disputed claim regulations, health insurance coverage, and Federal enrollment eligibility.
• Perform research and obtain additional information from outside sources, including the health benefits Plan and providers.
• Consult with internal clinical advisors (e.g. nurse) to resolve disputed health benefits claims and develop responses to inquiries and correspondence.
• Conduct thorough case analysis on disputed health benefits claims.
• Develop a written appeal response that is based on analysis and FEHB Program benefit policies and guidelines.
• Track trends and systemic claim processing errors that surface from the disputed claim appeal process in order to provide recommendations to the Health Insurance Specialists for carrier to take corrective action or make contract language improvements.

• Respond to Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) inquiries from Federal enrollees and/or their authorized representatives, including responses on appeals of disputed health benefit claims, benefits regulations, and other program related inquiries.
• Prepares written directives for the Contracting Officer's signature requiring carriers to provide benefits, as appropriate.
• Respond to general inquiries concerning disputed claim regulations, health insurance coverage, and Federal enrollment eligibility.
• Perform research and obtain additional information from outside sources, including the health benefits Plan and providers.
• Consult with internal clinical advisors (e.g. nurse) to resolve disputed health benefits claims and develop responses to inquiries and correspondence.
• Conduct thorough case analysis on disputed health benefits claims.
• Develop a written appeal response that is based on analysis and FEHB Program benefit policies and guidelines.
• Track trends and systemic claim processing errors that surface from the disputed claim appeal process in order to provide recommendations to the Health Insurance Specialists for carrier to take corrective action or make contract language improvements.

As a Budget Analyst at the GS-0560-11 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Serve as a Budget Analyst for the Defense Security Cooperation University performing budget formulation work involving preparation of detailed analyses of annual budget estimates for assigned DSCU programs/organizations into a consolidated budget request.
• Researches, compiles, and summarizes data involving obligations, expenses, and object class/line-item information, narrative information, and quantitative budgetary data for use in preparing budget estimates.
• Performs budget execution and administration work involving the monitoring of obligations incurred and the actual expenditures of a budget with different sources and types of funding, such as direct annual, multi-year, and no-year appropriations.
• Prepares a variety of reports covering the status of funds, expenses, and obligations as required by higher headquarters.
• Conducts research, identifies, and analyzes trends in the use of funds, and evaluates the effects of continuing changes in program plans and funding.
• Advises program managers and other interested parties on the status and availability of funds in different accounts and all aspects of budget processes which apply to assigned program(s).

• Develops and manages all aspects of the organizational physical security program and evaluates existing programs for adequacy and efficiency.
• Develops and administers a personnel security education and training program that assures all employees are knowledgeable of applicable policies and procedures.
• Develops and administers security awareness training programs.
• Reviews, drafts, and implements Operations Security plans which are effectively tailored countermeasures based on applicable adversarial threat information.
• Advises management and procurement officials on industrial security requirements, reviews security documentation to identify the level and extent of protection required for the projects, systems, and information at organization and project sites.

• Adjudicates background investigation reports and Continuous Vetting (CV) alerts to determine the suitability, fitness or security eligibility of individuals who need access to FDIC facilities, networks/systems, and sensitive information.
• Coordinates with Human Resources and evaluates official Position Descriptions (OF-8) to ensure the position sensitivity and risk levels have been properly designated in accordance with relevant policy and the signed Position Designation Tool results are maintained.
• Provides authoritative information and guidance on Trusted Workforce 2.0 and other personnel security policies to employees at all levels of management within FDIC and to individuals external to the organization. 
• Prepares written summaries to communicate and justify final trust determinations for suitability, fitness, security eligibility or credentialing.
• Writes and maintains Standard Operating Procedures for everyday operations within the Personnel Security Program (PERSEC) Program.
• Conducts and prepares briefings to FDIC stakeholders on all matters related to Personnel Vetting and communicate program changes.
• Represents FDIC at interagency security meetings, working groups and other forums that are tasked with formulating personnel vetting policies.

**Duties quoted at GS-11 level; If selected at the GS-07 or GS-09, candidate will have non-competitive promotion potential to the GS-11.**

The Security Specialist performs a variety of security tasks in the resilience and security programs.

• Represents OCSO as an expert source for personnel suitability information and program management to AOC jurisdiction.
• Conducts staff visits to provide on-site training/assistance for the AOC Personnel Suitability Screening and Full-Time Employee (FTE) / Contractor Badge Tracking Portal.
• Performs personnel suitability and controlled unclassified information security inspections of AOC jurisdictions, as required.
• Represents OCSO at a variety of external meetings to discuss personnel suitability matters, provides guidance or instruction and/or resolves discrepancies or issues.
• Responsible for the destruction of classified material for the AOC and briefs officials on their duties and responsibilities regarding such matters.
• Maintains records of classified material destroyed. In the absence of the designated Security Officer, accomplishes all tasks incident to the classification, downgrading, declassification, marking, physical protection and destruction of classified material generated in or furnished to the AOC.
• Serves as classified custodian for the receiving, controlling and destroying of all classified material up to and including Top Secret.

Applicants must follow all relevant safety rules, regulations and standard operating procedures; Also must utilize knowledge of and must comply with all OSHA safety rules and regulations to ensure that work progresses in a safe manner. Provides or receives training, either on-the-job or through classroom training, to ensure that all safety practices and equipment are fully utilized. Uses required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Performs other related duties as assigned.

** Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.**

1. Processes applications and issues identification cards controlled and restricted area badges, vehicle registration, and temporary passes to eligible personnel.
2. Maintains controlled forms.
3. Carries out routine, miscellaneous clerical tasks.
4. Provides general customer service.

This position is located within the Operational Services Bureau, Hazardous Incident Response Division, Hazardous Devices Section. The Hazardous Devices Section (HDS) provides specialized response capabilities to the Department on a daily basis for events that require heightened protective security measures. In support of the USCP mission, HDS is responsible for ensuring that designated security areas are free of hazardous devices. HDS' primary goal is to provide a safe environment for Members of Congress, staff, and visitors, free from explosive hazardous materials or devices. This mission requires extensive specialized training and equipment; a variety of daily sweeps and inspections throughout the Capitol Complex; and the capability to respond.

HDS Sergeant:

Provides leadership during events requiring heightened protective security measures. Leads a Section and teams of bomb technicians during suspected/confirmed improvised explosives devices (IEDs) and/or weapons of mass destruction. Conducts security surveys and completes plans of action for CODELs and Special Events. Works rotating shifts as assigned by the Division Commander to properly oversee operations and manage day-to-day scheduling and activities. Evaluates intelligence information on trends in IEDs. Performs other duties and projects assigned by the HDS Lieutenant.

Performs the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised. Plans, schedules, and assigns work to subordinates. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff members and provides an effective example of leadership; provides feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance. Provides advice, counsel, and/or instruction to staff members to foster an inclusive team environment. Recommends or approves appointments, selections, or reassignments to positions appropriate to the selection authority delegated. Effects disciplinary measures as appropriate to the authority delegated in this area. 

The results of this vacancy announcement selection process will be used to fill positions within the HDS. Candidates that are selected, are expected to remain on the unit a minimum of 5 years, from graduation from the Hazardous Device Basic School, unless promoted during this time. More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. The selection list for this vacancy announcement will be active for a period of 12 months from the date of approval of the selection memorandum.

• Plans, organizes, and oversees all unit level deployment activities.
• Performs analysis activities.
• Provides technical guidance and recommendations to senior leadership regarding unit deployment program.
• Ensures personnel and equipment readiness.

- Leads a team of trades and/or labor workers.
- Performs work.
- Performs daily aerial delivery rigging operations and parachute rigger support.
- Repairs, modifies, rebuilds, and inspects a variety of parachute types and associated equipment in accordance with established technical guidelines.
- Operates a variety of Material Handling Equipment (MHE).

This position is located in the Operational Services Bureau, Special Operations Division (SOD), United States Capitol Police (USCP).  Serves as an Operations Support Assistant at the Division level within a Bureau or an Office. Performs a broad range of technical and administrative office support work and services to support sworn and civilian staff. Provides human resources support services, automation/computer support, records maintenance, report/information consolidation and similar functions.  Performs a range of support operational activities including monitoring and analyzing workflow issues and projects in consultation with supervisors and/or senior officials. Performs other official duties as assigned. Due to the nature of a police force and emergency operations, civilians may be called upon to perform emergency operations duties outside the realm of their expertise.  Other duties as assigned may vary significantly from the primary duties of the position, and the incumbent as a Federal law enforcement agency employee must be fully aware of this possibility.

At the CP-05/GS-07 level, the duties include: Working closely with management in a developmental capacity by performing assignments and completing trainings, both of which are aimed to prepare the incumbent to gain the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the duties at the higher grade level.

Establishes effective working relationships with officials, officers, and civilian personnel.  May attend roll calls with the officers.  Actively assist officers with various administrative requests.  Fields phone calls from other divisions, agencies, vendors, and the public.

Utilizes personal computer/office automation systems including word processing, database management, spreadsheets, and/or other software packages to prepare reports, graphs, charts, etc.  May provide basic service/maintenance of office equipment such as copiers and facsimile machines by replacing paper, toner cartridges, etc., and provide staff and officers with basic computer assistance such as basic knowledge of word processing or spreadsheet software.

Reviews documents for grammar, format, and spelling. Reads incoming correspondence, publications, regulations, court notifications and subpoenas, and directives that may affect the organization and assigned officers.  Organizes and maintain office files and prepare older files for digital archiving. 

At the full performance level of CP-06/GS-08, the duties include:

Prepares, maintains, and certifies automated Time and Attendance reports and monitors leave balances using the WorkBrain system.  Provides assistance and/or information to officials and officers with overtime requests, leave requests, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) applications, Paid Parental applications, pay certification, payroll corrections, workers' compensation paperwork, requests for advance leave, requests for leave without pay, and similar services as requested. Serves as the organization's liaison for office support services.

Organizes and maintains office files, records, manuals and related materials in accordance with established policies and procedures. Plans and coordinates extensive office support services for specialized or unique program or office needs. Responds to inquiries and requests for assistance on administrative problems. Maintains procurement files and databases in accordance with Federal regulations and agency directives.

Establishes control records on incoming correspondence and action documents, following up on work in progress to ensure timely action. Reads incoming correspondence, publications, regulations, court notifications and subpoenas, and directives that may affect the organization and assigned officers. Reviews documents requiring coordination by the supervisor for conformance with regulations, grammar, format, and special policies of the organization.  Uses a database to obtain a document tracking number to log out documents to various offices.

Assists in the preparation of requests for procurement, training, travel authorizations, travel vouchers, reimbursements, and other forms as needed, using applicable automated systems.

1. Assist in operating snow-making equipment for creating manufactured snow from water resources to produce quality snow using
air, water, and fan equipment. Position snow guns and hoses appropriately on the mountain - adjusting, turning, or moving of snow
guns as directed. Assists in the placement of all safety, barriers, padding, and guards around snow-making equipment. Sustain the safe
and continuous operation of the lifts for extended periods of time.

2. May be required to operate a variety of vehicles, equipment, machinery and tools ranging from snow cats, electric snow-making
machines, chairlift, rope tow, pick-up truck with snowplow, snowmobiles, high pressure air/water pumps, air compressors, after
Coolers and miscellaneous power tools to facilitate the snowmaking process or recreational activities. Operate high voltage equipment
and high-pressure air and water systems utilizing appropriate safety precautions.

3. Assists with conducting routine inspection and minor maintenance checks on ski lodge vehicles, snow-making equipment, hand
tools, small gas/electric motors and machinery and any water/electric systems. Maintenance may include oil changes, battery checks,
and condition of brakes, filling tanks with gasoline, checking fluid levels, hoses, and filters, changing fan belts, and replacing lights.
Assists with the upkeep of equipment to make sure things are in good mechanical and safe operating condition. Document and report
mechanical/safety issues.

4. Maintain load and unload ramps in areas around lift stations in various weather conditions including shoveling and/or raking snow,
remove snow around snow-making equipment and other areas around the resort as needed. Ensure the goals of snow plan are being
met. Assist with regular operations and report any issues that may arise to Team Lead or Shift Supervisor. Monitor the snow-making
system on a continuous basis for water consumption and availability in relation to usable pumps, air consumption and availability, to
ensure that snowmaking is carried out at top capacity.

5. Assist skiers in loading and off-loading of the chair lift in a safe and proper manner. Ensures safety of patrons (i.e., proper clothing,
equipment, etc.) and is always alert for unsafe conditions, mechanical malfunctions and possible injury to skiers through their own
negligence. Answers a variety of questions from patrons on ski operations. Advises lift supervisor of any condition or occurrence that
may adversely affect the safety of the operation. Follows procedures as defined in the SOP for lift operations.

6. Assist with physical support to the Ski Patrol Staff in the event of severe injury to patrons or staff. Reports inappropriate behavior
or accidents to the Ski Patrol or Facility Coordinator.

7. Keep area of responsibility, to include the ski lodge, in a high state of cleanliness both inside and outside. Clears snow from
customer traffic areas. Organize the maze to provide orderly and friendly access to the lift; help to manage guests for efficient loading.
Check tickets to ensure guests are utilizing the appropriate locations of the ski resort.

8. Operate vehicles weighing up to 10,000 pounds to various locations both on and off base in a variety of weather conditions.
Conduct assigned tasks and will operate assigned equipment and vehicles in a safe manner.

9. Perform other duties as assigned while awaiting optimum snow-making weather.

10. The incumbent performs significant labor involved with golf course grounds maintenance. Operates heavy, complex riding lawn
mowers and similar types of specialized mowing equipment (e.g., multiple and independently controlled cutting decks, single function
components) and/or specially designed riding mowers that operate on slopes and require constant attention to working space and
environment. Operates various controls and levers to maneuver equipment and lift, lower, adjust, engage, and disengage components
or attached devices when working around: trees, greens, aprons, tees, fence lines, banks and hillsides, cart paths, sand bunkers, tee
markers and cups on greens, trenches, slopes, curbs, rocks and other visible obstacles.

11. Determines and selects the most appropriate type of equipment to accomplish each phase of the work in the most productive and
cost-effective manner. Completes all aspects of special assignments involving several steps, phases or detailed procedures (e.g.,
preparing ground, laying sod, planting flowers or shrubs and using simple drawings to establish a planting pattern and/or design). The
laborer installs forms and lays walks and paths using gravel and asphalt mixes; excavates and backfills ditches and trenches with hand
tools; repairs and replaces pipe on irrigation systems; and may be asked to operate mowers, dump trucks or other equipment.

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