Total 878 Maintenance / Repair job vacancies in Fort Washington Medical Center

The Facilities Services Worker serves within the Facilities Management and is responsible for performing various duties such as moving, arranging and lifting heavy objects including building materials, furniture and collections.

In this position, you will:

• Perform various duties such as moving, arranging and lifting heavy objects including building materials, furniture and collections; also loads and unloads debris, trash, cement, sand, equipment, supplies and other materials from trucks, vans and cars by using dolly, hand truck, hand operated hydraulic lift, and/or by hand.
• Operate gas or LP-powered, self-propelled ride-on and other equipment; performs the full range of operator-level maintenance and inspection to include inspection of fluid levels, tire pressures, and general inspection of equipment prior to operation.
• Operate forklift trucks on the loading dock, parking garage and other areas, loads and unloads supplies from trucks, moves supplies to the shipping and receiving area and to storage areas and stacks and unstacks materials in designated areas both inside and outside of the building.
• Assist with custodial tasks as required, custodial duties include cleaning offices, exhibit space, restrooms, corridors, storage rooms, stairways or any area within the confines of the building(s) using brooms, mops, buckets, heavy duty vacuums, buffers and scrubbers also snow removal.

The Facilities Services Worker serves within the Facilities Management and is responsible for performing various duties such as moving, arranging and lifting heavy objects including building materials, furniture and collections.

In this position, you will:

• Perform various duties such as moving, arranging and lifting heavy objects including building materials, furniture and collections; also loads and unloads debris, trash, cement, sand, equipment, supplies and other materials from trucks, vans and cars by using dolly, hand truck, hand operated hydraulic lift, and/or by hand.
• Operate gas or LP-powered, self-propelled ride-on and other equipment; performs the full range of operator-level maintenance and inspection to include inspection of fluid levels, tire pressures, and general inspection of equipment prior to operation.
• Operate forklift trucks on the loading dock, parking garage and other areas, loads and unloads supplies from trucks, moves supplies to the shipping and receiving area and to storage areas and stacks and unstacks materials in designated areas both inside and outside of the building.
• Assist with custodial tasks as required, custodial duties include cleaning offices, exhibit space, restrooms, corridors, storage rooms, stairways or any area within the confines of the building(s) using brooms, mops, buckets, heavy duty vacuums, buffers and scrubbers also snow removal.

• Provides administrative support services to Soldiers undergoing processing through the Army Disability System.
• Explains significance of completion of forms (intake form, physical form) to ensure all conditions are assessed accurately during the board process.
• Coordinates closely with the PEBLO and arranges for additional medical information from physicians or Soldier's, as applicable.
• Answers non-technical questions concerning appointment and provides standardized preparatory instructions for routine procedures or refers to appropriate staff, as required.

• You will act as electronics technical advisor for operation, maintenance, and repair of Integrated Undersea Surveillance System (IUSS) equipment and communication systems
• You will maintain and monitor engineering systems, infrastructure, and mission critical support equipment to ensure mission continuity
• You will oversee the proper operation, maintenance, configuration control, and repair of equipment and systems
• You will collect, review, interpret, and evaluate system deficiencies and mission capability requirements and perform efforts to categorize, validate, and prioritize requirements.
• You will provide method for new installations and conduct regular power quality monitoring of all power and ground connections
• You will conduct surveys and investigations and recommend design solutions to complex electrical/electronic problems.

• Assignments at any of this level will become progressively more difficult and will be under closer than normal supervision until the full-performance level is reached at the 07.
• Responds to alarms, combats fire, and rescues personnel requiring the full performance of firefighting tasks.
• Serves as hose person, ladder person, hydrant person, rescue person, nozzle person, salvage person or hand lineperson.
• Performs fire prevention inspections of structures, facilities, airfields and areas of the installation.
• Operates portable and stationary firefighting apparatus, ventilates buildings and aircraft, evacuates or rescues occupants.
• Survey incident sites to identify the materials and containers for presence and concentrations of hazardous materials to stop release of subsequent contamination.
• If licensed as an EMT, performs as a member of a team responsible for on scene emergency medical treatment and care of victims of fire, sudden illness, or accidental injury.

• Serve as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) within the Department of Public with the responsibility of overseeing the planning, development and funding of municipal service contracts.
• Coordinate all solicitation requirements with the Mission Installation Contracting Command (MICC).
• Identify actual and potential slippages within the contract schedules.
• Monitor the contract details from inception to conclusion and initiate corrective action on contract performance.
• Brief senior leaders on the development of resource management plans for funding requirements.
• Oversee the contract require cost and modifications are being met.

This position serves as Supply Technician (Medical) for the Medical Supply Distribution (MSD) areas of Logistics Service within the VA Health Care System. As a Supply Technician, you will provide wards, clinics, operating rooms, secondary storage locations, and other hospital facilities with supplies and material including, but not limited to, sterile and non-sterile medical supplies, instrument sets and equipment. Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Pulls stock inventory and material for delivery; replenishes stock inventory; interacts with clinical and administrative customers and maintains records on stock levels;
• Communicates to the Lead or Supervisor any concerns related to supplies, equipment and procedures.
• Provides information to customers regarding medical supplies;
• Monitors expiration dates, rotates stock to limit outdates and removes items from use as required by outdates;
• Monitors and controls critical supplies;
• Performs daily inventory using bar coding equipment on a predetermined schedule that will allow for timely replenishment;
• Resolves differences between records and physical count of stock;
• Distributes items according to established or ad hoc requirements in computerized inventory management systems;
• Delivers supplies in a timely manner and ensures supplies and material delivered are in sterile and operational condition;
• Completes specialty cart preparation;
• Cleans assigned secondary areas in accordance with aseptic principles; and
• Receives supplies and material into the medical center's catchment area.

II. MAJOR DUTIES

­Reviews Accounting Transactions. Receives, reviews, and classifies a variety of complex accounting documents/transactions, such as systems with extensive subdivision of accounts, frequent and varied adjustments to accounts, and a number of different programs. Processes accounting transactions for a wide variety of functions including obligations, accrued expenditures, disbursements, appropriation refunds, reimbursable orders, expenditure vouchers, and rejected transactions. Conducts detailed examination of transactions, research for required information, and classifies accounting data for assigned accounts. Corrects invalid or incorrect entries. Advises supervisor of unusual situations/problems encountered, recommending appropriate solutions that could result in changes in processing procedures. Reviews files to ensure actions meet suspense dates. Serves as a liaison between installation activities/employees and higher headquarters.
1. Verifies accuracy and completeness of accounting data within established time frames.
2. Codes and processes accounting transactions in accordance with agency instructions, policies, and accepted practices.

Reconciles Accounting Transactions. Posts, maintains, controls, and reconciles accounting transactions and records for multiple accounts. Reviews and maintains complex accounting transactions. Posts general ledger accounts from original documents received. Reviews, examines, verifies, and analyzes a variety of documents for validity and accuracy. Verifies transfer summaries, payroll summaries, daily activity report summaries, general journal vouchers, accrual journal vouchers, and inventory summaries. Certifies fund availability to cover all commitments and obligations and certifies vouchers for payments in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act. Reconciles subsidiary ledgers to general ledgers for accounts having a variety of transactions. Researches and determines cause of discrepancies and initiates necessary adjustments. Prepares financial documents (e.g., work papers, balance sheets, financial statements, etc.). Abstracts data from reports/statements to reflect financial condition and operating results and presents data in the form of prescribed statements/reports.
1. Determines account discrepancies and initiates adjustments.
2. Performs adjustments to ensure balances are in agreement within the reconciliation period.
3. Prepares financial documents with accuracy and timeliness.

Analyzes Accounting Data. Analyzes and examines accounting data and accounts to resolve nonstandard transactions, complaints, or discrepancies. Utilizes extensive knowledge of accounting procedures and techniques to verify specialized ledgers and SAP accounting data. Maintains and reconciles budget and accounting records in implementing standard accrual accounting principles. Records consist of various journals and general ledgers, including numerous asset accounts, liability accounts, inventory, and operating accounts. Reconciles asset and liability accounts subsidiary ledgers with general ledger. Prepares necessary adjustments. Monitors fund balances and maintains records ensuring funds are managed within allowable constraints.
1. Monitors fund balances ensuring there are no violations of public law.
2. Prepares accurate worksheets/reports reflecting discrepancies and promptly takes corrective action.
3. Analyzes and examines accounting data for proper maintenance of accounts.

Prepares Reports. Posts balance to the general ledger and balance all journals and subsidiary ledgers and closes accounts. Prepares reports and performs other miscellaneous technical tasks in support of accounting functions that includes operating statements, balance sheets, and other month end financial statements required. Enters data and prepares monthly budget to actual performance reports. Prepares monthly reports, correspondence, and follows-up on flagged documents (e.g., inactive, un-liquidated obligations, etc.). Prepares required forms or enters data into the SAP computerized system. Assists in following up on dormant funds and reconciliation. Assists in the maintenance of internal control program requirements to protect against fraud, waste, and abuse. Prepares draft memoranda or letters responding to correspondence of a non-routine nature explaining various aspects of accounting and providing detailed and technical explanations of accounting discrepancies or procedural or reporting requirements.
1. Prepares reports and correspondence relating to accounting issues.
2. Enters data into the automated system with accuracy and timeliness.

Provides Customer Service. Provides customer service for vendors, resource advisor, financial analyst, and other external and internal customers.
1. Follows up on status of payments.
2. Furnishes accurate and courteous responses to customer.

• Perform optometric/ophthalmic screenings.
• Operate ophthalmic imaging taking intraocular color photographs and using optical coherence tomography (OCT) images.
• Assist with ophthalmic clinic laser/surgical procedures.
• Coordinate, manage, train and supervise day-to-day activities of the ophthalmic clinic technicians.
• Manage property and inventory for the ophthalmology clinic.
• Maintain civilian time and attendance of the ophthalmology clinic technicians.
• Coordinate maintenance of existing equipment and facilitating purchase of new equipment.
• Perform formal visual field testing.

Within the United States Copyright Office (USCO), the Office of Copyright Records (CR) is responsible for establishing records policies and preserving, maintaining, and servicing copyright-related records. This Office records transfers of copyright ownership and notices of termination, makes copyright registrations and documents and related information available to the public, researches and provides certified and non-certified copies of copyright registration deposits, ensures their storage, retention, and security, and performs records management and safeguards the official records of the U. S. Copyright Office. The Office of Copyright Records oversees the world’s largest repository of records on copyright ownership.

This position is the Records Management Technician. This position is accountable to the Records Management Division Head. While performing daily activities, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring proper handling and security of all Library and Copyright Office materials.

This position requires access and use of high value and top tier collections to perform the work of the position. This position requires a Public Trust background investigation at the Moderate risk level.

Identifies and retrieves items in specialized collections, i.e., the record books of applications for copyright registration. Receives requests indicating registration application requested by the public. Draws upon knowledge of the classification system, an understanding of the peculiarities of the system of classification in a particular class, and the meaning of different shelf markers. When information is incomplete or inaccurate, seeks assistance and verifies the necessary information, e.g., registration number, class, year registered, etc., in order to locate the requested item.

Serves at the reference desk in the records reading room, accepting requests from readers. Reviews requests for accuracy and completion. Delivers material or status reports to the requester's desk. Examines condition of material returned and re-shelves material.

Prepares copyright documents and records for imaging and preservation and applies numerous established practices in processing materials to ensure accuracy of work. Verifies that all searching, and review of copyright applications and other related material has been completed and then examines [page-by-page] the item being imaged. Provides appropriate direction and indicates proper targeting essential to future users of the preservation media. Resolves discrepancies by rearranging material. Prepares eye-legible macroscopic bibliographic and reel targets. Mends material as necessary. Records all missing material or irregularities on a target sheet. Arranges, labels, places material in boxes for subsequent imaging. Photocopies poor copies of the original document, reduces oversize material so it can be microfilmed/scanned. 

Identifies any missing portion of the material being imaged during collation. Contacts appropriate personnel in other units or gathers information from various Office records systems. Supplies any information gathered for the microfilm record. Maintains an accurate statistical record outlining the status of each group through various phases of production. Logs items into and out of the system using the online system.

Utilizes cameras and scanning equipment to film and create digital images of copyright records independently, using standard tools and according to established procedures. Follows established procedures and instructions for operating the equipment. Operates the equipment at the rate of speed established for the project and uses the proper exposure and equipment settings based on the physical nature of the material being preserved. Ensures the equipment is cleaned and maintained for optimum performance, referring equipment problems to the supervisor.

Ensures the microfilm or scanned image is an acceptable facsimile replacement for the original material. Confirms compliance with established bibliographic and preservation procedures and archival filming/imaging specifications. Examines for correct bibliographic identification, completeness, focus general clarity, and the presence of all necessary targets and finding aids. Inspects frame by frame the completeness of the actual text only to the extent appropriate for the material. Reconstructs files when incomplete. 

Performs other duties as assigned.

The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.

The incumbent of this position will work a compflex or flextime work schedule.

This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.

Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.

Within the United States Copyright Office (USCO), the Office of Copyright Records (CR) is responsible for establishing records policies and preserving, maintaining, and servicing copyright-related records. This Office records transfers of copyright ownership and notices of termination, makes copyright registrations and documents and related information available to the public, researches and provides certified and non-certified copies of copyright registration deposits, ensures their storage, retention, and security, and performs records management and safeguards the official records of the U. S. Copyright Office. The Office of Copyright Records oversees the world’s largest repository of records on copyright ownership.

This position is the Records Management Technician. This position is accountable to the Records Management Division Head. While performing daily activities, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring proper handling and security of all Library and Copyright Office materials.

This position requires access and use of high value and top tier collections to perform the work of the position. This position requires a Public Trust background investigation at the Moderate risk level.

Identifies and retrieves items in specialized collections, i.e., the record books of applications for copyright registration. Receives requests indicating registration application requested by the public. Draws upon knowledge of the classification system, an understanding of the peculiarities of the system of classification in a particular class, and the meaning of different shelf markers. When information is incomplete or inaccurate, seeks assistance and verifies the necessary information, e.g., registration number, class, year registered, etc., in order to locate the requested item.

Serves at the reference desk in the records reading room, accepting requests from readers. Reviews requests for accuracy and completion. Delivers material or status reports to the requester's desk. Examines condition of material returned and re-shelves material.

Prepares copyright documents and records for imaging and preservation and applies numerous established practices in processing materials to ensure accuracy of work. Verifies that all searching and review of copyright applications and other related material has been completed and then examines [page-by-page] the item being imaged. Provides appropriate direction and indicates proper targeting essential to future users of the preservation media. Resolves discrepancies by rearranging material. Prepares eye-legible macroscopic bibliographic and reel targets. Mends material as necessary. Records all missing material or irregularities on a target sheet. Arranges, labels, places material in boxes for subsequent imaging. Photocopies poor copies of the original document, reduces oversize material so it can be microfilmed/scanned. 

Identifies any missing portion of the material being imaged during collation. Contacts appropriate personnel in other units or gathers information from various Office records systems. Supplies any information gathered for the microfilm record. Maintains an accurate statistical record outlining the status of each group through various phases of production. Logs items into and out of the system using the online system.

Utilizes cameras and scanning equipment to film and create digital images of copyright records independently, using standard tools and according to established procedures. Follows established procedures and instructions for operating the equipment. Operates the equipment at the rate of speed established for the project and uses the proper exposure and equipment settings based on the physical nature of the material being preserved. Ensures the equipment is cleaned and maintained for optimum performance, referring equipment problems to the supervisor.

Ensures the microfilm or scanned image is an acceptable facsimile replacement for the original material. Confirms compliance with established bibliographic and preservation procedures and archival filming/imaging specifications. Examines for correct bibliographic identification, completeness, focus general clarity, and the presence of all necessary targets and finding aids. Inspects frame by frame the completeness of the actual text only to the extent appropriate for the material. Reconstructs files when incomplete. 

Performs other duties as assigned.

The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.

The incumbent of this position will work a compflex or flextime work schedule.

This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.

Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for evaluating the adequacy of each completed authorization form. Screen each request for information to determine urgency and assure that most urgent requests are completed first using established priority systems. Personally greet veterans/visitors and assist them in determining the exact nature of the request and whether the information requested can be released.
• Apply public laws, rules, regulations and exclusions governing confidentiality of the medical record, including the Privacy Act, Freedom of Information Act and 38 U.S.C. 7332 governing the release of records containing information regarding the treatment of or referral for drug and/or alcohol abuse, Sickle Cell Anemia and infection with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
• Process all incoming requests to the facility for Release of Information (ROI) along with information required by the VA Regional Office through the Automated Medical Information Exchange (AMIE), referring only problem cases to the Supervisor.
• Evaluate validity of each request. Determine which information is to be released in compliance with existing laws (Privacy Act of 1974, Freedom of Information Act, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). Ensure that proper authorization exists before release is made. Process the request to the requesting agency or individual. Input all requests into the ROI computer package for logging and tracking of these requests.
• Receive and direct callers and visitors. Receive and/or give out forms and assist visitors and/or callers with the completion of forms or documents. Respond to questions from patients concerning services. Provide advisory and technical assistance to patients, administrative staff and professional staff regarding release of information.
• Search records or files to compose responses, including electronic searches to retrieve and summarize hard-to-locate data. Locate materials that would verify information given. Review paper and computerized health records (i.e., scanned notes, reports, special tests, etc.) to identify material to be photocopied/printed/written to electronic media and released.
• Compos responses to routine requests for release of patient information. Select and compile information from health records and prepare correspondence, typically using standard form or standard formats for letters. Ensure the information released is limited to what is specifically authorized and to the person or agency designated to receive it.
• Compose detailed explanations in response to correspondence received, arranging information into logical sequence and appropriate format and choosing appropriate words and expressions to convey the desired tone. Determine extent and tone of replies independently.
• Resolve conflicting or inconsistent information found on initial requests. This involves dealing with patients and/or third parties to resolve discrepancies, sorting out errors and reconstructing past transactions, cases or events, or finding alternative sources of information.
• Reply to vague, incomplete, or ambiguous inquires by independently recognizing issues, topics or problems. Inquiries are usually presented by patients or third parties who are not sure what information they are looking for or do not know how to identify it by title. Find alternative sources of information on which to base a reply when correspondent has provided sketchy or inaccurate information.
• Process Social Security requests for health information using ROI software. Download VistA Imaging documents and ROI software documents onto a secure Network Drive. Access the secured Social Security Web page and upload the documents to the Web portal. Transfer the confirmation codes to the ROI software package and close the requests in both the ROI and Social Security packages.
• Complete and process routine releases of information to other VA and Federal Agencies and when requested, to patients and their families, insurance representatives, physicians, hospitals, and city and state health agencies according to VA directives. Processing must be accomplished within established time standards. Accurately enter all requests into the ROI software with necessary information for each request for health information. Complete necessary transactions for deposit of money collected from subpoenas, legal fees, and processing fees for release of information to individuals and insurance companies.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for evaluating the adequacy of each completed authorization form. Screen each request for information to determine urgency and assure that most urgent requests are completed first using established priority systems. Personally greet veterans/visitors and assist them in determining the exact nature of the request and whether the information requested can be released.
• Apply public laws, rules, regulations and exclusions governing confidentiality of the medical record, including the Privacy Act, Freedom of Information Act and 38 U.S.C. 7332 governing the release of records containing information regarding the treatment of or referral for drug and/or alcohol abuse, Sickle Cell Anemia and infection with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
• Process all incoming requests to the facility for Release of Information (ROI) along with information required by the VA Regional Office through the Automated Medical Information Exchange (AMIE), referring only problem cases to the Supervisor.
• Evaluate validity of each request. Determine which information is to be released in compliance with existing laws (Privacy Act of 1974, Freedom of Information Act, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). Ensure that proper authorization exists before release is made. Process the request to the requesting agency or individual. Input all requests into the ROI computer package for logging and tracking of these requests.
• Receive and direct callers and visitors. Receive and/or give out forms and assist visitors and/or callers with the completion of forms or documents. Respond to questions from patients concerning services. Provide advisory and technical assistance to patients, administrative staff and professional staff regarding release of information.
• Search records or files to compose responses, including electronic searches to retrieve and summarize hard-to-locate data. Locate materials that would verify information given. Review paper and computerized health records (i.e., scanned notes, reports, special tests, etc.) to identify material to be photocopied/printed/written to electronic media and released.
• Compos responses to routine requests for release of patient information. Select and compile information from health records and prepare correspondence, typically using standard form or standard formats for letters. Ensure the information released is limited to what is specifically authorized and to the person or agency designated to receive it.
• Compose detailed explanations in response to correspondence received, arranging information into logical sequence and appropriate format and choosing appropriate words and expressions to convey the desired tone. Determine extent and tone of replies independently.
• Resolve conflicting or inconsistent information found on initial requests. This involves dealing with patients and/or third parties to resolve discrepancies, sorting out errors and reconstructing past transactions, cases or events, or finding alternative sources of information.
• Reply to vague, incomplete, or ambiguous inquires by independently recognizing issues, topics or problems. Inquiries are usually presented by patients or third parties who are not sure what information they are looking for or do not know how to identify it by title. Find alternative sources of information on which to base a reply when correspondent has provided sketchy or inaccurate information.
• Process Social Security requests for health information using ROI software. Download VistA Imaging documents and ROI software documents onto a secure Network Drive. Access the secured Social Security Web page and upload the documents to the Web portal. Transfer the confirmation codes to the ROI software package and close the requests in both the ROI and Social Security packages.
• Complete and process routine releases of information to other VA and Federal Agencies and when requested, to patients and their families, insurance representatives, physicians, hospitals, and city and state health agencies according to VA directives. Processing must be accomplished within established time standards. Accurately enter all requests into the ROI software with necessary information for each request for health information. Complete necessary transactions for deposit of money collected from subpoenas, legal fees, and processing fees for release of information to individuals and insurance companies.

• You will recommend contingency plans if document issuance develops problems.
• You will provide service to accomplish troubleshooting, analyzing, and resolving technical, administrative, financial, and scheduling problems relating to assigned work.
• You will coordinate assigned work within the project team and with related work on other sections or branches.
• You will ensure all problems in assigned work document preparation are resolved in a timely manner.
• You will provide expertise and training on industrial planning and work execution processes, as needed.

• Performs utility contract management and coordination with metering and utility budget development.
• Supports the Energy Management Program on the facility as it relates to existing facilities and systems, as well as planned improvements to reduce overall demand and increase efficiency of base operations by utilizing a professional knowledge of electrical/mechanical/civil engineering.
• Coordinates with Operations and Programs Flight on energy-related operations and maintenance activities.
• Plans and executes energy-related facility projects. Prepares statements of work (SOW) for energy-related projects. Provides technical review of design calculations, cost estimates, analysis, drawings, and specifications to ensure compliance with project requirements and to ensure technical aspects meet and maintain acceptability and reliability.