Total 2,267 Maintenance / Repair job vacancies in West Palm Beach, Florida

As a Biological Science Technician (Fisheries) within the Eastern Ecological Science Center, some of your specific duties will include:

• Assist in ecological investigations on a river/stream, in a boat, wet lab, unheated flume/hatchery facility or other field environment.
• Rear fish in ponds, tanks, and raceways and preform associated laboratory maintenance and animal care protocols.
• Install, configure, and operate radio and passive integrated transponder (PIT) telemetry system; perform system operation checks; and retrieve data.
• Work with others as part of a team to accomplish goals.
• Assist scientists and engineers in collecting, assessing, and evaluating experimental data.

• Determines pay, payroll records maintenance and completion of reports pertaining to civilian employees of the Federal Government. Processes travel authorizations and vouchers.
• Provides accounting support work requiring a basic understanding of accounting systems, policies, and procedures to examine, verify, maintain and reconcile accounts and accounting data, prepare and analyze reports.
• Examines financial documentation for accuracy, adequacy, and with compliance with regulations for goods and services provided to or by the Government, reimbursements for medical and domiciliary care, education, travel and transportation.
• Answer requests, offer advice to supervisors, staff, and specialists on regulations and procedures. May include collections unrelated to pay or leave, maintain retirement records, process benefit forms, examine, balance, compute, and extract data.
• Establish, correct, and close accounts. In and out-processing, inquiry response, review debts, process adjustments; make collections, maintain retirement records, process benefit forms; post, examine, balance, compute, and extract data for reports.
• Knowledge of schedules, procurements instructions and procedures, travel regulations, commercial practices, trade customers and terminology general terms and provisions of Government contracts, foreign currency, weight conversions tables, etc.

***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-6. At the GS-5 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-6. 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:

• Validating claims for billing purposes ensuring eligibility and referring questionable coding for review.
• Submitting claims to third party health insurance carriers, with knowledge of Medicare coverage benefits.
• Interpreting third party insurance policies and requirements for billing.
• Taking responsibility for Medicare reimbursable billing activities.
• Following instructions about timeliness, objectives, and relative priorities for doing work.
• Handling conflicting goals, objectives, priorities, timelines, and deadlines.
• Exhibiting flexibility in adapting to changing demands within specific timelines.
• Accepting and completing work provided by a standardized control system such as batched work, caseload level, or other defined structure.
• Using a wide range of office software applications such as Microsoft Access, Excel, and Word.
• Composing correspondence on a situational basis.
• Processing billings using ICD-9-MC, CPT/4, and HCPCS codes timely.
• Performing other duties assigned as it relates to the position.

***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-6. At the GS-5 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-6. 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:

• Validating claims for billing purposes ensuring eligibility and referring questionable coding for review.
• Submitting claims to third party health insurance carriers, with knowledge of Medicare coverage benefits.
• Interpreting third party insurance policies and requirements for billing.
• Taking responsibility for Medicare reimbursable billing activities.
• Following instructions about timeliness, objectives, and relative priorities for doing work.
• Handling conflicting goals, objectives, priorities, timelines, and deadlines.
• Exhibiting flexibility in adapting to changing demands within specific timelines.
• Accepting and completing work provided by a standardized control system such as batched work, caseload level, or other defined structure.
• Using a wide range of office software applications such as Microsoft Access, Excel, and Word.
• Composing correspondence on a situational basis.
• Processing billings using ICD-9-MC, CPT/4, and HCPCS codes timely.
• Performing other duties assigned as it relates to the position.

• You will interpret relevant contracting laws, regulations, policies, standards, or procedures to determine applicability to specific contracting issues.
• You will perform pre-award/post-award functions for procurements involving complex and specialized procurements for Facilities construction, design and services of significant importance to the agency.
• You will give advice, counsel, and instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters.
• You will plan work to be accomplished by subordinates to meet program goals, objectives, and command priorities, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and participates and prepares schedules for completion of work.
• You will assign work based on priorities, selective consideration of difficulty and requirements of the assignment, and capabilities of the employee.
• You will provide training opportunities, supports individual growth and development through Individual Development Training Plan (IDP).
• You will providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) support to ensure equal opportunity within area of accountability.

Lead Medical Supply Technician working with the Sterile Processing Service (SPS) staff as a resource for daily operation routines, training, and problem solving while assisting the Supervisors with oversight, quality assurance, and compliance. The Lead Technician is competent in all areas of SPS including Decontamination, Preparation, Cool Room, Center Core, and endoscope reprocessing including High Level Disinfection. SPS practices and processes are based on VHA Handbooks and Directives, Industry Standards (AAMI, AORN, IAHCSMM) and manufacturer instructions for use. The Lead Technician duties include but are not limited to:

• Must be able to understand references and how to research standards and guidelines for best practices as well as develop a plan to assist in implementation.
• Quality Control in SPS requires all staff to visually inspect and test instruments and equipment for function and quality
• Assist in proactively assessing the instrument sets prior to release to the clinical service. Instruments that are not appropriate for use processed for replacement or repair
• Ensure the volume, quality, and needs of instruments for the end-user are managed appropriately. Loaner sets come in to the service and must be checked for accuracy and cleanliness and should be accompanied with proper count sheets and manufacturer cleaning guidelines;
• Assisting the Supervisor.
• Front-line problem-solving
• Responsible for ensuring safety, quality, and staffing issues are properly communicated with the Supervisor so they can be researched and corrected.
• Responsible for following departmental procedures to have repairs completed and communicating the status of the repairs with the service.
• The Lead Technician is a critical role in the chain of command for SPS and the final product to be used on a patient. This role requires the incumbent to be independent self-starters who can foster frontline staff with training, competence, and mentoring.

Lead Medical Supply Technician working with the Sterile Processing Service (SPS) staff as a resource for daily operation routines, training, and problem solving while assisting the Supervisors with oversight, quality assurance, and compliance. The Lead Technician is competent in all areas of SPS including Decontamination, Preparation, Cool Room, Center Core, and endoscope reprocessing including High Level Disinfection. SPS practices and processes are based on VHA Handbooks and Directives, Industry Standards (AAMI, AORN, IAHCSMM) and manufacturer instructions for use. The Lead Technician duties include but are not limited to:

• Must be able to understand references and how to research standards and guidelines for best practices as well as develop a plan to assist in implementation.
• Quality Control in SPS requires all staff to visually inspect and test instruments and equipment for function and quality
• Assist in proactively assessing the instrument sets prior to release to the clinical service. Instruments that are not appropriate for use processed for replacement or repair
• Ensure the volume, quality, and needs of instruments for the end-user are managed appropriately. Loaner sets come in to the service and must be checked for accuracy and cleanliness and should be accompanied with proper count sheets and manufacturer cleaning guidelines;
• Assisting the Supervisor.
• Front-line problem-solving
• Responsible for ensuring safety, quality, and staffing issues are properly communicated with the Supervisor so they can be researched and corrected.
• Responsible for following departmental procedures to have repairs completed and communicating the status of the repairs with the service.
• The Lead Technician is a critical role in the chain of command for SPS and the final product to be used on a patient. This role requires the incumbent to be independent self-starters who can foster frontline staff with training, competence, and mentoring.

• Maintains the Computer Assisted Ordering (CAO) system with current, accurate data to ensure optimal order quantities are calculated necessary to sustain customer demands.
• Uses radio-frequency hand-held terminals to gather data necessary to update and adjust inventory.
• Records and updates Balance on Hand (BOH) data; maintains perpetual inventory and audits credits.
• Performs daily inventory audits of items not-in-stock and overwrite items.
• Evaluates stock levels of all CAO categories daily by physically reviewing the storage and display shelf locations, shippers and warehouse.
• Interfaces with all levels of management and deals directly with commercial distributor/vendor stocking representatives on issues affect CAO.
• Supervises CAO technicians, performs a variety of duties such as: planning and assigning work for employees; setting priorities and preparing work schedules.
• Provides on-the-job training to subordinates.

• Perform technical work in support of the receipt, disbursement, examination, deposit and custody of cash items which includes handling cash items or use of cash accountability control methods.
• Provide account maintenance and accounting support in designated area.
• Perform technician work in support of budget analysis and administration such as maintain ledgers, budget formulation, compiling, consolidating, checking and arranging funding data.

As a SURFACE MAINTENANCE REPAIRER (TITLE 32), WG-5801-8, you will perform limited diagnosis, routine repairs and maintenance on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical and automotive vehicles. Assist higher graded mechanics in the repair and/or overhaul of major systems to include internal combustion engines, turbine engines, automatic and non-automatic transmissions, heavy duty drive line systems, and hydraulic utility systems and controls. Make routine repairs that can be accomplished by removing, adjusting, or replacing defective or worn parts and components. Perform work in accordance with technical manuals, lubrication orders, maintenance bulletins, regulations or management policies. 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. Determine when parts should be cleaned, adjusted or replaced with standard parts to complete work orders.

PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work is performed in tiring or uncomfortable positions for long periods. There is frequent standing, bending, reaching, stretching, climbing, and crouching; or working on top of, under, and in tight compartments or cramped or awkward positions. Performs strenuous work while standing, lying, or sitting. Frequently lifts and carries items, unassisted, weighing up to 40 pounds; and often exerts similar effort in pushing, pulling, and positioning parts, assemblies, and equipment. Frequently lifts and moves heavier items with the assistance of other workers or with lifting devices such as jacks, hoists, and cranes. May be required to work from ladders or work platforms at varying heights.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed both inside and outside. When inside, the incumbent is frequently exposed to drafts, changing temperatures, and noise which is difficult to talk above. When outside, the incumbent is exposed to bad weather, in mud or snow, and in wet or icy areas. The incumbent is frequently exposed to irritations or discomfort from dust, heat, fumes, and hard damp floors or ground. Typically works on parts and systems, which are dirty, oily, or greasy. Frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts, burns, bruises, and sprains while repairing, positioning, and moving equipment. Often exposed to the possibility of falls while repairing, positioning, and moving equipment; and skin irritations from acid, fluids, and lubricants. Uses safety equipment such as protective ear devices, hard hats, hard-toe shoes, respirators, and protective clothing, which may be uncomfortable to wear or use and may be worn or used for long periods.

• Performs a wide range of tasks involving the maintenance, analysis, interpretation and reporting of financial accounting data and the application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and theories in the management of financial accounts and operations and other related activities.
• Posts general ledger accounts from original documents received utilizing the principles of accounting and double entry bookkeeping.
• Reviews, examines, verifies, and analyzes for validity, completeness and accuracy.
• Work assignments may encompass both accounts receivable and accounts payable functions.
• Obtains missing or corrected data and information from supporting documents and /or the program manager.
• Extracts information from several sources ensuring that all required information is included.
• Verifies purchase orders and other procurement documents to ensure purchases are authorized and invoices are reconciled for payment to vendors.
• Maintains an internal control system and follow procedures
• Verifies transfer documents, reconcile DAR clearing account and post inventory submissions.
• Inventory responsibilities include calculating monthly cost of goods sold figures.
• Tracking and maintain inventory records
• Maintains files of all source documents, correspondence and messages pertaining to financial records and accounting data.
• Types all necessary reports, documents, and memorandum as required.
• At the end of the accounting month, ensures accuracy of all assigned general ledger postings, reconciles general ledger balances with subsidiary ledgers and closes assigned accounts.
• Reports imbalances to supervisor for guidance.
• May print checks or prepare electronic funds transfer documents
• Performs other related duties as assigned.