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• Serves as the Service Center technical authority on the Farm Loan Programs and the primary point-of-contact on all farm loan issues addressed in the counties serviced.
• Supervises and directs the work of a subordinate staff responsible for making, servicing, and liquidating loans under FSA farm loan authorities.
• Has delegated loan approval authority and performs the full range of loan specialist duties.
• Attends public meetings with various groups and associations, and performs public relations and outreach efforts in the geographic areas serviced.
• Has knowledge of the technical and administrative concepts, principles, and practices of farm loan and financial management.
• Has knowledge of farm operations, land use and value, and production and marketing of various crops and livestock.

Under the general direction of the Warden, works with the Associate Warden(s) and department heads in developing plans, policies and programs for institution management.

Monitors and evaluates institution programs in terms of achievement of overall objectives.

May be required to oversee the Inmate Administrative Remedy program at the institution and serve as the Warden's representative during investigations of specific inmate management problems.

Plans, organizes, supervises, and evaluates diversified programs within the institution directed toward the institution's mission.

As an advisor and assistant to the Warden, plays a major role in the determination and establishment of policies and programs involved in the institutional operations.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staffs correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Authorized: This position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Contact VISN1 EDRP Support VISN1EDRPSupport@va.gov for questions/assistance.

VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU

Duties include but are not limited to:
Screening and Assessment - The Social Worker may be required to assess and screen Veterans in the HUD/VASH program. The assessment is made by meeting with the Veteran, reviewing appropriate VA records, contacting appropriate VA and community providers, and collaborating with family members and supports as necessary.
Treatment Planning/Goal Setting - The Social Worker develops psychosocial treatment plans, actively involving the Veteran, family members, and/or significant others. This plan is developed in coordination with interdisciplinary team members, based on the psychosocial assessments, which include goals for clinical treatment.
Referrals to Service Providers - Throughout the course of the Veteran's participation in the HUD/VASH program, the Social Worker will provide appropriate information and referrals to VA and community resources for the Veteran and his/her family.
Resource Development - The Social Worker is responsible for developing and maintaining a catalog of VA and community resources. The worker will meet with individual agencies to introduce the HUD/VASH program, and to develop positive working relationships to facilitate the referral process.
Outreach - The Social Worker performs regular outreach activities to area shelters and other community agencies serving homeless Veterans. The Social Worker conducts field interviews, assessments and makes referrals for appropriate services and care.
Advocacy - Each homeless Veteran has a number of obstacles that get in the way of maintaining permanent housing. The Social Worker's role is to advocate on behalf of the Veteran and work to break existing barriers to treatment.
Crisis Intervention - The incumbent is well skilled in providing crisis intervention. This includes crisis related to substance abuse, behavioral issues, loss of housing, and any other crisis situation.
Education/Health Promotion and Prevention - The Social Worker provide education related to VA and community resources, entitlements, and Advance Directives/Living Wills. The Social Worker will also provide education to the Veteran's family and children.
Coordination of Non-Institutional and Institutional Services -The Social Worker is responsible for the coordination of VA and non-VA services and programs, including inpatient and outpatient substance abuse treatment, mental health, medical services, and in-home services.
Supportive Counseling- As part of the HUD/VASH program, each Veteran will receive supported counseling on an individual and group basis.
Administrative Responsibilities- The Social Worker is responsible for record keeping, data collection, monitoring of patient and program indicators, performance measurements and organization of program procedures.
Evaluation, Education, Supervision, Coaching and Mentoring- The Social Worker will continually monitor and assess the program for best practices and maximum efficiency.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN1EDRPSupport@va.gov for questions/assistance. Learn more
Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Telework: Available Ad-hoc
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: F04830

1. Operates and adjusts complete water distribution system and complete sanitary sewer systems, including multiple lift and pumping stations requiring continuous attention to monitor efficiency and ensure continuous service is provided.
2. Performs all tasks involved in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of various types of equipment located in the collection systems.
3. Performs preventive maintenance services.
4. Troubleshoots sewer lift station pumping and controls systems and associated auxiliary and pollution control equipment.
5. Plans and lays out work from blueprints, sketches, specifications, and work orders.

This Practical Nurse position is in Primary Care services at the Boston VA Healthcare System, located at either Brockton location. This position is a full-time at 40 hours per week.

• Participates in the pre-planning of care such as through huddles and follow-up of visits as indicated and participating in the prioritization and coordination of patient care and team communication.
• Makes observations and thoroughly documents care and the patient's response. Appropriately seeks assistance and guidance by informing RN or medical provider of changes in the patient's condition requiring higher-level intervention.
• Adheres to standards of practice and safe technique in preparation and administration of medication.
• Demonstrates understanding of age- and population-specific characteristics that affect the health care needs of the Veteran.
• Promptly recognizes urgent or emergent patient care situations, seeks assistance, and effectively intervenes as directed when appropriate.
• Based on the patient's goals and needs, provides patient and family health education, to include self-management, prevention and wellness and may include approaches such as individual or Shared Medical Appointments (SMAs) and Face-To-Face or Telephone Care.
• Interacts and communicates appropriately with patients and family members incorporating acceptable, established customer service standards into practice.
• Demonstrates professional behavior (i.e., respect, civility, ability to accept constructive criticism), effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Adheres to principles of infection control, safety, and universal precautions.
• Incumbent possesses knowledge of proper handling and pre-cleaning of reusable medical equipment.

• This position is in the Excepted Service.
• This position is a AFGE Bargaining Unit position.
• This position is covered by a special rate.
• Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.
• The incumbent may be required to travel to other VA campuses and CBOC's.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Medical Technician is responsible for performance, understanding and following all procedures while performing pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processes in the following laboratory disciplines: Phlebotomy, Chemistry/Immunology, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis and Microbiology. The procedures are performed on a variety of biological specimens using distinctive and precise manual laboratory techniques as well as elaborate complex integrated automated instrumentation. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Procure specimens from patients.
• Handle, accession, process and evaluate the acceptability of each specimen.
• Ensure correct identity and integrity of specimens throughout the pre-analytical stage.
• Maintain supplies and organize a timely flow of specimens for testing.
• Utilized centrifuges, automated processors, refrigerators and freezers.
• Documents temperatures and records maintenance.
• Review delta checks, patient medical history and previous lab results.
• Documents all quality assurance protocols for each procedure.
• Evaluates the validity of date in relation to the test system.
• Correlated quantitative data with patient data to verify results.
• Performs additional tests to clarify or confirm patient results.

• This position is in the Competitive Service.
• This position is an AFGE Bargaining Unit position.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Selectee will be required to complete additional forms to proceed with employment process.
• This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay.
• Selectee may be required to work at any Boston Healthcare System campus, as needed.
• Travel and relocation expenses are not authorized.
• The incumbent may be required to travel to other VA campuses and CBOC's.
• Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.

This Practical Nurse position is in Primary Care services at the Boston VA Healthcare System, located at either Brockton location. This position is a full-time at 40 hours per week.

• Participates in the pre-planning of care such as through huddles and follow-up of visits as indicated and participating in the prioritization and coordination of patient care and team communication.
• Makes observations and thoroughly documents care and the patient's response. Appropriately seeks assistance and guidance by informing RN or medical provider of changes in the patient's condition requiring higher-level intervention.
• Adheres to standards of practice and safe technique in preparation and administration of medication.
• Demonstrates understanding of age- and population-specific characteristics that affect the health care needs of the Veteran.
• Promptly recognizes urgent or emergent patient care situations, seeks assistance, and effectively intervenes as directed when appropriate.
• Based on the patient's goals and needs, provides patient and family health education, to include self-management, prevention and wellness and may include approaches such as individual or Shared Medical Appointments (SMAs) and Face-To-Face or Telephone Care.
• Interacts and communicates appropriately with patients and family members incorporating acceptable, established customer service standards into practice.
• Demonstrates professional behavior (i.e., respect, civility, ability to accept constructive criticism), effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Adheres to principles of infection control, safety, and universal precautions.
• Incumbent possesses knowledge of proper handling and pre-cleaning of reusable medical equipment.

• This position is in the Excepted Service.
• This position is a AFGE Bargaining Unit position.
• This position is covered by a special rate.
• Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.
• The incumbent may be required to travel to other VA campuses and CBOC's.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

What will I do in this position if hired?

In this position, you will perform emergency management work including managing and coordinating with other entities the mitigation from intentional and/or unintentional crises, disasters, other humanitarian emergencies, hazards, or natural and man-made/ technological (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, high-yield explosives) incidents.

Typical assignments include:

• Providing National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) subject matter expertise (SME) to the general public, local and State Officials, State NFIP Coordinators, Federal Agencies, and regional FEMA staff & leadership; provides insight on policy and procedures to FEMA.
• Leading all NFIP compliance activities within FEMA Region 1.
• Providing Community Rating System (CRS) program oversight and coordination with Incident Support Organization (ISO) contractor support.
• Providing prioritization of Floodplain Managers tasks for Community Assistance Contacts (CAC)/Community Assistance Visits (CAV); assists in the development of program strategies; coordinates Technical Assistance, instructional and Flood Plain Management (FPM) outreach.

What else do I need to know?

At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters, and every employee at FEMA has a role in emergency management. Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions.

FEMA is committed to ensuring that its workforce reflects the diversity of the nation. At FEMA, our workforce includes the many identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, ages, cultures, and beliefs of the people we serve. To learn about FEMA's ongoing diversity and inclusion efforts, reasonable accommodation process, and the FEMA Core Values, please visit www.fema.gov.

What will I do in this position if hired?

In this position, you will perform emergency management work including managing and coordinating with other entities the mitigation from intentional and/or unintentional crises, disasters, other humanitarian emergencies, hazards, or natural and man-made/ technological (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, high-yield explosives) incidents.

Typical assignments include:

• Providing National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) subject matter expertise (SME) to the general public, local and State Officials, State NFIP Coordinators, Federal Agencies, and regional FEMA staff & leadership; provides insight on policy and procedures to FEMA.
• Leading all NFIP compliance activities within FEMA Region 1.
• Providing Community Rating System (CRS) program oversight and coordination with Incident Support Organization (ISO) contractor support.
• Providing prioritization of Floodplain Managers tasks for Community Assistance Contacts (CAC)/Community Assistance Visits (CAV); assists in the development of program strategies; coordinates Technical Assistance, instructional and Flood Plain Management (FPM) outreach.

What else do I need to know?

At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters, and every employee at FEMA has a role in emergency management. Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions.

FEMA is committed to ensuring that its workforce reflects the diversity of the nation. At FEMA, our workforce includes the many identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, ages, cultures, and beliefs of the people we serve. To learn about FEMA's ongoing diversity and inclusion efforts, reasonable accommodation process, and the FEMA Core Values, please visit www.fema.gov.

• Prepare military correspondence and orders and maintain files.
• Prepare military personnel actions including evaluation reports, applications for appointment, promotions, individual orders, retirement point cards, or transfers.
• Provide technical advice on establishment and maintenance of pay accounts ensuring compliance with laws and regulations as well as researching complex pay issues.
• Assist in developing Standard Operating Procedures ensuring uniform interpretation and application.
• Provide guidance on administrative and personnel matters such as recruitment, retention, assignment and transfer, Military Occupation Specialty, personnel strength, discharge, retirement, promotion, discipline, or utilization.
• Research and analyze data identifying trends and report results to management.

• Prepare military correspondence and orders and maintain files.
• Prepare military personnel actions including evaluation reports, applications for appointment, promotions, individual orders, retirement point cards, or transfers.
• Provide technical advice on establishment and maintenance of pay accounts ensuring compliance with laws and regulations as well as researching complex pay issues.
• Assist in developing Standard Operating Procedures ensuring uniform interpretation and application.
• Provide guidance on administrative and personnel matters such as recruitment, retention, assignment and transfer, Military Occupation Specialty, personnel strength, discharge, retirement, promotion, discipline, or utilization.
• Research and analyze data identifying trends and report results to management.

Performs multiple, varying, and complex assignments under the minimal direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional. May act as a contributing specialist on large work activities or as a project manager or team leader for large projects/programs/activities.

Serves as a subject matter expert on airspace issues and will be responsible for conducting and coordinating aeronautical studies for proposed construction projects including activation/deactivation and alteration of landing areas to determine potential effects on air navigation.

Utilizes computer programs to accomplish tasks, such as: Obstruction Evaluation/Airport Airspace Analysis (OE/AAA), and Airports Geographical Information System (GIS), as well as Airport Layout Plans (ALP’s), 5010 records, and other information to process and analyze airspace cases to promote the safe and efficient use of navigable airspace.

Interacts with, coordinates and provide technical assistance to the Regional staff, and other internal Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) organizations and the public.

Under the minimal direction of a Manager, the Regional Airspace Specialist conducts initial screening of airspace cases submitted via FAA Forms 7460 and 7480. Works directly with the proponent to resolve inaccurate and incomplete information. Enters the cases into OE/AAA system. Coordinates the cases internally and externally as needed. Follows up with all active cases to ensure timely processing. Prepares and issues Airspace Determinations. Maintains and updates Regional Staff Assignments within OE/AAA System as needed.

Provides guidance, support, and training on Airspace processing and review to less experienced professionals. Provides technical assistance related to the Airports GIS program to include FAA Airports GIS standards and eALP tool development. Reviews Airports GIS scopes of work for various types of aeronautical surveys and airport data collection.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Contacts are internal and external. May act as a point of contact to provide advice and guidance on the applications of policies and procedures. May be called upon to communicate FAA positions on policies and procedures internally and externally. Provides technical input in analyzing emerging issues, working collaboratively to develop and evaluate alternatives to resolve problems and improve existing or the development of new processes.

Established policies/procedures provide guidance for most assignments but allow considerable discretion for employee to select the most appropriate approach(es) or develop new approaches. Assignments regularly require interpretations of internal and external policies and extrapolations from precedents.

Resolves most problems and work issues without the assistance of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional. Develops and recommends approaches to address current and anticipated problems and issues. Works with management and/or more experienced professionals to solve problems.

Work is reviewed rarely, typically though status reports and at project completion, to ensure policy compliance and alignment with the requirements of projects and/or other work activities.

Work activities typically impact directly on the objectives of one or more organizational units, major subdivisions, and/or LOB's/SO's and may affect the objectives of the FAA. In some specialties, the work often affects internal and external customers.

WHAT IS THE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & SECURITY SERVICES (FMSS) DIVISION?
A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions

Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:
Facilities Management and Security Services Operations East, Facilities Management and Security Services Operations West.

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level.

• Landscape Management/Snow Removal Duties: Responsible for the daily landscape management program on sites generally 80 acres or less including, but not limited to, grass cutting and edging, tree and shrub pruning/removal, pest and weed control, fertilization, mulching, erosion control, irrigation schedules, seasonal flowers, etc. Pro-actively researches appropriate plant material for geographic area and initiates replanting programs. Prepares and monitors budgets. Coordinates with State or local Departments of Agriculture on pest issues. Maintains required documentation on herbicide and pesticide applications. Independently coordinates removal of stray animals or pests with state or local wildlife management agencies/shelters/contractors. Pro-actively responds to emergency situations. Coordinates with Management Assurance (physical security) to coordinate perimeter landscaping with security requirements. Plans and implements the campus snow removal efforts. Keep upper management advised of campus conditions during snow/ice-related weather events.
• Food Services Duties: Responsible for the daily food services program including cafeteria and canteen providers. Typically sites will have one to five canteens split between one or two canteen vendors. Monitors menu variety, pricing, food temperatures, sanitation procedures and trash disposition. Consults GSA and state agencies for the blind, local health department inspectors and Food and Drug Administration inspectors on cafeteria inspections and resolutions of problems. Consults with state agencies for the blind to provide canteen and/or cafeteria services and resolve problems. Meets with building occupants or employee committees on food service issues. Maintains required documentation on official inspections and problem resolution.
• Recycling/Shredding Duties: Responsible for the daily recycling program, which may include, but not be limited to, office paper, cardboard, aluminum cans, glass, pallets, computer tapes, printer cartridges, etc. Stays current on recycling procedures and rebate prices. Promotes the recycling program to building occupants. Tracks volumes of material by type recycled and any proceeds. May coordinate proceeds to reduce contract costs. Researches, recommends and initiates orders for program support equipment including shredding equipment, recycling bins, and trash collection and movement containers.
• Back-up Support for Energy Management and Utilities Duties: Utilities may include electricity, natural gas, fuel oil, steam and water from one or more providers or transporters. As assigned by the Building Delegation Consultant, receives and monitors the utility invoices; initiates receiving reports to pay utility invoices. Tracks demand, consumption and cost data to aid Building Delegation Consultant in preparing quarterly and Annual Report with Scorecard and narrative. Identifies opportunities to conserve energy and reduce water consumption and shares ideas with management and Building Delegation Consultant. Works under the guidance of the Building Delegation Consultant to coordinate energy audits in accordance with required frequencies and to develop implementation plan for recommendations. Works with Building Delegation Consultant on building occupant Energy awareness campaigns.
• Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) Duties: Acts as COTR on one or more contracts. COTR duties will vary depending on the size, cost, and criticality of these contracts. Closely follows Procurement-initiated COTR guidelines on working with contractors. Obtains and maintains COTR certification by completing courses timely. Maintains professional relationship with contractors. Initiates funding requests, writes the technical contract Statement of Work and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), prepares the Government Cost Estimate, works closely with the Contracting Officer throughout the solicitation process, develops and monitors timelines/milestones, participates on contract technical proposal evaluation panels and prepares supporting documentation for decisions reached, and coordinates the phase in and closeout of contracts.

The incumbent serves as a Regional Inspector General with the Office of Evaluation and Inspections (OEI). S/he

• Plans, directs and coordinates the program evaluation activities assigned to the Regional Office, ensuring conformance with headquarters guidelines and objectives.
• Directs environmental scanning and analyses to identify proposals for future work. Reviews and evaluates staff recommendations; and develops regional recommendations with rationale for headquarters consideration. Participates in meetings with key headquarters staff to determine strategic direction for the organization and to approve specific evaluation proposals.
• Directs overall evaluation projects and other work assignments, including special requests directed from headquarters in response to the Inspector General (IG), the Secretary, key Department officials, the Congress, OMB, or the White House staff.
• Responsible for the management of all national evaluations and projects where the assigned regional office has been delegated lead responsibility.
• Directs the regional participation in the conduct of evaluations where other regions have lead responsibility. Coordinates with RIGs, in other regional offices, in planning evaluation resources requirements, and provides support for evaluations on a cooperative work basis with other regions, to improve efficiency and economy in the conduct of evaluations, and best utilization of the human resources.
• Provides management and policy direction in the full range of planning, and implementing evaluations, to include: initial background research; evaluation design; appropriate methodological approach; development of data collection instruments, including surveys and onsite reviews; resource and budget planning; analysis of qualitative and quantitative data; synthesizing evidence into findings; writing evaluation reports; OPDIV/STAFFDIV coordination, and final briefings and follow up action with respect to recommendations presented.
• Provides consultation, and regional coordination in the resolution of special problems, potential problems, and in the identification of matters which require the attention of management and program officials.
• Participates in on-site reviews for evaluations of a highly sensitive and delicate nature.
• Participates as a key member of the OEI management staff, in identifying areas requiring additions or changes in OEI evaluation policy and procedures, and in final policy and procedures which impact on the nationwide evaluation activities.
• Ensures quality and timeliness of all completed staff work, including consolidated evaluation reports of findings and recommendations with documentation and rationale.
• Briefs OEI key staff on technical and management matters, regional activities, special problems, innovative techniques applied and special concerns within the region served. Identifies matters which may have nationwide impact or be of special interest to others, RIGs/OEI.
• Plans, schedules, and directs resources for the conduct of research and analysis, and development of evaluation project statements for regional studies. Identifies topics which appear to have the greatest potential for improvement of the Department's programs.
• Provides management direction for regional efforts, in cooperation projects with other Federal agencies.
• Maintains liaison with key Department officials and makes contact with representatives of outside organizations, including OMB, Congressional committees, other government and private sector organizations. Provides consultation with respect to highly complex problems identified in program inspections; the implementation of inspection recommendations; and the review of proposed new or revised legislation.
• Conducts assessment of regional program activities, and identifies, resolves problems, and recommends actions requiring headquarters consideration. Analyzes and identifies methods and techniques which would reduce cost incurred in the conduct of evaluations or contribute to a more effective program.
• Directs development, and maintenance of a continuing positive public relations program, to insure effective cooperative working relationships with State and local officials and private organizations within the region concerned with HHS programs. Promotes an information program for deterring fraud, waste, and abuse through technical assistance, briefings, presentations, and through the development of information materials for publication. Represents the DIG/OEI, AIG/OEI, and DRO/OEI, in meetings, and conferences of professional organizations, State and local governments, and special interest groups. Makes presentations to a wide range of public audiences.
• Ensures preparation of recurring and special reports and responses, to inquiries from key officials within and outside of the government, and the general public.
• Oversees administrative and human resource management functions for the staff. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Major Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Unloads incoming shipments, verifies receipt, and matches shipping documents and receipts.
• Processes receiving reports promptly after receipt of merchandise (including partial shipments) to ensure payment to vendor in a timely manner.
• Maintains proper storage of items after processing, pending delivery to appropriate section.
• Sort product by product lot number, expiration date, and zone.
• Screens shipping and receiving documents to identify discrepancies.