Total 409 job vacancies in Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1AA

This is a non-bargaining unit position.


The initial application review cut-off for this job announcement is 100 applications. The first 100 applications received will be considered first. Applications received after the initial cut-off number (100 applications) may not receive consideration unless otherwise requested by management. If management requests additional certificates, applicants will continue to be reviewed in groups of 100 in the order they applied.

• The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity.
• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Leading and working with a specialized team on the development, production, publication and distribution of the weekly Grain Transportation Report (GTR).
• Coordinating weekly production and distribution of the GTR in a timely fashion including: writing/reviewing;/collaborating with team on feature articles, highlights, and various tables/figures/graphs.
• Collecting and analyzing primary economic and market analysis data concerning U.S. bulk grain shipments and serving as a primary specialist in the Agency in the field of bulk grain transport.
• Developing and implementing new data collection sources, refining existing collection methods, and extending the distribution of data to parties who will receive the most market benefit.
• Updating information on the open-data visualization platform and introducing new information and presentation media.
• Serving as technical expert for agricultural transportation/related economic issues and concerns including analysis, stake holder inquiries, and regulatory representation.
• Initiating, formulating, planning, and executing numerous projects with other TSD team members throughout the year requiring research, collection, and analysis of a variety of economic data.
• Serving as main POC with other AMS programs, USDA agencies, universities, non-USDA government agencies, industry trade associations, and company representatives to obtain and share information.
• Active participant in trade shows, seminars, and conferences through participation and presentation of information promoting the activities of the Division and Transportation and Marketing Program.

• Collaborates with team members in the planning, development and implementation of Agency policies and operational procedures that have an agency wide impact.
• Leads, plans, or participates in associated special studies and workgroups to identify, evaluate and implement improvements of operational processes and procedures.
• Interprets and analyzes the impact of regulations and policies to ensure document management processes and operations are in compliance.
• Provides advice and assistance to management officials associated with procurement programs.
• Gather data, analyze findings, and prepare recommendations for implementation of alternative courses of action plans based on findings.

APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 150 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 150th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first.

Duty Locations: The salary range indicated in this announcement reflects basic pay only. The range will be adjusted for selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under OPM Salary & Wages.

As a Human Resources Specialist (Employee and Labor Relations), GS-0201-13, you will be responsible for:

• Providing advice and assistance to managers in headquarters and field program and administrative offices involving interpretation of policy, identification and resolution of systemic problems and issues and responses to specific case situations.
• Identifying trends and systemic issues and develops operating guidance, training or other actions to resolve them.
• Reviewing informal actions and provides advice and assistance on all aspects of the employee and labor relations programs, including researching precedent cases, determining the supportability of a particular action for the misconduct and framing charges and outlining specifications.
• Developing and implementing policies, procedures, and agency guidance.

• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Authoring and managing web pages and media (such as images and documents)
• Following a style guide to ensure pages are optimized for usability, readability, and visual consistency.
• Monitors and analyzes Web use data to identify trends that might require adjusting technology needs.
• Using site analytics tools to review and evaluate the performance of specific pages, groups of pages, or the entire site.
• Writing content, editing, and approving program-written content.
• Briefs the Web and Creative Services director on the status and outcomes of initiatives.

• The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity.
• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Analyzing data related to local food and creating materials for practitioners.
• Assisting in the development of architectural design concepts, sketches, drawings, and 3D renderings incorporating applicable design standards, codes, techniques, and practices.
• Assisting in the development of architectural design concepts, sketches, drawings, and 3D renderings incorporating applicable design standards, codes, techniques, and practices.
• Assisting in the development of outreach and technical assistance materials related to the Division’s Wholesale Markets and Facility Design work.
• Applying a broad knowledge of architectural/ engineering methods, precedents and standards to significantly diverse work complexities.
• Providing professional service to peers, administrators and managers. Interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multi-discipline team environment are critical.
• Keeping abreast of the latest developments in architecture, engineering and related disciplines by reviewing technical literature and discussing issues with industry representatives and peers.
• Adhering to Civil Rights policies, goals, and objectives in performing the duties of this position.

• Coordinate a diverse, multi-disciplinary team performing complex risk assessments for the purpose of evaluating the performance of USACE infrastructure projects.
• Plan, coordinate, review and perform the more complex, controversial or theoretically demanding work.
• Maintain a high level of expertise regarding professional methods of analysis and design criteria, with particular emphasis on the methods and criteria utilized by the Corps of Engineers.
• Prepare formal or informal plans of study for accomplishment of major evaluations or designs.
• Conduct site investigations to assist in preliminary and final site selection and to plan subsurface exploration programs.
• Utilize professional observation and analysis expertise during and after project construction.
• Serve on various project design and period inspection teams as a technical member and point of contact.
• Facilitate and provide technical oversight for risk assessments on dams/levees.

• Plan, coordinate, and perform systems design and development of a major IT functional area, which may include providing direction to lower-level staff and/or contract personnel.
• Plan, schedule, estimate, monitor project progress and associated development and operational costs using project management and resource estimating techniques.
• Analyze issues and define the enterprise architectural application development standards to be used in new and modernized IT applications.
• Make recommendations on how new application development concepts, techniques and tools could be applied to modernize IT Systems.

This vacancy will close on the posted closing date OR at 11:59 p.m. EST on the day in which 100 applications are received, whichever comes first.

The incumbent is responsible for Veteran, Family, and Community Engagement (VFCE) Directorate administrative support. Executes planning, programming, budgeting, financial accounting, personnel management, computers, phones, space, supplies, safety, furniture, access cards, records management, security management, travel, training, space utilization, contracting and procurement, office automation and management information systems development and maintenance, internal review and resource management, including allocation and utilization of manpower requirements. Assists with the conduct of special projects, studies and analysis of workforce staffing/utilization, reorganizations, communications, automation, procurement, and management of property. The incumbent prepares requests for changes to organizational charts, mission and functions statements to implement organizational changes in program administration.

The incumbent provides advice and counsel on a broad range of administrative and operation management support issues, policies, programs, objectives, and plans for the Directorate. Develops, analyzes, evaluates, advises on, or improves the effectiveness and efficiency of work methods, distribution of work assignments and other similar functions of management. Provides position management advice and recommendations to management to improve the efficiency and productivity of employees.

Coordinates actions, clarifies responsibilities and timelines for completion. Consolidates data as necessary and reviews to ensure accomplishment of objectives, timeliness, and acceptability. Compiles and analyzes facts to develop operational and/or program plans and conducts extensive coordination with other staff prior to presenting plans for approval. Based on day-today observations, analysis of work processes, and special studies, evaluates program operations; identifies problems, inefficiencies, and potential problems; and develops and implements solutions. Provides advice and guidance for improvements and anticipates potential areas of concern or questions that should be addressed when making recommendations. Develops and implements new or modified guidelines, work processes and operations to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, or timeliness of work processes and information dissemination.

Represents the organization at various meetings, committees, work groups and councils involving or impacting resources, missions, and functions. Presents, on behalf of the Executive Director, administrative views, policies, decisions and other relevant considerations; and keeps the Executive Director informed of information conveyed, decisions made and resulting taskings.

Conducts studies of missions, functions, organizational structures, workloads, and capabilities of existing or proposed organizational entities; prepares recommendations regarding existing organization entities to achieve increased effectiveness, proper span of control, average grade goals, efficiency of operations, and economy of effort; examines proposed organizations with a view toward consonance with accepted management doctrines and assigned mission, functions, and workloads. Analyses may be performed on studies, reviews, authorization documents, manpower management surveys, quantitative data reports, or related documents. May also assist with conducting portions of management studies that involve multi-level and inter/intra-organizational entitles which require the development of new or substantially modified work processes and procedures. Analyzes previous manpower surveys, activity reports, performance analysis, special studies, and position vacancy reviews and makes appropriate recommendations.


Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Telework: Not Available
Remote: This is a remote position
Position Description/PD#: 199310
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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

• Provides advice and guidance to managers on writing budget justification responses in order to obtain and defend funding requests as well as to help prioritize budget requirements.
• Provides technical advice, consultation, and assistance to management on a range of program issues.
• Reviews and edits budget requests submitted by subordinate units to assure that they conform to higher level requirements.
• Prepares or edits narrative justifications and projected funding needs, and assures that data in requests is formally and accurately documented.
• Reviews and coordinates accounting documents for budget execution activities such as obligations, payments, corrections, adjustments, apportionments, and allotments.
• Monitors the execution of a budget with many different sources and types of funding.

As a Contract Cost/Price Analyst, you will:

• Provide Cost/Price reviews of financial assistance applications and awards to support obligation of federal funds and administration of awards in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
• Analyze budgeted costs against project objectives and entity financial management capabilities. Complete a detailed review of the direct and indirect cost elements of material, labor, overhead, travel, general and administrative expenses, subcontract costs, and other direct costs which extend over the life of the award.
• Review information from entities with limited cost accounting experience and/or complex interdivisional relationships and for research and development, demonstration, and/or deployment projects.
• Assist in the closeout of financial assistance awards by coordinating and analyzing cost-incurred and closeout audits; developing a final cost recommendation of the allowable costs incurred; and negotiating and recommending final cost settlements.
• Provide advice and guidance to Contracting Officers and other DOE personnel on specific indirect pricing matters, Cost Accounting Standards and accounting practices, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Financial Accounting Standard Board related matters, and cost estimating tools.
• Provide training to DOE personnel covering a broad range of techniques, issues, and new developments related to Cost/Price.

• The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity.
• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Involved with the planning and development of purchase and financial assistance programs and procedures for carrying out the purchasing of commodity products.
• Determines both financial and technical responsibility of potential new vendors, and assists those vendors through the process to become an approved vendor.
• Reviews and analyzes relevant production and price data, and makes recommendations concerning the need for surplus removal purchase programs.
• Responsible for preparing accurate announcements, invitations to bid, requests for information, requests for proposals, and related contractual documents.
• Performs detailed analysis of bids received using processes and procedures designed to ensure the most advantageous awards for USDA nutrition assistance programs.
• Reviews, analyzes, and makes recommendations concerning various factors affecting ongoing purchase and other financial assistance operations.
• Ensures that the provisions of Sections 8 and 15 of the Small Business Act, as amended by PL 95-507 and the provisions of Executive Order 12138 are implemented in the procurement activities.
• Seeks and develops a sound relationship with contractors, industry organizations, and other interested parties.
• Examines Instrument and Notices of Assignment, invoices, claims, and other requests for payment for commodities provided to the Government.

This position is being re-advertised to solicit additional applications. Applicants who applied previously need not reapply unless submitting updated and/or missing information.

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Plans, Formulates, and Implements National Policy and Programming: Assist with the development and sustainability of the forensic healthcare program to enhance the capacity of the Indian health system to provide high-quality multidisciplinary services and support for patients presenting for forensic healthcare and related services in collaboration with and as delegated by the Forensic Nurse Consultant. Provide recommendations to supervisors and senior leaders on forensic healthcare, projects, services, issues and trends. Serve as a coordinator for sexual assault policy implementation and monitoring.

Evaluates and Analyzes Program Effectiveness: Analyze existing or proposed systems, strategies, services, or other health related matters for forensic healthcare in conjunction with the Forensic Nurse Consultant. Research and analyze product problems caused by controversial, complex & often conflicting factors. Monitor trends and state-of-the-art clinical guidelines, strategies, research and other outcomes related to medical forensic healthcare prevention, intervention, and treatment. Review congressional and legislative action; assess and initiate impact and action on forensic healthcare accordingly.

Develops Networks and Partnerships: Provide leadership to promote and build collaboration with tribes, tribal organizations, Federal agencies and others to align resources to support DNS forensic healthcare program efforts. Represent the Agency at meetings and on national committees, task forces, and workgroups as assigned. Call and host meetings and teleconferences, arrange for guest speakers, foster leadership by others, and take appropriate actions to enable the establishment and growth of effective networks and partnerships.

• Document Management (skills include: organization, document editing, version control, accuracy, security of documents, collaboration, meta data management, format validation, critical thinking, material comprehension)
• Business Notation (skills include: business process and model notation, data flow diagrams, workflows, RACIs, use case diagrams, activity diagrams, meeting minutes, collaboration, organization)
• Automation Support (skills include: customer support, process improvement, continuous learning, training, documentation, problem solving, collaboration, communication, troubleshooting, tool mastery)
• PM Support (skills include: migration, planning and sustainment support, metrics reporting [daily, weekly], acquisition support [entry level], requirements discovery, analysis and coordination, governance development)