Total 341 job vacancies in Brockton, Massachusetts

What will I do in this position if hired?

In this position, you will serve as an Environmental Protection Specialist for Region One.

Typical assignments include:

• Conducting Endangered Species Act, Magnuson-Stevens Act (Essential Fish), Marine Mammal Protection Act, and other related laws and EOs with the appropriate Services and state and local entities.
• Maintaining Awareness of all Listed, Threatened, and Proposed Species within New England.
• Serving as a Subject Matter Expert for Endangered Species Act, Magnuson-Stevens Act (Essential Fish), Marine Mammal Protection Act, and other related laws and E.O.s.
• Assisting with National Environmental Policy Act reviews as applicable.
• Providing Technical Assistance to internal and external partners.

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.

This announcement is for a position as a CORE (Cadre of On-Call Response/Recovery Employee). CORE employees are full-time employees hired to directly support the response and recovery efforts related to disasters. Employees are hired under the Robert T. Stafford Act and are excluded from the provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing jobs in the competitive service. They can be hired under a streamlined process instead of a competitive process. After three years of continuous service, Stafford Act employees may be granted competitive eligibility to apply for permanent full-time positions at FEMA.

This position will be hired into a temporary 4-year, excepted service appointment. Appointments may be renewed based on workload, funding, and supervisory approval.

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.

The incumbent serves as the Regional Administrator of the Boston Regional Office. Duties may include are not limited to the following:

• Directs, controls, evaluates, and provides technical policy and administrative staff assistance to operational Area and District offices which are responsible for the inspection, enforcement, and compliance efforts through on-site investigations conducted by Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHO's) to assure that these are administered fairly, uniformly and accurately within the framework of established standards and policies.
• Participates in the development of and evaluates State comprehensive occupational safety and health plans provided for under Section 18 of the Act under which a State may assume responsibility for the development and enforcement of standards, or certain aspects thereof, which must meet Federal criteria and recommends to the Assistant Secretary the approval or rejection of such plans. Before, during and after the final approval stage the Regional Administrator is responsible for monitoring State operation, evaluating its effectiveness, approving Federal Grants to defray part of its costs and certifying, through a semi-annual evaluation, that the program meets requirements of the Act and OSHA safety and health standards, or in the instance of program or operational inadequacies, to recommend withdrawal of the plan's approval.
• Provides continuing awareness, education, and training programs for the Regional Ares staffs, State personnel, employers and employees, and others in the private sector to increase professional competency and promote a better understanding, acceptance, and voluntary compliance with OSHA's programs and an injection of technical professionalism into the achievement of improved occupational safety and health conditions.
• Develops and provides guidance for Federal Agency safety programs under Section (19) of the Act to assure that standards and other benefits are provided all Federal employees in the Region.
• Participates in the development of and administers special national emphasis or experimental programs where regional resources are marshaled and intensified to approach specific serious and critical industrial and occupational health and safety situations.

• Updates the Structure Information Management System (SIMS) with bank branch closings, senior management changes, and bank name changes.
• Initiates and processes all Background Investigation Database System (BIDS) requests, creating records in BIDS to obtain Department of Justice Identification Checks and Name Checks, particularly on proposed new banks.
• Reviews the application approval packages for completeness and consistency.
• Reviews State Banking Department bulletins for notices of acceptance, approvals and denials to determine if required application forms have been requested from the FDIC and evidence of State actions have been received.
• Maintains application tracking systems for use by other Regional Office staff (e.g. weekly, monthly and annual reports, etc.) and the Washington Office.
• Maintains appropriate application tracking records by entering comments such as BIDS results, publication, state reply, and consummation dates, as needed, and closing out records when complete.
• Trains personnel in work techniques, procedures and other requirements relative to the applications area.

(1) Serves as the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) for wing maintenance policy, advising supervisors and employees on both general policy and specific maintenance matters. Makes decisions and recommendations on technical concerns presented by supervisors. Utilizes a comprehensive knowledge and ability to interpret Air Force Instructions, Technical Orders, engineering drawings, product specifications, Air Force Occupational and Health (AFOSH) and environmental standards, public law, and locally developed policy. Evaluates and assesses complex systems, subsystems, integrated systems/subsystems, or components for conformance to applicable technical data, engineering drawings, standards and specifications. Evaluates, conducts reviews, activity inspections and management compliance of all maintenance activities to include the logistics maintenance support functional areas such as production, programs and mobility, maintenance training, plans, scheduling and documentation and data base management as directed by the Maintenance Group Commander. Identifies production problems, excessive overtime, discipline, housekeeping and technical discrepancies and attempts to identify the underlying cause for the deficiencies. Establishes and develops performance checklists and metrics in coordination with the Quality Assurance Supervisor. Develops local operating instructions to supplement regulations and manuals of higher echelons in the area of aircraft and aircraft systems quality assurance. Reviews all Operating Instructions (OIs) to ensure locally published instructions are technically accurate, complete and consistent with Air Force (AF) and Major Command (MAJCOM) policy. Coordinates with affected commanders on base and ensures the instruction is published as a wing operating instruction. Serves as a key team member in collating and reporting compliance metrics to Major Command(s).

(2) Maintenance Standardization Evaluation Program (MSEP): Administers, evaluates, and coordinates a comprehensive quality assurance, maintenance standardization, and inspection program for all areas of the maintenance organization, all maintenance disciplines, job series and Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs). Evaluates the quality of maintenance accomplished in the maintenance organization and performs the necessary quality functions to execute the MSEP, designed to provide management an objective sampling of both the quality of equipment and the proficiency of maintenance personnel. Ensures the maintenance organization meets its responsibility for air-worthy aircraft and component quality for a broad and complex production workload, e.g., highly advanced aircraft, aircraft systems, avionics systems, electronic equipment, aircraft structures, composites, life safety systems, armament, munitions, and other areas of similar complexity. Participates in a review of the organization's quality plans, procedures and practices to assure adequacy and compliance to local and higher-level directives.

(a) Executes the evaluation program and accumulates data using Inspection and Evaluation techniques such as Task Evaluations, Quality Verification Inspections, Special Inspections, Personnel Evaluations and Management Inspections. Evaluates the quality of in-process and after-the-fact maintenance and ensures prescribed technical and management procedures are followed. Serves as the subject matter expert for critical assessment programs such as; Unit Self Inspections, Maintenance Standardization, Operational Readiness and Unit Compliance Inspections. Responsible for the development and maintenance of organizational level checklists. Ensures metrics are established and monitored to assess key result areas for successful mission accomplishment including, but not limited to, items where non-compliance would affect system reliability or result in serious injury, loss of life, excessive cost, or litigation. Evaluates the proficiency of assigned personnel in the execution of assigned maintenance tasking through Personnel Evaluations (PEs). Determines the proficiency and qualifications of certified personnel. Assess the relationship between personnel evaluation and technical inspection results to identify strengths or opportunities for improvement in the evaluation program.

(b) Monitors and assesses the organization's quality program and elements of the program to gauge compliance with directives and established processes. Identifies deficiencies, implements corrective measures, and improves processes to enhance mission effectiveness and efficiency. Ensures safety, security, and Consolidated Tool Kit (CTK) programs are followed in accordance with applicable regulations and public law through the routine inspection of work centers.

(13) Performs other duties as assigned.

This position is located within the Bedford VA Medical Center in Bedford, MA, performing law enforcement work for the preservation of peace and the prevention, detection, and investigation of crimes occurring on Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) controlled property.

Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Directs subordinate Police Officers engaged in law enforcement responsibilities;
• Plans work schedules and sequence of operations daily to assure an even flow and distribution of work, the expeditious handling of priority cases and meeting schedules/deadlines;
• Performs supervisory duties to include performance standards/evaluations; reviewing work in progress/completion; requesting action for recruitment of vacancies, promotions and other status changes; approval/disapproval of leave requests; resolving grievances and/or complaints; takes disciplinary action;
• Coordinates with law enforcement representatives of other units concerning matters of priorities and procedures;
• Responds to highly dangerous and active crimes in progress and makes independent decisions to take/direct/coordinate immediate steps to preserve life and property;
• Empathizes, engages, and communicates with all individuals encountered to ensure a positive and safe environment;
• Instructs/trains employees in specific tasks and job techniques;
• Keeps officers informed of management goals and objectives;
• Assures compliance with federal, state, county and municipal laws and ordinances as they pertain to VA property and agency rules and regulations pertaining to law enforcement work;
• Writes uniform offense reports covering incidents that contain pertinent information, which is factual, classified properly, and submits reports timely;
• Identifies and reacts to overcome life threatening situations such as natural or manmade disasters, hostage, barrier, terrorist attack, kidnap, or felony assault;
• Conducts long and short-term investigations;
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• This position is in the Competitive Service.
• 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 position is not a Bargaining Unit position.
• This position is covered by a special rate.
• The incumbent may be required to travel to other VA campuses and CBOC's.
• Selectee required to serve one year supervisory/managerial probationary period.
• Interchange Agreements with Other Merit System: Employees who occupy medical or medical-related positions and were appointed under 38 U.S.C. 4701(1) or (3) [formerly 38 U.S.C. 4104 (1) and (3)] must be serving in a full-time position without time limit and have served continuously for at least one year in this other merit system to be eligible to convert to the Title 5 System. Some exceptions to this rule may apply if you have previously acquired tenure under a Title 5 appointment.

Medical Technician (Phlebotomist) GS-0645-05

Duties include, but are not limited to:

The incumbent Medical Technician is assigned to Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Springfield Outpatient Clinic of the VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System. They must be familiar with basic laboratory operations. In addition to performing phlebotomy, the incumbent must be able to process and package specimens for shipment. The incumbent may be assigned to various duties and duty stations according to the needs of the laboratory. Veterans ages eighteen through geriatric years are served with all diagnoses found in late adolescence, early mid-life, and late adulthood. It is expected that the incumbent will:

• Perform phlebotomy from outpatients ensuring that the blood is placed in the proper vacutainer and correctly labeled.
• Be proficient in the art of phlebotomy, being able to draw even the most difficult patient. Incumbent must be productive, promptly moving patients along to avoid un-necessary patient waiting times.
• Provides a friendly, helpful, and respectful working environment.
• Be able to instruct patients on proper specimen collection, on those specimens the patient must collect.
• Evaluate suitability of specimen for testing.
• Appropriately handles accession and the processing of specimens.
• Prepares and packages specimens for shipment.
• Ensure correct identity of patients throughout the processing of the specimens. Resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure that incoming samples are correctly collected, labeled, and stored at appropriate temperatures. Properly centrifuge specimens and when required, pour-off serum into correctly labeled secondary tubes.
• Makes the appropriate arrangements for STAT and/or ASAP testing.
• Monitor supplies and stocks the phlebotomy area accordingly at the end of the workday.
• Utilize the computer according to laboratory procedure/policy.
• Follows all hospital and laboratory policies/procedures.
• Adhere to hospital and lab policies concerning chemical and biohazard safety.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Laboratory Manager.

• This position is a Bargaining Unit position.
• This position is in the Competitive Service.
• Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.
• 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.
• Interchange Agreements with Other Merit System: Employees who occupy medical or medical-related positions and were appointed under 38 U.S.C. 4701(1) or (3) [formerly 38 U.S.C. 4104 (1) and (3)] must be serving in a full-time position without time limit and have served continuously for at least one year in this other merit system to be eligible to convert to the Title 5 System. Some exceptions to this rule may apply if you have previously acquired tenure under a Title 5 appointment.

Medical Technician (Phlebotomist) GS-0645-05

Duties include, but are not limited to:

The incumbent Medical Technician is assigned to Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service of the VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System in Leeds, MA. They must be familiar with basic laboratory operations. In addition to performing phlebotomy, the incumbent must be able to process and package specimens for shipment. The incumbent may be assigned to various duties and duty stations according to the needs of the laboratory. Veterans ages eighteen through geriatric years are served with all diagnoses found in late adolescence, early mid-life, and late adulthood. It is expected that the incumbent will:

• Perform phlebotomy from outpatients ensuring that the blood is placed in the proper vacutainer and correctly labeled.
• Be proficient in the art of phlebotomy, being able to draw even the most difficult patient. Incumbent must be productive, promptly moving patients along to avoid un-necessary patient waiting times.
• Provides a friendly, helpful, and respectful working environment.
• Be able to instruct patients on proper specimen collection, on those specimens the patient must collect.
• Evaluate suitability of specimen for testing.
• Appropriately handles accession and the processing of specimens.
• Prepares and packages specimens for shipment.
• Ensure correct identity of patients throughout the processing of the specimens. Resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure that incoming samples are correctly collected, labeled, and stored at appropriate temperatures. Properly centrifuge specimens and when required, pour-off serum into correctly labeled secondary tubes.
• Makes the appropriate arrangements for STAT and/or ASAP testing.
• Monitor supplies and stocks the phlebotomy area accordingly at the end of the workday.
• Utilize the computer according to laboratory procedure/policy.
• Follows all hospital and laboratory policies/procedures.
• Adhere to hospital and lab policies concerning chemical and biohazard safety.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Laboratory Manager.

• This position is a Bargaining Unit position.
• This position is in the Competitive Service.
• Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.
• 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.
• Interchange Agreements with Other Merit System: Employees who occupy medical or medical-related positions and were appointed under 38 U.S.C. 4701(1) or (3) [formerly 38 U.S.C. 4104 (1) and (3)] must be serving in a full-time position without time limit and have served continuously for at least one year in this other merit system to be eligible to convert to the Title 5 System. Some exceptions to this rule may apply if you have previously acquired tenure under a Title 5 appointment.

• Serves as a Supervisory Program Officer for various Acquisition (ACAT) I, II and/or III programs within the Project/Product Managers (PM) Office.
• Coordinates and develops procedures relating to financial management, acquisition, implementation, distribution, and logistical support.
• Identifies and balances risks, selects alternatives and plans how to best accomplish the goals and objectives of the project within recognized guidelines.
• Manages a government team consisting of assigned civilian and military personnel, matrix and support civilian and military personnel, and the efforts of supporting contractor teams.
• Conducts In-process Reviews for assigned projects.
• Performs the full range of administrative and technical supervisory duties.

• Establishes, updates, monitors, and maintains office records of various types.
• Cordially greets parents, children and visitors upon entering the Child Development Centers.
• Responsible for the accuracy of daily cashier reports, USDA records, reimbursement reports, deposits and all financial reports.
• Enrolls new children assisting parents with the completion of Air Force Forms 1181, USDA, waiting list, and any other form necessary for program enrollment.

As a Supervisory National Bank Examiner (MCBS Team Leader), you will:

• Lead a staff of pre-commissioned examiners assigned to the field office including monitoring the progress of their assignments, evaluating their training and developmental needs, assessing their performance objectives, and evaluating their performance.
• Lead and guide the non-commissioned bank/thrift examiners to prepare them for the Uniform Commission Examination (UCE) and to ensure that they have the necessary knowledge and skills to pass the examination.
• Participate in the planning, scheduling and monitoring of supervisory activities to ensure effective use of resources.
• Assess risk, develop supervisory strategies, determine the scope of supervisory activities, manage teams of assisting personnel, prepare reports of activities, and develop responses to address risks within the company.
• Develop and implement plans for meeting program objectives; assess effectiveness of programs and provide input on proposed OCC policy and program implementation/revision.

As a Investigative Analyst at the GS-1805-9 level, some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Gathering, researching, and analyzing various types of data from federal, state, local and public agencies.
• Providing administrative support and assistance to USMS Criminal Investigators in accomplishing activities for their assigned warrant cases.
• Reviewing, coordinating, maintaining, and recording actions on criminal cases, as well as initiate documentation.
• Reviewing cases for consistency and compliance with established rules and regulations.

As a Physical Scientist within the Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center, some of your specific duties will include:

• Coordinates research on wetland processes that drive ecological and geomorphic change of estuaries and salt marshes and associated ecosystem services, including mitigation of coastal hazards.
• Leads teams of scientists and technicians in observational studies of wetland response to restoration.
• Designs and leads appropriate analytical programs for accomplishing research objectives.
• Analyzes geospatial and/or time-series data in estuaries and wetlands. Integrates expertise in wetland processes, including time-series analysis, numerical modeling, and/or geospatial synthesis.
• Prepares peer-reviewed journal articles, data products, and scientific reports discussing the results of multidisciplinary studies and their significance to the fields of coastal change hazards and wetlands evolution.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The primary purpose of this position is to provide field, laboratory, and data management support and leadership for a broad set of research activities on coastal and marine processes. The incumbent uses a broad range of field, laboratory, and data processing expertise to support multidisciplinary research that addresses biogeochemical and sediment transport issues in coastal ecosystems.

• 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:
• Prepares study plans for scientific experiments, using the scientist's hypothesis; attends to all the technical/administrative concerns.
• Develops the data required; refines, verifies, justifies, and organizes the data; analyzes and evaluates findings; and writes-up results for review.
• Conducts tests and analyses of studies and evaluations of data on plant pests detected domestically or intercepted at ports of entry from all parts of the world.
• Collects and manages data, evaluates and analyzes data pertaining to risk, diagnosis, mitigation, rearing, control, treatment and quarantine status.
• Manages plant and/or pest samples and resulting data, including receipt, storage, processing, photographing, and archiving while following procedures to ensure sample integrity and custody.

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The different aspects of the role of Physical Therapist include Clinical, Educational and Professional/Administrative. The duties of this occupation include but are not limited to the following:

• Ability to make autonomous clinical decisions in a Direct Access environment. This includes ability to independently evaluate and treat patients who seek physical therapy services.
• Skill in performing examinations and evaluations of individuals who have or may develop impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions related to conditions of the musculoskeletal neuromuscular, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and/or integumentary systems while considering the effects attributable to unique psychosocial and environmental factors.
• Ability to interpret findings from examination and evaluation, select appropriate test and measures, and integrate findings into the physical therapy plan of care for the full range of patient populations.
• Ability to establish a diagnosis within the scope of physical therapy and identify the appropriate rehabilitation intervention, including referral to another provider for further consultation as clinically indicated. Consultation with more experienced therapists on very complex patients is expected and appropriate.
• Documents treatment progression and/or modifications according to departmental and Medical Center standards.
• Ability to determine physical therapy prognosis by incorporating examination findings with the patient's preferences in order to set clinically appropriate treatment goals, optimize outcomes and maximize functional independence.
• Recognizes adverse reaction to treatment and initiates effective action immediately.
• Independently develops and implements PT treatment programs including modifying programs as necessitated by changes in the patient's medical condition.
• Develops treatment programs for physical therapy assistants for appropriate patients and oversees their treatments.
• Participates as the PT representative on interdisciplinary teams
• Completes home evaluations as indicated to maintain safety and independence in the home setting.
• Supervises clinical operations as developed treatment plans are carried out by on the job trained PTAs and progression level physical therapy interns.
• Works in areas as assigned based on patient need (inpatient vs outpatient vs embedding in primary and urgent care)
• Works with vendors in attaining needed bracing and equipment to maximize functional outcomes.
• Provides orientation/training to medical staff to the physical therapy program.
• Keeps current of principles and techniques of physical therapy assessment and interventions through professional literature, in-service programs, and continuing education.
• Provides in-services and patient education programs as indicated. 5) Completes the annual training/education required by the facility as mandatory. 6) Attends continuing education training courses and does independent study, as required, to retain PM&RS clinical scope of practice as well as stay abreast of current best-practices.
• Participates in developing guidelines/protocols in treatment of various diagnoses and in developing new patient programs and evaluating existing programs.
• Maintains patient records and submits other data (i.e. FIM, billing/coding, MDS) as required by section, service, and medical center.
• Submits requests for expendable supplies, additional equipment, and maintenance items to the PT/OT supervisor. Ensures proper supply inventory levels are maintained for efficient clinical operations.
• May be requested to serve on service level committee or as a PM&RS Representative on a medical center committee.
• Participates in Rehab section and hospital Continuous Quality Improvement activities and utilization review activities.

What will I do in this position if hired?

In this position, you will, serve as the Employee Services Branch Chief, reporting to the Mission Support Director. You will provide advisory services to the Region in the areas of recruitment and placement, organizational development and position management and other human resources programs and services. Typical assignments include:

• Planning, developing, and implementing a comprehensive personnel management program.
• Providing authoritative advice and innovative direction on all aspects of human resources management.
• Providing expertise and guidance on workforce expansion, such as, right sizing and re-organization, along with external and internal recruitment and placement.
• Resolving complaints and grievances with Labor and Employee Relations in coordination with Alternate Dispute Resolution.
• Performing research and providing expert policy recommendation and interpretations.

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.