Total 163 job vacancies in Chicopee, Massachusetts

• Inspects, maintains, modifies, troubleshoots, repairs, overhauls, and tests a variety of major aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic systems, their assemblies, and components.
• Jacks aircraft to flight configuration, hooks up power sources, and using cockpit controls and gauges and additional precision instruments, checks operations.
• Uses and maintains tools and test equipment required to accomplish duties.
• Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work area.

WHAT IS SMALL BUSINESS SELF EMPLOYED (SBSE)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:
Small Business Self Employed Campus Collection Operations - Andover

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position.

As a Front Line Manager you will:

• Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities and prepares schedules for completion of work.
• Assign work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees.
• Evaluate work performance of subordinates and makes recommendations for outstanding performance recognition and/or disciplinary action.
• Give advice, counsel or instruction to employees on work and administrative matters.
• Interview candidates for positions within the organization/unit and recommend appointment, promotion or reassignment to such positions.
• Hear and resolve complaints from employees, refer group grievances and/or more serious unresolved complaints as appropriate.
• Effect minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, recommend other actions in more serious cases.
• Identify developmental and training needs of employees, providing or arranging for needed development and training.
• Initiate ways to improve production, work processes and/or to increase the quality of the work directed.

Joining the Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations will allow you to use your expertise to detect and prevent terrorists and instruments of terror from entering the U.S. Apply for this exciting opportunity to strengthen Homeland Security by performing law enforcement activities that enforce the laws and regulations related to the import and export of agriculture, commodities and baggage entering and/or exiting the United States.

This position starts at a salary of $116,820.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $151,870.00 (GS-13, Step 10)

In this first-line supervisory position you will become a key member of a team of Homeland Security professionals performing a full range of inspection relative to the importation and exportation of agricultural and commercial commodities, and plant products. Typical work assignments include:

• Supervising shift operations and overseeing the Agriculture Program with the Port of Entry (POE).
• Resolving conflicts between CBP Agriculture Specialists, travelers or importing public considering requirements of laws, regulations, and procedures, facts surrounding a particular situation.
• Responding to and resolving technical and operational questions regarding the Agricultural function or operation supervised.
• Providing guidance and training, communicating intelligence and enforcement information.
• Maintaining security of CBP areas by assuring adherence to security guidelines and recommending penalties and/or disciplinary actions for violators.

(1) Establishes plans, schedules, and controls the maintenance and repair of a variety of vehicles and equipment such as combat vehicles, heavy-duty engineering and mobile equipment, tracked vehicles, towed and self-propelled artillery, communications and electronic equipment, guided missile systems, and small arms. Implements maintenance plans and monitors progress of accomplishments. Provides status of equipment, maintenance actions in progress, and location of equipment. Inputs data regarding work order information, status changes, supply updates, and other pertinent information. Makes on-the-spot adjustments to repair priorities on routine or reoccurring processes necessitated by unscheduled maintenance requirements.

(2) Studies directives, modification work orders, and regulations as to their application in the unit. Assists supervisory personnel in determining impact of these requirements on shop capability. Modifies production planning to accommodate these requirements. Conducts initial and long range planning pertaining to routine production processes, mechanical skills, availability of test and diagnostic equipment, repair parts, and other factors influencing the repair, modification, and maintenance of equipment and readiness reporting.

(3) Designates and maintains current maintenance repair priorities by Force Activity Designator, pacing items, Equipment Readiness Codes (ERC) A, B, and C equipment type, available funds, commander's priority, state/national priorities, (in the case of floods, fires, and mobilizations) and unit supported. Authorizes the acceptance of equipment for repair; monitors work priorities, status, and completion of work orders and requisitions; and provides status of repair parts. Assists supervisory personnel regarding readiness, Class 9 (CL IX) funding, production problems and work planning. Assists in the resolution of problems encountered between scheduled or unscheduled production or priority requirements.

(4) Provides assistance to ensure that Modified Table of Organization and Equipment (MTO&E) or Table of Distribution and Allowances (TDA) reportable Line Item Numbers (LIN) are properly managed, reported and accounted for with respect to readiness reports, property accountability reports and system management. Based on guidance received from the supervisor or higher graded production controller, prioritizes resources to ensure the highest level of readiness in support of training and mobilization requirements of supported units. Works with other sections within the organization to ensure equipment readiness reports are correct and submitted in time to meet Department of the Army (DA) reporting suspense.

(5) Analyzes repair methods and recommends control procedures to ensure that accomplishment of programs meet priorities and deadlines established by higher authority or support activities. Coordinates with units and other support activities concerning the delivery, status of repair operations, and/or pick up of completed work orders.

(6) In the absence of the higher graded production controller, ensures that unit CL IX accounts are funded, budgeted, and executed to maximize readiness; and performs demand analysis on CL IX expenses to determine proper PLL stockage to sustain facility mission requirements.

(7) May provide day-to-day technical guidance to lower-graded personnel assisting in the maintenance production or maintenance management processes. Ensures necessary maintenance records are maintained and required reports are submitted to units and higher headquarters' in a timely manner.

(8) Performs other duties as assigned.

Duties for this Position Include:

Advises and assists the Regional Administrator on strategic planning, policy, program operations, and performance accountability for the development and administration of a national workforce development system

Supervises managers, and other employees.

Provides program framework, and technical assistance to managers located within assigned regions.

Plays a key role in personnel management. Develops robust recruitment strategies; interviews and selects candidates for vacancies and initiates other personnel actions.

Provides advice, counsel, and instruction to individual employees on performance, and administrative matters.

Establishes performance standards, evaluates performance, and rates subordinate supervisors and employees.

Initiates disciplinary measures and adverse actions as needed; and supports Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action plans and objectives.

Provides assistance to office staff on personnel matters relating to recruitment, promotions, details, reassignments, grievances, etc.

Represents management with NCFLL (union) on grievances, unfair labor disputes, development of Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), and Labor-Management Relations meetings, as needed.

Advises and assists the Regional Administrator and other Employment and Training Administration (ETA) executive staff on all matters within the scope of assigned unit(s)/Division(s) responsibility, develops plans to convert strategic goals into action.

Ensures that staff are knowledgeable of the annual performance metrics, and ensures that products are delivered, and deadlines are met.

Ensures that implementation of operating plan obligations are met, program performance goals are closely tracked, and prepares suggestions for mid-course corrections.

Monitors the performance of the Divisions with respect to the operational plan.

Coordinates Division activities with other Divisions and Offices throughout the Employment & Training Administration (ETA).

Works as a partner with other Offices to facilitate the achievement of goals.

Promotes and sustains positive relationships with customers, stakeholders and partners, to include collaboration with various officials from Federal, State and Local government agencies, in an effort to build support for the overall ETA mission.

Works to foster understanding between and among these constituencies about how individual missions, goals, and objectives interact and impact service to workers and employers in the region.

Collaborates with the Administrator and senior leadership on all matters pertaining to the regional mission.

Utilizing the knowledge of total regional operations and broad managerial capability reviews and evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency with which all regions and staff office performing their mission.

Develops and recommends short and long-range program plans taking into consideration management objectives.

Directs the assessment of grantee data and ensures timely and responsive technical assistance.

Utilizes ETA wide risk analysis techniques and tools that identify grantees at greatest risk.

Effectively represents the Department and the Regional Office internally and externally.

Effectively communicates Departmental and Agency priorities.

Duties for this Position Include:

Advises and assists the Regional Administrator on strategic planning, policy, program operations, and performance accountability for the development and administration of a national workforce development system.

Supervises managers, and other employees.

Provides program framework, and technical assistance to managers located within assigned regions.

Plays a key role in personnel management. Develops robust recruitment strategies; interviews and selects candidates for vacancies and initiates other personnel actions.

Provides advice, counsel, and instruction to individual employees on performance, and administrative matters.

Establishes performance standards, evaluates performance, and rates subordinate supervisors and employees.

Initiates disciplinary measures and adverse actions as needed; and supports Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action plans and objectives.

Provides assistance to office staff on personnel matters relating to recruitment, promotions, details, reassignments, grievances, etc.

Represents management with NCFLL (union) on grievances, unfair labor disputes, development of Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), and Labor-Management Relations meetings, as needed.

Advises and assists the Regional Administrator and other Employment and Training Administration (ETA) executive staff on all matters within the scope of assigned unit(s)/Division(s) responsibility, develops plans to convert strategic goals into action.

Ensures that staff are knowledgeable of the annual performance metrics, and ensures that products are delivered, and deadlines are met.

Ensures that implementation of operating plan obligations are met, program performance goals are closely tracked, and prepares suggestions for mid-course corrections.

Monitors the performance of the Divisions with respect to the operational plan.

Coordinates Division activities with other Divisions and Offices throughout the Employment & Training Administration (ETA).

Works as a partner with other Offices to facilitate the achievement of goals.

Promotes and sustains positive relationships with customers, stakeholders and partners, to include collaboration with various officials from Federal, State and Local government agencies, in an effort to build support for the overall ETA mission.

Works to foster understanding between and among these constituencies about how individual missions, goals, and objectives interact and impact service to workers and employers in the region.

Collaborates with the Administrator and senior leadership on all matters pertaining to the regional mission.

Utilizing the knowledge of total regional operations and broad managerial capability reviews and evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency with which all regions and staff office performing their mission.

Develops and recommends short and long-range program plans taking into consideration management objectives.

Directs the assessment of grantee data and ensures timely and responsive technical assistance.

Utilizes ETA wide risk analysis techniques and tools that identify grantees at greatest risk.

Effectively represents the Department and the Regional Office internally and externally.

Effectively communicates Departmental and Agency priorities.

These positions serve as a Medical Support Assistant (Advanced) at VA Central Western Mass Healthcare System. Position is responsible for a wide range of assignments and provides administrative support to the assigned section.

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Supports clinics regarding clinic profile management.
• Collects and updates insurance information from Veterans, family members and other eligible patients.
• Prepares correspondence and memos as needed.
• Screens/receive phone calls in a courteous and timely manner, determine the nature of request and provide the information desired using privacy rules and established clinic processes.
• Ensures data is entered into VISTA accurately and scans documents into VISTA Imaging within 24 hours of entering the data into VISTA if applicable.
• Promotes Veterans registration for and utilization of MyHealthyVet (MHV) and kiosks usage.
• Follows procedures regarding Community Care referrals.
• Serves as the initial point of contact for units, clinics, patients, call centers, Care in the Community regarding various aspects of patient appointments and referrals.
• Enters Veterans seeking emergent/urgent care, scheduling appointments accurately.
• Pre-Registers Veterans during check-in and utilizing call lists and telephones Veterans before their scheduled visits. Incumbent updates all patient demographics.
• Communicates and interacts with patients in a manner which is appropriate to cognitive, emotional, and chronological maturation needs of the adult and/or geriatric patient.

• THIS OPEN & CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT (OCA) ESTABLISHES A STANDING REGISTER OF ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS, which closes on 03/03/2025. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be on or about December 31, 2024 with subsequent reviews every other week as additional vacancies occur, or on an as-needed basis, until positions are filled. Please see the "What To Expect Next" area of the announcement which provides additional information on the referral process for this type of announcement.
• Due to a critical staffing shortage, 38 U.S.C. § 7412 waives the requirement to apply Veterans' preference for this job announcement.
• These positions are NAGE Bargaining Unit positions.
• 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. Do not submit an award SF-50.
• This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay.
• Applicants may be referred over for consideration prior to the close date of this announcement.
• There may not be a vacancy at a listed location. Applicants for those locations will be added to our applicant pool if one should occur.

These positions serve as a Medical Support Assistant (Advanced) at VA Central Western Mass Healthcare System. Position is responsible for a wide range of assignments and provides administrative support to the assigned section.

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Supports clinics regarding clinic profile management.
• Collects and updates insurance information from Veterans, family members and other eligible patients.
• Prepares correspondence and memos as needed.
• Screens/receive phone calls in a courteous and timely manner, determine the nature of request and provide the information desired using privacy rules and established clinic processes.
• Ensures data is entered into VISTA accurately and scans documents into VISTA Imaging within 24 hours of entering the data into VISTA if applicable.
• Promotes Veterans registration for and utilization of MyHealthyVet (MHV) and kiosks usage.
• Follows procedures regarding Community Care referrals.
• Serves as the initial point of contact for units, clinics, patients, call centers, Care in the Community regarding various aspects of patient appointments and referrals.
• Enters Veterans seeking emergent/urgent care, scheduling appointments accurately.
• Pre-Registers Veterans during check-in and utilizing call lists and telephones Veterans before their scheduled visits. Incumbent updates all patient demographics.
• Communicates and interacts with patients in a manner which is appropriate to cognitive, emotional, and chronological maturation needs of the adult and/or geriatric patient.

• THIS OPEN & CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT (OCA) ESTABLISHES A STANDING REGISTER OF ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS, which closes on 03/03/2025. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be on or about December 31, 2024 with subsequent reviews every other week as additional vacancies occur, or on an as-needed basis, until positions are filled. Please see the "What To Expect Next" area of the announcement which provides additional information on the referral process for this type of announcement.
• Due to a critical staffing shortage, 38 U.S.C. § 7412 waives the requirement to apply Veterans' preference for this job announcement.
• These positions are NAGE Bargaining Unit positions.
• 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. Do not submit an award SF-50.
• This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay.
• Applicants may be referred over for consideration prior to the close date of this announcement.
• There may not be a vacancy at a listed location. Applicants for those locations will be added to our applicant pool if one should occur.

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

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This social worker is assigned to the HBPC Program and serves as an outpatient social worker in the Providence VA system.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Perform comprehensive initial clinical assessments and follow up assessments when clinically indicated or at a minimum annually, in-home assessments of the psychosocial needs and functioning of the patient, caregiver, and their support systems;
• Recognize psychosocial issues impacting the patient/caregiver's ability to achieve optimal outcomes and implementing interventions and provide social work case management to address psychosocial needs to support patient driven goals of care;
• Conduct psychosocial assessments, depression screenings and caregiver burden screenings within 30 days of HBPC admission to determine needs of veterans and family members and participate in the treatment planning process with other disciplines;
• Develop a psychosocial plan of care which may include individual/family counseling, long-term and advance care planning, non-pharmacological pain interventions, stress management, caregiver respite, psycho-educational programs, as well as grief and bereavement counseling;
• Participate in discharge planning with other disciplines and will be responsible for ensuring that discharge plans are executed in a manner that is timely and appropriate;
• Provide individual, family and group counseling as appropriate, as well as provide consultation/education to veterans and families on community resources, advance directives, and VA benefits;
• Act as liaison between VA and community resources, to include marketing and public relation duties as needed;
• Provide case management to veterans and families, as needed, throughout the continuum of care;
• Provide a full range of social work services within commonly accepted standards of social work practice which includes case work, individual, family and group counseling, discharge planning, case management and other services as appropriate;
• Maintain data and statistical compilations to comply with Joint Commission, VA and medical center policy and procedures;
• And other duties as assigned.

• Due to a critical staffing shortage, 38 U.S.C. § 7412 waives the requirement to apply Veterans' preference for this job announcement.
• 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.
• This position is eligible for coverage by a Bargaining Unit, but is not currently represented.
• The incumbent may be required to travel to other VA campuses and CBOC's.
• This position is covered by a special rate.
• Narrative responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) may be required from the selectee in order to proceed with the appointment.

1. Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the JPPSO, ensuring all functional work areas comply with legal and regulatory guidance in meeting customer requirements.
2. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through subordinate supervisors and multidiscipline functional leads.
3. Represents JPPSO with a variety of Service-level activities, Headquarters and base-level agencies, Commercial Industry Associations, and Transportation Service Providers.
4. Comprehensively assesses and evaluates program goals/objectives, providing a basis for long-range planning and development of program-level enhancements.

Major duties include but are not limited to:

• Plans, assigns and explains work requirements to subordinates for new or changed programs and the functions, goals, processes, skills, and needs.
• Hears and resolves grievances and employee complaints, reviews serious disciplinary cases.
• Ensures police staff are properly trained to operate a variety of equipment and/or security systems.
• Interprets security policies and procedures and provides guidance to senior facility leadership, other service chiefs, program managers, and others within the medical center's catchment area.
• Keeps facility leadership informed regarding program successes and vulnerabilities.
• Collaborates with leaders to address concerns, resolve program issues and resource needs.
• Serves as designated liaison, subject matter expert and consultant with federal law enforcement agencies such as the Office of the Inspector General-Criminal Investigation Division (OIG-CID), FBI, DEA, ATF, Secret Service, state and local law enforcement agencies, etc.
• Assists in the development and modification of new Veteran-specific policies and procedures with focus on improving relationships between Veterans and Police.
• Responsible for the protection of the civil rights of all individuals while on VA controlled property.
• Assists with developing and implementing procedures for the detention or arrest of individuals suspected of violations committed against criminal laws.
• Plans, directs, and updates the crime prevention program and exercises direction and control of investigations into criminal activities.
• Manages the procurement and accountability of equipment and firearms used.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Supervise the day-to-day operations of a clerical support team in immigration records, adjudication, and mail operations for a USCIS field office.
• Provide administrative supervision of clerical functions supporting customer service, preparing file records, contracting services, preliminary processing of case files, and maintaining data information in a variety of immigration management systems.
• Provide facility management support for the mailroom by serving as an expert in mail operations.
• Monitor and adjust daily work of subordinates to meet uncontrolled priorities and requirements from the field office and with other neighboring DHS components.

• You will advise the Chief of Naval Operations and Naval History and Heritage Command on both short-term and long-term requirements relative to detailed restoration and maintenance plans for the USS Constitution.
• You will provide expert technical leadership and recommend actions to mitigate complex problems faced by 18th century shipbuilders and craftsmen in the maintenance and upkeep of a 225 year-old warship.
• You will conduct research pertaining to late 1700’s and early 1800 shipbuilding techniques and practices.
• You will determine program goals and develop work plans for projects, ensuring safety and mission accomplishment for USS Constitution.
• You will represent the Naval History and Heritage Command and the ship’s maintenance requirements in all inter-agency coordination between the following:
• Active-duty crew of the USS Constitution, the U.S. Park Service, U.S. Coast Guard, and all other stakeholders at the Charleston Navy Yard.

Ensure adherence to the requirements of federal laws in replying to, handling, and processing public requests for records and documentary material identified as "official documents" in the Air Force

Interpret instructions and recommend ways to resolve areas of concern with administrative processes

Act as point of contact and project manager for administrative actions concerning tours of duty to include logistical support and lodging

Provide guidance and technical assistance to group/wing staff members and/or geographically separated units (GSUs) regarding publications and forms of preparation and processing procedures, information privacy, confidentiality, security, disclosure and sharing of information.

Serve as the resident subject matter expert for all mandated administrative support programs

As a Carpenter, WG-4607-09 with the National Park Service (NPS), your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Constructs, installs, and repairs a variety of wooden items and structures, such as framework, rafters, windows and doors, paneling, cabinets, and trim.
• Inspects work completed by others, including contractors, to ensure it meets trade standards and building codes.
• Interprets blueprints and specifications to plan and complete carpentry projects.
• Stabilizes or restores items such as door, windows, or flooring to ensure structural integrity.
• Fabricates duplicate replacements of items such as molding, beams, or trim which require angled or curved cuts or where the final appearance is of great importance.