Total 358 job vacancies in Westfield, Massachusetts

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.

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

5 vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AND SECURITY SERVICES (FMSS) OPERATIONS EAST
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AND SECURITY SERVICES (FMSS) OPERATIONS WEST

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1 Vacancy to be filled in (MA0137) Andover, MA
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The following are the duties of this position at the full working level.

• Incumbent serves as project leader for the planning, development, coordination, and implementation of major real estate projects that impacts multiple IRS locations and/or organizations. In this role, he/she typically directs at least two (2) project teams responsible for implementing real estate projects impacting over 50,000 square feet of space, involving a project budget of $2 million to $7 million, and generally lasting no more than one to two years in duration. However, some larger and more complex build-to-suit locations or projects could last more than 24 months. Provides key oversight to team members and ensures all project tracking and documentation aspects are completed accurately, thoroughly, and timely.
• Incumbent is responsible for managing the initial design and construction projects awarded under the IRS FMSS REFM Internal Leasing Program by interfacing with the Lessor, GSA and contractors in support of the IRS lease award. The incumbent provides general oversight of the project in cooperation with a GSA representative by managing IRS lease projects for both build-to-suit and existing building alterations from development of the Solicitation for Offer (SFO) to final acceptance of the site. This person may receive a warrant to contract up to $100,000 in alterations work toward project completion.
• Incumbent is responsible for administering an IRS lease following occupancy of the facility and may be designated as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). In this capacity, the incumbent is a lease administrator, who handles any lease issues and enforces the provisions of the lease. This may include sending reminder notices of work to be done, requests for corrective action of lease deficiencies, development of "cure" letters for the CO's signature, etc. This person would also coordinate background investigations with the Lessor to ensure compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive #12 (HSPD-12) requirements.
• Incumbent is responsible for the planning, development, coordination, implementation, and assessment of major property management projects characterized by extreme complexity/sensitivity as well as broad in scope. Proactively consults with management at all levels to identify/define customer needs and requirements relative to equipment and furniture needs. Communicates workplace standards required in the property management program. Develops creative approaches to problem resolution when resources, space, and/or funding is not available or limited.
• Incumbent provides authoritative technical advice and seasoned policy interpretations pertaining to the availability, acquisition, and use of all forms of property. Takes a leadership role in articulating authoritative technical information and policy areas in discussions among management officials. Serves as key consultant in facilitating the resolution of controversial/sensitive issues through creative methods and techniques.

• Serve as a Cost Engineer with responsibility for developing cost estimates for all phases of large and complex civil works, support for others, HTRW and military projects, preparing estimates for in-house designs.
• Review estimates prepared by Architect-Engineer (AE) firms.
• Projects are varied and include civil works flood control, coastal protection, environmental and navigation projects; military construction; work for others, and Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste (HTRW) projects.
• Work requires the broad range of engineering disciplines including, civil engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, environmental engineering and architecture.
• Administrative/management functions such as funds control, contract analysis and project scheduling are required.

The BESS Imaging position provides clinical and administrative support to staff, patients, and administrators for all matter of concern relating to the facility wide lifecycle management of advanced imaging of radiological devices and other medical devices. Biomedical support requires the application of engineering and mechanical concepts and methodology to provide lifecycle management and technical support of diagnostic, therapeutic devices, monitoring, and other equipment utilized in the practice of medicine, and to improve health service delivery system for communities and within individual VA faculties (medical centers, outpatient clinics, and domiciliary). The BESS (Imaging) maintains advanced imaging or radiological devices and other medical equipment using established local, regional and national policies and procedures designed to meet criteria and standards from multiple accrediting agencies and governing bodies. The duties of the BESS (imaging) position include, but are not limited to:

• Lifecycle management of advanced imaging radiological devices to include physical and network support
• Complete routine and complex assignments in the installation, maintenance, modification, troubleshooting, repair and calibration of complex medical devices and systems
• Coordinates and works effectively with other facility support departments
• Troubleshoot and maintains radiology information systems and interfaces with EHR alongside PACS Administrators, OIT, BES (Biomedical Information Systems) and other experts
• Performs advanced testing and troubleshooting of advanced imaging or radiological devices
• Loads operating system (OS) and clinical application software

• This position is an AFGE Bargaining Unit position
• This position is covered by a special rate.
• Travel and relocation expenses are not authorized
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• 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.
• Selectee will be required to fil out additional forms on-line
• Veterans' preference does not apply for other current permanent Federal agency employees.

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-11. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.

As an ARCHIVES SPECIALIST, you will:

• Respond to researcher inquiries as to delivery and availability of archival materials that have been requested.
• Serve as primary representative to the library's cross media research staff, which analyzes Library research room practices and advises the senior staff on changes, modifications, and new practices designed to enhance customer service.
• Answer reference requests received by mail, fax, telephone, or email from the public.
• As required, develop new formats to answer new types of reference requests. This may entail arranging for and overseeing digitization and duplication of records in unusual formats or conditions such as fragile textual records or analogue Audio-Video (AV) materials.
• Advise the Supervisory Archivist on donation offers and may consult with potential donors and arrange for donations at the supervisor's request.
• As assigned, will work on special projects, reference requests, process improvements, and/or preservation efforts for the library's AV holdings.

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-11. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.

As an ARCHIVES SPECIALIST, you will:

• Respond to researcher inquiries as to delivery and availability of archival materials that have been requested.
• Serve as primary representative to the library's cross media research staff, which analyzes Library research room practices and advises the senior staff on changes, modifications, and new practices designed to enhance customer service.
• Answer reference requests received by mail, fax, telephone, or email from the public.
• As required, develop new formats to answer new types of reference requests. This may entail arranging for and overseeing digitization and duplication of records in unusual formats or conditions such as fragile textual records or analogue Audio-Video (AV) materials.
• Advise the Supervisory Archivist on donation offers and may consult with potential donors and arrange for donations at the supervisor's request.
• As assigned, will work on special projects, reference requests, process improvements, and/or preservation efforts for the library's AV holdings.

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***

The major duties include but are not limited to:

• Provides a positive, welcoming message and courteous, helpful service to arriving and departing patients, visitors, and staff;
• Works effectively as part of the transformational team dedicated to enhancing the Veteran Experience and Patient Centered Care;
• Responds to all telephone calls and face-to-face inquiries;
• Assists with locating staff, bus information, taxi information, and other general information;
• Provides accurate and timely responses to request for information and directions;
• Directs Veterans, family members and other visitors to the appropriate office or service within the facility;
• Provides follow-up to Veterans and visitors leaving the facility by inquiring if their questions and needs have been addressed during their appointment or other business at the facility;
• Locates appointment information for patients;
• Initiates appropriate action as needed (i.e., wiping off chairs, wheelchairs, etc.) to maintain a safe and sanitary environment within the facility; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Incumbent works under the direction of the Nurse Manager. Responsibilities include providing nursing care to patients undergoing radiology special procedures, monitoring and administering moderate sedation, recovery of patients post sedation, and other duties as required for patient care needs. Documents treatments and patient care utilizing CPRS. Maintains a safe and dignified environment. Rotation to on call during all weekend, holiday, evening, and night (WHEN) hours.

Work Schedule: Days with rotation to on-call
Compressed/Flexible: Authorized
Telework: Not Authorized
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Notifications:

• This is a NAGE Bargaining Unit position.
• Current 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 in the Excepted Service.
• Veterans preference does not apply for other current permanent Federal agency employees.
• May be subject to satisfactory completion of our credentialing process.

The Community Nursing Home (CNH) Coordinator Registered Nurse (RN) focus is on individual growth and development in practice with increased levels of self-direction. This nurse brings principles and theory with limited application of critical thinking skills. Provides patient management, care coordination, and discharge/disposition planning for inpatient and outpatient settings. The CNH Coordinator assists Veterans, family members, and caregivers with receiving the most appropriate options and services to meet their complex health care needs. This includes, but is not limited to, acute, chronic, multiple, complex, catastrophic, or life-threatening illnesses; combat stress, residuals of traumatic brain injury; community adjustment; addictions and other health problems. Coordinates care with multiple providers across all levels and sites of care. Coordination includes assuring services interface within the Veterans Affairs (VA) and CNH programs to provide continuity of care to patients.

Duties include but not limited to:

The nurse promotes the maintenance of health and prevention of illness and injury based on nursing processes, including systematic data gathering, assessment, appropriate nursing judgment, and evaluation of human responses to actual or potential health problems through services such as case finding, health teaching, health counseling and provision of care supportive to or restorative of life and well-being. The nurse's primary commitment is to the patient whether an individual, family group, or group, or community. The registered nurse, as a licensed professional, will be responsible and accountable for their practice.

• Carries out evaluations with assessment of patient findings.
• Oversees patient plan of care with concurrence from the Provider and interdisciplinary team.
• Provides psych-social support to the patient and his/her family.
• Oversees treatment within parameters indicated in Veteran's treatment plan.
• Engages in interdependent decision making with the Provider and treatment team regarding the needs and treatment of Veteran for continuity of care.
• Evaluates treatment plans for effectiveness and institutes appropriate adjustments or corrections.
• Collaborates with CNH colleagues and Veteran's Primary Care Provider.
• Evaluates the patient's physical and emotional response to medications and treatments.
• Recommends appropriate measures regarding physical and social factors in the environment, which may affect patient care.
• Assists the patient and family in identifying and utilizing resources which lead to the best possible state of health for the patient.
• Provides coverage for other CNH nurses as necessary during vacation or sick leave.
• Demonstrates the skill and knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, to obtain and interpret information to identify patient needs, and provide care.
• Maintains/updates current knowledge on home care nursing through continuing education activities.
• Work hours: as stipulated through policy.
• Adheres to hospital policy regarding ADP Security.
• Proficiency in the eight High Performance Developmental Model (HPDM) core competencies.
• Ensures residents are well cared for, safe and given appropriate care.
• Possesses the knowledge and skills necessary to interact appropriately and courteously with internal and external customers. Maintains confidentiality of patient information electronically, verbally, and written. Work and function within a safe manner including infection control and operation of equipment.
• Utilize nursing research and literature in daily practice.
• Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to age-related needs of the patient served, including understanding of the changes associated with aging and principles of growth and development relevant to the adult and geriatric population.

-- Reviews existing stock catalogs, drawings, etc., for the purpose of identifying duplicate items already cataloged or otherwise recorded in the supply system.

-- Assures production support for items requiring special handling. Maintains contact with program representatives and other offices on special program requirements. Reviews requisitions, supporting documents, and reference material to determine special supply action required. Expedites the delivery of urgently required items. Coordinates supply actions with transportation and other supply units or organizations.

-- Responsible for inventory management of decentralized and decontrolled items, including supplies, equipment, forms, and publications. The work includes requirements determination and forecasting, distribution or redistribution of material, procurement
authorization, and limited funds management.

-- Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical work assignments will include:

• Leading the district-wide Project Safe Childhood (PSC) outreach program, Elder Justice Initiative, and other community based outreach programs for the District.
• Facilitating the development and implementation of programs and strategies to complement community outreach and prevention/intervention efforts.
• Developing specific strategies, goals and approaches to community engagement and prevention/intervention.
• Devising an overall strategy to solicit and respond to concerns of all community organizations.
• Presenting at national trainings on PSC prevention, tailoring presentations to the experience level, exposure, or expertise of the audience

This position serves as the Administrative Officer for the Supply Chain Management Service within the VA Health Care System with administrative responsibility, accountability and oversight for the Logistics programs and activities.

Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Serves as the Administrative Officer for the Logistics Service in a VA Health Care System (VA HCS) and supported catchment area.
• The position has administrative responsibility, accountability, and oversight for the Logistics programs and activities across the full jurisdiction of the health care system.
• The Administrative Officer coordinates and implements all the administrative activities of the service.
• The position reports directly to the Facility Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO)Provides for the overall administrative management of the Logistics Service. Exercises independent and creative judgment in accomplishing major duties.
• This may include interpreting administrative policies, developing local polices, defining administrative requirements, and/or providing advice to the Chief on related issues.
• Establishes internal procedures to secure adequate control in terms of deadlines, progress reports, and directives and uses own initiative in developing procedures which will increase the general flow of information and overcome bottlenecks in the administrative process.
• Independently secures the required administrative and managerial support to meet operating requirements.
• Maintains responsibility for all service correspondence.
• Prepares, edits and archives all official correspondence requiring the Chief's signature or approval. Prepares and updates the Annual Operating Plan.
• Reviews and updates all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) related to property management, GIP and/or related information systems, and warehouse/distribution functions.
• Submits and monitors work orders.
• Attends briefings and meetings on behalf of the Chief in his or her absence.
• Schedules or coordinates all service meetings, prepares agenda, and prepares minutes for each.

• This position is in the Competitive Service.
• 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.
• Current 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 AFGE Bargaining Unit.
• This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay.
• Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.
• The incumbent may be required to travel to other VA Boston campuses and CBOC's.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

(1) Perform inspections, functional checks, and preventive maintenance on assigned aircraft to include pre-inspection, daily inspection, pre- and post-flight inspections and such special inspections as required, including fuel contamination checks, oil sampling, an inspection of onboard emergency equipment. Conducts checks on hydraulic, electrical, transmission, power systems, etc.

(2) Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and performs unscheduled maintenance on assigned and transient aircraft. Performs the full range of repair and testing of aircraft system, assemblies, and surfaces. Using a variety of methods involving test equipment, visual checks and instruments, diagnoses and identifies problem areas and determines the extent of repairs required. Removes components and assemblies, repairs or replaces defective parts and components and reassembles repaired items into the aircraft. Installs, aligns, and makes needed adjustments to major components and assemblies such as engines, propeller/rotors, transmissions, hydraulic systems, etc., assisting Specialists as required. Accomplishes adjustments to related systems which may be affected by repairs. Conducts ground functional tests of all aircraft systems. Services aircraft with oil, de-icing fluid, fuel, and hydraulic fluid. Launches and recovers assigned and transient aircraft; performs inspections prior to takeoff. Inspects for conditions such as oil, fuel, and hydraulic leak, cut lines, tires and loose panels.

(3) May be required to perform such additional duties as fire fighting, aircraft crash/rescue, snow removal, etc.

(4) Perform other duties as assigned.