Total 2,538 job vacancies in White City, Oregon

• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Assists the Regional Director on a variety of assignments related to the administration and management of QAD commodities.
• Formulates and implement procedures, policies, and training programs within their region.
• Directs the work of key assistants and assures that grading activities are properly coordinated and administered.
• Supervises grading activities and provides guidance to a significant number of federal and or state employees on both administrative and technical matters.
• Assists in the execution and coordination of approved policies and programs to effectuate uniform and integrated programs throughout the incumbent’s region.
• Monitors funds obligated, expended, and collected in the execution of the program in the region.
• Reviews and evaluates operations in their designated area to appraise their effectiveness, adherences to regulations, and determining their deficiencies.
• Evaluates the technical adequacy and acceptability of the grading, certification, and auditing programs.

As the Civil Engineer in this position, you will:

• Conduct engineering analysis by performing and coordinating technical planning activities, data collection that includes validation and management, modeling and data analysis, analysis of site location and conditions, risk estimation and analysis, and analysis of instrumentation data.
• Provide oversight of on-site construction work, including inspection and acceptance of work performed by a contractor.
• Review designs for constructability, drafts specifications, determines and evaluates construction sequencing, researches and prepares cost estimates.
• Design drainage structures, evaluates hydraulic capacities.
• Use application of applied mechanics, including the distribution of loads, stresses from static and dynamic loads, and strength of materials and structural dynamics.
• Complete engineering designs.
• Prepare government cost estimates.
• Prepare contract solicitation packages.
• Perform facility maintenance inspections and condition assessments.

• Conduct surveys/inspections throughout all phases of exercises/operations
• Maintain the quality of Safety Programs; make recommendations for improvements
• Formulate, develop, organize, execute, and assess the Command Units, their subordinate elements, and associated activities
• Research, study, and evaluate operations and risks that occur during tactical, combat, field operations, and exercises
• Work with Supervisors on correcting safety issues through engineer controls, i.e. personal protective clothing/equipment
• Provide technical safety advice to a variety of audiences
• Conduct investigations, reporting, and analysis of off-duty injury and property damage accidents as identified for training and tactical accidents
• Provide staff support to subordinate commands and serve as the senior professional and technical consultant on all safety matters
• Coordinate with other activities, i.e. Fire Protection, Medical, Law Enforcement, etc., to execute program objectives
• Speak for, and represent, the Command on committees and councils dealing with safety program matters
• Approve short- and long-range plans for the Safety Office to include identifying and preparing budget input for Command Operating Budget cycles and current budget year executions

• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Oversees designing and implementing strategic IT initiatives, including the modernization and replacement of AQI data systems.
• Collaborates closely with Customs and Border Protection and other federal partners to develop a cohesive IT strategy that supports the efficient and secure management of AQI data.
• Leads efforts to design, integrate, and enhance IT infrastructure that improves data quality, accessibility, and overall program efficiency, ensuring that these systems support the evolving needs of the AQI program.
• Provides strategic leadership in evaluating program quality and challenges as well as overseeing the development, coordination, vetting, and implementation of appropriate and effective solutions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Leads data management efforts to support the analysis, evaluation, interpretation, and adaptation of AQI program objectives

As a Litigation Coordinator your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serves as the Service's liaison between the Solicitors' Office and the Ecological Service's program and provides technical expertise on policy and resource implications associated with litigation involving the ESA or other natural resource statutes.
• Develops litigation positions in coordination with the Office of the Solicitor, the regional office, and field offices in responds to litigation or notices of intent to sue.
• Monitors litigation progress and outcomes, and assesses policy implications and resource impacts due to litigation.
• Leads the development of administrative records in response to litigation.
• Guides offices and biologists in developing procedures to facilitate records management that complies with applicable regulations and policies.

As a Litigation Coordinator your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Serves as the Service's liaison between the Solicitors' Office and the Ecological Service's program and provides technical expertise on policy and resource implications associated with litigation involving the ESA or other natural resource statutes.
• Develops litigation positions in coordination with the Office of the Solicitor, the regional office, and field offices in responds to litigation or notices of intent to sue.
• Monitors litigation progress and outcomes, and assesses policy implications and resource impacts due to litigation.
• Leads the development of administrative records in response to litigation.
• Guides offices and biologists in developing procedures to facilitate records management that complies with applicable regulations and policies.

• Assists skilled trades or craftsmen by retrieving tools or materials; holds, moves, lifts, or carries items; and cleans equipment and work areas.
• Load and unload materials from trucks and cars.
• Operate hand or small power tools.
• Dig ditches and level small areas.
• Perform janitorial duties.
• Perform manual labor in the receipt and storage of warehouse supplies using hand trucks and dollies.
• Perform grounds maintenance.

• Inspects, installs, repairs, maintains, tests, modifies and adjusts equipment, facilities and structures related to public use, general project operations, water control, and utility systems.
• Performs metal fabrication, modification and repair through gas and arc welding, grinding and finishing.
• Performs irrigation planning, installation, rehab and maintenance system projects.
• Operates various equipment such as boats, back hoes, and dump trucks.
• Makes repairs to water-borne and vault toilets, drinking fountains, hydrants, lavatories.
• Performs grounds maintenance tasks at recreation facilities, such as repairing wooden/metal fences, thinning trees and removing hazardous trees.

Major duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Set up cafeteria lines, steam tables, dining room tables, and side service stands with hot and cold food items
• Serve food cafeteria style by placing uniform portions of food on customers'/patients' plates
• Break down and clean assigned area when the meal is finished and return food to the kitchen
• Set up dining room tables for service, place food and beverages on tables, and replenish items as necessary
• Return soiled trays and dishes to the dish room after meals
• Deliver meal trays to the patients' bedsides
• Brew coffee according to the number of servings required
• Assemble and toss fresh fruit or green salads in quantity using prepared dressings and portions into standard serving sizes
• Apportion other food items into standard serving sizes using the proper utensils and containers
• Make cold sandwiches using prepared ingredients and pack box lunches
• Work in one or more functional areas of the kitchen such as food preparation, dish and pot washing, dry and refrigerated storage and receiving, and the serving line
• Sort, wash, peel and cut fresh fruits and vegetables
• Operate and break down equipment
• Perform heavy-duty cleaning tasks throughout the food service and related areas
• Separate food waste and trash from dishes, glasses and silverware in the dish washing area
• Remove inspection doors, strainer pans, screens and spray arms for preventive maintenance of the dish machine
• Unload delivery trucks
• Store sanitized dishes, glasses and silverware
• Scrape, soak, scour, and scrub the heavier cooking utensils
• Move heavy garbage cans when collecting and transferring trash from the work area to the disposal area
• Performing other duties as assigned.

• This position is a Bargaining Unit position.
• THIS OPEN & CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT (OCA) ESTABLISHES A STANDING REGISTER OF ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS, which closes on May 19, 2025. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be on or about December 10, 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.

This position is responsible for the direction of a highly complex consolidated Radiology program that includes General Radiography, Fluoroscopy, Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Nuclear Medicine, Molecular Imaging, Positron Emission Tomography, General Ultrasound, Vascular Ultrasound, and Interventional Radiology programs. The incumbent performs duties related to the receipt, intake, and indexing of health and administrative information and supervises all Advanced Medical Support Assistants (AMSA) in the service.

The Supervisory Medical Support Assistant (SMSA) is responsible for ensuring the management of accurate and timely patient care coordination in all divisions and modalities of Radiology, coordinating all clinic administrative support activities in conjunction with the Administrative Officer (AO), Chief of Radiology, and other staff to provide adequate administrative staff coverage to assure quality patient care coordination. Will serve as an active member of the Radiology supervisory team, keeping the AO informed on all matters requiring their attention and/or action. Participates in the formulation of plans and determination of goals with the service and conducts Continuous Quality Improvement reviews in program areas. The incumbent is delegated authority necessary to accomplish assigned programs, performing the full range of supervisory duties and responsibilities to effectively utilize the manpower and resources allocated to the Radiology. This includes setting team goals and technically directing the work of
subordinates. It requires planning, assigning, reviewing, and accepting/rejecting work done by subordinates. The incumbent will make work assignments, set or negotiate deadlines, and designate completion dates. The incumbent makes final decisions on selections, evaluates performance, and takes disciplinary action when necessary. The incumbent coordinates leave, approving time as appropriate and arranging cross coverage in order to provide adequate coverage for assigned areas and other related activities of personnel assigned to Radiology. The incumbent instructs employees in assigned tasks and job techniques, conducts formal and informal on-the-job training, and answers questions on procedures,
policies, and directives. The Incumbent is responsible for the management and reporting of workload data related to all Radiology sections. Responsible for creating and updating scheduling notes for all clinics. Works with subordinates to complete appointment processing in a timely manner. It also involves providing education (and re-education) to referring clinicians on how to timely/completely/accurately complete radiology orders. The incumbent evaluates and determines results, plans and institutes administrative methods and procedures and establishes or recommends program objectives. Acts as a representative of the AO, with full responsibility to make decisions assuring maximum utilization of
personnel. Develops and administers a formal continuous improvement plan or method for reviewing and appraising the effectiveness of all Radiology activities. Analyzes and reports information gathered as a basis in making improvements in efficiency to the veteran. Plans training programs for Medical Support Assistants, develops and maintains an efficient work force of employees which is an integral part of the clinic operation. Provides technical and clerical assistance to the professional staff on all administrative matters and activities. The purpose of the work is to develop, manage, coordinate, improve and oversee needed administrative services for the various Radiology modalities. Work contributes to the improvement
of patient care delivery with the goal of providing a seamless continuum of care. Assessment of productivity, effectiveness, and efficiency of program operations or to analyze and resolve problems are necessary components of the work performed in order to be able to provide recommendations to resolve problems in administration of the programs. Work also includes developing related procedures and
guidelines to supplement the established administrative regulations and administrative documents.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30 pm
Telework: AD HOC
Functional Statement #: 54651-0

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Performing observation-based screening, collecting patient information in collaboration with licensed personnel. This may involve obtaining patient health/medication history, and information about health-related or high- ill complete approved templates and tools.
• Participates in the admission of patients by obtaining information, orienting patients to the unit and treatment team, obtaining vital signs and weight and checking patients and their belongings for hazardous items.
• Obtain patient vital signs, document in the EHR, and report any vitals outside of normal range to licensed staff member.
• Observations and interventions. Examples: oxygen therapy, thermal regulation, ambulation, oral/trach care, IV insertion/removal.
• Point-of-care testing such as I-STAT and glucometer.
• Operates specialized equipment such as defibrillators, electrocardiographs, bladder scans, electrocardiographic monitors, and oxygen apparatus according to training/competencies and national/local policy.
• Wound care such as bandaging, applications of dressings and wound measurements.
• Specimen collections and Preparation such as collecting and labeling venous blood and samples, urine, stool, wound and mucous specimens.
• Patient transport such as transporting patients with cardiac monitor or assisting licensed staff with patients on cardiac monitoring, chest tube, or other complex medical support devices to and from diagnostic tests or between hospital units.
• Setting up equipment and passing instruments in the event of defibrillation, cardioversions, 2 insertion of chest drainage tubes, insertion of thoracostomy tubes, lumbar puncture, electroconvulsive therapy, rapid sequence intubation, or initiation of mechanical ventilation to restore normal physiological function or prevent deterioration of condition.
• Applies non-sterile hot/cold compresses, packs, and soaks and utilizes equipment that provides heating or cooling as directed by provider.
• Assists in behavioral/psychiatric situations within the acute care setting. This can include assisting licensed personnel with crisis intervention, assisting with observation and documentation of aggressive or suicidal psychiatric patients by providing one-tone observations and applying Prevention and Management of Disruptive Behavior (PMDB) techniques.
• Medication administration will comply with national directives and local policies utilizing Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA) as required and whenever applicable. Administration methods may include intramuscular, oral, topical, eye drops, ear drops, intranasal, intraosseous, rectal suppositories, normal saline IV push, local anesthetics, nebulized medications, subcutaneous, and intradermal.
• Demonstrates acceptable behavior as a role model for patient behavior. Encourages patient and family to actively participate in the individualized treatment plan. Encourages positive patient-family relationships. Teaches patients and family members the necessity of continuing proper health care.
• Provides general clerical administrative support coordination work for the unit. Maintains patient records/charts.

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Iowa City VA Health Care System is part of the VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23). The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• React to emergent situations
• Working with patients requires regular and recurring bending, lifting, stooping, stretching, pushing, pulling, lifting arm overhead, and similar activities.
• Effectively communicates with team members, patients, family members and management team.
• Must be able to effectively manage patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatricdisorders.
• Gives and assists with all types of cleansing baths and shampoos, wound care, assists with oral care and hygiene, including denture care.
• Assists with the use of bedpans and urinals; applying/maintaining external catheters, ostomy care for established and uncomplicated ostomies under the direction of the RN.
• Assists with assembling equipment for sterile procedures, administration of oxygen and vacuum/suction set-up under the direction of the RN.
• Demonstrates recognition of cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological maturation of adult and geriatric patient's needs and possesses an understanding of how to compensate for these changes.
• Performs basic patient care activities and duties as assigned, such as taking vitals and recording measurements.

• Shift Differential - 10% of basic pay for work performed during regularly scheduled hours between 6pm and 6am.
• Weekend Premium - 25% of basic pay for work performed between the hours of midnight Friday and midnight Sunday. This includes continuous service connected to work performed during these hours.
• Holiday Pay - 2 times basic hourly rate for regularly scheduled, non-overtime work on a designated holiday.

As a Personnel Security Specialist, you will:

• Receive initial onboarding processing for new applicants, federal workers, and contract workers and ensure completion of all required information for background investigation and identity verification.
• Perform data entry of onboarding tasks and actions in a timely manner and in accordance with business timelines.
• Follow established procedures and processes for onboarding applicants in eAPP, US Access, DocuSign and USA Staffing, to include capturing fingerprints and identity documents.
• Adhere to government guidelines for safeguarding and controlling personally identifiable information and controlled unclassified information.
• Complete actions related to initial investigations and reinvestigations for ongoing issuance of PIV credentials and authorized access to government facilities and systems.
• Ensure that mandated reporting activities are completed on time and according to the appropriate methodologies.
• Serve as the customer support contact for new applicants during their onboarding process and ensures all questions and customer needs are addressed.
• Make copies, scan or digitally retrieve documents in support of the Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process.

• Serves as Chief of Health Information Management (CHIM) with full program responsibility for all facets of the Health Information Management (HIM) program and processes.
• Ensures HIM program meets and/or exceeds national HIM policies, procedures, and performance metrics.
• Responsible for the administrative management of health records, which includes planning, managing, advising, and directing the health information program in accordance with applicable Federal laws, facility by-laws, VHA policy, The Joint Commission (TJC) standards, the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), and other regulatory and accrediting agency standards.
• Responsible for all facets of health records management for the facility ensuring maintenance of complete, accurate, timely, clinically-pertinent, and readily-accessible patient health records, which contain sufficient recorded information to serve as a basis to plan patient care, support diagnoses, warrant treatment, measure outcomes, support education and facilitate performance improvement processes and legal requirements.
• Develops policies, processes, and procedures that address all VA, Federal, regulatory, and accrediting requirements for HIM.
• Provides detailed technical expertise in health records science and other very technical aspects of HIM.
• Maintains all health information input into the local VistA database and assures timely transmission of that data into all VA centralized databases.
• Assures all health information that is coded and abstracted meets the requirements of the VA and/or TJC and is consistent with professional health records standards.
• Serves as a key advisor to the Chief of Staff, Executive Management, and clinicians and is responsible for providing technical guidance on health information issues such as documentation requirements, liability issues, advance directives, informed consent, release of information, transcription/speech recognition, health information exchange.
• .Completes internal quality assurance reviews to ensure employee performance and that work meets quality and quantity standards.
• Establishes monitors to ensure the timeliness of health record entries and reports findings with subsequent trending of data.
• Serves as a key member of the Quality Improvement (QI) team, works closely with QI personnel, and is responsible for assuring that the facility is compliant with all TJC standards regarding health information.
• Assures that all patients have a complete, accurate, and timely record of their health care at the facility. Must assure that such information is appropriately stored and readily available for the provision of medical services to the patients.
• Responsible for leading the automation of all health information systems. .
• Conducts training programs in various areas health information management, such as medical terminology, health record documentation, release of information, medico-legal matters, speech recognition/transcription, scanning, medical coding, clinical documentation improvement, and health information exchange.
• Responsible for establishing formal affiliation with university programs in health information and precepting students from such programs.
• Provides direct support to Regional Counsel and as necessary consultation services to members of the Counsel's staff in areas dealing with health information.
• Actively participates at national and VISN levels as a resource person on health information matters.
• Participates in facility or VISN research activities related to health information and electronic health record (EHR) issues. - -Provides full support to accomplish VHA Central Office HIM Program Office strategic goals and objectives.
• CHIM at this level has the full complement of HIM supervisory responsibility including coding, record completion, file room, scanning, release of information, and transcription and which consists of a mixture of HT38 (675 and 669) and T5 positions.
• Responsible for directing the operations of all personnel working within the HIM program and is regularly involved in labor relations and budget management.
• Participates in the recruitment, interview, selection, and orientation process of all HIM positions.

This position is located with the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS). NDMS supports state, local, tribal and territorial (SLTT) authorities following disasters and emergencies by supplementing health and medical systems and response capabilities. The HHS Office of the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, in its role as Coordinator of Emergency Support Function 8 (ESF-8), Public Health and Medical Services, of the National Response Framework, employs the NDMS to provide patient care, patient movement, and definitive care, as well as veterinary services, and fatality management support when requested by authorities from states, localities, tribes and territories, or other federal departments. In a disease outbreak, they may provide mass prophylaxis. During a special event, they stand ready to serve in case of an emergency. But no matter what the specific mission is, NDMS teams provide expert patient care that protects individual health and promotes national health security.

Verify that the body of the deceased is the body to be autopsied and makes all arrangements to schedule the autopsy to include all necessary documentation, authorization and records.

Convey observations to Pathologist or Physician observed on body or organs; remove and maintain specimens for proper storage.

Assist Pathologist or Physician to perform autopsy (i.e.) incision, closing, tissue samples, organ samples.

Maintain proper assembly and routing of specimens for laboratory study; assist in collection of specimens to include DNA sampling.