Total 8 Information Technology job vacancies in Chicago, Illinois

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

Duties at the Development Level: The incumbent serves in a developmental capacity at the GS-11 grade level. Key functions will be similar to those described at the full performance level of the target position. However, during the developmental assignment, full performance range and level of selected functions will not be completely delegated to the employee until proper orientation and training have been completed and the incumbent has demonstrated the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to accomplish the work at the full performance level.

Duties at the Full Performance Level GS 12: Duties include the following:

Marketing and Outreach:
-Works with a variety of data sources and targets those areas within the designated segment where large segments of veterans who are eligible for VA care but not enrolled reside.
-Utilizes data-based resources to devise a comprehensive marketing strategy designed to outreach to these Veterans.
-Establishes working relationships with external stakeholders, e.g., Veteran's Service Officers, Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs, Vet Centers, political offices, Chicago Police Department, Cook County Sheriff's Department, Chicago Department of Public Health, local healthcare providers, and other community-based organizations
-Develops and maintains internal relationships with executive and clinical leadership within the medical center to review, update and execute the strategic plan for market growth.
-Directs the work of the medical center's Outreach staff.
-Deploys the Outreach staff throughout the designated segment to engage veterans at various sponsored events in the community.
-Creates and hosts outreach events at the medical center, CBOC's and throughout the community.
-Develops a detailed marketing and outreach plan based on quantitative and qualitative information gathered from internal and external sources.
-Refines or develops guidelines for marketing and outreach methods.
-Represents the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center and its CBOC's to a broad and diverse range of officials, groups, and individuals such as federal, state, and local elected officials and their staff; Veteran Service Organizations and their members, local civic organizations
-Works with colleagues within the Office of Business Development to create and build a Jesse Brown V Medical Center brand.
-Develops and distributes outreach materials to include brochures, fact sheets, web content, and other targeted information which highlights the Medical Center services and locations.
-Provides training and information to VA staff, other federal agencies, and community agencies and healthcare providers regarding Jesse Brown VAMC services.
-Coordinates events hosted by officials and coordinates all steps required within an event management process, including facilitating selection of the event time and location, program agenda, management of contracts, and other logistical items.

Clinical Liaison:
-Acts to resolve problems, expedite services, or implement necessary corrective measures within established policies and where appropriate.
-Responsible for the resolution of problems which rise for unique or returning patients.
-Identifies existing and potential problem areas and suggests solutions or alternatives to existing procedures which contribute to these problems.
-Works with medical center and CBOC clinical staff to ensure that new and returning patients are properly dispositioned according to VA customer service standards.
-Assists patients, their families and representatives, and facility staff members in recognizing and removing institutional barriers to access VA Medical Center services.

Administrative Functions:
-Functions as a team member of the Business Development Office (BDO).
-Works collaboratively with BDO colleagues in advancing its mission.
-Organizes administrative, staff, clinical and in-service meetings with regard to marketing and outreach strategy at the medical center and CBOC's.
-Participates in BDO staff meetings.
-Serves on relevant medical center committees as assigned by supervisor.
-Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am -4:30pm
Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual/remote position.
Position Description/PD#: Health System Specialist/PD22052A and PD24267A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

Serves as a training instructor in a vocational or occupational training program in the Education Department of a Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) correctional facility and may also serve as a program coordinator for other vocational/occupational training programs.

Selects and/or develops curriculums which focus on the appropriate vocational training area.

This position has direct responsibility for the delivery of classroom training for vocational and apprenticeship courses in the field/trade of Nail Technician.

Develops a curriculum design and record-keeping system to organize and track student progress through identified course work.

Ensures the training program(s) are implemented and delivered in compliance with Bureau policies, Department of Labor, and Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training regulations, and the standards established by other certifying agencies and organizations.

Serve as apprenticeship program coordinator with responsibility for coordinating the various occupational training programs and classes, as well as responsibilities which include development, review and evaluation of the vocational trades program.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Serves as a Medication Technician in a Federal Bureau of Prisons Institution.

Responsible for the administration and distribution of medication to inmates in various locations, including the Health Services Unit, Special Housing Units, or other designated areas within the institution.

Administers medications to include but not limited to Oral, Topical, Nebulized, Meter Dose Inhaler, and Insulin, in a manner consistent with nationally recognized safe medical practices, to include accurate identification of the patient, medication, dosage, time, and route.

Reports and records adverse medication reactions.

Assists Pharmacist or other appropriate staff member in a variety of pharmacy related activities, including, but not limited to, entry of physician orders into a computerized pharmacy information system, preparation of medications for Pharmacist review, preparation of medication administration records, storage and inventory of pharmacy supplies, etc.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

• Direct the accomplishment of analyses, design studies, layouts, and designs on features for navigation, flood control, vertical construction and related projects.
• Provide technical advice on structural, electrical and mechanical engineering design and supervisor design computations.
• Plan and assign work of subordinates, set and adjust short term priorities and prepares schedule for work completion.
• Evaluate work performances and counsels employees on work and administrative matters.
• Coordinate development of structural, mechanical, and electrical designs and drawings required for projects.
• Oversee development of designs, plans and specifications for difficult mechanical and electrical systems containing unusual features.
• Advise others concerning electrical and mechanical design problems.
• Function as an authority on structural, electrical, mechanical engineering and architectural design matters within the agency.

• Direct the accomplishment of analyses, design studies, layouts, and designs on features for navigation, flood control, vertical construction and related projects.
• Provide technical advice on structural, electrical and mechanical engineering design and supervisor design computations.
• Plan and assign work of subordinates, set and adjust short term priorities and prepares schedule for work completion.
• Evaluate work performances and counsels employees on work and administrative matters.
• Coordinate development of structural, mechanical, and electrical designs and drawings required for projects.
• Oversee development of designs, plans and specifications for difficult mechanical and electrical systems containing unusual features.
• Advise others concerning electrical and mechanical design problems.
• Function as an authority on structural, electrical, mechanical engineering and architectural design matters within the agency.

Responsible for providing a diverse selection of academic, occupational, vocational training, and recreational programs for inmates confined within the institution. Responsible for providing technical support and assistance in all aspects of the education department’s operation

Assists with the maintenance and control of the Education Department records and files and assists with ensuring that all reporting requirements are met.

Responsible for keying education information in the Education Data System (EDS) based on information provided by professional staff.

Records and maintains budgetary data and financial records and is able to provide statistical information to supervisors and staff members.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

 Responsible for the collection and processing of clinical laboratory specimens.

Collect clinical laboratory specimens (human blood) for testing requested by a clinician. Collection of specimens will be accomplished via routine venipuncture and capillary procedures.

Collect other body fluids and clinical specimens (i.e. stool, urine, sputum). Instructs patients on proper collection of specimens such as stool and urine for laboratory analysis.

Responsible for specimen processing and transport. Processing will include, but not be limited to, specimen centrifugation, aliquoting, and mixing.

Assists laboratory staff in a variety of laboratory related activities, including but not limited to, ordering entry into a computerized laboratory information system, preparing laboratory related paperwork, storing and inventorying laboratory supplies.

Receives visitors, determines the nature of the requests, personally providing the information desired when it is of a routine or procedural matter, before referring them to the Associate Warden.

Maintains supervisor’s calendar, takes request for appointments with supervisor and staff.

Serves as a liaison to the Associate Warden, personally processing requests.

Responsible for the preparation in draft and/or final form of material such as memoranda, letters, reports, requests, etc., as assigned.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.