Total 167 job vacancies in Manchester, New Hampshire

The facility Privacy/FOIA Officer has oversight for the data governance program and initiatives in the VHA Medical Center or Healthcare System and its supporting catchment area. The position makes unique facility-level determinations about disclosures, issuance of denials, redactions, access, use and dissemination of federal agency records. The position formulates policy, ensures compliance with federal and state laws and conducts thorough research of federal implementing regulations. Provides guidance while communicating complex information to the Executive leadership, facility staff and outside stakeholders.

Responsibilities include the safeguarding of Government information while supporting accountability and transparency initiatives. The Privacy/FOIA Officer reports directly to a Senior Executive member of the VHA facility (i.e., Facility Director, or Assistant Facility Director) and is solely responsible for all aspects of the Privacy/FOIA Program to include Strategic and Risk analysis, planning, program outreach, coordinating training, developing metrics and ensuring that federally mandated information governance and accountability measures are in place. The work involves implementing unique policies and procedures to manage agency information, providing assistance and services to the general public and VA staff members. The work requires researching, interpreting and applying laws, regulations, policies and guidance for access and disclosure of VA agency records and information.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for hybrid telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Government Information Specialist/PD98843S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

Notifications:

• This position is not a Bargaining Unit position.
• This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay.
• 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 in the Competitive Service.
• Time-in-Grade Restriction: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. The grade may have been in any occupation but must have been held in the Federal 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.
• Veterans' preference does not apply for other current permanent Federal agency employees.

• Leads subordinates on an organized, highly skilled 18-20 person Hotshot Crew providing day-to-day fireline oversite making on-site evaluations of incident conditions, tactical decisions and determining appropriate responses.
• Determines preparedness and suppression needs, facilitates procurement, formulates and prepares project plans.
• Develops and implements a training program for fire suppression principles, fireline construction, and fire mop-up.
• Execute prescribed burn plans for complex burn projects.
• Evaluates work performance of subordinates, setting standards, monitoring, and final evaluating of subordinate performance.
• Identifies and analyzes suppression tactics and strategies on the fires.

This position is located in the Joint Forces Headquarters-State, Logistics Directorate (J-4), Surface Maintenance Facility. The purpose of the position is to serve as an inspector of surface maintenance equipment to ensure that physical and operating characteristics are within acceptable standards and specifications. Duties involve complex inspection work that requires a wide variety of inspection processes and techniques. May assist higher graded inspectors, as required.

• Inspects a large variety of heavy-duty mobile equipment (i.e., combat, tactical, etc.) and automotive vehicles (i.e., attack tanks, large cranes, tank retrievers, fire trucks, bridge transporters, armored vehicle launched bridges, bulldozers, road graders, crawler tractors, power shovels, self propelled earth compacting equipment, self propelled artillery, etc.). May also inspect heavy artillery, small arms, powered support and other equipment or components of equal or lesser complexity. May assist higher-graded inspectors to perform inspections on equipment repairs.
• Inspects complex, interrelated mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic and electrical systems, equipment and their components while in operation or in a standby condition. Inspects and performs tests to braking, steering, and differential systems, which are mechanically integrated with the transmission; to large engines, which directly power multiple hydraulic and pneumatic systems; to intricate fuel injection systems; to turret stabilization systems; and to other systems combined in a single, complex mechanical assembly. Uses specially designed testing methods and test equipment such as computerized test sets, precision gauges, electronic sensors, injector test stands, engine scopes, etc., to assure that tolerance and safety factors have been met.
• Inspects equipment to determine repairs needed. Utilizes established Maintenance Expenditure Limits (MEL) to evaluate economic feasibility of repair(s). Considers a variety of factors such as cost and availability of parts, man-hours, and impact of time constraints on the mission to assess whether repair is economical. Recommends to a higher echelon to condemn equipment when the repair costs exceed the established MEL. Prepares lists of needed repairs, parts, and man-hours authorized. Performs in-process inspections to assure that equipment is being repaired in accordance with pertinent requirements. Performs final inspection, certifying that equipment is in satisfactory operating condition, or rejects the work and returns the equipment to the repair shop with specific reports prescribing additional repairs.
• Serves as inspector on Command Maintenance Evaluation Teams (COMET) and/or as a member of Maintenance Assistance and Instruction Teams (MAIT).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

DUTIES MAY INCLUDE HOWEVER ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Maintains a positive therapeutic relationships by displaying respect for human dignity with patient, families and/or significant others utilizing learned communication skills.
• Begins to utilize observation skills for data collection, reporting and recording patient/resident observations
• Learning to performs aspects of nursing care to meet patient's needs for the following under close supervision and with direction/guidance from a
• Preceptor:
  • Personal Hygiene
  • Physical comfort
  • Activity, Exercise, Rest
  • Nutrition
  • Elimination
  • Prevention of Skin Breakdown
  • Rehabilitative Aspects of Care
• Beginning to engage in-group activities such as off-station trips, reality orientation, current events and other therapeutic groups.
• Learning to utilize principles of proper body mechanics while caring for patients.
• Reports patient observations to the RN and or other members of the treatment team.
• Is trained to set up patient care related equipment
• Organizes and obtains routine supplies and equipment.
• Assist with orienting patient/family to unit routines and policies.
• Work as a cooperative, courteous member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Safeguarding the patient's right to privacy by judiciously protecting information of a confidential nature.
• Uses proper safety practices.
• Learning to utilize equipment and supplies according to procedures.
• Learning to utilize principles of proper body mechanics and follows procedures for use of patient care equipment to prevent injury to self or others in all settings such as utilization of lifting equipment.
• Must be poised and articulate in communicating with people of varied educational, ethnic and
  cultural backgrounds.
• Makes caring for the veteran his/her priority in all aspects of work.
• Willing to work cooperatively as a member of a team in all assignments, and is learning to be an effective team member.
• Consistently adheres to information security policies and procedures and complies with all provisions of the access security agreement.
• Will report all known information security incidents or violations to the Information Security Officer immediately, as well as report all known privacy incidents or violations to the supervisor and/or the Privacy Officer immediately.

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The Advanced Level Medical Support Assistant (MSA) serves as a Clinic Clerk and is a foundational role within the Radiology Service Team to include all interdisciplinary clinics and call centers that support the initiative as well as the Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). The primary duties of the Medical Support Assistant (Advanced) may include but are not limited to:

• Performs receptionist and customer service duties
• Maintains appointment schedules for one or more outpatient clinics
• Assists with clinic access contingency plans by adjusting appointment times, locations and dates
• Coordinates information between the professional staff and patients
• Updates and verifies demographic information
• Schedules appointments
• Collects Insurance information
• Manages consultation requests and electronic waitlist
• Notifies patients of scheduled appointments
• Abides by federal privacy and confidentiality regulations
• Assures quality assurance/performance improvement administrative functions are carried out
• Screens/receives phone calls in a courteous and timely manner
• Determines the nature of requests and provides information
• Participates in daily team huddles and weekly team meetings
• Assists with the Beneficiary Travel Program or with Health Benefits Office

Manages the VTP Program at the facility and VTS Drivers/Motor Vehicle Operators provide safe and reliable transportation to Veterans who require assistance traveling to and from VA health care facilities and authorized non-VA health care appointments within the Medical Center's catchment area. Manages demand against available resources to increase access to medical care through the Medical Centers organic transportation resources. VTS also collaborates with service providers in local communities to serve Veterans' transportation needs. VTS works with a network of transportation options for Veterans through joint efforts with VA's Office of Rural Health and organizations, such as Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs) community transportation providers; federal, state and local government transportation agencies; non-profits and Veterans Transportation Community Living Initiative (VTCLI) grantees. The Mobility Manager is the local administrator of the Vet Ride System and is responsible of granting certain delegated access rights to facility staff.

Orchestrates travel for the Medical Centers BT eligible enrollees through mileage reimbursement and contracted travel modes. The staff adjudicates mileage, lodging, meals, common carrier, SMT reimbursement requests, determines eligibility and processes payments for eligible Veterans in support of costs incurred while traveling to and from VA health care facilities. The BT program also administers all BT transportation related contracts. The program may also provide pre-approved transportation solutions and arrange SMT at the request of VA.

The incumbent manages the Medical Center's Veterans Transportation Program services under the AD within the VAMC by planning, developing, evaluating, marketing and directing key administrative activities in multiple programs related to transportation system for Veterans, active duty service members, Caregivers and others in metropolitan and rural/remote rural areas, especially those which are disabled, frail, elderly or receiving life dependent treatments (dialysis, chemo therapy, radiation therapy, etc.). Incumbent works closely and routinely with other services within the Medical Center, including, but not limited to: Business Office (HAS); Fleet Management; Medicine Service; Social Work Service; Nursing; Voluntary Service; Primary Care, Mental Health, Homeless and Rehabilitation.

Provides analysis and development of the VTP policy, participates in pilot programs (homeless support, program technologies, etc.) and researches transportation alternatives

Provides personnel management and administrative support for the Veteran Transportation Program. Acts as a liaison with the Human Resources office, performs/coordinates personnel actions, maintains personnel-related records such as performance ratings, position descriptions, awards and proficiencies for Veterans Transportation Program staff.

Manages the Medical Center transportation budget, analyzes organizational budgets, and provides advice and recommendations to Medical Center Associate Director, Medical Center Chief Financial Officer and CBO VTP Program Staff, as appropriate, including critical budget areas and all Transportation program matters. Monitors budget allocation and execution to insure that operating program objectives are met.

The incumbent analyzes and evaluates on a quantitative and qualitative basis the effectiveness of programs or operations in meeting established goals and objectives. Manages the Medical Center transportation program quality assurance programs. Directs and conducts studies, designs flow charts, analyzes findings, and makes recommendations for performance improvement programs related to the Medical Center's patient transportation program.

The Mobility Manager assures that VA performance measures and standards issued by various accrediting, regulatory and higher agency authorities pertaining to the Medical Center's patient transportation program are met. Maximizes the potential of the Veterans Transportation Program to improve Beneficiary Travel, reduction of Missed Opportunities (no-shows and cancelations by patient) and Medical Center operations.

Operating according to Medical Center and VHA policy, the incumbent manages the VTS/BT Program at the VA Medical Center. Incumbent performs the administrative and personnel management functions relative to staff supervised. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff, which are clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system. Observes and evaluates employees' performance.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Mobility Transportation Specialist/PD00845A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

• Serves as a Child and Youth Program Assistant in a Child and Youth Services program and maintains control of and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth.
• Plans, coordinates, and conducts activities that meet the physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs for program participants based on the group and individual children and youth.
• Establishes a program environment that sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions with other children, youth, and adults.
• Helps prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules and provides program options for children with special requirements.
• Maintains program participation data and complete daily report.

What will I do in this position if hired?

In this position, you will serve as a Historic Preservation Specialist for Region Two in New York, NY.

Typical assignments include:

• Receiving proposed federal actions in the applicable system (EMIS, GM) and triages to determine NHPA review actions required.
• Reviewing FEMA or Applicant actions for compliance with NHPA Section 106 during the Response to and/or Recovery from disasters; and for Mitigation, and other non-disaster actions.
• Working independently or as part of a team to support multiple and varied collective efforts (sometimes simultaneously) while adhering to set schedules and priorities.
• Conducting analysis to document impacts to the cultural and historic resources.
• Drafting consultations, writing reports, documents findings and determinations, and Records of Environmental Consideration (RECs).

What else do I need to know?

At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters, and every employee at FEMA has a role in emergency management. Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions.

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

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

FEMA is committed to ensuring that its workforce reflects the diversity of the nation. At FEMA, our workforce includes the many identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, ages, cultures, and beliefs of the people we serve. To learn about FEMA's ongoing diversity and inclusion efforts, reasonable accommodation process, and the FEMA Core Values, please visit www.fema.gov.

• Serves as a Child and Youth Program Assistant in a Child and Youth Services program and maintains control of and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth.
• Plans, coordinates, and conducts activities that meet the physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs for program participants based on the group and individual children and youth.
• Establishes a program environment that sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions with other children, youth, and adults.
• Helps prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules and provides program options for children with special requirements.
• Maintains program participation data and complete daily report.

• Supervises children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities and on field trips, outings, and special events.
• Plans, coordinates, and conducts activities for program participants based on observed needs of individual children and youth. Prepares and implements program options for children and youth with special requirements.
• Instructs team members in specific tasks and job techniques; makes available written instructions, reference materials, and supplies. Explains program guidance, procedures, policies, and directives to team members.
• Uses designated evaluation materials to ensure assigned area is in compliance with, Dept of Defense (DoD), and local installation standards. Ensures assigned area maintains standards for DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent.
• Completes training requirements using approved service materials to include designated training modules. Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Supervises children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities and on field trips, outings, and special events.
• Plans, coordinates, and conducts activities for program participants based on observed needs of individual children and youth. Prepares and implements program options for children and youth with special requirements.
• Instructs team members in specific tasks and job techniques; makes available written instructions, reference materials, and supplies. Explains program guidance, procedures, policies, and directives to team members.
• Uses designated evaluation materials to ensure assigned area is in compliance with, Dept of Defense (DoD), and local installation standards. Ensures assigned area maintains standards for DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent.
• Completes training requirements using approved service materials to include designated training modules. Performs other related duties as assigned.