Total 67 Manager level Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in KBR Tower, USA, Houston, 601 Jefferson Street, Texas

Major Duties:

Policy Program Development and Management:
The incumbent manages the SOUTH TEXAS VETERANS HEALTH CARE SYSTEM (STVHCS) policy and standard operating procedures (SOP) program and governance documents in accordance with VA, VHA, and VISN 17 policy, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) and other applicable federal laws and regulations. The incumbent is responsible for systematically ensuring the control and life cycle of Policies and Procedures that are created and developed throughout the facility. This includes creation or receipt, processing, distribution, review, organization, storage and retrieval, and final disposition of policies, SOPs, and other official documents, in accordance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, including the Federal Records Act of 1950, VA and VHA policy, and other applicable federal laws and regulations

Publications Management:
The Management and Program Assistant (Policy and Publications Manager) electronically manages all aspects of coordination, receipt, tracking, revision, and updating of all regulations, manuals, and directives from VACO, Networks or VBA and external agencies, ensuring proper distribution, coordination, and signature for the Office of the Director, or pertinent Services throughout the entire STVHCS. As the subject matter expert for the STVHCS, provides guidance, direction, and instruction regarding electronic revision and updates to Services per applicable guidelines, to ensure standardization, appropriate review and coordination by pertinent program officials. The incumbent is accountable for reviewing all systems policies in collaboration with system staff to ensure compliance with VHA Directives, Office of the Inspector General (OIG), the Joint Commission (TJC) and all other regulatory requirements.

OQPS ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT:
The incumbent is an integral part of the QPS team and will reinforce and ensure all aspects of the Administration of OQPS are maintained including, but not limited to, timekeeping, accreditation survey preparation, reporting, action plan development, maintaining the QPS SharePoint, scheduling meetings, and ensuring QPS processes are kept up to date. The team often receives short-notice tasks and important missions, and the incumbent will be part of supporting those mission objectives or fulfilling those tasks as assigned by the Chief Quality Officer. This supports the overall effort of managing and maintaining support to the Medical Center Director and at times the executive leadership team. The incumbent will analyze and evaluate information and possess working knowledge related to principles, concepts, and practices applicable to QQPS administrative work. Administrative work involves exercising judgment, personal responsibility and accomplishing tasks by identifying options, and determining regulatory requirements in support of STX and OQPS.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday / 0730-1600
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 telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Management and Program Assistant (Policy and Publications Manager)/PD00814O
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

• Independently plans and delivers technically competent care to patients with complex needs in alignment with the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice
• Manages the care of patients, while organizing and prioritizing patient care needs, and ensuring assigned tasks are completed
• Functions as an emerging leader in providing direction to staff to identify, implement and evaluate patient care needs
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure the plan of care is achieved
• Provides and directs others in Veteran/patient driven care that optimizes the patient's experience, satisfaction, and/or safety for a team of patients
• Maintains professional boundaries to protect patient vulnerabilities and act in the best interest of the patient, Role models and displays ethical behavior
• Recognizes ethical issues related to professional nursing practice and models appropriate action by providing and directing others in the provision of care following established policies and ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses
• Models High reliability principles and I CARE values to improve patient outcomes
• Demonstrates knowledge over a wide range of job responsibilities, effectively communicating with individuals and groups to build a strong sense of teamwork and purpose
• Actively contributes to the collaboration process and clearly communicates ideas to promote team success. Makes meaningful and challenging contributions for the betterment of the work group
• Demonstrates compassion for self and others. Makes sound decisions under pressure. Effectively handles multiple demands, anticipates and resolves conflicts
• Is consistent and dependable in carrying out responsibilities and exercises sound judgement
• Promotes collaborative behavior and team efforts. Is confident of abilities, effectively initiates solutions and, is alert to new opportunities, techniques, and approaches
• Shares knowledge and learning opportunities that enhance current nursing practice for self and others
• Shares knowledge gained from self-directed professional development activities
• Provides constructive feedback to others
• Educates colleagues and/or students and serves as a preceptor or mentor
• Models the application of evidence-based practice/research with peers to improve patient care
• Models effective resource utilization through the delegation of cost-effective care delivery
• Recruits' peers to participate in unit level performance improvement activities
• Integrates individual preferences and goals into evidence-based decision-making

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Social Work: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Social-Worker-Career-Flyer.pdf

Screening/Assessment/Diagnosis
The Post 9/11 M2VA Transition and Care Management (TCM) Social Worker independently
evaluates Veterans and family members/significant others situation and arrives at a reasoned
conclusion. Interprets and explains VA's treatment and benefit programs. Provides
comprehensive case management services to Post-911 Veterans referred to the program.

Treatment Planning/Goal Setting
Works with patients and families who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric, medical and
social problems. Independently provides crisis management and develops psychosocial
treatment plans in coordination with interdisciplinary team members.

Supportive Counseling/Education
The incumbent provides the Veteran and as appropriate the Veteran's family, caregiver and /or
significant other with ongoing supportive counseling.

Resources and Referrals
Develops a resource file of VA and community social service programs. Finds a suitable means
of treatment to help Veterans and/or significant others cope with issues related to transitioning
from active duty.

Advocacy
Acts as an advocate when it serves the best interest of the Veteran/family. When appropriate
and feasible, conducts education and encourages the Veteran/family to advocate on own behalf,
thus fostering a sense of independence and empowerment.

Outreach
Incumbent participates and assists in planning and executing outreach events for the purpose
of providing education and expedited access to enrollment in VA health care.

Patient Education/Health Promotion and Prevention
Provides education related to the Veteran's VA entitlements, eligibility, services and programs,
as well as community resources for medical and mental health needs.

Professional Evaluation/Education/Training/Supervision/Mentoring
Manages evaluation of the professional services provided. Devises methods of obtaining data
and evaluates data to determine the effectiveness of treatment. Identifies consistent qualities of
successful treatment and of failed treatment.

Performs other duties as assigned by the Post 9/11 Program Manager.

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of existing pay, higher or unique qualifications, or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.
Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: Social Worker (Post 9/11 M2VA)
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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

The primary purpose of this position will serve as the principal advisor and coordinator in the areas of EEO, Affirmative Employment, the Civil Rights External Programs, Diversity Management and ADR-Mediation. Duties will include but may not be limited to the following:

• Advises senior management on EEO issues/problems, EEO laws, regulations, and policies.
• Analyzes and addresses workplace conflicts, EEO complaints, and barriers to EEO.
• Recommends ADR and coordinates ADR complaints resolved with legal advisor.
• Contacts supervisors/managers and obtains information, documents, and signatures that supports management's decisions and actions.
• Assists individuals and groups in resolving employment disputes. Provides assistance to managers, employees, and groups to resolve sensitive and often moderately complex work-related issues and disputes.
• Conducts studies and analysis to identify program goals that may conflict with policies and practices, disciplinary and adverse actions, reassignments, job training, sexual harassment, and reprisal based on factors of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, and disability. Gathers program data that reflect the effectiveness and efficiency and recommend EEO process improvements.
• Applies knowledge of human resources management practices including recruitment and selection methods, the use of employment agencies, promotion practices, disciplinary procedures, and functions of labor agreements.
• Performs other duties as necessary.

• Develops and implements mishap prevention, countermeasures, and hazard abatement procedures.
• Develops safety and health promotion programs consisting of safety awards, seasonal safety, employee workplace safety awareness, media, and social communication tools.
• Principal advisor to The Adjutant General.
• Responsible for developing, planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, executing, and evaluating SOH-related matters of mission execution.
• Identifies and manages personnel, safety contracting, and funding resources necessary to support program directives.
• manages and executes a complex SOEH program for a broad occupational field involving a wide variety of changing, high risk operations, environmental conditions, and hazardous materials.
• Develops and annually reviews the State SOH Plan to include all applicable Army SOH functional areas.
• Develops State safety policy and Standard Operating Procedures for SOH programs.
• Manages, executes, monitors and evaluates installation SOH functional Safety and Occupational Health Programs for effective implementation.
• Develops the State SOH Plan to include applicability of fourteen Army SOH functional areas.
• Development of applicable local policy and procedures for State SOH programs.
• Reviews ASOHMS Implementation strategy, Explosives Safety Site Plan submissions, and risk assessments, and deviations to safety standards.
• Reviews workplace safety hazard tracking logs, NGB safety assessment data, and unit SOPs to ensure safety and Risk Management are integrated and controls are established for identified hazards.
• Plans, assigns, and evaluates work of subordinates.
• Schedules and ensures timely completion of qualification training for subordinate safety employees.
• Reviews and recommends expenses comparable to within-grade increases, overtime, and employee travel.
• Ensures the regular inspection of facilities, workplaces, operations, explosives storage, and training ranges are conducted by qualified safety professionals.
• Conducts annual assessments of ground safety programs, radiation and laser safety, range safety, explosive safety, and aviation safety programs.
• Establishes, trains, and advises personnel on the integration of Risk Management processes and assist leaders in implementation of installation SOH programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on age-specific components
• Responsible for the coordination of care focused on patient transition through the continuum of care, patient and family education, patient self-management after discharge, and support factors that impact customer satisfaction
• Considers all characteristics of the individual, including age and life stages, state of health, race and culture, values, and previous experiences
• Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines.
• Collaborates with all members of the interdisciplinary team
• Core elements of performance include knowledge and active participation in unit level quality improvement processes and initiatives as well as customer service programs
• Independently plans and delivers technically competent care to patients with complex needs
• Provides leadership in identifying and addressing ethical issues that impact patients and staff
• Delegates care in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner
• Maintains current knowledge of multi-disciplinary resources, programs and services
• Maintains privacy and confidentiality of all patient information, including electronic, print and conversations
• Actively participates in policies, procedures, and standards to promote evidence-based patient-driven care
• Demonstrates professional communication and conduct
• Recognizes and supports Suicide Prevention initiatives
• Compliance with various Isolation Precautions and Infection Control Guidelines
• Skills in time management, priority setting, assessment and urgent intervention are essential for this unit
• Participation in High Reliability Organization (HRO) & professional governance initiatives
• Promotes evidence-based best practices and nurse sensitive indicators (including but not limited to Falls Prevention, Hospital Associated Infection Prevention, Medication error prevention, Safe Patient Handling, and Skin Safety)

• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Responsible for managing Agricultural Quarantine Inspection (AQI) and/or Domestic programs as follows:
• Designing regulatory, survey, control, and/or eradication efforts.
• Representing Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) in cooperative programs.
• Developing survey, treatment, and/or inspection initiative in order to facilitate exports of agricultural products.
• Overseeing the planning and management of inspections, treatments, and survey/eradication programs as well as the enforcement of quarantines.
• Providing guidance to the first-level supervisors who initiate and modify techniques and procedures to meet changing program requirements.
• Developing and maintaining cooperative relations with customers, stakeholders, regulated entities, and other Federal and local governmental agencies.

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT & will remain open until February 24, 2025, or until all positions are filled. The first cut-off date is December 6, 2024. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.

Applicants will remain active for 3 months after their initial application is received and/or updated. After that time, you must update your application through your USAJobs account if you would like to be made active again for possible consideration during the open period.

• Designated first-line supervisory authority and is responsible and accountable for the 24/7 operation of their assigned units and provides coverage for other NMs as needed.
• Responsible and accountable for the direction and supervision of specific orientation, training, development of staff, and evaluation of individual staff performance.
• Functions as a role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor providing leadership to the team.
• Influence care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence based cutting-edge programs/processes.
• Engages in professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth.
• Adhere to ethical principles in decision-making, fostering accountability at personal, organizational, and staff levels.
• Equip staff with tools for culturally competent care and promotes a culture of accountability for high-quality, cost-effective outcomes.
• Cultivates alliances across the care continuum, building trust through active listening, engagement, and emotional intelligence.
• Contributes to the development of care delivery models and environmental design, ensuring evidence-based, accessible, affordable, and equitable patient care.
• Ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Aligns nursing/clinical objectives with organizational strategic outcomes, participating in strategy planning and execution.
• They promote an inclusive workplace valuing diversity to achieve the organizations vision and mission.
• Maintains knowledge and ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, Directives, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOP).
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates delivery of care based on age specific components.
• Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team and participating in process improvement initiatives.

*** Non-Bargaining Position ***

Advise Health Care System senior management on EEO issues/problems, EEO laws, regulations, and policies. Analyze and address workplace conflicts, EEO complaints, and barriers to equal employment opportunity. Meet with managers and/or supervisors in an effort to resolve the problem at this level. Recommends Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and coordinates complaints resolved in ADR with the Health Care System's legal advisor. Obtains signatures of all parties involved in ADR prior to forwarding to the Director for concurrence.

Incumbent will assist individuals and groups in resolving employment disputes. Incumbent provides informal assistance to managers, employees, and groups in resolving sensitive and often moderately complex work-related issues and disputes. Incumbent works with individual parties to understand the basic nature of the dispute, the issues involved, and the positions of the various parties to facilitate resolution.

Identify programs goals that may conflict with existing policies or practices, disciplinary and adverse actions, reassignments, job training, sexual harassment, and reprisal, based on factors of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, and disability. Conduct periodic evaluations of the workforce. Gather program data that reflect the effectiveness and efficiency. Meet with managers to discuss workforce profile(s) that may indicate improvements in EEO area(s). General knowledge of human resources management practices including recruitment and selection methods, the use of employment agencies, promotion practices, disciplinary procedures, and the functions of labor agreements.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Telework: Ad-hoc Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual/remote position.
Position Description/PD#: Equal Employment Manager / PD740-0123-0
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized for a highly qualified candidate.

• Reviews requirements, identifies project scope and processes, reviews specific issues, and oversees tests and analyses to help determine technical and operational requirements.
• Receives and evaluates contractors' deliverables, formulates and coordinates Statements of Work, subtasks, and participates in contractors' In Process Reviews.
• Integrates the various subsystems engineering products to ensure proper interfacing and attainment of established objectives.
• Presents, analyzes, and verifies data, techniques, methodologies and formats associated with budget and program development.
• Provides product/project advice to executive level managers.
• Represents organization in meetings, conferences, and briefings, and provides product/project advice or elaborates on technical issues.
• Utillizes strict Configuration Control methods to manage central hardware and software changes.

They function as a role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor providing leadership to the team. They influence care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting-edge programs/processes. The ANM engages in professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth. They adhere to ethical principles in decision-making, fostering accountability at personal, organizational, and staff levels. They equip staff with tools for culturally competent care and promotes a culture of accountability for high-quality, cost-effective outcomes. They cultivate alliances across the care continuum, building trust through active listening, engagement, and emotional intelligence.
The ANM contributes to the development of care delivery models and environmental design, ensuring evidence-based, accessible, affordable, and equitable patient care. Ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards. Aligns nursing/clinical objectives with organizational strategic outcomes, participating in strategy planning and execution. They promote an inclusive workplace valuing diversity to achieve the organizations vision and mission. The ANM maintains knowledge and ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, Directives, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOP).

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 07:30am-04:00pm; Position will include occasional off tours and weekends. May be required to work other shifts, be on call, work weekends and/or holidays as patient care and needs of the service require. Should operational needs dictate, candidates must be willing to work within other units (including community based outpatient clinics, for example) to assist and support continuation of the provision of care/services.
Compressed/Flexible: Available
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

• Plans organizes and directs the activities for the training wing safety office ensuring that the safety program complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs
• Serves as a principal safety and occupational health manager. This includes Occupational Safety SNCO.
• Represent Safety branch with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
• Implements plans, policies and procedures ensuring compliance with safety codes and standards.
  
• Prepares supplements to regulations and manuals and develop specialized local regularizations defining mishap prevention, handling, and storage procedures based on interpretation and or adaptation of higher command instructions and policies formulated by other federal government agencies.

1. Operational Management:

• Daily Operations: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the fitness centre, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Facility Maintenance: Ensure the facility, including equipment and amenities, is well-maintained and in good working order.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Implement and enforce health and safety standards, including regular inspections and emergency procedures.

2. Staff Management:

• Recruitment & Training: Hire, train, and manage staff, including fitness instructors, administrative personnel, and support staff.
• Scheduling: Develop staff schedules and ensure adequate coverage during peak times and special events.
• Performance Management: Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and address any issues related to staff performance or behavior.

3. Customer Service:

• Member Relations: Address member inquiries, concerns, and feedback to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Membership Sales: Oversee membership sales, renewals, and retention strategies. Work on increasing membership numbers and managing promotions.
• Program Development: Develop and manage fitness programs, classes, and events that meet the needs and interests of members.

VA St. Louis Health Care System is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. Together, we strive to create and maintain a working and learning environment that promotes professional growth and teamwork. We offer an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment where we celebrate our individual differences and unite as a team toward a common goal of providing outstanding service to our Nation's Veterans.

Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leads a crew to accomplish assigned projects and daily operational functions;
• Ensures awareness of trade techniques and practices;
• Demonstrates proper work methods and works along with others;
• Provides staff with daily tasks and follows up to confirm completion;
• Checks work while in progress and when finished;
• Discusses with supervisor the training requirements, problems and other issues;
• Assists in developing plans for storage and arrangement of stock;
• Advises workers on guidelines or special instruction to meet deadlines;
• Consolidates materials to provide maximum space utilization and protection of materials;
• Coordinates incoming and outgoing shipments and placement of materials;
• Serves as a senior member of the warehouse project team when involved with special projects;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The duties include but are not limited to:

• Adhere to ethical principles in decision-making, fostering accountability at personal, organizational, and staff levels.
• Equip staff with tools for culturally competent care and promotes a culture of accountability for high-quality, cost-effective outcomes.
• Participates in the development of care delivery models and environmental design, ensuring evidence-based, accessible, affordable, and equitable patient care.
• Ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Aligns nursing/clinical objectives with organizational strategic outcomes, participating in strategy planning and execution.
• Maintains knowledge and ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, directives, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOP).
• Responsible to the assigned rating and approving supervisors and is accountable to the Associate Director of Patient Care Services (ADPCS).