Total 4 Information Technology job vacancies in Augusta, Maine

• You will disassemble, repair, and assemble machinery and equipment components such as hoist, travel, swing, and boom assemblies.
• You will remove, install, and align travel, hoist, brake, and drive motors, gasoline and diesel engines.
• You will fabricate eight inch piping to exhaust systems.
• You perform machining operations associated with repairs such as: reboring, cylinders, bearings, bushings, turning or grinding shafts, pistons, brake drums, wheels, and manufacture of replacement parts.

• Troubleshoot, repair, modify and maintain a variety of construction, industrial, combat, tactical, and power generation equipment.
• Repair and replace components of the cooling, braking, exhaust, power train, or hydraulic systems on a combat and tactical, automotive, and powered support equipment.
• Remove, adjust, or replace defective or worn parts and components.
• Perform operational inspections and ensure vehicles are properly serviced and repaired.
• Perform preventative maintenance checks and services.
• Perform minor body work.
• Assist higher graded repairers in the performance of more complex repairs such as removing, repairing or replacing major components such as engines, transmissions, differentials, steering boxes, and fuel injection pumps.
• Operate motor vehicles to check work.

The incumbent serves as a Lead Health Systems Specialist - C&P Specialist. They are assigned to the Credentialing and Privileging (C&P) Office at a VA Medical Center (VAMC) and is responsible for providing lead administrative, consulting, technical direction and support to the C&P Specialists, C&P Manager and to program operations. They perform a variety of C&P duties in an extremely complex VAMC or Health Care System (HCS) environment which is constantly evolving.

Duties include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Providing oversight and input regarding compliance with VHA policies, directives, memos, notices, The Joint Commission (TJC) standards, recommendations by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) and Government Accountability Office (GAO) and other internal or external auditors and reviewers as appropriate.
• Collecting relevant data and making informed decisions to ensure qualified health care professionals are providing appropriate care in appropriate settings.
• Considered a subject matter expert (SME) to providers and service chiefs regarding routine and complex matters related to C&P including provider competence for the ongoing provider practice evaluation (OPPE) and focused provider practice evaluation (FPPE).
• Serves as lead specialist over a group of C&P Specialists. Responsible for assigning, monitoring, and reviewing the work performed by subordinate team members.
• Trains or arranges for the training of team members in methods and techniques of technical skills and team building and working in teams to accomplish tasks or projects.
• Maintains reference materials, project files and relevant background documents and makes available policies, procedures, and written instructions from the C&P manager.
• Serves as a first level point of contact for the offices specialists by providing high-level consultation advice and guidance and serves as a first level diffuser in difficult situations.
• Participates in policy and decision-making initiatives.
• Ensures quality assurance in the VAMC's C&P program.
• Utilizes evaluation results to make suggestions and improve organization/program performance.
• Conducts and oversees internal controls and audits.
• Serves as a consultant and provides guidance to VAMC leadership and C&P Office Specialists on all matters pertaining to the facility's C&P program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.
• 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 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 a AFGE Bargaining Unit position.
• This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay.

This position is located at the JFHQ-State, Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics (DCSLOG) (G4/J4), Sustainment Automation Support Management Office (SASMO). The primary purpose of this position is to provide support for Automated Logistics Information Systems and Programs to all Stat/Territory activities/organizations and perform a wide range of specialized methods/techniques for planning; analyzing and identifying problems in order to develop and implement resolutions to administrative and systemic programs throughout the organization.

DUTIES:

1. Serves as an advisor to the Supervisory Logistics Information Technology (LIT) Specialist (SASMO) and Systems Administrator on all Combat Service Support (CSS) Automated Logistics Systems and Programs. Exercises knowledge and oversight for all matters pertaining to the fielding and operation of Automated Logistics System and Programs. Utilizes an extensive knowledge of logistics programs/operations and a clear understanding of automated systems to manage projects and programs for systems integration of CSS automation. Identifies funding requirements to support SASMO operations, justifies and submits budget requirements for State/Territory operating budget, and executes funds received. Is the technical expert within the State/Territory responsible for providing technical and functional guidance for serviced Automated Logistics Systems and Programs. Serves as project leader/supervisor responsible for developing, assigning, and coordinating duties and projects for LIT systems administrators. Serves as the senior LIT systems administrator responsible for planning, coordinating, modifying, implementing, and troubleshooting to support customer needs. Reviews SASMO Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure they are current (i.e., help desk, repair operations, etc.). Evaluates trouble tickets escalated from the help desk, setting priorities on a weekly and monthly basis. Coordinates automation initiatives with State G6 and G3 elements. Operates as the Quality Control Specialist for the Quality Control Program and Quality Control Plan. Oversees a variety of studies, analyses, and reports regarding the integrity of all LIT systems. Conducts quality inspections, customer feedback, and continuous improvement initiatives associated with the Quality Control Plan. (35%)

2. Perform Software conversion, hardware fielding and continuous support. Researches and resolves hardware, software, and applications program problems by troubleshooting and working with user, NGB support agencies, and/or manufacturer/vendors/representatives as required. Develops/implements programs to ensure software and vulnerabilities updates are applied in proper order. Coordinates and communicates with Department of the Army (DA), National Guard Bureau (NGB), and Program Executive Office/Program Manager, regarding CSS operations and automated systems support, problem resolution, software upgrades and change packages. Assists functional users in automated CSS systems management and operation. Provides advisory services for functional users. Provides requested information gathered through the analysis of available documentation such as functional user manuals, regulations, operations manuals, and technical support manuals. Provides assistance to functional users in the identification of computer problems, troubleshooting diagnostics and resolution of technical problems identified in trouble tickets and initial setup of serviced Automated Logistics System computers to include loading software, configuring modem and network card(s), assigning Internet Protocol (IP) addresses with correct subnet, connectivity to the network as required, coordinating with other support personnel and completing technical inspections. Provide hands on technical support to all State/Territory unit Logistics Automation Systems in order to provide uninterrupted operation and support. Resolves issues and problems concerning the effectiveness and efficiency of automated logistical systems administrative and systemic work operations. Utilizes knowledge of logistics management principles, policies, and procedures to implement, establish, and execute operational plans and policies for the Automated Logistics Systems. Represents the DCSLOG as the primary POC responsible for the functional implementation and sustainment of varied automation information management systems. (15%)

3. Analyzes requirements, manages, and coordinates automated logistics information system hardware and peripherals pertaining to the receipt, distribution, installation, and life cycle management of devices that are directed to be managed at unit/State/Territory level. Installs, tests, and evaluates automated logistics information system hardware. Manages the State/Territory CSS automation hardware tactical computer exchange (TCX) (aka equipment float) program and ensures accountability of exchanges.