Total 232 Others job vacancies in Austin, Texas, United States of America

Assist the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel in responding to questions from agency staff related to conflicts-or-interest and financial disclosure concerns. Provides authoritative legal advice and formal opinions on criminal and correctional law issues, torts, liability, labor and employment, procurement, appropriations ethics, and FOIA/Privacy Act.

Serves as legal advisor on difficult and substantive legal problems affecting the plans and operations of several related programs. Conducts research on legal issues that affect a significant segment of public interest. Serves as an organizational or agency representative for discussions regarding legal issues in a specialty area, for example copy rights. Addresses legal issues that are specific to the specialty area. Provides legal assistance in litigation involving CSOSA and PSA (Pretrial Services Agency), e.g., prepares answers to interrogatories, draft pleadings, performs legal research of complex legal issues for use at trial, provides advisory assistance to U.S. Attorneys in trial and appellate presentation.

Incumbent prepares investigative reports and position papers, based on CSOSA policy, statutory authority and case law. Prepares authoritative descriptive and background reports, compilations, surveys, comparisons of laws and bills, and other written products on significant legal issues of national or international significance.

This position in the Office of Legal Counsel ("OLC") of the Solicitor's Office. OLC is responsible for developing, managing and monitoring the Department's ethics program and financial disclosure reporting program in accordance with applicable statutes and regulations. OLC is responsible for providing advice and counsel on ethics to the Department of Labor and the Secretary and serves as the Department's liaison with the U.S. Office of Government Ethics. It also has principal responsibility for legal services in connection with the Department's legislative responsibilities. OLC provides advice on legal areas related to federal government operations, including administrative law, the Federal Vacancies Reform Act, and the authorities of the Inspector General and the Government Accountability Office.
Major duties/responsibilities of the position include:

• Assisting the Associate Solicitor for Legal Counsel in developing, managing and monitoring the Department's ethics program in accord with applicable statutes and regulations.
• Serving as an adviser on ethics issues and related conduct of DOL officials and employees arising under applicable ethics statutes and regulations;
• Developing and conducting ethics training for various audiences either independently or with others in the office;
• Managing the financial disclosure program by reviewing and certifying reports, as well as conducting training sessions.
• Providing legal expertise and advice to senior Department Officials in response to complex and/or sensitive questions or fact situations in the ethics area;
• Providing advice and guidance to employees on the Hatch Act, including trainings.
• Providing advice and guidance to DOL officials concerning the Federal Vacancies Reform Act; and
• Assisting the Associate Solicitor as needed in addressing a variety of complex administrative law and other federal governmental operations issues.

• Plan and assign work, develop performance standards and evaluate work of subordinates, effect minor disciplinary measures, arrange training needs of employees, interview candidates and recommend promotions, reassignments, or appointments.
• Collaborate in the development of Rural Utilities Service (RUS) policy, plans and procedures for overall program administration.
• Assist in the coordination of the program with respect to loans, grant operations, management and engineering activities.
• Coordinate the flow of work assignments to and from the field as well as internal division coordination.

GS-13 Duties:

Develops specifications and mappings of data elements to ensure compliance with collections metadata standards and requirements. With a developed expertise in metadata technical standards and practices, plans and carries out work, resolving most conflicts that arise, integrates and coordinates work with other library areas. Participates in metadata migrations based on the requirements of existing and planned target systems. Assists senior staff in planning, transformation, and timely migration of data, including techniques for bulk transformation and ingest of data into library metadata systems. Evaluates and remediates metadata from commercial sources and automated processes; tests the resulting output and makes adjustments as necessary; and makes recommendations for data migration into target systems. Recommends specifications for automatic generation of metadata from incoming library content or associated metadata. 

Under the general direction of the section head who sets objectives and indicates available resources, the incumbent plans and manages metadata projects, applying standard project management methodologies. Performs data integrity testing. Develops and manages project plans for metadata migration and maintenance. Organizes, develops, and implements plans for specific projects and data sets. Develops and executes test plans. Assists in managing projects from conception through implementation applying best practices and library standards. Ensures clear and frequent communication with stakeholders and managers. 

Develops data structures and access strategies in alignment with business and mission requirements for review by senior staff. Participates in the research, evaluation, development, and implementation of appropriate metadata standards for description, inventory, access, retrieval, preservation, and management of the Library's collections, both analog and digital. Advises the section head on technical implications of implementing metadata standards. Participates in discussions on the description, organization, preservation, access and retrieval of the Library's collections. 

Contributes to oral and written reports and presentations on metadata systems and issues of concern to senior managers. Produces analyses and evaluations of metadata and related projects. Serves as liaison with internal stakeholders. Participates on Library teams working on metadata and library system projects. Assists in disseminating project team information to stakeholders through a variety of internal communication channels, and maintains project documentation. 

GS-14 Duties:

Independently develops, plans, and manages complex metadata projects, applying standard project management methodologies. Develops and manages project plans for metadata migration and maintenance. Organizes, develops, and implements plans for specific projects and data sets, devising modern technological approaches to transforming and ingesting data at scale. Manages projects from conception through implementation applying best practices. Ensures clear and frequent communication with stakeholders and managers across the Library and with external stakeholders nationally and internationally. Leads in planning the work of project teams, including the formulations of goals and objectives and identification of opportunities for improvement in methods, policies, and procedures. Manages a variety of functions simultaneously with flexibility to work with competing demands and deadlines. 

Serves as an expert in library metadata technical standards and usage of library metadata systems. Oversees the development of specifications and mappings of data elements to ensure the metadata comply with metadata policies and standards. Exercises considerable discretion and judgement concerning the interpretation and implementation of existing policy and makes analytical and technical decisions that form the basis for library policy on metadata by top management. Develops specifications and mappings for complex situations. Coordinates with units across the Library to identify data sets and develop metadata migration specifications based on the requirements of existing and planned target systems.

Plans and coordinates the development of data structures and access strategies in alignment with business and mission requirements. Manages the research, evaluation, development, and implementation of appropriate metadata standards for description, inventory, access, retrieval, preservation, and management of the Library's collections, both analog and digital. Applies expert knowledge of metadata standards to recommend solutions appropriate to Library situations and technical infrastructure. Advises Library managers on best practices and technical implications of implementing metadata standards. 

Prepares and delivers oral and written reports and presentations on metadata systems and issues of concern to senior managers and external stakeholders. 

Randstad is currently looking for a Carpenter based on isleof Wight ,Newport for a project. If you are interested please see further details.

Key Skills / Responsibilities:

• undertaking any 1st or 2 fix carpentry duties
• Reporting in to site management team

Requirements:

• Valid CSCS card
• Own PPE
• A good attitude & strong work ethic
• Health and safety knowledge
• Relevant experience and references from previous contractors

Benefits:

• Competitive pay rate
• Offers of continuing work with the same contractor following the completion of the project.
• Added to our database for further opportunities

If you feel that this role is suitable for you then please call Leon Doyle on 07350 376 997

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

• This is a developmental position. If the selection should be at the lower grade level the incumbent will perform duties under closer than normal supervision. Assignments become progressively more difficult until the full performance level is reached.
• Initiate production capability and capacity studies in support of MCA programs and modernization efforts, RDEC (Research Development Engineering Command) and operational divisions that directly support the depot production directorate.
• Plan and coordinate smaller military construction projects concerning the design of production systems based on current and projected workload.
• Plan and conduct detailed engineering studies which establish criteria for use in the evaluation and assessment of specific problem areas; and determines testing techniques, procedures, factors, and control techniques.

• At the entry level of Law Clerk GS-0904-11 you will perform the below responsibilities;
• Serves as Law Clerk in the Office of Soldiers’ Counsel. Under close supervision and review of the attorney to whom assigned, provides, interpretations and determinations on matters involved in Soldiers Physical Evaluation Board Counsel (SPEBC).
• Performs legal research in final form, on a variety of complex and difficult legal problems in all areas of responsibility of the Office of Soldiers’ Counsel.
• Law Clerks prepare drafts of pleadings and motions in connection with cases in litigation.
• They conduct investigations to obtain facts, study legal precedents, and prepare recommendations.
• They assist attorneys in charge of court cases by cross-examining witnesses and by drafting findings of fact, conclusions of law, and orders based upon the record.
• Responds to inquiries concerning the work of the of the office and prepares in final form and for signature of proper official.
• At the full performance Attorney-Adviser (General) GS-0905-13 level you will perform the below responsibilities;
• Serves as Attorney Adviser (General) at the Regional Office of Soldiers’ Counsel (ROSC) under the direct supervision of the Supervisory Attorney Adviser (General).
• Responsible for providing Soldiers Physical Evaluation Board Counsel (SPEBC) legal services within the Office of Soldiers RSOC.
• Incumbent provides legal advice and counsel to clients in the PEB phase of IDES processing upon completion of the MEB.
• Prepares the client’s formal board case file by conducting research in connection with pending and past cases, analyzes factual and legal issues, gathers and analyzes medical records, diagnostic evaluations, and formulary tables.
• Coordinate and support the Soldiers Medical Evaluation Board Counsel (SMEBC) during the MEB process; research and analyze medical and legal issues and complete work product in a timely and professional manner.
• Thoroughly prepares the client, witnesses, and documents for presentation to the PEB, using material evidence, persuasive legal argument, and relevant precedent.
• Prepares post-hearing briefs, appeals, and correspondence, to include appeals to the US Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) of PEB decisions, rating appeals to the appropriate VA office.
• As directed by ROSC, serves as Soldiers’ Medical Evaluation Board Counsel (SMEBC), represents and advises clients during the MEB process in support of IDES.
• GS-11 and GS-12 attorneys will be assigned less complex work and require more supervision that those at the full performance (GS-13) level.

• You will oversee the planning and assignment of work by management so work is completed based on priorities and resource capabilities.
• You will brief high ranking officials to report on inspection findings and recommendations.
• You will document problems, deficiencies, violations of laws and regulations, orders, directives, or practices for compliance with requirements.
• You will promote the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) program in respect to training, promotions, awards, appointments, recognition to achieve goals and objectives.

• Manage, direct, and develop a team of scientists who plan and train for human exploration missions integrating science into operations, acquiring and interpreting imagery for crew safety and spacecraft performance, and supporting disaster response.
• Initiate project or study reviews, monitor budget and resources, and evaluate progress or changing requirements; provide technical evaluation or study feasibility, justification of exploration mission and laboratory operations.
• Serve as a nationally and internationally recognized technical management expert, technical authority, and technical adviser/consultant to NASA management, government agencies, scientific community, and the aerospace industry.
• Develop a diverse and inclusive workforce and team and fosters a cooperative, open, helpful and collaborative work environment in the interest of increasing team effectiveness and job satisfaction.
• Work with all levels of program officials to resolve and track complex and controversial problems in the area of planetary exploration, Earth and planetary surface observation interpretation, and image acquisition and interpretation.
• Oversee related activities by support contractor(s) and its subcontractors, government furnished equipment providers, International Partners (IPs), and other NASA Centers to provide for expedient progress in accordance with program plans.
• Perform a full range of supervisory duties which includes assigning and evaluating work; recommending personnel actions; taking disciplinary actions; and identifying training needs and developing employees.
• Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

• Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
• Provides engineering leadership in the development, definition, and integration of overall operations requirements. Supports the definition and development of concepts, ground rules, and techniques for human spaceflight operations.
• Analyzes and resolves joint issues and constraints of both pre-flight and real-time operations. This includes developing and executing clear, concise communication in a real-time operational environment.
• Represents the organization as a senior Flight Controller for human spacecraft at various technical and operational meetings with other NASA and Government elements, commercial partners and with contractor personnel.
• Leads mission, spacecraft, operational product development, and on-board software design activities ensuring constraints and requirements between mission objectives and vehicle capabilities are met while maximizing crew safety and mission success.
• Develops operations documentation to effectively accomplish mission objectives without compromising crew safety. Documentation includes flight rules, crew and ground procedures, operations support timelines, systems manuals, and console handbooks.
• Evaluates the performance of group personnel in training, informs the group lead of evaluation results, and provides oral and written critiques to the individual under evaluation. Recommends any additional training to ensure proficiency.
• Presents operations concepts, techniques, and proposed solutions to boards and panels containing diverse audiences of varying levels of NASA and contractor leadership.
• Fosters a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champions NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

• Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
• Provides engineering leadership in the development, definition, and integration of overall operations requirements. Supports the definition and development of concepts, ground rules, and techniques for human spaceflight operations.
• Analyzes and resolves joint issues and constraints of both pre-flight and real-time operations. This includes developing and executing clear, concise communication in a real-time operational environment.
• Represents the organization as a senior Flight Controller for human spacecraft at various technical and operational meetings with other NASA and Government elements, commercial partners and with contractor personnel.
• Leads mission, spacecraft, operational product development, and on-board software design activities ensuring constraints and requirements between mission objectives and vehicle capabilities are met while maximizing crew safety and mission success.
• Develops operations documentation to effectively accomplish mission objectives without compromising crew safety. Documentation includes flight rules, crew and ground procedures, operations support timelines, systems manuals, and console handbooks.
• Evaluates the performance of group personnel in training, informs the group lead of evaluation results, and provides oral and written critiques to the individual under evaluation. Recommends any additional training to ensure proficiency.
• Presents operations concepts, techniques, and proposed solutions to boards and panels containing diverse audiences of varying levels of NASA and contractor leadership.
• Fosters a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champions NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

The DNFSB's Professional Development Program (PDP) offers a structured, multi-year training opportunity for qualified individuals, encompassing the following phases:

1. Internal Development at DNFSB Headquarters (approximately 2 years).
2. Master's Degree Program at a top-tier academic institution (approximately 1 year).
3. Practicum Assignment to enhance technical skills and professional experience (approximately 1 year).
4. Participants in the PDP will be assigned to the Office of the Technical Director (OTD) and work under the guidance of the technical staff mentors and supervisors.

• Complete technical assignments.
• Perform professional tasks while communicating progress, challenges, and results to supervisors and mentors.
• Interact with DNFSB administrative, technical, and legal staff; DOE officials; and nuclear site operating contractors on safety--related issues.

• Reviewing safety documentation.
• Researching design, operational, and functional requirements within the DOE directives system and national standards.
• Performing calculations and computer modeling of processes and systems at defense nuclear facilities.
• Visiting defense nuclear facilities for discussions with site technical personnel on safety issues.
• Writing reports documenting the results of reviews, discussions, calculations, and modeling.
• Documenting findings and briefing results to the agency leadership.

• DNFSB resident inspector office located at one of the DOE sites.
• Other federal agencies.
• Federally funded research and development centers (e.g. national laboratories).
• State and local government agencies.
• Institutions of higher education.

We are seeking a dynamic, dedicated, and talented individual to be the Supervisory Contract Specialist for OIG's Management and Planning Division (M&P). M&P provides expert consultative advice to the Inspector General and senior OIG leadership on administrative and fiscal policy, and provides direct administrative services in support of the important work performed by the OIG's nationwide workforce. This position is located in M&P's Office of Administrative Services (OAS), which provides direction and support to the varied responsibilities in the OAS portfolio including facilities management and building services, contracting and procurement, property management, voice telecommunications, transportation and parking, logistics, occupational safety programs, mail, printing, and audio visual and publications support. If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for providing critical administrative and technical services in support of the OIG's core oversight mission. Typical work assignments include:

• Manages and directs the full range of acquisition planning, negotiations, award, modification, management/administration, and termination of contracts encompassing the full range of diverse and complex types.
• Represents OIG in a variety of duties such as the Bureau Ability One Representative, Bureau Small Business Representative and Bureau Acquisition Policy Representative.
• Plans work to be accomplished by subordinate, set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work; assigns work to subordinate(s) based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees; evaluates work performance of subordinate(s).
• Serves as the Bureau Acquisition Career Manager. Regularly attending the Acquisition Career Manager quarterly meetings and implementing any changes to the program within DOJ OIG.
• Serves as spokesperson for the OIG during complex contract negotiations that impact a sizeable portion of the agency's resources and is highly visible; coordinates with high level management and arranges for their participation in negotiation conferences, if necessary.
• Works with Program Managers, Contracting Officers, field activities, and others (Contracting Officer's Representatives, etc.) to resolve acquisition issues.
• Conducts compliance reviews of highly complex multi-million dollar contracts and also actions that fall under the Simplified Acquisition threshold to ensure that content of contract documentation is accurate and that all required documentation is incorporated.
• Manages Reporting/Compliance Requirements. Monitors contact oversight and compliance with data calls to include coordination and reporting as required or requested, for all protests awards, reports of procurement management reviews, inspections, investigations, contract operation.

This position may be filled in any one of the following locations: Washington, DC, Asheville, NC, Fayetteville, NC, Pittsburgh, PA, Columbia, SC, Nashville, TN

OIG's Office of Investigations (OI) investigates potential crimes and civil violations of law involving VA programs and operations committed by VA employees, contractors, beneficiaries, and other individuals. These investigations focus on a wide range of matters including health care, procurement, benefits, education, construction, and other fraud; cybercrime and identity theft; bribery, embezzlement, and conflicts of interest; drug offenses; and violent crimes. OI is staffed by special agents, forensic accountants, analysts, and other professional staff in headquarters divisions and regional field offices that use data analytics, cyber-tools, covert operations, and other strategies to detect and address conduct that poses a threat to or has harmed VA personnel, operations, and the veterans or other beneficiaries they service. Through criminal prosecutions and civil monetary recoveries, OI's investigations promote integrity, patient safety, efficiency, and accountability within VA.

The Criminal Investigator (Special Agent), located in the in Mid-Atlantic Field Office, is responsible for planning, managing, conducting, and concluding (independently, jointly, or as a team leader) complex and sensitive criminal, civil, and administrative investigations and other matters involving VA's programs and operations.

The duties of the Supervisory Criminal Investigator, include:

• Functioning as a law enforcement officer with full law enforcement authority, i.e., carrying authorized firearms and other enforcement equipment; applying for and executing arrest and search warrants; searching, apprehending, and transporting criminals and arranging for their detention.
• Managing criminal and administrative operations conducted from multiple offices in the region that provide investigative services to VA Medical Centers, Regional Offices, and other VA entities located in a number of states and encompassing multiple judicial districts.
• Ensuring subordinates are operating under the provisions of the Attorney General Guidelines for Offices of Inspector General with Statutory Law Enforcement Authority, CIGIE Quality Standards for Investigations, and other directives, rules, policy notes, and guidance
• Managing and directly overseeing other supervisory criminal investigators in the region who are assigned to assist incumbents in achieving OIG and OI investigative goals and objectives.

This position may be filled in any one of the following locations: Washington, DC, Asheville, NC, Fayetteville, NC, Pittsburgh, PA, Columbia, SC, Nashville, TN

OIG's Office of Investigations (OI) investigates potential crimes and civil violations of law involving VA programs and operations committed by VA employees, contractors, beneficiaries, and other individuals. These investigations focus on a wide range of matters including health care, procurement, benefits, education, construction, and other fraud; cybercrime and identity theft; bribery, embezzlement, and conflicts of interest; drug offenses; and violent crimes. OI is staffed by special agents, forensic accountants, analysts, and other professional staff in headquarters divisions and regional field offices that use data analytics, cyber-tools, covert operations, and other strategies to detect and address conduct that poses a threat to or has harmed VA personnel, operations, and the veterans or other beneficiaries they service. Through criminal prosecutions and civil monetary recoveries, OI's investigations promote integrity, patient safety, efficiency, and accountability within VA.

The Supervisory Criminal Investigator (Special Agent in Charge), located in the in Mid-Atlantic Field Office, oversees the region, and supervises complex and sensitive criminal, civil, and administrative investigations and other matters involving VA's programs and operations.

The duties of the Supervisory Criminal Investigator, include:

• Functioning as a law enforcement officer with full law enforcement authority, i.e., carrying authorized firearms and other enforcement equipment; applying for and executing arrest and search warrants; searching, apprehending, and transporting criminals and arranging for their detention.
• Managing criminal and administrative operations conducted from multiple offices in the region that provide investigative services to VA Medical Centers, Regional Offices, and other VA entities located in a number of states and encompassing multiple judicial districts.
• Ensuring subordinates are operating under the provisions of the Attorney General Guidelines for Offices of Inspector General with Statutory Law Enforcement Authority, CIGIE Quality Standards for Investigations, and other directives, rules, policy notes, and guidance.
• Managing and directly overseeing other supervisory criminal investigators in the region who are assigned to assist incumbents in achieving OIG and OI investigative goals and objectives.