Total 519 Others job vacancies in EC-MN Offsite Minnesota

As a Wildlife Refuge Specialist your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for planning and carrying out work assignments involving technical biological and habitat restoration/development projects for the Refuge/WMD.
• Collects, enters into various data bases, and analyzes data from assigned habitat management projects to verify content validity and ensure no errors on input.
• Prepares reports on progress and completion of studies for the Wildlife Refuge Manager and other senior management, who use the data in the formulation of future programs and improvements in Refuge/WMD management practices.
• Plans and schedules operations and maintenance projects. Develops various work plans and makes recommendations to senior management.
• Works closely with Engineering and Contracting staff to organize projects covering limited construction, repair and maintenance of equipment, buildings, roads, trails, fences, dikes and other infrastructure.

• YOU WILL/MAY:
• Ensure that regulated establishments produce a safe product by executing appropriate inspection methods, determining non-compliance with regulatory requirements, documenting noncompliance and initiating enforcement action, where warranted.
• Verify that meat and poultry slaughter and/or processing establishment's Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plans meet regulatory requirements.
• Execute Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plans effectively to prevent unsanitary conditions and adulteration of product.
• Review records, observe plant operations and conduct hands-on verification to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and prepare detailed documentation (Non-Compliance Records) of non-compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Determine when regulatory control action is necessary. You will assess whether the plant's corrective or preventative actions are acceptable and effective, if there are trends in non-compliance, or if enforcement action is warranted.
• Conduct regulatory oversight activities inside plants in matters relating to other consumer protections (e.g., economic adulteration and misbranding).
• Have contact with plant managers, owners and others to explain legal and regulatory requirements, discuss operation of the plant's SSOP, HACCP plan and other food safety programs.
• Communicate and defend determinations on non-compliance issues and discuss plans for addressing non-compliance.
• Work with a variety of individuals to resolve problems, clarify differences of interpretation concerning HACCP and other food safety or consumer protection requirements.
• Advise other Agency inspectors, supervisors and officers on inspection and enforcement matters for which you are involved.
• Conduct various samplings, surveys and tests to obtain pertinent data on potential problem areas, industry trends, or other issues of current interest to the Agency.
• Be involved in performing health and safety verification sampling and tests for detection of specific microbes (e.g., salmonella, listeria, etc.), residues or contaminants.
• Assure that products approved for import are in full compliance with all applicable Federal regulations governing the importation of meat and poultry products.
• Authorize entry of all meat or poultry products considered to comply with Federal regulations or refuse entry of any products which violate any of the requirements for admission into this country.
• Coordinate with other Federal agencies (e.g., the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on such matters as animal health restrictions and refused entry lots.

The incumbent serves as an Advanced Medical Support Assistant assigned to a Veterans Affairs Community Care (VACC).

Major Duties:

• Determine eligibility for care and enroll if needed.
• Create referrals/authorizations for episodes of care prior to care being received, and applying an appropriate cost for obligation management if appropriate, confirming authorized services and validity dates.
• Work with VACC contractors, vendors/agencies to ensure timely appropriate care is provided for Veterans.
• Schedule appointments per the scheduling policy accurately and in a timely manner. All appointments will be made with the patient's input. This may require a high level of coordination to avoid patients having to make multiple calls to the medical center or provider whenever possible.
• Daily review of active/pending/scheduled consults for accuracy and disposition.
• Follow-up for medical documentation once appointments have occurred.
• Ensure medical documentation is scanned to chart for timely consult closure and ongoing care needs are met.
• Manage communication, to include but not limited to the phone lines/voicemails/inbound faxes in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Manage/use all programs associated with VACC (e.g., computerized medical record, VASO, SharePoints, VSE, Refdocs, Right fax, FBCS, HRSM, PPMS, VISTA and use of portals and databases)
• Manage hospital notifications, portal notifications, billing questions and suspended claims.
• Manage consults with local and National contracts.

The incumbent serves as an Advanced Medical Support Assistant assigned to a Veterans Affairs Community Care (VACC).

Major Duties:

• Determine eligibility for care and enroll if needed.
• Create referrals/authorizations for episodes of care prior to care being received, and applying an appropriate cost for obligation management if appropriate, confirming authorized services and validity dates.
• Work with VACC contractors, vendors/agencies to ensure timely appropriate care is provided for Veterans.
• Schedule appointments per the scheduling policy accurately and in a timely manner. All appointments will be made with the patient's input. This may require a high level of coordination to avoid patients having to make multiple calls to the medical center or provider whenever possible.
• Daily review of active/pending/scheduled consults for accuracy and disposition.
• Follow-up for medical documentation once appointments have occurred.
• Ensure medical documentation is scanned to chart for timely consult closure and ongoing care needs are met.
• Manage communication, to include but not limited to the phone lines/voicemails/inbound faxes in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Manage/use all programs associated with VACC (e.g., computerized medical record, VASO, SharePoints, VSE, Refdocs, Right fax, FBCS, HRSM, PPMS, VISTA and use of portals and databases)
• Manage hospital notifications, portal notifications, billing questions and suspended claims.
• Manage consults with local and National contracts.

The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as an Air Reserve Technician (ART) performing such duties as
removing, installing, adjusting, aligning, inspecting, troubleshooting, and performing final functional and
operational tests on a variety of major aircraft systems, their assemblies, and components such as airframe, landing
gear, power plant, gear boxes, pumps, and hydraulic, pressurization, utility, fuel, oil, pneumatic, and flight control
systems and to provide training to reservists in the accomplishment of tasks set forth herein.

DUTY 1: Performs inspection and troubleshooting on a variety of aircraft systems, their assemblies, and components in accordance with applicable technical orders/commercial manuals (C40 only) and specifications.
DUTY 2: Positions, maintains, disassembles, repairs, and reassembles aircraft systems, their assemblies, and components in accordance with applicable technical orders and specifications.
DUTY 3: Accomplishes aircraft maintenance and equipment record keeping, both manual and automated, associated with aircraft maintenance and repair.
DUTY 4: Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations, and maintains a safe and clean work area.
DUTY 5: Verifies and certifies work processes and procedures and adequacy of work accomplished by certified co-workers and trainees.

Veterans on the unit have a diagnosis of a progressive major neurocognitive disorder, display an ongoing pattern of distressed behaviors due to progressive major neurocognitive behavior, meet CLC admission criteria including sufficient behavioral stabilization, and are able to participate in and benefit from treatment planning and programming designed to impact distressing behaviors that are offered within the BRU.

The BRU registered nurse (RN) is 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. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient transition through the continuum of care, patient and family education, patient self-management after discharge, and supporting 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. Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team. Core elements of performance include knowledge and active participation in unit/program level quality improvement processes and initiatives as well as customer service programs. The inpatient staff nurse in CLC works rotating tours of duty, including weekends and holidays, to meet unit and resident care needs.

Major Duties include but are not limited to:

• Utilize the nursing process in managing, developing, implementing, and evaluating each resident's individual plan of care and behavior plan with the interdisciplinary team to attain specific clinical outcomes.
• Promote a full range of nursing care to residents with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems, delivering holistic care through collaborative strategies with others.
• Guide and direct resident care delivery of support staff.
• Administration & Monitoring of Medications
• Advanced Vascular Access Care and Maintenance
• Facilitation of Homecare referrals and recommendations to support ongoing veteran needs
• Demonstrates professional communication and conduct
• Recognizes and supports Suicide Prevention initiatives
• Work collaboratively with all levels of health care professional and support staff to facilitate positive patient care outcomes.
• Compliance with various Isolation Precautions and Infection Control Guidelines
• Skills in time management, priority setting, assessment and urgent intervention are essential for this unit
• Maintains prevention & management of disruptive behavior skills, can be trained upon hire
• Patient and caregiver education and support.
• Participation in High Reliability Organization (HRO), diversity, equity, and inclusion initiative & 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)

Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list
1. Manages, plans, organizes, controls, and directs the communications activities for the Wing and Base to ensure mission accomplishment and optimum use of resources. Sets policy, directs and monitors support and related programs including planning and programming, funds distribution and management, economic analysis assistance, budget administration, material management, and related activities. Establishes, advises, and consults on production and quality requirements, mission objectives, equipment requirements and other logistics needs, to ensure requirements satisfy the respective mission sets and obligations.
2. Coordinates communications activities and projects with other concerned agencies and organizations. Determines goals and objectives for the organization. Exercises supervisory responsibility and authority including granting leave, appraising performance, establishing performance standards, recommending promotions, and initiating disciplinary actions as needed. Gives advice, counsel, and instructions to supervisors and subordinate incumbents on both general policy and administrative matters.
.3. Coordinates with support organizations to assure an integrated approach to solution of problems. Assesses the impact of changes in the local area network and coordinates with operations to ensure these changes do not exceed maintenance or unit capabilities. Ensures unit Quality Assurance and Standardization and Evaluation programs are effectively managed. Develops new procedures to solve unprecedented technical problems.
4. Ensures formulation of comprehensive training plans for each function and specialty within the C4 and logistics activity. Develops CONUS and overseas deployment plans to meet unit's mission goals, inspection schedules, and deployment requirements. Identifies the need for facility and equipment modernization, improvements and replacements. Coordinates planning activities and resources with other units and higher headquarters. Manages the development of unit training goals and long range training plans. Assures that training sustains work force qualifications and capabilities. Oversees the unit mobility program.
5. Monitors and controls the daily expenditure for material and manpower resources in accomplishment of peacetime and wartime mission goals. Identifies resource shortages or projected shortages.
6. Develops an IT acquisition process, which satisfies the provisions of the Information Technology Management Reform Act (ITMRA) while incorporating the Air Force Corporate Process and the DOD Acquisition structure. Develops coordinated policy and procedures to utilize architectural guidance and architecture management concepts which support the Wing strategic planning, programming, budgeting, system acquisition, and system operation and maintenance processes.
7. Ensures all support agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), are appropriately coordinated and approved. Service Level Agreements with enterprise domain entities will be reviewed for local customer impact. Ensures quality of service issues are clearly identified, prioritized and resolutions pursued for effective mission accomplishment. 8. Works under the broad and general direction of the Administrative Officer (Support Officer). Exercises full authority and statutory responsibility for management of assigned program areas. Uses independent judgment with wide latitude in developing, consulting, coordinating, and executing programs to achieve compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and organizational goals and objectives. 10. Coordinates with higher headquarters (HHQ) elements, Program Management Offices, Specific System/Hardware Support Elements, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) vendors and vendor contracted support facilities for issue resolution. Research includes using various means and media to obtain needed information to accomplish the task. May require the use of various stand alone (e.g., paper based, CD, DVD, etc.) or on-line (network or web based) methodologies to obtain needed information.
11. Responsible for safety conditions, procedures, and work practices employed within the community. Provides work force guidance on safety matters and ensures safe work practices are utilized. Ensures periodic inspections of areas are performed and immediate action is taken to correct unsafe conditions.
12. Provides input to and coordinate on relevant support agreements that require section support to make sure they correctly identify products and services needed.
13. Maintains knowledge of emerging technologies, reviews technical periodicals, publications, commercial standards, and attends seminars.
14. Adheres to management control plan requirements by conducting self inspection and staff assistance visits. Resolves identified discrepancies.. Performs other duties as assigned.

A SUPV IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN), GS, 2210, 13,

Major duties include:

• Coordinates multiple transportation service options with the needs of individual veterans residing throughout the MVAHCS catchment area or other VISN facilities to and from the MVAHCS or other health care entity providing care under VA auspices
• Schedules drivers to include paid VA staff and non-paid VA volunteer drivers, ensuring all drivers have completed driver verification, medical evaluation, and driver training in accordance with VA Patient Transportation Program directives
• Audits VA paid special mode transportation payments
• Monitors compliance of special mode vendors with contract requirements, proper reporting of accidents or injury and patient safety
• Participates in VTS program development, evaluation and analysis, making recommendations as guidelines and policies are developed and refined
• Develops educational programs and provides training in compliance with VA Patient Transportation Program directives, and on a variety of mobility related topics for team members and volunteers s/he supervises
• Ensures drivers and shuttles are being used effectively, efficiently, and according to program guidelines; maintains appropriate records, analyzes data, and prepares statistical reports for the beneficiary travel supervisor, VTS board of directors, and VISN/national offices
• Participates in veterans' transportation network and regional coordination councils, establishes, and maintains effective relationships with community members, veteran and civic organizations

Major duties include:

• Coordinates multiple transportation service options with the needs of individual veterans residing throughout the MVAHCS catchment area or other VISN facilities to and from the MVAHCS or other health care entity providing care under VA auspices
• Schedules drivers to include paid VA staff and non-paid VA volunteer drivers, ensuring all drivers have completed driver verification, medical evaluation, and driver training in accordance with VA Patient Transportation Program directives
• Audits VA paid special mode transportation payments
• Monitors compliance of special mode vendors with contract requirements, proper reporting of accidents or injury and patient safety
• Participates in VTS program development, evaluation and analysis, making recommendations as guidelines and policies are developed and refined
• Develops educational programs and provides training in compliance with VA Patient Transportation Program directives, and on a variety of mobility related topics for team members and volunteers s/he supervises
• Ensures drivers and shuttles are being used effectively, efficiently, and according to program guidelines; maintains appropriate records, analyzes data, and prepares statistical reports for the beneficiary travel supervisor, VTS board of directors, and VISN/national offices
• Participates in veterans' transportation network and regional coordination councils, establishes, and maintains effective relationships with community members, veteran and civic organizations

Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list

A SUPPLY TECHNICIAN, GS-2005-6, (1) Incumbent is responsible to provide technical assistance to subordinate elements, the headquarters logistics section, and other staff sections concerning logistics and maintenance management. Assists in providing proficiency training for logistical personnel within the command. Reviews current and future equipment authorization documents and provides recommendations for modification. Performs random reviews of subordinate organization expendable/durable requisitions. Assists in monitoring funds availability in accordance with regulations and the commander's priorities. Verifies property listings to ensure non-expendable quantities are commensurate with authorized levels of current or future authorization documents. Reviews current due-in status of back orders and identifies issues or problems. Performs audits of shortage/overage annexes to ensure all non-expendable/ expendable/durable items are on hand, on valid requisitions, or turn-in actions have been initiated. Executes supply and maintenance discipline inspections and other like evaluations of subordinate logistical operations. Performs assistance visits in the areas of supply and maintenance. Ensures regulatory compliance concerning the proper storage and security of organizational equipment. Audits personal clothing records at subordinate elements. Examines organizational clothing and individual equipment (OCIE) reports to ensure the completion of supply actions of subordinate organizations.
(2) Provides input for the development of command logistics policies. Consolidates organization level logistics feeder information for the organizational readiness report. Assists in preparing logistics plans for scheduled training. Coordinates for the receipt and issue of billeting, equipment, and supplies for training. Reviews Reports of Survey, Cash Collections, and Statements of Charges for property loss or damage. Reviews and forwards adjustment documents. Assists in monitoring high priority requisitions, reviews on-hand levels of equipment, identifies equipment excess and shortages, and reviews and coordinates transfers of equipment. Monitors the execution of lateral transfers required to support deployment operations. Assists in the coordination and assures the receipt, inventory, and issue of new equipment fielded to the command. Prepares or reviews convoy requests, movement plans, and transportation requests for movement of equipment and personnel. Reviews and forwards the Army Unit Equipment List to higher headquarters. Inputs transportation data into supporting automation systems for the purpose of developing transportation plans for deployment operations. Prepares reports, schedules repair or maintenance, and requests replacement of GSA vehicles.
(3) Performs as a technical specialist in food service administration. Reviews and forwards subsistence requests and consumption reports. Adjusts scheduled meal menus based on training requirements. Reviews annual training (AT) and inactive duty training (IDT) food service records and provides guidance to logistical and food service personnel.
(4) Prepares requests and coordinates receipt of bulk and package petroleum, oil, and lubricants (POL). Coordinates and completes turn-in actions for POL. Prepares or assists in the preparation of ammunition requests. Coordinates and assists in the receipt, issue, and turn-in of ammunition and residue. Forwards reports of ammunition usage for reconciliation. Coordinates the request, issue, and turn-in of medical supplies. May be required to receive and issue billets, equipment, and supplies for training. Individual must hold current hazardous material (HAZMAT) certification for the purpose of hazardous materials handling/reporting and environmental safety.
(5) May be required to coordinate with local officials, service organizations, etc., for a variety of purposes: armory security coordination with police, rental of the armory, recruiting activities, and organizational participation in celebrations. May coordinate the equipment requirements to support school activities such as "career days" for the purpose of informing individuals and groups of the benefits of belonging to the National Guard.

Performs other duties as assigned.

As a uniformed employee with the National Park Service, the incumbent serves as a deckhand aboard the park's 49-passenger vessel, the Voyageur, a USGS approved tour boat vessel. The deckhand will work under the supervision of the boat captain and assist the boat captain with boat operations, docking procedures, and safety needs. Deckhands will be prepared for on-time departures for all trips. Deckhands will arrive on the boat 30 minutes prior to a scheduled trip to aid the captain in moving the boat to the passenger loading dock. They will assist the captain in checking safety items. They may need to spot clean and tidy up the boat prior to passengers boarding. Deckhands will be permitted to perform other duties such as food service or interpretive programs provided that they can readily respond to their regularly assigned deckhand duties and responsibilities. During docking and undocking procedures, the first priority of the deckhand is to assist the captain. In an emergency or with a "major incident" onboard the boat, the first priority is to assist the captain in correcting the situation. Deckhands will be friendly, courteous, and helpful with visitors and other boat crewmembers. Deckhands will provide visitors with correct park information and direct visitors to the visitor center for additional information when questions are asked and the answer is unknown.

Voyageurs National Park is located in northern Minnesota. The park encompasses over 218,000 acres of boreal forest and water along the Canadian border. The park is a class one air shed, and the lakes of the park are identified as outstanding resource value waters within the State. Lakes include Rainy, Kabetogama, Namakan and Sand Point; along with 26 smaller remote lakes.
The area made up a portion of the Voyageurs highway that opened the North American Continent to European settlement. The waterways of the park were integral to the growth and movement of the Ojibwe people of the region.

For more information about the park, please check out Voyageurs National Park
For more information about this position you can contact Erik Ditzler at erik_ditzler@nps.gov or by phone at 218 283-6636

This is an open continuous announcement, in which applications are collected over several months, and have multiple cut-off dates. Applications will be considered throughout the open period of the announcement. **INITIAL CUT OFF IS Friday December 13, 2024** Additional referral certificates will be issued when a hiring official exhausts current certificate and/or additional vacancies need to be filled.

A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.

• Manage the day-to-day operations, implementing and administering the GPC program.
• Establishing policy and guidance for a Government Purchase Card Program.
• Providing oversight and administration to the Government purchase Card program.
• Expanding the program by developing creative card uses to ensure the Agency objectives are achieved.
• Participating in re-engineering efforts to streamline the purchasing process.
• Resolving issues and disputes between cardholders, approving officials, and vendors.

The small craft operator (boat captain) will operate sightseeing trips ranging from 20 to 70 miles (round trip). These are runs on large open surface lake areas with wind fetching up to 15 miles. The boat operator must use engine power and rudder controls to maneuver the boot close to the dock nod then secure anchor lines. These operations can be hazardous and take great skill to accomplish in a safe and professional manner.

50-ton: Serve as a boat captain in command of a 49-foot and 59-foot sightseeing vessel powered by a two Cummins 610-hp engines used to transport up to 35 and 49 paying passengers on the park interpretive trips and charters on Rainy, Kabetogama, and Namakan Lakes. Have full responsibilities for instructing and directing deck hands in safe operations during docking, passenger loading, navigation, and boat underway procedures. Perform daily checks, cleaning, and minor maintenance on vessel, outboard motor, and on-board safety equipment. Report maintenance and repair needs in a timely way to the park's senior Interpretive Specialist.

This is an open continuous announcement, in which applications are collected over several months, and have multiple cut-off dates. Applications will be considered throughout the open period of the announcement. **INITIAL CUT OFF IS Friday December 13, 2024** Additional referral certificates will be issued when a hiring official exhausts current certificate and/or additional vacancies need to be filled.

Selectees receiving a first appointment to Federal Government is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.

Performance of a variety of duties required in the routine operation, maintenance and minor repairs of buildings and related facilities, including roads and trails, landscaping and grounds care. Janitorial work to include daily cleaning of restrooms, public areas and offices including washing, stripping and waxing floors; vacuuming carpets and washing windows and mirrors. Minor carpentry repairs to building and structure components such as roofs, walls, ceilings, doors and windows. Use electrical power tools to cut, router and sand informational signs. Minor plumbing repairs include replacing washers, valves and water supply lines. Painting and preparing surfaces; both interior and exterior wood, plaster and concrete. Minor electrical repairs and use of welding and metal cutting equipment are also frequently performed. Assist in concrete repairs to walks, trails and brick or wood structures. Use of riding lawn mowers is a part of the grounds care duties. Must be able to operate standard transmission vehicles including 4 x 4 pickup and garden tractor mower. The position will include exposure to difficult field conditions (high heat/humidity, biting insects). Incumbent must be in excellent physical condition, be able to do considerable walking, standing, bending, kneeling, stretching, climbing, crawling, working outdoors in high humidity, wind, dust and temperatures that can reach 100+ degrees. Employee will be required to complete a pre-employment background security check.

Cut-off Dates: This is an open continuous announcement, in which applications are collected over several months, and have multiple cut-off dates. Applications received by the initial cutoff date will be considered first. **INITIAL CUT OFF IS Friday December 13, 2024** Applications will be considered throughout the open period of the announcement however additional referral certificates will only be issued when a hiring official exhausts current certificate and/or additional vacancies need to be filled.

For more information about the park or the position please visit:
Pipestone National Monument: Point of contact: Lauren Blacik, lauren_blacik@nps.gov, 507-825-5464 x211

• Carrying out office activities and functions pertaining to one or more of the program areas administered in the county.
• Interpreting and explaining procedures, program regulations and forms to producers and other agency personnel.
• Utilizing various web-based software applications to maintain producer data and processing automated forms.
• Using a high degree of initiative and judgment in planning and carrying out assigned tasks and resolving problems encountered.