Total 199 job vacancies in Battle Creek, Michigan

• Supervise the activities of multifunctional teams which may include Equipment Specialists, Inventory Management Specialists, Supply Management Specialists, Technical Writers, Logistics Management Specialists and other specialists.
• Coordinate logistics mission accomplishment within the community, higher headquarters, and other relevant organizations.
• Analyze problems and identify new solutions.
• Participate in the development of program requirements for assigned systems.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive product support strategy for the weapon system.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of assigned programs/weapon systems and materiel, assuring timely support of field and higher echelon customers.
• Utilize sound judgment in decision making process in difficult, negative, or unexpected situations.
• Assign work to subordinates, provide technical oversight, develop performance plans/rates employees, interview candidates/recommend hiring/promotion, and take disciplinary measures.
• Identify developmental and training needs of employees and provide/arrange for development/training.

The position leads a team comprised of Peer Specialists and may lead Without Compensation (WOC) peer support employees, within a common supervisory structure, to provide services, integrate processes, and meet goals of peer support service programming at the facility. As the leader of a team of peer support staff, the position facilitates, coordinates, coaches, and problem solve with the members of the peer support staff team. The position also acts as the recognized liaison to and from the peer support staff team and the supervisor. The work of the position enables the peer support provider team as a whole to deliver improved quality, quantity, and timely services to Veterans.
Duties include, but not limited to the following:

• Ensures that the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision, and values are communicated to the peer support staff they lead and integrated into the team's strategies, goals, objectives, work plans, products, and services.
• Articulates and communicates to the peer support staff they lead the assignments, projects, problems to be solved, actionable events, milestones, and/or program issues under review as well as the deadlines and time frames for completion. The position communicates the supervisor's instructions to the team.
• Coaches the peer support staff they lead in the selection and application of appropriate problem-solving methods and techniques, provides advice on work methods, practices and procedures, and assists the team and/or individual members in identifying the parameters of viable solutions.
• Maintains awareness of the status and progress of peer support staff's work and makes day-to-day adjustments to ensure their work aligns with program goals and processes.
• Leads the team in identifying, distributing, and balancing workload and tasks in accordance with established workflow, skill level and/or occupational specialization; makes adjustments to accomplish the workload in accordance with established priorities to ensure timely accomplishment of assigned team tasks; and ensures that each team member has an integral role in developing the final team products and services.
• Identifies training needs and assists in the development of training for peer specialists and Veterans seeking to become peer specialists.
• Serves as a coach, facilitator and/or negotiator in coordinating team initiatives and in consensus building activities among team members.
• Maintains working knowledge of treatments and services available for the purpose of appropriate referrals.
• Represents the team in dealings with the supervisor for the purpose of obtaining resources (e.g., computer hardware and software, use of overtime or compensatory time), and securing needed information or decisions from the supervisor on major work problems and issues that arise.
• Participates in the service, training, consultation, and other professional activities of VA health care services and functions as a fully vested member of the multidisciplinary team.
• Uses personal recovery experiences to model coping techniques and recovery tools to coach Veterans on relevant skills needed for self-management of their health condition(s) and pursuit of their personal wellness.
• Observes behaviors that might indicate difficulty adapting or responding to treatment (e.g., missed assessment appointments, failure to attend or maintain abstinence, risk to self or others, disruptive behavior), completes appropriate documentation, and reports concerns to the treatment team in a timely manner.
• Uses ongoing individual and group meetings to teach Veterans how to identify and combat negative self-talk and overcome fears by providing a forum that allows Veteran to share their experiences.
• As necessary, handles crisis interventions for Veterans and addresses other emergent situations without the benefit of specific instructions.
• Informs Veterans about VA and community supports and resources, including how to effectively utilize them in the recovery and wellness process.
• Maintains a working knowledge of current trends and developments in holistic approaches in wellness and recovery by reading books, journals, and other relevant materials.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

VA Careers - Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck

Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf

Psychologist: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Psychology-Career-Flyer.pdf

Some duties include, but are not limited to:

• Evaluates and diagnoses mental disorders, conduct psychological, neuro-psychological and/or brief/basic psychological assessments within their areas of competence and under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.
• Consults with and serves as a resource for other professional personnel concerning psychological services under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.
• Participates as an active member of an interprofessional team collaborating with other team members to provide well-coordinated care.
• Provides didactic lectures as assigned and qualified across training programs.
• Provides workshops/seminars and consultation as assigned and qualified.
• May conduct research and present outcome data and research results at VA and regional or national scientific or professional meetings.
• May participate in manuscript preparation based upon VA data that supports the delivery of quality care for Veterans.
• Assists trainees with preparation of research projects relevant to Veteran care.
• Serves on Mental Health Service, Healthcare System, VISN, and/or National VA committees as directed.
• Actively participates in leadership roles in VA and/or partner affiliate programs or other professional organizations as directed.
• Represents the Healthcare System at professional/program community group/events and committees as directed.

VA Careers - Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck

Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf

Psychologist: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Psychology-Career-Flyer.pdf

Some duties include, but are not limited to:

• Evaluates and diagnoses mental disorders, conduct psychological, neuro-psychological and/or brief/basic psychological assessments within their areas of competence and under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.
• Consults with and serves as a resource for other professional personnel concerning psychological services under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.
• Participates as an active member of an interprofessional team collaborating with other team members to provide well-coordinated care.
• Provides didactic lectures as assigned and qualified across training programs.
• Provides workshops/seminars and consultation as assigned and qualified.
• May conduct research and present outcome data and research results at VA and regional or national scientific or professional meetings.
• May participate in manuscript preparation based upon VA data that supports the delivery of quality care for Veterans.
• Assists trainees with preparation of research projects relevant to Veteran care.
• Serves on Mental Health Service, Healthcare System, VISN, and/or National VA committees as directed.
• Actively participates in leadership roles in VA and/or partner affiliate programs or other professional organizations as directed.
• Represents the Healthcare System at professional/program community group/events and committees as directed.

• Serves as a Senior Action Officer for J6X Customer Experience Directorate, J6 Information Operations, in support of the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).
• Oversees, prepares and reports daily J6X operational matters to include Situational Awareness and Battle Rhythm to the J6X Director and division managers.
• Manages, consolidates, and reports the J6 Daily Operations Update (DOU) to the J6 Chief Information Officer (CIO) and J6 HQ staff.
• Develops, gathers, analyzes, and reports performance metrics and other critical data to identify trends and assess effectiveness to ensure strategic initiatives and activities within the J6X and J6 HQs are meeting performance targets.
• Plans, schedules, and conducts a variety of IT initiatives in support of J6X operations.
• Continuously evaluates initiatives and programs to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and policies.
• Applies specialized techniques and methods to analyze and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of IT programs and operations.
• Analyzes and evaluates by applying analytical techniques in order to resolve difficult issues and problems with work methods, data management, and operations.

• Receives, reviews, and evaluates End Use Certificates (EUC) and invoices, and identifies verifications submitted by the prospective recipients of the Munitions List Item/ Commodity Control List Item / (MLI or CCLI).
• Conducts assessment of property that is for sale or transfer outside of DoD; Performs part of the security background investigation to include part Pre-Award Survey which is an evaluation of the integrity and reliability of the prospective recipient.
• Analyzes the information and makes a judgment regarding the prospective recipient's propensity for future unlawful exports. Advises the Sales Contracting Officer when case-by-case licensing requirements may be associated with a proposed export.
• Evaluates any proposed exports of MLI/CCLI to ensure that exports of the particular property are authorized for the destination country identified and rejects any where the export would be unlawful.
• Responsible for independently maintaining proficiency and situational awareness of policies and procedural changes within the Trade and Security Controls Program.
• Analyzes information presented on the EUC for falsification. Identifies discrepancies between the various data sources and takes additional steps to resolve or amplify those discrepancies.
• Evaluates prospective recipient's criminal history and record of civil judgments - criminal offenses or civil judgments involving the prospective recipient.

• You will analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of a supply program.
• You will analyze inventories to forecast operation needs.
• You will execute policies to influence and control assets, use, or disposition of material and property
• You will analyze supply issues to resolve discrepancies with inventory programs or operations
• You will brief management to provide status, updates, or other business information.

The Supervisory Medical Support Assistant will perform administrative support duties that may be performed in a Clinic Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC), Inpatient or Outpatient Clinic. The Supervisory MSA at this level plans and directs programs at a medical center and/or satellite outpatient clinic and is delegated full supervisory responsibility. Assignments at this level include but may not be limited to: assigning and evaluating the work of subordinate staff; resolving complex problems to ensure that patient services are met; evaluating new products, equipment, and systems in order to make recommendations for improved operations; identifying educational and training needs; making final decisions on selections; evaluating performance; and taking disciplinary action when necessary. The Supervisory MSA is delegated full administrative responsibility for planning and directing the MSA's activities. The Supervisory MSA is responsible for extracting and analyzing data in order to provide reports in support of performance measures to senior management.

• Supervision. Including but not be limited to, carries out a full range of administrative and supervisory duties, to include assignment of work, performance evaluations, selection of staff, and recommendations for awards and advancements. Organizes work, sets priorities, and delegates tasks and responsibilities in order to meet deadlines.
• Resource Management. Manages fiscal matters, forecasts resource and equipment needs, and identifies budgetary needs.
• Demonstrates Courtesy and Professionalism. Shows courtesy, respect, and a positive attitude toward patients, co-workers, subordinate staff, and the public. Demonstrates ability to collaborate, communicate, set priorities, and organize work in order to meet deadlines and to ensure compliance with established processes, policies, and regulations.
• Identifies Customers' Concerns. Applies discernment and sensitivity when performing tasks required to resolve issues accurately and timely. Demonstrates advanced knowledge of technical health care processes as they relate to patients' access to care. Collaborates, communicates, and demonstrates customer service and interpersonal skills with all healthcare professionals in order to ensure quality and continuity of care and as well, to ensure compliance with established policies and regulations.
• Advanced Clinical Support. Demonstrates advanced knowledge of managing care in the community and authoritatively utilizes various reference sources. Makes decisions and empowers others to collaborate in order to resolve problems within a complex systems environment. Applies authoritative knowledge of policies and procedures associated with operational activities that affect community care workflow, patient care, and the revenue process.
• Operates Computerized Programs. Utilizes computerized programs and databases in order to enter, modify, and retrieve sensitive information and various data into or from electronic medical records, scheduling systems, and/or reporting formats. Maintains patient confidentiality with written and verbal information, per HIPAA requirements. This may include preparing reports in various formats and presenting data to various organizational levels.
• Applies Knowledge of Medical Terminology. Demonstrates advanced knowledge of medical terminology due to the technical nature of language utilized by clinicians in order to be able to communicate effectively with both professional and non-professional employees in a variety of occupations and at various levels of responsibility.
• Employee Education. Complies with Employee Education requirements by completing mandatory annual assignments through the TMS and complies with any other training or education requirements as determined by the supervisor.

• Serves as Chief, Networks Infrastructure Division, assigned to the Local Network Enterprise Center – Detroit Arsenal.
• Responsible for providing senior level customer support and AITP services to installation users.
• Ensures Information Technology functions and requirements are met and provided to all customers.
• Supervises evaluations of plans, programs, projects, networks, policies, and procedures to develop the basis for institutionalizing WAN/LAN networks and computer systems.
• Provides technical advice and guidance in the development of various short-, mid-, and long-range implementation and operational plans and objectives.
• Oversees implementation of new system hardware and software and develops operating procedures.
• Monitors the ongoing operation of a complex network environment with a large number of users in an installation or command and ensures corrective action to restore operational service.
• Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, setting priorities, and scheduling completion.
• Responsible for the accountability and control of all network equipment.

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assessment of psychosocial problems.
• Complete thorough assessments to determine the presenting problem, to determine in-home factors impacting the problem, and to determine obstacles to treatment and/or follow through with recommended treatments.
• Case management with members of the outpatient interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in scheduled interdisciplinary team huddles as a method of identifying those Veterans that may "be at risk" and require psychosocial intervention to reduce overall impact of risk.
• Help the patient and family to understand the contributing factors to the problem(s), will discuss with them the pros and cons of possible short-term and long-term solutions, encouraging them to make positive and lasting changes to reduce stressors.
• Coordinate a collaborative effort to meet the agreed upon goals for a Veteran's treatment needs and include liaison with community professionals regarding needed services for Veterans and/or their families. Services include but are not limited to interventions/referrals to increase access to care, transportation assistance, Advanced Directives, economic assistance, housing assistance for the patient's level of need (affordable independent housing, homeless shelters, group and family care homes, Veterans Homes, assisted living, nursing homes, respite care, hospice care) and necessary services to assist with functional decline.
• Establish and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with Veterans in the Primary Care Clinic and/or their families.
• Complete thorough psychosocial assessments to determine the psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and/or their families.
• Facilitate action for community placements through collaboration with Veterans and their families as well as interdisciplinary treatment team members to ensure that appropriate community placements are completed in a timely manner. Community placements can involve but are not limited to referrals to contract nursing homes, Community Living Centers, residential care homes, inpatient and outpatient hospice services.
• Utilize telehealth modalities to best meet Veteran needs.
• Provide consultation and education to Veterans and their families regarding community resources, VA benefits and specialty programs, and Advance Directives.
• Serve on committees, work groups, and task forces at the facility as deemed appropriate by the supervisor and Chief of Social Work Services.
• Attend all appropriate staff meetings to include, but not limited to, interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, Social Work team meetings, Social Work supervision meetings, and other committee and workgroups.
• Provide assistance with the orientation and learning of less experienced social workers.
• Other duties as assigned as determined by the direct supervisor, Chief of Social Work Service and/or the Executive Leadership Team of the Battle Creek VA Medical Center.

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assessment of psychosocial problems.
• Complete thorough assessments to determine the presenting problem, to determine in-home factors impacting the problem, and to determine obstacles to treatment and/or follow through with recommended treatments.
• Case management with members of the outpatient interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in scheduled interdisciplinary team huddles as a method of identifying those Veterans that may "be at risk" and require psychosocial intervention to reduce overall impact of risk.
• Help the patient and family to understand the contributing factors to the problem(s), will discuss with them the pros and cons of possible short-term and long-term solutions, encouraging them to make positive and lasting changes to reduce stressors.
• Coordinate a collaborative effort to meet the agreed upon goals for a Veteran's treatment needs and include liaison with community professionals regarding needed services for Veterans and/or their families. Services include but are not limited to interventions/referrals to increase access to care, transportation assistance, Advanced Directives, economic assistance, housing assistance for the patient's level of need (affordable independent housing, homeless shelters, group and family care homes, Veterans Homes, assisted living, nursing homes, respite care, hospice care) and necessary services to assist with functional decline.
• Establish and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with Veterans in the Primary Care Clinic and/or their families.
• Complete thorough psychosocial assessments to determine the psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and/or their families.
• Facilitate action for community placements through collaboration with Veterans and their families as well as interdisciplinary treatment team members to ensure that appropriate community placements are completed in a timely manner. Community placements can involve but are not limited to referrals to contract nursing homes, Community Living Centers, residential care homes, inpatient and outpatient hospice services.
• Utilize telehealth modalities to best meet Veteran needs.
• Provide consultation and education to Veterans and their families regarding community resources, VA benefits and specialty programs, and Advance Directives.
• Serve on committees, work groups, and task forces at the facility as deemed appropriate by the supervisor and Chief of Social Work Services.
• Attend all appropriate staff meetings to include, but not limited to, interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, Social Work team meetings, Social Work supervision meetings, and other committee and workgroups.
• Provide assistance with the orientation and learning of less experienced social workers.
• Other duties as assigned as determined by the direct supervisor, Chief of Social Work Service and/or the Executive Leadership Team of the Battle Creek VA Medical Center.

The duties of the position may include but, are not limited to:

• Manages and controls an assigned class of expendable material for a VA HCS and supported catchment area.
• Recognized as an authority on expendable (EX) commodity management and serves as a subject matter expert to all services and service lines.
• Drivers License is required. DO NOT submit a photo copy of the License, a driving record will be requested once selected.
• Inventories managed include a wide variety of expendable items and durable medical equipment (DME) which may or may not be available through the Medical/Surgical Prime Vendor (MSPV) program or other negotiated or Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contracts.
• Acts as a central point of contact for the coordination of commodity support and the resolution of logistics problems across organizational lines.
• Acts as a focal point for new EX supply procedures
• Makes decisions and commitments for the medical center on medical/surgical supplies that materially affect the VA HCS ability to provide medical care to Veterans.
• Researches opportunities for and conducts analysis of potential cost savings , efficiencies, and process improvements using quantitative analysis and historical usage patterns.
• Utilizes performance measures to conduct forecasting and quantitative analysis.
• Develops Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).
• Conducts short, mid and long-term advanced planning for expendable items and DME, utilizing enterprise wide computerized planning tools.

Primary Duties:
This position has primary duties of servicing automotive and mobile equipment such as automobiles, trucks, buses, forklifts and bulldozers.

Knowledge:
The incumbent must have a thorough knowledge of the characteristics and use of various lubricants, cooling systems protective agents, and hydraulic compounds. Incumbent must be able to drain and change lubricants in crank cases, differentials and transmissions; to lubricate vehicles and replace oil and air filters; to check fluid levels in braking systems and power steering reservoirs.
Incumbent drains moister from air tanks, install alcohol in air systems, change oil and filters on hydraulic systems which operate hoists and tailgates.
Incumbent must be able to replace accessories such as rear view mirrors.
Incumbent must be able to rotate, replace, and repair tube and tubeless tires with plugger or hot or cold patch of all sizes.
Incumbent must be skilled in the use of a battery cell tester, a battery hydrometer, and the tools necessary to complete this an other such assignments.
Incumbent must know how to check components such as spark plugs, fan belts, tail pipes, hoses and similar items and to make replacements and adjustments.
Incumbent refers any observed need for major repairs to automotive mechanic or other appropriate worker.
Incumbent must be able to record amount of gasoline, oil, and other supplies issued; and to keep an inventory of gasoline and other supplies on hand.
Incumbent must be able to perform preventive maintenance on all vehicles and equipment. Knowledge of repair and maintenance requirements of commercial repair shops.
Ability to adjust work operations and schedules to meet emergency or changing programs on vehicle related requirements within available resources and with minimum sacrifice of quality and quantity of service provided.
Ability to communicate with personnel at all levels of responsibility and authority, Ability to convey ideas, recommendations, and guidance to others verbally and written form. Ability to plan, organize, manage, research, interpret, and apply regulations, directives, policies, and guidance. Knowledge and ability to analyze information and reports to ensure efficient and effective transportation program accomplishments. Skill in applying knowledge to plan and accomplish a variety of complex work assignments and / or to identify, analyze, and resolve issues and problems.


Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 6AM to 2:30PM
Position Description Title/PD#: Mobile Equipment Servicer/PD039200
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

• Maintaining adequate stock of resale items.
• Identifying any obvious spoilage, damage, and out-of-date merchandise.
• Receiving supplies, equipment and resale items.
• Operating a computer system that calculates and marks prices, and determines weights of merchandise.
• Transporting items to shelving and display areas.

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Maintains Recreation facilities, grounds, and equipment in a clean, safe, operational, and pleasing manner. Observes operating instructions available for the Fitness Center program to include departmental policies, regulations, and operating standards, command level regulations, and procedures, and local policies set by Flight Chief, Squadron Commander, and/or Support Group Commander. Assumes custody of change fund. Opens center for business. Collects and accounts for fees and sales. Prepares Cashier Reports and other required records and reports. Oversees activities in progress and renders assistance as needed. Closes area at the end of the day. Places equipment in proper storage areas. Reconciles cash with record accountability. Assists at the front counter helping customers with the variety of equipment, programs and facilities we offer. Helps other staff members with projects and customers so that the Fitness Center runs smoothly. Communicates with other staff members so that procedures are uniform. Assists in conducting inventories. Position is a position of trust. Subject to perform additional duties given by management.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12613956