Total 3,888 job vacancies in Fort Sam Houston, Texas

Major Duties:

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

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

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

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday / 0730-1600
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Management and Program Assistant (Policy and Publications Manager)/PD00814O
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

As a Surface Maintenance Mechanic (Title 32), WG-5801-11, you will perform the following duties:

• Performs maintenance, troubleshooting, and major repair on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical, and automotive vehicles. This may include self-propelled artillery, tracked cargo and personnel carriers, road graders, mobile cranes, front loaders, bulldozers, power shovels, tanks, tracked combat vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, semi-trailers, forklifts, tractors, and accessory equipment. Troubleshoots, repairs and/or overhauls, as a regular and recurring duty, a variety of the mechanically complex major systems to include internal combustion engines, turbine engines, automatic and non-automatic transmissions, heavy duty drive line systems, and hydraulic utility systems and controls, cross drive or similar multi-system transmissions and a variety of intricate fuel injection systems. Makes repairs and modifications to assemblies and components such as voltage regulators, generators/alternators, brake cylinders, etc., for use or placement in systems for which they were not specifically designed. Improvises work when standard procedures do not apply.
• Troubleshoots equipment with a variety of the mechanically complex major systems and diagnoses difficult performance problems and the cause of mechanical failures by means of visual and auditory checks, uses test equipment such as engine analyzers, compression testers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, pressure gauges and computer diagnostic tools. Utilizes embedded diagnostics in equipment and a wide variety of specialized original equipment manufacturer system analyzers in order to determine the exact nature or extent of repair. Determines what adjustments may be necessary to complete work orders, and whether any additional repairs other than those specified or indicated on the work order are necessary.
• Removes and disassembles engines and complex major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, and fuel, hydraulic, and oil pressure systems. Makes the appropriate repairs, overhaul, or modifications in accordance with the proper repair specifications and procedures, and improvises repair techniques when standard procedures are not available. Reassembles engines and other systems, and adjusts, tests, and reinstalls in vehicles and equipment as necessary. Makes adjustments and repairs to electrical and suspension systems. Repairs equipment with a variety of interconnected systems to include state of the art electrical and electronic, fuel injection, interconnected gear reduction, multiple engines, and similarly complex systems. Improvises, substitutes, or alters components or parts to fit into systems for which the items were not specially designed or finds other ways to correct defects when existing methods and procedures do not give desired results.
• Independently performs repairs and maintenance functions with little or no supervision in remote locations. Provides technical guidance and specialized team leadership to lower grade employees within the team. Assists lower grade mechanics in performing major repair work on interconnected complex systems such as electrical, air and hydraulic systems, complex state of the art electrical and electronic systems that use specialized diagnostic equipment to identify problems, complex fuel injection systems and other similar complex systems. May provide Field and limited Sustainment maintenance at unit locations as part of a "contact team."
• Conducts readiness and repair inspections on vehicles and associated equipment supported by the activity. Performs operational inspections and ensures vehicles and equipment are properly serviced, including brake adjustments, replacing hydraulic fluids, greasing, cleaning, etc., and performs other preventive maintenance operations as required. Inspects supported equipment prior to use during Inactive Duty Training (IDT) and Annual Training (AT), to ensure that it is functioning properly. May inspect in-process repair work of lower graded repairer to ensure equipment is being repaired in accordance with pertinent requirements. May serve as a commodity inspector during Command Maintenance Management evaluations (COMET) or as a member of a Maintenance Assistance Instruction Team (MAIT). Instructs operator/crew in the maintenance of equipment and provides technical advice and assistance to supported units when requested.
• Performs electrical repairs on complex state of the art electrical and electronic systems requiring extensive training on specialized diagnostic equipment to identify problems.
• Assists in the maintenance of production reports and records, and makes recommendations to the supervisor. Plans, organizes, and performs technical analyses as required or assigned. Makes recommendations to the supervisor as to adjustments necessary to effectively, efficiently and economically accomplish the work and maximize production.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Participates in planning, development, and maintenance of applications and services, performing systems life-cycle activities required to turn a set of requirements into a capability.
• Formulates analytical studies to develop strategies for achieving approved long-range objectives cloud computing/mobile environments, technologies, methodologies and facilities.
• Coordinates efforts, provides advisory services, and conducts reviews with key officials and top engineering and scientific personnel from within the same or other agency, other government agencies, and private industry.
• Conducts modeling, simulation and analysis; systems engineering and architecture development; other engineering activities to support effective and efficient DoD enterprise capabilities.
• Leads and advises program specialists and exercises hands-on responsibility for project oversight and coordination efforts with other information systems professionals and technical personnel.
• Develops and maintains the project schedule for all assigned projects to ensure that deliverables meet planned milestones, and reviews completed work to ensure that project objectives and the quality of deliverables are met.
• Serves as a technical team lead for projects and design, deploy, and maintain cloud solutions to ensure compliance with federal regulations and security standards, and respond to requirements requests.

Duties
may include but are not limited to:
Conducting comprehensive assessments of functional and occupational roles using standardized and non-standardized evaluation tools, with a particular focus on the Spinal Cord Injury/Disease Careline (SCI/D) at the Audie L. Murphy VA Hospital. Within this scope, you select and administer direct occupational therapy interventions and procedures, addressing varying levels of complexity, while aiming to enhance or restore the functionality of patients facing conditions like spinal cord injuries, amputations, and neuromusculoskeletal dysfunctions. Collaboration with healthcare providers is essential, involving specialized evaluations, treatment modalities, and patient education, especially regarding spinal cord injuries. Additionally, you play a vital role in evaluating patients' homes for safety and accessibility, providing recommendations for durable medical equipment (DME), and ensuring patients are trained in its safe use. Coordinating equipment needs with physicians and the prosthetics department is another critical aspect of your role. Ancillary duties include participating in offsite outings, contributing to discharge planning, independently solving complex problems, maintaining certifications, assisting in the development of care standards, and maintaining equipment and supplies.

Work Schedule: 7:30am - 4:00pm, Monday-Friday
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Duties
may include but are not limited to:
Conducting comprehensive assessments of functional and occupational roles using standardized and non-standardized evaluation tools, with a particular focus on the Spinal Cord Injury/Disease Careline (SCI/D) at the Audie L. Murphy VA Hospital. Within this scope, you select and administer direct occupational therapy interventions and procedures, addressing varying levels of complexity, while aiming to enhance or restore the functionality of patients facing conditions like spinal cord injuries, amputations, and neuromusculoskeletal dysfunctions. Collaboration with healthcare providers is essential, involving specialized evaluations, treatment modalities, and patient education, especially regarding spinal cord injuries. Additionally, you play a vital role in evaluating patients' homes for safety and accessibility, providing recommendations for durable medical equipment (DME), and ensuring patients are trained in its safe use. Coordinating equipment needs with physicians and the prosthetics department is another critical aspect of your role. Ancillary duties include participating in offsite outings, contributing to discharge planning, independently solving complex problems, maintaining certifications, assisting in the development of care standards, and maintaining equipment and supplies.

Work Schedule: 7:30am - 4:00pm, Monday-Friday
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Serves as a functional expert in the areas of Civilian Payroll Management with responsibility for all phases of the Agency's civilian manpower budget in relation to Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE), to include oversight of the civilian payroll process.

• Plays a key role in the overall execution of the Agency's budget particularly as it relates to civilian manpower and payroll management.
• Interfaces with the DTRA Directors, senior leadership, Special Staff Offices, and senior financial managers on civilian manpower management and resource related issues.
• Exercises oversight and administrative control of the DTRA civilian pay budget and Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs) within Agency systems.
• Prepares technical civilian manpower reports, executive correspondence, analytical studies and briefings involving civilian manpower requirements, and coordinates and provides civilian manpower information to the Agency leadership.
• Prepares briefings to be presented to the Agency Director and senior staff on the Future Years Defense Program (FYDP), including program content, problems, and recommended solutions.
• Analyzes assigned areas of the Agency FYDP requirements to ensure they are adequately presented and conform to approve OSD funding levels.
• Prepares trend/real growth profiles and identifies problems with proposed resolution in assigned areas.
• Participates in the preparation, defense, presentation, and appeals to OSD on program/budget submissions and decisions.
• Gathers information on and conducts comprehensive analysis of existing and emerging Agency missions and programs to determine budget and financial management impacts and to define required Comptroller and Agency action.
• Participates in developing and maintaining the program/budget structure used in the budget management information systems which form the framework for the DTRA FYDP as well as the budget and accounting structures.
• Monitors, reviews, and analyzes budgetary and civilian manpower execution to maximize the use of all available resources.

As a Program Analyst (Action Officer) you will be responsible for the following duties:

*The incumbent will assist the Deputy Regional Director for Mission Support, Central Region, Field Operations.

*Responsible for making recommendations to DCSA leadership to ensure assigned programs and functions are efficient and effective.

*Provide the Deputy Regional Director with objective, in-depth, and well researched information tools such as white papers, quad charts, spreadsheets, etc. to facilitate informed decision making on the administrative and programmatic aspects of Field Operations integration and support.

* Responsible for Region level administration, policy, standards, and communications in accordance with instruction.

* Establishes, revises, and/or reviews policies, procedures, mission objectives and organization structure to increase efficiency and drive solutions contributing to Mission success.

* Coordinates independently with other internal organizations to maintain effective communications and represent Mission interests while shaping the development of new or modified administrative program policies, regulations, goals, or objectives.

* Promotes procedures and systems for establishing, operating, and assessing effectiveness of Mission success.

Assisting customers by answering questions such as item price or location, and handling bulky/heavy items.

• Operating an electronic checkout system to record unit price, total customer purchase, and make change.
• Performing a variety of duties in handling, preparing and maintaining stock levels of grocery and produce items.
• Reviewing stock levels and gathering inventory data in order to maintain the Computer Assisted Ordering (CAO) system.
• Preparing and maintaining a variety of documents to order commissary items, reconcile invoices and submit requisitions.
• Maintaining security, safety, and sanitation practices and procedures.

Duty 1. Budget formulation work in support of major initiatives/programs involving preparation of detailed analyses and estimates of annual and/or multi-year funding.

Duty 2. Performs budget execution work involving monitoring obligations incurred and resulting expenditures of funds and the administration and review of requests for funds for distribution to program managers.

Duty 3. Provides financial advisory services on budget-related matters such as types of funding available, effects of budgetary changes on related activities, status and use of funds, etc.

Duty 4. Provides expert technical advice on all aspects of budgeting to include review and analysis to ensure program compliance with financial guidance.

The supervisor is directly accountable to the Chief Medical Technologist or Laboratory Manager of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service {P&LMS). The incumbent works independently; supervision is mainly advisory in nature. The incumbent provides first line supervision to a laboratory section (Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology/Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, Evening and Night Shifts, Processing, Phlebotomy, and division laboratories).

The incumbent is responsible for informing the Chief Medical Technologist or Laboratory Manager of P&LMS of major problems and decisions in these areas.

The incumbent receives assignments of a general nature from the Chief Medical Technologist or Laboratory Manager of P&LMS. Subsequent findings and recommendations are used by Laboratory Management as the basis for his/her subsequent decision-making. Much of the incumbent's responsibilities are self­initiated, such as identifying and correcting problems, and identifying ways of improving the efficiency of the service.

EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.Contact VISN17EDRP2@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more

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

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 0000-0800
Telework: Ad-hoc
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.Contact VISN17EDRP2@VA.GOV, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

The supervisor is directly accountable to the Chief Medical Technologist or Laboratory Manager of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service {P&LMS). The incumbent works independently; supervision is mainly advisory in nature. The incumbent provides first line supervision to a laboratory section (Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology/Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, Evening and Night Shifts, Processing, Phlebotomy, and division laboratories).

The incumbent is responsible for informing the Chief Medical Technologist or Laboratory Manager of P&LMS of major problems and decisions in these areas.

The incumbent receives assignments of a general nature from the Chief Medical Technologist or Laboratory Manager of P&LMS. Subsequent findings and recommendations are used by Laboratory Management as the basis for his/her subsequent decision-making. Much of the incumbent's responsibilities are self­initiated, such as identifying and correcting problems, and identifying ways of improving the efficiency of the service.

EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.Contact VISN17EDRP2@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more

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

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 0000-0800
Telework: Ad-hoc
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.Contact VISN17EDRP2@VA.GOV, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

The National Security Agency (NSA) currently has opportunities for highly motivated Industrial Control System (ICS) Specialists/Engineers to provide expertise in the design, construction, commissioning, and operation of new and renovated electrical and mechanical infrastructure. This position has two areas of focus, one within Design and Engineering (D&E) and the other with Operations and Maintenance (O&M).

As an ICS Specialist/Engineer within D&E, you will work closely with multidisciplinary teams encompassing project managers, stakeholders, and contractors throughout the entirety of the project life-cycle, including close coordination with O&M. You will also be responsible for the development and review of designs, specifications, technical reports, and cost estimates for power monitoring and control of electrical and mechanical infrastructure, energy management monitoring, and ICS cybersecurity.

As an ICS Specialist/Engineer within O&M, you will work closely with ICS Specialists who support many facets of the Industrial Control Systems in the Facilities Control Center (FCC), which is a 24/7 operations center where facilities systems can be effectively monitored and maintained. The ICS team supports power monitoring and control, energy management monitoring and control, the transport network and various Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) hardware, components, software, and applications to ensure a robust secure operation of the overall system.

- Plans and lays out work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, specifications, guides, codes, and work orders. Uses and maintains tools and equipment.
- Troubleshoots heating boilers, heating systems, and fuel power boilers with complex problems and extensive repairs requiring judgment to locate malfunctions.
- Installs, modifies, overhauls, repairs, and maintains a variety of complex heating boilers and/or heating systems, single and multiple fuel power boilers, and associated auxiliary and pollution control equipment.
- Performs preventive maintenance on heating boilers and/or fuel power boiler systems and auxiliary equipment.
- Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.

The National Security Agency (NSA) has opportunities available for highly motivated High Voltage Technicians with industrial/commercial experience. Our well-rounded team of professionals maintains the infrastructure that powers NSA's mission around the globe. The best candidates will use their technical and leadership skills to ensure best-in-class electrical services. This position will provide development opportunities to maximize your career growth in a rewarding environment.

Our High Voltage Technicians are responsible for high, medium, and low voltage electrical power installations. Responsibilities include emergency and supplemental power generation, primary (HV/MV) and secondary (LV) electrical substations, overhead and underground power distribution, SCADA systems, digital and analog control systems, protective relaying equipment, large scale UPS systems, building services, switchgear, power conditioning equipment, as well as general lighting, grounding, and lightning protection systems.

Our High Voltage Technicians operate and maintain high voltage electrical systems such as main switchgear, relays, generators, uninterruptible power systems (UPS), power panels, lights, outlets, motors and controls operating at up to 115,000 volts. The candidate will adapt work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, emergencies, or unexpected obstacles. The candidate will have the ability to articulate viewpoints and solutions to customers, peers, and supervisors in an effective manner. The candidate will identify and analyze technical issues, reporting, and documentation and contribute to project status briefings.

This Human Resources Specialist position is located George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Applying employee relations principles, practices, legal and regulatory requirements, and analytical skills sufficient to advise management about appropriate disciplinary or other corrective techniques that are responsive to a range of conduct and performance problems.
• Providing advice and assistance to management regarding appropriate disciplinary and adverse actions.
• Identifying and seeking guidance on fitness for duty and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) issues.
• Applying knowledge of guidance, policies, principles, and practices related to employee conduct, performance, and dispute resolution.
• Analyzing a variety of employee conduct and performance-based problems.
• Providing ongoing HR services to managers and employees including initiating, tracking, and following up on cases and actions to ensure timely completion and regulatory compliance, and resolving recurring case specific problems or issues independently when applicable guidelines are available.
• Serving as the resident HR consultant by providing guidance on HR matters; responding to routine HR inquiry actions; ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies, and consistency with merit system principles; communicating changes to HR procedures and policies.
• Undertaking extensive research and analysis and coordinating with OHC senior specialist to ensure the most recent guidance is applied when making technical decisions or advising managers, staff, and employees.
• Providing guidance to junior staff as appropriate to accomplish work.
• Identifying and proposing technically sound and administratively compliant solutions to a range of recurring issues that require considerable judgment to ensure that recommendations and approaches that best meet operational needs.