Total 1,339 job vacancies in Houston, Texas

The Primary Purpose of the Position is: Supervises a complexity index group 1 laboratory or in a complexity index group 2 laboratory that performs at least 1 million Standard Billable Tests annually (reported to the Laboratory Management Index Program) having one GS-11 subordinate to the supervisor.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Performs the full range of supervisory duties. Recommends appointment, plans, and assigns work; gives advice and counsel; evaluates work of subordinates.
• Monitors test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure acceptable levels of performance and initiate corrective action.
• Verifies orientation, training and competency assessment of assigned staff.
• Develops and updates technical policies and procedure manuals.
• Ensures all staff and affiliate staff are in compliance with accrediting and regulating bodies.
• Adjusts staffing levels or work procedures to accommodate resource allocation decisions made at the executive level
• Assures corrective action is initiated when test performance deviates from established performance specifications.
• Develops policies and procedures, manages document control, develops performance standards, position descriptions, and functional statements.
• Responsible for professional and administrative management of assigned areas, to include budget execution, supplies, and other resources.
• Maintain effective interdepartmental relations with other services to accomplish medical center goals.

• Provides specialized still and video photographic support.
• Operates on location and studio still and video cameras and editing equipment.
• Manages and cares for photographic equipment, supplies, and materials.
• Assists in carrying out the public affairs program and produces materials that support the commander's public affairs goals.

WHAT IS THE TAXPAYER SERVICES (TS)DIVISION?
A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions

Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas: Taxpayer Services Service Centers Austin Submission Processing

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position.

As a Department Manager you will:

• Define business goals, develop work plans and set short and long term priorities to be accomplished by subordinates.
• Direct, coordinate and oversee work plans through subordinate managers and supervisors. Assign work based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees.
• Evaluate program implementation and effectiveness.
• Provide guidance, advice, counsel or instruction to subordinates in resolving administrative and on technical problems.
• Manage relationships with functional executives of IRS operating divisions within the area serviced, officials of other agencies, and in advising management officials of higher rank.
• Develop performance standards and evaluate work performance of subordinate supervisors and managers; Serve as the reviewing official on evaluations and performance recognition or disciplinary actions of non-supervisory employees rated by subordinate supervisors.
• Manage and resolve group grievances, employee complaints and/or other issues elevated to the second level.
• Make decisions and/or approve expenses on routine and/or non-routine, costly or controversial requests and/or personnel related actions (e.g., selection, training, promotions).
• Serve as a coach and/or mentor to subordinate managers and/or employees on an ongoing basis, tailoring the emphasis based on the particular needs and background.
• Initiate ways to improve efficiency of the department and increase the quality of the work directed; Find and implement ways to eliminate or reduce significant bottlenecks and barriers to production, promote team building or improve business practices.

• Performs research to resolve inventory discrepancies. Investigates stock/record/material discrepancies impacting inventory balances.
• Receives a variety of communications, concerning discrepancies involving material inspections, issues, shipments, receipts, storage, and inventory adjustment actions generated externally or from local processing.
• Performs physical inventory counts, material inspections and location survey checks. Updates records based on cyclic inspections, and research receipt discrepancies for record adjustments.
• Receives information of discrepancies, investigates material, and responds to defective material messages in support of the COSIS program.
• Assists in the development of quality control plans and process improvement initiatives for the purpose of enhancing overall inventory accuracy and accountability. Assists in cyclic inspections and AD Hoc discrepancy processing.
• May Operate Material Handling equipment (MHE) such as forklifts and stock selectors to move material.

• Perform visual and operational checks to locate source of trouble and determine the best method for opening malfunctioning locking devices.
• Remove broken keys from keyways and opens standard locks when keys are missing by such methods as picking, shimming, spreading, and slipping.
• Obtain replacement parts from manufacturer's catalog and make repairs and key/rekey locks by using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to determine whether to add, remove, or shorten various sized of tumblers.
• Change the combination-type locking devices by key or manually by disassembling, changing the position of tumbler centers, and reassembling.
• Install locking devices in doors, desks, office equipment, safes and other units using templates and in making necessary minor alterations to locking mechanisms and units to assure correct fit.
• Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

• Perform various tasks associated with the pass system.
• Prepare, issue, and maintain control and accountability of pass requests for temporary and permanent military and civilian personnel, official visitors, and contractor employees.
• Conduct pass procedure inspections at Red River Army Depot.
• Provide information, direct calls or visitors to other organizations according to information/action desired, exercising tact, courtesy, alertness and good judgment in carrying out public contacts.
• Operate an electronic typewriter, word processor, microcomputer, or computer terminal, using standard typewriter style keyboard with additional function keys, to prepare a variety of narrative and tabular material from rough draft.

• Admit patients that arrive as inpatients through the medical evacuation system.
• Collect information from patient to verify existing health insurance coverage.
• Provide counsel to patients on out-of-pocket liabilities, deductibles, pre-payments and outstanding balances.
• Answer questions regarding admission policy, patient transfers, air evacuation schedules and medical specialty requirements.
• Maintain an electronic record of patient interactions, progress and outcomes.
• Work with Emergency Department personnel and Nursing Staff to arrange routine transfers of patients to other healthcare facilities through Patient Transfer Service.
• Receive and monitor daily aeromedical evacuation information from local Air Force base and identifies flight manifests for incoming and outgoing patients, family members, and medical attendants.
• Provide clerical/administrative and automation support using multiple computer systems and technologies such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access).

Responsible for providing a diverse selection of academic, occupational, vocational training, and recreational programs for inmates confined within the institution. Responsible for providing technical support and assistance in all aspects of the education department’s operation

Assists with the maintenance and control of the Education Department records and files and assists with ensuring that all reporting requirements are met.

Responsible for keying education information in the Education Data System (EDS) based on information provided by professional staff.

Records and maintains budgetary data and financial records and is able to provide statistical information to supervisors and staff members.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

• Supervise and execute operations of functional areas including the Current Operations Integration Center, Contingency Command Post, Operations Support, and G3 Aviation, including a Flight Following Facility at Soto Cano Airbase in Honduras.
• Supervises directly and indirectly over 50 subordinates, including civilians and military personnel.
• Manage and develop various counterdrug resource operations.
• Provide and execute fiscal, budgetary, and resource management oversight for multiple funding streams ensuring alignment among directorate priorities.
• Develop and recommend actions regarding Counterdrug, Counterterrorism, and Counter Transnational Organized Crime operational and program requirements.
• Monitor Aviation Operations, Command Watch organization, and the Contingency and Main Command Posts on an ongoing basis.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Direct Care

• Responsible for the day-to-day administration of the screening and testing program. This will include conducting assessment and evaluation interviews with patients, family and significant others to obtain pertinent information regarding the patient's history, symptoms, cognitive abilities and willingness to participate in treatment of psychological disorders.
• Psychological tests may be conducted face-to-face or using various psychological computer software packages
• Ability to use the Mental Health Assistant and the Behavioral Health Lab software to assist with the recording of psychological testing material.
• Assisting the clinical psychologists with the administration and scoring of selected tests and screening protocols in accordance with defined procedures.
• Assessing the patient's emotional function, psychosocial stress indicators and physical adjustments during treatment activities.
• Reviewing and summarizing pertinent psychosocial data for clinical psychologists assigned to PCMHI within the VATVCBHCS.
• Providing ongoing assessment and screening of patients as specified in the treatment plans and through the "watchful waiting program."
• Aid in facilitating referrals to case management and follow-up assessment of patients who require referral to more specialized Mental Health Clinics.
• Collaborating with the clinical psychologist to provide up-to-date feedback to and collaborating with members of the multidisciplinary primary care teams.
• Utilizing a computerized patient record system to record appropriate, timely and accurate clinical data in patients' medical record.

• Maintaining and operating computerized psychological assessment program and will be responsible for scheduling of patient appointments in a manner that ensures compliance with applicable performance measures.
• Monitoring testing supplies, providing nomenclature to and notifying their supervisor when it is time to reorder.
• Coordinating the Psychology Service's computerized assessment activities including both those instruments available on the DHCPand any stand-alone software.
• Assisting Primary Care Psychologists and the Chief, Psychology Service in carrying out program evaluations associated with quality assurance and quality improvement plans.
• Responsible for carrying out many specific data collection procedures including running data reports in VSSC and DataMart and providing results and data analysis to the clinical staff as directed.
• Completing other administrative tasks as needed.
• Conducting day-to-day administrative duties including responsibility for appointment management for enrolled patients, data entry, and Psychology Service, VISN 17 and Central Office performance improvement activities in support of the PCMHI Program.

If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for administrative support assistance. Typical work assignments will include clerical tasks as specifically assigned by supervisor or office staff member.

• Receptionist (greet visitors, take messages)
• Provide escort services for vendors (Shred, Maintenance)
• Sort and distribute mail. Prepare packages for Fed Ex and drop off
• Make copies and assemble packets
• Familiar with MS office a plus

Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to provide appropriate, specialized developmental care and instruction for children in the Child Development Center (CDC). In addition, performs basic oversight and supervision for a designated classroom for ages 6 months through 5 years. The incumbent may be designated as the supervisor on duty, as needed, whenever the Child Development Center (CDC) Director is not physically in the facility.

Duties:

• Designs, implements, and reviews activity plans.
• Observes and evaluates each child's health and development and reports on and maintains records of observations.
• Prepares and implements specialized programs for children with special needs, i.e., children with disciplinary problems, learning disabilities, or gifted children.
• Provides technical guidance and leadership to junior employees assigned to assist with program activities and participates in special projects.

As a HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC (TITLE 32) with the Texas Air National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to:

• Repairs, adjust, overhauls, performs major repairs, and maintenance on military and commercial designed heavy mobile equipment and special purpose vehicles. Inspects repairs, overhauls and tests major systems including gasoline, diesel, electric powered hybrid, multi-fuel, turbine, and other types of internal combustion engines, which may be turbo-charged or blower assisted, automatic or manual transmissions, including those with power take offs, cross-drive transmissions, hydraulic, electric, pneumatic systems and controls, fluid pumping systems, turrets, winches and four wheel steering systems. Systematically analyzes malfunctions and the cause of mechanical failure by means of visual and auditory checks, uses computer-controlled test equipment, engine analyzers, compression testers, voltmeters, ohmmeters and pressure gauges in order to determine the exact nature of extent of repairs or adjustments necessary to complete work. Use specialized diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot problems in complex state-of-the-art electric and electronic systems to identify and replace defective components such as computer control modules, sensors, solenoids, digitized components, and circuits. Develop or improvise methods, alter parts, and make repairs in the absence of technical guidelines. Modify parts to fit, or improvises modifications to equipment to correct recurring malfunctions. Makes design modifications to meet special requirements, make adjustment or performs tests. Removes, disassembles overhauls, modifies, adjusts, and repairs, engines, transmissions, or sub-assemblies in accordance with the proper procedures and specifications. Reassembles engines, transmissions, and sub-assemblies, makes adjustments, tests and reinstalls in vehicles and equipment. Determines serviceability by operational driving test.
• Performs body repair and corrosion control, refinishes and repaints surfaces as required. Repairs and/or replaces body parts, locks, glass, etc. and determines if additional repairs are required. Repairs may be accomplished by using welding equipment, power tools, hand tools and other specialized equipment. Cleans, tests, and repairs radiators/oil coolers and associated parts. Test, services, and repairs vehicle air conditioning systems following manufacturers and environmental guidelines. Replaces or repairs tires, tubes and balances wheel assemblies.
• Prepares, maintains and submits applicable maintenance work orders for man-hour and data collection accounting, to include completing forms to reflect work performed or delayed and parts and maintenance required. Assists in establishing and maintaining adequate shop stock, special levels parts, and appropriate shop support equipment and tools. Inspect, maintains, and operates all appropriate shop equipment. Researches and assists in requisitioning materials, parts and equipment necessary to perform the vehicle maintenance/management mission. Assists in review and updating maintenance technical orders, shop operating instructions, commercial publications, MAJCOM and local publications, as well as other pertinent directives. Provides expert support to the Customer Service Center to various unit members.
• Participates as OJT Instructor in the vehicle maintenance area. Conducts instructional classes on methods and procedures of operation and maintenance concerning all aspects of vehicle repairs and assigned shop maintenance support equipment. Evaluates effectiveness of instruction, documents and maintains individual /section training and qualification records.
• Assists in conducting the local occupational safety and health training program, to include compliance with directives and procedures for proper disposal of hazardous waste products within the functional area. Fully comprehends and complies with federal, state and local environmental laws and the requirements in Air Force Occupational, Safety and Health Standard (AFOSHSTD).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Uses varied functions of multiple office automation software to produce a wide range of documents, formats, etc.
• Specific assignments require a varying number and sequence of steps and use of different functions from on assignment to another.
• Uses word processing software to create, copy, edit, store, retrieve, and print forms, memos and letters and lengthy reports; uses existing database or spreadsheet software to create, enter, revise, sort or calculate, and retrieve data for reports; and uses graphics software to provide graphs and charts for reports and presentations.
• Assists in developing training aids for use by office members and providing them with hands-on-training.
• May create elementary macros to simplify and expedite assignments and provide instructions on their use to others in the office.
• Performs simple troubleshooting of system and/or software problems encountered by coworkers.
• Transmits and receives documents and messages electronically using personal computers or workstations that are networked or linked to other computers or workstations.
• Compose nontechnical correspondence, such as instructions on office procedures, requests for information, and letters of acknowledgment or notification.
• Consolidates and finalizes information from system and files for various reports in accordance with established reporting procedures.
• Gathers and summarizes information from files and documents for supervisor's or other staff members' use in responding to inquiries, recognizing which information is or is not relevant to the issue at hand.
• Proofreads/edits correspondence and documents for correct grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and format.
• Screens incoming mail and electronic messages to identify what needs to be brought to the attention of the supervisor, referred to appropriate staff, rerouted to other organizations/offices, or handled personally.
• Using automated schedulers or calendars, establishes suspense dates and brings to supervisor's attention those that cannot be met by requested date or when there is a conflict.
• Reviews outgoing correspondence for procedural and grammatical accuracy, conformance with administrative requirements, and factual correctness.
• Prepared and consolidates time and attendance records.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Office Automation Assistant/PD08551A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Implements the overall remedial reading, language arts, science, social studies and/or math curriculums.

Implements and maintains life skills, study strategies and other cognitive strategy programs.

Designs new programs when necessary to meet special needs and places students into their respective prescribed programs.

Interviews and evaluates all prospective special learning needs students.

Administers a variety of individualized formal and informal diagnostic special education and literacy tests (including pre/post tests).

Maintains and evaluates an accurate record of progress attained by the students and redesigns program if necessary to meet individual needs.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.