Total 139 job vacancies in Kittery, Maine

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***

Major duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs work involving consult management, scheduling Special Mode and Common Carrier transportation;
• Collects, compiles, and tracks data and statistical information in support of Veteran Transportation Service (VTS);
• Performs a basic analysis of the data and generates a variety of reports;
• Processes mileage reimbursement claims using the Beneficiary Travel Self-Service System;
• Reviews documents, reports and/or applications for omissions and inconsistencies and ensures data entry is complete and accurate;
• Enters pertinent information into an automated tracking system;
• Coordinates service practices that decrease waits and delays for patients in all specialty areas;
• Performs support services e.g., systems management, operations, workload forecasting, review, and reporting of data/statistical results of program/project studies, vehicle maintenance and repair, etc.
• Coordinates the day-to-day operation of VTS program flow, processes, and functions;
• Plans and provides support services in the following types of program areas: electronic records management; driver scheduling setup & management; space utilization services.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• You will disassemble, repair, and assemble machinery and equipment components such as hoist, travel, swing, and boom assemblies.
• You will remove, install, and align travel, hoist, brake, and drive motors, gasoline and diesel engines.
• You will fabricate eight inch piping to exhaust systems.
• You perform machining operations associated with repairs such as: reboring, cylinders, bearings, bushings, turning or grinding shafts, pistons, brake drums, wheels, and manufacture of replacement parts.

The Secretary position is to provide a wide array of administrative and project support to the Chief of Medicine, Assistant Chief of Medicine, Administrative Officer (AO), Emergency Department Director and Supervisory Hospitalist. Duties will include, but not be limited to the following:

• Controls incoming and outgoing correspondence, reports, memoranda and other forms of written communication.
• Prepares and edits letters and reports and reviews correspondence for accuracy and completeness.
• Supervises and orients summer volunteers and/or students assigned to the office and prepares their evaluations and gives feedback on their performance.
• Serves as a patient advocate for the service. This requires personally listening to patients' or their families' concerns and assisting in the resolution and documentation.
• Provides administrative support for Medical Service staff meetings and assists in preparation of meeting Power Point presentations.
• Prepares meeting agendas.
• Attends meetings, takes accurate minutes and follows up on action items with appropriate staff members independently.
• Serves as timekeeper for multidisciplinary and administrative staff.
• Maintains current file of provider privileges.
• Collects and displays provider-specific statistics for workload measurement such as daily admission log, inpatient roster log, patient complaints, meeting attendance, etc.
• Receives telephone calls and visitors.
• Picks up, sorts and distributes mail.
• Maintains suspense of incoming or outgoing correspondence or material; advises staff member of approaching deadlines and initiates follow-up on overdue matters.
• Establishes and maintains office files of correspondence, publications and other materials, following established filing procedures.
• Arranges travel; completes and routes necessary forms required for authorization and funding of travel.
• Maintains employee service records and files.
• Types a wide variety of material for the service, including technical reports, MS PowerPoint presentations, MS Excel spreadsheets, medical lectures, proficiency reports and policies.
• Assists providers with presentations (audiovisual aids, scheduling rooms, reminding participants, etc.
• Orders office supplies for the staff.

• This position is in an AFGE Bargaining Unit.
• This position is in the Competitive Service.
• Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.
• Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.

• You will perform the various duties and responsibilities of accounting, budget management, and other related financial management work.
• You will provide advice on effective and efficient methods for the acquisition and use of funds to support the organization’s programs and activities.
• You will perform the various duties and responsibilities of accounting, budget management, and other related financial management work.
• You will operate with a high degree of independence in carrying out budgetary and financial management responsibilities.

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This position serves as a supervisory technician in the Sterile Processing Service (SPS). SPS is the central point within the Medical Center from which patient care medical/surgical supply inventory; instruments and equipment are received, processed, packaged, and distributed. SPS consists of three distinct units: Decontamination; Sterile Preparation and Distributions. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate all operations, priorities, and procedures daily within the Sterile Processing Department.
• Collaborates with Lead Technician to ensure work is distributed in the most fair and equitable manner.
• Plans and assigns work on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis and adjusts assignments during a workday to alleviate halt points in reprocessing activities.
• Responsible for the direct supervision of day-to-day operations in SPS during the evening tour of duty, including reusable medical devices (RMD) reprocessing for all clinical services including management of the Decontamination Unit, Sterile preparation area, and sterile storage of RMD.
• Directly oversees the work of employees under his/her supervision, orients new employees to their duties, validates competencies of employees, identifies equipment requirements, and recommends methods to improve the quality and productivity of the service.
• Evaluates employee performance and behavior, and if deficient, will initiate appropriate corrective and disciplinary actions.
• Hears and resolves complaints from employees, referring group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher-level supervisor or manager.
• Advises the Chief SPS of problems in the organization's activities, and provides input that may lead to disciplinary actions, such as counseling and formal disciplinary action, within the framework of progressive discipline; recommendation may include termination, especially separation during the probationary period.

• This position is in the Excepted Service.
• Due to a critical staffing shortage, 38 U.S.C. § 7412 waives the requirement to apply Veterans' preference for this job announcement.
• Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.
• This position is covered by a special rate.
• Narrative responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) may be required from the selectee in order to proceed with the appointment.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

The Outpatient Staff Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing competent, evidence-based outpatient care to assigned patients and oversight of licensed vocational nurses/nursing assistants, as appropriate to the setting. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient transition through the continuum of patient care, patient and family education, patient self-management after discharge, and supporting factors that impact customer satisfaction. The nurse will assist in directing the provision of nursing education, orientation, competencies and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization consultation. Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic, outpatient care through collaborative strategies with others. Evaluates practice in an ongoing process, based on best evidence. Provides peers with informal constructive feedback for improvement. Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of healthcare professionals. Contributes professional nursing perspective in discussions with the interdisciplinary team. Partners with others to effect change and produce optimal outcomes. Supports colleagues through knowledge sharing to provide safe, quality outpatient nursing care. Shares educational findings, experiences, and ideas with peers. Questions outpatient clinical practices for the purpose of providing evidence-based care. Participates in activities and strategies to sustain an evidence-based-practice culture.

Included but are not limited to:

• Delivers fundamental knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical skills.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on age-specific components.
• Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.
• Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines.
• Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team.

• This is a Bargaining Unit Position.
• This position is in the Excepted Service.
• Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.

• You will conduct inspections, inventories, record keeping, environmental reporting and deficiency identification and tracking.
• You will monitor shipyard operations to achieve and maintain environmental compliance with federal and state environmental laws, regulations and statutes.
• You will prepare reports of deficiencies making recommended corrective actions to management.
• You will serve as an onsite spill investigator for oil and hazardous substance/waste spills and act as a chairperson at spill critiques.
• You will participate in annual self-evaluation of shipyard compliance to environmental regulations, laws, and statutes.

This position is located in the Joint Forces Headquarters-State, Logistics Directorate (J-4), Surface Maintenance Facility. The purpose of this position is to perform maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, inspection, and/or overhaul of a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, and special purpose vehicles and equipment.

DUTIES: Troubleshoots, performs maintenance and major repairs 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, conveyors, bulldozers, power shovels, compressors, generators, tanks, tracked combat vehicles, sedans, buses, all terrain vehicles, trucks, semi trailers, forklifts, tractors, and accessory equipment. Troubleshoots, repairs and overhauls 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. Makes repairs to assemblies and components such as voltage regulators, generators/alternators, brake cylinders, etc. Performs work in accordance with modification work orders, technical manuals, lubrication orders, maintenance bulletins, regulations or management policies. May repair a variety of more complex major systems to include engines, cross drive or similar multi-system transmissions and a variety of intricate fuel injection systems.

Troubleshoots equipment and diagnoses the cause of mechanical failures by means of visual and auditory checks and/or 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 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 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. 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. May install pistons, sleeves, rings, bearings, rods, crankshafts, timing gears, and rocker arms. May be required to perform fuel injection equipment repair, overhaul, rebuild, and calibration duties utilizing a variety of complex test and calibration equipment.

Independently performs repairs and maintenance functions in remote locations that can be accomplished by removing, cleaning, reinstalling, or replacing defective parts of components and systems such as injectors, leaking wheel cylinders, corroded mufflers, fuel tanks, brake cylinders and worn brake shoes, voltage regulators, generators, injector pumps, and fuel pumps. Provides technical guidance and specialized team leadership to lower grade employees within the team. Assists lower grade mechanics in performing major repair work. May provide field and limited sustainment maintenance at unit locations as part of a "contact team." Recovers and evacuates inoperable vehicles from the unit location of breakdown. May assist higher graded mechanics in repairing a variety of interconnected 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.
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.

May maintain and repair electronics communication equipment by removing and replacing components and elements. Equipment includes such items as radios, field telephones, amplifiers, switchboards, recorders, intercoms.

This is a provisional position description that projects duties and responsibilities associated with the Joint Staff. This position is located in the Joint Force Headquarters-State (JFHQ-State), Strategic Plans and Training Directorate (J-5/7). The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Officer over Strategic Plans and Training for the JFHQ-State. Serves as the primary advisor to the Adjutant General and the Chief of the Joint Staff for the formulation of strategic plans, policies, international affairs, joint training, and force development.

MAJOR DUTIES:

1. Serves as the primary staff director for developing, managing, evaluating, and improving?joint integration plans, joint training exercises, joint Professional Military Education, and action plans for approved joint strategies for the department. Provides direction and oversight of the planning for stationing and implementing approved joint force development, supporting operational planning, evaluating and disseminating joint doctrine, developing and managing education and professional development, training exercises, readiness, and assessment. Coordinates joint exercises to facilitate joint and interagency operations, integrating of new systems and capabilities, and professional and technical training programs. Responsible for developing, managing, evaluating, and improving the long-range force integration plan. Analyzes information provided on conflicts identified, substantive changes and doctrinal issues, and the recommended courses of action.

2. Serves as the senior strategic and long-range planner and consultant responsible for developing the Joint Force Headquarters-State view of the future and implements detailed strategic policy, plans, initiatives, and concepts related to warfighting, theater security cooperation, international relations, federal and state homeland security, civil support missions, and selected other activities for the entire organizations based on broad guidance from higher headquarters and specific guidance from the Adjutant General and Chief of the Joint Staff. Responsible for developing, managing, evaluating, and improving measurable strategic timetables, goals, objectives, and milestones implementing instructions, local plans, policies, and programs. Recommends planning strategies to develop, implement, and sustain the Joint Force Headquarters Strategic Plan. Develops performance measurement tools and data collection methods for continuous monitoring of operational data to ensure that all programs are fully integrated and effective. Ensures strategic planning evaluation and assessments adequately and effectively address and measure key customer and operational requirements for continual process improvements aligned with the Joint Force Headquarters strategic direction. Prepares briefings and correspondence and distributes command policy and guidance on the strategic planning process.

3. Reviews Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Air Force (DAF), Department of the Army (DA), National Guard Bureau (NGB), Army National Guard (ARNG), Air National Guard (ANG) and other agency planning documents (i.e. National Military Strategy, Defense Planning Guidance, Quadrennial Defense Review, etc.) and ensures the state strategic plan remains synchronized with current topics, future initiatives, and higher headquarters planning documents. Keeps abreast of technical advances in the test and evaluation field, analyzes, and recommends adjustments and changes to policies, programs, and projects to improve operations and efficiencies throughout the state. Conducts statewide analysis for strategic planning, re-engineering issues, and program integration. Synchronizes and integrates strategies with Combatant Commanders,

4. Conducts and oversees the completion of detailed studies in response to the state Adjutant General and Chief Joint Staff requests and prepares executive summaries, information papers, and briefings for internal and external audiences. Studies are typically characterized by command group visibility, with significant importance to higher headquarters and staff. Tasks are unique requiring the development of stand-alone processes and techniques to formulate decisions or policy. Employs advanced management principles, data compilations, and the development of recommendations to affect current sources, infrastructure, and future requirements. Provides oversight, coordination, and administration of activities and programs which integrate military and non-military agencies and international programs as directed by NGB, Combatant Commanders (CoComs), Department of State, and other appropriate tasking authorities. Provides oversight of state partnership programs and other international partnership activities.

• You will read and interpret and correctly follow complex written instructions, drawings, specifications, engineering standards, and manufactures requirements.
• You will plan, organize, coordinate, and implement numerous quality-related issues and elements as they relate to the requirements and documentation of critical coated areas.
• You will keep supervisor updated on status and progress of work, causes of delays, and overall work operations and problems.
• You will assign immediate tasks to crew members and provide written and oral directions.
• You will perform other duties as assigned.

• Research current accounts, historical data, source documents, etc., to develop and explain detailed information not otherwise readily available.
• Assists in implementing and maintaining Internal Control Program requirements to protect against waste, fraud, and abuse.
• Verifies the accuracy, completeness, and validity of a wide variety of accounting functions/transactions including: obligations; accrued expenditures; disbursements; appropriation refunds; reimbursable orders; earnings and collections.
• Processes all types of accounting transactions and requests for establishment of additional accounting records.
• Research accounting data and performs balancing and reconciling of accounts.

• You will serve as the senior civilian advisor to the Installation Security Officer (ISO) in providing installation Antiterrorism (AT), Physical Security (PS), and Law Enforcement (LE) for the protection of life and property.
• You will be responsible for the oversight of installation Navy Security Force (NSF) programs, policies, and personnel.
• You will conduct comprehensive review and analysis of installation Antiterrorism (AT), Physical Security (PS), and Law Enforcement (LE) programs for compliance with headquarters policies and procedures.
• You will ensure Antiterrorism (AT), Physical Security (PS), and Law Enforcement (LE) programs align with the Installation Commanding Officer's mission, vision, and guiding principles.
• You will exercise direct and indirect supervision of a variety of personnel assigned to the Navy Security Forces (NSF.)
• You will be responsible for managerial and organizational effectiveness and efficiencies in Antiterrorism (AT), Physical Security (PS), and Law Enforcement (LE) programs to support operations.

The Anesthesiology Department is looking for an Anesthesiologist to work at the Togus VA Medical Center.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized for highly qualified applicants.
Relocation Incentive: Authorized for current VHA Physicians relocating greater than 50 miles.
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): NA
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact.
Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

The Anesthesia Service Line provides anesthesia
services including all levels of sedation and other modalities of anesthesia to patients undergoing
surgery and other invasive procedures, as well as interventional and consultative pain relief
services. Anesthesia Service Line may be comprised of Anesthesia Assistants (AA's,) Certified
Registered Nurse
Anesthetists (CRNA's) and physician anesthesiologists (MD/DO.)

Duties:
- Responsibilities include providing patient care in the Pre-Op Anesthesia Clinic setting, the
Operating Room, in PACU, the inpatient setting including consultation to the Intensive Care Unit,
and the Pain Clinic as assigned.
- Provides anesthesia services including the administration of anesthetic agents as specified in
his/her clinical privileges.
- Incumbent may be expected to take call as directed by the Chief of Anesthesia Service Line.
- Anesthesia providers are expected to be ACLS certified.
- Anesthesia providers are responsible for providing the patient with risks, benefits and
alternative treatments and securing the informed consent of the patient/family needed before
conducting invasive procedures.
- Evaluates the patient to assess any changes in the physical status, lab values and vital signs
of the patient prior to surgery. Appropriate notes are written in the patient's medical record in
an accurate and timely manner.
- Anesthesia providers provide inpatient and outpatient consultations and pre- operative patient
and Operating Room evaluations.
- May be asked to participate in various hospital committees, department and hospital in-service
programs and acquire CME's as required.
- Must work effectively with patients, families, co-workers, and other health care professionals.
- Anesthesia providers provide patient care which is appropriate to the cognitive, emotional, and
chronological maturation needs of the adult and/or geriatric patient. He/she must demonstrate the
knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served within
the institution. The Anesthesia provider must demonstrate the knowledge of the changes associated
with aging and possess the ability to provide care based upon age-related factors as specified on
the competence assessment
checklist.
- The anesthesia provider is expected to use the best available procedures and
perform them at or above national statistical levels.

Work Schedule: : M-F, 0700-1730 Compressed tour with 1 day off

The Anesthesiology Department is looking for an Anesthesiologist to work at the Togus VA Medical Center.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized for highly qualified applicants.
Relocation Incentive: Authorized for current VHA Physicians relocating greater than 50 miles.
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): NA
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact.
Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

The Anesthesia Service Line provides anesthesia
services including all levels of sedation and other modalities of anesthesia to patients undergoing
surgery and other invasive procedures, as well as interventional and consultative pain relief
services. Anesthesia Service Line may be comprised of Anesthesia Assistants (AA's,) Certified
Registered Nurse
Anesthetists (CRNA's) and physician anesthesiologists (MD/DO.)

Duties:
- Responsibilities include providing patient care in the Pre-Op Anesthesia Clinic setting, the
Operating Room, in PACU, the inpatient setting including consultation to the Intensive Care Unit,
and the Pain Clinic as assigned.
- Provides anesthesia services including the administration of anesthetic agents as specified in
his/her clinical privileges.
- Incumbent may be expected to take call as directed by the Chief of Anesthesia Service Line.
- Anesthesia providers are expected to be ACLS certified.
- Anesthesia providers are responsible for providing the patient with risks, benefits and
alternative treatments and securing the informed consent of the patient/family needed before
conducting invasive procedures.
- Evaluates the patient to assess any changes in the physical status, lab values and vital signs
of the patient prior to surgery. Appropriate notes are written in the patient's medical record in
an accurate and timely manner.
- Anesthesia providers provide inpatient and outpatient consultations and pre- operative patient
and Operating Room evaluations.
- May be asked to participate in various hospital committees, department and hospital in-service
programs and acquire CME's as required.
- Must work effectively with patients, families, co-workers, and other health care professionals.
- Anesthesia providers provide patient care which is appropriate to the cognitive, emotional, and
chronological maturation needs of the adult and/or geriatric patient. He/she must demonstrate the
knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served within
the institution. The Anesthesia provider must demonstrate the knowledge of the changes associated
with aging and possess the ability to provide care based upon age-related factors as specified on
the competence assessment
checklist.
- The anesthesia provider is expected to use the best available procedures and
perform them at or above national statistical levels.

Work Schedule: : M-F, 0700-1730 Compressed tour with 1 day off

The Secretary position provides a wide array of administrative and project support to the Chief of Surgery, Associate Chief of Surgery, the Health Systems Specialist, and the Specialty & Acute Care Clinic Nurse Manager. Duties will include, but not be limited to the following:

• Prepares and edits letters and reports and reviews correspondence for accuracy and completeness.
• Serves as a patient advocate for the service. This requires personally listening to the patients' or their families' concerns and assisting in the resolution and documentation.
• Prepares meeting agendas; prepares and distributes meeting notices; provides attendance sheets and arranges audiovisuals.
• Arranges for continuing medical education (CME) credit as applicable.
• Attends meetings, takes accurate minutes and follow up on action items with appropriate staff members independently.
• Provides administrative support to the VA Maine Healthcare Surgical Workgroup (multi-disciplinary team).
• Serves as timekeeper for multidisciplinary and administrative staff.
• Maintains current file of provider privileges.
• Manages and provides direct oversight regarding the purchase of instruments, disposable items, and other supplies as needed within surgery.
• Responsible to reconcile purchase transactions, negotiates and completes amendments/adjustments to purchase delivery orders.
• Picks up, sorts and distributes mail.
• Organizes and maintains official files.
• Keeps policies and procedures updated.
• Arranges travel; completes and routes necessary forms required for authorization and funding of travel, including requests involving special procedures (e.g. foreign travel, acceptance of contributions incident of training, etc.).
• Maintains employee service records and files and inputs personnel actions, using electronic Human Resources system.
• Types a wide variety of material for the service, including technical reports, MS Power Point presentations, MS Excel spreadsheets, medical lectures, proficiency reports and policies.

• This position is in an AFGE Bargaining Unit.
• This position is in the Competitive Service.
• This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay.
• Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.
• Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.
• Interchange Agreements with Other Merit System: Employees who occupy medical or medical-related positions and were appointed under 38 U.S.C. 4701(1) or (3) [formerly 38 U.S.C. 4104 (1) and (3)] must be serving in a full-time position without time limit and have served continuously for at least one year in this other merit system to be eligible to convert to the Title 5 System. Some exceptions to this rule may apply if you have previously acquired tenure under a Title 5 appointment.