Total 775 job vacancies in Merlin Court Care Home, The Common, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1JR

• Drafts, examines, and edits policy and program documents to ensure consistency of message, accuracy of statements, and appropriate branding, style and formatting.
• Edits information for clarity and accuracy, and prepares or arranges for graphics to support project materials.
• Performs edit services on materials written by other team members that may be used for internal and/or external publications.
• Coordinates, conducts, and facilitates large-scale organizational events and measures effectiveness by analyzing engagement feedback.
• Write and edit documents which might include sensitive and/or controversial communications.
• Coordinates with managers and staff to develop and maintain awareness of laws, special interests and areas of concern and sensitivity regarding policies, programs, and operations to ensure that information is factual and accurate.

• Provide advice and consultation based upon expert knowledge of quality practices in the anatomical laboratory field, immunocytochemistry, cytogenetics, molecular pathology, and other examination of materials derived from the human body.
• Provide advice and consultation on budget, administrative and personnel requirements, record keeping, equipment maintenance, quality control, quality assurance, and proficiency testing program pertinent to CLIA regulations.
• Develop operational instructions, regulations, and other guidelines necessary for the implementation of the published regulations, including the State Operations Manual, Regional Office Manual issuances, and forms.
• Obtain input from professional organizations and other Federal agencies and negotiates their acceptance of controversial aspects of certification activities.
• Perform direct surveys of laboratories to evaluate compliance with Federal regulations, policies, and procedures and compliance with CLIA regulations.
• Consult and collaborate with subject-matter experts to identify and recommend uses of specific health data; improve mechanisms for sharing of private/public health data; facilitates exchange of ideas on application of information technology.

• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Planning and directing investigations of alleged violations of federal regulations within APHIS’ programmatic jurisdiction .
• Oversees and coordinates IES support during special joint investigations and in emergency task force, incident command, and quick response situations.
• Provides managerial liaison in cross-jurisdictional cases, oversees intelligence-gathering initiatives, and oversees investigative activities to ensure the proper level of collaboration
• Serves as the first-level supervisor over a workforce consisting of as many as 10-15 Investigators
• Assigns cases to the Investigators, ensures case information and updates are entered into the IES Investigations Tracking and Enforcement Management System
• Reviews, assesses, and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of IES activities in the assigned area
• Represents program in meetings and conferences with other federal agencies, state and local government officials, and industry groups in the regulated community to encourage cooperation and compliance with APHIS laws and regulations.
• Participates as a member of the extended program Leadership Team in developing national policies and procedures, assessing program needs, establishing short- and long-term goals.
• Assists in evaluating budgetary, technological, and human resource needs to effectively support program operations, and recommends staffing and funding levels to senior program management.

• Responsible for implementing, coordinating, and overseeing various complex procurement actions impacting the delivery of agency-wide facility related projects
• Serves as a senior analyst responsible for various administrative and analytical duties, conducting projects and studies of substantive functions to improve the organization's overall operations.
• Performs COR Level II duties on the most complex and mission-critical contracts involving significant program management activities.
• Coordinates project reviews through virtual interactions to ensure procurement activities align with the overall schedule and goals of the projects.
• Analyzes and supports procurements for acquisition and strategic planning on mission-critical contracts involving program management activities.
• Oversees and prepares recurring, unique, and one-time budget reports, including budget allocation and expenditure trends.

• You will provide analytical and system administration support to the Director of Contract, Grants, and Acquisition and the Director of Acquisition Information Systems.
• You will develop report formats and templates which articulate the inner workings of the ONR Acquisition processes and how they relate to the ability of the Science and Technology Departments to support Naval Research.
• You will review, analyze, interpret, and disseminate laws, regulations, circulars, and instructions from the Command related to the pre/post-award contracts and grants functions applicable to the various IT systems.
• You will perform routine auditing on system user accounts.
• You will modify, updates, and cancel policies and procedures as necessary.
• You will publish informational documentation to headquarters and subordinate Commands to inform, clarify, and explain precedent setting situations related to the various IT systems used by individuals during the pre and post award phases of awards.

APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 100 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 100th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first.  

We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application.

As an Information Technology Specialist, GS-2210-13, you will be responsible for:

•  Provides technical leadership in coordinating and executing state-of-the-art software application testing process engineering efforts  
•  Performs critical technical analysis and applies new methodologies in test planning and execution. 
•  Applies expertise in the usage of automated testing tools and capably advises others on techniques for automated testing. 
     

APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 100 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 100th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first.  

We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application.

As an Information Technology Specialist, GS-2210-13, you will be responsible for:
•  Provides technical leadership in coordinating and executing state-of-the-art software application testing process engineering efforts
•  Performs critical technical analysis and applies new methodologies in test planning and execution.
•  Applies expertise in the usage of automated testing tools and capably advises others on techniques for automated testing.

As a CURRICULUM SPECIALIST at the GS-1701-13 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Manages functional courses as assigned, manages, assigns, and oversees curriculum development tasks delegated to civilian and military course authors, lesson authors, or editor essential to the operation of MCTO programs, curricula development / implementation, impacting transition and reintegration operations throughout the Department of Defense (DoD).
• Ensures evolving changes in TAP, YRRP and SkillBridge are incorporated into the curriculum and synchronous with MCTO mission and objectives.
• Participates as a key leader in DoD curriculum activities and initiatives in cooperation with other DoD and partner agencies. Leads interagency teams and oversees participation in initiatives with DoD Component offices, inter-agencies, and contractors, as required.
• Establishes guidelines and policy for measuring achievement of instructional objectives.
• Coordinates the design, development, assessment and revision of all MCTO curriculum; TAP, YRRP, and SkillBridge to include being a key subject matter expert in the interagency curriculum development, including curriculum from VA, DOL, SBA, and OPM.

• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Assign and review the work of staff to ensure timely performance, soundness, and value.
• Take appropriate action for any employee conduct matters or complaints that arise.
• Provide national leadership and technical direction in the formulation of programs and policies of the Agency which will have an impact on international relations.
• Develop and maintain plans for the operation of the unit and assists with strategic mid- and long-term operational planning.
• Provide expert advice within and outside the Agency on animal health surveillance, statistics, and/or epidemiologic principles.
• Represent the Center for Epidemiology and Animal Health in communications with partners and is responsible for working with and creating good relationships with other agencies and individuals.
• Provide accurate information to internal and external stakeholders that informs how they can contribute to surveillance, monitoring, and epidemiologic investigations.
• Work with unit teams to ensure project plans meet VS and APHIS goals, project designs will successfully achieve objectives with the reasonable cost, timelines are met, and reporting is timely.
• Analyze data resulting from program/projects to assure scientific accessibility and defensibility

As a Financial Manager, you will:

• Provide oversight for an integrated financial management system that includes budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, and advisory services to management officials.
• Ensure that financial management activities are compatible with Federal requirements, accountability for all funds and assets, and full disclosure of the financial results of agency operations.
• Ensure agency accounting functions are followed for various accounts.
• Oversee the financial management and presentation of annual performance plans to the Department, the Office of Management and Budget, and to appropriate Congressional subcommittees.
• Design, implement, and maintain an integrated financial planning and reporting process that incorporates short- and long-range planning throughout the spectrum of financial activities.
  

As a Railroad Safety Specialist, you will:

• Consult and provide expert consultation and advice on safety matters pertaining to motive power and equipment to internal staff members and a wide variety of individuals outside of the Federal Railroad Administration.
• Provide continuous oversight of Mechanical, Motive Power, and Equipment (MP&E) Division enforcement and federal compliance nationwide in consultation with field inspectors.
• Conduct complex investigations and develops resolutions of unique problems concerning cars and locomotive construction, maintenance, operation, and related user needs.
• Serve as subject matter expert conducting liaison with senior leadership, railroad technical personnel and manufacturer’s representatives on all railroad safety problems associated with car and locomotive operation and maintenance.
• Monitor violation and enforcement programs for Federal and State noncompliance and compliance to railroad safety laws, rules, and regulations.

The ideal candidate for this position is a mission-focused senior-level professional with excellent communication skills that has experience providing guidance, interpretation, and enforcement of Federal Railroad Administration regulations and procedures concerning railroads located within their program area. Professional experience should also include serving as a technical expert in the areas of safety regulation development, waiver investigations, violation analysis, safety data analysis, technical training, and in the preparation of reports for public issuance.

The Medical Records Technician (Coder) is responsible for performing a quality review of patient care documents and assigning codes specific for the type of care provided.

Identifies the principal diagnosis and principal procedure (when applicable) for every inpatient discharge; also identifies significant complications and/or co-morbidities treated or impacting treatment to correctly determine the proper Diagnostic Related Group (DRG). Upon patient admission to the Nursing Home Care Unit, codes the admission diagnosis for use by unit staff.

Conducts re-reviews of codes abstracted for patient encounters (inpatient and outpatient) identified by the VISN VERA committee to determine if based on the documentation the specific VERA coding requirements were followed; corrects coding as needed to ensure proper patient classification in the VERA program.

Codes inpatient professional fee services for identified inpatient admissions in support of the Medical Care Cost Recovery (MCCR) program. Code selection is based upon strict compliance with regulatory fraud and abuse guidelines and VA specific guidance for optimum allowable reimbursement.

Establishes the primary and secondary diagnosis and procedure codes for billable outpatient encounters following applicable regulations, instructions, and requirements for allowable reimbursement; links the appropriate diagnosis to the procedure and/or determines level of Evaluation & Management service provided. Understands the nuances of the CPT coding system for Third Party Insurance cost recovery and accurately interprets instructional notations; bundles encounters when appropriate; identifies non-billable encounters.

Codes all Operating Room procedures reported in the Surgical Package of the Vista hospital system; applies ICD-9-CM and CPT coding guidelines and selects proper codes using the QuadraMednCoder+ software; ensures all procedures file to the appropriate Patient Care Encounter (PCE); adds Anesthesia and Pathology codes to the PCE encounter for all billable surgical cases.

Updates codes for current inpatient and Contract Nursing Home admissions for quarterly census and as directed for billable long stay admissions to reflect all patient conditions and care up to the census date or to the requested billing date.

Reviews and codes assigned Fee Service patient encounters (inpatient and outpatient) using the paper or electronic documentation obtained from non-VA facilities such as Community Hospitals, Emergency Rooms, military facilities, etc.

Codes diagnoses from paper forms for VA registries such as Agent Orange, Ionizing Radiation, Persian Gulf, Prisoner of War, etc.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Full time Days: 6am-230pm, 7am-330pm, or 730am-4pm
Telework: N/A
Virtual: This is a remote position
Functional Statement #: F03109
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized

The Medical Records Technician (Coder) is responsible for performing a quality review of patient care documents and assigning codes specific for the type of care provided.

Identifies the principal diagnosis and principal procedure (when applicable) for every inpatient discharge; also identifies significant complications and/or co-morbidities treated or impacting treatment to correctly determine the proper Diagnostic Related Group (DRG). Upon patient admission to the Nursing Home Care Unit, codes the admission diagnosis for use by unit staff.

Conducts re-reviews of codes abstracted for patient encounters (inpatient and outpatient) identified by the VISN VERA committee to determine if based on the documentation the specific VERA coding requirements were followed; corrects coding as needed to ensure proper patient classification in the VERA program.

Codes inpatient professional fee services for identified inpatient admissions in support of the Medical Care Cost Recovery (MCCR) program. Code selection is based upon strict compliance with regulatory fraud and abuse guidelines and VA specific guidance for optimum allowable reimbursement.

Establishes the primary and secondary diagnosis and procedure codes for billable outpatient encounters following applicable regulations, instructions, and requirements for allowable reimbursement; links the appropriate diagnosis to the procedure and/or determines level of Evaluation & Management service provided. Understands the nuances of the CPT coding system for Third Party Insurance cost recovery and accurately interprets instructional notations; bundles encounters when appropriate; identifies non-billable encounters.

Codes all Operating Room procedures reported in the Surgical Package of the Vista hospital system; applies ICD-9-CM and CPT coding guidelines and selects proper codes using the QuadraMednCoder+ software; ensures all procedures file to the appropriate Patient Care Encounter (PCE); adds Anesthesia and Pathology codes to the PCE encounter for all billable surgical cases.

Updates codes for current inpatient and Contract Nursing Home admissions for quarterly census and as directed for billable long stay admissions to reflect all patient conditions and care up to the census date or to the requested billing date.

Reviews and codes assigned Fee Service patient encounters (inpatient and outpatient) using the paper or electronic documentation obtained from non-VA facilities such as Community Hospitals, Emergency Rooms, military facilities, etc.

Codes diagnoses from paper forms for VA registries such as Agent Orange, Ionizing Radiation, Persian Gulf, Prisoner of War, etc.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Full time Days: 6am-230pm, 7am-330pm, or 730am-4pm
Telework: N/A
Virtual: This is a remote position
Functional Statement #: F03109
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized

As a CURRICULUM SPECIALIST at the GS-1701-13 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Manages functional courses as assigned, manages, assigns, and oversees curriculum development tasks delegated to civilian and military course authors, lesson authors, or editor essential to the operation of MCTO programs, curricula development / implementation, impacting transition and reintegration operations throughout the Department of Defense (DoD).
• Ensures evolving changes in TAP, YRRP and SkillBridge are incorporated into the curriculum and synchronous with MCTO mission and objectives.
• Participates as a key leader in DoD curriculum activities and initiatives in cooperation with other DoD and partner agencies. Leads interagency teams and oversees participation in initiatives with DoD Component offices, inter-agencies, and contractors, as required.
• Establishes guidelines and policy for measuring achievement of instructional objectives.
• Coordinates the design, development, assessment and revision of all MCTO curriculum; TAP, YRRP, and SkillBridge to include being a key subject matter expert in the interagency curriculum development, including curriculum from VA, DOL, SBA, and OPM.

• Provides acquisition support to various BLM Offices for a wide range of contracting types and methods and performs the full range of pre-award and/or post-award functions for contracting.
• Performs work related to the contract pre-award process (i.e., the work necessary to secure a contract to acquire goods and/or services).
• Locates sources for the products and/or services procured.
• Ensures adequate price competition is available for the items or services procured.
• Performs contracting work using formal advertising and limited negotiation procedures.
• Prepares and issues the solicitation document; reviews the offers for responsiveness to the solicitation; determines financial responsibility and performance capability of the bidders; negotiate contracts; and awards the contract.
• Performs work related to the contract post-award process (i.e., the work accomplished after contract award), such as monitoring of contract performance and negotiation of necessary contract modifications.
• Issues cure or show-cause notices when the contractor is not in compliance with contract provisions and performs work related to the termination of contracts.
• Reviews completed official contract file to determine that all contractual actions are satisfied such that there are no pending administrative actions to be resolved.
• Ensures that all file documents are signed, that there are no litigation actions pending, and that the contract is complete in every respect and ready to be closed.
• Handles protests, FOIA requests, disputes, and invoice approval for the life of the requirement.