Total 67 job vacancies in Patuxent River, Maryland

If selected for this position as a GS-0080-12 Personnel Security Spec (ADJ) your duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Adjudicates background investigation reports and determines the suitability and security eligibility of individuals for entry and/or retention in sensitive and non-sensitive positions at the NIH.
• The incumbent refers potentially controversial, very sensitive or highly unusual case matters to the supervisor or higher-level Specialist for guidance.
• Prepares interrogatory letters, letters of proposed action, advisory opinion letters, letters of official decisions to employees and contractors.
• Reviews, assesses, and analyzes information from various sources and makes determinations on national security clearance for employees or other persons for access to sensitive information, resources, material, or work sites.
• Conducts required suitability determinations and law enforcement checks for NIH, OPM and other agency security offices and recommends the action to take on the waiver requests.
• Conducts projects/studies to assess NIH's overall personnel security operations and future requirement based on NIH demographics and anticipated changes to government directives for adjudication in conjunction with the supervisor.
• Advises Information Technology (IT) specialists on DPSAC's program requirements related to automation projects designed to improve the efficiency of the personnel security program's operations.
• Advises and collaborates with other divisions with regard to investigative reports concerning actionable information which could impact on personnel suitability and security implications relating to an employee, contractor/vendor or others requesting access to NIH.

If selected for this position as a GS-0080-12 Personnel Security Spec (ADJ) your duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Adjudicates background investigation reports and determines the suitability and security eligibility of individuals for entry and/or retention in sensitive and non-sensitive positions at the NIH.
• The incumbent refers potentially controversial, very sensitive or highly unusual case matters to the supervisor or higher-level Specialist for guidance.
• Prepares interrogatory letters, letters of proposed action, advisory opinion letters, letters of official decisions to employees and contractors.
• Reviews, assesses, and analyzes information from various sources and makes determinations on national security clearance for employees or other persons for access to sensitive information, resources, material, or work sites.
• Conducts required suitability determinations and law enforcement checks for NIH, OPM and other agency security offices and recommends the action to take on the waiver requests.
• Conducts projects/studies to assess NIH's overall personnel security operations and future requirement based on NIH demographics and anticipated changes to government directives for adjudication in conjunction with the supervisor.
• Advises Information Technology (IT) specialists on DPSAC's program requirements related to automation projects designed to improve the efficiency of the personnel security program's operations.
• Advises and collaborates with other divisions with regard to investigative reports concerning actionable information which could impact on personnel suitability and security implications relating to an employee, contractor/vendor or others requesting access to NIH.

-As a principal Staff Officer with duty location at the National Security Agency (NSA), conveys USAF, ACC, and 16AF positions and views on pertinent SIGINT issues directly to action elements of the NSA/CSS.

-As a senior SIGINT expert, conducts mission management, coordination, deconfliction, and synchronization of all SIGINT efforts in support of 16AF's missions.

-Represents 16AF and the Air Force Cryptologic Office (AFCO) with responsibilities for coordinating mission requirements/opportunities that support USAF, 16AF and AF tactical intelligence units, working all in concert with ACC.

-Documents and disseminates analytic findings through reporting to appropriate organizations and customers. Identifies appropriate collection strategies, methods and/or plans necessary to exploit target areas of interest. Writes and performs technical and information briefings in support of mission priorities as well as provides technical subject matter expertise in mission focus areas.

VA Careers - Physical Therapy: https://youtube.com/embed/Gi2hoFqIoqY

Major Duties, include but are not limited to:

• Conducts comprehensive patient examinations to identify rehabilitation problems and establish treatment goals utilizing the most recent evidence based Physical Therapy practice.
• Conducts examinations, treatment planning and interventions, documentation, and follow-up evaluations within PT and specialty clinics, but may also support inpatient/acute care, HBPC, outpatient, and other settings prn.
• Performs examination, treatment planning and intervention, and documentation as needed for support personnel and any assigned Staff PT and residents.
• May work with patients from a wide range of ages and backgrounds to apply knowledge of the anatomical, biological, physical, cognitive, psychological, and psychosocial changes that occur with aging clients, including disease and disability, and the effects of inactivity on these changes, including the interpretation of examination findings and appropriate intervention plans for aging individuals, familiarity with medications commonly prescribed for older adults, drug interactions and factors to consider when providing physical therapy interventions to older adults, indications and contraindications for risks of restraints, alternatives to physical restraints use that are safe and least restrictive, and assessing elderly clients for positioning device, enabling devices, environmental adaptation, and caregiver intervention with regards to risk reduction.
• Demonstrates ongoing competence in the examination and treatment of patients in the following areas:

• Demonstrates and maintains full competency in the use, pre-cleaning and/or reprocessing of reusable medical equipment. Must ensure that the appropriate Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and manufacturer's instructions are followed for any step the use of RME (pre-cleaning, reprocessing, disinfection, sterilization, maintenance) in which the employee involved.
• Demonstrates competence in the appropriate selection of functional outcome measures, as related to patient management in geriatrics.
• Maintains timely data input utilizing care plans, initial assessments and/or specialty protocols as part of an ongoing process in coordination with other key interdisciplinary staff to provide effective patient care.
• Provides information to older adults and their caregivers about the continuum of long term care services and supports - such as community resources, home care, assisted living facilities, hospitals, nursing facilities, sub-acute care facilities, and hospice care.
• Responsible for the examination and treatment of geriatric patients referred to inpatient/outpatient PT services, often exercising professional judgment to establish appropriate discharge planning recommendations to ensure safe discharge.
• Provides in-service and clinical training programs as assigned by the Supervisor, Physical Therapy Section
• Designs, conducts, and evaluates education experiences for staff members and residents, taking a leadership role in Journal Club, and seeks educational opportunities to enhance the Physical Therapy Section, PMRS, and Medical Center.
• Establishes and maintains contact with other key staff involved in patient care via written, telephone, and personal communication on a regular basis at the Medical Center and VISN level. Develops a professional network with community partners in the care of the geriatric client.
• Develops and provides timely reports to the Supervisor, Physical Therapy Section.
• Maintains timely data input utilizing care plans, initial assessments and/or specialty protocols as part of an ongoing process in coordination with other key interdisciplinary staff to provide effective patient care.
• Represents the Physical Therapy Section and PMRS at various clinical and administrative meetings/rounds at the discretion of the Supervisor, Physical Therapy Section.

• You will perform cost analysis and life cycle costing studies for assigned systems.
• You will review and justify requirements for new support facilities and plans the activation of system support sites.
• You will recommend development/production go ahead to the system program/project manager the acceptability of the system from a logistics/maintenance standpoint.
• You will review and approve any changes to logistics plans, including Maintenance Plans.

• Conduct work site surveys to identify and evaluate environmental hazards and potential health hazards.
• Determine compliance with established threshold limit values (TLV), evaluating exposures, and advising on control measures and changes in work procedures or schedules to comply with established environmental and health requirements.
• Perform analysis using standard methods to determine nature and degree of toxic material present in a variety of materials such as environmental samples and industrial products
• Determine measurements to be made and methods to be used, calibrate and adapt various kinds of equipment, such as standard spectrophotometers, air sampling trains, and gas chromatographic apparatus.
• Instruct employees on proper selection, usage, and care of respirators in accordance with all applicable regulations.

• Ensure evaluation is performed properly to simultaneously protect the health of workers and meet mission requirements.
• Coordinate on-site support by arranging travel, equipment, scheduling, and funding requirements.
• Prepare detailed technical reports of survey findings with recommended corrective actions.
• Review draft technical documents for technical accuracy, and recommend revisions, as needed.
• Conduct complex and sensitive industrial hygiene and environmental health evaluations of Department of Defense (DoD) facilities and installations throughout the US and overseas.
• Anticipate, recognize, assess, and recommend methods to control occupational and environmental health hazards.

• Provide advice and guidance on the interpretation of administrative directives and instructions.
• Research and obtain background information for required actions through available tools such as automated databases, historical files, and review of previous or current studies/projects on related topics.
• Manage the correspondence system and expedite replies to inquiries concerning subjects that are of high priority or interest to management and staff.
• Provide technical assistance and support to staff related to use of computer software and systems, such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, ConCur, ITAS, etc.
• Maintain office calendars and appointment/meeting schedules.
• Prepare travel orders, make travel and lodging arrangements, and arrange and coordinate schedule of visits.

• Identifies workforce trends, problem areas, deficiencies, imbalances, or other similar factors in order to develop short and long-range programs, processes, strategies, and plans
• Analyzes data from multiple sources to determine current improvements and establish new programs and processes
• Evaluates the costs of various programs and projects and briefs proposed expenditures to Leadership
• Serves as team leader in assigning work to employees on the team based on priorities
• Develops and coordinates Talent Management programs such as: Recruitment, Outreach, Hiring, Wellness, Events Planning, Workforce Development, and Training

• Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets, and adjusts short term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work.
• Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees.
• Oversees the planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and controlling the resources required to ensure the timely, accurate, and cost-effective accomplishment of Agency priorities.
• Leads the economic impact on small businesses, costs, savings, and effectiveness of draft regulations as required by RFA, the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement and Fairness Act and other relevant acts and Executive Orders.

• Manages significant elements or phases of a project related to major agency functions, programs, or projects.
• Overcomes difficult and complex technical, project management, organizational, and acquisition problems using innovative and original approaches.
• Provides engineering analysis for future projects and in advanced planning of new systems and capabilities of all applicable agency programs and areas of concern and responsibility.
• Determines, develops, and defends requirements. Participates in all applicable reviews. Makes decisions to redirect efforts including revising budgets and schedules as necessary.
• Performs periodic review and analysis to assess achievement of milestones and major goals.
• Plans, guides, coordinates and manages the work of subordinate, secondary and matrixed resources engaged in accomplishing the missions and functions of the organization.
• Supervises and controls the work of the organization and provide administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the mission goals.
• Performs a full range of supervisory duties which includes assigning and evaluating work; recommending personnel actions; taking disciplinary actions; and identifying training needs and developing employees.
• Fosters a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champions NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity and teamwork.

As a key agency leader within the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Program of the Special Programs Office, the Lead Physical Scientist engages with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., data producers, measurement tool & model users, national and international research-based standards and best practice developing organizations, and policymakers who set and monitor emissions mitigation targets) to set program priorities that accelerates measurement science research, strengthen programs, improve operations, and deliver results to achieve intended outcomes. Key responsibilities are to work with the GHG Program team to:

• Assess the current landscape of GHG measurement methods and practices and those related to advancing measurement and modeling practices for emissions quantification,
• Assess the current state of GHG measurement needs of the private sector, Local, and State Governments,
• Identify and assess research areas and capabilities in the NIST Laboratories that advance measurement and standards capabilities for GHG emissions quantification,
• Develop, evaluate, and enable implementation of a strategic GHG measurements research program plan, priorities, roadmaps, and action plans for organizational excellence, integrity, perseverance, and inclusivity,
• Lead and manage designated projects and/or teams supporting the greenhouse gas measurements program,
• Curate/deliver quality assured GHG emission fluxes,
• Facilitate development and adoption of research-based best practice guidance and documentary standards,
• Respond to NIST GHG emissions measurement science initiatives and mandates as requested,
• Serve as a trusted advisor and forward-thinking leader on GHG measurement science and emissions quantification to senior managers across NIST.

• Expertise in acquisition policy and process, information technology, and management techniques
• A comprehensive understanding of warfighter and strategic objectives, threat analysis, and current DOD/Industry system capabilities.
• Create broad options for achieving both evolutionary and transformational improvements to the DoD strategic acquisition capabilities and enhancements.
• Expert in the area of acquisition policy and associated processes, the incumbent provides leadership and direction over multiple difficult and complex major acquisition programs
• Providing critical warfighter capability in direct support of DoD objectives for Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAP) and Major Automated Information System (MAIS) programs, and other DISA and organization.
• Coordinates and facilitates all acquisition policy and process activities and works directly with the DISA Component Acquisition Executive (CAE), Acquisition Decision Authorities, Program Managers (PMs) and Deputy Program Managers (DPMs)
• Represents or participates with the organization at conferences with representatives from higher echelon, industry, other services, DoD, and other governmental agencies and foreign governments.
• Incumbent has responsibility for planning, directing, reviewing, evaluating, and coordinating the activities of subordinate personnel engaged in preparation and coordination of acquisition policy and process activities;
• Conducts appropriate reviews and analyzes contractual activities; interprets, implements and ensures compliance with all acquisition program goals, thresholds and objectives.

• Diagnosing and resolving problems in response to customer reported incidents.
• Researching, evaluating, and providing feedback on problematic trends and patterns in customer support.
• Developing and maintaining problem tracking and resolution databases.
• Installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining customer hardware and software.
• Developing and managing customer service performance requirements.
• Developing and coordinating the development of customer support policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ensuring the rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of customer support services.
• Coordinating with and assisting the NIH IT Service Desk.
• Researching and analyzing new PC/workstation equipment, software, and/or communications to ensure network compatibility and performs planning, design and integration of system views as they relate to compatibility.
• Developing Service Level Agreements (SLAs) that define requirements and expectations for the delivery of customer support services.
• Leading the team in identifying, distributing and balancing workload and tasks among employees in accordance with established work flow, skill level, and/or occupational specialization.

• You will provide executive and technical direction and administration by providing guidance to the Division.
• You will exercise responsibilities over a team of professional and support personnel divided into subordinate groups.
• You will lead the Enabler Account Management Division and manage the evaluation of Program Related Logistics/Engineering (PRL/PRE), and Non-Program Related Logistics/Engineering (NPRL/NPRE) efforts across the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR).
• You will be responsible for the overall resolution and integration of logistics and sustainment readiness issues, including complex issues impacting overall organization and the Financial Management Department functions and programs.
• You will be responsible for providing leadership and guidance to the Planning/functional management for strategic planning, budgetary and system/interface requirements as well as the development, operations and maintenance support of the entire team.
• You will develop internal processes and mechanisms to ensure that program related logistics/engineering and industrial support strategies and plans are outcome based, and that their execution results in delivery of products and projected outcomes.