Total 31 sales support specialist job vacancies in F&B / Tourism / Hospitality category in The United States of America

Duties include:

• Schedules and conducts in-depth safety and occupational health assessments at medical center facilities and construction worksites.
• Completes and/or coordinates with contractor(s) to complete inspection, testing, and certification both monthly and annually for all sprinkler systems, water flow sensors, smoke alarms, and fire alarms located throughout the main hospital building.
• Completes weekly testing and certification of fire pump drive system(s) to ensure functionality of the pump(s) to deliver water to sprinkler heads throughout the main hospital building.
• Plans, develops and implements actions to ensure all fire safety systems are functional and in compliance with local and state fire codes. Completes weekly testing and certification.
• Provides ergonomic assessments to identify risk of injury to employees from improper workplace set up. Evaluates the relationship between workers and their environment.
• Analyzes each risk level and identifies control measures to eliminate or reduce each risk associated with hazards identified.
• Plans, schedules and executes weekly environmental inspection checklists for the following areas: pharmaceutical waste area, hazardous waste storage area, hazardous waste satellite accumulation areas, chemical storage areas and universal waste storage areas.
• Reviews and updates facility occupational safety, fire protection, health, and environmental policies/memoranda as required to ensure accurate and relevant guidance.
• Plans, develops and implements safety promotional and educational activities covering subjects designed to identify hazards in the workplace and eliminate or reduce risk associated with such hazards.
• Maintains bulletin boards with up-to date educational safety and health information and publicizes OSHA form 300, "Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses" as required by OSHA.
• Develops training plans for employees in areas of fire protection, workplace safety, and occupational health, initiating training actions and completing documentation of training.
• Serves as a Contracting Officer' s Representative (COR) on safety related projects.
• The work assignment requires independent interpretation of Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards, agency manuals, procurement contract clauses, safety council reports, national safety association publications, and manufacturing association criteria.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; 8:00am-4:30pm, subject to change based on the needs of the agency.
Telework: Not available.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Safety & Occupational Health Specialist/PD07289ARelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Physical Requirements: Most work is performed in an office environment and is considered sedentary. However, there will be times when the incumbent is required to complete site surveys, audits, checklists, inspections and collect water samples which may require prolonged standing, walking, climbing, bending, stooping, stretching, reaching, and other physical movements. Because of these requirements, good physical coordination, balance, and good health are required. Position will also perform duties that frequently require inspection of construction sites and all areas of the medical center grounds.

This position is covered by AFGE bargaining unit. Per the AFGE Master Agreement, the Area of Consideration will be: 1st Area of Consideration - Current Facility and CBOC employees; 2nd Area of Consideration - VA Nationwide applicants; 3rd Area of Consideration - Other Status candidates.

Starting at $80,081 Per Year (GS 11)

Provides technical assistance to managers, supervisors, and front line staff to achieve minimization of risk and promotion of safety. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Analyzes survey and incident data to develop informational summaries, trend analyses and performance benchmarks.
• Develops spreadsheets and utilizes a variety of software to analyze and aggregate data.
• Observes environmental conditions and work practices. Records findings and makes recommendations to resolve deficiencies.
• Performs targeted audits of areas or work operations to gather performance data. Analyzes findings, compares results against appropriate standards and makes recommendations to improve performance.
• Presents accident prevention, construction safety, fire response, emergency procedures, hazard communication, and other training programs as assigned.
• Makes recommendations regarding hazard abatement, use of administrative/engineering controls or personal protective equipment, changes in operational procedures.
• Develops and maintains databases to facilitate identification of incident trends and hazard surveillance trends.
• Supervises and monitors the inspection and testing of fire detection, protection and fire alarm equipment such as smoke detectors, sprinkler systems, and notification devices.
• Assists in development of emergency preparedness policy, exercise design and evaluation, and staff training.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: HR Specialist Total Rewards
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Safety & Occupational Health Specialist/PD022320
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $60,863 Per Year (GS 9)

Major Duties:

• Independently performs inspections/evaluations of full scope of workplaces and occupations at Kerrville Campus, outpatient clinics, and other Veteran placement facilities.
• Studies the results of inspections, determines compliance/need for correction, develops corrective plans of action.
• Investigates accidents, incidents, and potential hazards that fall within the scope of safety and occupational health.
• Maintains environment of care (EOC) program Performance Logic (PL) database. Gives guidance to management users of PL. Manages and reports data from PL database.
• Schedules, performs, documents monthly fire extinguisher checks, suppression system and extinguisher inspections, alarm tests and drills.
• Utilizes a number of measurement techniques and instruments to assess environmental exposures. Performs air quality and safety assessments upon request.
• Works with Engineering and Environmental Management Services on a comprehensive workplace EOC program. Shares data and cooperatively develops solutions.
• Organizes/directs bi-weekly Environment of Care Rounds through main campus and outpatient clinics and offices; maintains rounds database; reports findings, compliance and remediation.
• Performs back-up support to other specialists (safety and industrial hygiene) as needed.
• Provides technical advice to employees at all levels to ensure facility compliance to a multitude of federal, state and local regulations.
• Develops and conducts general, life safety, and work-site-specific training programs for employees.
• Develops and organizes events and educational activities, such as Safety Month fairs, seasonal safety posters, ergonomic safety training, etc.
• Tracks ergonomic requests, performs evaluations, maintains equipment, advises customers of scope and limitations of ergonomics program.
• Supports facility's Lock Out/Tag Out program, Confined Space program, and Ergonomics program.
• Develops data and graphical reports for presentation in several Safety and Health Care System meetings/boards/councils. Represents Safety in external committees (such as Patient Safety and Internal Readiness), for safety issues, including reporting.
• Applies accident investigation and root cause analysis to track and identify trends.
• Records and monitors expenditures in time, equipment, resources to project needs and budget for each fiscal year.
• Completes work quickly and accurately using VistA/DHCP, Microsoft Office products, and various other data/information retrieval systems.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Compressed/Flexible:
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Safety & Occupational Health Specialist/PD3308-0
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $57,118 Per Year (GS 9)

You will render expert contract pre-award and post award expertise to all administrative and clinical services within the medical center and supported catchment area. Duties include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Develops procedures, policies, and supporting artifacts to ensure procurement activities are consistent with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), VA Acquisitions Regulations (VAAR) and other federal procurement laws and regulations;
• Conducts analyses and recommends courses of actions to ensure that vision clinical and administrative service requirements have addressed considerations such as construction, budgeting, supporting manpower and other factors;
• Provides training to the facility Contracting Officers on procurement policies and new processes and procedures related to procurement;
• Establishes, expedites and reviews consolidation of all procurement packages including unique, emergent and complex requirements to meet timely and technical needs of assigned acquisitions;
• Develops and conducts presentations/recommendations to leadership and other stakeholders to explain regulations and procedures;
• Negotiates performance requirements among multiple sites and service lines in order to obtain agreement, standardize enterprise equipment, supply and/or service requirements in support of strategic acquisition plans;
• Establishes and maintains controls to ensure that contracts are executed in accordance with terms;
• Advises on all phases of negotiation with the contract specialist/contracting officer for contract modifications, change orders, supplemental agreements and delivery order processes including requirements, definition, justification and approval for service contract extension, method of contracting, evaluation of proposals and all phases of contract administration; and
• Monitors quality assurance surveillance plans to ensure that contracted services meet the expectations and needs of the facility.

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Telework: Ad-hoc - Decided by agency
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Acquisition & Utilization Specialist/PD99810S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $70,103 Per Year (GS 11)

Duties include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Directs, maintains, and carries out management duties involving many separate and distinct phases of operations within the Business and Procurement Planning and Purchasing sector in the Supply Chain Service.
• Supervises employees from separate but interrelated units and conducts semi-annual and annual performance reviews.
• Assists subordinate staff with performance issues as necessary; schedules and grants leave; and monitors overtime usage.
• Resolves informal complaints and grievances, discusses corrective actions with employees, and recommends appropriate disciplinary and/or adverse action.
• Plans, coordinates, and evaluates the logistical actions required to support the clinical and administrative mission that the organization provides.
• Establishes, expedites, and reviews the micro-purchase orders and consolidation of all procurement packages.
• Serves as the Approving Official for approving reconciled purchase card transactions; and exercises Ordering Officer Authority in determining best value and contract sourcing.
• Develops sole source justifications in relation to cost, limited availability or unusual nature.
• Negotiates performance requirements among multiple sites and service lines to obtain agreement and standardize enterprise equipment, supply, and/or service requirements.
• Prepares and processes requisitions and procurement packages to the Network Contracting Activity (NCA) for award for facility wide fund control activities; and interfaces with Fiscal/budget staff to resolve obligation and reconciliation issues.
• Furnishes instructions and explanations on new regulations and procedures; and prepares reports, briefs, and contract data for meetings, inspections, audits and in-progress reviews.
• Coordinates with leadership, staff, and other stakeholders to develop and execute acquisition strategies; and conducts analyses and recommends courses of actions.
• Monitors the procurement process from pre-award to final delivery of requirements; and ensures compliance with the terms of contracts.
• Advises on all phases of negotiation with the contract specialist/contracting officer for contract modifications, change orders, supplemental agreements, delivery order processes and all phases of contract administration.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: 8:00am-4:45pm, Monday-Friday
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Acquisition & Utilization Specialist/PD99867A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $82,830 Per Year (GS 12)

Duties include but not limited to:

• Serves as the medical center liaison and advisor on contract related services focusing on critical clinical and healthcare services, product acquisition and support services required by project managers, program managers, upper management and stakeholders on all aspects of procurement for a wide variety of items to include specialized services.
• Develops performance work statements and objectives, cost benefit analysis, gap analysis, sole source justifications, past performance, quality assurance surveillance plans (QASP), market research, independent government estimates, evaluation criteria, options, funding, delivery schedules, lead times and reporting requirements.
• Assists in the development of procurement documents and/or reviews procurement documents to ensure conformity to requirements including sole source justifications, government estimates, evaluation criteria, options, funding, delivery schedules, and lead times. Assists service line managers as needed to ensure the final documents are acceptable.
• Establishes and maintains controls to ensure that contracts are executed in accordance with terms.
• Monitors contract expenditures requiring funds control. Reports on deviations from contract terms and manages a record system that includes contractor information and key contractual due dates to ensure the contractual actions are completed timely.
• Coordinates with VISN and VA HCS leadership, clinical service customers, Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs), logistics staff, and other stakeholders to develop and execute acquisition strategies.
• Provides training to the facility CORs on procurement policies and new processes and procedures related to procurement with the Federal government.
• Advises on all phases of negotiation with the contract specialist and/or contracting officer for contract modifications, change orders, supplemental agreements, and delivery order processes including requirements, definition, justification, and approval for service contract extension.
• Develops and analyzes reports and makes recommendations to senior management officials regarding the contracting support of the facility.
• Directs facility-wide procurements as assigned through the facility Equipment Committee in support of the three to five year strategic acquisition plan.

Work Schedule: M-F 7:00 am to 3:30 pm
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Acquisition & Utilization Specialist/PD00061A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $76,550 Per Year (GS 11)

***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 and responsibilities will include:

• Serves as the technical and quality expert of culinary standards
• Analyzes and performs quality improvement tasks for menus and food service arrangements
• Oversees and continually improves food service operations
• Identifies and resolves difficult issues and challenges in a complex environment
• Applies advanced culinary techniques which minimize the use of restricted nutrients to develop refined and patient pleasing flavors, textures and presentations
• Plans future advancement in food services, new techniques, procurement and production needs
• Identifies culinary and food service developmental and training needs of employees
• Develops culinary performance, technical standards, and quality improvement initiatives for food service operations
• Ensures compliance with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Code, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points principles, Joint Commission Standards and food safety principles
• Provides budgetary input on food service operations and culinary program advancements
• Serves as Contracting Off icer Representative (COR) f or food service, food distribution, and purchase and maintenance of equipment contracts and oversees subsistence/supply ordering
• Conducts studies and investigations to include problem analysis and development of logical/documented recommendations on corrective actions
• Performing related duties as required.

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday; 08:00 a.m. to 04:30 p.m.
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Starting at $85,508 Per Year (GS 11)

As the Acquisition Utilization Specialist you will serve as the medical center liaison and advisor on contract related services focusing on critical clinical and healthcare services, product acquisition and support services required by project managers, program managers, upper management and stakeholders on all aspects of procurement for a wide variety of items to include specialized services. You will render expert contract pre-award and post award expertise to all administrative and clinical services within the medical center and supported catchment area. Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Develops procedures, policies, and supporting artifacts to ensure procurement activities are consistent with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), VA Acquisitions Regulations (VAAR) and other federal procurement laws and regulations;
• Conducts analyses and recommends courses of actions to ensure that vision clinical and administrative service requirements have addressed considerations such as construction, budgeting, supporting manpower and other factors;
• Provides training to the facility Contracting Officers on procurement policies and new processes and procedures related to procurement;
• Establishes, expedites and reviews consolidation of all procurement packages including unique, emergent and complex requirements to meet timely and technical needs of assigned acquisitions;
• Develops and conducts presentations/recommendations to leadership and other stakeholders to explain regulations and procedures;
• Negotiates performance requirements among multiple sites and service lines in order to obtain agreement, standardize enterprise equipment, supply and/or service requirements in support of strategic acquisition plans;
• Establishes and maintains controls to ensure that contracts are executed in accordance with terms;
• Advises on all phases of negotiation with the contract specialist/contracting officer for contract modifications, change orders, supplemental agreements and delivery order processes including requirements, definition, justification and approval for service contract extension, method of contracting, evaluation of proposals and all phases of contract administration; and
• Monitors quality assurance surveillance plans to ensure that contracted services meet the expectations and needs of the facility.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Acquisition & Utilization Specialist/PD99810S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $80,769 Per Year (GS 11)

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

This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-11. At the GS-09 grade level, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-11. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher level work, and availability of funds.

The major duties include but are not limited to:

• Creates and develops procedures, processes, standards, specifications and systems to achieve an optimal elimination or control of the hazards and exposures that are detrimental to people and/or property, research, planning, design and consultation;
• Plans, develops and conducts or assigns all required NFPA, OSHA, Life Safety Code, Safety and Fire Protection/Prevention inspections of the entire medical center;
• Plans, develops and conducts or assigns fire/safety training for the facility to include orientation and refresher training for all employees
• Performs investigations, evaluations and conducts or assigns analysis of fire hazard incidents, personal injury incidents and unsafe practices/conditions to determine cause, origin and other contributing factors;
• Prepares written reports of findings and determinations with recommendations of remedial corrective actions;
• Participates in developing and maintaining a master reference library on all safety and fire protection/prevention subjects;
• Investigates and reviews estimates for repair of government property damages as a result of fire, injury or motor vehicle accident;
• Performs mishap investigations to determine cause and effect on personnel and property, interviews witnesses, sketches mishap scene, discusses hazards identified as causal factors, recommends operational changes and prepares a final agency report of the results of the investigation;
• Develops and prepares training and educational materials and conducts safety training to a variety of audiences;
• Documents and maintains records of inspections, surveys, training, committee meetings, investigations and other safety activities as required;
• Assists, performs and follows emergency responses; and
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

Starting at $64,251 Per Year (GS 9-11)

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with and/or performs various assessments and inspections necessary for the service such as PPE and pre-construction assessments, smoke/damper testing and fire and life safety inspections.
• Ensures compliance and documents inspections and conducts follow-up to verify abatement of noted health hazards.
• Serve as the Health Care System technical representative for Occupational, Life
  Safety and OSHA regulations for the service.
• Monitor contracts and scheduled work for fire suppression and protection systems as well as manage the reports and documentation from inspections along with interpreting findings.
• Manage the reports and documents from inspections and interprets findings for determining required repairs, abatement, and follow-up.
• Conduct education and training for the Health Care System staff and for other personnel on specific occupational, life and fire safety program requirements.
• Responsible for developing, planning, implementation, and management of the comprehensive occupational safety and fire protection programs at the Health Care System.
• Accumulates information and material required for analysis and evaluates the interpretation of data for use in formulas/equations.
• Review construction drawings and provide technical expertise for determination of location and adequacy of eye washes, fire extinguishers, fire suppression and detection
  systems, as well as emergency egress and exit routes, and occupational, life and fire safety requirements.
• Coordinate safety and fire protection activities with regional representatives and supports the development of integrated planning for all facilities within the VISN.
• Directs the development of facility occupational, life and fire safety policies, programs, and procedural documentation; work involves developing policy and guidance.
• Other duties as determined.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Safety & Occupational Health Specialist/PD23516A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $82,830 Per Year (GS 12)

Major duties and responsibilities will include:

• Serves as the technical and quality expert of culinary standards
• Creates and tests specialized recipes and develops specialized food preparation methods to meet the needs of the Veteran population
• Analyzes and performs quality improvement tasks for menus and food service arrangements.
• Applies advanced culinary techniques which minimize the use of restricted nutrients to develop refined and patient pleasing flavors, textures, and presentations
• Plans future advancement in food services, new techniques, procurement, and production needs
• Identifies culinary and food service developmental and training needs of employees
• Performs quality control on plate presentation, recipe compliance, taste quality control, plate waste studies and overall culinary controls.
• Develops culinary performance, technical standards, and quality improvement initiatives for food service operations
• Ensures compliance with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Code, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points principles, Joint Commission Standards, and food safety principles
• Provides budgetary input on food service operations and culinary program advancements
• Serves as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for food service, food distribution, and purchase and maintenance of equipment contracts and oversees subsistence/supply ordering
• Performing related duties as required.

Work Schedule: Varied, to include Weekends and Holidays
Position Description Title/PD#: Food Services Specialist (Executive Chef)/
Physical Requirements: Requires physical exertion when lifting, bending, pushing, frequent walking, standing, stooping, reaching, stretching; and also when unpacking and/or tagging supplies and equipment and carrying moderately heavy items such as personal computers, equipment, subsistence, supplies and chemical supplies. Work involves regular and recurring exposure to moderate risks and discomforts associated with production areas, such as exposure to heat, odors or fumes used in work processes; works near operating kitchen equipment (knives, slicers, ovens, stoves, kettles, etc.). Some situations require you to continually stay alert and to take special safety precautions, including wearing special protective items of clothing.

Starting at $70,447 Per Year (GS 11)

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

Duties include, but may not be limited to the following:

Technical Advice and Inspections:

• Supports the medical center safety, health, fire protection, and emergency management programs.
• providing program pertinent technical advice and assistance and staying informed to changes in applicable codes and regulations while keeping management informed of these changes.
• Inspects and evaluates medical center and institutional environments for occupational health and safety hazards and determines the compliance with applicable regulations, standards, codes and requirements; conducts Life Safety Code (NFPAl0I) compliance assessments of the medical center, institutional environments, and other contracted facilities, such as, but not limited to, community nursing homes, adult daycare facilities, Vet Centers, medical foster homes, and Veteran homeless shelters.
• Performs evaluations of projects to ensure that interim life safety measures ( ILSM's) are implemented as required; selects, recommends, and implements environmental and personal monitoring and sampling methods; evaluates and selects the appropriate engineering, administrative, and personal protective equipment controls for identified physical and environmental stressors or environmental condition.

Occupational Safety and Health Programs Oversight:

• Aids VA services and departments upon request; conducts background reviews of service operations and of the work processes; and reviews applicable standards and requirements contained in VA circulars and applicable federal, state and local requirements to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Responds to requests and complaints from VA management, employees and employee representatives concerning occupational health and safety matters with responses that may include environmental, physical risk assessments, and/or personnel sampling through the usage of a variety of sampling instruments.
• Leads a team of medical center staff members from various other program areas to ensure all areas of the medical center are inspected twice per year.
• Provides support for the Emergency Management programs as assigned as well as other duties.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:00am - 3:30pm
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Starting at $69,107 Per Year (GS 11)

The incumbent of this position serves as a Safety and Occupational Health Specialist who plans, schedules, and conducts difficult inspections in establishments and worksites where there is a strong probability of encountering hazardous work processes and materials, and unsafe environmental conditions, involving a substantial number of employees. Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Conducts safety surveillance audits and inspections on a frequent basis according to the required standards and regulations.
• Investigates hazardous conditions, equipment, practices, etc. to identify and analyze the nature and severity of hazards and possible remedial actions (i.e., elimination, correction, or protection).
• Ensures corrective actions are initiated and consults with subject matter specialists and managers about changes in work processes and proposed methods to eliminate unnecessary risks and control hazardous conditions.
• Plans, develops, and conducts safety promotional and technical training initiatives to comply with ongoing regulatory requirements or new directives.
• Supports construction safety requirements through compliance inspections, critical document review, development of interim life safety measures (ILSM) and pre-construction risk assessments (PCRA).
• Conducts ongoing inspection/testing of various fire alarm/suppression systems and required document management per National Fire Protection Association and The Joint Commission as well as conducting required fire drills.
• Reviews and processes accident reports and conducts record systems analysis to handle, control, store, check, and trend data.
• Leads/participates in key working committees as assigned (Accident Review Board, Construction Safety, etc.)
• Computer literacy concerning electronic document development and management to support the program (agendas, minutes, memorandums, electronic audit checklists, etc.)
• Performs special environmental monitoring tasks (water, air, surface) and conducts hazardous waste management.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, normal business hours
Compressed/Flexible: Not Available
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Safety & Occupational Health Specialist/PD05784A and PD05874A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Physical Requirements: Most work is performed in an office or workplace setting, and the work is sedentary in nature. There may be some walking, standing, bending and carrying of light items, occasionally carrying moderate weight items, but no specific physical demands are required to perform the work.

Starting at $59,687 Per Year (GS 9-11)

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

• The Acquisition Program Specialist is a VA HCS subject matter expert in the acquisition process;
• Develops sole source justifications in relation to cost, limited availability or unusual nature, when the health care resource need is either unique in the medical community, or is subject to maximum utilization only through health care resources contracting, and identifies other alternative sources that exist within the local, regional or national geographical areas;
• Ensures that all per procedure contracts meet VHA standards of resident supervision in terms of qualifications of the contract physician to supervise residents during their physical presence in clinical settings and procedural involvement, including pre-operative evaluation and post-operative care as specified by VA policy;
• Oversees and ensures compliance with the terms of contracts, to determine the reasonableness of contract modifications;
• Collaborates with stakeholders, executive leadership, and key decision makers to correct deficiencies noted by the auditors.

Work Schedule: Monday -Friday; Either 7:30 am to 4:00 pm OR 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Acquisition & Utilization Specialist/PD99492-S and PD91190-A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.
Financial Disclosure Report: Required.

Starting at $57,118 Per Year (GS 9-11)

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



Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

Ensures compliance with all safety, and fire prevention requirements by employees and contractors while on VA grounds, he/she has the authority to take immediate action when any situation develops which is deemed a hazard to workers, employees, patients or property of the VA.
Plans, develops, implements, and carries out fire protection, prevention and operation of a Life Safety program at VACIHCS.
Performs a full range of inspections in a variety of establishments.
Investigates mishaps resulting in fatalities or injuries and serious incidents; records conditions related to cause and mishap, assesses the potential of a recurrence, interviews witnesses and determines corrective actions.
Inspects worksites, work operations and conditions, records hazards and obtains evidence of regulatory violations through use of measurement devices and by photographing unsafe conditions.
Conduct internal gap analysis of Life Safety and Safety & Health programs.
Conduct and evaluate fire drills (quarterly and annually) on various locations throughout the VA campus and CBOCs.
Reviews proposed/required corrective actions to ensure accomplishment of hazard abatement.
Performs other related duties as assigned.


Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Starting at $69,480 Per Year (GS 11)