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• Independently examine for the purpose of identifying, quantifying, and/or comparing physical evidence.
• Interprets and evaluates the results of the examinations performed and prepares formal, comprehensive laboratory reports of analyses which, based on the results, are suitable for use in legal proceedings.
• Assumes direct personal responsibility for the technical accuracy and adequacy of the product.
• Testify in federal, military, state, local and foreign country courts as an expert witness.
• Accompany investigative personnel and act as a technical advisor during the processing of complex crime scenes.
• Distribute information via personal communications, formal oral presentations, position papers, newsletters, and training classes.
• Support other forensic organizations' initiatives to advance the field of forensic science.
• Studies the chemistry involved in problems, searches all pertinent literature, evaluates possible approaches, devises and performs the analyses, evaluates and interprets the data, and makes modifications, if needed, to optimize the final procedures.

As a Health Scientist (Policy and Issues Management) you will:

• Provide direction and leadership to a team consisting of public health scientific policy, communication, and issues management staff.
• Plan and implement a comprehensive and integrated public health scientific program across the organizational unit and in concert with Center for Disease Control (CDC) goals and priorities.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with other organizational units within CDC including other national centers, and offices within the CDC Office of the Director including coordinating centers.
• Manage the processes for the establishment and tracking of the organization's goal setting efforts and is responsible for the overall completeness and quality of a comprehensive plan.
• Coordinate complex evaluation tasks such as the application of agency, department, and/or government wide evaluation efforts including PART or other inquiries, audits, or reports conducted by the Department.
• Prepare written analytic reports in support of major strategic planning and evaluation programs and initiatives for use of the organization's leadership including top management, and other key partners.
• Be responsible for external communication of complex, scientific and strategic information to internal and external stakeholders to promote division programs to policy-oriented audiences as well as to members of the public.

As a Health Scientist (Informatics) you will:

• Develop scientific policies for public health informatics.
• Perform a variety of activities and analyses related to public health informatics.
• Provide leadership in designing, coordinating, and maintaining information technology (IT) project goals, objectives, and priorities within a Centers/Institutes/Offices (CIO) and/or CDC/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) and in the general public health community.
• Develop and coordinate the sharing of health-related informational materials.
• Develop strategies to meet short and long-range goals for the applicable program.
• Plan and develop strategies for new models of health information interchange and automation in public health.
• Evaluate and develop approaches for strengthening the standardization and utility of national health information systems, their products, policies and processes, with specialist emphasis on electronic data interchange and electronic media.

As a Health Scientist (Informatics), you will:

• Develop scientific policies for public health informatics.
• Perform a variety of activities and analyses related to public health informatics.
• Provide leadership in designing, coordinating, and maintaining information technology (IT) project goals, objectives, and priorities within a Centers/Institutes/Offices (CIO) and/or CDC/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) and in the general public health community.
• Develop and coordinate the sharing of health-related informational materials.
• Develop strategies to meet short and long-range goals for the applicable program.
• Plan and develop strategies for new models of health information interchange and automation in public health.
• Evaluate and develop approaches for strengthening the standardization and utility of national health information systems, their products, policies and processes, with specialist emphasis on electronic data interchange and electronic media.

• The responsibilities described are for the full performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope performed with less independence, and limited complexity.
• Produces immigration intelligence for major functional and geographical areas and for the dissemination of intelligence products.
• Identifies intelligence information through the analysis of data captured from applications and petitions.
• Produces intelligence products that address Key Intelligence Questions for the administration of the lawful immigration process.
• Produces raw intelligence reporting in the form of Intelligence Information Reports (IIR).
• Analyzes complex data captured from applications, petitions, and information obtained from a variety of sources.

• Serves as a Food Service Specialist at a Medical Treatment Facility (MTF).
• Coordinates the Nutrition Care Supply needs daily with supply personnel/food service contract staff and conducts monthly physical inspections.
• Determines menu item popularity percentages based on review and analysis.
• Receives and reviews changes, or updates to master menu.
• Analyzes daily production reports to ensure correct ingredients are printed for recipes in sizes and units on hand.
• Works with Clinical Dietitian to ensure all items and recipes include accurate and up to date nutritional links and allergen information.
• Prepares typed letters, reports and other correspondence using office automation and attends menu planning meetings.

As a Health Scientist (Program Evaluation) you will:

• Design, oversee, implement, and conduct major scientific surveys/studies or projects to identify and solve public health problems.
• Identify and analyze public health issues and their impact on operations that are critical to the public health community at large.
• Search, synthesize and interpret information relevant to public health.
• Review and analyze studies and projects assessing major and or sensitive public health issues in order to make recommendations for processes, procedures and /or policies related to public health programs, practices and research.
• Provide technical advice and assistance to national, state and local health agencies and to various other organizations.
• Prepare scientific and other articles and technical reports for publication.

As a Health Scientist (Program Evaluation), you will:

• Design, oversee, implement, and conduct major scientific surveys/studies or projects to identify and solve public health problems.
• Identify and analyze public health issues and their impact on operations that are critical to the public health community at large.
• Search, synthesize and interpret information relevant to public health.
• Review and analyze studies and projects assessing major and or sensitive public health issues in order to make recommendations for processes, procedures and /or policies related to public health programs, practices and research.
• Provide technical advice and assistance to national, state and local health agencies and to various other organizations.
• Prepare scientific and other articles and technical reports for publication.

As a Biologist you will:

• Provide scientific advice, consultation and leadership in designing, coordinating and maintaining scientific project goals, objectives and priorities within a Centers/Institutes/Offices (CIO) and/or Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (CDC/ATSDR) and in the general public health community.
• Provide scientific biological advice and consultation on solutions to critical problems that require creating new approaches, and standards to be used within the applicable CIO.
• Coordinate the sharing of health-related informational materials so that scientific advice and assistance is shared.
• Identify and analyze scientific issues and their impact on operations that are critical to the public health community at large.

• You will identify submarine officer and watch-team performance shortfalls.
• You will provide expert review of submarine SWS training products, lectures, and curricula.
• You will partner with the learning site Commanding Officers in evaluating officers taking the Qualification for Command assessment.
• You will attend briefs and embarks on SSBNs as necessary to maintain knowledge and proficiency in underway submarine operations.
• You will conduct periodic visits to SWS learning sites to assess training quality and to provide training for submarine crews and training staffs.
• You will provide expertise in teaching strategic training content to prospective Commanding Officers and Executive Officers in the SWS Command Replacement/Submarine Command Courses.
• You will serve as a Senior Advisor and Mentor for SSBN Commanding Officers in the area of Strategic Weapons System (SWS) employment.

• Coordinate and processes personnel actions regarding records, publications, performance appraisals in accordance with established policy and guidance.
• Locate materials in files and records to determine applicable retention and retirement schedules, and/or disposal of records in accordance with established procedures.
• Assemble data in final form for presentation, distribution, or publication.
• Prepare charts, slides, statistics, and other management aids for use in briefings or other presentations.
• Identify training requirements and request training quotas, to ensure submission of proper request forms and documentation of training is completed timely.

Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Oversees, guides, manages and integrates supply chain operations across the organization, including planning/coordination with fiscal, acquisition, clinical and administrative operations.

• Plans forecasts and executes budget for healthcare resources and services, supplies, subsistence, durable medical equipment, medical gases, expendable/non-expendable and capital equipment, inventory management, warehouse operations, transportation and distribution.
• Conducts audits, compliance reviews, and program effectiveness and efficiency reviews of all logistics activities to ensure satisfactory levels of service and comply with all applicable laws.
• Leads in the standardization of recurring-use supplies and equipment including developing formalized communication and education plan.
• Analyzes the supply chain, developing actions as a result of analysis results, metrics, quality assurance/compliance, operating practices, and reporting within the health care system.
• Serves as the senior supply chain management officer for a VA Health Care System with multiple sites of care and supported catchment area.
• Analyzes supply status and directs the priority of maintenance effort for organizational equipment.
• Establishes policy and ensures best practices are implemented as appropriate.
• Oversees all activities involved in providing needed logistics support, to include capital asset planning, strategic sourcing of commodities through vehicles such as the Medical/Surgical Prime Vendor (MSPV) contract and other contract vehicles.
• Serves as the Chairperson of one or more commodity disciplines, involving multiple product variations and services under the VISN Commodities Standardization Committee.
• Establishes, maintains, and promotes VA HCS and supported catchment area logistics personnel training and professional development program.

Duties include, however, not limited to:

• Incumbent serves as technical expert in health record content and documentation requirements. Incumbent is responsible for performing quantitative and qualitative reviews of health record documentation.
• Adheres to established documentation requirements as outlined by The Joint Commission regulations, Veterans Health Administration (VHA) guidelines, as well as medical-legal requirements.
• Reviews records for adherence with CMS guidelines related to student, resident supervision and attending physician presence and documentation.
• Compiles reports to insure provider specific and service compliance.
• Maintains a control system to ensure completion of all inpatient and outpatient records in accordance with VA, The Joint Commission, CMS and other regulatory agencies standards.
• Reviews health records to ensure that all records contain sufficient information to meet medical/legal requirements, to ensure continuity of patient care, and to support education and research needs.
• Assists clinicians with completion of delinquent/incomplete health records.
• Performs the quantitative and qualitative analysis on both computer and paper based health records. Consults with the appropriate clinician(s) for clarification when conflicting or ambiguous information appears in the health record documentation.
• Identifies health record deficiencies, tracks deficiencies and ensures that the appropriate individual completes their deficiencies.
• Assists physicians with the completion of delinquent/incomplete health records and serves as the expert resource for clinical staff regarding requirements for complete documentation.
• Expedites the completion of the health record when the patient is transferred for care at another medical center, for legal requests, regulatory agencies review, and reimbursement purposes.
• Assesses the paper health record and electronic Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) for completeness and notes deficiencies in the (insert name of record deficiency monitoring system such as IRT, Nuance, etc).
• Tracks electronic signatures and documents deficiencies and communicates these deficiencies to clinical staff for correction.
• Works independently resolving health record deficiency issues/erroneous documents and corrective action required within CPRS and only seeks guidance of immediate supervisor and/or Clinical Application Coordinator when issues surface when no precedent or procedure has been developed.

The Nurse Manager, Primary Care (NM, PC) serves as a first level supervisor who functions under the direction and guidance of the Chief Nurse, Primary Care. S/he enhances the development and implementation of the Primary Care's Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Program by working in partnership with their site leadership as well as with Primary Care Leadership at the Medical Center. The NM, PC demonstrate leadership, experience and creative approaches to work independently optimizing patient care, patient safety and operational efficiency for patients receiving care within the Primary Care Program. The NM will demonstrate expertise in leading and organizing care delivery, staff accountability for practice, promotes staff engagement in decision making and guiding and supporting staff growth and development. S/he utilizes evidence-based practice to develop and evaluate program and service activities that impacts positive patient outcomes within Nursing Service and Primary Care. The NM, PC primary responsibility is to lead the delivery of the PACT model of care being provided by staff under his/her supervision by reviewing, assessing, and measuring outcomes related to the processes involved in preventive and disease management that is patient driven and utilizes a team-based approach. This position is aligned under Patient Care Services, but work collaborative with Primary Care Leadership to meet the mission and vision of the Medical Center. This position requires cross-coverage at the Primary Clinics and CBOC's in absence of another Nurse Manager.
Nurse Manager (NM) focus is on individual growth and development in practice with increased levels of self-direction. This nurse brings principles and theory with limited application of critical thinking skills. The NM is the designated first-line supervisory authority and is responsible and accountable for the operation of their assigned units and provides coverage for other NMs as needed. The NM is responsible and accountable for the direction and supervision of specific orientation, training, development of staff, and evaluation of individual staff performance. They function as a role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor providing leadership to the team. They enhance care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting-edge programs/processes.
The NM, PC provides 24-hour management, supervision, and leadership for a Primary Care Nursing at the designed clinic or CBOC. This includes but is not limited to resource utilization (human, supplies/equipment), patient flow, performance improvement activities, and staff and program evaluations. is responsible for all issues that affect nursing including standards of practice, credentialing, training, functional statements, position descriptions, timely proficiencies and performance appraisals, and ensures compliance with all policies, procedures and protocols. The NM, PC ensures appropriate orientation, education, competence assessment, and continuing professional development of nursing personal supervised. The NM, PC possesses the knowledge and skills to effectively apply all aspects of the nursing process within a collaborative, interdisciplinary practice setting, which will enable effective implementation of health promotion and prevention practices, management of acute and chronic illnesses, and attainment of optimal levels of functioning and/or support of patients and significant others in accordance with the PACT principles. S/he keeps staff informed of unit and executive-level activities in a timely matter, and through monthly staff meetings. The NM, PC will communicate and/or prepare information in a timely matter regarding emergencies regarding unusual occurrences, or issues that impact nursing practice in Nursing and Primary Care. The NM, PC is responsible for staffing and scheduling of nursing staff and ensures that assignments of staff reflect their appropriate competence and utilization. S/he ensures that nursing practice is consistent with external standards such as Joint Commission, Office of Inspector General and internal standards such as VA Performance Measures to include various reimbursement agencies.

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
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

Work Schedule: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday - Friday
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: No

• Serves as a Distribution Facilities Specialist for division operations, performing analytical studies of operational storage and distribution activities.
• Performs analytical studies involving aspects of operational storage and distribution programs.
• Resolves inadequacies of personnel, mechanized equipment, physical facilities, work methods and techniques, preventing prevent proper handling and physical control of material.
• Develops recommendations requiring changes and improvements in systems interface and/or operating techniques.
• Develops and/or recommends revisions of local regulations and implementing instructions.