Total 2,000 job vacancies in Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 3PL

You will serve as a Contract Specialist with complete responsibility to plan and recommend for execution, all contractual actions and phases for assigned programs.
Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include:

• Reviewing procurement requests, prepares and reviews justification and approvals.
• Preparing solicitations incorporating all the correct provisions and clauses; analyzes bids/proposals.
• Determining compliance and conformance to the solicitations.
• Developing pre- and post- negotiation memoranda.
• Monitoring and administering contracts through final delivery and acceptance, final payments and contract closeouts.
• Analyzing procurement requests to determine requirements, recommending changes to statements of work, and determining appropriate type of contract.

GS-12 Supervisory Medical Technologist- Evenings/Nights

Duties include but are not limited to the following description:

This is considered the full performance level for a supervisory position. An MT/CLS at this level serves as the Off Shifts Supervisory Medical Technologist providing direction for motivated staff requiring minimal technical supervision to GS-9, GS-10, and GS-11 staff in the areas of Blood Bank, Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Immunology and Urinalysis as well as providing direction to non-testing personnel, GS-6 and GS-7 in specimen collection, specimen processing and accessioning and quality control activities of the front desk section and phlebotomy service.

The incumbent is directly responsible for the staff working in the sections referenced above including responsibility for assignment of work performed; performance evaluations; recommendations for appointments, awards, advancement, and, when appropriate , disciplinary actions; identification of continuing education and training needs. This individual assures compliance with accrediting agency and regulatory requirements as part of the overall laboratory quality management program and assures corrective action is initiated as needed. This supervisor assures orientation and competency of assigned staff.

Functions of the position include but are not limited to the following description:

• Supervises the Off Shifts for the core clinical lab, evaluating and monitoring performance of section testing, organization and supplies. Recognizes and reacts to indicators of malfunction; assists, if necessary, to locate and implement corrections.
• Maintains proper records for quality management, quality control and workload reports.
• Ensures that calibrations, standardizations and adjustments of instruments. Verifies correct instrument operation using established procedures and quality control checks and monitoring. Identifies the cause of common problems and makes simple repairs.
• Responsible for professional and administrative management of an assigned area, to include timekeeping and payroll, budget execution and coordination of staff orientation, training, continuing education and competency reviews.
• Participates in the overall Quality Assurance for the Testing events on the Off Shifts for the clinical Lab and coordinates with the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service Quality Manager in incident reports and corrective actions.
• Maintains the knowledge of specimen requirements for tests performed in-house and referred to reference laboratories and monitors that those criteria are used accurately.
• Assists with maintenance of up-to-date procedure for the various laboratory sections.
• Responsible for ensuring that the section meets all regulatory statutes, standards, and regulations; including but not limited to CAP, JACHO, DOT, FDA, VHA, etc
• Evaluates the validity of data in relation to the test system and accepted assay procedures. Correlates quantitative data with patient data (i.e., history, medications) to verify results.
• Maintains workload statistics and determines the appropriate number of staff as it correlates to workload and the budget goals of the P&LMS within the VACT structure.
• Responsible for recommendation for appointment, awards, advancement and disciplinary actions. Prepares and performs annual review and evaluations of employee performance in accordance to P&LMS and VACT protocols.
• Incumbent in this position must be competent and prepared to perform the routine bench work for the Core Clinical Laboratory and to be available to consult with staff after hours or cover for staff during emergencies and sickness.
• Enforces safety practices and corrects any hazards that exist.
• Performs annual review and evaluation of employee performance in accordance to P&LMS and VACT protocols.

• Incumbent would have to do either a split shift that overlaps the evening and night shift employees, or they would have to do one week evening, one week nights, or a combination of both.
• The schedule is flexible within the hours listed in the work schedule. This allows the incumbent to interact with their staff.
• Example of a possible 2 week schedule: 7 evenings (4:00pm-12:00am) and 3 nights (12:00am-8:00am).

GS-12 Supervisory Medical Technologist- Evenings/Nights

Duties include but are not limited to the following description:

This is considered the full performance level for a supervisory position. An MT/CLS at this level serves as the Off Shifts Supervisory Medical Technologist providing direction for motivated staff requiring minimal technical supervision to GS-9, GS-10, and GS-11 staff in the areas of Blood Bank, Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Immunology and Urinalysis as well as providing direction to non-testing personnel, GS-6 and GS-7 in specimen collection, specimen processing and accessioning and quality control activities of the front desk section and phlebotomy service.

The incumbent is directly responsible for the staff working in the sections referenced above including responsibility for assignment of work performed; performance evaluations; recommendations for appointments, awards, advancement, and, when appropriate , disciplinary actions; identification of continuing education and training needs. This individual assures compliance with accrediting agency and regulatory requirements as part of the overall laboratory quality management program and assures corrective action is initiated as needed. This supervisor assures orientation and competency of assigned staff.

Functions of the position include but are not limited to the following description:

• Supervises the Off Shifts for the core clinical lab, evaluating and monitoring performance of section testing, organization and supplies. Recognizes and reacts to indicators of malfunction; assists, if necessary, to locate and implement corrections.
• Maintains proper records for quality management, quality control and workload reports.
• Ensures that calibrations, standardizations and adjustments of instruments. Verifies correct instrument operation using established procedures and quality control checks and monitoring. Identifies the cause of common problems and makes simple repairs.
• Responsible for professional and administrative management of an assigned area, to include timekeeping and payroll, budget execution and coordination of staff orientation, training, continuing education and competency reviews.
• Participates in the overall Quality Assurance for the Testing events on the Off Shifts for the clinical Lab and coordinates with the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service Quality Manager in incident reports and corrective actions.
• Maintains the knowledge of specimen requirements for tests performed in-house and referred to reference laboratories and monitors that those criteria are used accurately.
• Assists with maintenance of up-to-date procedure for the various laboratory sections.
• Responsible for ensuring that the section meets all regulatory statutes, standards, and regulations; including but not limited to CAP, JACHO, DOT, FDA, VHA, etc
• Evaluates the validity of data in relation to the test system and accepted assay procedures. Correlates quantitative data with patient data (i.e., history, medications) to verify results.
• Maintains workload statistics and determines the appropriate number of staff as it correlates to workload and the budget goals of the P&LMS within the VACT structure.
• Responsible for recommendation for appointment, awards, advancement and disciplinary actions. Prepares and performs annual review and evaluations of employee performance in accordance to P&LMS and VACT protocols.
• Incumbent in this position must be competent and prepared to perform the routine bench work for the Core Clinical Laboratory and to be available to consult with staff after hours or cover for staff during emergencies and sickness.
• Enforces safety practices and corrects any hazards that exist.
• Performs annual review and evaluation of employee performance in accordance to P&LMS and VACT protocols.

• Incumbent would have to do either a split shift that overlaps the evening and night shift employees, or they would have to do one week evening, one week nights, or a combination of both.
• The schedule is flexible within the hours listed in the work schedule. This allows the incumbent to interact with their staff.
• Example of a possible 2 week schedule: 7 evenings (4:00pm-12:00am) and 3 nights (12:00am-8:00am).

• Provide assistance and guidance to others involved in time keeping activities.
• Review, interpret and apply administrative guidelines applicable to project operations.
• Maintain accounting data on all travel made by project personnel and provides reports as required.
• Ensure payroll documentation is compliant with regulations and local policy.
• Prepare responses to correspondence which are of administrative or financial interest.
• Coordinate training requirements throughout the year with the District Training Officer.
• Monitor and maintain ongoing overview of the office's financial situation and keeps the supervisor informed.
• Maintain purchase credit card, buy supplies and materials, and receive all purchases and monitors funding and invoices.

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-12. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.

• Develop policies, guidelines, procedures, and controls for central and agency accounting related issues.
• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements for submission that are in compliance with governing regulations.
• Assist in the development and implementation of effective cash management and reporting policies and procedures for Fiscal Service stakeholders relating to the cash accounts of the Treasury.
• Responsible for specific reconciliation, reports, and or audit support which are relied on in part or in whole to produce daily, monthly, or other periodic statements.

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-12. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.

• Develop policies, guidelines, procedures, and controls for central and agency accounting related issues.
• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements for submission that are in compliance with governing regulations.
• Assist in the development and implementation of effective cash management and reporting policies and procedures for Fiscal Service stakeholders relating to the cash accounts of the Treasury.
• Responsible for specific reconciliation, reports, and or audit support which are relied on in part or in whole to produce daily, monthly, or other periodic statements.

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-12. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.

• Develop policies, guidelines, procedures, and controls for central and agency accounting related issues.
• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements for submission that are in compliance with governing regulations.
• Assist in the development and implementation of effective cash management and reporting policies and procedures for Fiscal Service stakeholders relating to the cash accounts of the Treasury.
• Responsible for specific reconciliation, reports, and or audit support which are relied on in part or in whole to produce daily, monthly, or other periodic statements.

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as the financial manager for the VA Connecticut Healthcare System. The Chief Financial Officer provides sound recommendations and advice to the Medical Center Director and Senior Leadership concerning the administration and coordination of Fiscal policy, programs and system designs within Fiscal Service and the VA Connecticut Healthcare System. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provides leadership and financial services to a large complex healthcare system.
• Responsible for fund maintenance of programs, appropriateness of expenditures, collection of funds and ensuring the fiscal integrity of all financial records at the medical facility.
• Responsible for the supervision and control of all facility business functions, to include General Ledger Accounting, Budget, Voucher Audits, Agent Cashier, Payroll, Accounts Receivable, Patient Funds, Fee Basis, Auditing, and General Post Funds.
• Provides analysis and advice in the design, adaptation, and Installation of automated accounting systems.
• Develops auditing techniques to evaluate integrated analysis of a financial and systems programs.
• Oversees accounting, budgeting, and workload/cost analysis for a facility or agency.
• Demonstrates active participation in the financial planning, analysis, and reporting for the facility or agency.
• Administers an accounting system designed to track, reconcile, and report on agency administered programs and/or appropriations for which the agency has legislative oversight responsibility.
• Manages and controls resources or funds to a large complex healthcare system, agency or hospital.
• Provides expert advice on the interpretation of account regulations and impact of new legislation or program initiatives.
• Performs duties associated with examining financial books, records, etc., to provide recommendations to improve productivity, cost-effectiveness, and quality of work processes.
• Develop and install accounting systems,.
• Develop and promulgate accounting policies and standards covering operations, to solve problems of above average difficulty in maintaining accounting systems.
• Develop and apply financial management techniques and methodologies to plan, execute, or review health care programs.

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

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-13. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.

• Be responsible for the review and dissemination of mission critical information that is confidential in nature
• Lead and/or oversee projects and ensure appropriate integration of milestones and initiatives
• Provide key support to management in a wide variety of administrative and operational matters

• Serves as a Shift Supervisor for the Security Guard force assigned under the authority of the Senior Commander at IMCOM supported installations.
• Exercises direct supervision of the activities of a guard force shift responsible for providing 24 hour maximum security measures against theft, fire, accident, pilferage, trespass, sabotage, and espionage.
• Makes decisions according to the nature of perceived threat such as demonstrators or other organized subversive actions.
• Develops training plans based on approved training courses and regulatory requirements.
• Supervises training for guard personnel in the use of weapons, protection against espionage, sabotage, and other organized subversive actions.
• Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work.
• Receives and reviews daily reports from subordinates and ensures the correction of reported irregularities.
• Sets employee standards for performance and prepares performance evaluations based on employee compliance.
• Sets employee standards for performance and prepares performance evaluations based on employee compliance.