Total 333 job vacancies in City of Edinburgh, EH6 5HX

Major Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Supervise professional industrial hygiene positions and responsible for planning and coordinating activities and work to implement national policies essential to occupational health enforcement programs for OSHA field offices.
• Provide technical advice and consultation in health enforcement and abatement.
• Develop and maintain an effective enforcement and assistance program.
• Coordinate compliance and enforcement assistance to OSHA regional and area offices.
• Provide expert technical guidance on corporate-wide settlement agreements and processing of egregious cases.
• OSHA technical expert for compliance with occupational health standards and related Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) legislation which include waste operations; emergency response operations; bloodborne pathogens; EPA Worker Protection standards, EPA hazardous waste regulations; EPA superfund regulations; and EPA pesticide regulations.
• Research technical literature, including research reports, symposium papers, trade books, laboratory reports and other working papers to provide authoritative technical guidance.
• Recommend revisions to operating instructions and directions (including the OSHA Field Operations Manual (FOM)).
• Review legislation, rulemaking, programming documents and policy guidelines to make recommendations to the Director, DEP on program policies and initiatives to promote and solicit program participation and interest in OHE products and services.
• Carry out supervisory duties in accordance with regulatory requirements in areas such as Diversity and EEO; internal management controls; Merit Systems Principles; Safety and Occupational Health obligations; performance management; management of ethics, conduct, and discipline; and hiring reform.

What will I do in this position if hired?

In this Program Analyst position you will ;

• Provide management with analysis and recommendations on branch projects.
• Work independently and as part of a team on various projects supporting branch operations.
• Liaise with various stakeholders to provide coordination for and secure buy-in on program initiatives and projects.
• Execute administrative duties.

What else do I need to know?

At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters, and every employee at FEMA has a role in emergency management. Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions.

This announcement is for a position as a CORE (Cadre of On-Call Response/Recovery Employee). CORE employees are full-time employees hired to directly support the response and recovery efforts related to disasters. Employees are hired under the Robert T. Stafford Act and are excluded from the provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing jobs in the competitive service. They can be hired under a streamlined process instead of a competitive process. After three years of continuous service, Stafford Act employees may be granted competitive eligibility to apply for permanent full-time positions at FEMA.

This position will be hired into a temporary 2 Year, excepted service appointment. Appointments may be renewed based on workload, funding, and supervisory approval.

This position has promotion potential to the IC-0343-12. Promotions are dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, successful performance review displaying at least one year of experience at the lower grade, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and management approval.

FEMA is committed to ensuring that its workforce reflects the diversity of the nation. At FEMA, our workforce includes the many identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, ages, cultures, and beliefs of the people we serve. To learn about FEMA's ongoing diversity and inclusion efforts, reasonable accommodation process, and the FEMA Core Values, please visit www.fema.gov.

As a Conservation Program Specialist your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Develops draft and final policy, regulations, and legislation that better provide management tools and guidance to program staff, resulting in more effective and efficient conservation delivery. This includes Federal Register documents and any other supporting material needed to support development of policy, regulations and other public notifications.
• Coordinate development and approvals of policy and regulatory packages for the program, providing technical expertise and process management with minimal supervision.
• Lead national teams and committees composed of regional office and field staff to obtain input into implementation of regulations, policies, and planning. These teams meet weekly and development of agendas, meeting notes, and teeing up issues for group discussions are imperative.
• Consult with the Department of Interior Solicitor's Office and Department of Justice on lawsuits and legal matters affecting Refuge System policies and regulations. Lead briefings on sharing Solicitor Office opinions to leadership and recommend a direction to proceed.

WHAT IS THE TAXPAYER SERVICESDIVISION?
A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions

Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:
Taxpayer Services Customer Assistance, Relationship and Education

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level.

• Develops leveraged partnerships with state and local/community organizations, as well as state and local government entities that serve targeted taxpayer populations. Utilizes consultative sales skills to develop leveraged partnerships. Serves as the Relationship Manager for these partnerships and coalitions in order to ensure effective delivery of outreach, education and free tax preparation programs. Communicates key program messages, supports partners with program delivery, and monitors compliance with program quality standards.
• Develops, recommends and implements marketing plans, including targeted key messages, information dissemination methods, and optimum communication vehicles. Develops and recommends effective, research driven marketing strategies for agency programs, products and messages.
• Working with leveraged partners, reviews and analyzes taxpayers' financial information to recommend alternatives for filing and payment of federal taxes. Independently reviews tax liability issues, reviews data, identifies and addresses potential tax issues; explores issues to determine nature, scope and direction of inquiries; evaluates alternative courses of action to resolve issues/problems; develops marketing plans and products.
• With some guidance, plans, prepares and conducts, or arranges for leveraged partners to conduct, a variety of innovative and customized seminars, speeches, workshops and feedback sessions that highlight IRS benefits emerging issues and new legislation to targeted audiences. Delivers objectives through a portfolio of partners, requiring customized marketing strategies to promote voluntary compliance.
• Conducts studies and surveys to evaluate marketing efforts for demographic or customer segment assigned in order to measure and maintain quality of tax products and information disseminated. Adjusts marketing practices or techniques according to data collected and/or customer feedback related to agency compliance activities.
• Collaborates with partners and others to assess the effectiveness of local marketing efforts. Provides feedback and recommendations to management and partners regarding marketing events, marketing program effectiveness and additional needs for marketing products and/or communication vehicles. Coordinates activities to plan and resolve unusual or controversial issues regarding marketing/promotional ideas. Coordinates with area and headquarter offices on marketing program development and implementation. Provides support to product development.

• Implements and maintains a scheduled and unplanned/emergency inspections, test operations, preventive maintenance, and repair/replacement of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and mechanical interrelated/interlocking equipment and controls.
• Works from facility plans, intricate schematics, manufacturers manuals, engineering drawings to trace and diagnose problems or impending problems with the objective of preventing actual breakdown and/or minimizing critical lock and dam down-time.
• Makes repairs to electrical/electronic/mechanical/hydraulic/pneumatic equipment.
• Maintains records documenting maintenance and repair work to include the preparation of field schematic drawings of equipment and systems, as required.
• Provides technical direction to other full-time and seasonal site operating staff personnel assigned to assist in preventive maintenance and repair activities.
• Inspects, builds, troubleshoots, and/or disassembles electric motors, gasoline and diesel engines of the associated equipment at the installation.
• May serve as primary credit card holder responsible for purchasing parts, materials, and supplies for project operation and maintenance requirements in accordance with written procedures and policies governing purchase actions under this authority.

• You will oversee the planning and assignment of work by management so work is completed based on priorities and resource capabilities.
• You will brief high ranking officials to report on inspection findings and recommendations.
• You will document problems, deficiencies, violations of laws and regulations, orders, directives, or practices for compliance with requirements.
• You will promote the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) program in respect to training, promotions, awards, appointments, recognition to achieve goals and objectives.

Leads a team composed of Building Services Specialist(s), support staff, contractors, and performs varying assignments under minimal direction of a manager. The employee is responsible to their supervisors or managers for assuring that the work of their assigned team is carried out by performing a range of coordinating and supportive duties and responsibilities. The Team Lead utilizes a variety of coordinating, coaching, facilitating, consensus-building and planning techniques. Ensures that the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision, and values are communicated to the team and integrated into the team's strategies, goals, objectives, work plans, and work products and services. Monitors and reports on the status and progress of work, checking on work in progress and reviewing completed work to see that the supervisor's instructions on work priorities, methods, deadlines, and quality have been met. Serves as coach, facilitator, and/or negotiator in coordinating team initiatives and in consensus building activities among team members.

Serves as subject matter expert, leading facilities programs/projects in accordance with governing policies and regulations including NCR building maintenance project management, transit benefits services, driver services, fleet and shuttle services, coordinates with APM-300 on move services and construction code compliancy, customer service desk, parking services, building maintenance and repairs, property disposition and excess, and performs these assignments under minimal direction.

Coordinates with General Services Administration (GSA) personnel on GSA and FAA funded repair projects, repairs, and studies. Acts as the Facility Security Coordinator (FSC) as delegated in writing by the Director of APM in accordance with the FAA Facility Security Management Program Order 1600.69. The FSC serves as the headquarters security representative for a variety of operational security functions including but not limited to intelligence Information receipt and distribution, design, analysis and administration of operational security systems analysis of data, conducting periodic audits, preparation of reports, development and conduction of training, monitoring Access Systems, CCTV, and Visitor Notification programs, administration of guard contracts, and liaison with law enforcement officials for a myriad of activities Including court ordered process servers, Orders of Protection as applicable under law, and facilitating OPM/IG Investigations and enforcement.

Provides expert level of service functions to occupants of both Federal owned buildings and commercially leased space with adequate facilities in which to conduct agency business and meet the level and kind of building services specified in leases, agreements, and other documents.

Broad policies and objectives provide general guidance for addressing issues but often require the development of new approaches. Defines and develops building service-related standard operating procedures and policies that are in compliance with FAA policies, government-wide rules and regulations, and industry best practices.

Works In a team environment to support maintenance of International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certification through internal and external audits.

At the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), we are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) and value a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the communities we serve. As such, we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds who share our commitment to public service.

This position serves as Special Trial Counsel in the Litigation and Administrative Practice Group. The incumbent is responsible for handling litigation against the Commission involving, and providing advice on matters relating to, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the Privacy Act, the Federal Tort Claims Act, the Administrative Procedure Act, and the Right to Financial Privacy Act.

Typical duties include:

• Representing the Commission in litigation brought against the Commission, including actions relating to the FOIA, the Privacy Act, the Administrative Procedure Act, and the Right to Financial Privacy Act.
• Acting as the agency representative in cases where the Department of Justice represents the Commission in litigation brought against or concerning the Commission, including actions under the Federal Tort Claims Act and Bivens actions.
• Advising the Commission and its offices, divisions, and staff on matters related to FOIA, the Privacy Act, privileges, and related matters.
• Advising on and responding to subpoenas issued to the Commission and its staff for testimony and production of documents and handling any litigation relating to those subpoenas.
• Conducting legal research and preparing memoranda addressing legal developments relating to the FOIA, the Privacy Act, the Right to Financial Privacy Act, the Federal Tort Claims Act, Bivens actions, and discovery.

Within this structure, the incumbent performs the following duties:

• Prepares Systematic Analyses of Operations (SAO) annual schedules, and monitors program to ensure timely reporting to upper management officials.
• Maintains division and administrative files, is responsible for disseminating directive and other publications to all appropriate division personnel.
• Complete multiple assignments simultaneously with strict or sometimes competing deadlines.
• Receives, distributes, files and maintains office library of circulars, manuals, directives and other publications.
• Prepares division reports. Responsible for gathering and assembling all required data, ensuring timely and accurate submission.
• Performs administrative tasks, ordering equipment and supplies, prepare requests for personnel actions and maintaining files. Schedules appointments, coordinates meetings, schedules conferences, researches and provides background on subject matter of meetings.
• Use Microsoft Outlook to maintain multiple e-mail boxes, compose e-mail and respond to e-mail inquiry. Calendars, hearings and provides support to hearing officer.
• Maintains the division manager and assistant manager calendars; arranges conferences; prepares minutes for meetings; coordinates issues surrounding employee travel in the division, to include making reservations, obtaining airline tickets and preparation of travel vouchers.
• Maintains and accurate record of division travel expenditures and quarterly travel budget.
• Respond to verbal inquiries and requests for information via telephone or in person.
• Accurately and timely enters employees' leave information into the payroll program (VATAS) and validates timecards for supervisory approval.

• Initiates contacts and receives incoming calls and communication with fiduciaries and beneficiaries under the supervision of the Fiduciary Program, to explain the full range of VA benefits and all related programs and entitlements, in addition to, federal, state, and local assistance programs.

• Advises fiduciaries, trust officers, banking officials, attorneys and court officials of regulations, necessary documentation and other factors which impact the VA fiduciary oversight of the beneficiary.

• Reviews records to ensure that all beneficiaries and dependents are accounted for in award actions (i.e. dependent parents, children living with other relatives, etc.).

• Identifies and audits the records for possible fraud, embezzlements, misappropriations, or misuse by fiduciaries.

• Conducts in-depth analysis, quasi-legal examinations, investigations, and financial assessments of inquiries pertaining to allegations of misuse.

• Protects the VA beneficiary and their estate by initiating actions to generate payment suspensions, resumptions, or terminations for appropriate situations (successor fiduciary appointment, failure of fiduciary to account, unauthorized expenditures, death, alleged misuse or whereabouts unknown).

• Initiates the appropriate actions/steps (misuse allegation, request a field examination, complete the misuse investigation) and forward misuse determination for management concurrence.

• Audits and reviews fiduciary's annual accounting or fund usage to include receipts or other documentation and works with the fiduciary to correct and clarify, in accordance with regulatory guidance, any expenditures that are questionable.

• Reviews surety bonds to determine their adequacy and informs the fiduciary when the bonds are found to be deficient or substantially greater that necessary so the appropriate increase or decrease can be accomplished.

• Refers information regarding misuse of funds to the appropriate agency to include the court of jurisdiction, Office of Inspector General (OIG) and/or District Counsel.

• Maintains system databases and records to include establishing and updating beneficiary and fiduciary profiles, changes of fiduciaries, changes of name, address, or direct deposit information.

• Perform daily administrative functions in support of the organization’s readiness program.
• Provide guidance to personnel on changes to organizational regulations and directives.
• Utilize various automation systems to identify financial management program deficiencies.
• Analyze account report system to maintain inventory.
• Coordinate training programs for personnel in accordance with organizational directives and guidance.
• Manage the travel program for the organization.
• Provide pay guidance to organizational personnel.

As a Management and Program Analyst, you will:

• Plan and initiate activities to support contractual agreements (negotiated or sole source contracts, purchase orders, interagency agreements, and Field Work Proposals.
• Plan, negotiate, lead, and administer complex procurement of goods, systems, or services, identifying appropriate procurement vehicles.
• Analyze pre/post award contracting functions such as: cost-plus-fixed-fee, cost-plus-award-fee, cost sharing, cost reimbursable, unit price, and fixed price contracts.
• Serve as OP certified Small Business Coordinator to plan and execute small business goals.
• Monitor budget execution to ensure funds are properly allocated according to legislative and programmatic guidance.

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is a federally chartered, nonpartisan institution that was created by the US Congress to serve as America’s national memorial to the victims of the Holocaust and an educational institution dedicated to the history and lessons of the Holocaust. The Museum seeks to educate Americans from all 50 states and all walks of life as well as international audiences. The Museum has three areas of expertise: Holocaust remembrance, Holocaust scholarship and education, and genocide prevention.

In carrying out its important memorial and educational mission, the Museum is guided by its institutional values for our workplace: Honor the memory of the victims; carry out our work with dignity, humility, integrity and respect for others; and strive for excellence through teamwork, rigor, and a culture of continuous learning. Consistent respect for others is the foundation for trust, collegiality and inclusion.

Duties include:

Processing personnel actions per the OPM Guide to Processing Personnel Actions including, but not limited to, appointments, separations, promotions, reassignments, transfers, etc. The personnel actions are reviewed for accuracy, adequacy of supporting documentation, and existence of administrative approvals. Working with Human Resource Specialists and team members to acquire and/or complete missing items and resolve discrepancies.

Using FPPS to process personnel actions and generate reports. This includes capturing, reviewing, and recording essential employee data elements needed for employee entitlement and pay determinations, aggregate analysis, reporting, and personnel action processing (i.e., service computation date, veteran’s preference, tenure code, etc.), and resolving any questionable data by conferring with HR Specialists after researching OPM guidelines (i.e., Guide to Personnel Data Standards, Guide to Processing Personnel Actions, etc.) and automated systems guidelines (i.e., the FPPS Data Dictionary, FPPS Relational Data Tables, etc.).

Conducting new employee orientation, reviewing and processing a wide variety of payroll and personnel forms such as tax forms, payroll allotments, bond deductions, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) elections, Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) elections, Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) elections, etc.

Managing Official Personnel Folders (OPFs), electronic as well as hard copy. Using the OPM Guide to Personnel Recordkeeping to acquire and establish employee records for new hires (transfers from other agencies, new to government, and reinstatement employees). Auditing records, merging records as necessary, and retiring records when required.

Troubleshooting and correcting errors in pay related matters and providing technical advice and assistance to employees, HR Specialists and team members regarding pay problems and procedures necessary for the correction, back-pay entitlements, or money owed based on the error.

• Exercise Foreign Assistance and Building Partner Capacity case management and operational control over the programs in the Security Assistance Branch, Interagency and International Service (IIS) Division.
• Monitor high visibility projects through the review of reports, programming documents, construction/procurement directives, funds authorization documents, and other program material.
• Coordinate broad construction/procurement programs containing complex features at numerous locations under diverse conditions.
• Develop and provide case management and operational control over assigned programs.
• Meet with appropriate officials to resolve problems related to the management of design, funding, and execution of the Foreign Military Sales design and construction/procurement programs.
• Apply an extensive knowledge of effective management principles and practices in conjunction with policies, regulations, and procedures on the programming, planning, design and construction of projects using the Foreign Military Sales mechanism.

• Serves as Contracting Officer Representative and adheres to procedures outlined in the Federal Acquisitions Regulations, VA Acquisition Regulations, Public Laws, and Agency policy.
• Supports all aspects of contractor onboarding, including coordination with all stakeholders, managing system processes (e.g. TMS, PIV, etc.), tracking through established COR dashboards and internal mechanisms, communicating regular updates, and identifying and resolving issues.
• Oversees and maintains project, contract, and budget files and records in compliance with policies and procedures.
• Performs special projects of an analytical, evaluative, technical and/or developmental nature for which there are often no established processes or methods.
• Analyzes management information requirements to develop program or administrative reporting systems including the systems specifications, data gathering and analytical techniques, and systems evaluation methodology; and makes or implements
  recommendations for improvements or efficiencies.
• Facilitates many small tasks, up to hundreds in concurrence, and ensures they are all closed out successfully. Maintains a list of issues to be presented to leaders for resolution.
• Provides coverage for the Executive Director's calendar as needed, scheduling appointments, conferences, and associated arrangements without prior approval, based on the importance and priority of the requests and the availability of supervisor.
• Demonstrates understanding of office goals and objectives and balances prioritization of tasks accordingly.