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• Assist in the planning, developing, implementing and monitoring of the installation security program.
• Review regulations or polices to determine the impact of policy change.
• Provide technical advisory services to the Installation Commander on specialized shipping, handling, and storage requirements of sensitive materials.
• Analyze the overall mission and functions of the Installation and recommends a comprehensive material security controls to protect Installation.
• Perform research in the procurement of physical security related devices, equipment and supplies.
• Perform physical security inspections for vulnerability, threat, water systems, food, and risk management.
• Prepare updates and briefings for senior Installation leaders and senior-level executives regarding the Security Program.

As an Engineering Technician (Civil) {SEASONAL}, you will:

• Be responsible for day-to-day project activity coordination with the client or cooperating agency representatives, state and county units, local municipalities, and other interested groups.
• Administer the construction contract by providing staff and contractor direction and control to ensure that CFLHD projects are constructed according to plans and specifications, reflect the intent of the design, and serve the needs of the client/public.
• Be responsible for the attainment of established construction specification requirements. Determine the necessity for issuance of directives and contract modifications to the contractor.
• Maintain/monitor fiscal control relative to the execution of the construction contract.
• Be responsible for the measurement/documentation of work completed on a daily basis as well as the preparation of monthly progress estimates, final estimates, and the engineering, administrative, and technical reports required by contract provisions and agency policy.

The ideal candidate for this position has experience inspecting and administering all phases of highway construction contracts. The target applicants are mid to late career hires. These positions are perfect for Engineering Technicians who thrive on working with contractors on highway construction projects

As an Engineering Technician (Civil) {SEASONAL}, you will:

• Assist construction inspector in charge of paving with responsibility for quality assurance of paving operations.
• Assist bridge inspector with checking line and grade, checking forms, placement of reinforced or structural steel or other similar work connected with bridges, large box culverts, or retaining walls.
• Serve as inspector of contractor's surveying operations, responsible for monitoring and evaluating contractor staking.
• Monitor contractor sampling and testing procedures for accuracy and conducts independent assurance sampling.
• Monitor and enforce contractor for compliance with all required quality control responsibilities.
• Observe and evaluate safety precautions of contractor and calls attention to infractions of safety regulations.

The ideal candidate for this position is a technician with education and/or experience in the technical aspects of highway construction, and ensuring compliance with contract specifications, technical direction, and guidance.

This position serves as the Enterprise Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for the Information Technology Directorate (MRI), NAF Business and Support Services Division (MR), Manpower and Reserve Affairs Department, Headquarters Marine Corps. The incumbent will provide guidance and direction to Information System Security Managers at the installation and project/program level to provide system security manager services to Marine Corps installations worldwide.

The Information System Security Manager (ISSM) serves within the Enterprise Cybersecurity and Compliance Office. The ISSM will serve as an advocate for all disciplines within the security program including the development and subsequent enforcement of the organization's security awareness programs, business continuity and disaster recovery plans, and all industry and governmental compliance issues. Promotes IT security awareness to the user community by validating the user community is completing annual security training. Oversees and maintains regulatory requirements and completes periodic reviews for security implications and security applications. Works closely with and receives reports from Information Systems Security Manager(s), Information Systems Security Officers (ISSO)s, and Information System Security Engineer(s).

Performs security compliance efforts IAW the Payment Card Industry (PCI), Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA), National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication (NIST SP) 800 series, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) series, and USMC related policies and procedures. Conducts comprehensive assessments of the management, operational, and technical security controls and control enhancements employed within or inherited by an information technology (IT) system to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls (as defined in NIST SP 800-37). Follows systematic processes to assess the ability of systems and networks to withstand exploitation by adversaries. Conducts assessments of threats and vulnerabilities, determine deviations from acceptable configurations and enterprise or local policies, assesses the level of risk, and develops and/or recommends appropriate mitigation countermeasures in all situations. Performs technical tests, network scans, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing to evaluate the effectiveness of systems, devices, procedures, and methods used to safeguard information in computer accessible media.

Executes established cybersecurity program objectives, policies, and procedures as they relate to NIST standards. Sustains the daily operations of the MR Cybersecurity program objectives to implement processes and procedures as they relate to DoD , DON, USMC, MCCS policy, standards, and guidelines. Provides security oversight for MR and subordinate commands to include coordinating MR security measures, conducting analysis, periodic testing, evaluation, verification, accreditation, and review of information system installations at appropriate classification levels. Focuses on content development, communications, and training program management in support of cybersecurity awareness or relevant technical subject domains. Coordinates with all departments within the Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) and higher Marine Corps to support cybersecurity awareness initiatives. May conduct and coordinate training of personnel within pertinent cybersecurity subject domain and develop, plan, and evaluate training courses, methods, and techniques as appropriate. May be responsible for raising security awareness and facilitating improved security.

Supervises employees to include: assigning and distributing work, coaching, counseling, tutoring, and mentoring employees; approving and disapproving leave, recommending and completing personnel actions, completing performance reviews and signing timecards, training employees, keeping abreast of and actively supporting the principles of the EEO program, and prevention of sexual harassment. Must be alert to alcohol abuse, and take appropriate action. Coordinates Risk Management Framework activities for MR business lines and associate information technology systems. Ensures that development, review, endorsement, and maintenance of security compliance documentation is accomplished. Facilitates PCI inspections, pen testing, and audits from MR merchant account providers.

Occasional travel to complete work assignments, conduct training or attend conferences and meetings may be required. Performs other related duties as assigned.
This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs may be required.
Performs other duties as assigned.

What will I do in this position if hired?

In this Public Affairs Specialist (Joint Information Center Manager) position, you will develop update and maintain the function planning for the Joint Information Center component of External Affairs Case and oversee its implementation.

Typical assignments include:

• Supervising, evaluating performance, and overseeing the quality of work completed by assigned specialists.
• Developing, and maintaining the functional plan for the Joint Information Center component of External Affairs and oversee its implementation by specialists.
• Coordinating with other program areas and EA components to identify logistical needs and FEMA representatives for press conferences and events.
• Directing the dissemination of media analysis and social listening reports to internal
  stakeholders.

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 an IM-CORE (Incident Management Cadre of Response/Recovery Employee). IM-CORE employees are full time employees hired to directly support the response and recovery efforts related to disasters. Employees hold an incident management title and are deployed to the greatest extent possible. Appointments to IM-CORE positions are two years in duration and may be renewed based upon workload needs and funding availability. 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 3 years of continuous service, Stafford Act employees may be granted competitive eligibility to apply for permanent full-time positions at FEMA.

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.

1. Plans, organizes and oversees the activities of the Resources Branch. Develops new programs/projects and advises upper-level management on new developments and advances in logistics/financial matters (all logistics disciplines are involved to include: supply, transportation, maintenance, contracting, etc.)
2. Supervises the Resources Branch, ensuring that the work complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.
3. Represents the Resources Branch with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with other offices, officials, etc.
4. Serves as the Senior Financial Advisor to the LG (Flag Officer) and his Deputy.

This position is located within the Bedford VA Medical Center in Bedford, MA, performing law enforcement work for the preservation of peace and the prevention, detection, and investigation of crimes occurring on Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) controlled property.

Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Directs subordinate Police Officers engaged in law enforcement responsibilities;
• Plans work schedules and sequence of operations daily to assure an even flow and distribution of work, the expeditious handling of priority cases and meeting schedules/deadlines;
• Performs supervisory duties to include performance standards/evaluations; reviewing work in progress/completion; requesting action for recruitment of vacancies, promotions and other status changes; approval/disapproval of leave requests; resolving grievances and/or complaints; takes disciplinary action;
• Coordinates with law enforcement representatives of other units concerning matters of priorities and procedures;
• Responds to highly dangerous and active crimes in progress and makes independent decisions to take/direct/coordinate immediate steps to preserve life and property;
• Empathizes, engages, and communicates with all individuals encountered to ensure a positive and safe environment;
• Instructs/trains employees in specific tasks and job techniques;
• Keeps officers informed of management goals and objectives;
• Assures compliance with federal, state, county and municipal laws and ordinances as they pertain to VA property and agency rules and regulations pertaining to law enforcement work;
• Writes uniform offense reports covering incidents that contain pertinent information, which is factual, classified properly, and submits reports timely;
• Identifies and reacts to overcome life threatening situations such as natural or manmade disasters, hostage, barrier, terrorist attack, kidnap, or felony assault;
• Conducts long and short-term investigations;
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• This position is in the Competitive Service.
• 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 a special rate.
• The incumbent may be required to travel to other VA campuses and CBOC's.
• Selectee required to serve one year supervisory/managerial probationary period.
• 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.

• Serves as the focal point for the security forces training program, coordinating and implementing all training activities for the unit.
• Conducts training classes for security forces personnel.
• Develops and monitors the accomplishment of security forces training plans and obtains and develops training aids and materials.
• Attends, arranges, and conducts meetings, briefings, and workshops and performs other duties related to security forces training.

• You will conduct security audits, inspections and surveys to ensure compliance with accounting and control requirements for classified material.
• You will develop written security procedures concerning the maintenance, handling, storage, transmission and protection of classified material.
• You will process security clearance requests ensuring issuance on a need-to-know basis only.
• You will conduct personal interviews to obtain information of arrests military disciplinary actions, financial problems, citizenship of immediate family members, and other information pertinent to an investigation being initiated.
• You will provide orientation and recurring indoctrination to personnel within the command regarding security education and training program requirements.
• You will perform other administrative functions relative to the overall operation of the information and Personnel Security Program.
• You will implement and monitor commands position sensitivity program by maintaining a record of civilian sensitive position designations and military Navy designator ratings requiring access to classified information.
• You will assist with coordination of security requirements for classified contracts with DoD contractors.
• You will identify and analyze security training needs and administer Information and Personnel Security Program training and indoctrination to others.

The duties of this position include but are not limited to the following.

• Collects, organizes and tracks information in support of the Personnel Security Program.
• Reviews position risk sensitivity levels as full assistant to the Personnel Security Specialist. Assemble position descriptions and functional statements for the Personnel Security Specialist for review.
• Tracks electronically the level assigned and the appropriate background investigation needed.
• Performs administrative tasks associated with the authorization and issuance of the PIV card.
• Serves as the initial point of contact for new appointees including but not limited to paid or without compensation employees, volunteers, students, residents, and contractors.
• Reviews information submitted by the requesting office to validate level of background required, enters appointee information into a local data base tracking system and refers appointee for fingerprinting.
• Initiates, reviews and releases appointees background investigations in the Office of Personnel Managements Electronic Application (e-APP) system or in conjunction with the VA- Adjudication Center (VA-AC).
• Monitors the status of specific pending items, compiles data to produce reports, follows up to determine status and records results.
• Maintains logs of current employees who are in public trust positions and ensures reinvestigations are initiated, reviewed and released using e-APP within the required timeframe as per policy. Works closely with the VA-AC to monitor the progress of investigations when applicable.
• Assists in presenting training/briefings for supervisors, managers, and employees related to various aspects of the Personnel Security Program.
• Assures that paperwork related to the suitability process is forwarded for inclusion in the appropriate system of records, i.e., official personnel folders, records related to fee basis employees, contract personnel, volunteers, or without compensation employees. Maintains required files related to the suitability process in accordance with OPM/agency guidelines.
• Requests information from various law enforcement agencies and courts. Assures that the approving official is kept informed of these actions.
• Reviews applicant's data ensuring that the submitted information matches the demographic data and that all required information has been provided. Accepts/rejects applicants
• Maintains an in-depth working knowledge of PIV role holder responsibilities.
• Provides technical advice and guidance regarding matters pertaining to PIV Program.
• Assembles position descriptions and functional statements for the Personnel Security Specialist for review.

This position is a mission critical occupation for HRSA. This position is responsible for analyzing public health programs, policies and procedures to ensure that Health Resources and Services Administration meets its mission, goals and objectives.

As a Branch Chief of the Division of Home Visiting and Early Childhood Systems (DHVECS), you will be directing programs of national significance that inform the agency's mission and result in significantly improving access to high-quality essential public health programs, that aim to improve the health and wellbeing of the nation's young children and their families.

Your major duties and responsibilities include:

• Advising departmental leaders on public health principles, trends, resources, evidence based interventions, and latest developments to build strategic alignment of grant and contract priorities across the Division to stimulate collaboration and advance the areas of perinatal health and early childhood development, data, analysis, and evaluation related to the fields of health promotion, optimal social and emotional development, injury prevention, prevention of child maltreatment, and advancements of system-based strategies to improve early developmental health and family well-being.
• Evaluating and analyzing the efficacy of programs to fully demonstrate program impact both qualitatively and quantitively; drafting reports, publications, and other materials to disseminate findings, and respond to internal and external data inquiries to communicate recommendations to advance the maternal and child health field.
• Advising on the development of logic models and program performance measures, ensures program data reporting systems, tools, and procedures for monitoring and analysis are included in program design, as well as assures that all activities are compliant with legislative authority.
• Leading Federal and non-Federal stakeholder engagement to identify gaps, advance evidence-based programs, reinforce the impact of ongoing activities, and develop innovative broad reaching programs that further the Branch's vision and approach to achieving optimal health for pregnant people, young children and families.
• Serving as a member of the leadership team within the Division and promoting innovative problem-solving, role-models integrity, acts fairly and respectfully, and fosters a diverse and accepting work environment.
• Supervising an interdisciplinary team of professionals with expertise in disability, medicine, public health, public policy, maternal and women's health, perinatal health, statistics, economics, data analytics, evaluation, impact analysis, modeling, program management, process improvement and/or administrative support.

As a Public Utilities Specialist (Contracts and Energy Services), you will:

• Develop and implement new power marketing policies and procedures as a result of the negotiation of precedent-setting contracts, new or amended legislation, rules or regulations. Evaluate and determine the impacts that emerging market structures may have on existing WAPA policies and contractual documents.
• Develop and negotiate complex contracts, which are often precedent setting, for which there may be no contractual precedents or existing power marketing policy. Negotiation of these power marketing contracts may impact other Western Regional Offices, other Federal Power Marketing Administrations, or other wholesale power users in the Western United States.
• Provide leadership and guidance to other public utilities specialists and staff on evolving or new industry issues where no power marketing policies currently exist. Provide guidance to managers, supervisors, and other staff members on emerging power marketing policy issues. Identify sensitivities and recommends strategies for dealing with emerging issues.
• Maintain positive customer relationships through personal visits, telephone conversations, and correspondence. Act as a WAPA representative visiting with customers on a regular basis. Gather information regarding customer difficulties and concerns with agency policies and responds to them in order to maintain customer support for the agency's power marketing program.
• Manage the Regional Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) program. Evaluate and review simple and complex IRPs for acceptance and ensures they comply with applicable regulations.

The CDC utilizes Direct/Expedited Hire Authorities to fill vacancies in a variety of occupations. This vacancy is a REPOSITORY of applications. Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to the grade level of the position. Applications may be periodically referred to hiring managers both during the open period and after the closing date. Because of the large number of applications anticipated, applicants' status will not be updated.

This public notice will be used to fill the positions listed below at multiple grade levels and locations.

• Laboratory Quality Control Specialist: Grades GS-11 through GS-12

• Coordinate the shipment of biological specimens to include special and hazardous items.
• Ensure proper packaging and adherence to local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Review customer requests for various shipments of hazardous, temperature sensitive, fragile, oversized, heavy haul, urgent, or other freight not covered by standing route orders.
• Arrange for complete routings to handle shipments with urgent delivery dates, or shipments to isolated origin or destination points that cannot be transported through normal channels.
• Conduct quality reviews according to procedural criteria established in quality review plans for determining adherence to standards outlined for clinical laboratory practices.
• Provide advice and consultation to functions performing biological or other scientific assessments concerning compliance with quality management systems, programs, regulatory guidelines, and standards.
• Improve control elements of the quality management program and quality laboratory quality management systems, including internal audit program, corrective and preventive actions, quality planning, document control, record management, support equipment calibration, staff training and data management functions.
• Ensure that the laboratory maintains appropriate accreditations.
• Serve as the laboratory's primary liaison for audits, review committees, or third-party inquiries.

The duties of this position include but are not limited to the following.

• Collects, organizes and tracks information in support of the Personnel Security Program.
• Reviews position risk sensitivity levels as full assistant to the Personnel Security Specialist. Assemble position descriptions and functional statements for the Personnel Security Specialist for review.
• Tracks electronically the level assigned and the appropriate background investigation needed.
• Performs administrative tasks associated with the authorization and issuance of the PIV card.
• Serves as the initial point of contact for new appointees including but not limited to paid or without compensation employees, volunteers, students, residents, and contractors.
• Reviews information submitted by the requesting office to validate level of background required, enters appointee information into a local data base tracking system and refers appointee for fingerprinting.
• Initiates, reviews and releases appointees background investigations in the Office of Personnel Managements Electronic Application (e-APP) system or in conjunction with the VA- Adjudication Center (VA-AC).
• Monitors the status of specific pending items, compiles data to produce reports, follows up to determine status and records results.
• Maintains logs of current employees who are in public trust positions and ensures reinvestigations are initiated, reviewed and released using e-APP within the required timeframe as per policy. Works closely with the VA-AC to monitor the progress of investigations when applicable.
• Assists in presenting training/briefings for supervisors, managers, and employees related to various aspects of the Personnel Security Program.
• Assures that paperwork related to the suitability process is forwarded for inclusion in the appropriate system of records, i.e., official personnel folders, records related to fee basis employees, contract personnel, volunteers, or without compensation employees. Maintains required files related to the suitability process in accordance with OPM/agency guidelines.
• Requests information from various law enforcement agencies and courts. Assures that the approving official is kept informed of these actions.
• Reviews applicant's data ensuring that the submitted information matches the demographic data and that all required information has been provided. Accepts/rejects applicants
• Maintains an in-depth working knowledge of PIV role holder responsibilities.
• Provides technical advice and guidance regarding matters pertaining to PIV Program.
• Assembles position descriptions and functional statements for the Personnel Security Specialist for review.

Network Professionals are hired into positions directly supporting a technical mission office.

We are hiring mid-level/experienced networking professionals with education and/or experience in several of the following areas:
- Multi-vendor infrastructure platforms (i.e., Cisco, Brocade, Juniper, Arista)
- Network encryption devices and WAN accelerators
- Multi-vendor Layer 3 routing protocols (i.e., BGP, OSFP, EIGRP, IGRP, HSRP, VRRP)
- Virtual Private Networking (i.e., MPLS, GRE, L2VPN, EVPN, Pseudowire, IPsec, MACSEC)
- Data center architectures and converged networks
- Current networking trends, including commercial implementations of Software Defined Networks (SDN) for both Data Center Network and WAN applications
- Load balancing and Application Delivery Controller technologies and implementations
- WAN architectures (i.e., Carrier Ethernet, Optical Fabrics (OTN), SONET)
- Network monitoring tools (i.e., NetFlow Tracker, HP Network Node Manager, Cisco LMS, Cisco Call Manager, Wireshark, and Splunk)
- Network Modeling (RiverBed/OPNet, NetSim)
- Network Boundary (Next Generation Firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco FIREPOWER), IPSEC/SSL VPN Concentrators)
- Cross Domain Solutions (SafeNet MDeX System, OWL Cyber Defense Cross Domain Solutions)
- Technical certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, SEC+).