Total 1,185 job vacancies in Boston

This is a bargaining unit position.

Areas of Consideration:

• 1st Area of Consideration: Permanent employees of the VA Boston Healthcare System
• 2nd Area of Consideration: Permanent VHA employees
• 3rd Area of Consideration: All other Status eligibles indicated in the Job Announcement

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-07. 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.

As a Visitor Services Coordinator, you will:

• Assist in administering public information in relation to the Visitor Services programs for a Presidential Library.
• Provide public relations and marketing activity support by developing contacts at other cultural institutions and by representing the library at a variety of conferences, conventions, and trade shows.
• Develop and organize orientation and training workshops for the Visitor Services staff and volunteers on the functions of the library, its holdings, the life and career of the former President, including preparation of information/education/public relations materials and programs for a variety of audiences at various levels.
• Assist with various projects relating to development of written material for use in conjunction with tour visits and other materials to be used by Visitor Services staff and docents throughout the Museum to enhance the visitor experience.

The Rating Veterans Service Representative analyzes claims, applies VA's Schedule for Rating Disabilities (Rating Schedule), and prepares rating decisions informing the VSR and/or claimant of the decision, the bases, and reason for it. The incumbent serves as a decision maker for claims involving rating decisions. The incumbent determines service-connection, percentage of disability, permanent and total disability, entitlement to compensation, pension, vocational training, medical and dental treatment, automobiles, or other conveyances, insurance, specially adapted housing, dependent education allowances, and other ancillary benefits.

• Review and analyze complex medical information (i.e., diagnostic tests, office notes, operative reports, etc.) to determine service connection and disability entitlement.
• Attends a comprehensive training program to learn medical terminology, VA regulations, how to critically analyze evidence, and apply the VA schedule of disabilities to render decisions on claims.
• Assures proper application federal laws and regulations and other applicable instructions, and he or she is fully accountable for proper analysis, appropriate development, and final rating determinations.
• Analyze claim evidence by applying VA'S Schedule for Rating Disabilities and other applicable guidelines to determine final rating decision (Rating Schedule) for claims.
• Determines service-connection, percentage of disability, permanent and total disability, and entitlement to compensation, pension, burial, dependency indemnity compensation, special monthly compensation and vocational training, medical and dental treatment, automobiles, or other conveyances, insurance, specially adapted housing, dependent education allowances, and other ancillary benefits.
• Communicates and interacts with Veterans and their representatives/advocates to facilitate timely, proper decisions. As dictated by the circumstances of each case, the RVSR may conduct interviews or hearings in person or by telephone with Veterans, eligible individuals, representatives, and advocates to obtain or clarify information.
• Participates in meetings, assists with training, and is expected to lend his/her expertise in developing VSRs' skills as they relate to evidence gathering for rating decisions.
• Works independently as the decision maker on claims following training and a period of mentoring and working reviews to assess comprehension. A mentor will provide feedback on the quality of the RVSRs decisions.
• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrates excellent judgement, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis and discretion.
• Demonstrates the ability to handle work-related stress and multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Maintains professional client relationships
• Act as an advocate for veterans and their beneficiaries in their dealings with other VA elements and organizations that affect their claims.

As a National Bank Examiner/Bank Examiner (Large Banks Field Examiner) with emphasis in Commercial Credit, you will:

• Plan, organize, and control commercial credit supervisory activities in large banks.
• Identify systemic risks and trends through evaluation of commercial credit activities and operations.
• Develop commercial credit supervisory strategies including plans to effect corrective action and programs to monitor bank progress using a risk-based approach.
• Identify, evaluate, and resolve problems or issues related to the examination of commercial credit operations.
• Provide leadership, training and instruction to other examiners; manage and evaluate the work of team members during supervisory activities.
• Conduct or participate in discussions with senior bank management on examination findings, conclusions and recommendations.
• Develop and maintain communications within and external to the OCC regarding bank supervision matters or issues.

You will:

• Conduct inspections and investigations of regulated facilities for compliance with applicable regulations, permits, or other federal requirements;
• Provide technical advice and information on significant analytical methods, sampling techniques, etc., related to specific program areas, functions, or activities;
• Serve as a technical expert in the development, negotiation, and litigation of both civil and criminal enforcement matters;
• Plan, conduct and provide regulatory technical assistance on complex field sampling and analytical services, facility inspections and audits;
• Provide assistance to customers on the technical aspects of EPA laws and regulations.

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.

Bilingual - Spanish and English language fluency is REQUIRED. You will be interviewed in both Spanish and English and you may be required to read/write and/or translate documents from Spanish to English and vice versa. Further consideration will not be given if you fail to demonstrate fluency in both English and Spanish.

This is a developmental position. The career ladder progression is GS-07/8/9. In the developmental grade levels, the employee will carry out a variety of assignments as a continuation of their training and development, with duties being performed under closer than normal supervision. As the employee progresses, the assignments will become more difficult and complex in preparation to fully perform the duties at the full performance level (GS-09).

As a Wage and Hour Technician, duties will consist of but is not limited to the following:

• Receives incoming complaints and evaluates them to determine if the conditions described are within the Division's jurisdiction and whether probable violations exist. As appropriate, and based on the complaint, contact other parties to determine validity of complaint; take detailed complaint statements addressing coverage and exemption issues and thoroughly address the alleged violation.
• Assists with the examination of government contracts, shipping, purchase, financial and other records to determine coverage of the firms under investigation; interviewing employees in person, by telephone or by mail; prepare and assemble various file exhibits including back wage summaries, receipt forms, installment plans, statute of limitations waiver agreements, mail interview questionnaires, child labor violation notices and related penalty assessment forms and other back wage processes as assigned.
• At times, transcribes selected time and payroll records to identify violations in pay and employment practices and under the general direction of the Investigator, makes back wage, penalty, and liquidated damages computations. Applies accounting procedures necessary for monitoring and handling back wage payments.
• Assists the District Director and/or Assistant District Director with administrative reports, back wage, liquidated damages and civil money penalty processes and in reviewing case files for completeness.
• Prepares correspondence and materials related to the case files in order to insure their proper conclusion.
• Assists with administrative support duties in the absence of the Wage and Hour Assistant.
• If needed, accompany and assist Investigators when conducting investigations, particularly those involving large establishments or where violations are complex and widespread in nature.

The purpose of this position is to perform all kinds of journeyman shipfitting and fabricating tasks involved in the construction, repair, maintenance, overhaul and conversion of a wide variety of types and sizes of marine craft and vessels in support of Base Boston.

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.  Typical work assignments include:

- Identifying different types of metal and alloys and also determining thickness and popper grade
- Developing templates, layout and fabricates complex and simple sub assemblies to include but not limited to shell plates, frames, water tight and non-watertight bulkheads, deck beams, superstructures, foundations, ladders, pipe rails, rudders, cradles and many other items.
- Using plasma arc and oxy-acetylene torch for burning, flushing and heating material.
- Using lifting eyes, chain fails, overhead cranes, slings, chains and other lifting gear to move material or regulate it on the job.
- Erecting hull components on site in accordance with center line, base line, buttock lines, waterlines, such as struts, shaft tubes, foundations, and other hull appendages.
- Performing tack-welding tasks in the 3F and 4F positions to include but not limited to common welding practices using shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), flux core arc welding (FCAW), and gas metal arc welding (GMAW) equipment.

*If selected at the lower grade levels, you will perform lower work level with greater supervision.

The purpose of this position is to perform all kinds of journeyman shipfitting and fabricating tasks involved in the construction, repair, maintenance, overhaul and conversion of a wide variety of types and sizes of marine craft and vessels in support of Base Boston.

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.  Typical work assignments include:

- Identifying different types of metal and alloys and also determining thickness and popper grade
- Developing templates, layout and fabricates complex and simple sub assemblies to include but not limited to shell plates, frames, water tight and non-watertight bulkheads, deck beams, superstructures, foundations, ladders, pipe rails, rudders, cradles and many other items.
- Using plasma arc and oxy-acetylene torch for burning, flushing and heating material.
- Using lifting eyes, chain fails, overhead cranes, slings, chains and other lifting gear to move material or regulate it on the job.
- Erecting hull components on site in accordance with center line, base line, buttock lines, waterlines, such as struts, shaft tubes, foundations, and other hull appendages.
- Performing tack-welding tasks in the 3F and 4F positions to include but not limited to common welding practices using shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), flux core arc welding (FCAW), and gas metal arc welding (GMAW) equipment.

*If selected at the lower grade levels, you will perform lower work level with greater supervision.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

As a Public Affairs Specialist, you will use your knowledge of and experience with the Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs to optimize business results and customer experience by:

• Responding to a broad range of agency activities and inquiries by mail and over the telephone.
• Speaking to a variety of groups and participating in stakeholder meetings to promote the dissemination of information concerning agency programs and maintaining community relationships.
• Advising Regional Director and others directly involved on handling problems related to the organization's programs; preparing Regional Director with appropriate responses.
• Arranging for Regional Director or agency representatives to speak to local civic or service groups; informing local community of activities through various media available.
• Creating presentations, writing speeches, developing social media campaigns, and planning community outreach events for the Office of the Regional Director.

• Interpret and apply Department of the Army (DA), Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), and Cadet Command regulatory and policy guidance, University regulatory and policy guidance and previous precedent.
• Prepare enrollment and contract documents for students enrolling in the basic and advanced courses to include requesting transcripts on new individuals interested in pursuing ROTC.
• Prepare Cadet Action packets for Cadets going to the Cadet Summer Training (CST).
• Contact and coordinate with location National Guard and Reserve recruiters in the referral and placement of Cadets into National Guard or Army Reserve units as part of the Simultaneous Membership Program.
• Monitor Cadet life cycle performance and academic transcripts, transfer of credit, GPA, Tuition and Fees, academic major, class rolls and student contact information to ensure continued compliance with eligibility and commissioning requirements.
• Prepare medical and personnel files for cadet attending Cadet Summer Training and Cadet Professional Development Training.

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Serves as the Administrative Officer for the Logistics Service in a VA Health Care System (VA HCS) and supported catchment area.
• The position has administrative responsibility, accountability, and oversight for the Logistics programs and activities across the full jurisdiction of the health care system.
• The Administrative Officer coordinates and implements all the administrative activities of the service.
• The position reports directly to the Facility Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO)Provides for the overall administrative management of the Logistics Service. Exercises independent and creative judgment in accomplishing major duties.
• This may include interpreting administrative policies, developing local polices, defining administrative requirements, and/or providing advice to the Chief on related issues.
• Establishes internal procedures to secure adequate control in terms of deadlines, progress reports, and directives and uses own initiative in developing procedures which will increase the general flow of information and overcome bottlenecks in the administrative process.
• Independently secures the required administrative and managerial support to meet operating requirements.
• Maintains responsibility for all service correspondence.
• Prepares, edits and archives all official correspondence requiring the Chief's signature or approval. Prepares and updates the Annual Operating Plan.
• Reviews and updates all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) related to property management, GIP and/or related information systems, and warehouse/distribution functions.
• Submits and monitors work orders.
• Attends briefings and meetings on behalf of the Chief in his or her absence.
• Schedules or coordinates all service meetings, prepares agenda, and prepares minutes for each.

• This is a NAGE Bargaining Unit Position.
• This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay.
• Current employees must submit copies of their most recent SF50, (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 in the Competitive service.
• Time-in-Grade Restriction: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also met time-in-grade requirements. The grade may have been in any occupation but must have been held in the Federal service.
• Interchange Agreements with Other Merit Systems: 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.
• Veteran's preference does not apply for other current permanent Federal agency employees.

The Office of Housing provides vital public services through its nationally administered programs. It oversees the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), the largest mortgage insurer in the world, and regulates important parts of the housing industry. The Office of Housing is committed to building and preserving healthy neighborhoods and communities through homeownership, rental housing and healthcare opportunities.

The Office of Multifamily Housing is responsible for the overall management, development, direction and administration of HUD's Multifamily Housing Programs. HUD's Multifamily programs provide mortgage insurance to HUD-approved lenders to facilitate the construction, substantial rehabilitation, purchase and refinancing of multifamily housing projects. MFH is widely responsible for production, asset management and portfolio oversight, and recapitalization of assisted properties, and field operations. As part of the National Housing Act of 1934, Congress created the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) which later became a part of the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Office of Housing in 1965.

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.

You will:
-Manage the efficient and effective coordination, and accomplishment of planning, scoping, development design, construction, and operation of major multifamily insured and capital advance projects.
- Apply an extensive knowledge of construction disciplines, development and management concepts, principles, methods, and practices.
- Visit project sites to determine conditions of off-site construction or demolition. Evaluate project sites for unusual site conditions such as soil faults, drainage problems, or other design problems that may increase the site development cost or decrease the value of the land.
- Examine existing properties for structural soundness. Determine repairs needed to bring them up to acceptable standards so a determination on feasibility of rehabilitation can be made.

The Office of Housing provides vital public services through its nationally administered programs. It oversees the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), the largest mortgage insurer in the world, and regulates important parts of the housing industry. The Office of Housing is committed to building and preserving healthy neighborhoods and communities through homeownership, rental housing and healthcare opportunities.

The Office of Multifamily Housing is responsible for the overall management, development, direction and administration of HUD's Multifamily Housing Programs. HUD's Multifamily programs provide mortgage insurance to HUD-approved lenders to facilitate the construction, substantial rehabilitation, purchase and refinancing of multifamily housing projects. MFH is widely responsible for production, asset management and portfolio oversight, and recapitalization of assisted properties, and field operations. As part of the National Housing Act of 1934, Congress created the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) which later became a part of the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Office of Housing in 1965.

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.

You will:
-Manage the efficient and effective coordination, and accomplishment of planning, scoping, development design, construction, and operation of major multifamily insured and capital advance projects.
- Apply an extensive knowledge of construction disciplines, development and management concepts, principles, methods, and practices.
- Visit project sites to determine conditions of off-site construction or demolition. Evaluate project sites for unusual site conditions such as soil faults, drainage problems, or other design problems that may increase the site development cost or decrease the value of the land.
- Examine existing properties for structural soundness. Determine repairs needed to bring them up to acceptable standards so a determination on feasibility of rehabilitation can be made.

Typical work assignments will include:

• Planning and conducting financial audits of a complex nature to identify suspected violations of Federal Statutes;
• Examining and analyzing financial data pertaining to the transactions, events, or allegations under investigation;
• Developing financial profiles of organizations that include history of events or the restructuring of records to assist with investigations;
• Assisting with witness interviews, proffers, and trial preparations;
• Compiling documents and physical evidence, creating detailed charts, graphs, summaries, videotapes and other audio-visual materials for use in court proceedings;
• As needed, testifying in court;
• Preparing reports of findings, including appropriate recommendations and exhibits.

Typical work assignments will include:

• Planning and conducting financial audits of a complex nature to identify suspected violations of Federal Statutes;
• Examining and analyzing financial data pertaining to the transactions, events, or allegations under investigation;
• Developing financial profiles of organizations that include history of events or the restructuring of records to assist with investigations;
• Assisting with witness interviews, proffers, and trial preparations;
• Compiling documents and physical evidence, creating detailed charts, graphs, summaries, videotapes and other audio-visual materials for use in court proceedings;
• As needed, testifying in court;
• Preparing reports of findings, including appropriate recommendations and exhibits.