Total 184 Others job vacancies in Anchorage, Alaska

WHAT IS THE TAS - TAXPAYER ADVOCATE SERVICE
DIVISION?
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 Advocate Service (TAS), Executive Director Case Advocacy (EDCA) Intake & Technical Support (ITS), Quality Review Program (QRP)

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

• Represents the Taxpayer Advocate Service program for which they are responsible in the performance of a variety of top liaison assignments and contacts with representatives of other Government agencies and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) officials and industry associations. Serves as a liaison with Area Advocate staffs, operating divisions, and the Service's industry specialists. Ensures understanding and consideration of the Taxpayer Advocate policies and views.
• Actively assists in the implementation of the Taxpayer Advocate's administrative management and technical decisions, and ensures accomplishment of the desired results. Advises on and oversees the general management of operations, including utilization of resources. Provides technical advice on the overall management of programs under the purview of the Taxpayer Advocate program for which they are assigned. Analyzes proposals directed to their assigned program for approval, design or review, and develops recommendations for consideration and action as well as alternate proposals.
• Performs independently, or provides leadership to ad-hoc groups, in the conduct of special studies, investigations, or projects. May participate in Area or National Office or industry association task forces. These studies may require contacts with and preparation and issuance of reports to high level Service officials or industry representatives.
• Takes a leadership role in the development of program plans, design and issuance of directives and instructions and the development of recommendations to improve the effectiveness of the entire organization for which they serve. Formulates or influences agency policy relating to their assigned organization. Negotiates on policy matters involving organization or operational areas.
• Collects, analyzes and consolidates data and status reports to determine impact on resources, effectiveness, and compliance with established goals and objectives. Manages the full range of technical, operational, and administrative issues that exist within the operation. This includes supervising, guiding, coordinating, planning, developing, and implementing effective resolutions and/or corrective measures.

• Assisting customers by answering questions such as item price or location, and handling bulky/heavy items.
• Operating an electronic checkout system to record unit price, total customer purchase, and make change.
• Performing a variety of duties in handling, preparing and maintaining stock levels of grocery and produce items.
• Reviewing stock levels and gathering inventory data in order to maintain the Computer Assisted Ordering (CAO) system.
• Preparing and maintaining a variety of documents to order commissary items, reconcile invoices and submit requisitions.
• Maintaining security, safety, and sanitation practices and procedures.

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Continued From Summary: Develops, maintains, and supports databases necessary for architectural, engineering, and base management practices including facilities management, environmental management, site plan development, utilities design and maintenance, architectural floor plans, existing conditions, mapping, future development plans, readiness, emergency response systems, inventory real property management, and other planning systems. Studies new methods and applications and provides advice on techniques and tools available for solving CADD/GIS related technical problems. Updates, coordinates, and implements GIS data such as maps, real estate, and engineering data.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Represents the GeoBase section with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
• Program responsibility and management of the PACAF Installation GeoBase Program.
• Manages and oversees the GeoBase Program training.
• Participates in special projects and initiatives and performs special assignments.

WHAT IS THE APPEALS (AP)DIVISION?
A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions

Vacancy will be filled in the following specialty areas:

• Independent Office of Appeals SPECIALIZED EXAM PRGRMS & REFERRALS Area 10 Team

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position.

As a Front Line Manager you will:

• Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities and prepares schedules for completion of work.
• Assign work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees.
• Evaluate work performance of subordinates and makes recommendations for outstanding performance recognition and/or disciplinary action.
• Give advice, counsel or instruction to employees on work and administrative matters.
• Interview candidates for positions within the organization/unit and recommend appointment, promotion or reassignment to such positions.
• Hear and resolve complaints from employees, refer group grievances and/or more serious unresolved complaints as appropriate.
• Effect minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, recommend other actions in more serious cases.
• Identify developmental and training needs of employees, providing or arranging for needed development and training.
• Initiate ways to improve production, work processes and/or to increase the quality of the work directed.

1. Assist in operating snow-making equipment for creating manufactured snow from water resources to produce quality snow through the use of air, water, and fan equipment. Position snow guns and hoses appropriately on the mountain - adjusting, turning, or moving of snow guns as directed. Assists in the placement of all equipment. Sustain the safe and continuous operation of the lifts for extended periods of time.

2. Operate a variety of vehicles, equipment, machinery and tools ranging from snow cats, electric snow-making machines, chairlift, rope tow, pick-up truck with snowplow, snowmobiles, high pressure air water pumps, air compressors, after Coolers and miscellaneous power tools to facilitate the snowmaking process or recreational activities. Operate high voltage equipment and high pressure air and water systems utilizing appropriate safety precautions.

3. Assists with conducting routine inspection and minor maintenance checks on ski lodge vehicles, snow-making equipment, as well as camping equipment, hand tools, small gas/electric motors and machinery and camper site water/electric systems. Maintenance may include oil changes, battery checks, and condition of brakes, filling tanks with gasoline, checking fluid levels, hoses, and filters, changing fan belts, and replacing lights. Assists with the upkeep of equipment. Document and report mechanical/safety issues.

4. Maintain load and unload ramps in areas around lift stations in various weather conditions including shoveling and/or raking snow, remove snow around snow-making equipment and other areas around the resort as needed. Ensure the goals of snow plan are being met. Assist with regular operations and report any issues that may arise to Team Lead or Shift Supervisor. Monitor the snow-making system on a continuous basis for water consumption and availability in relation to usable pumps, air consumption and availability, to ensure that snow-making is carried out at top capacity.

5. Assist skiers in loading and off-loading of the chair lift in a safe and proper manner. Ensures safety of patrons and is alert at all times for unsafe conditions, mechanical malfunctions and possible injury to skiers through their own negligence. Answers a variety of questions from patrons on ski operations. Advises lift supervisor of any condition or occurrence that may adversely affect the safety of the operation. Follows procedures as defined in the SOP for lift operations.

6. Assist with physical support to the Ski Patrol Staff in the event of severe injury to patrons or staff. Reports inappropriate behavior or accidents to the Ski Patrol or Facility Coordinator.

7. Keep area of responsibility, to include the ski lodge, in a high state of cleanliness both inside and outside. Clears snow from customer traffic areas. Organize the maze to provide orderly and friendly access to the lift; help to manage guests for efficient loading. Check tickets to ensure guests are utilizing the appropriate locations of the ski resort.

8. Perform a variety of maintenance work at the Otter Lake Recreational Area: clears brush and debris, mows grass, establishes and maintains hiking trails. Cleans bathhouses, latrines, cabins and trailers. Makes repairs to equipment owned by Otter Lake. May occasionally assist with repairing roads and parking/storage lots; breaking up pavement with a jackhammer, mixes and pour concrete, asphalt and hot mix, fills and level holes, or use motorized paint sprayer to line RV storage lot.

9. Provide superior service to customers (internal and external) at all times. Follow the Resort Etiquette Guidelines while interacting with the guess and responds to all guests in a courteous, efficient manner. Provides assistance to patrons by answering questions about facilities, giving directional information, setting up camping/party/playground areas and equipment, explaining rules and regulations etc. Enforces safety, hygiene and health standards, policies, and regulations.

10. Load, unload, or relocate heavy or bulky equipment including but not limited to: 10-place kayak trailers, rafting/ATV trailers, Aliners, 26ft ocean boats utilizing 1 Ton vehicle or ATV/equivalent. Load/offload utility trailers with variety of outdoor equipment.

11. Assists in setting-up, maintenance and take down of all special planned programs/events. Sets up and maintains recreation equipment. Performs routine repairs and maintenance on park equipment. Assist other personnel in the completion of other in-house maintenance/construction projects for the park.

12. Operate vehicles weighing up to 10,000 pounds to various locations both on and off base in a variety of weather conditions. Conduct assigned tasks and operate assigned equipment and vehicles in a safe manner.

13. Perform other duties as assigned while awaiting optimum snow-making weather.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12603940

• Perform initial rehabilitation evaluations, entitlement assessments, rehabilitation planning, problem-solving, adjustment counseling, and case management.
• Coordinate rehabilitation services, case documentation, employment services, and, as necessary, the administration and interpretation of vocation testing.
• Provide services for employer consultation, employment development and placement, career counseling, and vocational planning and assessment.
• Combine data from diagnostic tests and medical records to give a comprehensive picture of strengths, weaknesses, capabilities, and interests to help patients find a suitable employment or independent living objective.
• Partner with Vet Centers, career centers, local Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program, Specialists, Local Veterans' Employment Representatives, VA employment programs, and others to provide job search and placement services.
• Provide information and assistance with the Veteran Readiness and Education programs through individual and group therapy sessions
• Conduct counseling using a variety of approaches, including Tele- counseling, depending on the needs of the Veteran.

WHAT IS THE HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICEDIVISION?
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:
Human Capital Office Front Office COS

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

• Serves as an expert who performs strategic assessments of the Internal Revenue Service's Human Capital Program to include human capital management systems and select human resources transactions to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and legal and regulatory compliance.
• Advises and assists senior management on changes to and formulation and implementation of established policies for programs, processes, and initiatives to improve HCO program operations, internal controls, compliance and management of agency strategies and entity-wide operations.
• As a senior technical expert in federal human resources, develops and monitors assessment plans, conducts, and completes compliance evaluation operations including analyses of complex human capital processes, reporting issues with the business operations and compliance to senior leaders with accurate and timely data, options, and program improvements.
• Executes a variety of program responsibilities covering human capital program compliance, external evaluation management, and process improvement within HCO at the enterprise, business unit, and division level.
• Develops analysis of program assessments throughout the Service on a wide variety of highly complex,
  controversial, and sensitive Human Capital programs.

WHAT IS THE HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICE (HCO) DIVISION?
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:
Human Capital Office, Office of Human Resource Strategy, IRS University

This position is in the Internal Revenue Service University (IRSU). The mission of the IRS University is to equip the workforce with skills development and career advancement opportunities to meet identified business needs.

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position.

As a Senior Manager you will:

• Exercise delegated managerial authority to oversee the overall planning, directing and timely execution of a program, several program segments (each of which is managed through separate subordinate organizational units), or comparable staff functions, including development, assignment, and higher level clearance of goals and objectives for supervisors or managers of subordinate organizational unit or lower organizational levels.
• Approve multi year and longer range work plans developed by the supervisors or managers of subordinate organizational units and subsequently manage the overall work to enhance achievement of the goals and objectives.
• Oversee the revision of long range plans, goals and objectives for the work directed.
• Manage the development of policy changes in response to changes in levels of appropriations or other legislated changes.
• Manage organizational changes throughout the organization directed or major change to the structure and content of the program or program segments directed.

1. Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the Distribution Section. Develops goals and objectives that integrate organization and Distribution Section objectives.
2. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through
   subordinate supervisors.
3. Represents Distribution Section with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
4. Plans and directs cargo movement and personnel ground movement traffic management functions for the installation.

• Diagnose specific problems within various subsystems and perform necessary software manipulation to restore the subsystem to normal operation.
• Perform system level diagnostic troubleshooting to precisely locate and solve communications failures which causes interruption to call processing.
• Utilize diversified knowledge of analog and digital electronics theories, software practices and procedures to perform a variety of duties involved primarily with the operation, maintenance and alarm clearing of digital computer switching systems.
• Maintenance of in-house communications requirements which include all communications support infrastructure and cabling to include Category 5/6 house twisted pair copper cables and fiber optic cables.
• Plan and determine requirements for the installation of single line concept, perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to existing key systems.
• Utilize skill and dexterity in the operation of an OTDR test unit, hot melt installation tool and a fiber fusion splicer to clean, align, adjust, and fuse fiber optics strands and the splicing of large count twisted pair copper communications cables.
• Plan and accomplish assignments by applying the full range of skills and techniques in the installation, relocation, locating, testing, maintenance, and repair of aerial and buried cable lines.

• Diagnose specific problems within various subsystems and perform necessary software manipulation to restore the subsystem to normal operation.
• Perform system level diagnostic troubleshooting to precisely locate and solve communications failures which causes interruption to call processing.
• Utilize diversified knowledge of analog and digital electronics theories, software practices and procedures to perform a variety of duties involved primarily with the operation, maintenance and alarm clearing of digital computer switching systems.
• Maintenance of in-house communications requirements which include all communications support infrastructure and cabling to include Category 5/6 house twisted pair copper cables and fiber optic cables.
• Plan and determine requirements for the installation of single line concept, perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to existing key systems.
• Utilize skill and dexterity in the operation of an OTDR test unit, hot melt installation tool and a fiber fusion splicer to clean, align, adjust, and fuse fiber optics strands and the splicing of large count twisted pair copper communications cables.
• Plan and accomplish assignments by applying the full range of skills and techniques in the installation, relocation, locating, testing, maintenance, and repair of aerial and buried cable lines.

The Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Supervisory Social Worker has significant personnel management responsibilities in addition to patient care duties. The position is responsible for the professional and administrative management of PACT Social Workers located in the Primary Care Clinic at the Alaska VA Healthcare System (AKVAHCS) Muldoon Campus.

Supervisory Duties:

• Plan, establish, and implement policies and procedures, develop individual or group goals and objectives, monitor, evaluate, and coordinate the PACT Social Work staff.
• Supervise PACT Social Workers performing at the GS-9 to GS-11 grade level up to their own grade and provide technical and clinical supervision necessary for accomplishing work at the clinic site.
• Be licensed at the advanced practice level and must be able to provide clinical supervision for subordinate staff to qualify for licensure.
• Work with the Chief of Social Work to establish guidelines and performance expectations for staff and clearly communicate these through the formal employee performance management system.
• Provide formal and informal feedback and evaluate employee performance.
• Resolve informal complaints and grievances, develop work improvement plans, and recommend personnel actions as necessary.
• Provide advice and counsel to workers related to work and administrative matters, effect disciplinary measures as appropriate to the authority delegated in this area.
• Review and approve or disapprove leave requests.
• Exercise supervisory authority and responsibility involving work assignments in primary care and review the administrative and personnel management functions relative to the staff supervised.
• Review, monitor, and analyze planning and assessment of various programs.
• Provide leadership in identifying and addressing ethical issues impacting Veterans and staff and initiate and participate in ethical consultations as appropriate.
• Serve as a resource for the protection of Veteran and family rights.
• Provide considerate care, respecting Veteran and family value and belief systems.
• Manage assigned clinic patient duties as directed, complete clinical notes and encounters in a timely manner according to station guidelines.
• Act as a steward of program resources (human, financial, material or information) to facilitate safe, effective, and efficient processes.

• Provide clinical social work services to a reduced panel of patients, provide consultation related to complex cases and Veteran needs, and provide coverage for Same Day MH Services at times when minimum staffing requirements cannot be met.
• Independently identify high-risk patients and provide case management services for chronic disease management in collaboration with the PACT team and attached ancillary services.
• Provide crisis intervention services seeking to address cause as well as the presenting complaint.
• Provide treatment intervention in collaboration with the Veteran and family, interdisciplinary treatment team, and community members.
• Understand the range of treatment and skills for all adult patients related to illness or chronic medical conditions, psychological needs, and age associated conditions.
• Possess skills to establish therapeutic relationships with Veterans and families, mediate difficulties, and measure outcomes of treatment interventions.
• Coordinate community-based services, including information and referral for additional services from other VA programs, other government programs, and community agency programs.
• Have knowledge of Veterans' benefits and services relating to special programs, service-connected compensation, and non-service-connected pension.
• Facilitate referrals and applications for benefits based upon Veterans needs and eligibility.
• Provide education to Veterans and families related to VA benefits and service, community resources, entitlements, and completion of Advance Directives/Living Will.

The Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Supervisory Social Worker has significant personnel management responsibilities in addition to patient care duties. The position is responsible for the professional and administrative management of PACT Social Workers located in the Primary Care Clinic at the Alaska VA Healthcare System (AKVAHCS) Muldoon Campus.

Supervisory Duties:

• Plan, establish, and implement policies and procedures, develop individual or group goals and objectives, monitor, evaluate, and coordinate the PACT Social Work staff.
• Supervise PACT Social Workers performing at the GS-9 to GS-11 grade level up to their own grade and provide technical and clinical supervision necessary for accomplishing work at the clinic site.
• Be licensed at the advanced practice level and must be able to provide clinical supervision for subordinate staff to qualify for licensure.
• Work with the Chief of Social Work to establish guidelines and performance expectations for staff and clearly communicate these through the formal employee performance management system.
• Provide formal and informal feedback and evaluate employee performance.
• Resolve informal complaints and grievances, develop work improvement plans, and recommend personnel actions as necessary.
• Provide advice and counsel to workers related to work and administrative matters, effect disciplinary measures as appropriate to the authority delegated in this area.
• Review and approve or disapprove leave requests.
• Exercise supervisory authority and responsibility involving work assignments in primary care and review the administrative and personnel management functions relative to the staff supervised.
• Review, monitor, and analyze planning and assessment of various programs.
• Provide leadership in identifying and addressing ethical issues impacting Veterans and staff and initiate and participate in ethical consultations as appropriate.
• Serve as a resource for the protection of Veteran and family rights.
• Provide considerate care, respecting Veteran and family value and belief systems.
• Manage assigned clinic patient duties as directed, complete clinical notes and encounters in a timely manner according to station guidelines.
• Act as a steward of program resources (human, financial, material or information) to facilitate safe, effective, and efficient processes.

• Provide clinical social work services to a reduced panel of patients, provide consultation related to complex cases and Veteran needs, and provide coverage for Same Day MH Services at times when minimum staffing requirements cannot be met.
• Independently identify high-risk patients and provide case management services for chronic disease management in collaboration with the PACT team and attached ancillary services.
• Provide crisis intervention services seeking to address cause as well as the presenting complaint.
• Provide treatment intervention in collaboration with the Veteran and family, interdisciplinary treatment team, and community members.
• Understand the range of treatment and skills for all adult patients related to illness or chronic medical conditions, psychological needs, and age associated conditions.
• Possess skills to establish therapeutic relationships with Veterans and families, mediate difficulties, and measure outcomes of treatment interventions.
• Coordinate community-based services, including information and referral for additional services from other VA programs, other government programs, and community agency programs.
• Have knowledge of Veterans' benefits and services relating to special programs, service-connected compensation, and non-service-connected pension.
• Facilitate referrals and applications for benefits based upon Veterans needs and eligibility.
• Provide education to Veterans and families related to VA benefits and service, community resources, entitlements, and completion of Advance Directives/Living Will.

WHAT IS THE TAXPAYER AVOCATE SERVICE (TAS)DIVISION?
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 Advocate Service (TAS), Deputy National Taxpayer Advocate (DNTA), Deputy Ops Support

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position.

As a Front Line Manager you will:

• Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities and prepares schedules for completion of work.
• Assign work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees.
• Evaluate work performance of subordinates and makes recommendations for outstanding performance recognition and/or disciplinary action.
• Give advice, counsel or instruction to employees on work and administrative matters.
• Interview candidates for positions within the organization/unit and recommend appointment, promotion or reassignment to such positions.
• Hear and resolve complaints from employees, refer group grievances and/or more serious unresolved complaints as appropriate.
• Effect minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, recommend other actions in more serious cases.
• Identify developmental and training needs of employees, providing or arranging for needed development and training.
• Initiate ways to improve production, work processes and/or to increase the quality of the work directed.

Summary:
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a first level supervisor, providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees assigned to the Exercises and Inspections Branch of the Plans and Programs Office. Leads and directs the Exercises and Inspections Branch (XPI) within 673 ABW Plans and Programs (XP) office. Directly supervises six specialized exercise planners to include the wing's Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, or High-Yield Explosive (CBRNE) defense expert and the wing's 300-man exercise evaluation team (EET). Plans, directs, conducts, and controls 673 ABW Operational Readiness Exercises (OREs) in concert with 3 WG and 176 WG, based on PACOM OPLANS, including Phase I Initial Readiness Response Exercises - testing the wing's ability to transition from peacetime to a wartime posture and Phase II combat employment - testing the wing's ability to perform wartime or contingency missions in a simulated deployed high threat environment. Ensures over 7,000 Elmendorf-based Airmen are prepared for wartime tasking through effective and efficient exercise planning, execution, and evaluation. On behalf of the Joint Base installation commander, directs the planning and execution of the installation's Emergency Management (EM) exercise program. Responsible for exercising and evaluating the installation's EM, CBRNE defense and defense support for civil authorities plans and processes. Ensures branch personnel are qualified and trained to exercise and evaluate all critical wartime functions in accordance with AFIs, HHQ guidance and wing plans. Ensures 673 ABW is prepared for all HQ inspections in accordance with Joint Base Implementation guidance. Serves as Chief, Plans and Programs Office in the chief's absence. Services multi-functional areas of responsibilities to satisfy mission objectives and does not include duties involving a single functional area.

Duties:

• Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of Exercises and Inspections Branch, ensuring that Plans and Programs Office (XP) complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
• Represents the 673 ABW Exercises and Inspections with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
• Chief, Wing Exercise Evaluation Team (EET).
• Chief, Wing Inspections.