Total 15 Transportation / Logistics job vacancies in Lexington, Kentucky

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Monitoring all RMD processes
• Quality Assurance monitoring for the cleaning/decontamination, inspections, preparation, packaging, storage, sterilization, reprocessing, and the distribution of surgical instruments and technical medical equipment processed in SPS.
• Reviewing completed work to ensure that supervisory instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines have been met.
• Ensuring the availability and control of a large number of separately recurring reusable medical/surgical supplies and equipment.
• Establishing/maintaining an accurate medical equipment tracking system.
• Managing the SPS Equipment Inventory Listing for all equipment assigned to SPS.
• Representing the Chief, SPS, as a member of an advisory capability on committees such as Reusable Medical Equipment Committee, Clinical Product Review Committee, Infection Control Committee; Testing and Evaluation; and Quality Assurance.
• Issuing, adapting, implementing, and maintaining local SPS policies and procedures.
• Soliciting assistance from or responding to inquiries from outside regulatory agencies such as Food and Drug Administration, Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation, Joint Commission, Association of Perioperative Registered Nurse, International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management, Center for Disease Control, Association for Professional Infection Control and Epidemiology, International Standard Operations, and the Environmental Protection Agency.
• Participating in continuing education programs and courses.
• Demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of pertinent state and Federal regulations, particularly OSHA regulations.
• Responsibility for planning and carrying out the work, resolving most of the conflicts that arise, integrating and coordinating the work of other SPS employees as necessary and interpreting policy in terms of established objectives.
• All other duties as assigned.

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The salary range for Lexington, KY (LEX - Blue Grass Airport) is $43,055 to $55,231 or $20.63 to $26.46 per hour and includes locality pay of 16.82%.

This Transportation Security Officer position is located in Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As a Transportation Security Officer (TSOs) within Security Operations (SO), you will provide security and protection of air travelers, airports and aircraft in a courteous and professional manner. Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Operating various screening equipment and technology to identify dangerous objects in baggage, cargo and on passengers, and preventing those objects from being transported onto aircraft.
• Performing searches and screening, which may include physical interaction with passengers (e.g., pat-downs, search of property, etc.), conducting bag searches and lifting/carrying bags, bins, and property weighing up to 50lbs.
• Controlling terminal entry and exit points.
• Interacting with the public, giving directions and responding to inquiries.
• Maintaining focus and awareness while working in a stressful environment which includes noise from alarms, machinery and people, crowd distractions, time pressure, and disruptive and angry passengers, in order to preserve the professional ability to identify and locate potentially life threatening or mass destruction devices, and to make effective decisions in both crisis and routine situations.
• Engaging in continuous development of critical thinking skills, necessary to mitigate actual and potential security threats, by identifying, evaluating, and applying appropriate situational options and approaches. This may include application of risk-based security screening protocols that vary based on program requirements.
• Retaining and implementing knowledge of all applicable Standard Operating Procedures, demonstrating responsible and dependable behavior, and is open to change and adapts to new information or unexpected obstacles.

• Manage hand receipts for property assigned to the Brigade headquarters.
• Serves as Command Supply Discipline Coordinator by providing inspections and annual training.
• Provide vehicle support to Brigade headquarters through use of the General Administration Fleet (GSA) system.
• Maintain appropriate files associated with the Government Purchase Card (GPC).
• Manage inventory for assigned command by completing task associated with property accountability.

• Assists in the management and accountability of assigned property and performs a wide variety of supply clerical functions to include the requisition, receipt, storage, issue, and transfer of property items.
• Complies with procedures for maintaining property transaction records and participates in the conduct of inventories for property accountability. Issues all turn-in documents, inventory adjustments, and hand receipt documents.
• Coordinates all supply requirements for activities serviced (i.e. GSA Supply/Stock Fund) to include any required liaison requirements with agencies such as the Defense Contracting Command.
• Moves and/or carries furniture and equipment on a regular basis using lifting/moving devices. Utilizes automated data processing systems to fully automate processes involved with supply and acquisition.
• Ensures that program goals are met by guarding against and reducing fraud, waste and abuse. Performs other duties as assigned.

This position is located in the Aviation Materiel Management Section of an Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF). Its purpose is to provide services in support of inventory control, storage and distribution, cataloging or supply identification systems, property utilization, or other related supply activities including those associated with automated or manual supply accounting systems. Manages aviation materials and resource tracking (i.e. Depot Level Repairable (DLR)/Class 9 (CLIX) funds and all other appropriate air and ground budgets), Test Measurement & Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE)/tools
management, and Hazardous Material Management.

Responsible for all phases of DLR and CLIX repair/repairable items procurement and returns program. Forecasts, justifies, prepares, submits, and administers the annual DLR budget request. Responsible to acquire needed DLR and CLIX repair parts. Verifies availability and orders DLR parts as needed. Determines proper fund coding, prepares requisitions and forwards to source of supply. Ensures part availability, receives part, stores, prepares Material Release Order (MRO), and forwards part to maintenance shops. Recovers damaged/unserviceable part, initiates turn-in procedure, prepares for shipment, packages and ships to depot, Aviation Classification Repair Army Depot (AVCRAD), or other appropriate activity. Maintains Document Control Register and ship-out log. Verifies that appropriate activity has received returned part. Reviews budget reports to ensure returned funds are properly credited to DLR account. Incumbent establishes coordination and networking with other civilian and military agencies, for the purpose of acquiring required items and supplies. Those agencies include AVCRAD, Aviation Missile Command (AMCOM), Item Managers, civilian contract vendors, etc.

Assists/performs the Property Book operations in the area of inventory and storage management, and equipment coordination. Ensures the property book sections periodically perform a visual inventory of all items. Maintains property book accountability utilizing an automated or manual supply accounting system. Establishes hand receipt files and maintains accountability by the use of hand receipt listings. Assures that all authorized property is on hand or has been requisitioned. Coordinates the assignment and transfer of inventory. Schedules, directs and conducts periodic inspections, to ensure stock items are serviceable, properly stored, accounted for and maintained.

Analyzes supply transactions or provides customer service for urgent critical shortage items and items requiring special handling when established procedures are not applicable. Codes and classifies requisitions, shipping orders, and other documents; extracts requests to other sources of supply or refers them to inventory control point when stock is unavailable or cannot be shipped.

Within funding limitations determines stock replenishment levels for centrally controlled items. Assures that supplies and monies are not wasted through excess accumulation.

Establishes procedures for management of calibration, testing of TMDE, and monitors tool room operations, to include accounting for, issuing and replacing tools.

May oversee subordinates, when organization and workload does not support a full time supervisor, that are performing material and resource tracking (i.e., DLR, CLIX, and related budgets), special TDME/tool transactions and hazardous material accountability.

The incumbent will have knowledge of the processes for RMD as required by this position. The incumbent will be required to maintain current knowledge of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) which document the processes and procedures for cleaning, disinfection, sterilization and preparation of RMD appropriate to this position. The incumbent will be able to demonstrate their ability to utilize an acceptable proficiency in the use of RMD appropriate to this position.

The Lead MST works in support of the SPS management team. Assures an even workflow and distribution of the workload. Revises work schedules to meet anticipated and unanticipated changes in the workload. Assigns work to staff based on experience and training needs. Monitors and reports on the status of work. Ensures SOPs and SPS mandates are followed during the performance of work. Reviews work in progress or spot checks work not requiring review to ensure completed work meets supervisors' instructions on such things as work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines. Assesses the quality and quantity of work by reviewing the cleaning, reprocessing, and distribution of RMD. Provides information to SPS management concerning performance issues, assignment changes, and completion of tasks. Instructs employees on work-related activities, policies, procedures, and goals.

The Lead MST will lead the team of employees performing medical supply technician work. Incumbent will provide guidance and technical direction for accomplishing the work of the team. Conducts competency training and competency validation of the team. Performs quality assurance duties under the direction of the Supervisory MST. Assists with assigning work to staff based on experience/training needs. Monitors and reports the status of work.

Ensures Compliance SOPs, SPS mandates, and VA directives.

Reviews work in progress or spot checks work not requiring review to ensure completed work meets supervisors' instructions.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

The employee works under the direct supervision of the Supervisory MST with general supervision from the Assistant Chief and/or Chief of SPS.

The employee will work as a team member with other Medical Supply Technicians of various experience to carry out the daily work utilizing the SOPs and/or manufacturer's Instructions for Use (IFU) in accordance with instructions, policies, previous training, or accepted/standard practices.

The employee works independently, consulting with the supervisor on unusual problems that develop, which could include seeking urgently needed supplies from other medical facilities on a loan basis. While working on days, evenings or weekends shifts, supervisory assistance may not be available for problems that arise and the employee is responsible for solving these problems in consultation with the medical staff of the medical center.

Meets the needs of customers while supporting VA missions. Consistently communicates and treats customers (Veterans, their representatives, visitors and all VA staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner. Provides the customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures. Handles conflict and problems in dealing with the customer constructively and appropriately.

Tours/On Call: This position potentially requires flexibility in schedule and assignments, as this is a 24/7 hospital. Some positions require rotation indefinite work on non administrative tours as established by the immediate supervisor. May be on call at any time as required by management. Other duties as assigned by supervisory official. Self-motivated in the pursuit of meeting professional work standards.

Training / Travel: This position may be selected to attend VHA sponsored educational training or certification courses. Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Kentucky Driver License to operate a government vehicle. This position is not suitable for telework.

The incumbent will be responsible for promoting a culture of safety and will fully cooperate in efforts to improve patient safety and eradicate potential events including the reporting of events resulting in actual or potential injury to a patient. Incumbent must demonstrate knowledge of the reporting procedures involving safety issues relating to patients.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 3:30pm - Midnight or 1:30pm - 10:00pm with call. Shift to be determined by Supervisor
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 30506-F
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Perform inspections, functional checks, and preventive maintenance on assigned aircraft to include pre-inspection, daily inspection, pre- and post-flight inspections and such special inspections as required, including fuel contamination checks, oil sampling, an inspection of onboard emergency equipment. Conducts checks on hydraulic, electrical, transmission, power systems, etc. Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and performs unscheduled maintenance on assigned and transient aircraft. Performs the full range of repair and testing of aircraft system, assemblies, and surfaces. Using a variety of methods involving test equipment, visual checks and instruments, diagnoses and identifies problem areas and determines the extent of repairs required. Removes components and assemblies, repairs or replaces defective parts and components and reassembles repaired items into the aircraft. Installs, aligns, and makes needed adjustments to major components and assemblies such as engines, propeller/rotors, transmissions, hydraulic systems, etc., assisting Specialists as required. Accomplishes adjustments to related systems which may be affected by repairs. Conducts ground functional tests of all aircraft systems. Services aircraft with oil, de-icing fluid, fuel, and hydraulic fluid. Launches and recovers assigned and transient aircraft; performs inspections prior ot takeoff. Inspects for conditions such as oil, fuel, and hydraulic leak, cut lines, tires and loose panels. May be required to perform such additional duties as fire fighting, aircraft crash/rescue, snow removal, etc.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for the transporting of inpatient food trays.
• MVO assists in the removing of carts from the docking stations, adding frozen items, and transporting the carts to the loading dock.
• Ensures food carts are delivered in a timely manner.
• Assists food service workers in delivery of carts to multiple delivery sites, delivery of patient meal trays and picking up soiled trays and returning them to the kitchen.
• Maintains necessary records such as the MVO daily log sheet.
• Responsible for weekly vehicle inspections.
• Responsible for reporting any mechanical problems with the vehicle to immediate supervisor.
• Responsible for maintaining the proper sanitation level for the 1.5 ton truck.
• Responsible for the pick-up and delivery of Nutrition and Food Service mail between divisions.
• May be assigned to move equipment and supplies as needed.
• May perform cleaning assignments, work on tray assembly line.
• May be assigned to work in the ingredient control unit receiving/issuing supplies.
• May be assigned to acting supervisor.

This Lead Transportation Security Officer position is located at either Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), Blue Grass Airport (LEX), or Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As a Lead Transportation Security Officer (LTSO), you will be responsible for leading at least three full-performance level Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) and, as assigned, trainee and apprentice level TSOs. As an LTSO, you will identify, distribute, and balance workloads and tasks among employees in accordance with established workflow and skill level. You will make adjustments to accomplish the workload in accordance with established priorities. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Providing input to supervisors and managers concerning a variety of human resources matters including, but not limited to, employee performance, promotions, reassignments, awards, etc.
• Implementing security screening procedures in accordance with TSA objectives and directives.
• Assisting with investigations of incidents, and preparing incident reports or other documents that convey required information.
• Responding to breaches of security and emergency situations.
• Training team members, monitoring and reporting on the status and progress of work, and representing the team in communications with the supervisor or manager for the purpose of obtaining resources (e.g., computer hardware and software, etc.).

• Plan, coordinate, supervise, and perform Contracting Officer’s Representative oversight over all activities associated with Transportation Motor Pool operations, personnel, supplies, and equipment for supported organizations and units.
• Approve the terms and conditions of transportation and maintenance contracts/agreements to ensure contractor and government performance are in compliance.
• Direct the Vehicle Operations and Contract Maintenance Branch staff in performing quality assurance evaluations, including monitoring and reporting of contractor performance for transportation and maintenance related contracted services.
• Formulate policies, analyze, and recommend new methods of application or changes to existing policies; and develop transportation operations principles, concepts, techniques, and procedures and participate in related studies.
• Implement transportation management and functional system operating standards for the command to ensure maximum utilization of resources and compliance with higher headquarters policies and directives.
• Plan and assign work to subordinates determining work schedules and priorities.

This Supervisory Transportation Security Officer position is located at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO), you will be responsible for mitigating actual and potential threats against civil aviation and other transportation modes. You will also perform and supervise in your area of specialty, which may include Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) and Lead Transportation Security Officers (LTSOs) in the performance of all security functions related to the screening of people, property, and cargo through the use and application of procedures, techniques, and technology. In addition, you will make independent, security-based decisions using intelligence, critical thinking, experience, observation, and passenger engagement. Typical duties include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting and supervising subordinate employees in conducting pre-board security screening of persons, their carry-on and checked baggage/cargo.
• Overseeing screening checkpoint(s) and/or baggage screening operations on a day-to-day basis to include equipment, personnel, and the scheduling and rotation of personnel.
• Participating in the development of new policies and procedures, and recommending changes in policy and procedures based on observation of work, as required.
• Participating in the development of strategic planning initiatives, workforce planning, succession planning initiatives, and other reports and documents for TSA and superiors.
• Engaging in continuous development of critical thinking skills necessary to mitigate security threats by identifying, evaluating, and applying appropriate situational options and approaches.
• Preparing various types of communications such as morning briefings, checkpoint logs, reports, and documents that are germane to the work performed.
• Developing incident information and reports for Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs) and superiors.
• Serving as a member of the National Screening Force.

• Plan and coordinate activities involved with the shipment of government property.
• Conduct inspections of contractor operations to ensure compliance with contracts.
• Investigate customer complaints concerning contractor performance.
• Document the most efficient and economical rates, routes, and carriers for movement of personal property.
• Maintain files on non-temporary storage of household goods.
• Assist in preparation of property shipment documentation.
• Process applications for temporary storage of household personal property.
• Provide information regarding procedures and regulations for submitting claims for reimbursement.

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Duties:

• Receives contaminated critical and semi-critical RME in decontamination area and may receive noncritical equipment in the decontamination area as well
• Disassembles the RME and determines the correct cleaning method, such as but not limited to ultrasonic cleaners, mechanical washers, cart washers and chemical cleaning/ decontamination agents as determined by the manufactures instructions.
• Inspects, prepares, assembles and determines the correct method and packaging for sterilization such as but not limited to steam, Sterrad, Steris and high-level disinfecting reprocessor.
• Removes soil, blood tissue fragments, body fluids and other contaminants by wiping, soaking, rinsing and scrubbing.
• Inspects packages for indication of proper sterilization, assembles basic sets and trays used throughout the medical center including those used in the operating room.

Duties:

• Receives contaminated critical and semi-critical RME in decontamination area and may receive noncritical equipment in the decontamination area as well
• Disassembles the RME and determines the correct cleaning method, such as but not limited to ultrasonic cleaners, mechanical washers, cart washers and chemical cleaning/ decontamination agents as determined by the manufactures instructions.
• Inspects, prepares, assembles and determines the correct method and packaging for sterilization such as but not limited to steam, Sterrad, Steris and high-level disinfecting reprocessor.
• Removes soil, blood tissue fragments, body fluids and other contaminants by wiping, soaking, rinsing and scrubbing.
• Inspects packages for indication of proper sterilization, assembles basic sets and trays used throughout the medical center including those used in the operating room.

• Serve as crew chief/flight engineer.
• Inspect Aircraft.
• Perform Maintenance operational checks.
• Repair, replace rotary wing aircraft assemblies and components
• Use tools and testing equipment.
• Complete final adjustments.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Rig flight control systems.