Total 43 job vacancies in Elberton, Georgia

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30, 2024, or until positions are filled. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be Sept. 19, 2025. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.

Duties consist of but not limited to the following:

• Incumbent thoroughly searches the medical record to identify and code all information pertinent to the patient's diagnosis (includes demographics, diagnosis, site and histology, diagnostic procedures, extent of disease and treatment).
• Adheres to the guidelines set forth by the American College of Surgeons (ACoS) in the Registry Operations and Data Standards (ROADS), the AJCC Staging Manual International Classification of Diseases for Oncology, ICD9/10, and SEER Surgical Codes when coding tumor registry abstracts.
• Keeps abreast of new medical terminology and revision to the above manuals Utilizes coding references to ensure that complete and accurate data is collected
• Codes information contained on several forms and documents that make up an entire record, to include the electronic health record.
• Codes diseases, surgical procedures, and cause of injury (uses specific codes required in a cancer registry, stage of disease, morphology, and topography using International Classification of Diseases for Oncology, AJCC Staging Manual and the ROADS Manual).
• Independently codes a wide variety of medical diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical procedures.
• Codes diseases and causes of injury
• Codes stages of disease using international classification of Diseases of Oncology.
• Analyzes the consistency of coding of registry data, cancer diagnosis, histology, treatment (Including surgical procedures, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, hormonal therapy and radiation therapy).
• Identifies coding discrepancies
• Facilitates resolution of coding discrepancies by discussion with providers/registry coordinator
• Codes complicated medical records having diagnostic, surgical and therapeutic procedures that are identified as difficult to classify.
• Maintains a control system to ensure that all cases of cancer are coded in a timely manner by adhering to the Standards of the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, Registry Operations and Data Standards and appropriate VA Regulations
• Reviews records to obtain data which is then entered into the registry software (The oncology data is available for analysis and used by health care staff for research, patient care, protocol studies, and trends in cancer).
• Submits data from the tumor registry in accordance with VA guidelines to the VA Central Cancer Registry
• As part of an ACOS Approved Cancer Program, data is also submitted annually to the National Cancer Database
• Data is also submitted to the State Cancer Registry in compliance with the CDC (data includes codes for diagnoses and procedures, topography, morphology, and stage of disease, provider information and coded data for the treatment of cancer)
• Collects core data from patients' records, including demographic characteristics, diagnostic procedures, diagnoses, stage and extent of disease
• Independently maintains registry to show occurrences of disease by type, extent of illness and survival (information is gathered from various sources that require the employee to distinguish or validate the data)
• Maintains health record indexes and compiles administrative and health statistics for physicians as well as all other health care staff at this facility and throughout the VA System (may also include public health officials, medical center management, planners, and others)
• Organizes and maintains a data system which conforms to the standards of an Approved Cancer Program and meets the needs of the users of the registry data.
• Maintains quality control of follow-up procedures
• Ensures that data is reported accurately and in correct format
• Prepares correspondence and summaries of medical records in response to a variety of requests
• Provides technical advice to the clinical staff relative to the best method of recording AJCC Staging, the use of staging forms, and the correct documentation of diagnoses/procedures
• Reviews medical records to gather information on cancer statistics, including treatment, stage of disease, incidence, survival and numerous other criteria
• Organizes and maintains the cancer registry data system.
• Reviews lifetime follow-up on patients including cancer status and vital status.
• Oversees tumor board documentation, ensuring documentation meets the requirements and standards set forth by ACoS and/or facility standards. Ascertains a random sampling of annual analytic case load for physician review to ensure quality registry data.

This Executive Assistant position is located in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Coordinating with other airport administrative offices, TSA offices, and/or other Federal agencies on projects.
• Conducting research and analysis on a wide range of subjects, preparing reports or presentations summarizing incorporation of the findings and conclusions.
• Analyzing internal office workflows and establishing procedures to improve effectiveness and efficiency of operations.
• Reviewing correspondence for FSD's signature to ensure compliance with TSA policies.

This Lead Transportation Security Officer position is located at Brunswick Golden Isles (BQK), 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.).

• Monitoring students during various phases of school day
• Preparing instructional materials related to classroom lessons
• Provides assistance in toileting, feeding, eating and personal hygiene
• Supports educational efforts in the Special Education classroom and general education classroom as needed
• Performs administrative tasks such as attendance records, filing, scheduling, and reviewing assignments
• Works with students in accordance with plans developed by the specialist and educator
• Participates in Parent Teacher conferences

As a Emergency Management Specialist you will:

• Apply appropriate knowledge management and decision support tools, models, and procedures to gain current and accurate situational awareness.
• Conduct information briefings such as mission briefings, just-in-time training, and facility orientations for such staff.
• Plan address natural (e.g. hurricanes, floods, droughts, earthquakes, etc.) and man-made (e.g. enemy-induced situations, civil disturbances, catastrophic disasters, etc.) emergencies.
• Implement and maintain Continuity of Operations (COOP), Devolution and Reconstitution Plans, alternate sites, cadre/team assignments, emergency contact data, and access to applicable vital agency records.

As a Emergency Management Specialist, you will:

• Apply appropriate knowledge management and decision support tools, models, and procedures to gain current and accurate situational awareness.
• Conduct information briefings such as mission briefings, just-in-time training, and facility orientations for such staff.
• Plan address natural (e.g. hurricanes, floods, droughts, earthquakes, etc.) and man-made (e.g. enemy-induced situations, civil disturbances, catastrophic disasters, etc.) emergencies.
• Implement and maintain Continuity of Operations (COOP), Devolution and Reconstitution Plans, alternate sites, cadre/team assignments, emergency contact data, and access to applicable vital agency records.

• You will design, develop, implement, and maintain complex dosimetry processing instrumentation and associated software and procedures for various types of routine and unusual dosimetry occurrences.
• You will provide direction, oversight, troubleshooting, and technical assistance for all instrumentation use and problem resolution.
• You will maintain complex analysis instrumentation, associated software and procedures for various types of routine and unusual radioactivity analyses.
• You will investigate, resolve, document, and review circumstances surrounding unusual health physics occurrences.
• You will conduct research projects and submit official correspondence with recommendations to Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) on important health physics topics.
• You will collect routine and special environmental samples, analyze the data, review for trends, and develop reports for NAVSEA, BUMED, State and Federal requirements.
• You will compile and examine analysis data to determine trends and demonstrate equipment performance consistency.
• You will perform complex functions and calculations to determine the actual or anticipate consequences of radiological emergencies and determine the appropriate action to minimize the magnitude; counsel personnel on health risks involved.

• You will serve as an Electrical Engineer in the Crane Engineering Branch of Waterfront Support Department C200, TRIDENT Refit Facility in Kings Bay, Ga.
• You will review electrical aspects of designs for facilities being constructed by others to determine completeness, adequacy and functionality of WHE.
• You will investigate/ prepare the electrical portion of plans and specifications to provide engineering solutions to complex technical problems associated with WHE/ MHE.
• You will be responsible for planning, budgeting, coordinating, implementing and data collection/ analysis of WHE electrical spares, maintenance, overhaul and replacement.
• You will provide services regarding the electrical aspects of WHE to TRIDENT Refit Facility.

• Operates boom cranes where maneuverability is restricted and accuracy is critical. Uses and maintains tools and equipment.
• Applies skilled techniques in moving loads near obstructions.
• Operates one or more types of heavy equipment to excavate, backfill, grade, or level earth to rough specifications on such projects as breaking new ground for trails, roads, airfields, or other construction sites.
• Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.
• Maintains, repairs, and constructs rigid pavements or similar cement and concrete surfaces; maintains, repairs, and constructs flexible roads, pavements, parking areas, airdromes, bike paths, or similar surfaces of asphalt.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Provides Occupational Therapy evaluation and treatments on a regular basis for a variety of VAMC patients. Especially when areas where staffing is not adequate to meet the patient needs.
• Serves as liaison to medical center staff and university affiliated staff as to programs and services that are available from Occupational Therapy.
• Performs bi annual peer reviews and analyzes data for the Occupational Therapy department.
• Oversees the QA program for Occupational Therapy for Pike, Cobb, Trinka Davis/ CLC areas. Maintaining the records and incorporating new requirements of JCAHO into the current programs.
• Monitors workload on a departmental and therapist level to ensure patient and staff needs are being met.
• Completes monthly We Care interviews with patients and staff to monitor VA effectiveness with consumers.
• Responsible for participating and contributing to the advancement of knowledge and techniques related to Occupational Therapy and other related topics.
• Performs a full range of supervisory duties which includes: interviewing candidates, recommending Appointment, advancements, and promotions and taking disciplinary action when indicated.
• Implements performance standards based on position descriptions and functional statements and conduct annual performance reviews.
• Ensures consults are handled in the most expeditious manner based upon acuity of need.
• Makes recommendations for equipment and budgetary needs based up the needs of the OT sections of Trinka Davis, Pike and Cobb locations.
• Assists with the development of policy and procedures for Occupational Therapy Oversee access and consult/encounter completion.

• You will plan, coordinate, and monitor the work of lower grade engineers, technicians, craft workers, and/or military support personnel.
• You will provide administrative direction with assignments in terms of broadly defined testing/evaluation mission or functions.
• You will provide management control of nuclear engineering work involved with testing, installation, monitoring, and operation of naval vessel propulsion plant systems.
• You will plan your own work, determine priorities, and develop deadlines.

As a ASOC Interface & Procedural Control Instructor, GS-2101-11 you will:

Perform the full range of WG-5823-10 duties and responsibilities. Possess the knowledge and skills found at the journey level as well as those required for planning, accomplishing, and maintaining a functional shop maintenance program.

Plan and lay out work to be accomplished in the shop, which is then completed by the incumbent and lower graded mechanic(s). Independently determine appropriate maintenance procedures such as how and when the work should be accomplished. Estimate manpower, equipment and material requirements. Devise and maintain all program plans and records, skilled in surveillance and troubleshooting techniques, and is able to determine maintenance/repair procedures needed without benefit of technical supervisory guidance. Plan, organize and direct shop maintenance programs/procedures under general supervision. Determine approach, methods and courses of action required to accomplish the mission of the shop in an effective and efficient manner.

May provide recommendations and input to the supervisor concerning personnel actions such as performance appraisals, awards, position descriptions changes, disciplinary actions, leave, etc. Implement safety regulatory requirements. Ensure that other workers in the shop wear appropriate safety equipment and follow pertinent safety precautions.

Perform other duties as assigned.

As a Security Specialist, GS-0080-09, you will:

Plan, organize, and direct security police activities. Plan, organize and direct activities and programs to support base activities such as; security, resource protection, law enforcement, and information security programs. Coordinate and develop contingency plans for confrontation management, base defense, information and personnel security and resource protection plans. Coordinate the deployment of personnel and individual and unit equipment. Develop and implement policies to ensure program effectiveness and efficient use of personnel and equipment. Coordinate detailed procedures and instructions for such functions as prevention of unauthorized entry of restricted areas and mission essential resources, use of personnel and equipment. Administer security police training programs. Plan for the employment of electronic physical security equipment to ensure the most efficient and economical devices are implemented to achieve required levels of security consistent with existing threat levels.

Initiate programming and budgeting actions for initial acquisition, modification, and replacement of security police facilities, vehicles, equipment, and other resources.

Direct security police activities. Assign and direct security police personnel in emergency operations, including security, law enforcement, and air base defense; crash and disaster control activities; and civil or internal disorders. Analyze security police facilities, sensor and alarm systems, vehicles, weapons, and other equipment to ensure operational effectiveness. Direct the conduct of training programs to meet local and mobility mission requirements. Ensure professional standards of performance within security police activities through management, supervisory, and inspection programs.

Coordinate security police activities. Advise and coordinate with Active Duty, AFRES, DOD counterparts and ANG unit commanders on security, air base defense, law enforcement, and information security matters. Coordinate the activities of other units which have responsibilities during emergency security or local ground defense operations. Coordinate with other military services and civil agencies on security, air base defense, and law enforcement; mutual support agreements; and host-tenant agreements.

Perform technical security police functions. Analyze security and law enforcement reports and statistics. Evaluate the employment of security police weapons to ensure maximum effectiveness. Evaluate the employment and employment of electronic sensor systems to ensure maximum effectiveness in their installation and use. Conduct staff meetings.

Monitor and direct security police programs. Monitor Air Force and ANG training standards. Analyze newly developed equipment and weaponry. Initiate programming and budgeting actions for acquisition, modification, and replacement of security police facilities, vehicles, and equipment. Monitor security police programs through inspections, reporting systems, and observation. Evaluate programs by recording, charting, and analyzing the status of discipline, reports of crimes, security violations, and traffic incidents involving ANG members.

Determine adequacy of facilities, equipment, and procedures used to account for, store, transmit, and destroy classified material. Monitor and evaluate reporting dealing with compromise of classified information and personnel security program documents which includes the special security files.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Major duties of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Uses their knowledge of process improvement and continuous quality improvement, Joint Commission, FDA, ARRT, and Occupational Safety & Health Administration, (OSHA), and VHA quality standards, policies and, regulations necessary to diagnose and systematically solve complex problems within complicated systems of care. Knowledge of applicable accreditation and survey requirements imposed on the service line including inspection criteria and grading methods as they affect the needs and demands upon the administrative management of the various divisions.
• Coordinates a quality control program for all other complex modalities within the Radiology Department, including but not limited to MRI, CT, Ultrasound and Mammography.
• Coordinates with technologists already in place in those modalities, or with the supervising technologist of those modalities.
• Responsible for monthly quality improvement data and Radiology Orders Management data for presentation at the departmental monthly meetings h addition to reporting a, quality issues identified in each modality.
• Performs general Diagnostic Radiology Technologists duties within the Service for 50% of the time.
• Works their respective modality.
• Ensures acceptable system performance levels by utilizing various tools for monitoring performance, capacity planning, imaging management maintenance to adjust system and operation parameters as necessary.
• Utilizes practical knowledge of quality control regarding all aspects of equipment, Radiation Safety, CPRS, Vista, PACS, and other support applications.
• Maintains daily functions of equipment and other types of operations within the department as needed.
• Has extensive knowledge of a wide range of analytical and diagnostic methods and procedures.
• Applies varied Quality Control methods to evaluate and monitor the imaging techniques of technologists in each imaging modality.
• Ensures that documentation is maintained daily regarding departmental QC programs equipment and notifies imaging service management officials and biomedical engineers if results deviate outside acceptable tolerances.
• All other duties as assigned.

Duties include but are not limited to:
The Blind Rehab Specialist serves as a Low Vision Therapist (LVT) at the Atlanta VAMC providing services to visually impaired Veterans and Service members within the catchment area of the Atlanta VAMC.
The LVT provides direct patient care and support services to an adult population of patients, which is characterized by a very significant number of older male patients as well as young OEF/OIF Veterans who may have wound and trauma related vision loss. Review of demographic data discloses that the average age of an Atlanta VAMC Advanced Low Vision Service (ALVS) patient is 71 years, median age of 70, with a distribution of 95% male and 5% female. Within these broad categorizations, the LVT must tailor patient care and support services to meet the needs of the individual patient. This includes the responsibility for assessment of each patient's
needs and the delivery of services, which are responsive to the concerns of individual patients, their family and caregivers, to the extent possible.
The LVT is responsible for reviewing and scheduling patients referred for Low Vision services and for updating referrals in Blind Rehabilitation System 5.0.
The LVT is responsible for blind and vision rehabilitation assessment, planning, training, and outcomes evaluation on each Veteran for whom service is provided. This includes:

• assessment of the patient's background, interests, future plans, motivation, needs, and aptitude
• completion of a functional low vision evaluation that identifies visual impairments related to:

• evaluation of the patient's functional visual capabilities with standard low vision optical, electronic, and non-optical devices
• determination of appropriate instructional techniques
• implementation of training plans, including use of visual motor skills; and
• continued reassessment of patients' needs and goal attainment throughout the rehabilitation process