Engineering Structures Elsevier Impact Factor Jobs in Addison, TX

About the Role

What you will do

• 
  
  
• Own the process for building payer relationships, identifying payer requirements for connection, translating requirements into user stories for the development team, coordinating implementation and testing, and ensuring the payer connection is successful in production.
  
  
• Fill the role of subject matter expert in relation to prior authorizations and notice of admission both in terms of payer requirements and overall business requirements to successfully manage prior authorizations between providers and payers.
  
  
• Identify and document the correct method of submission and status for prior authorizations to payers based on the payer requirement for specific service or CPT code including EDI 278 215/217, UMO payer portal, or Fax.
  
  
• Document payer portal prior authorization workflows for robotic process automation and work with the RPA development team to build and test new payer portal prior auth automations.
  
  
• Define and monitor key metrics for prior authorization connectivity, including transaction turnaround time, error rates, and customer satisfaction
  
  
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements impacting prior authorization processes and ensure compliance in all payer connections
  
  
• Become an expert in the upcoming Da Vinci FHIR prior authorization standards and work with development and business teams to ensure successful transition to FHIR
  
  
• Work with payers and providers to establish FHIR connections for Prior Auth
  
  
• Collaborate with the development team and clearinghouse team to establish EDI connections to payers
  
  
• Collaborate closely with development, QA, UX, and other cross-functional teams to ensure deliverables meet customer and business expectations.
  
  
• Engage directly with customers and internal stakeholders to elicit and understand business needs, pain points, and desired outcomes.
  
  
• Triage errors and issues that arise and work and collaborate with other teams to resolve as needed to resolve the issues.
  
  
• Prioritize the payer connection backlog based on business value, customer impact, and development capacity, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
  
  
• Apply critical thinking to streamline processes and work towards continual improvement and efficiency
  
  
• Maintain and prioritize the user story backlog and work with development and stakeholder teams to refine user stories to meet the Definition of Ready for development
  
  
• Work with the scrum team to ensure all tasks are completed and the committed objectives are achieved
  
  

What you will bring

• 
  
  
• Subject matter expert knowledge of healthcare prior authorizations and notice of admission processes on the provider, payer, and UMO sides.
  
  
• 2+ years of experience working with prior authorization submissions and status to payers and UMOs
  
  
• Knowledge of Da Vinci FHIR and ability to become a Da Vinci FHIR subject matter expert
  
  
• Strong skills in creating detailed requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
  
  
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to solve complex business problems.
  
  
• Provide guidance and direction to the technology teams during the development cycle and participate in all scrum ceremonies. Be available and ready to make quick, well-informed team-level decisions on behalf of stakeholders and the business
  
  
• Ability to train others and share knowledge across teams
  
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent inter-personal skills with the ability to bridge business and technical environments, and ability to build professional relationships
  
  
• Ability to quickly learn complex systems and understand product architecture and development frameworks.
  
  

What we would like to see

• 
  
  
• Bachelor's degree in a related field
  
  
• Experience working directly with healthcare providers, payers, or RCM vendors.
  
  
• Experience in Agile Scrum and SAFe development methodologies
  
  
• Healthcare revenue cycle management knowledge specifically related to prior authorizations
  
  
• Knowledge of healthcare EDI transactions including 278 215/216/217, 837, 835, 276/277, 270/271, and 275 EDI transactions
  
  

About FinThrive

FinThrive is advancing the healthcare economy.
For the most recent information on FinThrive's vision for healthcare revenue management visit /why-finthrive.

Award-winning Culture of Customer-centricity and Reliability

At FinThrive we're proud of our agile and committed culture, which makes FinThrive an exceptional place to work. Explore our latest workplace recognitions at careers#culture.

Our Perks and Benefits

FinThrive is committed to continually enhancing the colleague experience by actively seeking new perks and benefits. For the most up-to-date offerings visit /careers-benefits.

FinThrive's Core Values and Expectations

• 
  
  
• Demonstrate integrity and ethics in day-to-day tasks and decision making, adhere to FinThrive's core values of being Customer-Centric, Agile, Reliable and Engaged, operate effectively in the FinThrive environment and the environment of the work group, maintain a focus on self-development and seek out continuous feedback and learning opportunities
  
  
• Support FinThrive's Compliance Program by adhering to policies and procedures pertaining to HIPAA, FCRA, GLBA and other laws applicable to FinThrive's business practices; this includes becoming familiar with FinThrive's Code of Ethics, attending training as required, notifying management or FinThrive's Helpline when there is a compliance concern or incident, HIPAA-compliant handling of patient information, and demonstrable awareness of confidentiality obligations
  
  

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that a colleague must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Know Your Rights
Pay Transparency Notice

FinThrive is an Equal Opportunity Employer and ensures its employment decisions comply with principles embodied in Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, Executive Order 11246, Revised Order Number 4, and applicable state regulations.
2024 FinThrive. All rights reserved. The FinThrive name, products, associated trademarks and logos are owned by FinThrive or related entities. RV092724TJO

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Avantor | NuSil is looking for a Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist to join our Irving, TX team. The Specialist supports daytoday manufacturing processes by independently testing of and releasing products, doing so by assessing quality documentation and following preestablished procedures to determine material dispositions.

What we're looking for

• Education: High School completion or equivalent (GED) is required; Associate or Bachelor's degree is preferred
• Experience: Minimum of 0 years of experience with an Associate or Bachelor's degree; or 1 year of experience in Quality or with Inventory Control Systems (e.g., SAP) and 1+ years of experience with a Product Lifecycle Application (e.g., Agile) with a High School diploma/GED
• Collaboration Tool: Basic Computer Skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

How you will thrive and create an impact

• Utilize analytical tools such as Gas Chromatography (GC), and other QC/QA laboratory equipment to execute testing, troubleshoot results, and ensure product quality.
• Ensure compliance with company quality standards and industry regulations to maintain quality within the scope of the job description. This includes documentation and reporting.
• Performs routine cleaning and housekeeping duties, ensuring workstations are clean and properly maintained.
• Supports office inventory upkeep, ensuring supplies are properly stocked, labeled, and accessible.
• Controls documentation via tracking tools, replacing documentation with current revisions as appropriate.
• May determine and advise other functions on the implementation of quality standards (ISO).
• Upon request, may produce documents and defends practices during ISO 9001 internal audits.
• Evaluates records for conformance to GDP and recommends corrections to author.
• Independently evaluates data for accuracy and completeness, and releases/troubleshoots data from incoming raw materials and finished products.
• May initiate documentation to move released material and determine product disposition.
• Closes variance reports as appropriate in the inventory control system used in Manufacturing and Quality.
• Generates variance reports or other product related reports in the inventory control system used in Manufacturing and Quality.
• Independently evaluates and releases batches from the shelf-life database in the inventory control system used in Manufacturing and Quality.
• Follows applicable safety procedures.
• Acts as back-up to other team members as needed when assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

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About the Role

What you will do

• 
  
  
• Own the process for building payer relationships, identifying payer requirements for connection, translating requirements into user stories for the development team, coordinating implementation and testing, and ensuring the payer connection is successful in production.
  
  
• Fill the role of subject matter expert in relation to prior authorizations and notice of admission both in terms of payer requirements and overall business requirements to successfully manage prior authorizations between providers and payers.
  
  
• Identify and document the correct method of submission and status for prior authorizations to payers based on the payer requirement for specific service or CPT code including EDI 278 215/217, UMO payer portal, or Fax.
  
  
• Document payer portal prior authorization workflows for robotic process automation and work with the RPA development team to build and test new payer portal prior auth automations.
  
  
• Define and monitor key metrics for prior authorization connectivity, including transaction turnaround time, error rates, and customer satisfaction
  
  
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements impacting prior authorization processes and ensure compliance in all payer connections
  
  
• Become an expert in the upcoming Da Vinci FHIR prior authorization standards and work with development and business teams to ensure successful transition to FHIR
  
  
• Work with payers and providers to establish FHIR connections for Prior Auth
  
  
• Collaborate with the development team and clearinghouse team to establish EDI connections to payers
  
  
• Collaborate closely with development, QA, UX, and other cross-functional teams to ensure deliverables meet customer and business expectations.
  
  
• Engage directly with customers and internal stakeholders to elicit and understand business needs, pain points, and desired outcomes.
  
  
• Triage errors and issues that arise and work and collaborate with other teams to resolve as needed to resolve the issues.
  
  
• Prioritize the payer connection backlog based on business value, customer impact, and development capacity, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
  
  
• Apply critical thinking to streamline processes and work towards continual improvement and efficiency
  
  
• Maintain and prioritize the user story backlog and work with development and stakeholder teams to refine user stories to meet the Definition of Ready for development
  
  
• Work with the scrum team to ensure all tasks are completed and the committed objectives are achieved
  
  

What you will bring

• 
  
  
• Subject matter expert knowledge of healthcare prior authorizations and notice of admission processes on the provider, payer, and UMO sides.
  
  
• 2+ years of experience working with prior authorization submissions and status to payers and UMOs
  
  
• Knowledge of Da Vinci FHIR and ability to become a Da Vinci FHIR subject matter expert
  
  
• Strong skills in creating detailed requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
  
  
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to solve complex business problems.
  
  
• Provide guidance and direction to the technology teams during the development cycle and participate in all scrum ceremonies. Be available and ready to make quick, well-informed team-level decisions on behalf of stakeholders and the business
  
  
• Ability to train others and share knowledge across teams
  
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent inter-personal skills with the ability to bridge business and technical environments, and ability to build professional relationships
  
  
• Ability to quickly learn complex systems and understand product architecture and development frameworks.
  
  

What we would like to see

• 
  
  
• Bachelor's degree in a related field
  
  
• Experience working directly with healthcare providers, payers, or RCM vendors.
  
  
• Experience in Agile Scrum and SAFe development methodologies
  
  
• Healthcare revenue cycle management knowledge specifically related to prior authorizations
  
  
• Knowledge of healthcare EDI transactions including 278 215/216/217, 837, 835, 276/277, 270/271, and 275 EDI transactions
  
  

About FinThrive

FinThrive is advancing the healthcare economy.
For the most recent information on FinThrive's vision for healthcare revenue management visit /why-finthrive.

Award-winning Culture of Customer-centricity and Reliability

At FinThrive we're proud of our agile and committed culture, which makes FinThrive an exceptional place to work. Explore our latest workplace recognitions at careers#culture.

Our Perks and Benefits

FinThrive is committed to continually enhancing the colleague experience by actively seeking new perks and benefits. For the most up-to-date offerings visit /careers-benefits.

FinThrive's Core Values and Expectations

• 
  
  
• Demonstrate integrity and ethics in day-to-day tasks and decision making, adhere to FinThrive's core values of being Customer-Centric, Agile, Reliable and Engaged, operate effectively in the FinThrive environment and the environment of the work group, maintain a focus on self-development and seek out continuous feedback and learning opportunities
  
  
• Support FinThrive's Compliance Program by adhering to policies and procedures pertaining to HIPAA, FCRA, GLBA and other laws applicable to FinThrive's business practices; this includes becoming familiar with FinThrive's Code of Ethics, attending training as required, notifying management or FinThrive's Helpline when there is a compliance concern or incident, HIPAA-compliant handling of patient information, and demonstrable awareness of confidentiality obligations
  
  

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that a colleague must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Know Your Rights
Pay Transparency Notice

FinThrive is an Equal Opportunity Employer and ensures its employment decisions comply with principles embodied in Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, Executive Order 11246, Revised Order Number 4, and applicable state regulations.
2024 FinThrive. All rights reserved. The FinThrive name, products, associated trademarks and logos are owned by FinThrive or related entities. RV092724TJO

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About the Role

Impact you will make

Are you an expert in healthcare insurance reimbursement? Do you thrive on solving complex insurance denials and underpayments? Join our team and play a vital role in ensuring hospitals receive the reimbursements they deserve.

We're looking for an experienced Healthcare Denials Specialist to analyze and resolve payer denials and underpayments. You'll be part of a dynamic team using cutting-edge ARO software to streamline medical claims and collections. As a Denials Specialist II, you will also have the opportunity to mentor junior representatives.

What you will do

• 
  
  
• Investigate and resolve insurance denials and underpayments
  
  
• Call healthcare insurance companies, affiliates, and providers to resolve underpayment or denial issues
  
  
• Analyze contracts, billing, and collections to ensure accurate reimbursement
  
  
• Work closely with leadership and team members to identify denial trends and process improvements
  
  
• Create appeals, patient correspondences, and payer communication to support claim resolutions
  
  
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and accurately document all work performed
  
  

What you will bring

• 
  
  
• 3+ years of proven success with healthcare insurance billing, follow-up, reimbursement and collections in a hospital or BPO vendor environment
  
  
• Deep knowledge of payer rules, including how to interpret denial reasons and submit appeals
  
  
• Experience with healthcare billing/EHR systems (EPIC, Paragon, Zirmed, or similar)
  
  
• Strong understanding of medical terminology including claim types (UB-04), CPT, ICD, DRG codes, and EOB/RA
  
  
• Ability to identify and resolve complex denials and underpayment issues
  
  
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  
  
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to assess insurance payment discrepancies
  
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
  
  
• This role requires on-site work at FinThrive's Plano, TX office
  
  

What we would like to see

• 
  
  
• Medicaid, Medicare, and Commercial billing experience
  
  
• Associate or Bachelor's degree
  
  

Why Join Us?

• 
  
  
• Work with an innovative team using advanced ARO technology to improve medical billing efficiency
  
  
• Career growth opportunities in healthcare finance and revenue cycle management
  
  
• Competitive salary, benefits, and a supportive team culture
  
  
• Apply now to make a real impact with FinThrive!
  
  

About FinThrive

FinThrive is advancing the healthcare economy.
For the most recent information on FinThrive's vision for healthcare revenue management visit /why-finthrive.

Award-winning Culture of Customer-centricity and Reliability

At FinThrive we're proud of our agile and committed culture, which makes FinThrive an exceptional place to work. Explore our latest workplace recognitions at careers#culture.

Our Perks and Benefits

FinThrive is committed to continually enhancing the colleague experience by actively seeking new perks and benefits. For the most up-to-date offerings visit /careers-benefits.

FinThrive's Core Values and Expectations

• 
  
  
• Demonstrate integrity and ethics in day-to-day tasks and decision making, adhere to FinThrive's core values of being Customer-Centric, Agile, Reliable and Engaged, operate effectively in the FinThrive environment and the environment of the work group, maintain a focus on self-development and seek out continuous feedback and learning opportunities
  
  
• Support FinThrive's Compliance Program by adhering to policies and procedures pertaining to HIPAA, FCRA, GLBA and other laws applicable to FinThrive's business practices; this includes becoming familiar with FinThrive's Code of Ethics, attending training as required, notifying management or FinThrive's Helpline when there is a compliance concern or incident, HIPAA-compliant handling of patient information, and demonstrable awareness of confidentiality obligations
  
  

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that a colleague must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Know Your Rights
Pay Transparency Notice

FinThrive is an Equal Opportunity Employer and ensures its employment decisions comply with principles embodied in Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, Executive Order 11246, Revised Order Number 4, and applicable state regulations.
2024 FinThrive. All rights reserved. The FinThrive name, products, associated trademarks and logos are owned by FinThrive or related entities. RV092724TJO

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We’re searching for a Remote Assistance Specialist who will play a crucial role in expanding the

remote operations team. This person will be responsible for safely monitoring and resolving trigger

requests from fleet vehicles across public roads and closed course testing sites.

• Respond to and resolve in a timely manner a variety of trigger requests from the autonomous vehicle
• Safely send remote commands to autonomous vehicles for on road and closed course testing
• Log real time feedback regarding autonomy and platform performance during testing, to be delivered to engineers
• Triage and review of remote assist workflows that are key to performance metrics and compliance
• Escalate operational blockers with suggested solutions
• Demonstrate positive impact by working on cross-functional projects as time permits
• Maintain up to date knowledge of how our self-driving technology works. Understand daily software and operational changes
• Work toward quantitative and qualitative goals that impact all of Vehicle Operations
• Interact with the public as an ambassador for the company

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to constantly focus on a laptop monitoring proprietary tooling to aid autonomous vehicle operations
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and make strategic decisions proactively
• Consistent focus on safety
• Ability to think critically
• Willingness to learn every day
• Valid U.S. driver’s license with at least 5 years of driving history and a clean driving record, validated by MVR check
• Must pass initial and random drug and alcohol screenings
• 100% in office with the ability to travel as needed
• Available to work day or night shifts
• Ability to work early mornings or late nights, on rotating shifts
• Ability to work regular overtime and some weekends

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in operations, technology, customer service, or automotive field
• Proficient in G-Suite
• Command line interface experience
• Interest and aptitude for technology tools - apps, gaming, adobe creative suite, etc.
• Experience working in a collaborative environment - team player

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective: Managing inventory through receiving, production process; Improving on time in full delivery; optimizing carrier performance; supporting other supply chain functions (procurement, production planning, etc.) when necessary.

Essential Functions

·        Coordinate process from PO receiving throughout shipping, including PO entering, delivery planning, communication with production, maintenance, warehouse & sanitation team, arrange carriers, etc.; Ensure all POs delivered at right time with right quantity.

·        Ensures timely communication is provided to customers, carriers and sales on status of delivery arrangement; conduct carrier management on cost and service.  

·        Improve Inventory management. Oversee warehouse and production activities.

·        Coordinating with purchasing for production supply and low-inventory level alarm for sanitation items.

·        Effectively negotiates and/or implements initiatives that reduce Company costs and/or prevents annual cost increases.

·        Monitors complex operations, identifies potential programs, and is proactive in resolution. 

·        Provides more complex daily, weekly, and monthly reporting requirements for performance, compliance, and invoicing; develops and analyses information when required.

·        Performs a variety of calculations, analyses and audits of financial and operational results; typically involves complex professional related supply chain principles.  

·        Utilizing an advanced knowledge of the processes, cost pressure points, and supply evaluates supplier competence relative to others in the industry.

·        Responsible for interaction and problem resolution with suppliers such as resolving invoicing discrepancies, negotiating price, quality, and delivery, obtaining quotes, and expediting delayed shipments.

·        Incoming orders check for description, receiving qty, shipment delivery date etc.

·        Follow and assist production team using materials in FIFO.

·        Responsible for materials used in production and warehouses have safe inventory level.

·        Analyze inventory discrepancy and continuously adjust action plans to ensure inventory accuracy in system.

·        Coordinate the communication between the suppliers and freight forwarder.

·        Responsible for providing purchasing data for accounting and other departments when it is necessary.

·        Coordinating with accounting for monthly monitoring credit card expense.

Competency

·        Must have excellent communication skills (oral and written).

·        Must have effective negotiation skills to influence decisions that impact Company bottom-line.

·        Must have the ability to effectively interface with internal and external contacts and can monitor delicate situations tactfully.

·        Must have the ability to understand business needs and strategically plan the most cost-effective solution to goals and objectives, while balancing the needs of the independent sales force.

·        Must have effective decision-making skills since decisions impact the financial, employee, or public relations posture of the organization.

·        Must have effective organizational, project management, and time management skills to work effectively with internal and external contacts.

·        Must be knowledgeable about the laws and regulations associated with each region and aware of the cultural differences between the US and the region. Must have the ability to work with multiple cultures, to interface effectively with subsidiaries.

·        Must have excellent computer skills (ERP experience preferred)

Required Education and Experience

Job requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Supply Chain Management or closely related fields, plus 1 year of progressively responsible experience in purchasing as well as exposure to related areas. CPSM certification is preferred. Food manufacturing experience preferred but not mandatory.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to food scents, and some food allergens. Typical office environment and hours are usual for this position.

Physical Demands

There are no unusual physical demands for this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Typical office hours are usual for this position.

Travel

Limited to less than 10%

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

None

Work Authorization/Security Clearance 

Must be authorized to work in the US. 

SUMMARY

The Director of Clinical Services plans, coordinates, implements high quality care through analysis and evaluation of multiple methods and tools that measure quality, such as the Network Performance Measures, USRC Clinical Quality Reports, policies, procedures, and directives. This position assumes a proactive role in adhering to guidelines, policies, procedures, and directives and collaborates with Clinical Specialists, Facility Administrators, and clinic staff to ensure compliance with company policy, Federal and State agencies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties and tasks may be assigned.

GROWTH

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• Oversight of guidance provided to the facility teams by the Clinical Specialists within assigned regions.
  
• Work with regional operations management to assist with the opening of denovo facilities and transitioning acquired facilities.
  
• Evaluate trends in clinical data and provide guidance to Clinical Specialists to prepare for educating the facility staff on the effective and efficient use of company resources, (i.e. supplies), safety and risk reduction, and the best methodologies to achieve.
  
• Evaluate readmissions, hospitalizations, and catheter rates to identify opportunities to improve treatment rates and decrease infections and missed treatments.
  
• Work with Clinical Specialists toward the achievement of monthly, quarterly and annual projections based on clinical outcomes and management objectives.
  

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• Develop, implement, and monitor quality of care processes for program regulatory compliance in accordance with Company goals.
  
• Ensure clinical processes in assigned USRC facilities are maintained in accordance to company policy and federal, state and local regulations. Review audits performed by Clinical Specialists in assigned facilities. Ensure findings are reported to the Facility Administrator and regional management teams and POC is developed and implemented appropriately. Report delays in the execution of the POC to the VP of Clinical Services and RVP as indicated.
  
• Assist with the development of quality goals and measures by reporting field requests and trends in data to the VP of Clinical Services. Responsible for positively impacting clinical outcomes by working collaboratively with the clinical and local management.
  
• Oversee Clinical Specialists in achieving program target goals for patient outcomes in accordance with quality patient care and Company goals at assigned clinics.
  

OPERATIONAL READINESS

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• Knowledge of and remain current with technology, federal, state, local laws and regulations.
  
• Knowledge of state specific education requirements. Collaborate with policy development committee with the purpose of developing state specific policies, where indicated.
  
• Assist Clinical Specialists as needed to support clinics with remaining in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations by conducting internal clinical audits. Ensure audits are scheduled in an efficient manner taking travel, the clinic's regulatory health and required resources into consideration.
  

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• Provide guidance to local/regional teams and Clinical Specialists in the implementation of the ESRD Emergency Preparedness regulations.
  
• Provide written follow up on any deficiencies for all internal audits and state and federal surveys to Facility Administrator, RVP and VP of Clinical Services.
  
• Evaluate patient care data to ensure that care is provided in accordance with clinical guidelines and organizational performance standards. Report issues to Facility Administrators and regional management.
  
• May participate in Policy and Procedure committee to create and maintain clinical, education and QAPI policies.
  
• Review regional trends in Incident Reports and identify educational opportunities in response to identified patterns. Ensure the process for reporting events to the state(s) are effective, where indicated.
  
• Evaluate types, frequency and facilities required to complete Network projects. Ensure Clinical Specialists offer education to address if patterns exist.
  
• Participate in actual disaster planning and response team efforts as needed.
  
• Support Clinical Specialists and collaborate with Home department leadership to assess how the Clinical Services team can assist. Discuss need for policy/procedure revisions with VP of Clinical Services.
  
• Serve as the regional resource person for involuntary discharges (IVD) and managing grievances. Ensure VP of Clinical Services aware of all IVDs and grievances that cannot be resolved at the local level.
  
• Be familiar with emergency operational procedures.
  
• Use appropriate safety measures including personal protective equipment, as necessary.
  
• Be familiar with OSHA regulations.
  

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• Understand, lead, and promote the Company's mission and philosophy relating to ethics, integrity, safety, corporate responsibility and objectives.
  
• Communicate with VP of Clinical Services and regional management on a consistent basis regarding the status of each clinic in the region.
  
• Maintain collaborative working relationship with Facility Administrators and regional management. Partner with Facility Administrator(s) and regional management to ensure clinic needs are met.
  
• Acts as liaison with Medical Directors and physicians to coordinate quality patient care.
  
• Maintain a positive/collaborative relationship with physicians, state agencies and the community.
  
• Actively promote GUEST customer service standards; develop effective relationships at all levels of the organization.
  
• Respond effectively to inquiries or concerns.
  

• 
  
• Identify specific training needs of assigned region and communicate findings to VP of Clinical Services.
  
• Developed corporately and included in CS JD. Develop and implement clinic based in-service programs as directed or requested.
  
• Developed corporately and included in CS JD. Responsible for professional development of each Clinical Specialist in assigned region including appropriate orientation to the role upon hire.
  
• Supervise the hiring of clinical services staff as needed in collaboration with VP of Clinical Services and Human Resources Department.
  
• Maintain effective personnel management and employee relations, including evaluating the performance of all Clinical Specialist personnel; approving and submitting time worked and counseling and disciplining employees.
  
• Uphold management goals of corporation by leading staff in team concepts and promoting a team effort.
  
• Effectively communicates expectations; accepts accountability and holds others accountable for performance.
  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Requirements include:

• 
  
• Current RN or LVN/LPN license in applicable state. License must be maintained as current and in good standing.
  
• Minimum of two (2) to five (5) years prior clinical/dialysis management experience of a multi-site health care provider.
  
• Three (3) years' experience with performing adult education preferred; knowledge of creative solutions to the challenges of adult learning, education and continuing education is required.
  
• Must have extensive knowledge of dialysis industry standards and regulations governing ESRD facilities.
  
• CNN or CHN certification required within two (2) years of accepting position.
  
• CPR certification required within 90 days of hire.
  
• Valid driver' license in applicable state. License must be maintained as current, without restrictions and good driving record.
  
• Excellent leadership, team building and coaching skills.
  
• Strong public relations skills for dealing with physicians, agencies, surveyors, etc. are valuable.
  
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills are required. Ability to read, analyze and write reports.
  
• Ability to manage multiple projects and direct reports in multiple locations.
  
• Must have basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); proficiency in all USRC clinical applications required within 90 days of hire.
  

All Full Time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
* Medical / Pharmacy
* Dental
* Vision
* Voluntary benefits
* 401k with employer match
* Virtual Care
* Life Insurance
* Voluntary Benefits
* PTO
All Part Time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
* 401k with employer match
* PTO

Border Patrol Agent (BPA) – in the Federal Security and Public Safety Sector Experienced (GL-9 GS-11)

You love protecting your community and doing your part to keep our nation safe. But maybe you’re looking for a change of scenery?

USBP is hiring immediately for full-time, career positions, where your prior law enforcement officer (LEO) experience may qualify you for higher-graded Border Patrol Agent (BPA) opportunities. Continue making a difference with the nation's premier federal agency charged with securing our borders and protecting our country. 

Whether you gained this experience as part of a military police unit or as a member of a state or local law enforcement organization, you have an opportunity to work with highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission.

Check out the duties and responsibilities section below, along with the qualifications section to see if you are eligible. Now is the time to make your move, along with excellent base pay, location pay, exceptional benefits, and job stability, USBP is offering up to $60,000 in additional incentives to newly appointed Agents (see details below).

DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE INCENTIVES – SEE SALARY SECTION BELOW

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Duty assignments available at the time of offer may include the Southwest Border, including prioritized locations.   

U.S. Border Patrol determines duty assignments at the time of offer based on operational needs, which may or may not align with candidates’ first-choice preferences. Relocation may be required.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring immediately for these full-time, career Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) opportunities.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary for newly appointed law enforcement Border Patrol Agents varies from:

Base Salary: GL-9/GS-11, $63,148 - $120,145 per year

Locality Pay: Varies by duty location.

              Overtime Pay: Up to 25%

Duty location impacts pay rates; locality pay for federal law enforcement is higher in some locations than others. A fully trained BPA may be eligible for up to an additional 25% of base pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014. This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression from GL-9 to GS-11 to GS-12. You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without re-applying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in the lower grade level.

All Border Patrol Agents may select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health and insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan that is similar to traditional and ROTH 401(k) offerings.

*Recruitment Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents (as defined in 5 CFR 575.102) will be offered up to a $20,000 incentive. The first $10,000 will be paid upon successful completion of the Border Patrol Academy, with the remaining $10,000 awarded for accepting a prioritized location.  Prioritized locations include Sierra Blanca, TX; Presidio, TX; Sanderson, TX; Comstock, TX; Lordsburg, NM; Freer, TX; Hebbronville, TX; Ajo, AZ.

*Retention Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents may also qualify for up to $40,000 in additional incentives distributed over their first four years.

Duty Locations: You will be asked to select your preferred location for one of the following mission critical locations:

• Big Bend Sector Stations - *Presidio, Van Horn, *Sanderson, Alpine, *Sierra Blanca, Marfa
• Buffalo Sector Stations - Wellesley Island
• Del Rio Sector Stations - Del Rio, Brackettville, *Comstock, Eagle Pass North, Eagle Pass South, Carrizo Springs, Uvalde
• El Paso Sector Stations - Alamogordo, Clint, Deming, El Paso, Fort Hancock, Las Cruces, *Lordsburg, Santa Teresa, Ysleta
• El Centro Sector Stations - El Centro, Indio, Calexico
• Grand Forks Sector Stations - Pembina
• Havre Sector Stations - Havre, Malta, Plentywood, Scobey, Sweetgrass
• Houlton Sector Stations - Calais, Fort Fairfield, Jackman, Rangeley, Van Buren
• Laredo Sector Stations - Laredo South, Cotulla, *Hebbronville, Laredo West, *Freer, Laredo North, Zapata
• Rio Grande Valley Sector Stations - Rio Grande City, Fort Brown, McAllen, Brownsville, Falfurrias, Weslaco, Kingsville, Harlingen
• San Diego Sector Stations - Boulevard, Brownfield, Campo, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, Murrieta, San Clemente
• Spokane Sector Stations - Colville, Curlew, Metaline Falls, Oroville
• Swanton Sector Stations - Beecher Falls, Burke, Champlain, Newport, Richford
• Tucson Sector Stations - *Ajo, Tucson, Nogales, Douglas, Brian A Terry, Sonoita, Casa Grande, Three Points Substation, Willcox
• Yuma Sector Stations - Blythe, Yuma, Wellton

Duties and Responsibilities:

As a BPA, you will be part of our 60,000+ workforce that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation’s economic prosperity. Being a BPA makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession.

Typical assignments include:

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Preventing and apprehending aliens and smugglers of aliens at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions to include using infrared scopes during night operations.
• Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband.
• Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks.
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets such as vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles for the accomplishment of the USBP Mission.

Qualifications:

GL-9: You qualify for the GL-9 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:

• Performing physical searches of detained individuals, their vehicles, and their immediate surroundings for weapons, contraband, currency, and other evidence.
• Apprehending, physically restraining, or working with law enforcement officials to identify or apprehend violators of state, federal, or immigration laws.
• Proficient in the use of firearms, preparing investigative reports, serving court orders (e.g., warrants, subpoenas, etc.), and gathering evidence for criminal cases prosecuted through the court system.

If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GS-11 grade level.

GS-11: You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, with the authority granted by the state or government to enforce laws, make arrests, and investigate crimes, performing primary duties in an official law enforcement capacity such as:

• Utilizing intelligence information to track illegal operations, criminal activity, threats to our nation, and/or contraband while serving as a state, federal, or military law enforcement official.
• Leading investigations of fraud, contraband, criminal activity, threats to our nation, and/or illegal operations to determine sources and patterns while serving as a state, federal, or military law enforcement official.
• Apprehending violators of state, federal, or immigration laws by utilizing various forms of complex technology that include surveillance, detection, situation awareness systems, and/or communications equipment.

The above experience will be applied in connection with the following: Make arrests and exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms; deal effectively with people in a courteous manner in connection with law enforcement matters; analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions; or develop and maintain contact with a network of informants.

There are no education substitutions for the GL-9 or GS-11 grade-level Border Patrol Agent opportunities.

Other Requirements:

Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.

Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency (including protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.

Age Restriction: In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions. Candidates must be referred for selection to the Border Patrol Agent position before reaching their 40th birthday in accordance with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03. The age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving or have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement (non-military) position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d).

Veterans’ Preference: You may also be eligible for an excepted service Veterans’ Recruitment Appointment (VRA). The age restriction does not apply if you are Veterans' Preference eligible.

Formal Training: After you are hired, you will be detailed to the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, New Mexico, for approximately six (6) months of intensive instruction in immigration and nationality laws, law enforcement, and USBP-specific operations, driver training, physical techniques, firearms, and other courses. Border Patrol work requires the ability to speak and read Spanish, as well as English. Border Patrol Agents will be provided training to become proficient in the Spanish language at the Academy.

How to Apply:

Click the Apply button on this site. You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network registration page. For Position of Interest, select Border Patrol Agent, and then complete the pre-screening questions.

You’ll then receive a link(s) to the BPA Job Opening Announcements (JOAs) on USAJOBS, the federal government’s official employment site, to complete your application. Be certain to review ALL details of the job opportunity announcement and follow all instructions in the application process, including items (resume, transcripts, etc.) to submit. You will be evaluated based on your resume, supporting documents, and the BPA Entrance Exam.

If you have questions about the application process, contact a recruiter through the U.S. Border Patrol page: /s/usbp.

NOTE: As a subscriber to the CBP Talent Network, you’ll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with CBP.

A MISSION WORTHY OF A CAREER!

If you’re looking for “just a job,” then stop reading right now. But, if you’re looking for a long-term federal law enforcement career, one that makes a difference every day to our country and its citizens, then the U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) would like you to take the first step to becoming an entry level Border Patrol Agent. 

USBP is hiring immediately to fill full-time,entry-level, career positions in federal law enforcement where your prior experience in public safety, security, military police or law enforcement may qualify. Train and work with an elite team of professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and sense of purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission of protecting America. 

Now is the time to make your move because, along with excellent base pay, exceptional benefits, and job stability, USBP is offering up to $60,000 in additional incentives (see details below).

Salary and Benefits

Annual base salary for newly appointed BPAs varies per grade, as follows: GL-5/GL-7 $51,632 - $92,219 per year. Border Patrol Agents are eligible to select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health, dental and other insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional ROTH 401(k) offering.

*Recruitment Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents (as defined in 5 CFR 575.102) will be eligible for up to $20,000 in incentives. The first $10,000 will be paid upon successful completion of the Border Patrol Academy, with the remaining $10,000 awarded for accepting a prioritized location such as Sierra Blanca, Presidio, Sanderson, Comstock, Freer or Hebbronville, TX; Lordsburg, NM; or Ajo, AZ.

*Retention Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents may also qualify for up to $40,000 in additional incentives distributed over their first four years.

Duty Locations

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Duty assignments available at the time of offer may include the Southwest Border, including prioritized locations.

U.S. Border Patrol determines duty assignments at the time of offer based on operational needs, which may or may not align with candidates’ first-choice preferences. RELOCATION MAY BE REQUIRED. 

Duty location impacts pay rates; locality pay for federal law enforcement is higher in some locations than others. A fully trained BPA may be eligible for up to an additional 25% of base pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014. This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression of GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, GS-11, and GS-12. You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without reapplying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in each grade level. 

Duty Locations: You will be asked to select your preferred location for one of the following mission critical locations:

• Big Bend Sector Stations - *Presidio, Van Horn, *Sanderson, Alpine, *Sierra Blanca, Marfa

• Buffalo Sector Stations - Wellesley Island

• Del Rio Sector Stations - Del Rio, Brackettville, *Comstock, Eagle Pass North, Eagle Pass South, Carrizo Springs, Uvalde

• El Paso Sector Stations - Alamogordo, Clint, Deming, El Paso, Fort Hancock, Las Cruces, *Lordsburg, Santa Teresa, Ysleta

• El Centro Sector Stations - El Centro, Indio, Calexico

• Grand Forks Sector Stations - Pembina

• Havre Sector Stations - Havre, Malta, Plentywood, Scobey, Sweetgrass

• Houlton Sector Stations - Calais, Fort Fairfield, Jackman, Rangeley, Van Buren

• Laredo Sector Stations - Laredo South, Cotulla, *Hebbronville, Laredo West, *Freer, Laredo North, Zapata

• Rio Grande Valley Sector Stations - Rio Grande City, Fort Brown, McAllen, Brownsville, Falfurrias, Weslaco, Kingsville, Harlingen

• San Diego Sector Stations - Boulevard, Brownfield, Campo, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, Murrieta, San Clemente

• Spokane Sector Stations - Colville, Curlew, Metaline Falls, Oroville

• Swanton Sector Stations - Beecher Falls, Burke, Champlain, Newport, Richford

• Tucson Sector Stations - *Ajo, Tucson, Nogales, Douglas, Brian A Terry, Sonoita, Casa Grande, Three Points Substation, Willcox

• Yuma Sector Stations - Blythe, Yuma, Wellton

Duties and Responsibilities

As a BPA, you will be part of our 60,000+ workforce that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation’s economic prosperity. Being a BPA makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession. 

Typical assignments include: 

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and custom laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers of noncitizens at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions to include using infrared scopes during night operations
• Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband
• Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets such as vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles for the accomplishment of the USBP Mission.

Qualifications

You qualify for the GL-5 grade level if you possess one of the following: 

Experience: One (1) year of general work experience that demonstrates the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations; to learn regulations, methods, and techniques through classroom training and/or on-the-job instruction; and the ability to gather concise information through questioning, observation, and examination of documents and records; OR 

Education Substitution: A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; OR 

Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of general work experience AND successfully completed college education. This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application. 

You qualify for the GL-7 grade level if you possess one of the following: 

Experience: One year of specialized work experience that shows you have the skills necessary to: 

• Make sound judgments and decisions in the use of firearms.
• Deal effectively with people in a courteous and tactful manner in connection with law enforcement matters.
• Analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions where you will be expected to make arrests after the completion of required training and apply these skills in a law enforcement capacity such as criminal code enforcement, determining violations of laws, correctional or rehabilitation work involving criminal offenders, security, military, etc.

The above experience will be applied in connection with the following: Make arrests and exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms; deal effectively with people in a courteous manner in connection with law enforcement matters; analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions; or develop and maintain contact with a network of informants.

Education Substitution for the GL-7 grade level: A bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, which is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average (i.e., GPA of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0), or (3) honor society membership. Or will receive a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement. Or one full year of graduate-level education in a field of study related to law enforcement (e.g., criminal justice, homeland security, justice studies, law enforcement, courts and judicial systems, forensic technology, forensic psychology, or corrections and rehabilitation) from an accredited college or university; OR 

A Combination of Experience and Education: This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application. 

Note: If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GL-9 and or GS-11 grade level. Please refer to the BPA GL-9 - 11 announcement.

Other Requirements

Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position. 

Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency (includes protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years. 

Age Restriction: In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions. Candidates must be referred for selection to the Border Patrol Agent position before reaching their 40th birthday in accordance with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03. The age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving or have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement (non-military)

A MISSION WORTHY OF A CAREER!

If you’re looking for “just a job,” then stop reading right now. But, if you’re looking for a long-term federal law enforcement career, one that makes a difference every day to our country and its citizens, then the U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) would like you to take the first step to becoming an entry level Border Patrol Agent. 

USBP is hiring immediately to fill full-time,entry-level, career positions in federal law enforcement where your prior experience in public safety, security, military police or law enforcement may qualify. Train and work with an elite team of professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and sense of purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission of protecting America. 

Now is the time to make your move because, along with excellent base pay, exceptional benefits, and job stability, USBP is offering up to $60,000 in additional incentives (see details below).

Salary and Benefits

Annual base salary for newly appointed BPAs varies per grade, as follows: GL-5/GL-7 $51,632 - $92,219 per year. Border Patrol Agents are eligible to select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health, dental and other insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional ROTH 401(k) offering.

*Recruitment Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents (as defined in 5 CFR 575.102) will be eligible for up to $20,000 in incentives. The first $10,000 will be paid upon successful completion of the Border Patrol Academy, with the remaining $10,000 awarded for accepting a prioritized location such as Sierra Blanca, Presidio, Sanderson, Comstock, Freer or Hebbronville, TX; Lordsburg, NM; or Ajo, AZ.

*Retention Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents may also qualify for up to $40,000 in additional incentives distributed over their first four years.

Duty Locations

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Duty assignments available at the time of offer may include the Southwest Border, including prioritized locations.

U.S. Border Patrol determines duty assignments at the time of offer based on operational needs, which may or may not align with candidates’ first-choice preferences. RELOCATION MAY BE REQUIRED. 

Duty location impacts pay rates; locality pay for federal law enforcement is higher in some locations than others. A fully trained BPA may be eligible for up to an additional 25% of base pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014. This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression of GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, GS-11, and GS-12. You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without reapplying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in each grade level. 

Duty Locations: You will be asked to select your preferred location for one of the following mission critical locations:

• Big Bend Sector Stations - *Presidio, Van Horn, *Sanderson, Alpine, *Sierra Blanca, Marfa

• Buffalo Sector Stations - Wellesley Island

• Del Rio Sector Stations - Del Rio, Brackettville, *Comstock, Eagle Pass North, Eagle Pass South, Carrizo Springs, Uvalde

• El Paso Sector Stations - Alamogordo, Clint, Deming, El Paso, Fort Hancock, Las Cruces, *Lordsburg, Santa Teresa, Ysleta

• El Centro Sector Stations - El Centro, Indio, Calexico

• Grand Forks Sector Stations - Pembina

• Havre Sector Stations - Havre, Malta, Plentywood, Scobey, Sweetgrass

• Houlton Sector Stations - Calais, Fort Fairfield, Jackman, Rangeley, Van Buren

• Laredo Sector Stations - Laredo South, Cotulla, *Hebbronville, Laredo West, *Freer, Laredo North, Zapata

• Rio Grande Valley Sector Stations - Rio Grande City, Fort Brown, McAllen, Brownsville, Falfurrias, Weslaco, Kingsville, Harlingen

• San Diego Sector Stations - Boulevard, Brownfield, Campo, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, Murrieta, San Clemente

• Spokane Sector Stations - Colville, Curlew, Metaline Falls, Oroville

• Swanton Sector Stations - Beecher Falls, Burke, Champlain, Newport, Richford

• Tucson Sector Stations - *Ajo, Tucson, Nogales, Douglas, Brian A Terry, Sonoita, Casa Grande, Three Points Substation, Willcox

• Yuma Sector Stations - Blythe, Yuma, Wellton

Duties and Responsibilities

As a BPA, you will be part of our 60,000+ workforce that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation’s economic prosperity. Being a BPA makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession. 

Typical assignments include: 

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and custom laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers of noncitizens at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions to include using infrared scopes during night operations
• Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband
• Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets such as vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles for the accomplishment of the USBP Mission.

Qualifications

You qualify for the GL-5 grade level if you possess one of the following: 

Experience: One (1) year of general work experience that demonstrates the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations; to learn regulations, methods, and techniques through classroom training and/or on-the-job instruction; and the ability to gather concise information through questioning, observation, and examination of documents and records; OR 

Education Substitution: A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; OR 

Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of general work experience AND successfully completed college education. This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application. 

You qualify for the GL-7 grade level if you possess one of the following: 

Experience: One year of specialized work experience that shows you have the skills necessary to: 

• Make sound judgments and decisions in the use of firearms.
• Deal effectively with people in a courteous and tactful manner in connection with law enforcement matters.
• Analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions where you will be expected to make arrests after the completion of required training and apply these skills in a law enforcement capacity such as criminal code enforcement, determining violations of laws, correctional or rehabilitation work involving criminal offenders, security, military, etc.

The above experience will be applied in connection with the following: Make arrests and exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms; deal effectively with people in a courteous manner in connection with law enforcement matters; analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions; or develop and maintain contact with a network of informants.

Education Substitution for the GL-7 grade level: A bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, which is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average (i.e., GPA of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0), or (3) honor society membership. Or will receive a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement. Or one full year of graduate-level education in a field of study related to law enforcement (e.g., criminal justice, homeland security, justice studies, law enforcement, courts and judicial systems, forensic technology, forensic psychology, or corrections and rehabilitation) from an accredited college or university; OR 

A Combination of Experience and Education: This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application. 

Note: If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GL-9 and or GS-11 grade level. Please refer to the BPA GL-9 - 11 announcement.

Other Requirements

Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position. 

Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency (includes protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years. 

Age Restriction: In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions. Candidates must be referred for selection to the Border Patrol Agent position before reaching their 40th birthday in accordance with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03. The age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving or have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement (non-military)