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Bustos and Associates

Job Summary We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Medical Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in supporting our medical staff .The Medical Assistant will assist with both clinical and administrative tasks, ensuring smooth operations and effective patient management.DutiesMedical Assistant will be responsible for but not limited to the following :<ul><li>Triage patients .</li><li>Prepare medical records.</li><li>Provide clinical help and assist during medical examinations.</li><li>Optimizes patients' satisfaction, provider time , and treatment room utilization by scheduling appointments in person or by telephone.</li><li>Maintain patient records, including updating medical histories and documenting vital signs.</li><li>Provide medical administrative support by scheduling appointments, managing patient flow, and handling correspondence.</li><li>Ensure compliance with office policies and procedures while maintaining a safe and clean working environment.</li><li>As a Medical Assistant, you will be preparing for each patient visit by preparing charts and pulling notes before arrival, providing routine support alongside Doctors and medical /office staff.</li><li>Prepare and clean treatment rooms .</li><li>The ideal candidate has strong customer service skills and an interest in learning more about a working medical environment.</li><li>Assist in answering phones , perform data entry and processing.</li><li>Collects urine samples for testing.</li><li>Draws blood samples safely and sends them to the laboratory without contamination.</li></ul>Skills<ul><li>Previous experience as a Medical Assistant or in a similar role is preferred.</li><li>Knowledge of medical office procedures and medical billing.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Strong organizational and planning skills.</li><li>Proficiency in EMR systems .</li><li>Experience handling and conducting high amounts of calls is highly desirable.</li><li>Strong experience verifying insurance and handling prior authorizations is highly preferred.</li><li>Spanish speaking highly preferred.</li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>High school diploma or equivalent (Required)</li><li>BLS Certification (Required)</li><li>Certified Medical Assistant desired</li><li>Medical assisting certification(s)</li><li>Phlebotomy certification desired</li><li>Medical billing and coding experience</li><li>Excellent customer service skills</li><li>Strong attention in details</li><li>An ideal candidate would have at least one year of medical assisting or other healthcare experience, an understanding of medical terminology and medical coding/billing, and is proficient with a computer.</li></ul>ABILITY TO COMMUTE<ul><li>Washington DC</li><li>Virginia</li></ul>Job Types: Part-time, PRNPay: From $18.40 per hourWork Location: In person

Medical Assistant

Children's National Hospital

<div>Kids Are Our Everything. 
 
Department
10234 Electrophysiology 
 
Pay Range
$87,172.80 - $145,267.20 
 
Shift: Mon - Fri, Part-time (20 hrs/week) 
 
Who We Are:
Children&rsquo;s National has become a destination for families around the country for diagnosis and treatment of heart rhythm disorders and congenital heart diseases. In addition to our electrophysiology physicians, our team includes specially trained pediatric arrhythmia nurses.
Collaboration among our heart specialists is central to what we do. We work with other departments and clinics throughout the Heart and Lung Center to ensure our patients receive the most comprehensive, specialized care possible.
About the Role:
The Clinical Program Coordinator will successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation at CNMC. Will coordinate nursing care and services for patients and family members in specific healthcare specialty encounters by telephonic, electronic, in person, and/or by mail. Will consult with physicians, and other healthcare providers to resolve health concerns. 
 
All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, CNMC Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. CNMC support the development of RN relationships within the community, specifically those relationships associated with the health and wellbeing of the community at large. Responsible to lead the activities of the patient care delivery team for specific patient population. Provide continuous accountability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate clinical care and ensure that continuity of care is maintained. 
 
What You'll Bring:
Minimum Education
 
Bachelor's Degree (Required)
 
 
Minimum Work Experience
 
5 years of nursing experience. Minimum of one-year recent pediatric experience in a comparable setting. Minimum of one-year of demonstrated nursing leadership experience for example as a charge nurse, educator, preceptor, council chair/member advancement on the clinical ladder or comparable positions. (Required)
 
 
Functional Accountabilities:
 
 
Professional Practice
<ul><li>Participate in/support Shared Nursing Leadership.
</li><li>Contribute to the sustainability and advancement of nursing excellence which translates into on-going Magnet designation.
</li><li>Participate, contribute to internal/external committees, professional organizations, community activities.
</li><li>Accountable to support/participate in the Division of Nursing&rsquo;s performance improvement process.
</li><li>Identify, define, and report on measures consistent with Nurse Sensitive Indicators (NSIs) for Ambulatory Nursing Practice.
</li><li>Integrate evidence-based practice and research into practice.
</li><li>Assist physicians and other professional providers to maintain appropriate cost and desired patient outcomes.
</li></ul>Safety
<ul><li>Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
</li><li>Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
</li><li>Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
</li><li>Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
</li><li>Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
</li><li>Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
</li></ul>Patient Family-Centered Care
<ul><li>Plan to consult and collaborate with patients, families' physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other professional colleagues; involve patients and families in shared decision making; advocate for patient and family; accessing relevant health services.
</li><li>Responsible and having the authority and accountability for clinical care for specific patient population and area workflow; develop pertinent goals based on patient response to illness, health promotion and program expected outcomes; implement suitable, evidence-based nursing interventions; provide careful and complete documentation of care provided.
</li><li>Use the nursing process in the clinic setting and in tele-health services to assess patient problems and concerns; critically analyze and integrate subjective and objective data.
</li><li>Provide health education based on the patient /family learning preferences throughout a patient&rsquo;s disease trajectory or health promotion; utilize expertise in cultural competency to enhance relationships, processes, and outcomes for patients/families.
</li><li>Engage opportunities to act in the best interest of the patient/family, building trust and confidence, while upholding moral and legal standards of due care.
</li><li>Coordinate mechanisms across systems, institutions, and community to provide continuity of care for wellness needs or health concerns; direct and participate in the development of patient care policies and protocols in order to advise and guide practice.
</li></ul>Resources and Work Environment
<ul><li>Establish and maintain medical equipment and supplies, include a plan to promote safe and effective use of equipment.
</li><li>Ensure regulatory requirements are met and area is in a constant state of readiness in area of practice; keep update on the application of health informatics systems such as diagnosis and treatment technology linked to patient care.
</li><li>Apply knowledge of operations, financial principles, and resources to ensure quality and appropriate care services are delivered in a cost effective and safe manner.
</li><li>Responsible to enhance knowledge, skills and abilities in areas in clinical, legal, regulatory and cultural competence associated with patient population and community relevant care.
</li><li>Employ critical attributes of effective collaboration to create, promote, and maintain an environment that supports successful partnership and high-performance team outcomes.
</li></ul>Partners for Excellence
<ul><li>Facilitate interdisciplinary patient care rounds/conferences to review treatment goals and optimize outcomes.
</li><li>Ensure time, schedule and alternate coverage accuracy in meeting patients/families care and personal needs; participate in cross coverage of other areas providing clinical care when the special needs arise.
</li><li>Direct the flow of patients and staff to assure patients are adequately managed and the care environment is running smoothly.
</li><li>Work in collaboration with professional staff including RNs, LPNs, PCTs and other unlicensed assistive personnel as manifested in the state practice act/guidelines and CNMC job descriptions.
</li><li>Communicate and escalate clinical/administrative issues as appropriate to levels of individuals assigned for resolution.
</li><li>Participate in the peer review for staff.
</li></ul>Benefits That Support You:
<ul><li>Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
</li><li>Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
</li><li>Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
</li><li>Employer-paid life, AD&amp;D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
</li><li>Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.
</li></ul>Why Join Us:
<ul><li>Nationally Recognized Excellence &ndash; Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children&rsquo;s Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News &amp; World Report.
</li><li>Leading Pediatric Care &ndash; One of the largest and most comprehensive children&rsquo;s hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting-edge treatments.
</li><li>Innovation &amp; Research &ndash; A premier academic medical center with a strong commitment to pediatric research, education, and advancing the future of child health. 
</li></ul> 
The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children&rsquo;s National believes an individual&rsquo;s base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children&rsquo;s National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual&rsquo;s combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children&rsquo;s National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible. 
 
Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The &ldquo;Know Your Rights&rdquo; poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your RightsPay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster. 
 
Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a &ldquo;drug-free&rdquo; work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.</div>

Electrophysiology Clinical Program Coordinator (RN) - Part Time (20 hrs/week)

Nationwide IT Services

<div>Lead Developer, Senior 
Location: Washington, DC Metropolitan Area 
Employment Type: Full-Time 
Clearance Requirement: Must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a Tier 2 (Moderate Risk) Public Trust background investigation before contract performance. 
 
The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) is an independent U.S. federal agency dedicated to fostering productive labor-management relationships and helping employers and labor unions resolve workplace disputes without the need for strikes, lockouts, or litigation. Through mediation, arbitration, conflict prevention, and collaborative training programs, FMCS helps improve communication and cooperative problem-solving while administering labor relations programs under federal law to support stable, productive workplaces nationwide. 
 
Position Overview 
Nationwide IT Services (NIS) is seeking an accomplished Senior Lead Developer to provide technical leadership and hands-on software engineering support for a Federal Application Development and Support Services (ADSS) program. This individual will lead software development activities across multiple enterprise applications, mentor development teams, establish engineering best practices, and deliver secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions supporting mission-critical business systems. 
The Senior Lead Developer will collaborate closely with the Program Manager, Technical Lead / Solution Architect, Government stakeholders, cybersecurity personnel, business analysts, and DevSecOps engineers to support application modernization, cloud migration, operations and maintenance, and the development of new enterprise capabilities. 
 
Key Responsibilities<ul><li>
Serve as the senior technical lead for application development, software engineering, and system enhancement activities.
</li><li>Lead Agile software development teams through all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
</li><li>Design, develop, test, document, and maintain enterprise applications supporting Federal business operations.
</li><li>Translate functional requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions.
</li><li>Lead code reviews and establish coding standards, development practices, and quality assurance processes.
</li><li>Mentor developers and foster continuous improvement across the development team.
</li><li>Develop and maintain RESTful APIs, web services, backend services, and enterprise integrations.
</li><li>Build and enhance Microsoft 365, Power Platform, SharePoint Online, Azure, and .NET-based solutions.
</li><li>Support application modernization and migration from legacy platforms to cloud-native architectures.
</li><li>Collaborate with DevSecOps engineers to implement CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, source control, and deployment automation.
</li><li>Troubleshoot complex application issues and perform root cause analysis.
</li><li>Optimize application performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
</li><li>Develop technical documentation, software design documents, run books, and configuration artifacts.
</li><li>Support Authority to Operate (ATO), vulnerability remediation, secure coding, and cybersecurity compliance activities.
</li><li>Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily standups, demonstrations, retrospectives, and release planning.
</li><li>Work closely with business stakeholders to evaluate enhancement requests and recommend technical solutions.
</li><li>Assist in estimating development effort, technical planning, and release scheduling.
</li></ul>Required Qualifications<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related discipline.
</li><li>Minimum of 8 years of enterprise software development experience.
</li><li>Minimum 5 years supporting Federal Government IT systems.
</li><li>Minimum 3 years serving in a Lead Developer or Technical Lead role.
</li><li>Extensive experience developing enterprise web applications using Microsoft technologies.
</li><li>Strong understanding of Agile software development methodologies.
</li><li>Experience mentoring software developers and leading technical teams.
</li><li>Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills.
</li></ul>Desired Certifications 
One or more of the following certifications are highly desirable:<ul><li>
Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate
</li><li>Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate
</li><li>Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
</li><li>Certified Scrum Developer (CSD)
</li><li>Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
</li><li>SAFe Practitioner
</li><li>Security+ (preferred)
</li></ul>Technical Skills 
Candidates should possess strong experience in many of the following technologies: 
Programming Languages<ul><li>
C#
</li><li>.NET Framework
</li><li>.NET Core / .NET
</li><li>ASP.NET MVC
</li><li>ASP.NET Core
</li><li>JavaScript
</li><li>TypeScript
</li><li>HTML5
</li><li>CSS3
</li><li>SQL
</li><li>PowerShell
</li></ul>Microsoft Technologies<ul><li>
Microsoft Azure Government
</li><li>Microsoft Azure
</li><li>Microsoft 365
</li><li>SharePoint Online
</li><li>Microsoft Teams
</li><li>Power Apps
</li><li>Power Automate
</li><li>Power Pages
</li><li>Power BI
</li><li>Dataverse
</li></ul>Database Technologies<ul><li>
Microsoft SQL Server
</li><li>PostgreSQL
</li><li>Entity Framework
</li><li>Database design
</li><li>Stored procedures
</li><li>Performance tuning
</li></ul>Cloud &amp; DevSecOps<ul><li>
Azure DevOps
</li><li>Git
</li><li>GitHub
</li><li>CI/CD pipelines
</li><li>Automated testing
</li><li>Release management
</li><li>Infrastructure as Code (preferred)
</li></ul>Development Practices<ul><li>
REST APIs
</li><li>Microservices
</li><li>Object-Oriented Programming
</li><li>Secure coding
</li><li>Unit testing
</li><li>Integration testing
</li><li>Performance optimization
</li><li>Code reviews
</li></ul>Security<ul><li>
Secure SDLC
</li><li>FISMA
</li><li>NIST SP 800-53
</li><li>ATO support
</li><li>Vulnerability remediation
</li><li>Identity and Access Management
</li><li>Application security</li><li>
Why Join Nationwide IT Services? 
Nationwide IT Services is a trusted government contractor supporting Department of Defense customers. Join us to work on high-impact cybersecurity missions with experienced professionals in a collaborative, growth-focused environment. 
 
Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer match; paid holidays; PTO (sick/vacation); commuter benefits; an employee assistance program (EAP); educational reimbursement; and Pet Insurance. 
 
Nationwide IT Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, disability, or protected veteran status. 
 
Salary range $130,000 to $240,000 annually 
The salary range is a general guideline. We consider several factors when determining base salary offers, including the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's experience, education, and skills, and current market conditions. 
</li></ul>
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Lead Developer, Senior

DataAnnotation

<div>
 
 About The Job
 
 
 
 We are looking for an existing Professional to help train AI models.
 
 
 
 Physicians &amp; Advanced Practice Clinicians
 
 
 
 In this role you will need to be an expert in healthcare. We are interested in a wide range of expertise, so relevant backgrounds include:
 
 
 Physicians of all specialties (e.g., Internists, Cardiologists, Oncologists), Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Certified Nurse-Midwives, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Registered Nurses.
 
 
 
 Therapists
 
 
 
 Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Respiratory Therapists, Athletic Trainers, Massage/Recreational Therapists.
 
 
 
 Diagnostic &amp; Laboratory Professionals
 
 
 
 Radiologic Technologists, Sonographers, MRI &amp; Nuclear Medicine Technologists, Medical Laboratory Scientists, Phlebotomists, Histology &amp; Genetics Technicians.
 
 
 
 Public Health &amp; Specialized Roles
 
 
 
 Dietitians/Nutritionists, Genetic Counselors, Epidemiologists, Public Health Nurses.
 
 
 
 Advantages Of Contracting With Us
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 You'll be able to choose which projects you want to work on and when
 </li>
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 You work on your own schedule, on your own computer, from the comfort of your own home
 </li>
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 Projects are paid hourly starting at $50-$100+/hr, with bonus rates available on some projects
 
 
 </li>
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 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 Give AI chatbots diverse and complex healthcare related problems and evaluate their outputs
 </li>
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 Evaluate the quality produced by AI models for correctness and performance
 </li>
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 Ensure the medical accuracy of model performance
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Fluency in English (native or bilingual level)
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 A current or in progress medical degree
 
 
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 Note: Payment is made via PayPal. We will never ask for any money from you. PayPal will handle any currency conversions from USD. Only applicants in the United States will be considered for this role. This is an independent contractor position.
 
 
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Physician Assistant - AI Trainer

<div>
 Overview VTG is seeking a Program Manager in Washington, DC, to support our Navy customer. What will you do? As a Program Manager, you will lead the overall planning, direction and success of a major program focused on U.S. Navy systems development efforts. The program is a large, multi-year effort, with short-term and long-range projects and tasks. PM responsibilities include direct and regular customer engagement; formulating, guiding, and directing technical activities; assessing and applying qualified personnel and financial resources; training and development of team members; establishing and controlling program milestones, schedules, budgets and costs; and overseeing preparation and submittal of accurate and quality deliverables.The PM may also contribute to company business development projects and initiatives, providing strategic and technical insight and composition. Do you have what it takes?
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor's degree in any technical-related field or engineering field and 15 years professional experience related to U.S. Navy or Department of War (DoW) systems development and integration, or.
 </li>
 <li>
 Master's degree in a relevant field and ten years of relevant experience.
 </li>
 <li>
 Project Management Professional (PMP) or DAWIA III in Program Management.
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent communication and briefing skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 Program Management experience running a large support services contract with subcontractors.
 </li>
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 Experience with cost, schedule and performance management of professional services contract.
 </li>
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 Must have and maintain a DoD Secret clearance. Preferred Skills:
 </li>
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 CSM (Certified Scrum Master) or PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner).
 </li>
 <li>
 Foreign Military Sales (FMS) familiarity.
 </li>
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 Knowledge of various Combat System Elements.
 </li>
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 Surface Navy operational experience a plus.
 </li>
 <li>
 Position contingent upon contract award* VTG's estimated starting pay range is $130,000-$220,000 which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.
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 </ul>
</div>

Program Manager with Security Clearance

DEF-LOGIX

<div>Location: Washington, DC (On-site) 
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Penetration Testing, Software Assurance, and Vulnerability Assessment Engineer to provide technical expertise in penetration testing, software assurance, vulnerability assessment, and cybersecurity engineering. The successful candidate will support the identification, assessment, and mitigation of security vulnerabilities across enterprise, cloud, hybrid, and cross-domain environments while ensuring alignment with Federal cybersecurity requirements and best practices.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience performing penetration testing using automated tools, supporting secure engineering initiatives, and strengthening the overall cybersecurity posture of mission-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Perform penetration testing using a range of automated tools to identify and validate security vulnerabilities.</li>
<li>Conduct software assurance activities to evaluate and improve application security.</li>
<li>Perform vulnerability assessments and recommend appropriate remediation strategies.</li>
<li>Support security patch management activities to reduce cybersecurity risk.</li>
<li>Provide cybersecurity engineering support for secure cloud and hybrid environments.</li>
<li>Support cybersecurity activities involving Cross Domain Solutions (CDS).</li>
<li>Develop technical findings, risk assessments, and remediation recommendations.</li>
<li>Collaborate with Government stakeholders and technical teams to improve system security and resilience.</li>
<li>Support the implementation of cybersecurity best practices across enterprise environments.</li>
</ul>
Minimum Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Minimum 10 years of demonstrated cybersecurity experience.</li>
<li>At least 2 years of recent experience in each of the following areas:</li>
<li>Software assurance</li>
<li>Penetration testing using a range of automated tools</li>
<li>Vulnerability assessment</li>
<li>Security patch management</li>
<li>Secure cloud and hybrid engineering</li>
<li>Cross Domain Solutions (CDS)</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating cybersecurity vulnerabilities.</li>
<li>One of the following qualification paths:</li>
<li>Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certifications, in good standing; or</li>
<li>Comparable demonstrable experience.</li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Current or prior experience supporting the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience working within DHS organizations or supporting DHS penetration testing, software assurance, and vulnerability assessment initiatives is highly preferred.</li></ul></div>

Senior Penetration Testing, Software Assurance and Vulnerability

Department of Natural Resources

Description Klickitat Assistant Fire Management Officer (AFMO), Wildland Fire Management Specialist (WFMSpec) Relocation Compensation may be available and considered Salary: $4,517.00 - $6,075.00 Monthly Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 7/14/26. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible. Responsibilities: Preparedness <ul><li>Under the guidance of the Unit Fire Management Officer (FMO), plans and implements training for seasonal crews and interagency cooperators. Instructs seasonal and permanent staff and private contractors as appropriate. Assists with developing the Unit&rsquo;s annual preparedness review. Plans and provides drills and training exercises on a regular basis to the seasonal staff. Ensures safe working practices are followed and holds regular safety meetings and after-action reviews with the seasonal staff.</li></ul>Wildfire Suppression <ul><li>Assist with providing supervision and oversight for staff in fire suppression at the unit level. Protects human life and natural resources on department-protected lands while minimizing resource loss and fire costs. Suppression duties in the local unit can vary from acting as initial attack Incident Commander (IC), generating transition plans to incoming IC&rsquo;s or teams, attending Agency Representative meetings, or drafting and inspecting turn-back standards. Establishes Unified Command and works cooperatively with other fire protection authorities when working on joint jurisdiction fires.</li><li>Works closely with other agencies and/or management teams in coordinating fire suppression activities adjacent to the district. Often required to work long, irregular hours on workdays, weekends, day or night. These duties may involve fieldwork requiring physical performance calling for above average endurance and superior conditioning. Participates in statewide fire suppression activities.</li></ul>Supervision <ul><li>Supervises 2 Wildland Fire Management Supervisors, 2 Seasonal Engine Leads, and 6 Seasonal Firefighters in daily activities. This includes training, pre-suppression work projects, and fire regulatory duties.</li><li>Responsible for assigning and directing seasonal positions in their work activities.</li></ul>Prescribed Fire, Community Resiliency, and Forest Health <ul><li>Prescribed Fire Support &ndash; Leads and supervises crew to conduct site fuels and fire effects data collection, unit preparation, assist with burn plan writing, community outreach, and Rx burn implementation support to include firing, holding, burn boss, etc.</li><li>Community Resilience &ndash; Assist the Fire Management Officer and supervise crew to conduct home ignition zone assessments as part of Wildfire Ready Neighbors or independent requests from landowners and/or communities. In addition to Home Ignition Zone assessments, crew members may participate in community education days, plan and participate in community outreach and prevention events, and participate with local cooperators on community outreach projects.</li><li>Forest Health Treatment support &ndash; Leads and supervises crew to conduct non-commercial thinning and slash abatement, project layout, and compliance in coordination with State Lands and Landowner Assistance staff. Supports forest health project layout, tree marking, road brushing, and GPS data collection surveys. Assists with timber sales, layout, marking, forest cruising, and road maintenance.</li></ul>Assists the Unit in delivering the Region&rsquo;s Fire Regulation &amp; Prevention Programs in the Fire Unit <ul><li>Ensure the silvicultural burning program (RCW 76.04.205) (WAC 332-24-201, 205, 211, 221) is implemented in a fashion which establishes consistency with the Smoke Management Plan in the Fire Unit. Maximize opportunities for landowners to use pile burning as a safe and effective means of fuels reduction while minimizing smoke impacts and reducing unwanted fire incidents.</li><li>Assist in delivering and implementing the Region's prevention plan within the unit.Lead staff to actively engage with the public and landowners to deliver the Region's regulation and prevention message.</li><li>Effectively reduce unwanted and untimely ignitions of wildland fires through effective public education. Works with partnering agencies to develop and improve public awareness of Industrial Fire Precaution Levels (IFPL) regulations, fire tool inspections, and fire danger ratings. Works with region staff to inspect and provide feedback or recommendations for approval or disapproval on IFPL Waiver Requests.</li></ul>Performs other duties as assigned <ul><li>May function as Fire Management Officer in Manager&rsquo;s absence. May assist in performing tasks involving timber presale preparation as assigned by the timber sale unit, including general sale layout, road location, surveying, marking and cruising timber, prescribed fire, and fuels reduction. May participate in prescribed fire operations for the DNR or other agencies.</li><li>May function as one of the Unit Ordering Managers or the Receiving and Distribution Manager for Unit supplies and equipment. May assist in screening Federal Excess property for surplus fire equipment for fire districts and DNR.</li></ul>Qualifications Required Qualifications: You must meet all the Required Qualifications and Competencies to be considered for this position. There are multiple pathways to meet qualifications, such as education, volunteer work, life skills, and experience. It is important that you clearly communicate in your application material that your skills align with the position and qualifications. <ul><li>Certified as a NWCG Single Resource Boss and Incident Commander Type 5.</li><li>Supervisory experience, which may include fire line supervision.</li><li>Experience assisting higher-level fire program managers in developing and implementing operational plans.</li><li>Experience in interpreting agreements and contracts.</li><li>Experience with computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, Word, and PowerPoint.</li></ul>Required Competencies: <ul><li>Creates a positive work environment where all staff are motivated to do their best.</li><li>Encourages team unity through sharing information or expertise, working together to solve problems, and putting team success first.</li><li>Accustomed to tailoring communication to the needs and preferences of others.</li><li>Maintains an open, approachable manner and treats others fairly and respectfully.</li><li>Preserves others' self-confidence and dignity, showing respect for their opinions.</li><li>Safely performs work at all times. Avoids shortcuts that increase health and safety risks to self or others.</li><li>Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.</li></ul>Benefits: <ul><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Dependent health insurance coverage</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Parental leave</li><li>Professional development assistance</li><li>Relocation assistance</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Wildland Fire Assistant Management Officer

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