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Today’s Posting
1. Database Analyst GS-343-11/12 Bothell, WA
2. Operations Specialist GS-0301-11/12 Round Hill, VA
3. Instructional Systems Specialist, GS-1750-13 Emmitsburg, MD
4. Security Specialist (TSCM), GS-0080-13 Washington DC Metro Area, DC
5. Environmental Protection Specialist, GS-0028-13 Washington DC Metro Area, DC
6. Logistics Management Specialist GS-0346-13 Frederick, MD
7. Instructional Systems Specialist, GS-1750-11/12 Emmitsburg, MD
8. Tactical Medical - Iraq or Afghanistan
9. Biomedical Equipment Tech – Iraq
10. Paramedic/Paramedic Supervisor - Saudi Arabia
11. Senior Military Analyst 2 in Washington DC
12. SIGINT SOCCENT/SOCSOUTH/SOCPAC (CONUS) S/TS
13. Seabee Curriculum Development (Work from Home)
14. Mgr Tax Accounting 1 (Virginia Beach, VA)
15. Master Tradesperson 3 (Electrical Power Distribution) Mayport, FL
16. San Diego Area Career Fairs - 2011
17. Logistics Positions (Afghanistan)
18. Several Jobs in Nebraska
19. Information Technology Specialist (Customer Support) Calexico, CA, Indio, CA and Los Angeles, CA; 1 vacancy - Denver, CO; 1 vacancy - Calexico, CA; 1 vacancy - Indio, CA; 2 vacancies - Los Angeles, CA; 1 vacancy - Douglas, AZ; 1 vacancy - Tucson, AZ; 1 vacancy - Blaine, WA; 1 vacancy - Seattle, WA; 1 vacancy - Las Vegas, NV; 1 vacancy - Salt Lake City, UT;
20. STAFF ACCOUNTANT (Chula Vista, CA)
21. San Diego, CA, Professional Health Coach
22. Military Sealift Command Opportunities
23. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE (San Diego, CA)
24. Carpenter, Concrete (CA)
25. Business Outreach Coordinator (San Diego, CA)
26. IRRIGATION PRODUCTION OPERATOR (San Diego, CA)
27. Corporate Sales/Customer Service Associate (Chula Vista. CA)
28. Area Manager - Construction Operations (Riverside – California)
29. Operations Manager - Heavy Civil Marine and Dredging (San Francisco Bay Area – California)
30. HUMAN RESOURCES ASSOCIATE, NF-2 (North Island, CA)
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1. Job Title: Database Analyst GS-343-11/12 Bothell, WA
Department: Department Of Homeland Security
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Job Announcement Number: MG-2011-91287-LN515268CORE
SALARY RANGE: $61,255.00 - $95,444.00 /year
OPEN PERIOD: Friday, August 05, 2011 to Friday, August 19, 2011
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0343-11/12
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Temporary NTE 2 Years
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Bothell, WA
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: United States Citizens
JOB SUMMARY:
When disaster strikes, America looks to FEMA. Now FEMA looks to you. Join our team and use your talent to support Americans in their times of greatest need. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepares the nation for all hazards and manages Federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. We foster innovation, reward performance and creativity, and provide challenges on a routine basis with a well-skilled, knowledgeable, high performance workforce.
You will serve in the Response Division, Region X, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In this position you will be responsible for supporting the development, testing and agency integration of the FQS/QCS database in coordination with the Bureau of Land Management and FEMA stakeholders.
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.
This position is being announced under FEMA's CORE Program (Cadre of on-call Response/Recovery employees). These positions are authorized under P.L. 93-288 to perform temporary disaster work and are funded from the Disaster Relief Fund. Appointments are excepted service, temporary appointments. This is a 2 year temporary appointment in the Excepted Service.
EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT: FEMA employees are subject to 24 hour on-call in the event of any emergency. This service may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites that require functioning under intense physical and mental stress.
Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
• You must be a U.S. citizen to be considered for this position.
• This position requires a (Public Trust) background check.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• You may be required to serve a trial period of 1 year.
• Direct Deposit is mandatory.
• Males born after 12/31/59 - Selective Service Registration required.
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Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - Bothell, WA
Specific Duties:
• Works with Headquarters Response to import and maintain training records and development records.
• Reviews evaluates and makes recommendations to HQ regarding the functionality/relationship of IQCS and FEMA database applications.
• Advises on development of the strategic deployment and management of the systems to the Disaster Workforce and evaluates existing components to determine integration requirements.
• Ensures administrative tasks are completed in an accurate and timely manner.
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Qualifications and Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
To qualify for this position at the GS-11 level you must possess the following : one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal government. Specialized experience is described as experience developing database and coding solutions to ensure execution and integration of systems.
To qualify using education you must have a Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree
OR
Three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field of study directly related to the work of the position which demonstrates possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to do the work of his position. To qualify using education and experience you must have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
To qualify for the position at the GS-12 level you must possess the following: One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal government. Specialized experience is described as experience developing database and coding solutions to ensure execution and integration of systems
All qualifications and grade equivalency requirements must be met within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement.
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Public Trust
This is a Public Trust position that requires a background investigation. Appointment to the position is subject to the applicant or appointee successfully completing essential security investigation forms, the applicant or appointee cooperating with the investigation, the completion of the investigation, and a favorable adjudication of the investigation. Failure to satisfactorily complete any aspect of the process is grounds for immediate termination. Applicants for this position may be required to submit to a urinalysis for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
All applicants will be evaluated based on responses to the Job Questionnaire for the announcement. Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire.
To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click the following link: View Assessment Questions
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Benefits and Other Info
BENEFITS:
Our career opportunities feature the potential for performance-based increases, flexible hours, and the ability to achieve and maintain a balanced lifestyle. Other benefits that may be available include a uniform allowance, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, and telework. For more information on federal benefits, please visit www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.
OTHER INFORMATION:
This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.
VETERANS INFORMATION, EEO POLICY, AND REGISTRATION FOR SELECTIVE SERVICE can be obtained utilizing the links at the bottom of this announcement.
CITIZENSHIP: Agencies are permitted to hire non-citizens only in very limited circumstances where there are no qualified citizens available for the position.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: For more information, please see the link at the bottom of this announcement andwww.opm.gov/disability/reasonableaccommodation.asp.
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How To Apply
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:
1. Your Resume;
2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire;
3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below).
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, August 19, 2011.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Please ensure you click the Apply for this position now! button at the end of the process. You will be redirected to Application Manager, https://applicationmanager.gov/, to complete your application package. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire.
Note: To check on the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
To fax supporting documents that you are unable to upload, complete this cover page, http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following vacancy ID: 515268. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot apply online, you will need to:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire: View Occupational Questionnaire,
2. Print the 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire: http://www.opm.gov./forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf, and
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form (all 6 pages but do not include a Cover Page for this document) to: 1-478-757-3144.
4. Print the fax cover page (http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf) and include with any supporting documents you fax (e.g. resume, transcripts, veterans documents, etc) to the same fax number in #3.
Please do not complete steps 1 – 4 if you are applying on line.
If you upload your documents using Application Manager, DO NOT FAX the same documents. To verify uploaded documents have been processed, please wait one hour to ensure they have cleared the virus scan. You can verify that your uploaded documents are attached to your application by checking the Details tab of your Application Manager account (https://applicationmanager.gov/ for this vacancy announcement. You documents will be displayed under the Details tab in the Document area.
Faxed documents will take 2-3 business days to process. To fax documents, you MUST use the special coverage page. Print the pre-populated cover page on the uploaded documents screen of Application Manager or you may click this link: http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf to print a copy of the cover page. When faxing documents, follow the procedures outlined below.
• Include the 8-character Vacancy Identification Number: 515268
• Provide your Social Security Number and full name in the spaces provided or we will not be able to associate your document(s) with the rest of your application.
• Fax your cover page and documents to 1-478-757-3144.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
In addition to your Resume and complete Occupational Questionnaire:
• Eligible veterans are encouraged to attach the latest report of Separation from Active Duty (DD-214) or other proof of honorable discharge or terminal leave status, when a DD-214 is not available.
• Applicants claiming 10-point preference based on a compensable disability, receipt of a purple heart, or preference for a spouse, widow/widower, or natural mother must complete and attach the SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference and the required proof as listed on the backside of the SF-15. The SF-15 is available at: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.
• Current or former Federal civilian employees are encouraged to attach a copy of a non-award SF-50.
• If you are qualifying based on education or a combination of education and experience or if the position has a positive education requirement, you are encouraged to provide a copy of your college transcript.
o Foreign Education: to receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Louise L. Noyes
Phone: (800)879-6076
TDD: (800)877-8339
Email: LOUISE.NOYES@FEMA.GOV Agency Information:
DHS FEMA HCD Talent Acquisition and Processing
PO Box 9900
Winchester, VA 22604
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Once your complete application is received, you will receive correspondence indicating that your application has been received. After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
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2. Job Title: Operations Specialist GS-0301-11/12 Round Hill, VA
Department: Department Of Homeland Security
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Job Announcement Number: MG-2011-91241-SEG-514236D/M
SALARY RANGE: $62,467.00 - $97,333.00 /year
OPEN PERIOD: Friday, August 05, 2011 to Sunday, August 21, 2011
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0301-11/12
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Career/Career Conditional
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 13
DUTY LOCATIONS: 2 vacancies - Round Hill, VA
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: US Citizens and Status Candidates
JOB SUMMARY:
Do you desire to protect American interests and secure our Nation while building a meaningful and rewarding career? If so, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling.
DHS components work collectively to prevent terrorism, secure borders, enforce and administer immigration laws, safeguard cyberspace and ensure resilience to disasters. The vitality and magnitude of this mission is achieved by a diverse workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact; join DHS.
When disaster strikes, America looks to FEMA. Now FEMA looks to you. Join our team and use your talent to support Americans in their times of greatest need. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepares the nation for all hazards and manages Federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. We foster innovation, reward performance and creativity, and provide challenges on a routine basis with a well-skilled, knowledgeable, high performance workforce.
Who May Apply
• All U.S. Citizens
• Current federal employees serving under a career or career-conditional appointment
• Former federal employees with reinstatement eligibility
• Persons eligible for non-competitive appointment under special hiring authorities (click here for a list of authorities)
• Persons eligible under an Interchange Agreement (click here to view a list of covered agreements)
• Veterans’ preference eligibles or veterans who have been separated from the Armed Forces under honorable conditions after substantially completing at least three consecutive years of active duty (click here for information on veterans)
• For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here
This position is ideal for a professional in emergency readiness who can maintain a continuous situational awareness of world events. This position starts at $62,467.00 (GS-11), with promotion potential to $115,742 (GS-13). Apply for this exciting opportunity to become a member of the Operations Team in the DHS Office of the FEMA Operations Center.
This position is designated as "emergency essential". If selected, you are required to travel at a moment's notice to various regional locations to provide, plan, operate and maintain tactical, mobile telecommunications, operations, and logistical support to Federal, State and local disaster response personnel and to support other emergency and special event operations.
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.
EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT: FEMA employees are subject to 24 hour on-call in the event of any emergency. This service may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description.
Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites that require functioning under intense physical and mental stress.
This position requires working 12-hour rotating shifts.
Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• You must be able to obtain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• You may be required to undergo periodic drug testing.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Direct Deposit is mandatory.
• Males born after 12/31/59 - Selective Service Registration required.
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Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:
2 vacancies - Round Hill, VA
In this position, you will become a key member of the operations division. You will monitor world events that may impact federal response actions and coordinate planning and response with program and Regional offices. You will receive, coordinate, and respond to events and inquiries. Typical work assignments include:
• Monitoring various government and private sector systems to gather and disseminate emergency information relating to the occurrence, magnitude, and impact of actual or potential emergencies.
• Analyzing facsimile, news reporting services, computer based systems, weather information services, telephones and other government information and communication systems for potential and actual emergency situations; analyzes information and makes recommendations for appropriate follow-on actions.
• Maintains and operates the National Warning System (NAWAS) to ensure continuity of information flow for supporting FEMA Regions, Federal, State and local agencies.
• Maintains and reviews chronological logs of events used as an official record of decisions and activities. Review plan, directives, and policy guidance from higher headquarters, and suggests changes and improvements.
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Qualifications and Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
You qualify for the GS-11 level (starting salary $62,467) if you possess:
A. One year of specialized experience at the GS-09 level monitoring and responding to real-time information and assessments as a member of an Emergency Action Team in emergency operations center.
OR
GS-11: a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related
OR
GS-11: A combination of specialized experience and education that meets the full requirements.
Selective Placement Factor: In addition to the minimum qualifications described above, you must meet the following requirement(s) to be considered qualified for the GS-11 position:
Must have experience working in an operations center or equivalent military command post.
You qualify for the GS-12 level (starting salary $74,872) if you possess:
A. One year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level applying knowledge of National Security policies and programs to monitor, evaluate, and respond to real-time information and assessments related to all-hazards response, and recovery missions, as a member of an Emergency Action Team in an emergency operations center.
AND
Selective Placement Factor: In addition to the minimum qualifications described above, you must meet the following requirement(s) to be considered qualified for the GS-12 position:
Must have experience working in an operations center or equivalent military command post.
Time-in-Grade Requirements for Federal employees: Current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the Federal service. The time-in-grade requirement must be met within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement.
The qualification requirements listed above must be met within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement.
Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for Top Secret/SCI as a condition of placement into this position. This may include a review of financial issues, such as delinquency, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your experience, education, and training will be rated using a job questionnaire that is based on the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this job:
1. Knowledge of command post and/or operations center organization functions.
2. Knowledge of equipment and systems for alert and warning.
3. Experience with a variety of telecommunications/information systems and associated equipment, security requirements, regulations, and procedures.
4. Knowledge of emergency operations procedures necessary to ensure a coordinated Federal response.
5. Ability to communicate clearly and factually both verbally and in writing.
If you are applying under Delegated Examining (All U.S. Citizens), we will use your job questionnaire to place you in one of three categories based on your experience, education, and training. If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be placed in one of the following categories:
1. Best Qualified: Applicants possessing a background that demonstrates a superior level of all evaluation criteria.
2. Well-Qualified: Applicants possessing a background that demonstrates a satisfactory level of the evaluation criteria.
3. Qualified: Applicants possessing the basic qualifications, with general knowledge, skills, and abilities.
If you are applying under Merit Promotion, you will be given the minimum earned rating of 70 points and a maximum of 30 points may be awarded based on your responses to the questionnaire.
If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click the following link: View Assessment Questions
Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the Federal government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible. Information about ICTAP or CTAP eligibility can be found by clicking here to access OPM’s Career Transition Resources website. To be considered well qualified under CTAP/ ICTAP, you must be placed in the Well Qualified categoryfor this position, as described above. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement.
Veterans: Veterans with 5-point preference who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements are placed above non-preference eligibles within the category in which they qualify. Veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% are listed in the best qualified category, except when the position being filled is scientific, professional at the GS-09 grade level, or higher. This position is not considered scientific/professional. For information on veterans’ preference, please click here.
Certain veterans are eligible to apply as a status candidate under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA). For more information, please clickhere.
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Benefits and Other Info
BENEFITS:
DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to www.dhs.gov/careers and select “benefits.”
OTHER INFORMATION:
This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.
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How To Apply
HOW TO APPLY:
Your application must be received by 11:59PM EST on Sunday, August 21, 2011.
To begin your online application, click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register or sign into USAJOBS, take the online questionnaire, and submit the required documents. See Required Documents section for more detail.
We strongly encourage you to apply online. If you cannot apply online, you may FAX your résumé, assessment questionnaire, and supporting documents to (478) 757-3144. You must print a copy of OPM Form 1203-FX, document your responses to the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire, and use the official FAX coversheet found here.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
1. Your résumé
2. Your responses to the job questionnaire View Assessment Questions
3. Are you qualifying based on education? Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) or a list of coursework with hours completed. Those with foreign education, click this link.
4. Are you a veteran? Submit Member Copy 4 of your DD 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Those applying for 10-point preference must fill out the SF-15 (click here for the form) and provide the required documentation listed on the back of the form. Clickhere for more veterans’ information.
5. Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)? You must submit:
• a copy of your agency notice,
• a copy of your most recent performance rating, and
• a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, noting your current position, grade level, and duty location.
6. Are you a current or former Federal employee? Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, that shows your competitive service status. (The "position occupied" block on the SF-50 should show a "1" and your "tenure" block should show a "1" or "2".)
7. Are you a Peace Corps/ VISTA volunteer or a person with a disability? Click on the link above to view the required supporting documentation to submit with your application.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Stacey E. Gray
Phone: (800)879-6076
Email: STACEY.E.GRAY@FEMA.GOV Agency Information:
DHS FEMA HCD Talent Acquisition and Processing
P O Box 9900
Winchester, VA 22604
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and interviews. We will notify you by email after each of these steps has been completed. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on “Application Status,” and then click “More Information.” We expect to make a final job offer within 30 days after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
For more information on applying for Federal employment, please click here.
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3. Job Title: Instructional Systems Specialist, GS-1750-13 Emmitsburg, MD
Department: Department Of Homeland Security
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Job Announcement Number: MG-2011-91194-KJD-515525D/M
SALARY RANGE: $89,033.00 - $115,742.00 /year
OPEN PERIOD: Thursday, August 04, 2011 to Friday, August 19, 2011
SERIES & GRADE: GS-1750-13
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Career/Career Conditional
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 13
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Emmitsburg, MD
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: US Citizens and Status Candidates
JOB SUMMARY:
Do you desire to protect American interests and secure our Nation while building a meaningful and rewarding career? If so, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling.
DHS components work collectively to prevent terrorism, secure borders, enforce and administer immigration laws, safeguard cyberspace and ensure resilience to disasters. The vitality and magnitude of this mission is achieved by a diverse workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact; join DHS.
When disaster strikes, America looks to FEMA. Now FEMA looks to you. Join our team and use your talent to support Americans in their times of greatest need. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepares the nation for all hazards and manages Federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. We foster innovation, reward performance and creativity, and provide challenges on a routine basis with a well-skilled, knowledgeable, high performance workforce.
Who May Apply
• All U.S. Citizens
• Current federal employees serving under a career or career-conditional appointment
• Former federal employees with reinstatement eligibility
• Persons eligible for non-competitive appointment under special hiring authorities (click here for a list of authorities)
• Persons eligible under an Interchange Agreement (click here to view a list of covered agreements)
• Veterans’ preference eligibles or veterans who have been separated from the Armed Forces under honorable conditions after substantially completing at least three consecutive years of active duty (click here for information on veterans)
• For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here
This position opportunity is also being advertised at the GS-11 and GS-12 grade levels. Please see vacancy announcement number MG-2011-91194-KJD-506627D/M for more information.
AMENDED TO EXTEND TO OPEN PERIOD DUE TO SYSTEM ISSUES.
This position is ideal for a senior professional educator and course developer looking for the opportunity to provide professional education oversight and guidance to contractor personnel engaged in course development, pilot testing, evaluation, and course revision. The National Fire Academy (NFA) provides subject matter expertise and consultation services to federal, state, and local fire prevention and control organizations. This position starts at a salary of $89,033 (GS-13). Apply for this exciting position to become part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), United States Fire Administration (USFA), National Fire Academy (NFA) in Emmitsburg, MD.
EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT: FEMA employees are subject to 24 hour on-call in the event of any emergency. This service may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites that require functioning under intense physical and mental stress.
Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• You must be able to obtain a Public Trust security clearance.
• You may be required to undergo periodic drug testing.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Direct Deposit is mandatory.
• Males born after 12/31/59 - Selective Service Registration required.
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Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - Emmitsburg, MD
In this position you will become a key member of the National Fire Academy staff building partnerships with other federal, state, local and private fire prevention and control organizations. Typical duties include:
Performing professional education oversight of a broad range of course development and revision work;
Reviewing course content and proposed course parameters;
Conducting professional educational evaluations for assigned training activities.
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Qualifications and Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Basic Requirements:
Degree: that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours appropriate to the work of the position to be filled. The course work must have included study in at least four of the following five areas:
1. Learning theory, psychology of learning, educational psychology: Study of learning theories as they relate to the systematic design, development, and validation of instructional material.
2. Instructional design practices: Study of the principles and techniques used in designing training programs, developing design strategy and models, and applying design methods to the improvement of instructional effectiveness.
3. Educational evaluation: Study of the techniques for evaluating the effectiveness of instructional/educational programs, including developing written and performance tests and survey instruments, and determining reliability and validity of evaluation instruments.
4. Instructional product development: Study of the techniques appropriate for developing training materials, including identifying learner characteristics, specifying objectives, applying training strategy, validating training materials, and evaluating training.
5. Computers in education and training: Study of the application of computers in education and training, including selecting appropriate computer software.
In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements, you qualify for this position at the GS-13 level if you possess one full year of specialized experience. Specialized experience is described as experience providing current adult and distance learning philosophies, theories, principles, and techniques in education in such areas as educational system and/or course development, evaluation of curricula, instructional materials and aids, educational tests and measurements, instructional systems design, methodology and presentation techniques.
Time-in-Grade Requirements for Federal employees: Current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the Federal service. The time-in-grade requirement must be met within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement.
The qualification requirements listed above must be met within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement.
Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside of the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. This evaluation must be provided by midnight Eastern Time on the closing date of this vacancy announcement. We will only accept the completed foreign education evaluation. For more information on Foreign Education verification, visit the US Department of Education. Another listing of services that can perform this evaluation is available at the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)
Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for Public Trust clearance level as a condition of placement into this position. This may include a review of financial issues, such as delinquency, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your experience, education, and training will be rated using a job questionnaire that is based on the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this job:
1. Knowledge of course analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation.
2. Ability to develop statements of work, statements of objectives, and performance work statements for course developments, especially assuring courses are developed in accordance with agency/organization standards and course development processes.
3. Ability to conduct educational evaluation for assigned training activities.
4. Knowledge of interactive adult education, web-based instructional systems design, and educational technology as applied to education standards, objectives and milestones.
5. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, establishing and monitoring timelines successfully.
6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
If you are applying under Delegated Examining (All U.S. Citizens), we will use your job questionnaire to place you in one of three categories based on your experience, education, and training. If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be placed in one of the following categories:
1. Best Qualified: Applicants possessing a background that demonstrates a superior level of all evaluation criteria.
2. Well-Qualified: Applicants possessing a background that demonstrates a satisfactory level of the evaluation criteria.
3. Qualified: Applicants possessing the basic qualifications, with general knowledge, skills, and abilities.
If you are applying under Merit Promotion, you will be given the minimum earned rating of 70 points and a maximum of 30 points may be awarded based on your responses to the questionnaire.
If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click the following link: View Assessment Questions
Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the Federal government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible. Information about ICTAP or CTAP eligibility can be found by clicking here to access OPM’s Career Transition Resources website. To be considered well qualified under CTAP/ ICTAP, you must be placed in the Well Qualified categoryfor this position, as described above. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement.
Veterans: Veterans with 5-point preference who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements are placed above non-preference eligibles within the category in which they qualify. Veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% are listed in the best qualified category, except when the position being filled is scientific, professional at the GS-09 grade level, or higher. This position is considered scientific/professional. For information on veterans’ preference, please click here.
Certain veterans are eligible to apply as a status candidate under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA). For more information, please clickhere.
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Benefits and Other Info
BENEFITS:
DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to www.dhs.gov/careers and select “benefits.”
OTHER INFORMATION:
This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.
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How To Apply
HOW TO APPLY:
Your application must be received by 11:59PM EST on Friday, August 19, 2011.
To begin your online application, click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register or sign into USAJOBS, take the online questionnaire, and submit the required documents. See Required Documents section for more detail.
We strongly encourage you to apply online. If you cannot apply online, you may FAX your résumé, assessment questionnaire, and supporting documents to (478) 757-3144. You must print a copy of OPM Form 1203-FX, document your responses to the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire, and use the official FAX coversheet found here.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
1. Your résumé
2. Your responses to the job questionnaire View Assessment Questions
3. To meet the Basic Requirement, submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) or a list of coursework with hours completed. Those with foreign education, click this link.
4. Are you a veteran? Submit Member Copy 4 of your DD 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Those applying for 10-point preference must fill out the SF-15 (click here for the form) and provide the required documentation listed on the back of the form. Clickhere for more veterans’ information.
5. Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)? You must submit:
• a copy of your agency notice,
• a copy of your most recent performance rating, and
• a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, noting your current position, grade level, and duty location.
6. Are you a current or former Federal employee? Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, that shows your competitive service status. (The "position occupied" block on the SF-50 should show a "1" and your "tenure" block should show a "1" or "2".)
7. Are you a Peace Corps/ VISTA volunteer or a person with a disability? Click on the link above to view the required supporting documentation to submit with your application.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Kathy Delauter
Phone: (800)879-6076
TDD: (800)877-8339
Email: KATHERINE.DELAUTER@FEMA.GOV Agency Information:
DHS FEMA HCD Talent Acquisition and Processing
16825 S Seton Ave
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and interviews. We will notify you by email after each of these steps has been completed. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on “Application Status,” and then click “More Information.” We expect to make a final job offer within 30 days after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
For more information on applying for Federal employment, please click here.
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4. Job Title: Security Specialist (TSCM), GS-0080-13 Washington DC Metro Area, DC
Department: Department Of Homeland Security
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Job Announcement Number: MG-2011-91260-KJD-514420D/M
SALARY RANGE: $89,033.00 - $115,742.00 /year
OPEN PERIOD: Thursday, August 04, 2011 to Monday, August 22, 2011
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0080-13
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Career/Career Conditional
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 13
DUTY LOCATIONS: 3 vacancies - Washington DC Metro Area, DC
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: US Citizens and Status Candidates
JOB SUMMARY:
Do you desire to protect American interests and secure our Nation while building a meaningful and rewarding career? If so, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling.
DHS components work collectively to prevent terrorism, secure borders, enforce and administer immigration laws, safeguard cyberspace and ensure resilience to disasters.The vitality and magnitude of this mission is achieved by a diverse workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact; join DHS.
When disaster strikes, America looks to FEMA. Now FEMA looks to you. Join our team and use your talent to support Americans in their times of greatest need. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepares the nation for all hazards and manages Federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. We foster innovation, reward performance and creativity, and provide challenges on a routine basis with a well-skilled, knowledgeable, high performance workforce.
Who May Apply
• All U.S. Citizens
• Current federal employees serving under a career or career-conditional appointment
• Former federal employees with reinstatement eligibility
• Persons eligible for non-competitive appointment under special hiring authorities (click here for a list of authorities)
• Persons eligible under an Interchange Agreement (click here to view a list of covered agreements)
• Veterans’ preference eligibles or veterans who have been separated from the Armed Forces under honorable conditions after substantially completing at least three consecutive years of active duty (click here for information on veterans)
• For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here
AMENDED TO EXTEND OPEN PERIOD DUE TO SYSTEM ISSUES.
This position is ideal for an expert security specialist looking for an opportunity to plan and conduct investigations and technical security assignments with particular emphasis on counter-espionage. This position starts at a salary of $89,033 (GS-13). Apply for this exciting opportunity to become a member of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Mission Support Bureau, Office of the Chief Security Officer, Support Operations Division, Security Solutions Branch in Washington, DC.
EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT: FEMA employees are subject to 24 hour on-call in the event of any emergency. This service may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites that require functioning under intense physical and mental stress.
Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• You must be able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.
• You may be required to undergo periodic drug testing.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Direct Deposit is mandatory.
• Males born after 12/31/59 - Selective Service Registration required.
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Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:
3 vacancies - Washington DC Metro Area, DC
In this position you will become a key member of a team of security specialists professionals. Typical work assignments include:
• Performing the FEMA technical security support mission;
• Developing, maintaining and deploying investigative techniques;
• Researching and analyzing the technical threats potentially directed towards U.S. intelligence community interests and infrastructures;
• Providing expert verbal and written guidance to FEMA and other Federal, state, local, agency customers, other U.S. Government and non-government security specialists and intelligence personnel.
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Qualifications and Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
You qualify for this position at the GS-13 level if you possess one full year of specialized experience. Specialized experience is described as experience in a position participating with intelligence and law enforcement personnel in planning and conducting investigations and technical assignments with particular emphasis on counter-espionage in addition to gathering evidence of criminal or intelligence activity through application of surveillance and counter-surveillance techniques.
AND
Selective Placement Factor: In addition to the minimum qualifications described above, you must meet the following requirement(s) to be considered qualified for the position:
Must be a graduate of the Interagency Center (ITC) Fundamentals Course.
Time-in-Grade Requirements for Federal employees: Current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the Federal service. The time-in-grade requirement must be met within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement.
The qualification requirements listed above must be met within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement.
Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation Top Secret security clearance as a condition of placement into this position. This may include a review of financial issues, such as delinquency, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your experience, education, and training will be rated using a job questionnaire that is based on the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this job:
1. Knowledge of advancements on the field of technical security with demonstrated ability in the application of policies and techniques that meet FEMA's needs. Demonstrate a "forward thinking" mindset that works towards the enhancement of the overall technical security mission and the advancement of its sphere of influence.
2. Demonstrated ability of applying technical security and counterintelligence principles in correlation with DHS and FEMA mission and security requirements.
3. Ability to serve as an authoritative source and subject matter expert on matters relative to technical security issues as they relate to FEMA facilities and their missions. Demonstrate an ability and willingness to work "outside the box" in matters of intelligence, counterintelligence and operational security.
4. Knowledge of Intelligence Community interrelationships in the fields of Counterintelligence and Technical Security.
5. Demonstrated ability to work with little to no supervision, while providing effective and credible solutions to real-world technical and physical security problems faced by remote FEMA facilities. Must be able to convey solutions to the customer in both oral briefings/presentations as well as comprehensive written reports.
6. Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with supported customers. use customer service skills to maintain relationships and provide services, advice and assistance on a regular and timely basis.
If you are applying under Delegated Examining (All U.S. Citizens), we will use your job questionnaire to place you in one of three categories based on your experience, education, and training. If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be placed in one of the following categories:
1. Best Qualified: Applicants possessing a background that demonstrates a superior level of all evaluation criteria.
2. Well-Qualified: Applicants possessing a background that demonstrates a satisfactory level of the evaluation criteria.
3. Qualified: Applicants possessing the basic qualifications, with general knowledge, skills, and abilities.
If you are applying under Merit Promotion, you will be given the minimum earned rating of 70 points and a maximum of 30 points may be awarded based on your responses to the questionnaire.
If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click the following link: View Assessment Questions
Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the Federal government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible. Information about ICTAP or CTAP eligibility can be found by clicking here to access OPM’s Career Transition Resources website. To be considered well qualified under CTAP/ ICTAP, you must be placed in the Well Qualified categoryfor this position, as described above. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement.
Veterans: Veterans with 5-point preference who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements are placed above non-preference eligibles within the category in which they qualify. Veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% are listed in the best qualified category, except when the position being filled is scientific, professional at the GS-09 grade level, or higher. This position is not considered scientific/professional. For information on veterans’ preference, please click here.
Certain veterans are eligible to apply as a status candidate under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA). For more information, please clickhere.
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Benefits and Other Info
BENEFITS:
DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to www.dhs.gov/careers and select “benefits.”
OTHER INFORMATION:
This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.
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How To Apply
HOW TO APPLY:
Your application must be received by 11:59PM EST on Monday, August 22, 2011.
To begin your online application, click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register or sign into USAJOBS, take the online questionnaire, and submit the required documents. See Required Documents section for more detail.
We strongly encourage you to apply online. If you cannot apply online, you may FAX your résumé, assessment questionnaire, and supporting documents to (478) 757-3144. You must print a copy of OPM Form 1203-FX, document your responses to the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire, and use the official FAX coversheet found here.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
1. Your résumé
2. Your responses to the job questionnaire View Assessment Questions
3. Are you a veteran? Submit Member Copy 4 of your DD 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Those applying for 10-point preference must fill out the SF-15 (click here for the form) and provide the required documentation listed on the back of the form. Clickhere for more veterans’ information.
4. Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)? You must submit:
• a copy of your agency notice,
• a copy of your most recent performance rating, and
• a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, noting your current position, grade level, and duty location.
5. Are you a current or former Federal employee? Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, that shows your competitive service status. (The "position occupied" block on the SF-50 should show a "1" and your "tenure" block should show a "1" or "2".)
6. Are you a Peace Corps/ VISTA volunteer or a person with a disability? Click on the link above to view the required supporting documentation to submit with your application.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Kathy Delauter
Phone: (800)879-6076
TDD: (800)866-8339
Email: KATHERINE.DELAUTER@FEMA.GOV Agency Information:
DHS FEMA HCD Talent Acquisition and Processing
16825 S Seton Ave
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and interviews. We will notify you by email after each of these steps has been completed. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on “Application Status,” and then click “More Information.” We expect to make a final job offer within 30 days after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
For more information on applying for Federal employment, please click here.
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5. Job Title: Environmental Protection Specialist, GS-0028-13 Washington DC Metro Area, DC
Department: Department Of Homeland Security
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Job Announcement Number: MG-2011-T0299-MJH-510333-D/
SALARY RANGE: $89,033.00 - $115,742.00 /year
OPEN PERIOD: Wednesday, August 03, 2011 to Wednesday, August 17, 2011
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0028-13
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Career/Career Conditional
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 13
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Washington DC Metro Area, DC
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: US Citizens and Status Candidates
JOB SUMMARY:
Do you desire to protect American interests and secure our Nation while building a meaningful and rewarding career?If so, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling.
DHS components work collectively to prevent terrorism, secure borders, enforce and administer immigration laws, safeguard cyberspace and ensure resilience to disasters.The vitality and magnitude of this mission is achieved by a diverse workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact; join DHS.
When disaster strikes, America looks to FEMA. Now FEMA looks to you. Join our team and use your talent to support Americans in their times of greatest need. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepares the nation for all hazards and manages Federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. We foster innovation, reward performance and creativity, and provide challenges on a routine basis with a well-skilled, knowledgeable, high performance workforce.
Who May Apply
• All U.S. Citizens
• Current federal employees serving under a career or career-conditional appointment
• Former federal employees with reinstatement eligibility
• Persons eligible for non-competitive appointment under special hiring authorities (click here for a list of authorities)
• Persons eligible under an Interchange Agreement (click here to view a list of covered agreements)
• Veterans’ preference eligibles or veterans who have been separated from the Armed Forces under honorable conditions after substantially completing at least three consecutive years of active duty (click here for information on veterans)
• For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here
This position is ideal for a specialist to be responsible for implementing applicable federal environmental and historic preservation laws, Acts, Executive Orders, etc. as they pertain to emergency management assistance and grant programs, and emergency preparedness programs. This position starts at a salary of $89, 033 (GS-13). Apply for this exciting opportunity to become a team leader of the Grant Program Directorate.
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.
EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT: FEMA employees are subject to 24 hour on-call in the event of any emergency. This service may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites that require functioning under intense physical and mental stress.
Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• You must be able to obtain a Public Trust security clearance.
• You may be required to undergo periodic drug testing.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Direct Deposit is mandatory.
• Males born after 12/31/59 - Selective Service Registration required.
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Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - Washington DC Metro Area, DC
In this position, you will assist with the implementation of applicable federal environment/historic preservation laws. Typical work assignments include:
• Analyzes, develops, and recommends implementation of guidance, policies, procedures, and directives to enhance environmental/historic preservation compliance strategies and further integrate considerations into the delivery of FEMA-GPD’s assistance programs.
• Reviews proposed legislation, regulations, and executive orders that relate to FEMA operations and make recommendations on any action that should be taken.
• Provides assistance to the FEMA-GPD senior environmental/historic preservation staff, headquarters and regional staff in the following ways.
• Assists in the preparation of periodic Agency summaries and annual progress reports of the Agency’s environmental programs.
• Develops and maintains liaison with State and Federal resource agencies, and private sector organizations, in order to coordinate compliance issues, disseminate technical information and maintain continuing knowledge of government-wide programs and initiatives associated with implementation of environmental/historic preservation laws and their impact on Acts authorizing preparedness grants.
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Qualifications and Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
You qualify for this position at the GS-13 (starting salary $89,033) level if you possess the following:
One full year of specialized experience is the implementation of applicable federal environmental/historic preservation laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Endangered Species Act, the National Historic Preservation Act as they pertain to Grant assistance programs, including full range of Preparedness programs.
Time-in-Grade Requirements for Federal employees: Current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the Federal service. The time-in-grade requirement must be met within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement.
The qualification requirements listed above must be met within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement.
Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for Public Trust security clearance as a condition of placement into this position. This may include a review of financial issues, such as delinquency, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your experience, education, and training will be rated using a job questionnaire that is based on the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this job:
1. Knowledge of Federal environmental and historic preservation laws, implementing regulations, and Executive Orders in a Federal, state, and local context, and how they apply to the compliance and implementation of Federally-funded actions.
2. Knowledge of disaster, mitigation or preparedness grant programs and the particular issues, principles, programs, and strategies involved in meeting the needs of grantees, with an emphasis on environmental and historic preservation compliance..
3. Analytical skills to evaluate grant program operations and goals, recommend programmatic and creative solutions to problems, and to interpret and apply regulations and policy in developing operational guidelines, and in counseling grant administrators, Program Analysts and other federal practitioners.
4. Ability to serve as a leader and project manager to develop, initiate, prioritize, and accomplish key program objectives.
5. Ability to communicate in writing to produce clearly written reports, correspondence, guidance, instructional materials, or presentations, often dealing with sensitive, complex, or controversial issues. Develops training programs and materials to satisfy specific training program requirements.
6. Ability to communicate orally with senior level officials of other Federal agencies, senior representatives of state and local governments, private organizations and the public.
If you are applying under Delegated Examining (All U.S. Citizens), we will use your job questionnaire to place you in one of three categories based on your experience, education, and training. If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be placed in one of the following categories:
1. Best Qualified: Applicants possessing a background that demonstrates a superior level of all evaluation criteria.
2. Well-Qualified: Applicants possessing a background that demonstrates a satisfactory level of the evaluation criteria.
3. Qualified: Applicants possessing the basic qualifications, with general knowledge, skills, and abilities.
If you are applying under Merit Promotion, you will be given the minimum earned rating of 70 points and a maximum of 30 points may be awarded based on your responses to the questionnaire.
If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click the following link: View Assessment Questions
Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the Federal government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible. Information about ICTAP or CTAP eligibility can be found by clicking here to access OPM’s Career Transition Resources website. To be considered well qualified under CTAP/ ICTAP, you must be placed in the Well Qualified categoryfor this position, as described above. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement.
Veterans: Veterans with 5-point preference who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements are placed above non-preference eligibles within the category in which they qualify. Veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% are listed in the best qualified category, except when the position being filled is scientific, professional at the GS-09 grade level, or higher. This position is not considered scientific/professional. For information on veterans’ preference, please click here.
Certain veterans are eligible to apply as a status candidate under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA). For more information, please clickhere.
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Benefits and Other Info
BENEFITS:
DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to www.dhs.gov/careers and select “benefits.”
OTHER INFORMATION:
This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.
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How To Apply
HOW TO APPLY:
Your application must be received by 11:59PM EST on Wednesday, August 17, 2011.
To begin your online application, click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register or sign into USAJOBS, take the online questionnaire, and submit the required documents. See Required Documents section for more detail.
We strongly encourage you to apply online. If you cannot apply online, you may FAX your résumé, assessment questionnaire, and supporting documents to (478) 757-3144. You must print a copy of OPM Form 1203-FX, document your responses to the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire, and use the official FAX coversheet found here.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
1. Your résumé
2. Your responses to the job questionnaire View Assessment Questions
3. Are you a veteran? Submit Member Copy 4 of your DD 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Those applying for 10-point preference must fill out the SF-15 (click here for the form) and provide the required documentation listed on the back of the form. Clickhere for more veterans’ information.
4. Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)? You must submit:
• a copy of your agency notice,
• a copy of your most recent performance rating, and
• a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, noting your current position, grade level, and duty location.
5. Are you a current or former Federal employee? Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, that shows your competitive service status. (The "position occupied" block on the SF-50 should show a "1" and your "tenure" block should show a "1" or "2".)
6. Are you a Peace Corps/ VISTA volunteer or a person with a disability? Click on the link above to view the required supporting documentation to submit with your application.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Melissa Hardy
Phone: (202)212-4782
Email: MELISSA.HARDY@FEMA.GOV Agency Information:
DHS FEMA HCD Talent Acquisition and Processing
1201 Maryland Avenue Portals III
Mail Stop 3715
Washington, DC 20024
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and interviews. We will notify you by email after each of these steps has been completed. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on “Application Status,” and then click “More Information.” We expect to make a final job offer within 30 days after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
For more information on applying for Federal employment, please click here.
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6. Job Title: Logistics Management Specialist GS-0346-13 Frederick, MD
Department: Department Of Homeland Security
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Job Announcement Number: MG-2011-91178-LDC-505306D
SALARY RANGE: $89,033.00 - $115,742.00 /year
OPEN PERIOD: Friday, August 03, 2012 to Friday, August 17, 2012
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0346-13
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Excepted Service Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 13
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Frederick, MD
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: United States Citizens
JOB SUMMARY:
When disaster strikes, America looks to FEMA. Now FEMA looks to you. Join our team and use your talent to support Americans in their times of greatest need. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepares the nation for all hazards and manages Federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. We foster innovation, reward performance and creativity, and provide challenges on a routine basis with a well-skilled, knowledgeable, high performance workforce.
As a Logistics Management Specialist for the Mobile Emergency Response Branch, Disaster Emergency Communications Division, Response Directorate you will assist the Logistics Manager, MERS Branch, in maintaining rapid deployment mobile assets in support of Disaster Operations Directorate response activities. The Logistics Management Specialist is responsible for identifying the logistical support capabilities required at the MERS Detachment to carry out the division's missions, and to specify, recommend, test, evaluate, acquire and manage logistical systems.
This position is designated as “emergency essential”. If selected, you are required to travel at a moment’s notice to various regional locations to provide, plan, operate and maintain tactical, mobile telecommunications, operations, and logistical support to Federal, State and local disaster response personnel and to support other emergency and special event operations.
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.
EXCEPTED SERVICE: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is accepting applications for a full-time position in the Mobile Emergency Response Support (MERS) Detachment. MERS positions are in the Excepted Service. Employees will not acquire civil service status, but will have standard and optional benefits.
EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT: FEMA employees are subject to 24 hour on-call in the event of any emergency. This service may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites that require functioning under intense physical and mental stress.
Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
• You must be a U.S. citizen to be considered for this position.
• This position requires a (Top Secret/SCI ) background check.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• You must be able to lift 45 pounds.
• Direct Deposit is mandatory.
• Males born after 12/31/59 - Selective Service Registration required.
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Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - Frederick, MD
Specific Duties:
• Manage disaster field operating support activities and provide initial logistical and life support services to the detachment's response activities as needed.
• Evaluates the detachment's logistical procedures, practices, and performance in light of operational requirements.
• Conducts training, special studies, and analyses pertaining to logistical support systems, equipment, and operations.
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Qualifications and Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
To qualify for this position at the GS-13 level you must possess at least one of the following:
GS-0346-13: at least one year of specialized experience identifying logistical support capabilities requirements to specify, recommend, test, evaluate, acquire and manage the logistical systems, equipment, and services necessary to meet those requirements.
All qualifications and grade equivalency requirements must be met within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement.
You must be able to obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), with required endorsements, in your state of residence, as a condition of employment.
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
This is a special sensitive position which requires an active/current Top Secret/SCI security clearance based on a Single-Scope Background Investigation (SSBI). You must be capable of receiving and maintaining SCI access and must meet the requirements of DCID 6-4 and Executive Order 12968. Please visit the website at http://www.fas.org/irp/offdocs/dcid6-4/index.html for further details about the DCID requirements. Appointment to the position is subject to your successful completion of essential security investigation forms, your cooperation with the investigator, the completion of the investigation, and the favorable adjudication of the investigation. Additionally, appointment could require that you satisfy additional security requirements established by FEMA and other Federal Departments or Agencies. Failure to satisfactorily complete any aspect of this process is grounds for termination.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
U.S. Citizens (DEU):We will review your resume and transcript{s), to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications based on the information provided and evaluate your relevant personal, educational, and work experiences as it relates to the specialized experience and KSAS required for the job for which you are applying. Based on the results of this evaluation, you will be placed in one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Names of candidates in the Best Qualified Category will be sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration.
Veterans' Preference: If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. If you are entitled to veterans' preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed above qualified non-preference eligibles in your assigned category. Qualified veterans' preference eligibles with a service-connected disability of 100% or more will be listed at the top of the highest quality category depending on the position and grade level of the job. For information on entitlement seehttp://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx
INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ICTAP): Federal Career and Career-Conditional Displaced employees in the local commuting area who are rated well qualified, which is defined as one who meets the qualifications identified in this announcement and scores at least an 85 (prior to veteran's preference being applied) on the application questions, will receive special selection priority.
Selective Placement Factor: None
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's) measured in the questionnaire:
1. Knowledge of all aspects of logistics management to include property and facility management, property acquisition, and disposal, transportation, supply management, equipment maintenance, and life support systems.
2. Ability to organize and lead national disaster response teams in the conduct of logistical activities supporting catastrophic incidents.
3. Ability to collect, analyze and evaluate equipment and system performance data and make recommendations based thereon.
4. Skill in written communication to develop a variety of documents relating to policy, procedures, guidelines, and documenting results of studies.
To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click the following link: View Assessment Questions
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Benefits and Other Info
BENEFITS:
Our career opportunities feature the potential for performance-based increases, flexible hours, and the ability to achieve and maintain a balanced lifestyle. Other benefits that may be available include a uniform allowance, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, and telework. For more information on federal benefits, please visit www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.
OTHER INFORMATION:
This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.
VETERANS INFORMATION, EEO POLICY, AND REGISTRATION FOR SELECTIVE SERVICE can be obtained utilizing the links at the bottom of this announcement.
CITIZENSHIP: Agencies are permitted to hire non-citizens only in very limited circumstances where there are no qualified citizens available for the position.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: For more information, please see the link at the bottom of this announcement andwww.opm.gov/disability/reasonableaccommodation.asp.
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How To Apply
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:
1. Your Resume;
2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire;
3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below).
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, August 17, 2012.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Please ensure you click theApply for this position now! button at the end of the process. You will be redirected to Application Manager, https://applicationmanager.gov/, to complete your application package. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire.
Note: To check on the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, selectApplication Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
To fax supporting documents that you are unable to upload, complete this cover page, http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following vacancy ID: 505306. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot apply online, you will need to:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire: View Occupational Questionnaire,
2. Print the 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf, and
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form (all 6 pages but do not include a Cover Page for this document) to: 1-478-757-3144.
4. Print the fax cover page (http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover/pdf) and include with any supporting documents you fax (e.g. resume, transcripts, veterans documents, etc) to the same fax number in #3.
Please do not complete steps 1 – 4 if you are applying on line.
If you upload your documents using Application Manager, DO NOT FAX the same documents. To verify uploaded documents have been processed, please wait one hour to ensure they have cleared the virus scan. You can verify that your uploaded documents are attached to your application by checking the Details tab of your Application Manager account (https://applicationmanager.gov/ for this vacancy announcement. You documents will be displayed under the Details tab in the Document area.
Faxed documents will take 2-3 business days to process. To fax documents, you MUST use the special coverage page. Print the pre-populated cover page on the uploaded documents screen of Application Manager or you may click this link: http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf to print a copy of the cover page. When faxing documents, follow the procedures outlined below.
• Include the 8-character Vacancy Identification Number: 505306
• Provide your Social Security Number and full name in the spaces provided or we will not be able to associate your document(s) with the rest of your application.
• Fax your cover page and documents to 1-478-757-3144.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
In addition to your Resume and complete Occupational Questionnaire:
• Eligible veterans are encouraged to attach the latest report of Separation from Active Duty (DD-214) or other proof of honorable discharge or terminal leave status, when a DD-214 is not available.
• Applicants claiming 10-point preference based on a compensable disability, receipt of a purple heart, or preference for a spouse, widow/widower, or natural mother must complete and attach the SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference and the required proof as listed on the backside of the SF-15. The SF-15 is available at: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.
• Current or former Federal civilian employees are encouraged to attach a copy of a non-award SF-50.
• If you are qualifying based on education or a combination of education and experience or if the position has a positive education requirement, you are encouraged to provide a copy of your college transcript.
o Foreign Education: to receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Lon D. Cabot
Phone: (800)879-6076
Email: LON.CABOT@FEMA.GOV Agency Information:
DHS FEMA HCD Talent Acquisition and Processing
PO Box 9900
Winchester, VA 22604
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Once your complete application is received, you will receive correspondence indicating that your application has been received. After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
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7. Job Title: Instructional Systems Specialist, GS-1750-11/12 Emmitsburg, MD
Department: Department Of Homeland Security
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Job Announcement Number: MG-2011-91194-KJD-506627D/M
SALARY RANGE: $62,467.00 - $97,333.00 /year
OPEN PERIOD: Friday, July 29, 2011 to Friday, August 19, 2011
SERIES & GRADE: GS-1750-11/12
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Career/Career Conditional
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 13
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Emmitsburg, MD
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: US Citizens and Status Candidates
JOB SUMMARY:
Do you desire to protect American interests and secure our Nation while building a meaningful and rewarding career? If so, The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling.
DHS components work collectively to prevent terrorism, secure borders, enforce and administer immigration laws, safeguard cyberspace and ensure resilience to disasters. The vitality and magnitude of this mission is achieved by a diverse workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact; join DHS.
When disaster strikes, America looks to FEMA. Now FEMA looks to you. Join our team and use your talent to support Americans in their times of greatest need. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepares the nation for all hazards and manages Federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. We foster innovation, reward performance and creativity, and provide challenges on a routine basis with a well-skilled, knowledgeable, high performance workforce.
Who May Apply
• All U.S. Citizens
• Current federal employees serving under a career or career-conditional appointment
• Former federal employees with reinstatement eligibility
• Persons eligible for non-competitive appointment under special hiring authorities (click here for a list of authorities)
• Persons eligible under an Interchange Agreement (click here to view a list of covered agreements)
• Veterans’ preference eligibles or veterans who have been separated from the Armed Forces under honorable conditions after substantially completing at least three consecutive years of active duty (click here for information on veterans)
• For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here
AMENDED TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: This position is also being advertised at the GS-13 grade level. Please see vacancy announcement number MG-2011-91194-KJD-515525D/M for more information.
AMENDED TO CHANGE THE FOLLOWING: CLOSING DATE FROM AUGUST 11, 2011.
This position is ideal for a senior professional educator and course developer looking for the opportunity to provide professional education oversight and guidance to contractor personnel engaged in course development, pilot testing, evaluation, and course revision. This position starts at a salary of $62,467 (GS-11) with promotion potential to $115,742 (GS-13). Apply for this exciting position to become part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), United States Fire Administration (USFA), National Fire Academy (NFA) in Emmitsburg, MD.
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.
EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT: FEMA employees are subject to 24 hour on-call in the event of any emergency. This service may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites that require functioning under intense physical and mental stress.
Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• You must be able to obtain a Public Trust security clearance.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Direct Deposit is mandatory.
• Males born after 12/31/59 - Selective Service Registration required.
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Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - Emmitsburg, MD
In this position you will become a key member of the National Fire Academy staff building partnerships with other federal, state, local, tribal, and private fire prevention and control organizations. Typical duties include:
• Performing professional educational oversight for a broad range of course development and revision work;
• Reviewing course content and proposed course parameters;
• Conducting professional educational evaluations for assigned training activities.
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Qualifications and Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Basic Requirements:
Degree: that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours appropriate to the work of the position to be filled. The course work must have included study in at least four of the following five areas:
1. Learning theory, psychology of learning, educational psychology: Study of learning theories as they relate to the systematic design, development, and validation of instructional material.
2. Instructional design practices: Study of the principles and techniques used in designing training programs, developing design strategy and models, and applying design methods to the improvement of instructional effectiveness.
3. Educational evaluation: Study of the techniques for evaluating the effectiveness of instructional/educational programs, including developing written and performance tests and survey instruments, and determining reliability and validity of evaluation instruments.
4. Instructional product development: Study of the techniques appropriate for developing training materials, including identifying learner characteristics, specifying objectives, applying training strategy, validating training materials, and evaluating training.
5. Computers in education and training: Study of the application of computers in education and training, including selecting appropriate computer software.
In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements, you qualify for this position at the GS-11 level if you possess one of the following:
One full year of specialized experience. Specialized experience is described as experience
in a position responsible for providing professional education oversight guidance to contractor personnel engaged in course development, pilot testing, evaluation, and course revision.
OR
3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
OR
Combination of education and experience.
In addition to meeting the Basic Requirement, you qualify for this position at the GS-12 level if you possess one full year of specialized experience.
Specialized experience is described as experience in a position as a senior professional educator and course developer responsible for providing professional education oversight guidance to contractor personnel engaged in course development, pilot testing, evaluation, and course revision.
Time-in-Grade Requirements for Federal employees: Current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the Federal service. The time-in-grade requirement must be met within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement.
The qualification requirements listed above must be met within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement.
This position allows you to qualify at the GS-11 level and be considered based on your education. To receive this consideration, please submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades) to document that you have met the education requirement. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package however, official transcripts will be needed prior to beginning employment. Most colleges and universities offer unofficial transcripts online - please check your school website to obtain a copy quickly.
Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside of the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. This evaluation must be provided by midnight Eastern Time on the closing date of this vacancy announcement. We will only accept the completed foreign education evaluation. For more information on Foreign Education verification, visit the US Department of Education. Another listing of services that can perform this evaluation is available at the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)
Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for Public Trust as a condition of placement into this position. This may include a review of financial issues, such as delinquency, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your experience, education, and training will be rated using a job questionnaire that is based on the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this job:
1. Knowledge of course analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation.
2. Ability to develop statements of work, statements of objectives, and performance work statements for course developments, especially assuring courses are developed in accordance with agency/organization standards and course development processes.
3. Ability to conduct educational evaluations for assigned training activities.
4. Knowledge of interactive adult education, web-based instructional systems design, and educational technology as applied to education standards, objectives and milestones.
5. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, establishing and monitoring timelines successfully.
6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
If you are applying under Delegated Examining (All U.S. Citizens), we will use your job questionnaire to place you in one of three categories based on your experience, education, and training. If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be placed in one of the following categories:
1. Best Qualified: Applicants possessing a background that demonstrates a superior level of all evaluation criteria.
2. Well-Qualified: Applicants possessing a background that demonstrates a satisfactory level of the evaluation criteria.
3. Qualified: Applicants possessing the basic qualifications, with general knowledge, skills, and abilities.
If you are applying under Merit Promotion, you will be given the minimum earned rating of 70 points and a maximum of 30 points may be awarded based on your responses to the questionnaire.
If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click the following link: View Assessment Questions
Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the Federal government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible. Information about ICTAP or CTAP eligibility can be found by clicking here to access OPM’s Career Transition Resources website. To be considered well qualified under CTAP/ ICTAP, you must be placed in the Well Qualified categoryfor this position, as described above. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement.
Veterans: Veterans with 5-point preference who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements are placed above non-preference eligibles within the category in which they qualify. Veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% are listed in the best qualified category, except when the position being filled is scientific, professional at the GS-09 grade level, or higher. This position is considered scientific/professional. For information on veterans’ preference, please click here.
Certain veterans are eligible to apply as a status candidate under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA). For more information, please clickhere.
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Benefits and Other Info
BENEFITS:
DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to www.dhs.gov/careers and select “benefits.”
OTHER INFORMATION:
This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.
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How To Apply
HOW TO APPLY:
Your application must be received by 11:59PM EST on Friday, August 19, 2011.
To begin your online application, click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register or sign into USAJOBS, take the online questionnaire, and submit the required documents. See Required Documents section for more detail.
We strongly encourage you to apply online. If you cannot apply online, you may FAX your résumé, assessment questionnaire, and supporting documents to (478) 757-3144. You must print a copy of OPM Form 1203-FX, document your responses to the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire, and use the official FAX coversheet found here.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
1. Your résumé
2. Your responses to the job questionnaire View Assessment Questions
3. Are you qualifying based on education? Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) or a list of coursework with hours completed. Those with foreign education, click this link.
4. Are you a veteran? Submit Member Copy 4 of your DD 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Those applying for 10-point preference must fill out the SF-15 (click here for the form) and provide the required documentation listed on the back of the form. Clickhere for more veterans’ information.
5. Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)? You must submit:
• a copy of your agency notice,
• a copy of your most recent performance rating, and
• a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, noting your current position, grade level, and duty location.
6. Are you a current or former Federal employee? Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, that shows your competitive service status. (The "position occupied" block on the SF-50 should show a "1" and your "tenure" block should show a "1" or "2".)
7. Are you a Peace Corps/ VISTA volunteer or a person with a disability? Click on the link above to view the required supporting documentation to submit with your application.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Kathy Delauter
Phone: (800)879-6076
TDD: (800)877-8339
Email: KATHERINE.DELAUTER@FEMA.GOV Agency Information:
DHS FEMA HCD Talent Acquisition and Processing
16825 S Seton Ave
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and interviews. We will notify you by email after each of these steps has been completed. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on “Application Status,” and then click “More Information.” We expect to make a final job offer within 30 days after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
For more information on applying for Federal employment, please click here.
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Subject: 8. Tactical Medical - Iraq or Afghanistan
Date: Thu, 4 Aug 2011 10:36:59 -0700
From: Lucy Jensen
To:
Provide medical support or “out of hospital care” in a tactical environment. TM will work under the supervision of a physician assistant, physician or nurse practitioner. Work with team members in the performance of a wide variety of missions that may include, but are not limited to, personal security details, supporting de-mining operations, convoy operations, and support for civilian contractor operations. The Tactical Medic will perform as an integral team member and take part in all duties assigned by the team leader. After appropriate level of training, provide emergent and non-emergent medical support such as treatment of minor acute illnesses in field conditions to include but not limited to fluid resuscitation, hemorrhage control with hemostatic agents, airway support, and life support for patients with prolonged casualty evacuation times.
Other Duties: Track and maintain individual supply requirements, assist in training activities of fellow medics and team members, attend courses that have relevance to assigned duties. Operate up-armored vehicles. Provide supervision for other CHS tactical medics if placed in team leader role.
Qualifications: Current civilian certification as an EMT-P or international equivalent.
At least 1 year experience in a high threat environment
Operational or tactical medicine training with certificate of completion highly desired to include:
• US Army Special Forces Medic (18 Delta)
• USAF Pararescue (PJ)
• US Navy or USAF Independent Medical Duty training
• Other Government Agency medical experience ie; FBI, CIA, DEA
• Other tactical/ operational medical training such as OEMS or T1G
• Other international equivalents valued and considered
Familiarity with the M-4, M-9, Glock and Sig weapons system.
Holds or would be willing to obtain a Sponsor Industrial Security Approval TOP SECRET or SECRET clearance, or equivalent, which includes an in-depth background check, including criminal, financial, and educational checks will be performed.
Candidate must complete PSD/tactical driving course.
Successfully pass medical, physical fitness and psychological screening.
Must have or be able to obtain a US security clearance.
Unrestricted driver’s license with International driver’s permit.
Excellent communications skills.
Fluent in English.
Please put job title in the subject line ands end resume to Lucy
Lucy Jensen
lucy@military-civilian.com
(310) 455-2002 Office
P.O. Box 883
Topanga Canyon, CA 90290
www.military-civilian.com
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Subject: 9. Biomedical Equipment Tech - Iraq
Date: Thu, 4 Aug 2011 10:40:42 -0700
From: Lucy Jensen
To:
The Health Care Service Support – Iraq Program Manager establishes a clinically safe and professionally managed healthcare environment and provides primary health care as well as resuscitative surgical care in accordance with U.S. or equivalent medical standards on a 24-hour basis, 365 days of the year to Chief of Mission (COM) personnel U.S. Embassy Baghdad, serving a population of approximately 14,000 adults.
SCOPE: The Biomedical Equipment Technician reports to and is supervised by the HCSS-Iraq Program Manager or a designated Project Management Office (PMO) official and coordinates their work with the site medical director or other primary medical equipment users (Radiologist, Physicians, Surgeons, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physician’s Assistants, Medical Technologists) on the work site.
The Biomedical Equipment Technician will be assigned to repair or maintain equipment in one of three settings: (1) Large medical/trauma hospitals, (2) Small medical/trauma hospital and assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician, (3) Non-surgical field Health units.
In these settings, Medical Maintenance Specialists install, repair and maintain medical equipment to ensure it is clean, safe and functioning properly. This includes Biomedical equipment that requires use of computers with specialized software, hand tools and other repair shop equipment to diagnose and fix problems with a wide variety of healthcare technology. Work on X-ray and ultrasound machines, respirators and heart defibrillators, electric wheelchairs and hospital beds, or medical laboratory equipment is also required. Biomedical Equipment Technician will assist with Medical equipment set up and disinfect laboratory and healthcare equipment so it is safe and ready to use.
All services shall be provided in accordance with established standards, principles and ethics of the profession, applicable professional specialty organizations, and the high-quality standard for which CHS is recognized.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATION, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE:
Must have completed a Biomedical Equipment Technology or Engineering training program leading to a diploma, certificate or an associate’s degree.
U.S. Military Biomedical Equipment Technician technical school training certification (4A2X1, 68A, or HM-8478) will also fulfill this requirement.
Certification by the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) is desirable.
Must have additional training and experience repairing CT scanners and similar sophisticated equipment.
Must have and maintain current certification in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Equivalent non-U.S/Canadian education, certification, diplomas and experience may be qualifying, after CHS/DOS RMO review.
All health care providers and medical support staff must have recent clinical experience in patient care for at least 6 months out of the past year
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Inspect, maintain, adjust, calibrate, and repair a wide variety of electronic, electromechanical, and hydraulic equipment, to include patient monitors, defibrillators, medical imaging equipment (X-rays, CT scanners, and ultrasound equipment), voice-controlled operating tables, electric wheelchairs, as well as other sophisticated dental, optometric, and ophthalmic equipment.
•Perform routine scheduled maintenance to ensure that all equipment is in good working order.
•Perform safety checks and train practitioners to safely operate equipment.
•Disassembles equipment to locate causes of malfunctions or inaccuracies. Repairs or replaces defective parts. Reassembles equipment and adjusts precision components.
•Notifies manufacturers or distributors of uncorrectable equipment malfunctions to arrange for repair.
•Keeps extensive records of equipment checks, both for maintenance and repair.
•Maintains inventories and records supplies and parts.
•Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
OTHER DUTIES:
•Biomedical Equipment Technician may be required to complete their work near patients and must avoid disturbing them.
•Biomedical Equipment Technician will document trouble and other reports, the work performed, and any system or configurations changes.
•Attends and participates in a variety of meetings and task force groups to improve quality and outcomes, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain specific level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, new task efforts, and new policy requirements.
•Shall understand and practice the precepts of the American Hospital Associations Bill of Rights for patients.
Please put job title in the subject line ands end resume to Lucy
Lucy Jensen
lucy@military-civilian.com
(310) 455-2002 Office
P.O. Box 883
Topanga Canyon, CA 90290
www.military-civilian.com
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Subject: 10. Paramedic/Paramedic Supervisor - Saudi Arabia
Date: Thu, 4 Aug 2011 10:47:25 -0700
From: Lucy Jensen
To:
Overall responsibility for both Basic and Advanced Emergency Medical Services during the work shift as designated by Program Management. Supervise and train ambulance and emergency medical services crews in designated area.
This is a proposed position and contingent on contract award.
Principal Duties:
• Lead ambulance crews in responding to all ALS calls in designated area for emergency medical services.
• Assist in the training of Host Nation paramedic and EMT staff on an operational basis as designated by Program Management.
• Assists in the development and initiates procedures for equipment supply to ensure operational readiness of all ambulances and response vehicles during work shift.
• Assists in developing and implements policies and procedures to inspect personnel, vehicles and equipment to maintain operational readiness.
• Provide operational oversight on all emergency medical treatment provided by crews in designated area during work shift.
• Shall be an active member with defined responsibility during major disasters or simulation exercises as designated by the Program Management.
• Organize the initial response of paramedical services at the scene of major disasters.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Must have a current United States NREMT-P certification or equivalent as determined by Program Management. EMT personnel will also maintain ACLS, BCLS, PHTLS/ITLS, and PALS (or equivalent) certification for the duration of their contract.
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years’ EMS experience as an active EMT-Paramedic, with 2 years in a supervisory position.
• At least one (1) year of operational experience as a paramedic in an overseas or similar remote environment.
Please put job title in the subject line and send resume to Lucy
Lucy Jensen
lucy@military-civilian.com
(310) 455-2002 Office
P.O. Box 883
Topanga Canyon, CA 90290
www.military-civilian.com
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11. Senior Military Analyst 2 in Washington DC (UNCLASSIFIED)
Date: Thu, 4 Aug 2011 16:42:19 -0400
From: Sanders, Wayne A Mr CIV USA
To: zak
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: My Default Caveat
Zak
Can you put this job announcement out to the network.
Thank You
Wayne Sanders
SR MILITARY ANALYST-2
The successful candidate will serves as a Sr. Military Analyst 2 within the
Integration and Transformation Division, Deputy Chief of Staff, G-3/5/7,
Training Directorate, Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA). The
candidate will provide direct support supports numerous critical training
programs to include Collective Training, Institutional Training, Range
Modernization, Army Distributed Learning, Training Mission Area, Functional
Area Assessment, Army School System, Joint National Training Capability,
Foreign Language and Culture Program, Lean Six Sigma, training policy, and
analysis. At a minimum, primary effort shall include the following:
At a minimum, primary effort shall include the following:
* Coordinate Joint Service and Army Staff actions for the Training
Directorate, Headquarters, and Department of the Army.
* Analyze DFLP planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE)
in support of the Army Senior Language Authority, the Executive Agent for
the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC).
* Build, maintain and analyze the Defense Language Program (TDLP)
Management Decision Package (MDEP) in support of the MDEP Manager during the
entire PPBE process.
* Understand the full range of DLIFLC and Army Language Program
resource requirements.
* Conduct reviews and other in-depth analyses of DLIFLC and TALP
resource requirements.
* Provide subject matter expertise for culturally-based foreign
language, culture and regional expertise training for DOD-wide programs.
* Prepare the Army Senior Language Authority (SLA) and Deputy SLA for
Congressional inquiries and other key meetings.
* Represent the SLA in meetings with the Services, Joint Staff, Office
of the Secretary of Defense, and Intelligence Community.
* Revise Army Regulations to synchronize DFLP with current practices
in the field, specifically AR 350-20, Management of the Defense Foreign
Language Program.
* Integrate Doctrine, Organization, Training, Leader Development,
Materiel, Personnel and Facility solutions for DFLP.
* Provide Army Staff Support to SLA and executive agent for DLIFLC.
* Organize meetings and coordinate agendas for SLA. Prepare executive
summaries, information papers, briefings, and other correspondence.
Preferred Skills
Retired Army Officer, Senior NCO or Civilian with Foreign Language and
Culture background preferred or experience as a Foreign Area Offer (FAO).
Recent experience on HQDA, ACOM or Joint Staff. Excellent writing and
briefing skills highly desired and must have a current Secret Security
Clearance.
DPMS offers a competitive Compensation and Benefit Plan. For immediate
consideration, please send your resume to Davis-Paige Management Systems LLC
(DPMS), at Jobs@dpmsllc.com
SRMA2. Questions may be addressed to the attention of Ms. Quadesha Joyner.
Direct Mail: DPMS HR Department, 7611 Little River Turnpike Suite 500-East,
Annandale, VA 22003.
EOE/AA/M/F/V/D
Quadesha Joyner, MBA
Davis-Paige Management Systems, LLC
Human Resources, Staffing Manager
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Subject: 12. SIGINT SOCCENT/SOCSOUTH/SOCPAC (CONUS) S/TS
Date: Fri, 5 Aug 2011 00:46:21 -0400
From: robert lambert
I am looking for a retired former SIGINT’er willing to work at either
SOCCENT, SOCSOUTH or SOCPAC to establish core capabilities. The ideal
candidate would be a retired MI SIGINT Warrant Officer, although other
senior SIGINT professionals would be considered. As always, this is a
time sensitive opportunity so please forward your resume immediately
to
roblambert1216@gmail.com
Thanks
rwl
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Subject: 13. Seabee Curriculum Development (Work from Home)
Date: Fri, 5 Aug 2011 08:05:33 -0400
From: Alexis Smith
To: zak@SpecOpsNet.org
Please send to your mailing list. Thank you!
Seabee Curriculum Development
Linxx Global Solutions, a fast growing Government contracting company, with corporate offices located in Virginia Beach, VA, is currently looking for former Seabees experienced in curriculum development for full and part-time positions.
Responsibilities
• Work with the Naval Construction Training Commands in Port Hueneme, California and Gulfport, Mississippi to develop curriculum and Personnel Qualification Standards (PQS).
• Develop curriculum and PQS for Transportation course, Earthworks Operations course and Pavement course OR
• Construction Mechanic (A) A school OR
• Pumps and Compressors course, Sewage Disposal and Field Sanitation course OR
• Concrete and Masonry course and Structure Framing course
• Work with Subject Matter Experts and other government personnel to develop course material
Candidate Qualifications
• This work can be done from any location, however personnel local to Port Hueneme and Gulfport are preferred
• Prefer two (2) years experience with appropriate Seabee rating
• Knowledge of the use and development of PQS desirable
• Knowledge of NAVEDTRA and CSFE standards desirable
• Workforce Career Coach Facilitator (or equivalent) desirable
Benefits
Linxx’s competitive benefits program includes comprehensive medical and dental care, matching 401K, tuition reimbursement, work/life balance, paid time off, disability coverage, and other benefits that help provide financial protection for you and your family.
Linxx is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or sexual orientation.
For more information about Linxx Global Solutions, please visit our website: www.linxxglobal.com.
If you are interested in this position, please visit http://tbe.taleo.net/NA5/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=LINXX_SECURITY&cws=1&rid=184and apply online.
Alexis Smith
Supply Chain Manager
Linxx Global Solutions, Inc.
272 Bendix Road, Suite 220
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Phone: 757-222-0300
Fax: 757-965-9806
asmith@linxxglobal.com
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AMSEC has a new job opening. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resumes at www.amsec.com and refer to the Career section.
14. AMSEC - Mgr Tax Accounting 1 (Virginia Beach, VA) - Requisition ID: 11015131
Business Sector: HII-Ingalls Shipbuilding/AMSEC/CMSD
Location: United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Relocation Assistance: No relocation assistance available
Clearance Type: None
Number of Openings: 1
Shift: 1st Shift
Posted: July 20, 2011
Status: Full-time
Days/Hours of Work: Varies
Salary: Based on experience
Close Date: Ongoing
Description
Prepares the companies federal, state, and local tax returns by examining accounts and records and computing tax returns according to prescribed rates, laws, and regulations. Audits financial records to determine tax liability. Prepares claims for tax refunds, maintains tax records, prepares routine and special tax reports, and advises management regarding business, internal programs, and activities as they relate to tax matters.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
Responsible for ensuring the accurate completion of various tax functions and filings, including business license registrations, personal property tax returns, sales and use tax returns, Form 5500 for Health and Welfare plans. Responsible for reporting timely accurate federal, foreign and state tax information to HII Corp and HII Division Tax including annual federal tax package, annual master state/apportionment tax packages, quarterly final tax package and depreciation reports, and unclaimed property returns. Review monthly account reconciliations for the tax department. Maintain documentation of tax department processes and procedures. Request new state registrations and assist in filing for tax registration ID numbers. Assess filing requirements for state and local taxes and estimated taxes, penalties, and interest and facilitate implementation of processes for filing proper tax returns which may include leading coordination of Operations and /or other Corporate Departments to establish, maintain and obtain on-going information needed for accurate tax filings and payments. Will compile information to support tax audits, will research questions concerning sales and use tax laws and responsible for follow up actions as appropriate. Liaison with other AMSEC Corporate and Operations personnel, to provide tax related guidance to assist with proper treatment of expenses for tax, reporting and government accounting purposes. Coordinate/provide corporate tax information as required to HII Corporate and/or external service providers for the proper reporting/filing of corporate foreign income.
Will work as part of the Finance Team and may assist or cross-train with other team members to ensure the timely completion of required assignments and special projects. Over-time hours (evenings, weekends, and/or holidays) and schedule flexibility may be required to meet audit, month, quarter and year end requirements. Proficiency in MicroSoft Office applications required.
Bachelor's degree plus 3 years relevant experience; OR Master's degree plus 2 years relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Pivot table and more advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, international tax, and U.S. Federal Government contracting preferred.
AMSEC is a corporation operated as a wholly owned subsidiary of Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII). With approximately 2,000 employees in 28 locations nationwide and overseas, AMSEC is a full service supplier to the Navy and commercial maritime industry, providing naval architecture and marine engineering, naval ship systems assessments, maintenance engineering, acquisition program development, shipyard industrial engineering, and complete logistics services from technical manual development to provisioning documents, to spare parts management and training.
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) designs, builds and maintains a variety of nuclear and non-nuclear ships for the U.S. Navy and builds high-endurance cutters for the U.S. Coast Guard. In addition, HII provides aftermarket services for military ships around the globe. For more than a century, HII has been building more ships, in more ship classes, than any other U.S. naval shipbuilder. Employing nearly 38,000 shipbuilders in Virginia, Mississippi, Louisiana and California, Huntington Ingalls Industries' primary business divisions are Newport News Shipbuilding and Ingalls Shipbuilding.
HII is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce regardless of age. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
For more information, contact:
Cathy Mayo and Lattoya Tomlinson
Phone number: 757.463.6666
Fax: 757.631.2376
Mailing Address: 2829 Guardian Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23452
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15. AMSEC has a new job opening. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit
their resumes at www.amsec.com and refer to the Career section.
AMSEC - Master Tradesperson 3 (Electrical Power Distribution) Mayport, FL
Requisition ID: 11014488
Business Sector: HII-Ingalls Shipbuilding/AMSEC/CMSD
Location: United States-Florida-Mayport
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Relocation Assistance: No relocation assistance available
Clearance Type: Confidential
Number of Openings: 1
Shift: 1st Shift
Posted: July 15, 2011
Status: Full-time
Days/Hours of Work: Varies
Salary: Based on experience
Close Date: Ongoing
Description
Responsible for interfacing with customers, managing subcontractors and
ability to provide work direction to others. May oversee one or more jobs.
Inspects, repairs, maintains and modifies equipment of specialty.
Specialties in a single trade area include those that maybe certified as
Welder, Pipe fitter, Brazier, Universal A/C&R Mechanic or Electrician and
those that use or operate specialized equipment including riggers, sheet
metal workers and painters or specialized coating applicators.
Supervises others and manages one or more multiple jobs. Applies
comprehensive understanding of production and processes toward completion
of assignments. Responsible for interfacing with customers, managing
subcontractors and ability to provide work direction to others. Performs a
variety of complicated and non routine tasks. Develops and uses technical
documents including controlled work packages, formal work processes and
procedures, test documents, reports and task or trip reports. Schedules,
reports and briefs customers and senior management. Performs duties outside
of specialty in order to complete installation or work assignment.
Ability to supervise others and manage one or more multiple jobs. Ability
to oversee, schedule and assign tasks for one or more jobs. Applies high
level skills of specialty trades functions and tools. Ability to interface
with external customers and communicate verbally and in writing. Ability to
use of basic hand tools, portable power tools, and tools of specialty.
Ability to perform multiple tasking and meet critical deadlines.
Specific Requirements:
Must have a minimum of ten (10) years hands-on electrical experience, of
which two (2) years of specialized experience related to 60 HZ Power
Generation, 60 HZ Power Distribution, 400 HZ Power Generation,
Uninterruptible Power Supplies, and Degaussing Systems.
Must possess knowledge of and be experienced in the intermediate repair and
troubleshooting of 60 HZ Power Generation, 60 HZ Power Distribution, 400 HZ
Power Generation, Uninterruptible Power Supplies, and Degaussing Systems.
Must possess good communication skills, have the ability to work with
NEMAIS/SAP, and possess excellent training skills to ensure technical
proficiency and continuity within the assigned work center.
Be trained in a posses the ability to use current version of reporting
software as used by INSURV.
Demonstrate regularly using accepted current instrumentation for diagnosing
equipment.
Demonstrate ability for interpreting wiring diagrams and control schematics.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
. HS education or Trade School + 10 years of related experience.
. Physical Requirements:
. Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes.
. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but
no less than 20 lbs.
. Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature
environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in
confined spaces.
. Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat,
humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of
vessels.
. May ride ships at sea for extended periods.
. May require wearing a respirator.
. Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United
States.
Equipment Used:
. Basic hand tools (hammers, wrenches, pliers, saws, etc)
. Portable electric/pneumatic tools (drills, grinders, saws, etc); bench
grinder, drill press, hydrostatic or other test equipment; welding, cutting,
brazing, rigging blasting, coating and material moving equipment.
. Computer skills including the ability to log on and navigate through as
series of menus/icons on a major system controlled by a central computer and
the basic use of COTS software, electronic mail and internet.
AMSEC is a corporation operated as a wholly owned subsidiary of Huntington
Ingalls Industries (HII). With approximately 2,000 employees in 28 locations
nationwide and overseas, AMSEC is a full service supplier to the Navy and
commercial maritime industry, providing naval architecture and marine
engineering, naval ship systems assessments, maintenance engineering,
acquisition program development, shipyard industrial engineering, and
complete logistics services from technical manual development to
provisioning documents, to spare parts management and training.
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) designs, builds and maintains a variety
of nuclear and non-nuclear ships for the U.S. Navy and builds high-endurance
cutters for the U.S. Coast Guard. In addition, HII provides aftermarket
services for military ships around the globe. For more than a century, HII
has been building more ships, in more ship classes, than any other U.S.
naval shipbuilder. Employing nearly 38,000 shipbuilders in Virginia,
Mississippi, Louisiana and California, Huntington Ingalls Industries'
primary business divisions are Newport News Shipbuilding and Ingalls
Shipbuilding.
HII is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring and retaining a
diverse workforce regardless of age. U.S. Citizenship is required for most
positions.
For more information, contact:
Cathy Mayo and Lattoya Tomlinson
Phone number: 757.463.6666
Fax: 757.631.2376
Mailing Address: 2829 Guardian Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23452
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16. San Diego Area Career Fairs - 2011
WHEN WHERE WHAT
6 Aug, 9:00-2:00 MCRD MCCS Military Retiree Fair 2011
Semper Fit Field House Bldg 650 Please Register: www.mccsmcrd.com
8 Aug, 2 PM Workshop East County Career Center Success at a Job Fair
924 E. Main Street, El Cajon 92021
17 Aug, 1 PM South Bay Career Center Heritage Recruitment
- RECRUITING- 1111 Bay Boulevard, Suite E In-Home Caregivers
Chula Vista, CA 91911
22 Aug, 10:00-2:00 San Diego Convention Center SD Veteran’s Job and Resource Fair
111 Harbor Drive, SD 92101 www.navygoldcoast.org
26 Aug, 9:00-NOON Cuyamaca College Student Center Congressman Hunter’s
900 Rancho San Diego Pkwy, 92109 Community Job Fair
30 Aug, 1:00 Workshop VVSD, 4141 Pacific Hwy, SD 92110 Interviewing for the Job
Free – presented by Interview Coach Alan Ladd
31 Aug, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Hyatt Regency La Jolla Medical Career Fair
3777 La Jolla Village Dr CareerMD.com
http://www.careermd.com/physicians/careerfairs/SanDiego.aspx
20 Sep, 11:00 – 2:00 San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina Career Fair
333 West Harbor Dr Freedom Career Fair Services
http://www.freedomcareerfairs.com/career_fairs/details/CA/San_Diego/July/25/2011/
27 Sep, 10:00-1:00 MCRD San Diego Career and Education Fair
Semper Fit Fieldhouse, Bldg 650 Mina.threat@usmc.mil
http://www.usmc-mccs.org/tamp/career_jobfairs.cfm?sid=ml&smid=5
28 Sep, 10:00 – 2:00 Scottish Rite Center–MissionValley NAVY FFSC Job Fair
1895 Camino del Rio South, 92108
How to Work a Job Fair at 0900 and again at 0930 this location
6 Oct, 10:00-2:00 Balboa Park Club, SD JobtoberFest Job Fair
19 Oct, 10:00-1:00 MCAS Miramar, Bldg 5305 Career Fair
Miramar Room Career Resource Center
www.mccsmiramar.com
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17. Logistics Positions (Afghanistan)
Challenging Projects in Remote Parts of the World
Fluor, one of the world's leading engineering and construction companies, is searching for individuals in support of Logistics Civil Augmentation Program IV (LOGCAP IV) in Afghanistan for positions within the following areas:
Materials Control Supervisor
Manager, Material Management
Director I, Material Management
Director II, Material Management
• Numerous positions available at many experience levels in supply chain for site support
• A degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Positions requiring three to 20 plus years of directly related experience available
A LOGCAP IV assignment may place you in a hostile environment, even a war zone. But there are also rewards: excellent pay, benefits, periodic vacations and more. There is also the satisfaction of working at your utmost while helping others perform a critical service mission.
Qualified, interested candidates apply online at www.WorkAtFluor.com/LOGCAP; use the job title in the keyword box.
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18. Several Jobs in Nebraska
This morning, over thirty additional job authorizations have been made at North Platte, NE ranging from apprentice diesel/electrical to journeyman diesel/electrical as well as warehouse workers and material service operators. Salaries range from $15.00 to $25.10 an hour with Union Pacific's health plan and retirement package. Please share with your interested parties. Applications can be submitted at www.unionpacific.jobs.
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19. Title: Information Technology Specialist (Customer Support) Calexico, CA, Indio, CA and Los Angeles, CA; 1 vacancy - Denver, CO; 1 vacancy - Calexico, CA; 1 vacancy - Indio, CA; 2 vacancies - Los Angeles, CA; 1 vacancy - Douglas, AZ; 1 vacancy - Tucson, AZ; 1 vacancy - Blaine, WA; 1 vacancy - Seattle, WA; 1 vacancy - Las Vegas, NV; 1 vacancy - Salt Lake City, UT;
Employer: Customs and Border Protection, under vacancy announcement IHC-508347-DDC DE.
Locations: Positions are located nationwide to include – Calexico, CA, Indio, CA and Los Angeles, CA. These positions are open to all United States Citizens.
Job Title: Information Technology Specialist (Customer Support)
Department: Department Of Homeland Security
Agency: Customs and Border Protection
Job Announcement Number: IHC-508347-DDC DE
SALARY RANGE: $41,563.00 - $78,355.00 /year
OPEN PERIOD: Monday, August 01, 2011 to Monday, August 22, 2011
SERIES & GRADE: GS-2210-09/12
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Career/Career Conditional
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 12
JOB SUMMARY:
CBP: Securing America's Borders
Whether on the frontlines or serving behind the scenes supporting our mission, the men and women of CBP are dedicated to keeping America safe. CBP counts on them. Our Nation counts on them. Can we count on you?
For information about CBP's mission, activities, and careers, visit our web site, http://www.cbp.gov/
Who May Apply: All U.S. Citizens
Organizational Location: This position is located within the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Information and Technology, in the various locations.
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will not be paid.
The salary shown above is the base pay for the GS-09 thru GS-12. Salaries vary by grade level and are adjusted for the locality. The following link displays the locality pay tables by geographic area. If you do not see your geographic area listed select the last table titled, "Rest of the United States”http://www.opm.gov/oca/11tables/indexGS.asp
* U.S. Citizenship
* Background Security Investigation
* Residency in the U.S. for the last 3 years (see explanation)
Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - Denver, CO; 1 vacancy - Calexico, CA; 1 vacancy - Indio, CA; 2 vacancies - Los Angeles, CA; 1 vacancy - Douglas, AZ; 1 vacancy - Tucson, AZ; 1 vacancy - Blaine, WA; 1 vacancy - Seattle, WA; 1 vacancy - Las Vegas, NV; 1 vacancy - Salt Lake City, UT;
* Performs information technology customer support services including installation, configuration, troubleshooting, customer assistance, and/or training.
* Diagnose and resolves problems in response to customer reported incidents.
* Researches, evaluates, and provides feedback on problematic trends and patterns in customer support requirements.
* Provides advice and guidance on a range of complex IT issues.
Qualifications and Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Basic Requirement: Applicants must demonstrate they have IT-related experience in each of the four competencies listed below.
• Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
• Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
AND
• You qualify at the GS-09 level if you possess one year of experience that equipped you with the skills needed to perform the job duties. Examples include responding to customer IT help requests and resolving problems according to written procedures; maintaining IT manuals, instructions and guidelines; and installing and testing new software upgrades.
• You qualify at the GS-11 level if you possess one year of experience that equipped you with the skills needed to perform the job duties. Examples include troubleshooting/resolving customer IT issues and exercising judgment in supporting a variety of IT applications running on a variety of platforms.
• You qualify at the GS-12 level if you possess one year of experience that equipped you with the skills needed to perform the job duties. Examples include resolving the IT customer support requests involving a variety of different platforms, operating systems, applications, and desktop configuration; identifying and correcting IT problems; and managing the IT problem resolution database.
Substitution/Combination of Education for Experience:
• You may substitute successful completion of a Master's degree or two full years of graduate education leading to such a degree or a J.D. or L.L.B. degree for the experience required at the GS-9 grade level.
• You may substitute successful completion of a doctoral degree or three full years of graduate education leading to such a degree for the experience required at the GS-11 grade level.
• Appropriate combinations of one successfully completed year of graduate school education and experience also may be used to meet the total qualification requirements for the GS-9 grade level.
• Appropriate combinations of two successfully completed years of graduate school education and experience also may be used to meet the total qualification requirements for the GS-11 grade level.
In order to be considered for substitution or combination of education the qualifying courses of study are computer science, information science, information systems management, mathematics, statistics, operations research, engineering, or a related field.
Substitution of education for experience is not creditable for this position at the GS-12 grade level.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics (KSAOs):
Candidates who meet the minimum qualification requirements are required to possess certain Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Other Characteristics (KSAOs) to successfully perform the functions of this position. Candidates will be asked to demonstrate their attainment of these KSAOs in an online job questionnaire. The KSAOs are:
* Ability to communicate orally
* Knowledge of a wide range of IT platforms
* Skill in solving customer service issues
For more information about this position and how to apply, please visit link below:
http://jobview.usajobs.gov/getjob.aspx?JobID=101254737&aid=84991626-2811&WT.mc_n=125
Dawn Balanky-Dawson, MS
DCR Specialist
Office of Diversity and Civil Rights
610 West Ash Street, #1200
San Diego, CA 92101
Voice - 619-652-9966 ext. 128
Fax - 619-645-6647
EMail: Dawn.Balanky-Dawson@dhs.gov
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20. Job Title: STAFF ACCOUNTANT (Chula Vista, CA)
Job Number: CA11881879
Experience Required: 3 years 8 months
Rate of Pay: Negotiable
Duration: Long Term
Hours Per Week: 40plus
Shift: Day
Education Required: Bachelors degree
Job Duties:
Nypro San Diego needs a Staff Account!! Nypro Inc. is a global leader in precision plastic injection molding. Based in Boston, MA, Nypro operates 46 companies in 16 countries worldwide. As one of the largest employee owned companies in the world, Nypro offers a very competitive benefit package that includes stock ownership, a generous profit sharing plan, tuition reimbursement, a 401k plan, medical dental insurance, and more. Learn more about Nypro at www.nypro.com.
As a Staff Account at Nypro San Diego you will apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports by performing the following duties Prepare journal entries and monthly financial statements for the monthly and year-end closing. Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and documenting business transactions. Analyze financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital, and prepare balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports to summarize current and projected company financial position. Establish, modify, document, and coordinate implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures. Prepare and distribute inter-company billing, transfers and charges on a daily basis. Responsible for project accounting to include billings, cost analysis, and profit analysis. Compile and track departmental expenses in automated excel model and to analyze and report budget to actual variances. Balance sheet and bank reconciliations. Support all company safety programs Other duties as assigned
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Bachelors degree in accounting with 3-5 years experience in general accounting, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Manufacturing and project accounting experience required. Must have Excel skills to include pivot tables, data formatting, spreadsheet development, use of formulas i.e. sumif, index, lookup, etc.
Benefits:
It is important to be aware that employers may or may not provide benefits for all positions, and some employers may require a specific time period before some or all benefits go into effect. Please contact the employer for specific benefit information. All benefits with "Yes" may be offered by the employer.
Medical: Yes
Dental: Yes
Life Insurance: Yes
Profit Sharing: Yes
Retirement Plan: Yes
Paid Vacation: Yes
Other: Yes
How To Apply:
Contact Dave Armour
E-mail: dave.armour@nypro.com
Additional Instructions: Nypro is an equal opportunity employer.
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21. San Diego, CA, Professional Health Coach
Take Shape for Life Opportunity, San Diego, CA, Professional Health Coach
Anticipated Start Date: Immediately
Job Description: Take Shape For Life, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED). Take Shape For Life (TSFL)
Health Coaches are independent contractors who mentor their clients one-to-one with compassion, knowledge and professionalism. These
trusted and valued consultants help people restore and maintain their health to improve their quality of life. The Take Shape For Life
program is clinically proven utilizing science-based Medifast products.
Submission Notes:
• Seeking part-time or full-time independent contractors (1099)
• Must have a valid social security number or Employer Identification Number (EIN)
Qualifications:
• Passion for wellness
• Ability to work well and communicate effectively with clients and colleagues
• Ability to apply excellent customer service skills to clients
Pay: Commission-based. A detailed Income Disclosure Statement (IDS) is available upon request.
A Free Health Coach Training meeting is scheduled in San Diego on Saturday, August 6th.
TIME: 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
LOCATION: Handlery Hotel and Resort - 950 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA 92108
COST: FREE Admission and $3 Parking
Please contact Certified Health Coach Brandon Ruby for the meeting details.
POC: Brandon Ruby, 619-606-3158, brandon@newhealthcoach.com
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22. Military Sealift Command Opportunities
Do More. Be More. With MSC.
MSC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE.
To Take Command of Your Career ® call 1-888-282-1493 or visit www.sealiftcommand.com.
Your experience may qualify you for a seagoing career with Military Sealift Command as a Civilian Mariner.
Military Sealift Command (MSC) transports equipment and supplies to U.S. Forces worldwide. MSC is
seeking to fill several vacant Civilian Mariner (CIVMAR) positions in the upcoming months. Our seagoing
positions offer CIVMARS on-the-job training, career advancement opportunities, steady pay and Federal
benefits. CIVMARS work in state-of-the-art environments with excellent living accommodations.
MSC IS CURRENTLY HIRING:
SECOND ASSISTANT ENGINEER
UNLICENSED JUNIOR ENGINEER
DECK ENGINEER MACHINIST
REFRIGERATION ENGINEER
FIRST RADIO ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN
CHIEF RADIO ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN
MEDICAL SERVICES OFFICER
MSC will have a recruiter in your area promoting these job opportunities. To find out if you have the skills
and experience to fill one of our Deck or Engine positions, or to learn more about our seagoing career
opportunities, please visit our event:
Military Sealift Command Career Fair
Thursday, August 25, 2011
10am to 2pm
South County Career Center
1111 Bay Blvd, Suite E
Chula Vista, CA
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23. Job Title: LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE (San Diego, CA)
Job Number: CA11898742
Location: San Diego
Experience Required: 3 years
Rate of Pay: $1,800 to 2,500/month, depending on experience
Duration: Long Term
Hours Per Week: 40plus
Shift: Day
Education Required: Not stated
Job Duties:
Position is Landscape Maintenance Supervisor. Must have 3 yrs experience in commercial landscape maintenance. Must have knowledge of manifolds, irrigation, pesticides, fertilizers. Monthly salary will be between 1800-2500 a month, based on experience. Must have valid CA drivers license. Please call Corry at 619-847-0389 for more information or email your resume at corryp2@yahoo.com
How To Apply:
Corry Pratt
(619)847-0389
E-mail: corryp2@yahoo.com
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Ledcor Group
24. Title: Carpenter, Concrete (CA)
Job Reference: C97C3D8B-70B1-415F-AA72-9DCA04C4362E
Type: Full Time,Full Time
Location: California
Education: No Preference
Description:
Job Summary
Founded in 1947, the Ledcor Group of Companies is a leading, privately-held, employee-owned construction company, specializing in civil, building, industrial, pipeline and telecommunication projects. Ledcor brings an established history of construction excellence with a team of professionals who measure their success by client satisfaction.
Our Civil, Mining and Infrastructure Group is looking for experienced Concrete Carpenters for our project in Amarillo, Texas.
Responsibilities
Duties could include but are not limited to: under the supervision of foreman or superintendent, performs concrete carpentry duties.
Requirements
•Experience in concrete finishing duties (including concrete form construction and layout, pouring and finishing).
•Performance of duties may include: housekeeping pads, bollards and thrust blocks, placing rebar and mesh.
•Experience with the use and operation of jack-hammers, power saws, drills, and other related equipment.
•While performing the duties of this job the employee must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
•Position is located out doors and employee must be able to withstand all weather conditions.
•Must be able to pass a criminal background screen.
•Must be able to pass all drug screen/Physical requirements.
•Must be naturalized citizen of the United States.
•Only local applicants will be considered.
Work Conditions
This position will be open for 30 days and we are accepting 25 applicants.
Ledcor is an EEO/AAP employer; all decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.
All applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Rachel Robinson
Recruiter
Rachel.robinson@ledcor.com
P. 858-527-6457
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South San Diego County Economic Development Council
25. South County EDC has an immediate opening for a Business Outreach Coordinator. Applicants are invited to send their resumes via email-no phone calls please. More information is attached.
Cindy
Cindy Gompper-Graves
CEO
Cindy@SouthCountyEDC.com
South county Economic Development council (SCEDC) has an immediate opening for a Business Outreach coordinator to assist with providing information, tools, resources to business located in south county. This position will also be responsible for Rapid Response assistance, grant management and economic analysis.
Job Description
SCEDC is a non-profit organization formed to educate and encourage economic development throughout the South San Diego County Region. SCEDC counts the cities of Chula Vista, Coronado, Imperial Beach, National City, San Diego and the County and Port of San Diego as members and strong partners. Visit www.southcountyedc.com for additional information.
SCEDC strives to encourage private investment throughout the region, promote diversified residential and overall business development, publicize the cultural, educational, social, and geographical opportunities unique to the area, serve as an advocate for the area’s public and private interests, promote understanding and nurture bi-national business growth.
Duties:
The Business Outreach Coordinator manages the Business Outreach and Rapid Response (RR) Programs. The Business Outreach Program entails surveying business owners or high level managers and further providing information and resources capable of helping their business grow and succeed. This involves coordinating direct door-to-door business outreach efforts and includes recruiting and training outreach volunteers from various SCEDC partner organizations. The aim of these efforts is to convey information in a accurate and concise manner to help meet specific business needs. Other duties include compiling and analyzing outreach data for trends and further produce accurate and timely reports based on outreach findings and maintaining outreach files as required.
Additionally, the Business Outreach Coordinator manages the RR Program, which requires oversight of a collaborative effort with partner economic development councils. The intent of the RR program is to identify companies that are hiring or laying off employees. This position will ensure companies that are hiring are able to connect with available workforce recruitment services. For companies laying off, the Business Outreach Coordinator will be tasked with coordinating a RR meeting, including a presentation to affected employees covering unemployment insurance benefits and available workforce training and job search resources. This position will also maintain strict accounting and oversight of RR grant funds from the San Diego Workforce Partnership.
Necessary Skills:
• Superior written and oral communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret data, write reports and maintain correspondence. Bilingual fluency in Spanish is a plus;
• Superior knowledge of and contacts in the South San Diego County Region;
• Strong computer skills with an advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite, i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.;
• Grant/contract implementation and management experience;
• Bookkeeping experience;
• Posses relevant experience conducting presentations and working trade shows;
• Self-initiated and effective multitasker with an ability to work independently with little supervision, organize work and meet deadlines in a fast paced, ever changing, work environment;
• Ability to provide support for senior staff as needed and competently complete other duties as assigned.
Must possess:
• A valid California drivers license and insurance;
• Reliable transportation with the ability to drive to meetings (mileage reimbursed).
Compensation and Duration:
• This is a non-regular, grant-funded at-will position. As such, the position is not eligible for benefits and the individual may be released from this position without cause. Position is expected to last no longer than June 30, 2012.
• Position is paid biweekly at a $17.00 hourly rate.
Send your resume along with 3 professional references to cindy@southcountyedc.com ONLY. Please, no phone calls! Interviews start the week of August 15, 2011 and applicants should be able to start immediately
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26. Job Title: IRRIGATION PRODUCTION OPERATOR (San Diego, CA)
Job Number: CA11893918
City of Job: San Diego
Experience Required: 1 year
Education Required: High School/GED
Number of Openings: 25
Rate of Pay: $10.55/hour
Shift: Swing
Duration: Long Term
Hours Per Week: 40plus
California Driver's License:
Job Duties:
SEVERAL OPEN POSITIONS Applicants may apply in person at 7545 Carroll Road, San Diego, CA 92121.
Human Resources will contact the most qualified candidates to schedule interviews. Assembly Operators
1st 2nd Shift Work Hours 600 am 615 pm 600pm 615am Breaks/ Lunches 3 Ten minute breaks 1 Thirty
minute lunch Job Description Responsible for the activities such as starts, stops, feeds, and tends to a
high volume repetitive cycle small parts production machine, manufacturing tape products. Essential
Skills Basic computer literacy. Mechanical aptitude with the ability to determine measurements at a
glance. Ability to comprehend and apply to daily duties. Duties Responsibilities Makes various T-Tape
products on an assembly machine. Reports to supervision machine and material problems. Verifies
proper operating parameters. Inspects tape to ensure compliance to all applicable product specifications.
Makes required adjustments on an assembly machine. Trouble shoots problems with or without
assistance or supervision. Performs changeovers and setups and makes minor repairs and adjustments.
Performs roll mating and rewind functions. Completes associated paper work as required. Hourly Wage
$10.55 per hour Days Hourly Wage $10.55 per hour + 10% shift differential - Nights. Our company offers
competitive compensation, opportunities for advancement, and exceptional benefits, including
medical/dental/life insurance, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, product discounts, and more.
We are proud to be a Drug Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. John Deere requires a
diversity of people, perspectives and ideas to address the complex challenges of its global business. The
information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and
qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description
are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.
How to apply:
Micaela Mendez Boucher
Report in person: John Deere Water
7545 Carroll Road
San Diego CA 92121
Contact: Micaela Mendez Boucher
Contact Phone: Micaela Mendez Boucher
(760)761-4511
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27. Corporate Sales/Customer Service Associate (Chula Vista. CA)
A. Job Title: CORPORATE SALES/CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSOCIATE
Job Number: CA11906524
City of Job: Vista
Experience Required: 1 year
Education Required: Some post high school
Number of Openings: 1
Shift: Day
Duration: Long Term
Hours Per Week: 40plus
Job Duties:
EarthLite is the leader in the spa and massage industry since 1973. Our products are hand manufactured to the highest professional standards and from the highest materials available. Our reputation for quality and value is unsurpassed in the industry. Our Living Earth Crafts products can be found in the finest spas worldwide. We are looking for a dynamic, self starter to join the Living Earth Crafts team at our extraordinary facility in Vista, CA This candidate will have a strong customer service orientation, an outgoing personality, and a good detail orientation. The Corporate Sales/Customer Service Associate will become the junior member of a sales team, handling sales calls, customer service, order entry, shipping logistics, as well as some administrative and clerical tasks. An ability to work independently is a must. Position Requirements Qualifications -Excellent oral, written and organizational skills -College degree preferred -1-3 years sales/customer service experience a plus -Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook -Ability to deal professionally with customers -Shipping Quotes -Order Expediting -Data Entry -Outbound calls to existing customer base -Ability to handle customer complaints -Time Management -Reliable -Ability to understand customer needs -Accuracy -Product quotations, follow up and project management -Willing to do light travel -Friendly -Positive attitude -Web research towards business developmentLiving Earth Crafts offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including 401K Plan, life, medical and dental insurance. For consideration, please send resume including salary requirements.
How to apply:
Connie Vasquez
E-mail: conniev@workforce.org
Additional Instructions:
For consideration, please send resume including salary requirements.
B Job Title: CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Job Number: CA11906550
City of Job: Vista
Experience Required: 5 years
Education Required: Bachelors degree
Number of Openings: 1
Shift: Day
Duration: Long Term
Hours Per Week: 40plus
Job Duties:
We are looking for a Creative Director to oversee and execute the branding and design strategy for four global brands in the health and wellness industry. This position will be responsible for all creative direction on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, including ad layouts, logo design, brochures, collateral, trade show graphics, packaging and much more. If you have an interest in the spa and wellness industry and a passion for great design, then this job is for you. Job Duties -Responsible for concepts and design of print and web materials -Work with Marketing Director to maintain the look and feel of company brands, execute and create promotional campaigns -Assist sales team with day-to-day tasks and image fulfillment -Photo editing/ retouching -Design print ads for national trade mags -Create custom artwork for presentations to clients -Responsible for attending press checks and ensuring graphic standards of quality -Work with web development team to maintain, create and update all websites Requirements Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design 5-7 yrs experience in graphic design Proficiency in Adobe CS5 Proficiency in Microsoft Office is a plus Web design is a plus Strong design, layout and typography skills Thorough capability of planning, designing and producing visually appealing materials that communicate a clear message to target audiences Photo production and retouching skills are a MUST Acute attention to detail and accuracy in spelling and grammar is a MUST Must be very organized and capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously Must be deadline-oriented Full time position with 401k, life, medical and dental benefits Please respond with your resume , cover letter and salary requirements and a link to URL or 5-10 portfolio samples. Applicants without portfolio samples will not be considered.
How to apply:
Connie Vasquez
E-mail: conniev@workforce.org
Additional Instructions:
Please respond with your resume , cover letter and salary requirements and a link to URL or 5-10 portfolio samples. Applicants without portfolio samples will not be considered.
C. Job Title: NATIONAL ACCOUNTS MANAGER
Job Number: CA11906527
City of Job: Vista
Experience Required: 5 years
Education Required: Bachelors degree
Number of Openings: 1
Shift: Day
Duration: Long Term
Hours Per Week: 40plus
Job Duties:
EarthLite has been the global market leader in the spa and massage industry since 1973. Our products are found in the finest spas and salons worldwide and our reputation for quality, value, and customer service is unsurpassed within the industry. Position Description EarthLite has one immediate opening for a motivated, energetic professional to become our National Account Manager. This position is responsible for managing major national accounts efficiently and with a mind towards profitability. This includes actual sales of the product as well as the implementation of training programs to targeted accounts. Additional responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the development of business plans, proposals, and objectives, the negotiation of agreements, and the establishment of pricing. The professional applicant for this position will prove exceedingly capable of interoffice and interpersonal communication, trouble-shooting, and relationship-building. Specific Responsibilities/Requirements Demonstrate the ability to build strong relationships at all levels while simultaneously exceeding customer expectations Identify opportunities and challenges within the existing account base and create strategies to maximize sell-through profit, revenue, and market share Analyze and understand industry market trends, competition, products, and pricing that may impact sales efforts Understand how to communicate value propositions to key accounts and be able to prospect and close new business Develop and execute annual business plans in partnership with assigned accounts Provide weekly reviews of sales, opportunities, promotions, sell-through, inventory management, and any other account activities Conduct inside or outside sales calls and store visits Execute product training as required Travel to tradeshows and customer sites as required Depending on assignment, international travel may be required Education and Experience Requirements Four-year degree required Bachelors degree in Business Administration or Marketing is highly desirable Five years experience in inside/outside sales as an Account Manager or equivalent position Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Experience selling branded company products as well as managing B2B distribution, internet-only sales, and catalog accounts Ability to multi-task while maintaining astute accuracy Knowledge and proficiency in CRM platform Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Professional work ethic, punctual, organized, and self-motivated Earthlite offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including Life, Dental, Medical, and 401k Plan. For consideration, please send cover letter, resume including salary requirements, and references.
How to apply:
Connie Vasquez
E-mail: conniev@workforce.org
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Hal Hays Construction,Inc.
28. Title: Area Manager - Construction Operations (Riverside – California)
Type: Full Time
Education: Bachelors
Description:
HAL HAYS CONSTRUCTION, INC., an award winning General & Civil Construction firm located in Riverside, CA has an immediate career opportunity for an Area Manager with general building construction experience in the Federal government market.
This position directs the activities of multiple construction projects to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction, cost control, safety, and quality control is provided.
•Meets regularly with government and military personnel concerning all aspects of job performance from inception through completion.
•Oversees construction project staff and subcontractors contracted with HHCI projects to ensure projects are performed on-time, under-budget with high customer satisfaction.
•Resolves issues surrounding contract compliance, financial matters, technical issues to ensure project meets/exceeds customer expectation.
•Confers with other members of management to resolve personnel matters within workforce.
•Works closely with all other departments to develop and implement process improvement procedures, essential reporting requirements and overall operations department efficiency.
•Collaborates with preconstruction department on all design/build projects to ensure both departments operate seamlessly.
•Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws (interviewing, hiring, and training employees, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems).
REQUIREMENTS:
•10+ year’s construction industry experience with an emphasis on federal government contracting.
•Undergraduate degree in construction management, architecture, and engineering preferred.
•Experience with Financial - P/L responsibility for construction projects valued at $500,000 to $10,000,000.
•Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, government regulations, and procedure manuals.
•Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
•Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
•Proficient in MS Office, Excel, Word, Outlook, Primavera P3 or P6 scheduling, and Master Builder cost accounting software.
•Displays passion and optimism; inspires respect and trust; mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.
HHCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Contact Information
Judy Jackson
1835 Chicago Ave, Ste. C
Riverside, California
Ph: 951-788-0703
FAX: 951-788-1425
Email: jjackson@halhays.com
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Vortex Marine Construction, Inc.
29. Title: Operations Manager - Heavy Civil Marine and Dredging (San Francisco Bay Area – California)
Type: Full Time
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Education: Bachelors
Description:
Vortex Marine Construction, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager / Operations Manager for immediate hire in Oakland, CA.
Vortex Marine Construction is a full service marine contractor owning and operating one of the largest fleets of floating construction equipment in the Western United States. The company specializes in marine and heavy civil construction projects with an emphasis on turn-key marine facilities. To learn more visit our website at www.vortex-sfb.com.
Duties:
This position will be responsible for the overall management of large single or multple civil marine projects. Primary responsibilities include planning, directing, and coordinating activities to ensure that the project progresses and is completed safely, on schedule, and within budget. Supervise project personnel and provide technical advice to resolve problems. Responsibilities also include management of project staff, project financial reporting to senior management, and development of good working relationship with Owner and subcontractors.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management from a four-year college or university program and a minimum of ten (10) years heavy Civil project management experience; or a combination of extensive industry experience with post secondary education. Relocation assistance is available to well qualified candidates. Candidates must have experience with heavy civil marine projects and/or dredging.
Compensation:
Salary commensurate with experience. We offer a competitive salary, paid vacation, excellent benefits, and a bonus program.
To apply:
Please submit cover letter and resume to:
Vortex Marine Construction, Inc.
Attn: Eric van Zuthem, Vice President
Livingston Street Pier, Oakland, California 94606
e-mail: evanzuthem@vortex-sfb.com
FAX: 510-261-2444
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30. HUMAN RESOURCES ASSOCIATE, NF-2 (North Island, CA)
NORTH ISLAND
ANNOUNCEMENT #NI-037-11
CLOSING DATE: 08/12/2011
Empl Category: Regular Full Time (35 – 40 hours per week)
Rate of Pay: $9.67 - $20.06
Dept/Location: 61/HUMAN RESOURCES
Open: 08/05/2011
Duties: Performs duties in connection with recruiting applicants for nonexempt/exempt positions. Reviews requisitions submitted and prepares vacancy announcements. As necessary, places appropriate advertisements in local newspapers, contacts schools, etc. Screens applications received and review personnel jackets to determine eligible employees on minimum qualification requirements. Prepares and processes all types of personnel actions using the PeopleSoft 8 automated personnel system. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications: One year general office clerical experience which has demonstrated the ability to perform clerical duties satisfactorily.
APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT MEET THE ABOVE REQUIREMENT MAY NOT BE INTERVIEWED.
How to Apply: External applicants must complete a NEX Employment Application (NES127) and submit it to the North Island Navy Exchange Human Resources Office, NAS North Island, P.O. Box 357045, San Diego CA 92135-7045. Fax# (619) 522-7453. Applications are available online at www.navy-nex.com or at 401 W. 8th Street, National City, CA 91950. An HR representative is available at the 8th Street location Wednesdays only from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.
Internal Applicants (current NEX employees) must submit an “application for Promotional Opportunity” form available at their local Human Resources Office.
"The Department of the Navy is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor."
For further information:
contact Jackie Fox at (619) 522-7222 ext 7291, Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 4:00 p.m.
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