K-Bar List Jobs: 2 Nov 2014

K-Bar List Jobs: 2 Nov 2014 Reminder: The jobs listed below are located on the blog: www.kbarlist.blogspot.com I wrote a book aimed at helping veterans find jobs. The book, "Skinning Penguins: The Veterans' Guide to Post Service Employment," is now available as an ebook using the following link: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/33679 Also join the LinkedIn Group at: http://www.linkedin.com/groups/KBar-List-Veterans-Network-3947220 Today’s Posting: 1. Quality Assurance I; Seaside California 2. Quality Assurance I; Seaside California 3. Quality Assurance II; Seaside California 4. HR Generalist; Alexandria Virginia 5. Quality Assurance I; Alexandria Virginia 6. Senior Program Manager; Alexandria Virginia 7. Inventory Management Specialist (Accountable Property Officer) - Sacramento, CA 8. Supervisory Emergency Management Specialist (IMAT Team Leader) - New York, NY 9. Administrative Assistant- Boston, MA 10. Administrative Support Assistant (OA) Anniston, AL 11. Economist - DC 12. Supervisory Program Analyst GS-0343-14 - DC 13. Lead/Senior Analyst – Trainer (Man/C2): Camp Atterbury, IN 14. Intel Analyst - Trainer: Fort Indiantown Gap, PA 15. Intel Analyst - Trainer: Camp Atterbury, IN 16. Fires/AVN Analyst - Trainer: Camp Dodge, IA 17. Lead/Senior Analyst – Trainer (Man/C2): Camp Dodge, IA 18. Unix, Windows, Storage and Citrix Administerstors; Help Desk/Service Desk; Network Engineers – MD; VA 19. Career Fair, Nov 6 (Denver, CO) 20. Recreation Director - Singapore 21. Controller: Fullerton, CA 22. Custodian (5 positions) Washington, DC 23. Program Manager Ability One – Fullerton, CA 24. Area Manager PSSG: Boston, MA 25. SPADOC Computer Operator Specialist - Vandenberg AFB, CA 26. FlexTech Manager - Sante Fe Springs, CA 27. Network Security Information Assurance Engineer - Colorado Springs, CO 28. Administrative Support: Fort Belvoir, VA 29. C4ISR Subject Matter Expert (SME): Fort Belvoir, VA 30. Lead/Senior Analyst – Trainer (Man/C2): Fort Indiantown Gap, PA 31. HVAC Training Instructor: Afghanistan 32. Power Generation Training Instructor: Afghanistan 33. CNO Instructor - Fort Meade, MD 34. SYSTEMS ANALYST: Rock Island, IL 35. Advanced Cellular Instructor - Fort Meade, MD 36. Scenario Manager _ Camp Lejeune, NC 37. Deputy Country Representative - Niger 38. Program Manager - Hawaii 39. Mid-Level Java Developer - Hawaii 40. Junior Java Developer - Hawaii 41. Systems Engineer - Colorado Springs, CO 42. Systems Engineer - Colorado Springs, CO 43. Veterinarians - Afghanistan and Iraq 44. Veterinary Technicians - Afghanistan and Iraq 45. EF2-Transparency, Accountability and Oversight SME and EF3-Rule of Law and Governance Advisor - Afghanistan 46. Knowledge Manager - Afghanistan 47. Insider Threat Advisor/EF7: Senior Intelligence Advisor - Afghanistan 48. Operations Advisor/EF4-Force Generation SME - Afghanistan 49. Social Network Analyst - Afghanistan 50. Senior Security Force Assistance Advisor /EF6-Campaign Operations SME - Afghanistan Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 1. Quality Assurance I; Seaside California REQUISITION NUMBER 3398 This position requires a minimum of 30% minimum documented disability. Email Resume to: Skip Rogers, Executive Director skip.rogers@ableforces.org JOB DESCRIPTION FULL TIME MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED SKILLS • Bachelor’s degree in related field or 0-3 years testing experience. • Ability to learn application testing on the Windows platform, Client/Server .Net and Java applications, data synchronization, Global Platform and Biometrics, and/or XML/SOAP applications. • Ability to learn to create SQL statements. • Ability to create/update test cases. • Ability to learn to use automated testing tools such as TestPartner, SilkTest, or Quick Test Pro. • Ability to use issue tracking software such as JIRA, BugZilla, or TestTrack Pro. • Strong time management skills. • Strong analytical and quantitative skills. • Ability to perform manual testing using various testing methods. • Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements. • Must be a US Citizen. RESPONSIBILITIES The Quality Assurance Analyst I candidate of choice will perform the following activities: • Support quality assurance needs of various back-end software applications, databases, web services, data files, hardware components, system integration and sync processing. • Test a few major releases and numerous maintenance or patch releases in 3 to 6 month time frame. • Working on 1-2 projects at a time. • Creating/updating QA plans and test cases to verify application functionality with the help of other Quality Assurance Analysts. • Test on a client/server .NET application that is primarily tested in VM environments on tester desktops and Prod-Sim environments. • Understand the database and network architecture used by the applications and how it may or may not impact the testing efforts for the software releases. • Manually test applications. • Ability to work seamlessly in a multi environment to obtain requirements, specs and pertinent data to accurately test the application is essential. • Understand application business rules with the help of other QA Analysts. • Weekend maintenance or patch releases. Attend mandatory training. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 2. Quality Assurance I; Seaside California REQUISITION NUMBER 3334 STAFFING REQUISITION FORM This position requires a minimum of 30% minimum documented disability. Email Resume to: Skip Rogers, Executive Director skip.rogers@ableforces.org JOB DESCRIPTION FULL TIME MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED SKILLS • Bachelor’s degree in related field or 0-3 years testing experience. • Ability to learn application testing on the Windows platform, Client/Server .Net and Java applications, data synchronization, Global Platform and Biometrics, and/or XML/SOAP applications. • Ability to learn to create SQL statements. • Ability to create/update test cases. • Ability to learn to use automated testing tools such as TestPartner, SilkTest, or Quick Test Pro. • Ability to use issue tracking software such as JIRA, BugZilla, or TestTrack Pro. • Strong time management skills. • Strong analytical and quantitative skills. • Ability to perform manual testing using various testing methods. • Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements. • Must be a US Citizen. RESPONSIBILITIES The Quality Assurance Analyst I candidate of choice will perform the following activities: • Support quality assurance needs of various back-end software applications, databases, web services, data files, hardware components, system integration and sync processing. • Test a few major releases and numerous maintenance or patch releases in 3 to 6 month time frame. • Working on 1-2 projects at a time. • Creating/updating QA plans and test cases to verify application functionality with the help of other Quality Assurance Analysts. • Test on a client/server .NET application that is primarily tested in VM environments on tester desktops and Prod-Sim environments. • Understand the database and network architecture used by the applications and how it may or may not impact the testing efforts for the software releases. • Manually test applications. • Ability to work seamlessly in a multi environment to obtain requirements, specs and pertinent data to accurately test the application is essential. • Understand application business rules with the help of other QA Analysts. • Weekend maintenance or patch releases. Attend mandatory training. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 3. Quality Assurance II; Seaside California REQUISITION NUMBER 3332 This position requires a minimum of 30% minimum documented disability. Email Resume to: Skip Rogers, Executive Director skip.rogers@ableforces.org JOB DESCRIPTION FULL TIME MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED SKILLS • Bachelor’s degree in related field or 4-6 years of testing experience. • Application testing on the Windows platform, especially Client/Server .Net and Java applications, data synchronization, Global Platform and Biometrics, and/or XML/SOAP applications. • Basic understanding and ability to write SQL statements and manual test cases. • Ability to use scripting languages to automate testing tasks (Visual Basic or VBA preferred). • Working knowledge of automated testing tools such as TestPartner, SilkTest, or Quick Test Pro. • Establish/Collect/Analyze metrics. • Experience using version control systems such as CVS, VSS, or TFS. Experience using issue tracking software such as JIRA, BugZilla, or TestTrack Pro. • Proficient in testing processes and testing metrics to review test reports, provide testing feedback, and verify completion of testing. • Strong time management skills. Strong analytical and quantitative skills. • Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements. A • bility to perform manual testing using various testing methods. • Must be a US Citizen. RESPONSIBILITIES The Quality Assurance Analyst II candidate of choice will perform the following activities: • Support quality assurance needs of various back-end software applications, databases, web services, data files, hardware components, system integration and sync processing. • Test multiple major releases and numerous maintenance or patch releases in 3 to 6 month time frame, working on multiple projects at a time. • Design test cases that will demonstrate conformance to all functional requirements as defined in technical specs. Test on a client/server .NET application that is primarily tested in VM environments on tester desktops and Prod-Sim environments. • Understand the database and network architecture used by the applications and how it may or may not impact the testing efforts for the software releases. • Manually test application, develop automation scripts for functional and synchronization process validation. • Regression, Functional, System testing. Working knowledge of the database and network architecture used by the applications is needed to be able to identify failure points and to know how it may or may not impact the testing efforts for software releases. • Ability to work seamlessly in a multi-vendor environment to obtain requirements, specs and pertinent data to accurately test the application is essential. • Understand application business rules, configuration management process, deployment process, Test/Model Infrastructure, and backend components required to support the application. • Weekend maintenance or patch releases. Attend mandatory training. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 4. HR Generalist; Alexandria Virginia REQUISITION NUMBER 3406 STAFFING REQUISITION FORM This position requires a minimum of 30% minimum documented disability. Email Resume to: Skip Rogers, Executive Director skip.rogers@ableforces.org JOB DESCRIPTION FULL TIME MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED SKILLS • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field • Two (2) years of Human Resources Management experience; or • four (4) years of Human Resources Management experience in training, recruitment, employee relations and benefits. • Must possess basic knowledge of employment and labor law. • Experience working with unionized workforce preferred. • Ability to communicate effectively with demonstrable writing and presentation skills. • Experience in training, making presentations and conflict resolution required. Ability to objectively coach employees and management through complex, difficult and emotional issues; to resolve conflict; and diffuse employment related issues. • Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated patience, tact, and respect. • Ability to quickly evaluate situations and decide on an appropriate plan of action. • Must be able to travel to different worksites in multiple states. Drug Free/Nicotine Free Workplace Employer DRUG TESTING/NICOTINE TESTING REQUIRED RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide effective Employee Relations support to employees of our sites in Virginia, Washington DC, and Maryland area and the surrounding areas, while ensuring connectivity with Corporate Office. • Build and maintain effective relationships with management/supervisory staff and work together with Employee Relations Corporate Office to provide advice, guidance and support to management and supervisors with respect to all matters relating to employee relations. • Assist management and supervisors in managing employee performance; including but not limited to, advising and providing guidance regarding employee job performance and behavioral issues, and recommending appropriate courses of action in resolving such issues after various possibilities have been considered. • Work with managers and supervisors to appropriately document employee performance and/or disciplinary issues. • Ensure documentation is in compliance with departmental and legal standards. These responsibilities do not reflect all duties the incumbent will be required to perform. This description serves as an overview only. Salary is based on experience. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 5. Quality Assurance I; Alexandria Virginia REQUISITION NUMBER 3266 STAFFING REQUISITION FORM This position requires a minimum of 30% minimum documented disability. Email Resume to: Skip Rogers, Executive Director skip.rogers@ableforces.org JOB DESCRIPTION FULL TIME MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED SKILLS • Bachelor’s degree in related field or 0-3 years testing experience. • Ability to learn application testing on the Windows platform, Client/Server .Net and Java applications, data synchronization, Global Platform and Biometrics, and/or XML/SOAP applications. • Ability to learn to create SQL statements. • Ability to create/update test cases. • Ability to learn to use automated testing tools such as TestPartner, SilkTest, or Quick Test Pro. • Ability to use issue tracking software such as JIRA, BugZilla, or TestTrack Pro. • Strong time management skills. • Strong analytical and quantitative skills. • Ability to perform manual testing using various testing methods. • Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements. • Must be a US Citizen. RESPONSIBILITIES • Support quality assurance needs of various back-end software applications, databases, web services, data files, hardware components, system integration and sync processing. • Test a few major releases and numerous maintenance or patch releases in 3 to 6 month time frame. • Working on 1-2 projects at a time. • Creating/updating QA plans and test cases to verify application functionality with the help of other Quality Assurance Analysts. • Test on a client/server .NET application that is primarily tested in VM environments on tester desktops and Prod-Sim environments. • Understand the database and network architecture used by the applications and how it may or may not impact the testing efforts for the software releases. • Manually test applications. • Ability to work seamlessly in a multi environment to obtain requirements, specs and pertinent data to accurately test the application is essential. • Understand application business rules with the help of other QA Analysts. • Weekend maintenance or patch releases. Attend mandatory training. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 6. Senior Program Manager; Alexandria Virginia REQUISITION NUMBER 3370 This position requires a minimum of 30% minimum documented disability. Email Resume to: Skip Rogers, Executive Director skip.rogers@ableforces.org JOB DESCRIPTION FULL TIME MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED SKILLS • Eight (8) Years of experience in Information Technology (IT) project management. • Previous experience in managing Federal contracts with SCA requirements. • Previous supervisory experience. • Knowledge of all phases of work outlined in contract responsibilities. • Will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. • Must have prior experience working with DMDC or Department of Defense. • Must be a US Citizen. RESPONSIBILITIES • Responsible for the management and oversight of services provided through contractual agreements providing guidance to ensure that the quality of work performed meets or exceeds contract standards. • Oversight and performance management of: Information Management, High End Architecture, Database Management & Support, Software Development, Project Management, and Research/Analysis. • Establish and maintain strong working relationship with existing and prospective customers. • Maintain ongoing communication with contract liaison in a manner that facilitates positive working relationships. • Plan, design and implement operational criteria and processes established by the GCE IT line of business. • Maintain and demonstrate knowledge of the latest industry trends and tools associated with EITS. • Manage fiscal performance of the contract to promote maximum efficiency and achievement of established financial goals. • Interview, select and training employees, and develop training programs that result in employee cross-training on all tasks. Supervise onsite program management team responsible for operations. • Appraising employee performance at least annually for the purpose of recommending promotions or other changes in status. • Handle employee complaints appropriately, disciplining employees (through collaboration with Human Resources). • Monitor and maintain program Performance Accountability Report(s) to meet organization and division expectations. • Promote, monitor, and maintain a safe work environment. Ensure all safety training is conducted and documented. Submit job safety analysis to risk management. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 7. Inventory Management Specialist (Accountable Property Officer) - Sacramento, CA Department:Department Of Homeland Security Agency:Federal Emergency Management Agency Job Announcement Number:FEMA-15-DLH-223IMAT SALARY RANGE: $41,938.00 to $66,685.00 / Per Year OPEN PERIOD: Monday, October 27, 2014 to Thursday, November 6, 2014 SERIES & GRADE: AD-2010-02 POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time - Temporary - Not to Exceed 4 Years PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 02 DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Sacramento, CA View Map WHO MAY APPLY: All U.S. citizens For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here SECURITY CLEARANCE: Public Trust - Background Investigation SUPERVISORY STATUS: No JOB SUMMARY: About the Agency 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. Please visit www.fema.gov for additional information. This is an excepted service position located on a Type I, National Incident Management Assistance Team (IMAT), Response Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This position starts at a salary of $ 41,938 to $50,099. The starting salary within the pay band will be set based on the level of responsibility and experience. Apply for this exciting opportunity to become a member of the National Incident Management Team. EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT: IMAT employees are subject to a 24-hour on call work schedules in the event of an emergency and be willing to relocated to emergency sites with little notice. The teams deploy as soon as notified to respond and are on the scene within 12 hours. Once on scene, the teams operate and function under intense physical and mental stress until the response mission is accomplished. This service will require irregular and/or long working hours which may be under austere environments that include living and working in temporary facilities such as tents, warehouse, or other expediently established facilities, significant damage to critical infrastructure that prevents ready access to potable water (other than for drinking), other than basic medical care, and other routinely available services. Work may include duties other than those specified in the employee’s official positions description to include performance of manual labor to support the establishment of team facilitated, subsistence of team members, and distribution of commodities to incident survivors; and may involve some physical exertion including activities such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; carrying and lifting of moderately heavy items (up to 50 pounds). TRAVEL REQUIRED • 50% or Greater • IMAT members will deploy to emergency sites. Non-emergency travel may be required. RELOCATION AUTHORIZED • Yes • A relocation bonus may be authorized. KEY REQUIREMENTS • You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. • You must successfully pass a background investigation. • Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/59. • This position requires travel. ________________________________________ DUTIES: Back to top As a member of the Incident Management Assistance Team (IMAT), the incumbent provides emergency management expertise at all levels of incidents and planned events. The incumbent serves as the Accountable Property Officer (APO). Incumbent will coordinate federal support in response to natural or man-made incidents, including terrorism, that result in extraordinary levels of mass casualties, damage, or disruption severely affecting the population, infrastructure, environment, economy, national morale, or government functions. Typical assignments include: • Responsible for responsible for all accountable property on the incident, including the accountability, protection, transfer, and ultimate disposition of personal property; assigning Accountable Property Specialists (APSP) to facilities and locations as appropriate to ensure property accountability. • Establish the organizational structure for the Accountable Property Office; determining if the organizational structure is appropriate and ensuring that the structure and staffing are Incident Command System (ICS) compliant. • Make organizational adjustments based on the complexity of the incident and requests additional personnel, supplies, services, and equipment as needed; establishing work assignments and setting priorities; ensuring subordinates are briefed on information relevant to their assignments and discusses any special safety considerations or hazardous situations. • Monitor performance to assess the need for possible rest or rotation; ensuring that subordinates receive needed training and coaching; evaluating performance, communicating any deficiencies and takes corrective action, preparing and discussing formal performance evaluations. • Execute designation memorandums including: Property Management Officer, Accountable Property Manager, Accountable Property Specialist, and Custodial Officer; requesting the site code for the Inventory System of Record (ISR); ensuring that items are accurately received and input into the ISR and that dictionary definitions for new information are created for a single-point ordering system for ordering all resources (personnel, teams, equipment, and Initial Response Resources) and supplies for the incident and ensuring the implementation and maintenance of the standard order tracking system and database. • Ensure receiving documentation process is followed monitoring the process and accuracy of the hand receipts files; establishing inventory asset management protocols and ensuring that all assets are organized, stored, and secured. • Determine the appropriate inventory type; reviewing discrepancy reports to identify corrective actions; generating annual inventory certification memorandum as required; reviewing Property Transfer Reports (PTRs) for accuracy; overseeing the Report of Survey (ROS) processes; demobilizing the APO; processing excess property; ensuring that internal and external agency materials are received into the ISR; coordinating property distribution as directed by the National Utilization Officer; managing the assets process for disposal and consolidating all property documents for record retention in accordance with the FOG. • Participate in exercises at the national, regional and state levels for all training as required by the position with states and other federal agencies, professional development and FQS certification; emergency management training and workshops, operational responses and programs; providing basic instruction on disaster-related topics to regions, state and local authorities; and participating in the development of regional catastrophic planning for all-hazard responses. ________________________________________ QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Back to top The qualification requirements listed below must be met by the closing date of the announcement. You qualify for this position if you possess one of the following: • One year of specialized experience that has provided knowledge and experience for all accountable property on the incident, including the accountability, protection, transfer, and ultimate disposition of personal property; assigning Accountable Property Specialists (APSP) to facilities and locations as appropriate to ensure property accountability. • A Bachelor's degree in a related field and meet at least one of the following requirements of Superior Academic Achievement (copy of transcript must be provided): • Class Standing - Being in the upper 1/3 of your graduating class; • A GPA of 3.0 or higher out of 4.0, as recorded on your official transcript, or based on courses completed during your final 2 years of curriculum; • A GPA of 3.5 or higher out of 4.0, based on the average of required courses completed in your major or required courses in major completed during your final 2 years of curriculum; • Member of national scholastic honor society that meets the requirements of the Association of College Honor Societies. • At least one year of graduate level education (18 semester/27 quarter hours) in a field directly related to the duties of the position; or • A combination of specialized experience and related graduate level education that, when combined, meet the qualification requirements for this position. Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job 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 to perform the job. 1. Comprehensive knowledge of Federal property accountability rules, regulations and laws. 2. Demonstrated experience managing an accountable property program. 3. Ability to oversee the technical aspects associated with property management to include the use of computer systems, databases, spreadsheets and mobile devices. 4. Expert knowledge of excess property procedures and procedures dealing with lost, damaged or stolen property. 5. Ability to establish and maintain positive interpersonal and intra-inter-agency working relationships. HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: For consideration in hiring, applicants will be ranked based on their responses to the job questionnaire for this announcement. Applicants whose assessment score rates 90 and above, may be considered for further review. Qualified candidates will be referred for a review of their resume and other supporting documentation, by subject matter experts, in regards to the criteria defined in the vacancy announcement. To preview questions please click here. ________________________________________ BENEFITS: Back to top You can review our benefits at: https://careerconnector.jobs.treas.gov/cc/fema/vacancy/preview!benefits.hms?orgId=724&jnum=115399 OTHER INFORMATION: • STAFFORD ACT EXCEPTED SERVICE APPOINTMENTS: Cadre On Call Response Employee – Incident (CORE-I) is an appointment type granted under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, Section 306 (b), which authorizes FEMA to appoint such temporary employees as necessary to accomplish work authorized under the Act. Appointments under this authority within FEMA are made to the excepted service and are nonpermanent in nature. • 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. • This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies. • All candidates must be able to deploy with little or no advance notice to anywhere in the United States and its territories for an extended period of time. • A one year trial period is required unless already completed. • All federal employees are required to have federal payments (salary) made by direct deposit. Performance Based Awards: IMAT members may be eligible for awards annually based on their performance individually as well as a team. Awards may be up to 10% (5% individual, 5% team) of their salary and up to a $6,000 bonus. ________________________________________ HOW TO APPLY: Back to top The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday) - see Agency Contact Information. If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us as soon as possible. Step 1 - Create or Upload a resume with USAJOBS (www.usajobs.gov) You may create a resume in USAJOBS or upload one of your own choosing. Although you must enter your Social Security Number (SSN) for USAJOBS, we will only see the last four digits for identification purposes. Step 2 - Apply Online Click the "Apply Online" link of this announcement and then select the resume you wish to submit with your application. You will be redirected to the CareerConnector website to complete the application process. Step 3 - Answer the Online Questions and Submit Your Online Application If this is your first time on the CareerConnector website, you will be prompted to register by answering questions related to your eligibility for Federal employment. The system will save these responses and take you back to the main screen so that you can answer the job-specific questions. Select "Take me to the assessment" and click on the "Continue" button to answer the job-specific questions. You must answer all the questions and click the "Finished" button. Step 4 - Review and Confirm Your Submission You will now have the option to upload a document or print fax cover-sheets for your required documents (see step 5 for details). Once you click "Done," you will see a summary of your application for your review. You may also print a copy for your records. When you click "Finished" at the bottom of the page, you will then be directed back to USAJOBS where you can confirm that your application has been submitted and track your application status. Step 5 - Submit Required Documents You can submit any required documents (discussed below) by document upload or fax. Whichever method you choose, please include the job announcement number with your documents. To protect your privacy, we encourage you to remove your SSN from any documents that you submit. Document Upload: You may upload supporting documents in one of two ways: 1. Once you finish answering the questions in the job announcement, you will be prompted to upload your document(s) to your application. You will be given the choice to either upload the document as part of the application process or you can select a document that you've already loaded on USAJOBS. or 2. You can upload a document to an existing application by logging into your USAJOBS account profile. Click on "My Applications" and search for the vacancy. Once you've located the vacancy, click on the vacancy and select "Apply Online." Move through your existing application to the Documents page and select Upload in order to add a document to your application. Be certain to review your complete application for confirmation that the document uploaded. In the Application Review section, you may verify acceptance of your documents in CareerConnector if you see them listed on the "Vacancy Documents" screen. Then, click on "Finished" to be returned to USAJOBS. Fax: Create a fax cover-sheet in CareerConnector by following the "Faxing Supporting Documentation" instructions. The fax number will be on the cover-sheet. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: 1. Your resume 2. Your responses to the job questionnaire 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. AGENCY CONTACT INFO: Denise Hayes Phone: 800-879-6076 Fax: 999-999-9999 TDD: 800-877-8339 Email: denise.hayes@fema.dhs.gov Agency Information: FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency Please read entire announcement Please apply online Washington, DC 20472 US Fax: 999-999-9999 WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT: Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 8. Supervisory Emergency Management Specialist (IMAT Team Leader) - New York, NY Department:Department Of Homeland Security Agency:Federal Emergency Management Agency Job Announcement Number:FEMA-14-DLH-128R2IMAT SALARY RANGE: $110,112.00 to $157,100.00 / Per Year OPEN PERIOD: Monday, October 27, 2014 to Monday, November 10, 2014 SERIES & GRADE: AD-0089-05 POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time - Temporary - Not to Exceed 4 Years PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 05 DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - New York, NY View Map WHO MAY APPLY: All U.S. citizens For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here SECURITY CLEARANCE: Public Trust - Background Investigation SUPERVISORY STATUS: Yes JOB SUMMARY: About the Agency 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. Please visit www.fema.gov for additional information. This is an excepted service position located on a Type II, Regional Incident Management Assistance Team (IMAT), Response Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This position starts at a salary of $110,112 to $118,031. The starting salary within the pay band will be set based on the level of responsibility and experience. Apply for this exciting opportunity to become a member of the Regional Incident Management Team. EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT: IMAT employees are subject to a 24-hour on call work schedules in the event of an emergency and be willing to relocated to emergency sites with little notice. The teams deploy as soon as notified to respond and are on the scene within 12 hours. Once on scene, the teams operate and function under intense physical and mental stress until the response mission is accomplished. This service will require irregular and/or long working hours which may be under austere environments that include living and working in temporary facilities such as tents, warehouse, or other expediently established facilities, significant damage to critical infrastructure that prevents ready access to potable water (other than for drinking), other than basic medical care, and other routinely available services. Work may include duties other than those specified in the employee’s official positions description to include performance of manual labor to support the establishment of team facilitated, subsistence of team members, and distribution of commodities to incident survivors; and may involve some physical exertion including activities such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; carrying and lifting of moderately heavy items (up to 50 pounds). TRAVEL REQUIRED • 50% or Greater • IMAT members will deploy to emergency sites. Non-emergency travel may be required. RELOCATION AUTHORIZED • Yes • A relocation bonus may be authorized. KEY REQUIREMENTS • You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. • You must successfully pass a background investigation. • Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/59. • This position requires travel ________________________________________ DUTIES: Back to top When deployed the incumbent of this position may be designated as the incident Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO). Incumbent will coordinate federal support for response and recovery to natural incidents, that result in considerable levels of damage, or disruption severely impacting the affected population and infrastructure requiring sustained federal recovery support. Typical assignments include: • Manages the mobilization and deployment of IMAT in response to actual or potential event • Establishes the operational capability of the IMAT • Assists in the development of the Unified Coordination Group • Assists in the establishment of the incident organization • Assists in the development of incident objectives and strategies, the management of work assignments and the requesting of required resources • Serves in qualified ICS position in incident organization • Oversee the demobilization of the IMAT • Serves as a spokesperson for FEMA in responding to media inquiries from national, regional and local media, providing information to broadcast, print and online reporters on controversial or sensitive topics related to the disaster When not deployed, responsibilities include: • Ensures the operational capability of the IMAT • Oversees the management and training of IMAT personnel • Participates in preparedness efforts to build core capabilities to include planning, exercising and training ________________________________________ QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Back to top The qualification requirements listed below must be met by the closing date of the announcement. You qualify for this position if you possess the following: • Experience that clearly demonstrates ability to lead a NIMS/ICS-compliant, self-sufficient, highly mobile, rapidly deployable emergency response team organized and equipped to effectively manage all Federal support to a State, tribal, territorial or local government during natural disasters, acts of terrorism, or other man-made disasters; includes equivalent experience to organize and manage a coordinated and successful response and recovery operation to meet the emergent needs of State and local jurisdictions; experience operating in two or more of the following positions of an ICS Command and General Staff (Operations Section Chief, Logistics Section Chief, Planning Section Chief, Finance and Administration Section Chief, Chief of Staff). 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. Ability to execute the operational aspects of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, the National Response Framework (NRF), National Disaster Recovery Frame work, the National Incident Management System (NIMS), the Incident Command System (ICS), and other relevant emergency management guidance documents in order to coordinate and lead the delivery of Federal disaster assistance to affected communities. 2. Knowledge of the interrelationship between the Federal, State, Territory, Tribal and local government and non-government processes to establish an effective operational network and foster a partnership to ensure the full spectrum of authorized assistance is provided. 3. Ability to manage and direct a large scale, geographically dispersed organization, characterized by changing environments that involve the integration of emergency management planning, policy, and programs at the Federal, State and local levels. 4. Skill in anticipating critical areas of concern or volatility and ability to apply initiative, creativity and sound judgment in resolving and diffusing the issue or problem. 5. Skill in oral communications sufficient to negotiate effectively under stressful conditions where the audience may have conflicting interests and differing objectives, and sufficient to manage the media and other external relations during a disaster or crisis. 6. Ability to communicate in writing to senior levels of Federal, State and local governments. 7. Expert ability to negotiate with multiple and competing stakeholders while maintaining focus on goals and objectives. HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: All applicants will be ranked based on their responses to the job questionnaire for this announcement. Applicants whose assessment scores rates 90 and above, may be considered for further review. Qualified candidates will be referred for a review of their resume and other supporting documentation, by subject matter experts, in regards to the criteria defined in the vacancy announcement. To preview questions please click here. ________________________________________ BENEFITS: Back to top You can review our benefits at: https://careerconnector.jobs.treas.gov/cc/fema/vacancy/preview!benefits.hms?orgId=724&jnum=115333 OTHER INFORMATION: • STAFFORD ACT EXCEPTED SERVICE APPOINTMENTS: Cadre On Call Response Employee – Incident (CORE-I) is an appointment type granted under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, Section 306 (b), which authorizes FEMA to appoint such temporary employees as necessary to accomplish work authorized under the Act. Appointments under this authority within FEMA are made to the excepted service and are nonpermanent in nature. • 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. • This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies. • All candidates must be able to deploy with little or no advance notice to anywhere in the United States and its territories for an extended period of time. • A one year trial period is required unless already completed. • All federal employees are required to have federal payments (salary) made by direct deposit. Performance Based Awards: IMAT members may be eligible for awards annually based on their performance individually as well as a team. Awards may be up to 10% (5% individual, 5% team) of their salary and up to a $6,000 bonus ________________________________________ HOW TO APPLY: Back to top The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday) - see Agency Contact Information. If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us as soon as possible. Step 1 - Create or Upload a resume with USAJOBS (www.usajobs.gov) You may create a resume in USAJOBS or upload one of your own choosing. Although you must enter your Social Security Number (SSN) for USAJOBS, we will only see the last four digits for identification purposes. Step 2 - Apply Online Click the "Apply Online" link of this announcement and then select the resume you wish to submit with your application. You will be redirected to the CareerConnector website to complete the application process. Step 3 - Answer the Online Questions and Submit Your Online Application If this is your first time on the CareerConnector website, you will be prompted to register by answering questions related to your eligibility for Federal employment. The system will save these responses and take you back to the main screen so that you can answer the job-specific questions. Select "Take me to the assessment" and click on the "Continue" button to answer the job-specific questions. You must answer all the questions and click the "Finished" button. Step 4 - Review and Confirm Your Submission You will now have the option to upload a document or print fax cover-sheets for your required documents (see step 5 for details). Once you click "Done," you will see a summary of your application for your review. You may also print a copy for your records. When you click "Finished" at the bottom of the page, you will then be directed back to USAJOBS where you can confirm that your application has been submitted and track your application status. Step 5 - Submit Required Documents You can submit any required documents (discussed below) by document upload or fax. Whichever method you choose, please include the job announcement number with your documents. To protect your privacy, we encourage you to remove your SSN from any documents that you submit. Document Upload: You may upload supporting documents in one of two ways: 1. Once you finish answering the questions in the job announcement, you will be prompted to upload your document(s) to your application. You will be given the choice to either upload the document as part of the application process or you can select a document that you've already loaded on USAJOBS. or 2. You can upload a document to an existing application by logging into your USAJOBS account profile. Click on "My Applications" and search for the vacancy. Once you've located the vacancy, click on the vacancy and select "Apply Online." Move through your existing application to the Documents page and select Upload in order to add a document to your application. Be certain to review your complete application for confirmation that the document uploaded. In the Application Review section, you may verify acceptance of your documents in CareerConnector if you see them listed on the "Vacancy Documents" screen. Then, click on "Finished" to be returned to USAJOBS. Fax: Create a fax cover-sheet in CareerConnector by following the "Faxing Supporting Documentation" instructions. The fax number will be on the cover-sheet. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: 1. Your resume 2. Your responses to the job questionnaire AGENCY CONTACT INFO: Denise Hayes Phone: 800-879-6076 Fax: 999-999-9999 TDD: 800-877-8339 Email: denise.hayes@fema.dhs.gov Agency Information: FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency Please read entire announcement Please apply online Washington, DC 20472 US Fax: 999-999-9999 WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT: Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 9. Administrative Assistant- Boston, MA Department:Department Of Homeland Security Agency:Federal Emergency Management Agency Job Announcement Number:FEMA-15-42383-KAT-COR SALARY RANGE: $42,406.00 to $55,132.00 / Per Year OPEN PERIOD: Monday, October 27, 2014 to Monday, November 3, 2014 SERIES & GRADE: GS-0303-07 POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time - Temporary - Not to Exceed 2 Years PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 07 DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Boston, MA View Map WHO MAY APPLY: All U.S. citizens For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here SECURITY CLEARANCE: Public Trust - Background Investigation SUPERVISORY STATUS: No JOB SUMMARY: About the Agency 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. Please visit www.fema.gov for additional information. This position is ideal for an expert Administrative professional looking for an opportunity to improve office operations for an organization with varying functions. Apply for this exciting opportunity to become a member of the Mitigation Division, Region I located in Boston, MA. EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT: Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which 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 with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions. 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. TRAVEL REQUIRED • Occasional Travel • Occasional Travel is required RELOCATION AUTHORIZED • No KEY REQUIREMENTS • You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. • You must successfully pass a background investigation. • Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/59. • This position may require occasional non-emergency travel. ________________________________________ DUTIES: Back to top This position is located in the Mitigation Division, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Region I. The incumbent performs a variety of administrative functions associated with disaster grant closeout. Typical work assignments include: • Assists the grant staff on projected closeout activity for Hazard Mitigation due to disaster activity with Region I. Incumbent will also be responsible for ensuring audit ready grant files, compliance tracking requirements met and documented and expedite the distribution of incoming grant reports and requests. • Assists to provide guidance to a variety of individuals and organizations that are grantees in the areas of fiscal integrity, budget, grants administration, planning and program implementation in order to ensure the financial integrity of award recipients and conformance to Federal laws, rules and regulations, as well as agency policies and practices. • Screens all incoming mail and correspondence items to determine if personal action is required, and advises the supervisor of important organizational issues. Composes and types routine correspondence, reports and other documents on word processor or typewriter. Reviews all outgoing correspondence prepared for the signature of or requiring the concurrence of the Division Chief for proper references, format accuracy, and grammatical usage. ________________________________________ QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Back to top The qualification requirements listed below must be met within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. You qualify for this position at the GS-07 level if you possess the following: At least one year of specialized experience in the federal government, other state, local or non-profit organization, or the private sector that is equivalent to at least the GS-06 level that has given me comprehensive and detailed knowledge of applicable established procedures, regulations and program goals and objectives within the scope of responsibility standard administrative, clerical and office procedures in order to provide clerical and administrative support. HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you are found qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. To preview questions please click here. ________________________________________ BENEFITS: Back to top You can review our benefits at: https://careerconnector.jobs.treas.gov/cc/fema/vacancy/preview!benefits.hms?orgId=724&jnum=115394 OTHER INFORMATION: • 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. • This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies. • Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position. • All candidates must be able to deploy with little or no advance notice to anywhere in the United States and its territories for an extended period of time. • A one year trial period is required unless already completed. ________________________________________ HOW TO APPLY: Back to top The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday) - see Agency Contact Information. If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us as soon as possible. Step 1 - Create or Upload a resume with USAJOBS (www.usajobs.gov) You may create a resume in USAJOBS or upload one of your own choosing. Although you must enter your Social Security Number (SSN) for USAJOBS, we will only see the last four digits for identification purposes. Step 2 - Apply Online Click the "Apply Online" link of this announcement and then select the resume you wish to submit with your application. You will be redirected to the CareerConnector website to complete the application process. Step 3 - Answer the Online Questions and Submit Your Online Application If this is your first time on the CareerConnector website, you will be prompted to register by answering questions related to your eligibility for Federal employment. The system will save these responses and take you back to the main screen so that you can answer the job-specific questions. Select "Take me to the assessment" and click on the "Continue" button to answer the job-specific questions. You must answer all the questions and click the "Finished" button. Step 4 - Review and Confirm Your Submission You will now have the option to upload a document or print fax cover-sheets for your required documents (see step 5 for details). Once you click "Done," you will see a summary of your application for your review. You may also print a copy for your records. When you click "Finished" at the bottom of the page, you will then be directed back to USAJOBS where you can confirm that your application has been submitted and track your application status. Step 5 - Submit Required Documents You can submit any required documents (discussed below) by document upload or fax. Whichever method you choose, please include the job announcement number with your documents. To protect your privacy, we encourage you to remove your SSN from any documents that you submit. Document Upload: You may upload supporting documents in one of two ways: 1. Once you finish answering the questions in the job announcement, you will be prompted to upload your document(s) to your application. You will be given the choice to either upload the document as part of the application process or you can select a document that you've already loaded on USAJOBS. or 2. You can upload a document to an existing application by logging into your USAJOBS account profile. Click on "My Applications" and search for the vacancy. Once you've located the vacancy, click on the vacancy and select "Apply Online." Move through your existing application to the Documents page and select Upload in order to add a document to your application. Be certain to review your complete application for confirmation that the document uploaded. In the Application Review section, you may verify acceptance of your documents in CareerConnector if you see them listed on the "Vacancy Documents" screen. Then, click on "Finished" to be returned to USAJOBS. Fax: Create a fax cover-sheet in CareerConnector by following the "Faxing Supporting Documentation" instructions. The fax number will be on the cover-sheet. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: 1. Your resume 2. Your responses to the job questionnaire AGENCY CONTACT INFO: Kym Thompson Phone: 800-879-6076 Fax: 999-999-9999 Email: kym.thompson@fema.dhs.gov Agency Information: FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency Please read entire announcement Please apply online Washington, DC 20472 US Fax: 999-999-9999 WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT: Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the 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. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 10. Administrative Support Assistant (OA) Anniston, AL Department:Department Of Homeland Security Agency:Federal Emergency Management Agency Job Announcement Number:FEMA-15-RDS-40623DE SALARY RANGE: $35,256.00 to $45,828.00 / Per Year OPEN PERIOD: Tuesday, October 28, 2014 to Monday, November 3, 2014 SERIES & GRADE: GS-0303-06 POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time - Permanent PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 06 DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy in the following location: Anniston, AL View Map WHO MAY APPLY: All U.S. citizens Status candidates may also apply under FEMA-15-RDS-40623MP For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here SECURITY CLEARANCE: Public Trust - Background Investigation SUPERVISORY STATUS: No JOB SUMMARY: About the Agency 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. Please visit www.fema.gov for additional information. The ideal candidate will serve as an Administrative Support Assistant who performs administrative and support duties.This position starts at a salary of $35,256 (GS-06). Apply for this exciting opportunity to become a member of the Center for Domestic Preparedness team within FEMA. Promotion Potential: None EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT: Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which 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 with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions. This position is located in Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Protection and National Preparedness, National Preparedness Directorate, National Training and Education, Center for Domestic Preparedness, in Anniston, Alabama. TRAVEL REQUIRED • Occasional Travel • This position may require occasional non-emergency travel. RELOCATION AUTHORIZED • No KEY REQUIREMENTS • You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position • You must successfully pass a background investigation • Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/59 • Typing proficiency of 40 wpm is required ________________________________________ DUTIES: Back to top In this position, you will provide administrative support duties in the areas of administrative support, travel, and files management.Typical assignments include: • Reviews incoming tasks, projects, correspondence, and other communications or materials (regulations, policies, and procedures). • Prepare reports, documents, and presentations in the proper format from notes, drafts, and oral instructions. • Responsible for ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance of all travel authorizations and travel vouchers for the staff. • Responsible for correct spelling, grammar and punctuation of correspondence. • Operates office automation equipment and uses a variety of software applications (spreadsheets, word processing, graphics, database management, etc.) • Completes various forms related to personnel and administrative actions. ________________________________________ QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Back to top The qualification requirements listed below must be met within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. You qualify for this position at the GS-06 level (starting salary $35,256) if you possess the following: you must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-05) in the Federal Government. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Qualifying specialized experience includes: drafting correspondence, reports, documents and presentations using Microsoft software and other automated business systems. Interpreting administrative and records management policies, and using proper grammar to prepare and edit written communications. PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT (OFFICE AUTOMATION): In addition to meeting experience or education requirements, applicants must be able to demonstrate the ability to type 40 words per minute. All candidates must self-certify their typing ability when completing the occupational questionnaire. 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, we will use a job questionnaire to place you in one of three categories based on your experience, education and training. The competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this job are: • Technical Proficiency • Communication • Customer Service 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 best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. 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 category for this position. 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 not considered scientific/professional. For information on veterans’ preference, please click here. To preview questions please click here. ________________________________________ BENEFITS: Back to top You can review our benefits at: https://careerconnector.jobs.treas.gov/cc/fema/vacancy/preview!benefits.hms?orgId=724&jnum=114839 OTHER INFORMATION: • 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. • FEMA uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. • This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies. • Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position. • All candidates must be able to deploy with little or no advance notice to anywhere in the United States and its territories for an extended period of time. • A one year probationary period is required unless already completed. ________________________________________ HOW TO APPLY: Back to top The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday) - see Agency Contact Information. If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us as soon as possible. Step 1 - Create or Upload a resume with USAJOBS (www.usajobs.gov) You may create a resume in USAJOBS or upload one of your own choosing. Although you must enter your Social Security Number (SSN) for USAJOBS, we will only see the last four digits for identification purposes. Step 2 - Apply Online Click the "Apply Online" link of this announcement and then select the resume you wish to submit with your application. You will be redirected to the CareerConnector website to complete the application process. Step 3 - Answer the Online Questions and Submit Your Online Application If this is your first time on the CareerConnector website, you will be prompted to register by answering questions related to your eligibility for Federal employment. The system will save these responses and take you back to the main screen so that you can answer the job-specific questions. Select "Take me to the assessment" and click on the "Continue" button to answer the job-specific questions. You must answer all the questions and click the "Finished" button. Step 4 - Review and Confirm Your Submission You will now have the option to upload a document or print fax cover-sheets for your required documents (see step 5 for details). Once you click "Done," you will see a summary of your application for your review. You may also print a copy for your records. When you click "Finished" at the bottom of the page, you will then be directed back to USAJOBS where you can confirm that your application has been submitted and track your application status. Step 5 - Submit Required Documents You can submit any required documents (discussed below) by document upload or fax. Whichever method you choose, please include the job announcement number with your documents. To protect your privacy, we encourage you to remove your SSN from any documents that you submit. Document Upload: You may upload supporting documents in one of two ways: 1. Once you finish answering the questions in the job announcement, you will be prompted to upload your document(s) to your application. You will be given the choice to either upload the document as part of the application process or you can select a document that you've already loaded on USAJOBS. or 2. You can upload a document to an existing application by logging into your USAJOBS account profile. Click on "My Applications" and search for the vacancy. Once you've located the vacancy, click on the vacancy and select "Apply Online." Move through your existing application to the Documents page and select Upload in order to add a document to your application. Be certain to review your complete application for confirmation that the document uploaded. In the Application Review section, you may verify acceptance of your documents in CareerConnector if you see them listed on the "Vacancy Documents" screen. Then, click on "Finished" to be returned to USAJOBS. Fax: Create a fax cover-sheet in CareerConnector by following the "Faxing Supporting Documentation" instructions. The fax number will be on the cover-sheet. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: 1. Your resume 2. Your responses to the job questionnaire 3. Are you a veteran? Submit Member Copy 4 of your DD 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and/or documentation of service connected disability. Click here 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)? 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. AGENCY CONTACT INFO: Johnny Smith Phone: 202-674-6738 Fax: 999-999-9999 TDD: 1-800-877-8339 Email: Johnny.Smith@fema.dhs.gov Agency Information: FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency Please read entire announcement Please apply online Washington, DC 20472 US Fax: 999-999-9999 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. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 11. Economist - DC Department:Department Of Homeland Security Agency:Federal Emergency Management Agency Job Announcement Number:FEMA-15-BLG-40148-DEU SALARY RANGE: $89,924.00 to $116,901.00 / Per Year OPEN PERIOD: Monday, October 27, 2014 to Monday, November 17, 2014 SERIES & GRADE: GS-0110-13 POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time - Term Appointment-2 Years PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 13 DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Washington DC, DC View Map WHO MAY APPLY: All U.S. citizens For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here SECURITY CLEARANCE: Public Trust - Background Investigation SUPERVISORY STATUS: No JOB SUMMARY: About the Agency 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. Please visit www.fema.gov for additional information. The position is located in the Office of Chief Counsel (OCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and reports to the Chief Counsel, Deputy Chief Counsel, Associate Chief Counsel, or Chief Economist. This position starts at a salary of $89,924 (GS-13). Apply for this exciting opportunity to become a member of the OCC team within FEMA. EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT: Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which 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 with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions. RELOCATION AUTHORIZED • No KEY REQUIREMENTS • You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. • You must successfully pass a background investigation. • Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/59. • This position may require occasional non-emergency travel. ________________________________________ DUTIES: Back to top In this position, you will advise FEMA programs on the full range of economic analysis required for the promulgation of FEMA regulations and the issuance of significant policies. Typical assignments include: • Serve as an economic subject matter expert and analyst on all matters related to the economic analysis of FEMA regulations and policies. • Assess the adequacy of existing programs and recommend changes. • Identify particular problems to explore; assess the adequacy of existing programs; and recommend and implement changes. • Develop and present briefings, as well as prepare guidance, statements of work, technical reports, program evaluations, and other materials. • Communicate effectively orally including the ability to speak at conferences, training workshops, and other relevant sessions on behalf of FEMA. ________________________________________ QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Back to top The qualification requirements listed below must be met within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. You qualify for this position at the GS-13 level (starting salary $89,924) if you possess the following: To qualify for this position at the GS-13 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-12 or higher in the Federal service). Specialized experience is defined as performing all required economic analyses and assessments for rulemakings and policies in one or more specific program areas, including analyses of the costs and benefits of regulations, analyses of the effects of regulations on the economy, coordinating with programs to identify and gather data or providing written and oral advice to programs on the economic impacts of regulations and policies. In addition to the required experience above, you must also have the following: 1. Degree: economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus. OR 2. A combination of education and experience -courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Education cannot be substituted for specialized experience. 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, we will use a job questionnaire to place you in one of three categories based on your experience, education and training. The competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this job are: • Technical Proficiency • Communication • Representing the Agency 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 best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. 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 category for this position. 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. To preview questions please click here. ________________________________________ BENEFITS: Back to top You can review our benefits at: https://careerconnector.jobs.treas.gov/cc/fema/vacancy/preview!benefits.hms?orgId=724&jnum=114606 OTHER INFORMATION: • 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. • FEMA uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. • This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies. • Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position. • All candidates must be able to deploy with little or no advance notice to anywhere in the United States and its territories for an extended period of time. ________________________________________ HOW TO APPLY: Back to top The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday) - see Agency Contact Information. If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us as soon as possible. Step 1 - Create or Upload a resume with USAJOBS (www.usajobs.gov) You may create a resume in USAJOBS or upload one of your own choosing. Although you must enter your Social Security Number (SSN) for USAJOBS, we will only see the last four digits for identification purposes. Step 2 - Apply Online Click the "Apply Online" link of this announcement and then select the resume you wish to submit with your application. You will be redirected to the CareerConnector website to complete the application process. Step 3 - Answer the Online Questions and Submit Your Online Application If this is your first time on the CareerConnector website, you will be prompted to register by answering questions related to your eligibility for Federal employment. The system will save these responses and take you back to the main screen so that you can answer the job-specific questions. Select "Take me to the assessment" and click on the "Continue" button to answer the job-specific questions. You must answer all the questions and click the "Finished" button. Step 4 - Review and Confirm Your Submission You will now have the option to upload a document or print fax cover-sheets for your required documents (see step 5 for details). Once you click "Done," you will see a summary of your application for your review. You may also print a copy for your records. When you click "Finished" at the bottom of the page, you will then be directed back to USAJOBS where you can confirm that your application has been submitted and track your application status. Step 5 - Submit Required Documents You can submit any required documents (discussed below) by document upload or fax. Whichever method you choose, please include the job announcement number with your documents. To protect your privacy, we encourage you to remove your SSN from any documents that you submit. Document Upload: You may upload supporting documents in one of two ways: 1. Once you finish answering the questions in the job announcement, you will be prompted to upload your document(s) to your application. You will be given the choice to either upload the document as part of the application process or you can select a document that you've already loaded on USAJOBS. or 2. You can upload a document to an existing application by logging into your USAJOBS account profile. Click on "My Applications" and search for the vacancy. Once you've located the vacancy, click on the vacancy and select "Apply Online." Move through your existing application to the Documents page and select Upload in order to add a document to your application. Be certain to review your complete application for confirmation that the document uploaded. In the Application Review section, you may verify acceptance of your documents in CareerConnector if you see them listed on the "Vacancy Documents" screen. Then, click on "Finished" to be returned to USAJOBS. Fax: Create a fax cover-sheet in CareerConnector by following the "Faxing Supporting Documentation" instructions. The fax number will be on the cover-sheet. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: 1. Your resume 2. Your responses to the job questionnaire 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) and/or documentation of service connected disability. Click here 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)? 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. AGENCY CONTACT INFO: Beverly Grant Phone: 202-646-3319 Fax: 999-999-9999 Email: beverly.grant@fema.dhs.gov Agency Information: FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency Please read entire announcement Please apply online Washington, DC 20472 US Fax: 999-999-9999 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. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 12. Supervisory Program Analyst GS-0343-14 - DC Department:Department Of Homeland Security Agency:Federal Emergency Management Agency Job Announcement Number:FEMA-15-CDA-42142DE SALARY RANGE: $106,263.00 to $138,136.00 / Per Year OPEN PERIOD: Monday, October 27, 2014 to Monday, November 10, 2014 SERIES & GRADE: GS-0343-14 POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time - Permanent PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 14 DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - District of Columbia, DC View Map WHO MAY APPLY: All U.S. citizens Status candidates may also apply under FEMA-15-CDA-42142MP For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here SECURITY CLEARANCE: Public Trust - Background Investigation SUPERVISORY STATUS: Yes JOB SUMMARY: About the Agency 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. Please visit www.fema.gov for additional information. This position is located in the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Grant Programs Directorate (GPD). In this position you serve as a supervisor or advisor to senior management on a wide range of program activities requiring application of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for assessment of complex management processes, systems, and mission support programs. This position starts at a salary of $106,263 (GS-14). EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT: Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which 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 with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions. TRAVEL REQUIRED • Occasional Travel • Occasional non-emergency travel may be required. RELOCATION AUTHORIZED • No KEY REQUIREMENTS • You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. • You must successfully pass a background investigation. • Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/59. • This position may require occasional non-emergency travel. • Drug testing required. ________________________________________ DUTIES: Back to top In this position, you will provide administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit. Performs the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised. Typical work assignments include: • Provides administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit. Performs the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised. • Recommends long-range program plans, goals, objective and milestones which serve as the basis of substantive changes in the organization and administration of programs affecting large number of people. • Provides advice and counsel to workers related to work and administrative matters. Consults with all levels of management, other federal agencies and foreign and commercial organizations. • Prepares and contributes to reports and other presentations on program planning and evaluation. Design studies and detailed analyses of complex functions and processes related to program planning and management. ________________________________________ QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Back to top The qualification requirements listed below must be met within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. You qualify for this position at the GS-14 level (starting salary $106,263) if you possess the following: One full year of specialized experience at the GS-13 level that demonstrates experience in the development of grant policy which includes the development, validation, reporting, and refinement of performance measures for grant programs. In addition, you must have experience on grant management activities that includes the development of application, reporting, and monitoring requirements for grant programs. 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, we will use a job questionnaire to place you in one of three categories based on your experience, education and training. The competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this job are: • Technical Proficiency • Communication • Customer Service • Representing the Agency • Teamwork and Cooperation • Assigning, monitoring and evaluating work • Leadership 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 best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. 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 category for this position. 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 in not considered scientific/professional. For information on veterans’ preference, please click here. To preview questions please click here. ________________________________________ BENEFITS: Back to top You can review our benefits at: https://careerconnector.jobs.treas.gov/cc/fema/vacancy/preview!benefits.hms?orgId=724&jnum=115165 OTHER INFORMATION: • 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. • This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies. • Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position. • All candidates must be able to deploy with little or no advance notice to anywhere in the United States and its territories for an extended period of time. • A one year supervisory or managerial probationary period is required unless already completed. • This position has been identified as a drug testing designated position (TDP) for purposes of the DHS Drug Free Workplace program. All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to a drug test to screen for illegal drug use prior to receiving a final offer of employment. A final offer of employment is contingent upon a negative drug test result. ________________________________________ HOW TO APPLY: Back to top The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday) - see Agency Contact Information. If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us as soon as possible. Step 1 - Create or Upload a resume with USAJOBS (www.usajobs.gov) You may create a resume in USAJOBS or upload one of your own choosing. Although you must enter your Social Security Number (SSN) for USAJOBS, we will only see the last four digits for identification purposes. Step 2 - Apply Online Click the "Apply Online" link of this announcement and then select the resume you wish to submit with your application. You will be redirected to the CareerConnector website to complete the application process. Step 3 - Answer the Online Questions and Submit Your Online Application If this is your first time on the CareerConnector website, you will be prompted to register by answering questions related to your eligibility for Federal employment. The system will save these responses and take you back to the main screen so that you can answer the job-specific questions. Select "Take me to the assessment" and click on the "Continue" button to answer the job-specific questions. You must answer all the questions and click the "Finished" button. Step 4 - Review and Confirm Your Submission You will now have the option to upload a document or print fax cover-sheets for your required documents (see step 5 for details). Once you click "Done," you will see a summary of your application for your review. You may also print a copy for your records. When you click "Finished" at the bottom of the page, you will then be directed back to USAJOBS where you can confirm that your application has been submitted and track your application status. Step 5 - Submit Required Documents You can submit any required documents (discussed below) by document upload or fax. Whichever method you choose, please include the job announcement number with your documents. To protect your privacy, we encourage you to remove your SSN from any documents that you submit. Document Upload: You may upload supporting documents in one of two ways: 1. Once you finish answering the questions in the job announcement, you will be prompted to upload your document(s) to your application. You will be given the choice to either upload the document as part of the application process or you can select a document that you've already loaded on USAJOBS. or 2. You can upload a document to an existing application by logging into your USAJOBS account profile. Click on "My Applications" and search for the vacancy. Once you've located the vacancy, click on the vacancy and select "Apply Online." Move through your existing application to the Documents page and select Upload in order to add a document to your application. Be certain to review your complete application for confirmation that the document uploaded. In the Application Review section, you may verify acceptance of your documents in CareerConnector if you see them listed on the "Vacancy Documents" screen. Then, click on "Finished" to be returned to USAJOBS. Fax: Create a fax cover-sheet in CareerConnector by following the "Faxing Supporting Documentation" instructions. The fax number will be on the cover-sheet. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: 1. Your resume 2. Your responses to the job questionnaire 3. Are you a veteran? Submit Member Copy 4 of your DD 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and/or documentation of service connected disability. Click here 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)? 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. AGENCY CONTACT INFO: Christine Anderson Phone: 202-646-3450 Fax: 999-999-9999 TDD: 1-800-877-8339 Email: christine.anderson@fema.dhs.gov Agency Information: FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency Please read entire announcement Please apply online Washington, DC 20472 US Fax: 999-999-9999 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. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 13. Lead/Senior Analyst – Trainer (Man/C2): Camp Atterbury, IN # of Positions: Multiple Job ID #: LSA 2014-406 Required Clearance: TOP SECRET/SCI Responsibilities and Duties - Designs and delivers programs to train all levels of personnel. - Develops tests and visual aids, conducts training classes and develops criteria for evaluating effectiveness of training activities. - Keeps abreast of training and development research – learning theory, motivation theory, and new materials, methods and techniques. - Develops in-house programs and practices to identify developmental needs, including preparing personnel for more responsible positions and increasing effectiveness in present assignments. - May evaluate and/or oversee contractors or vendors to develop and/or administer training programs. - May be responsible for development of e-learning programs. - May require travel. This is a contingent position based on contract award. Anticipated start date is March-April 2015. Qualifications/Requirements - TOP SECRET/SCI clearance required - Bachelors’ degree - 5-8 years’ of related Army or National Guard experience, which must include 2-4 years management experience - Maintain effective working relationships, professional demeanor and attitude - Ability to work cooperatively with military and civilian workforces - Comply with all applicable rules, regulations, directions and requirements pertaining to conduct of personnel on a military installation Preferred Qualifications - Combat deployment experience OT Training Solutions, LLC (OTTS), formed in 2008, is headquartered in Orlando, Florida. OTTS is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned business that offers professional services and solutions focused primarily on training and supporting military personnel, providing such services as: Training, mentoring and teaching; staff augmentation; logistics support; training land management and maintenance; simulator operation and maintenance; and virtual trainer development. OTTS delivers its services worldwide. Disclaimer: The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by individuals within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory or exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills and qualifications required of individuals assigned to this position. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed, and perform special projects as assigned. If you meet the requirements and are interested, please submit your resume and cover letter to: hr@ottrainingsolutions.com or apply at our website: www.ottrainingsolutions.com under “Careers.” An Equal Opportunity Employer Linda McCauley OT Training Solutions, LLC 321-235-5916 x 205 hr@ottrainingsolutions.com www.ottrainingsolutions.com xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 14. Intel Analyst - Trainer: Fort Indiantown Gap, PA # of Positions: Multiple Job ID #: IAT 2014-413 Required Clearance: TOP SECRET/SCI Responsibilities and Duties - Designs and delivers programs to train all levels of personnel. - Develops tests and visual aids, conducts training classes and develops criteria for evaluating effectiveness of training activities. - Keeps abreast of training and development research – learning theory, motivation theory, and new materials, methods and techniques. - Develops in-house programs and practices to identify developmental needs, including preparing personnel for more responsible positions and increasing effectiveness in present assignments. - May evaluate and/or oversee contractors or vendors to develop and/or administer training programs. - May be responsible for development of e-learning programs. - May require travel. This is a contingent position based on contract award. Anticipated start date is March-April 2015. Qualifications/Requirements - TOP SECRET/SCI clearance required - Bachelors’ degree - 6-9 years’ of related Army or National Guard experience - Maintain effective working relationships, professional demeanor and attitude - Ability to work cooperatively with military and civilian workforces - Comply with all applicable rules, regulations, directions and requirements pertaining to conduct of personnel on a military installation Preferred Qualifications - Combat deployment experience OT Training Solutions, LLC (OTTS), formed in 2008, is headquartered in Orlando, Florida. OTTS is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned business that offers professional services and solutions focused primarily on training and supporting military personnel, providing such services as: Training, mentoring and teaching; staff augmentation; logistics support; training land management and maintenance; simulator operation and maintenance; and virtual trainer development. OTTS delivers its services worldwide. Disclaimer: The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by individuals within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory or exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills and qualifications required of individuals assigned to this position. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed, and perform special projects as assigned. If you meet the requirements and are interested, please submit your resume and cover letter to: hr@ottrainingsolutions.com or apply at our website: www.ottrainingsolutions.com under “Careers.” An Equal Opportunity Employer Linda McCauley OT Training Solutions, LLC 321-235-5916 x 205 hr@ottrainingsolutions.com www.ottrainingsolutions.com xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 15. Intel Analyst - Trainer: Camp Atterbury, IN # of Positions: Multiple Job ID #: IAT 2014-414 Required Clearance: TOP SECRET/SCI Responsibilities and Duties - Designs and delivers programs to train all levels of personnel. - Develops tests and visual aids, conducts training classes and develops criteria for evaluating effectiveness of training activities. - Keeps abreast of training and development research – learning theory, motivation theory, and new materials, methods and techniques. - Develops in-house programs and practices to identify developmental needs, including preparing personnel for more responsible positions and increasing effectiveness in present assignments. - May evaluate and/or oversee contractors or vendors to develop and/or administer training programs. - May be responsible for development of e-learning programs. - May require travel. This is a contingent position based on contract award. Anticipated start date is March-April 2015. Qualifications/Requirements - TOP SECRET/SCI clearance required - Bachelors’ degree - 6-9 years’ of related Army or National Guard experience - Maintain effective working relationships, professional demeanor and attitude - Ability to work cooperatively with military and civilian workforces - Comply with all applicable rules, regulations, directions and requirements pertaining to conduct of personnel on a military installation Preferred Qualifications - Combat deployment experience OT Training Solutions, LLC (OTTS), formed in 2008, is headquartered in Orlando, Florida. OTTS is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned business that offers professional services and solutions focused primarily on training and supporting military personnel, providing such services as: Training, mentoring and teaching; staff augmentation; logistics support; training land management and maintenance; simulator operation and maintenance; and virtual trainer development. OTTS delivers its services worldwide. Disclaimer: The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by individuals within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory or exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills and qualifications required of individuals assigned to this position. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed, and perform special projects as assigned. If you meet the requirements and are interested, please submit your resume and cover letter to: hr@ottrainingsolutions.com or apply at our website: www.ottrainingsolutions.com under “Careers.” An Equal Opportunity Employer Linda McCauley OT Training Solutions, LLC 321-235-5916 x 205 hr@ottrainingsolutions.com www.ottrainingsolutions.com xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 16. Fires/AVN Analyst - Trainer: Camp Dodge, IA # of Positions: Multiple Job ID #: FAT 2014-415 Required Clearance: SECRET Responsibilities and Duties - Designs and delivers programs to train all levels of personnel. - Develops tests and visual aids, conducts training classes and develops criteria for evaluating effectiveness of training activities. - Keeps abreast of training and development research – learning theory, motivation theory, and new materials, methods and techniques. - Develops in-house programs and practices to identify developmental needs, including preparing personnel for more responsible positions and increasing effectiveness in present assignments. - May evaluate and/or oversee contractors or vendors to develop and/or administer training programs. - May be responsible for development of e-learning programs. - May require travel. This is a contingent position based on contract award. Anticipated start date is March-April 2015. Qualifications/Requirements - SECRET clearance - Bachelors’ degree - 6-9 years’ of related Army or National Guard experience - Maintain effective working relationships, professional demeanor and attitude - Ability to work cooperatively with military and civilian workforces - Comply with all applicable rules, regulations, directions and requirements pertaining to conduct of personnel on a military installation Preferred Qualifications - Combat deployment experience OT Training Solutions, LLC (OTTS), formed in 2008, is headquartered in Orlando, Florida. OTTS is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned business that offers professional services and solutions focused primarily on training and supporting military personnel, providing such services as: Training, mentoring and teaching; staff augmentation; logistics support; training land management and maintenance; simulator operation and maintenance; and virtual trainer development. OTTS delivers its services worldwide. Disclaimer: The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by individuals within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory or exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills and qualifications required of individuals assigned to this position. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed, and perform special projects as assigned. If you meet the requirements and are interested, please submit your resume and cover letter to: hr@ottrainingsolutions.com or apply at our website: www.ottrainingsolutions.com under “Careers.” An Equal Opportunity Employer Linda McCauley OT Training Solutions, LLC 321-235-5916 x 205 hr@ottrainingsolutions.com www.ottrainingsolutions.com xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 17. Lead/Senior Analyst – Trainer (Man/C2): Camp Dodge, IA # of Positions: Multiple Job ID #: LSA 2014-404 Required Clearance: TOP SECRET/SCI Responsibilities and Duties - Designs and delivers programs to train all levels of personnel. - Develops tests and visual aids, conducts training classes and develops criteria for evaluating effectiveness of training activities. - Keeps abreast of training and development research – learning theory, motivation theory, and new materials, methods and techniques. - Develops in-house programs and practices to identify developmental needs, including preparing personnel for more responsible positions and increasing effectiveness in present assignments. - May evaluate and/or oversee contractors or vendors to develop and/or administer training programs. - May be responsible for development of e-learning programs. - May require travel. This is a contingent position based on contract award. Anticipated start date is March-April 2015. Qualifications/Requirements - TOP SECRET/SCI clearance required - Bachelors’ degree - 5-8 years’ of related Army or National Guard experience, which must include 2-4 years management experience - Maintain effective working relationships, professional demeanor and attitude - Ability to work cooperatively with military and civilian workforces - Comply with all applicable rules, regulations, directions and requirements pertaining to conduct of personnel on a military installation Preferred Qualifications - Combat deployment experience OT Training Solutions, LLC (OTTS), formed in 2008, is headquartered in Orlando, Florida. OTTS is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned business that offers professional services and solutions focused primarily on training and supporting military personnel, providing such services as: Training, mentoring and teaching; staff augmentation; logistics support; training land management and maintenance; simulator operation and maintenance; and virtual trainer development. OTTS delivers its services worldwide. Disclaimer: The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by individuals within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory or exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills and qualifications required of individuals assigned to this position. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed, and perform special projects as assigned. If you meet the requirements and are interested, please submit your resume and cover letter to: hr@ottrainingsolutions.com or apply at our website: www.ottrainingsolutions.com under “Careers.” An Equal Opportunity Employer Linda McCauley OT Training Solutions, LLC 321-235-5916 x 205 hr@ottrainingsolutions.com www.ottrainingsolutions.com xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 18. Unix, Windows, Storage and Citrix Administerstors; Help Desk/Service Desk; Network Engineers – MD; VA HP has won a large contract and I have a short window in staffing these positions. The details are below. The positions are paying up to 85K. Can you please get the word out. Hewlett-Packard (HP) has been awarded a large contract with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). As the primary contractor for this new business, HP will be supporting four FDA datacenters, including the network infrastructure, WAN/MAN and some local field offices. The FDA datacenters are located in Silver Spring, MD; College Park, MD; Rockville, MD; and Ashburn, VA. HP will also be standing up a Service Management Center which will include 24/7 SOC/NOC/Help Desk support. We will be conducting interviews on October 27th, 28th and 29th from 3pm – 7pm in a local Maryland hotel. Interviews will be by INVITATION only. You are receiving this e-mail because we believe your background and skill set may be a fit for this contract. We are looking for the following skill sets: Ø Unix Administrators Ø Windows Administrators Ø Storage Administrators Ø Citrix Administrators Ø Help Desk/Service Desk Ø Network engineers If you are interested in learning more, and being considered for this opportunity, please reply to this e-mail with an updated copy of your resume along with answers to the questions below. Once your answers are received, additional information will be provided to you. The questions are: Ø Which geographic location works best for you? Ø What is your salary range? Ø Have you held or currently hold any government security clearances or trusts? Ø If selected, how much notice do you need to give to your current employer? Thank you in advance for your time and consideration. Send resume and completed questions to: deidre.s.munn@hp.com Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 19. Career Fair, Nov 6 (Denver, CO) Denver Career Fair Thursday, November 6th, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Denver Marriott Tech Center 4900 South Syracuse Street Denver, CO 80237 Free Admission Directions: 303-779-1100 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Participating companies include: Church Community Builder FBI – Federal Bureau of Investigation LGS Innovations LLC RigNet Turnberry Solutions Inc Xpeerant.com Zoll Data Systems *More companies may be added Attending candidates can pre-register online at:http://targetedjobfairs.com/event/denver-co-11062014/#tab_job-seeker Any questions? Please call 513-251-1400 or visitwww.targetedjobfairs.com Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 20. Recreation Director - Singapore NAVY REGION CENTER, SINGAPORE COMPETITIVE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NONAPPROPRIATED FUND ANNOUNCEMENT NO FFR-SNG-15-004 POSITION TITLE Recreation Director SERIES & PAY BAND NF-0188-04 EMPLOYMENT CATERGORY Regular Full Time OPENING DATE 27 Oct 2014 CLOSING DATE 07 Nov 2014 SALARY $60,877 to $79,138 per annum DOE Plus non-taxable Post Allowance & non-taxable Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) LOCATION Singapore AREA OF CONSIDERATION Worldwide – All Sources RELOCATION EXPENSES Authorized HOUSING ALLOWANCE Authorized **Return rights for current employees must be negotiated with the losing command. Candidates not associated with DOD/DON are ineligible for “return rights”. Selectees initially recruited from the United States or who are already on a Transportation Agreement will be entitled to transportation and moving costs for themselves and their family members. Household goods may be shipped and a housing allowance is paid to cover monthly housing and utility costs. Compensation includes base pay, a Post Allowance which is a non-taxable (federal) allowance based on the Singapore dollar rate of exchange and a Living Quarters Allowance sufficient to pay for a housing unit within close proximity of the Navy Region Center Singapore installation. You may also ship and/or store your household goods. These and other benefits are available to those personnel hired on an overseas transportation agreement, so check with your servicing personnel office. ======================================================================= POSITION INTRODUCTION: This position is located in the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Department, Navy Region Center, Singapore. The incumbent provides day-to-day administration and supervision of the Recreation Program, including Deployed Forces, Fitness, ITT, Youth, Entertainment, and Outdoor Recreation. POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Plans, directs and manages a comprehensive recreation program within the framework of CNIC and regional command policy, guidelines and resources. Establishes program emphasis and continually monitors and evaluates effectiveness of programs to fluctuating work demands caused by seasonal activities, special events and other circumstances affecting priorities and services.  Provides programs that are responsive to the diverse needs and interest of the population served. Responsibilities include Fleet activities in and around Southeast Asia, Fitness programs and facilities, in-house and contracted ITT operations throughout Southeast Asia, Youth Programs catering to children 5-17, Outdoor Recreation gear rental, and various Entertainment and Special Events activities.  Oversees capital improvement projects for all activities, liaising with local NAVFAC and CNIC Fleet and Family Readiness Facilities Branch for effective management and funding.  Assures that programs and facilities are well maintained, safe and suited to the needs of various clienteles and cost effective to operate. Exercise ingenuity and imagination in varying program offerings to maintain participant interest. Keeps current with and applies where feasible, new and/or improved activities, programs and recreational material and equipment. Responsible for a variety of recreational services facilities used for a wide range of recreation and social functions.  Develops/prepares and submits to the Fleet and Family Readiness Director annual budgets for his/her area of responsibility and monitors compliance with approved income and expense goals. Continually monitors and reviews expended funds to ensure that all cash transactions, change funds and inventories are conducted and accounted for in compliance with established accounting procedures, internal controls, audit procedures and other governing directives.  Works extensively to ensure Fleet visits are successful, including consolidating and broadcasting recreational opportunities to ships prior to their arrival, greeting the ship’s command and MWR staff upon arrival, and flexibly works with staff and ship’s crew throughout the port call. Provides technical assistance to afloat MWR personnel in budgeting, accounting, equipment procurement, program development and administration.  Responsible for coordination and supervision of several major community-wide special events each year. Establishes milestones for accomplishing specific program objectives and monitors progress to completion.  Maintains effective communication with the FFR Marketing Division to ensure that all media outlets are utilized to promote a vigorous public relations and information program to promote programs and activities.  Develops and manages systematic training programs for employees under his/her cognizance. Develops and ensures accomplishment of preventive maintenance and safety programs for facilities and equipment under their cognizance. Establishes a system for the orderly replacement of equipment based on usage data, normal wear tear fluctuations in the popularity of program activities.  Serves as the MWR Contracting Officer’s Representative and Quality Assurance Evaluator to the Base Operating Support Contract for all areas that fall under the cognizance of the NRCS MWR Recreation Department.  Directly supervises one (1) ITT Community Activities Manager, one (1) Sports & Fitness Manager and one (1) CYP Director, and oversees the BOS personnel assigned to the Recreation Division. Responsible for work assignments/schedules and all other personnel actions, i.e. employee performance plan/evaluations, Kronos timekeeping, leave chits.  Originates correspondence, directives and guidelines pertaining to recreational activities and programs within the Recreation Program.  Performs other related incidental duties as assigned. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS  A bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Recreation OR at least four years of relevant management experience.  Knowledge of computers (Windows, Work and Excel) is required. Knowledge gained through relevant education and/or which enables the employee to competently implement continuing programs through proper application of the principles, concepts and techniques of recreation pertinent to the programs managed.  Knowledge of a wide range of recreational activities and services and of the methods and processes involved, enabling the incumbent to plan and conduct a variety of activities and services.  Knowledge of current Affirmative Action Plans and a thorough understanding of the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) program.  Skill in planning and leadership to devise and carryout recreation programs that will stimulate and sustain the interest of participants. Skill in problem analysis/solution, making decisions and taking personal responsibility and initiative.  Skill in written and oral communicate and utilization of public relations techniques to enable the employee effectively and clearly communicate policy and procedural matters. Prepares and reply to management studies, inspections and reports and to participate in and promote a vigorous public relations and information program.  Skills in negotiating with contractors, commercial vendors, and other suppliers of services and products to ensure that the best interests of the Navy are protected. HOW TO APPLY: All interested applicants should mail or e-mail resume with the OF-306 (Declaration of Federal Employment) and latest SF50. Form OF-306 is available at http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf. Mail: Navy Region Center, Singapore NAF Human Resource Office N941 PSC 470 Box 2975 FPO AP 96534-2975 Recreation Director (FFR-SNG-15-004) E-mail: ffr_singapore_jobs@fe.navy.mil /Subject: Recreation Director (FFR-SNG-15-004) Applications/resumes received after the closing date will not be considered. Management reserves the right to fill the vacancy by methods other than merit staffing procedures (i.e., non-competitive placements in lieu of, or as exceptions to competitive procedures), or cancel the vacancy announcement at any time during the recruitment process. As a condition of employment, selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer within the first 30 days of employment. This is the DoD standard method of payment of personnel. Employees will be subjected to administrative action for failure to enroll unless a waiver has been obtained. Employment is subject to successful National Agency Background Check and a pre-employment medical examination. Occupant of this position must maintain the privacy of official work information and data and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct. The Department of the Navy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be 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. ABOUT U.S. NAVY REGION CENTER, SINGAPORE Navy Region Center, Singapore (NRCS) is located on the island nation of the Republic of Singapore at the southern tip of the Malaysian peninsula, one degree north of the Equator. The mission of NRCS is to lead and manage the overall coordination of military activities in Singapore. Specifically, NRCS provides fleet liaison between the host nation and naval, joint, or coalition military units conducting business in Singapore. Including regional assignments, NRCS supports military members, civilians and family members in an area covering 95 acres. It is not just about work at NRCS. One of the key support roles NRCS plays is administration of the regional MWR program for visiting ships and units visiting more than nine Southeast Asian countries. With support offices in Hong Kong and the Philippines, the regional MWR specializes in maximizing liberty opportunities and enhancing the quality of life of authorized MWR patrons throughout the region and Australia. Located at the northern tip of Singapore, the NRCS MWR Office has a wide variety of facilities, programs and services to make one’s visit to Singapore more enjoyable and relaxing. Learn more U.S. Navy Region Center Singapore at: http://www.cnic.navy.mil/Singapore Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 21. Controller: Fullerton, CA Department: Administrative FLSA Category: Reports to: President/CEO Open Date: October 3, 2014 Closing Date: October 31, 2014 or until position is filled Our Mission To create futures one person at a time for people with disabilities through employment and support services. Our Vision Utilizing best business practices, MVLE will encourage personal and professional growth for people living with disabilities. Position Summary for Essential Functions Overall purpose of the position: In this role the employee will be responsible for giving strategic direction to the finance, accounting, human resources, and information technology activities of the organization. This employee is responsible for overseeing, planning, directing, and coordinating the financial activities of the agency, including financial planning, budgeting, procurement, or investment activities of all or part of the agency. This position is also responsible for developing internal control policies, guidelines and procedures to safe guard the financial assets of the organization. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Management required. A Master’s Degree in Finance or Business is preferred, CPA highly desired. Experience: At least seven years in non-profit financial management and at least five in a supervisory capacity, showing progressive experience. Government contracting experience is a plus. Previous experience with various accounting systems and software is a must. Proficient with the MS Office Suite is a must. Strong organizational, managerial, communication and interpersonal skills required. Knowledge/familiarity with the Traverse software is a plus. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 50% Financial Management: Direct, plan, organize, coordinate and evaluate the financial programs and supporting information systems of MVLE, including budgeting, receipt of revenue, expenditure of funds, and conservation of assets. Monitor financial activities and details to ensure that all legal and regulatory requirements are met and company assets are protected. Approve, coordinate, and implement changes and improvements in automated financial and management information systems. Oversee approval and processing of revenue, expenditures, and position control documents, department budgets, mass salary updates, ledger and account maintenance and data entry, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal policies and regulations, while maintaining appropriate internal control safeguards. Prepare and coordinate preparation of financial statements, financial reports, special analyses, information and business reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, and/or reports required by regulatory agencies; present recommendations for programmatic and fiscal changes. Develop, interpret, implement, and coordinate finance, accounting, billing, and auditing procedures. Develop and maintain relationships with banking, insurance, and non-organizational accounting personnel in order to facilitate financial activities. 50%: Leadership: Oversee and monitor performance of the accounting personnel, which includes work allocation, training, and problem resolution; evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions; motivates employees. Interact with other managers, providing consultative support to planning initiatives through financial and management information analyses, reports, and recommendations. Establish and implement short- and long-range organizational goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures; monitor and evaluate program effectiveness; effect changes required for improvement. To Apply: Please submit your application electronically at www.mvle.org. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 22. Custodian (5 positions) Washington, DC Department: NISH FLSA Category: Non-Exempt Reports to: Program Manager Open Date: October 20, 2014 Closing Date: October 31, 2014 or until position is filled Our Mission To create futures one person at a time for people with disabilities through employment and support services. Our Vision Utilizing best business practices, MVLE will encourage personal and professional growth for people living with disabilities. *Clean criminal history required* Shift 5:00 am – 11:00 pm Job Responsibilities: This position provides custodial - janitorial services at varying community work sites that are designated as NISH or Ability One Federal set aside work contracts. Areas to be cleaned will vary in geographic location and cleaning activities will be based on a diversity of physical environments. Essential Tasks of the Work to be Performed: Essential tasks may vary based on the requirements of the work site & changes in assignments and schedules. Essential work tasks include general cleaning tasks specified below. General Cleaning as Assigned: 1. Vacuums carpeted areas daily. 2. Empties trash receptacles from offices, kitchens, bathrooms, hallways and conference room areas at least once during their assigned work schedule. 3. Mops all vinyl floor surfaces as scheduled, and as needed to clean up spills etc. When mopping uses caution signs in the area to alert others that the floor is wet. 4. Cleans the bathrooms rooms on assigned schedule including cleaning toilets, sinks and countertops and floors. Replaces bathroom supplies such as toilet paper, soap, room deodorizers, and hand towels. 5. Cleans lunchrooms, coffee areas or break areas at the conclusion of lunch usage, mopping the floor, wiping down chairs and tables. 6. Polices the exterior area at the immediate front and rear doors for debris, as well as cleaning glass doors and anodized frame areas. 7. Notifies the NISH site manager or assistant site manager of needed janitorial or cleaning supplies or repairs. 8. Responds to staff requests for specific cleaning including requests that may be immediate in nature. 9. Dusts office furniture, counters, picture frames and organizes furniture and items in public areas in an orderly manner. 10. Cleans carpets as directed and as needed to remedy areas that are soiled. 11. Sweep, mop, spray buff and strip hard floor surfaces. 12. Use a commercial extraction machine to clean carpeted areas. 13. Conducts themselves in a manner that is exemplifies MVLE’s mission, vision and values statements. 14. Performs their assigned duties as well as other duties as requested by the NISH site manager. Physical Requirements: The physical requirements of this position requires a range of physical capabilities based on varying work to be performed. To perform assigned duties, staff may need to perform all or some of the following activities: 1. Position requires that employee engage in a range of physical activities throughout a 4-to 8-hour work shift. This may include standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, carrying janitorial equipment depending upon the janitorial work activities being performed and the physical elements of the environment being cleaned... 2. Employee will need to use hands and arms to reach, finger, handle or lift work products (i.e., brooms, mops, buckets, cleaning supplies, vacuum cleaners). 3. Employees must be able to communicate and understand co-workers, supervisors and the general public in a manner that allows them to respond to verbal, visual or auditory cues and directions. 4. Employee must be able to visually observe the environment to ascertain and respond to cleaning needs. 5. Employee needs to climb, balance, stretch, reach (extend limbs), stoop, kneel, crouch or bend as needed to perform janitorial cleaning duties. 6. Employee will demonstrate and use the appropriate body mechanic techniques required for physically lifting janitorial equipment or products. Employee will be required to lift, transfer objects weighing up to 50 pounds while bearing weight on their legs and feet. 7. Employee needs to have the strength and agility to efficiently use commercial floor buffing, stripping, and carpet extracting machines, as well as moving other janitorial equipment and furniture located in the environment (i.e. lifting, moving or placing). Job Qualifications: Ability to follow verbal and modeled instructions. Prior janitorial experience is preferable but not required. Capacity to learn and perform techniques for cleaning a variety of surfaces and areas (bathrooms, floors, carpets, furniture) within 25 hours of direct training. Ability to understand the importance of using universal and related OSHSA precautions. Ability to understand and respond to MVLE staff and customer requests to perform urgently needed cleaning apart from a scheduled routine. Ability to work in a professional and public environment. Must be able to pass a background check and drug test. Preference: Preference is given to individuals with a documented disability as Ability One –NISH work projects are required to have a workforce composition comprising 75% disabled and limited to 25% non-disabled. To Apply: Please submit your application electronically at www.mvle.org. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 23. Program Manager Ability One – Fullerton, CA Department: Ability One FLSA Category: Reports to: Senior Director of Contracts Work Location: Fullerton/ Various works sites Open Date: October 24, 2014 Closing Date: November 2, 2014 or until position is filled Our Mission To create futures one person at a time for people with disabilities through employment and support services. Our Vision Utilizing best business practices, MVLE will encourage personal and professional growth for people living with disabilities. Position Summary for Essential Functions Overall purpose of the position: In this position, the employee will be responsible for overseeing Ability One contracting operations. This employee will handle contract negotiations, compliance, and account management and must have skills related to contract development, negotiations, comparative pricing, cost-preparing project budgets, budget analysis, time studies, work task analysis, start-up and customer relations. Education: Bachelor’s degree in general business, operations or related field required. Experience: Seven years of experience in progressively responsible experience within the operations and business sectors. Specific knowledge of NISH and Ability One contracting compliance regulations and other related activities including time studies for contracted work tasks, contract development and start-up, and customer relations required. Experience and knowledge of facilities maintenance and custodial services required. Normal working hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. excluding special events and any required pre-event preparation time Essential Duties and Responsibilities 40% Contract Management: Prepare, with the support of the Senior Director of Contracts, all new and renewed contract estimate bids and proposals for assigned projects. Assist in the acquisition of additional Ability One set-aside contracts, and commercial business lines contracts. Provide excellent customer support to current NISH/ABILITY ONE customers. Regularly communicate with Chief Operating Officer regarding all developments and related information regarding current and potential future contracting opportunities. Act as liaison between MVLE and assigned operating locations, and NISH East Regional office. Assure control of all inventory and equipment belonging to the corporation for its assigned contracts, working from contract documents supplied by the Senior Director of Contracts. Assure compliance and operational oversight for assigned project’s contractual requirements. Establish a facilities management plan for all current and future MVLE facilities. Obtain and maintain eligibility to cover project management and personnel security SOW requirements for assigned contracts. 20% Management: Develop and manage the annual budgets of operations and review all monthly financial statements for assigned contracts. Provide leadership to staff by fostering teamwork while balancing team and individual responsibilities; giving feedback to nurture a positive team spirit and qualify performance; and model dependability, hard work, strong business ethics, and professional personal appearance. Supervise, schedule, and evaluate performances of direct reports. Complete and maintain all MVLE required trainings and uphold MLVE’s policies and procedures. Assure the safety of employees by monitoring proper use of equipment and adherence to safety policies and procedures from information received regularly from direct reports. 20% Compliance and Reporting: Ensure compliance with all agency financial, personnel and rehabilitation reporting requirements. Ensure compliance of all related activities with all relevant federal and state regulations. Act in conjunction with Manager of Compliance to oversee written time studies and work simplification methods for efficiency and safety of operations. 20% Personnel; Maintain the JPAS System; Oversee and direct the AFSO; and Maintain all documentation as per the NISPON and have ready for DSS review during audits. To Apply: Please submit your application electronically at www.mvle.org Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 24. Area Manager PSSG: Boston, MA Department: Rehabilitation Programs FLSA Category: Reports to: Rehab Compliance Manager Open Date: October 24, 2014 Closing Date: November 2, 2014 or until position is filled Our Mission To create futures one person at a time for people with disabilities through employment and support services. Our Vision Utilizing best business practices, MVLE will encourage personal and professional growth for people living with disabilities. Position Summary for Essential Functions Overall purpose of the position: In this supervisory position, the employee will guide the organization’s direct support staff in providing superior service delivery to individuals with disabilities being supported by MVLE’s programs. This position will demonstrate the necessary leadership competencies to direct staff in achieving the vision, mission and goals of the organization’s workforce and program services delivery initiative. Education: Bachelor’s degree in the field of human services or related field is preferred. Experience: A minimum of three years of progressive experience working with persons with developmental, physical, or other related disabilities required. Two years’ experience supervising direct service staff. Knowledge of Medicaid regulations, state licensure regulations, human rights regulations, and CARF required. A valid driving license with fewer than -6 points is required. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 30% Training & Program Development: Provide appropriate training, modeling, coaching, mentoring, support or counseling to direct support professionals regarding appropriate work attitudes, work skills, specific individual service delivery, and other duties in assigned program area. Meet with Program Manager on an established and as needed basis to discuss workforce and program services delivery issues. Research, develop, and implement new and innovative programming for day support. Work in conjunction with Behavior Technicians and Behavior Support Managers, and Speech, Occupational and Physical Therapy Consultants to assist with ongoing program development. Collaborate with other team members to improve individual service and program outcomes. Communicate with PCP team members and others to coordinate individual planning and supports. 30% Individual Support: Assist individuals with transitioning activities, i.e. situational assessments, in conjunction with support coordinators and program staff. Communicate individual program routines and changes to appropriate individuals. Reconcile individual accounts. Attend individual meetings and coordinate schedules with the other members of the program services team. 15% Reporting & Compliance: In conjunction with Rehabilitation Specialist, ensures that all quarterly and annual reports are correctly prepared and disseminated within designated time frames. Responsible for data-keeping in relation to outcome measures. Assist in oversight of compliance with regulatory requirements (abuse reporting, human rights. In conjunction with Rehabilitation Specialist, ensures compliance with requirements for program service documentation (data support logs, reports, information and individual files) as regulated by funding sources, MVLE program licensure/certification standards and MVLE internal data and fiscal procedures. 15% Liaison & Outreach: Assist in establishing and maintaining positive liaison roles with families, group homes, local school systems, intellectual disabilities service boards and community access sites. Assist in developing community education and/or program outreach activities. 10% Vendor Relations: Explore and secure community contracts and partnerships. Manage relationships with clients and contractors. Handle contracts and quality assurance of either products created or services rendered by individuals. Assist in maintaining records for customer accounts. Reconcile monthly client accounts. Complete time studies. To Apply: Please submit your application electronically at www.mvle.org. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 25. SPADOC Computer Operator Specialist - Vandenberg AFB, CA (SR 118789) A Top Secret/SCI Clearance is needed. Shift: Various. Shifts are 12 hours in duration. Operations are 24/7/365 basis so the ability to work non-standard shifts, weekends and holidays is a requirement. May require extended shift hours to meet customer requirements. May be assigned to shift other than day. Technical Skills Required: Operate the Space Defense Operations Center (SPADOC). Identify, report, coordinate, and document system abnormalities for IBM mainframe, servers, clients and peripheral devices. Perform scheduled and unscheduled Initial Program loads (IPLs) and system failovers. Coordinate with system leads, SMEs, analysts, maintenance personnel and System Center/Job Control on repair actions/status. Perform scheduled recovery and backup system tasks. Create output products and disseminate, as requested. Initialize Exercise and Training (EAT) on Live/Backup system, as requested by customer. Create Mission/Scenario media. Recycle Address Spaces (A/S) as requested. Respond to failures and anomalies. Ensure facility security by utilizing established entry/access and emergency procedures. Assist in training of apprentice personnel. Perform librarian responsibilities and follow proper handling procedures. Ability to work non-standard shifts is a requirement. May be asked to support other areas/workcenters on ISC2 contract. Selected applicant will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. IBM Mainframe experience desired. Applicant will be trained and must pass initial and recurring evaluations to maintain employment. DoD 8570.01-M IA Workforce Certification Type/Requirements: Candidate must meet minimum certification requirement for DoD Directive 8570, “Information Assurance Training, Certification, and Workforce Management”. This position requires a minimum certification associated with IAT Level I, which may be met with an A+, Network+, or Security+ certification. Candidate must possess a qualifying 8570 certification within 3 months of hire date. Initial certification expenses will not be covered by the ISC2 program. Background Experience Required: Proven ability to operate, learn or understand IBM mainframe systems and associated Unix, Windows and/or other proprietary peripherals. Basic understanding of an Enterprise network architecture and internetworking protocols and technology. Perform monitoring and management of mainframes, networks and workgroup servers. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions with established guidance. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. VMS, UNIX, and MVS tools experience/knowledge desired. Position Responsibilities: As a member of the CSO team, you will plan, document, coordinate, and perform day-to-day CSO operations and systems administration procedures. Make on-line and off-line configuration changes in support of operations, test or exercises. Support system users, administrators, and maintainers. Diagnose, troubleshoot and report system problems. Education Required: High School diploma, or equivalent experience/combined education, with additional specialized technical training equivalent to a technical Associate degree and/or demonstrated ability to perform assigned technical/para-engineering tasks and 5 Years or more of experience. General Labor Category Information: Monitors and operates electronic digital computers to process business, scientific, engineering, or other data according to operating instructions. Normally required to set control switches; ensure that correct peripheral equipment is utilized and move switches to clear system and operate the equipment; selects and loads input and output units with materials such as tapes and printout forms. Observes equipment and control panels for operator messages or error indicators. Sets up and runs diagnostic test and reacts appropriately to the messages and reports errors or machine malfunctions as required. May perform clerical work incidental to machine operations such as labeling tape containers, maintaining production records, replenishing specified stock items, and distributing output materials. Normally required to operate peripheral equipment to perform such operations as tape-to-printer. Takes corrective action according to supervisor's instructions. May include working with multiple systems. Salary Range: $50-60K Resumes for this position will be accepted until: 9 Nov 2014 To Apply for this Position: Update your resume with as much of the wording from this announcement as possible. You must have the listed skills and experience in your resume to be selected for an interview. Put the SR number for this announcement in the Subject line. Send your resume to emtech@eandmtech.com If you would like to learn more about our company, you can visit www.endmtech.com. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 26. FlexTech Manager - Sante Fe Springs, CA Job Description – Develop a national network of 12 volt technicians Based at: Premiere Services, Santa Fe Springs, CA Job purpose: Recruit and schedule military 12 volt technicians to install electronic equipment including rear camera safety products and collision avoidance systems Develop a national network of technicians network for installations throughout the states. Understand emerging vehicle safety equipment and communicate benefits to potential clients. Goal to Assist Sales and Marketing in soliciting new business and to expand work in active geographies. Key responsibilities and accountabilities: Develop and maintain a technician database by geography. Carry out marketing activities to increase demand in a given geography. Respond to and follow up sales inquiries as needed. Attend meetings with other company functions necessary to perform duties and aid business and organizational development. Attend training to develop relevant knowledge and skills. Personal profile: Self-driven, results-oriented leader with a positive outlook, and a clear focus on high quality. A natural forward planner who critically assesses needs and solutions. Mature, credible, and comfortable in communicating with technicians and clients. Keen for new experience, responsibility and accountability. Able to get along with others and be a team-player. Specific Job Skills: Leadership, with the ability recruit, communicate and motivate team. Experience in marketing activities useful. Computer skills: Must be adept in use of MS Office, particularly Excel and Word, and ideally Access or similar database to basic level, Internet and email. Personal Situation: Flexibility to spend one or two nights away per month and work extended hours on occasions when required. please send resume to lucy@military-civilian.com with job title and location in the subject line Premiere Service “Claims For A Cause” Premiere Services has developed a program, Claims For A Cause, benefiting breast cancer and pediatric aids causes. We will contribute $1 for each claim that is processed through our program. Join us in making a difference.. Lucy Jensen | Military – Civilian (310) 455-2002 | lucy@military-civilian.com Military-Civilian Home | Mobile Career Board Blog | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Google+ | Tumblr | Pinterest Sign up to receive our Hot Jobs Newsletter Ccccccccccxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 27. Network Security Information Assurance Engineer - Colorado Springs, CO (SR 117476) A Secret Clearance is needed Technical Skills Required: • Hands-on experiences in large-scale network implementation and management; • Hands-on experience in McAfee HBSS; • Solid understanding of networking, architectures and security elements to include anti-virus, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, routers and proxies; • Knowledge and experience with implementing DoD IA requirements and certification process (DIACAP). • Experience with IA vulnerability scanning software tools, implementing Security Implementation Guides (STIGS), and applying IAVA patches. • Experience and knowledge of installing, configuring, troubleshooting, integrating, and testing equipment (laptops, desktops, servers, switches, hubs, etc.) • Strong knowledge of computer vulnerabilities and exploits. • Excellent time-management skill and task-organizing ability to accomplish tasks in priority; • Strong analytical skills demonstrated by related work experience; • Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills; • Required a minimum BS degree in Computer Science or other equivalent engineering discipline; • DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ or equivalent) Background Experience Required: Provides security engineering designs and implementation in all aspects of Information Assurance and Information Security (InfoSec) Engineering. Assesses and mitigates system security threats/risks throughout the program life cycle; validates system security requirements definition and analysis; establishes system security designs; implements security designs in hardware, software, data, and procedures; verifies security requirements; performs system certification and accreditation planning and testing and liaison activities, and supports secure systems operations and maintenance. Position Responsibilities: This position will provide support to the Integrated Space Command and Control (ISC2) Program for 27 Air, Missile, and Space C2 systems across Designated Approval Authorities (DAA) from three separate Combatant Commands. The candidate selected will interface with the ISC2 Leads and the Government counter-parts in a dynamic fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include security scans, analysis, mitigation and authoring reports while ensuring technical and schedule objectives are met. The candidate selected will perform the role of security software engineer for assigned tasks and will work in conjunction with systems engineering and software engineering to integrate/embed/assess security design throughout the system lifecycle to include all technical issues related to security vulnerabilities and their resolution. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. This individual participates in technical research and development to enable the maintenance and continuing innovation of the Systems. The individual will ensure that the System hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures meet system and accreditation requirements. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, preparing required system documentation including both program and user-level, and identify opportunities for system improvements, focusing on information security and capabilities. Participation on the project is focused on assessing the Information Assurance (IA) vulnerability of the system, providing and implementing technical solutions, and providing support for the system accreditation process. Other: Previous Information Assurance experience necessary. Education Required: Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 9 years of professional experience; or 7 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree. Considered an emerging authority. General Labor Category Information: Provides security engineering designs and implementation in all aspects of Information Assurance and Information Security (InfoSec) Engineering. Assesses and mitigates system security threats/risks throughout the program life cycle; validates system security requirements definition and analysis; establishes system security designs; implements security designs in hardware, software, data, and procedures; verifies security requirements; performs system certification and accreditation planning and testing and liaison activities, and supports secure systems operations and maintenance. Salary Range: $85-95K Resumes for this position will be accepted until: Until Filled To Apply for this Position: Update your resume with as much of the wording from this announcement as possible. You must have the listed skills and experience in your resume to be selected for an interview. Put the SR number for this announcement in the Subject line. Send your resume to emtech@eandmtech.com If you would like to learn more about our company, you can visit www.endmtech.com. Cccccxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 28. Administrative Support: Fort Belvoir, VA SECURITY CLEARANCE: TS/SCI clearance is required EXPECTED TRAVEL: 10% APPLY: https://mayvin3.applicantpro.com/jobs/157050.html POSITION START DATE: Immediate Fill SUMMARY: The Mayvin Consulting Group, Inc. (Mayvin®) is currently seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to assist an Army based client located in VA. Qualifications: Education: • An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited university is required. Clearance: • Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required. Experience: • Minimum of six (6) years of Administrative Support experience is required. • Experience with the military is preferred. • Good interpersonal and presentation skills for interacting with team members, clients and company management. • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and switch between tasks quickly. • Ability to work in a team environment. • Mastery in use of personal computers with extensive experience using Microsoft Office Suite and web-based applications. Duties: • Provide these items to satisfy requirements for reviews, In-Progress Reviews (IPR), etc. to include graphics and typing coordination, IAW with contract requirements. 641 South Washington Street ◦ Alexandria, Virginia 22314 ◦ Tel: (703) 647-9690 ◦ www.mayvin3.com • Provide administrative support for technical requirements of the effort and enter difficult and non-routine information into word processing and database systems, edit material and determine format, schedule equipment utilization, confirm material supply and demand and prepare work orders or purchase requests for the purchase of supplies and equipment. • Provide administrative support for office operations to include: preparing briefing materials, word processing, prepare artwork, charts, view graphs and convert them into slides for meetings and briefings. • Maintain action suspense logs and calendars, file documents, generate and edit documentation and prepare requests for office supplies. • Provide a system for indexing/archiving program historical documents. • Attend conferences and meetings, record notes and minutes, and prepare, publish and distribute these notes, minutes, summary reports, and presentation materials. • Arrange Senior Staff travel through Defense Travel System (DTS) and ensure proper coordination is made with other agencies involved. • Maintain and update Product Manager detailed schedules which lists all work efforts, milestones and resources. These schedules are to be updated continuously and be electronically accessible on a day-to-day basis. About Mayvin: The Mayvin Consulting Group, Inc. is a dynamic economically disadvantaged women-owned small business created out of a commitment to deliver unparalleled service to our clients. Our team brings expert knowledge of project management services specializing in Streamlined Acquisition and Operations Management to government organizations. We create effective strategies for program design, execution, and sustainment while implementing action plans to provide our clients with maximum visibility, access, and an impact that serves the needs of the United States. Our team has a diverse array of credentials directly related to providing a comprehensive mission support plan for both military and civilian agencies. A “Mayvin” is a trusted expert in a particular field who seeks to pass knowledge on to others - a builder of networks, a communicator of knowledge Our compensation package includes a competitive salary and benefits package, along with a dynamic corporate culture and supportive team environment. Equal Opportunity: The Mayvin Consulting Group, Inc. is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Mayvin are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected Please visit us at http://www.mayvin3.com/job-openings.php to apply online. Thanks, Nikki Brazzle Human Resource Specialist The Mayvin Consulting Group, Inc.| An Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business O: (571) 319-9298 | F: (703) 888-1538 Website: www.mayvin3.com Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 29. C4ISR Subject Matter Expert (SME): Fort Belvoir, VA SECURITY CLEARANCE: Top Secret/SCI clearance required EXPECTED TRAVEL: Some Travel Required POSITION START DATE: Immediate Fill APPLY: https://mayvin3.applicantpro.com/jobs Summary: The Mayvin Consulting Group, Inc. (Mayvin®) is currently seeking experienced applicants for a C4ISR Subject Matter Expert (SME) that will support a DoD client located at Fort Belvoir, VA. Qualifications: Education: • A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field of study from an accredited university (Advanced degree preferred but not required). Clearance: • Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required. Experience: • Minimum of twelve (12) years of direct related experience • Strong communication, organizational, creative, analytical and problem solving skills • Good interpersonal and presentation skills for interacting with team members, clients and company management • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and switch between tasks quickly • Ability to work in a team environment • Ability to deal with ambiguity and change • Ability to create and maintain formal and informal networks • Willingness to travel Duties/Responsibilities: • Provide expertise or guidance in C4ISR, visual augmentation systems (weapon scopes and sights, lasers, night vision goggles, and thermal imaging systems), tactical vehicles, ammunition, ballistics, personnel and vehicle armor systems, computer networks, GPS, 641 South Washington Street ◦ Alexandria, Virginia 22314 ◦ Tel: (703) 647-9690 ◦ www.mayvin3.com cellular telephone networks, Cyber Security operations including offensive and defensive techniques, specifications and program requirements. • Support product selection, architecture, system design, engineering, intelligence systems, security and other technical, operational, and analytical disciplines to include reliability, maintainability and life cycle cost management. • Perform highly specialized technical tasks associated with cutting-edge technologies. • Provide direction to technical personnel to ensure adherence to functional design specifications and program requirements. • Assist the government program manager with all management and oversight functions and activities for assigned US Army aerial intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (AISR) programs and associated processing, exploitation, and dissemination (PED) systems and architectures. • Maintains current knowledge of relevant developments in area of expertise. • Provide recommendations concerning courses of action for integration of cross-domain networks, hardware, and software in accordance with DoD guidance and Information Assurance requirements to achieve compatibility with existing architectures and to support real-time/near-real-time tactical information requirements. • May perform business development activities, including providing technical input to proposal efforts. • Assist the government with continuity of operations by codifying and documenting all aspects of its program management activities, to include key decisions and policy/guidance changes, to facilitate the rapid transition of new key government leaders within the organization. • Possesses current knowledge of all work in progress under the specific Program and capable of discussing items or issues for the Program. About Mayvin: The Mayvin Consulting Group, Inc. is a dynamic economically disadvantaged women-owned small business created out of a commitment to deliver unparalleled service to our clients. Our team brings expert knowledge of project management services specializing in Streamlined Acquisition and Operations Management to government organizations. We create effective strategies for program design, execution, and sustainment while implementing action plans to provide our clients with maximum visibility, access, and an impact that serves the needs of the United States. Our team has a diverse array of credentials directly related to providing a comprehensive mission support plan for both military and civilian agencies. A “Mayvin” is a trusted expert in a particular field who seeks to pass knowledge on to others - a builder of networks, a communicator of knowledge Our compensation package includes a competitive salary and benefits package, along with a dynamic corporate culture and supportive team environment. Equal Opportunity: The Mayvin Consulting Group, Inc. is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination 641 South Washington Street ◦ Alexandria, Virginia 22314 ◦ Tel: (703) 647-9690 ◦ www.mayvin3.com and harassment. All employment decisions at Mayvin are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Mayvin will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Nikki Brazzle Human Resource Specialist The Mayvin Consulting Group, Inc.| An Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business O: (571) 319-9298 | F: (703) 888-1538 Website: www.mayvin3.com Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 30. Lead/Senior Analyst – Trainer (Man/C2): Fort Indiantown Gap, PA # of Positions: Multiple Job ID #: LSA 2014-405 Required Clearance: TOP SECRET/SCI Responsibilities and Duties - Designs and delivers programs to train all levels of personnel. - Develops tests and visual aids, conducts training classes and develops criteria for evaluating effectiveness of training activities. - Keeps abreast of training and development research – learning theory, motivation theory, and new materials, methods and techniques. - Develops in-house programs and practices to identify developmental needs, including preparing personnel for more responsible positions and increasing effectiveness in present assignments. - May evaluate and/or oversee contractors or vendors to develop and/or administer training programs. - May be responsible for development of e-learning programs. - May require travel. This is a contingent position based on contract award. Anticipated start date is March-April 2015. Qualifications/Requirements - TOP SECRET/SCI clearance required - Bachelors’ degree - 5-8 years’ of related Army or National Guard experience, which must include 2-4 years management experience - Maintain effective working relationships, professional demeanor and attitude - Ability to work cooperatively with military and civilian workforces - Comply with all applicable rules, regulations, directions and requirements pertaining to conduct of personnel on a military installation Preferred Qualifications - Combat deployment experience OT Training Solutions, LLC (OTTS), formed in 2008, is headquartered in Orlando, Florida. OTTS is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned business that offers professional services and solutions focused primarily on training and supporting military personnel, providing such services as: Training, mentoring and teaching; staff augmentation; logistics support; training land management and maintenance; simulator operation and maintenance; and virtual trainer development. OTTS delivers its services worldwide. Disclaimer: The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by individuals within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory or exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills and qualifications required of individuals assigned to this position. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed, and perform special projects as assigned. If you meet the requirements and are interested, please submit your resume and cover letter to: hr@ottrainingsolutions.com or apply at our website: www.ottrainingsolutions.com under “Careers.” An Equal Opportunity Employer Linda McCauley OT Training Solutions, LLC 321-235-5916 x 205 hr@ottrainingsolutions.com www.ottrainingsolutions.com xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 31. HVAC Training Instructor: Afghanistan Clearance – No Clearance Required US Citizen – Passport Valid Until 12/15 The candidate will serve as a training instructor in a vocational/occupational training program. The Incumbent will be responsible for developing and instructing a curriculum which focuses on the appropriate vocational training area. This position has direct responsibility for the delivery of classroom and practical training for courses in the field/trade of HVAC. Candidate must be a certified HVAC technician and have at least ten years of specialized experience within the HVAC industry. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position, and demonstrated a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position, and of the methods and techniques of instruction. • At least ten (10) years of related practical work experience in residential and/or commercial HVAC systems. • Experience in teaching with full and primary responsibility for classroom instruction. One year teaching or instructing experience directly related to HVAC systems. • Physical skills and ability to safely demonstrate the acts of installing and repairing air handling units, compressors, evaporators, and condensers; changing filters; leak checking systems; vacating and filling system with refrigerant; soldering copper tubing, and making system electrical connections to power distribution equipment. • Candidate must meet medical requirements set forth by CRC Fort Bliss. • MEDICAL: https://www.bliss.army.mil/CRC/documents/L88%20-%20Annex%20II%20-%20Medical%20Prerequisites.pd • DENTAL: https://www.bliss.army.mil/CRC/documents/L89%20-%20Annex%20III%20-%20Dental%20Prerequisites%20Checklist.pdf Salary will be competitive for the position and will be discussed along with benefits and employment details during interviews. If you meet all of the requirements listed in this job announcement please send a copy of your resume/CV and DD214 if prior military to the Point of Contact listed below. V/R Tim Hollobaugh GovSource Incorporated CONUS Operations Manager Military Programs thollobaugh@govsource.com Skype timothy.hollobaugh1 Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 32. Power Generation Training Instructor: Afghanistan Clearance – No Clearance Required US Citizen – Passport Valid Until 12/15 The candidate will serve as a training instructor in a vocational/occupational training program. The Incumbent will be responsible for developing and instructing a curriculum which focuses on the appropriate vocational training area. This position has direct responsibility for the delivery of classroom and practical training for courses in the field/trade of Power Generation. Candidate must be a certified Generator Technician and have at least ten years of specialized experience within the Power Generation Industry. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position, and demonstrated a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position, and of the methods and techniques of instruction. • At least ten (10) years of related practical work experience in Gas/Diesel Power Generation Systems • Applicant must be intimately familiar with power generators used in and around Afghanistan. • Experience in teaching with full and primary responsibility for classroom instruction. One year teaching or instructing experience directly related to Gas/Diesel Generator Systems. • Skill in servicing, repairing, and maintaining powered support equipment. • Ability to troubleshoot malfunctions and determine causes of mechanical problems. • Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and components related to electrical power production equipment. • Skill in troubleshooting, repairing, overhauling, or rebuilding diesel or gasoline engines, generators, starter motors, carburetors, and other related equipment. • Ability to interpret technical manuals, illustrations, specifications, diagrams, and schematics to make repairs and modifications. • Ability and experience in prioritization of completing work tasks. • Knowledge of design and installation of power and lightning grounding schemes and electrical power distribution techniques. • Candidate must meet medical requirements set forth by CRC Fort Bliss. • MEDICAL: https://www.bliss.army.mil/CRC/documents/L88%20-%20Annex%20II%20-%20Medical%20Prerequisites.pdf • DENTAL: https://www.bliss.army.mil/CRC/documents/L89%20-%20Annex%20III%20-%20Dental%20Prerequisites%20Checklist.pdf Salary will be competitive for the position and will be discussed along with benefits and employment details during interviews. If you meet all of the requirements listed in this job announcement please send a copy of your resume/CV and DD214 if prior military to the Point of Contact listed below. V/R Tim Hollobaugh GovSource Incorporated CONUS Operations Manager Military Programs thollobaugh@govsource.com Skype timothy.hollobaugh1 Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 33. CNO Instructor - Fort Meade, MD 5 positions open Duties and Responsibilities: The overall objective is to provide the SOF Targeting Training Element with subject matter experts (SME) to develop, teach, and assist with implementation of a program of instruction (POI) for training SOF Cryptologic operators on advanced tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) for collection and exploitation of current and emerging communication protocols. This includes coordination with, providing technical guidance to, analyzing feedback from, and interactively refining SOF Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) TTPs for SOF Cryptologic personnel executing global Special Operations. The contractor shall provide qualified SMEs to be master trainer certified by NSA in order to conduct certification training/testing of SOF Cryptologic personnel. The contractor shall provide SMEs to operationally assess and evaluate emerging technologies and/or associated TTPs supporting Government analysis regarding potential inclusion of new equipment into SOF SIGINT PoRs. - Advanced CNO - Advanced CNO Analysis Required Qualifications: - Must be CNO Subject Matter Expert within the SOF SIGINT Community, particularly in relevant 802.x and IP-based protocols. - Have deployment experience working on or in support of SOF elements in a CNO capacity. - Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication/presentation skills. Desired Qualifications: - Have two plus years of CNO collection and analysis experience with the Intelligence Community. - Cellular Technology background. - Possess experience with curriculum development and implementation. - Have prior experience as an instructor. - Have force modernization experience. - Strong background in TCP/IP network traffic analysis. - Strong background in SQL implementation. Education & Experience: - Typically requires bachelor’s degree or equivalent and two plus years of related experience. - Must maintain active/current TS/SCI clearances. Click link to apply to position https://caci.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=92373&lang=en&sns_id=mailto#.VEY-WBSdUj8.mailto Company Description: CACI employs a diverse range of talent to create an environment that fuels innovation and fosters continuous improvement and success. Join CACI, where you will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact by providing information solutions and services in support of national security missions and government transformation for Intelligence, Defense, and Federal Civilian clients. A member of the Fortune 1000 Largest Companies and the Russell 2000 Index, CACI provides dynamic careers for approximately 15,000 employees working in over 120 offices worldwide. CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Moe Kader Sr. Corporate Recruiter National Services Group, CACI 1430 Spring Hill Road, Suite 525 McLean, VA 22102 Office: 703.852.4535 Mobile: 571.318.3664 Email: mkader@caci.com Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 34. SYSTEMS ANALYST:Rock Island, IL TYPE: FT/PERM SERVING INCUMBENT CONTRACT PAY: W2, $80-90K DOE START: NOV 3, 2014 My client has an ASAP hire opportunity for a well proven systems analyst with military IT expertise. You will join the Enterprise Architecture Development team, reporting to the Program Manager (PM). PLEASE NOTE: Please be advised, this recruitment is very time sensitive, the previous SA is moving into the PM slot for the next phase of service to the DOD customer. You will be supporting an Army Client in Rock Island, IL during the contracts extension thru re-compete phases for which the incumbents continued service is strongly preference hence the FTE Permanent status for this position. In addition, you will work closely with software engineering group, Portfolio Management Group, and Network Support group, as well as other third party development consultants. Key Requirements: Strong analytical and business skills and would be responsible for reviewing, analyzing and occasionally modifying systems requirements to support application systems. Superb communication skills to consult with users to identify current operating procedures and to clarify program objectives; will also be responsible for writing documentation to describe custom configuration of applications and operating procedures to liaison with 3rd party application development consultants; understanding of the Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) and the Federal Enterprise Architecture (FEA) and the tools to manage those artifacts is a plus. At least 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Must have a working knowledge of enterprise/systems architecture development, web and client-server concepts, and be able to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Resumes that do not meet the 5 year benchmark or demonstrate other minimum requirements articulated in this description will not be considered. Responsibilities: • Provide technical expertise and recommendations in assessing IT software projects and initiatives to support and enhance existing IT programs/projects. • Make recommendations on custom applications and data systems. • Identify opportunities that can improve efficiency of business processes. • Investigate and resolve application functionality related issues and provide first level support. • Provides assistance and advice to business users in the effective use of applications and information technology. • Write technical procedures and documentation for applications including operations, user guide, etc. • Produce technical documentation for new and existing applications. • Participate in weekly meetings with the IT, portfolio and architecture team to discuss progress and issues to be resolved, and report progress on a weekly basis to the PM. • Participate on IT project steering committees and be involved in the design phase of any new IT software development projects. • Assist in the creation of the system design and functional specifications for all new development projects. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, systems engineering, software engineering or related field. • Post-secondary degree in computer science or related field is a plus. • Should have a minimum of 5 years of technology experience with at least 5 years hands-on technical roles in the field and relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. • Extensive knowledge of data processing, hardware platforms, and enterprise software applications. • Technical experience with systems networking, databases, Web development, and user support. • Good working knowledge skills with Microsoft Office Products, Microsoft Visio, and Microsoft Project. • Basic knowledge of modeling and architecture capturing tools and techniques. • Strong project management skills, with effective results focus within an information systems environment. • Strong analytical and problem solving skills. • Experience in the development and implementation of standards, procedures and guidelines to support operational processes. • Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage changing priorities; • Proven ability to be flexible and work hard, both independently and in a team environment, in a high-pressure on-call environment with changing priorities. • Excellent English oral and written communication skills. • Post-secondary degree in computer science or related field is a plus. • A results oriented individual who thrives working in a fast-paced environment. To be considered, please send a detailed resume that demonstrates the experience outlined herein for consideration, in WORD to Recruiting Consultant, Match2Hire@CompetenceGrp.com, my client is waiting to interview, and present to the DoD customer for hire approval. Kindly indicate availability for phone interview (EST.) and if you can begin work on or near the target start date of Monday, November 3, 2014, Rock Island, IL. Thanks for your time, can't wait to hear back from you. Jerri Thomas MBA, MPA Senior Managing Partner & Recruiting Consultant The Competence Group (TCG) TaxId 52-1963151 www.CompetenceGrp.com JDThomas@CompetenceGrp.com Match2Hire@CompetenceGrp.com 202 491 9302 (cell) | 888 610 1731 (fax) Skype & AOL IM: MzFxIt https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerridthomas930 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 35. Advanced Cellular Instructor - Fort Meade, MD 5 positions Open Duties and Responsibilities: The overall objective is to provide the SOF Targeting Training Element with subject matter experts (SME) to develop, teach, and assist with implementation of a program of instruction (POI) for training SOF Cryptologic operators on advanced tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) for collection and exploitation of current and emerging communication protocols. This includes coordination with, providing technical guidance to, analyzing feedback from, and interactively refining SOF Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) TTPs for SOF Cryptologic personnel executing global Special Operations. The contractor shall provide qualified SMEs to be master trainer certified by NSA in order to conduct certification training/testing of SOF Cryptologic personnel. The contractor shall provide SMEs to operationally assess and evaluate emerging technologies and/or associated TTPs supporting government analysis regarding potential inclusion of new equipment into SOF SIGINT PoRs. - Advanced Cellular - Un-tethered Analysis - Legacy Push-To-Talk (PTT) Systems Required Qualifications: - Must have good working knowledge and/or background in SIGINT principles and operations within the SOF Community. - Possess “General”(Level 2) HAM Certification. - Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication/presentation skills. Desired Qualifications: - Have SIGINT collection and analysis experience with the Intelligence Community. - Have deployment experience working on or in support of SOF elements in a SIGINT capacity. - Possess “Amateur Extra”(Level 3) HAM Certification. - Have prior Mode 1/2/3 Certification. - Possess experience with curriculum development and implementation. - Have prior experience as an instructor. - Strong understanding of RF spectrum allocation and management process. - Have force modernization experience. Education & Experience: - Typically requires bachelor’s degree or equivalent and three plus years' of related experience. - Must maintain active/current TS/SCI clearances. Click the link and apply! https://caci.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=92363&lang=en&sns_id=mailto Company Description: CACI employs a diverse range of talent to create an environment that fuels innovation and fosters continuous improvement and success. Join CACI, where you will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact by providing information solutions and services in support of national security missions and government transformation for Intelligence, Defense, and Federal Civilian clients. A member of the Fortune 1000 Largest Companies and the Russell 2000 Index, CACI provides dynamic careers for approximately 15,000 employees working in over 120 offices worldwide. CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Moe Kader Sr. Corporate Recruiter National Services Group, CACI 1430 Spring Hill Road, Suite 525 McLean, VA 22102 Office: 703.852.4535 Mobile: 571.318.3664 Email: mkader@caci.com Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 36. Scenario Manager _ Camp Lejeune, NC Visual Awareness Technologies and Consulting, Inc. (VATC) is a leading provider in management consulting services, joint training solutions, information technology and engineering support to federal agencies, primarily within the Department of Defense. We have 25+ locations worldwide and our employees include retired SEALS, Air Force, Special Operations, and many other Veterans. Our primary focus is the delivery of cutting-edge joint training solutions and critical information technology infrastructure implementation to meet our customer s’ current and future training needs. The Visual Awareness Technologies and Consulting Team is 100% focused on delivering excellence and professionalism to the customer. Our commitment is centered on employees who will help us maintain outstanding support today, and develop the best possible technical and operational training services for the future. VATC seeks highly motivated people who can adapt rapidly to change, are attentive to detail, who are proactive problem solvers, and live the part of a team player. We are currently recruiting for a Scenario Manager position. Visit us online at www.vatcinc.com for additional opportunities. Title: Scenario Manager Location: Camp Lejeune, NC SR# 2014-0093 RESPONSIBILITIES: VATC is collecting resumes as part of a proposal. The Scenario Manager must meet the following requirements: • Experience and understanding of the SOF core activities DA, SR, CP/CT, UW, FID, SFA/COIN as well as an understanding of the integration of the SOF elements and activities of IO,MISO, and CA.., • Experience in developing SOF mission scenarios. • Experience in INTE analysis. • Experience and understanding to developing scripts for role players to conduct meets based on the mission set and current AOR conditions to provide realistic HUMINT actions. • Ability and experience to develop HUMINT injects to guide scenario based on information not gathered on live meets. • Experience in development of SIGINT chatter for collection for intel build of the exercise scenario. • Ability and experience to develop SIGINT injects to guide scenario based on information not gathered on live intercepts. • Experience in conducting research on current world situation in each AOR to understand current geo-political situation for each exercise and mission. • Experience and understanding of how to develop and manage a library of scenarios that can be re-used and/or built upon in subsequent exercises based on changes within the AOR or handoff of follow-on teams in the same AOR. • Experience in the development of After Action Report points for post mission products. REQUIREMENTS: • Former Special Forces Officer, Senior Non-Commissioned Officer, or Warrant Officer. • Graduate of Command and General Staff College, Senior Enlisted Service School, or an equivalent 10 years of relevant SF experience (B.S. Degree required, Masters desired). CLEARANCE: • United States Citizen • Active TS/SCI Security Clearance Join the excitement! In addition to competitive pay, Visual Awareness Technologies and Consulting, Inc. offers its employees a very competitive benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 37. Deputy Country Representative - Niger The USAID/Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI) has opened a new position for a Deputy Country Representative in Niger. This is a full-time Personal Services Contract (PSC) position at the GS-13 equivalent level. The position is open to U.S. citizens only due to security clearance requirements. Applications for this position are due no later than November 20, 2014 at 5:00 pm EST. For full information about this position, as well as instructions on how to apply, please visit www.globalcorps.com. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 38. Program Manager - Hawaii The following position is in Hawaii supporting the United States Pacific Command (HQ USPACOM). All positions come with relocation packages and require SECRET Clearance. Program Manager Data Systems Analysts, Inc. is seeking a Program Manager to manage a team of developers in support of the United States Pacific Command (HQ USPACOM). The team will be performing full SDLC including business application analysis, requirement specification, software design, development, implementation and integration. business application analysis, requirement specification, software design, development implementation and integration, testing, deployment, maintenance, documentation throughout the software development lifecycle, graphic design, application user support and training, and quality assurance on the Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNet), Non-classified Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNet), and the Collaborative Enterprise Regional Information Exchange – Japan (CENTRIX-J) and Logistics Common Operating Picture applications. This position is located in Honolulu HI and other locations throughout Oahu. Requirements: • PMP Certification • Experience in leading a group of Software Developers/Engineers • Experience in Agile software development, especially Scrum • Experience in delivering software projects • DoD experience • Experience with JAVA preferred • Secret clearance or ability to obtain Secret clearance is Required THIS POSITION REQUIRES THE ABILITY TO OBTAIN A SECRET CLEARANCE, THEREFORE ONLY US CITIZENS CAN BE CONSIDERED Please send resume to lucy@military-civilian.com with job title and location in the subject line %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% 39. Mid-Level Java Developer - Hawaii The following position is in Hawaii supporting the United States Pacific Command (HQ USPACOM). All positions come with relocation packages and require SECRET Clearance. Mid-Level Java Developer Data Systems Analysts, Inc. is seeking a Mid-Level Java Developer. We are seeking an enterprising software developer with experience in Java-based applications. The developer will interact with and collaborate across a diverse project team of technical and non-technical personnel. Create and deploy new software modules and interfaces, configure and maintain software components in an Agile software development environment. Requirements: • Minimum 3 – 5 years of Java/J2EE Developer experience • Minimum 3 – 5 years’ experience, and in-depth understanding of the software development life cycle • Experience with Java Application Servers or Open Source Application Servers • Experienced in building multi-tiered applications • Experience with HTML5, XML, Javascript, Spring Framework and CSS • DoD SECRET clearance required Additional Qualifications: • 3 or more years with SQL, Apache Struts, Subversion experience • 3 or more years with Apache Tomcat experience • Experience with Oracle, MySQL and/or DB2 • Experience with Google Mapping Services, Google Maps and Google Earth • Experience with Windows Server 2003 and 2008 and Microsoft SQL 2005 and 2008 • Experience with IIS, Jboss, and WebLogic • Experience with Eclipse development tools or other IDE • Experience with collaborating and working on diverse project teams from geographically separated locations • BA or BS degree in CS, IT, Information Systems preferred -MCTS, Security+, or Network+ Certifications • Experience with logistics automation tools, GCSS-J and NRRE-BI • Experience with USAF or other DoD IT projects • Experience with Tera Data Storage • Experience with Model View Controller framework JavaServer Faces • Experience with design and developing 3-tier web applications • Experience with development tools ANT & Maven Skills: • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Ability to communicate technical issues to non-technical people • Highly motivated, detail oriented • Extremely organized • Ability to establish priorities and execute to achieve results • Self-starter • Ability to work independently and to respond quickly to change • Effectively communicate current activities • Strong Analytical and Problem Solving Skills • Troubleshoot, debug and test existing software components • Conduct user acceptance testing The ideal candidate would have familiarity with USAF or other DoD IT projects related to the logistics community. Estimated travel is 10-20%. THIS POSITION REQUIRES THE ABILITY TO OBTAIN A SECRET CLEARANCE, THEREFORE ONLY US CITIZENS CAN BE CONSIDERED Please send resume to lucy@military-civilian.com with job title and location in the subject line &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&& 40. Junior Java Developer - Hawaii The following position is in Hawaii supporting the United States Pacific Command (HQ USPACOM). All positions come with relocation packages and require SECRET Clearance. Junior Java Developer Data Systems Analysts, Inc. is seeking a Junior Java Developer. We are seeking an enterprising software developer with experience in Java-based applications. The developer will interact with and collaborate across a diverse project team of technical and non-technical personnel. Create and deploy new software modules and interfaces, configure and maintain software components in an Agile software development environment. Requirements: • Minimum 1 – 2 years of Java/J2EE Developer experience • Minimum 1 – 2 years’ experience, and in-depth understanding of the software development life cycle • Experience with Java Application Servers or Open Source Application Servers • Experienced in building multi-tiered applications • Experience with HTML5, XML, Javascript, Spring Framework and CSS • DoD SECRET clearance required Additional Qualifications: • 1 or more years with SQL, Apache Struts, Subversion experience • 1 or more years with Apache Tomcat experience • Experience with Oracle, MySQL and/or DB2 • Experience with Google Mapping Services, Google Maps and Google Earth • Experience with Windows Server 2003 and 2008 and Microsoft SQL 2005 and 2008 • Experience with IIS, Jboss, and WebLogic • Experience with Eclipse development tools or other IDE • Experience with collaborating and working on diverse project teams from geographically separated locations • BA or BS degree in CS, IT, Information Systems preferred -MCTS, Security+, or Network+ Certifications • Experience with logistics automation tools, GCSS-J and NRRE-BI • Experience with USAF or other DoD IT projects • Experience with Tera Data Storage • Experience with Model View Controller framework JavaServer Faces • Experience with design and developing 3-tier web applications • Experience with development tools ANT & Maven Skills: • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Ability to communicate technical issues to non-technical people • Highly motivated, detail oriented • Extremely organized • Ability to establish priorities and execute to achieve results • Self-starter • Ability to work independently and to respond quickly to change • Effectively communicate current activities • Strong Analytical and Problem Solving Skills • Troubleshoot, debug and test existing software components • Conduct user acceptance testing The ideal candidate would have familiarity with USAF or other DoD IT projects related to the logistics community. Estimated travel is 10-20%. THIS POSITION REQUIRES THE ABILITY TO OBTAIN A SECRET CLEARANCE, THEREFORE ONLY US CITIZENS CAN BE CONSIDERED Please send resume to lucy@military-civilian.com with job title and location in the subject line Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 41. Systems Engineer - Colorado Springs, CO (SR 117871) Secret (Interim to start). Technical Skills Required: Experience adhering to Systems Engineering Life Cycle processes. Experience tracking traceability of customer requirements to system requirements, specifications, interface control documents and other architecture artifacts. Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with the customer and other engineering disciplines in a dynamic engineering environment. Experience with Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio) to perform technical writing, editing, and document formatting. Experience with Rational’s Dynamic Object Oriented Requirements System (DOORS) and ClearQuest. Background Experience Required: ISC2 program or similar program experience. Position Responsibilities: Perform requirements analysis and development with reasonable supervision for Integrated Space Command & Control (ISC2) mission applications. The analysis will include verification of completeness/correctness, traceability to Government source documents, identification of verification methodology, requirements allocation to subsystems and components, and identification of impacts to ISC2 mission applications. Extract requirements from DOORS and integrate into a System Specification document. Produce additional ABD life cycle artifacts using MS Office suite of products such as: Technical Baseline Matrix (TBM), Version Content Notification, Version Description Document, Deployment Composite View, SITES Builds, Interface Control Documents (ICD), and Transition to Operations (TTO) Plan. The ability to work constructively with small teams of system engineers in collaboration with the ISC2 management and functional disciplines (e.g., software, hardware, information assurance, tech docs, integration and verification) is critical to success. DoDAF artifact generation. Desired Skills: Domain experience in air, missile, and/or space command and control applications. Experience with ISC2 SE Artifacts including Deployment Composite Views (DCV) and SITES Builds is very desirable. Experience with translating ABD to DoDAF 2.02. Education Required: Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 5 years of professional experience; or 3 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree. Considered career, or journey level. General Labor Category Information: Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. Salary Range: $65-$75 Resumes for this position will be accepted until: 7 Nov 2014 To Apply for this Position: Update your resume with as much of the wording from this announcement as possible. You must have the listed skills and experience in your resume to be selected for an interview. Put the SR number for this announcement in the Subject line. Send your resume to emtech@eandmtech.com Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 42. Systems Engineer - Colorado Springs, CO (SR TBD1) Secret (Interim to start). Technical Skills Required: Experience adhering to Systems Engineering Life Cycle processes. Experience tracking traceability of customer requirements to system requirements, specifications, interface control documents and other architecture artifacts. Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with the customer and other engineering disciplines in a dynamic engineering environment. Experience with Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio) to perform technical writing, editing, and document formatting. Experience with Rational’s Dynamic Object Oriented Requirements System (DOORS) and ClearQuest. Experience with translating ABD to DoDAF 2.02. Background Experience Required: ISC2 program or similar program experience. Strong customer intimacy skills. Position Responsibilities: Perform requirements analysis and development with minimal supervision for Integrated Space Command & Control (ISC2) mission applications. The analysis will include verification of completeness/correctness, traceability to Government source documents, identification of verification methodology, requirements allocation to subsystems and components, and identification of impacts to ISC2 mission applications. Extract requirements from DOORS and integrate into a System Specification document. Produce additional ABD life cycle artifacts using MS Office suite of products such as: Technical Baseline Matrix (TBM), Version Content Notification, Version Description Document, Deployment Composite View, SITES Builds, Interface Control Documents (ICD), and Transition to Operations (TTO) Plan. The ability to work constructively with small teams of system engineers in collaboration with the ISC2 management and functional disciplines (e.g., software, hardware, information assurance, tech docs, integration and verification) is critical to success. DoDAF artifact generation. Desired Skills: Domain experience in air, missile, and/or space command and control applications. Experience developing Basis of Estimates (BOE) for Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) efforts. Experience tracking engineering task completion using Earned Value (EV) principles, including accurate Estimates to Complete (ETC) for each task. Experience with ISC2 SE Artifacts including Deployment Composite Views (DCV) and SITES Builds is very desirable. Education Required: Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 9 years of professional experience; or 7 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree. Considered an emerging authority. General Labor Category Information: Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. Salary Range: $75-$85 Resumes for this position will be accepted until: 7 Nov 2014 To Apply for this Position: Update your resume with as much of the wording from this announcement as possible. You must have the listed skills and experience in your resume to be selected for an interview. Put the SR number for this announcement in the Subject line. Send your resume to emtech@eandmtech.com Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 43. Veterinarians - Afghanistan and Iraq Tracking Code: 2920-120 The Veterinarian is a member of a field veterinarian and veterinarian technician team responsible for the overall canine health of canines supporting the Department of State Explosive Detection Canine teams. Performance locations will be OCONUS in both Iraq and Afghanistan. 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 CHSi is recognized. Required Experience Minimum Position Requirements Shall possess or be able to obtain a minimum MRPT or SECRET level clearance. Shall have a degree from a 4-year program at an accredited college of veterinary medicine Shall be licensed as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M or V.M.D.) Shall have a minimum experience of two (2) years as a veterinarian in a private practice or the military Shall have knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo (this includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods) Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment. Experience in maintaining canine health records and canine international health certificates Shall have experience with a microchip program that scans, reads and tracks canines Shall be willing to live and work in conflict/combat areas or similar hazardous environments Position Duties Examine animals to detect nature of diseases or injuries. Treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medication, setting bones, dressing wounds, or performing surgery. Inoculate animals against various diseases such as rabies and distemper. Collect body tissue, feces, blood, urine, or other body fluids for examination and analysis. Operate diagnostic equipment such as radiographic and ultrasound equipment, and interpret the resulting images. Advise handlers regarding sanitary, feeding, and general care necessary to promote health of animals. Educate handlers/trainers about diseases that can be spread from animals to humans. Train and supervise workers who handle and care for animals. Euthanize animals at the direction of the COR. Establish and conduct quarantine and testing procedures that prevent the spread of diseases to other animals or to humans, and that comply with applicable government regulations. Conduct postmortem studies and analyses to determine the cause of animals’ deaths. Perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments and maintaining records. Inspect and test animals to detect the presence of communicable diseases. Research diseases to which animals could be susceptible. Inspect animal housing to determine cleanliness and adequacy. Determine the effects of drug therapies, antibiotics, or new surgical techniques by testing them on animals Work effectively independently, however be capable to give medical advice telephonically to a staff of Veterinarian Technicians that are operating at remote locations. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must have a valid, current U.S. Driver’s License Must have a current U.S. Passport. Must sign a CHS Foreign Service Agreement (FSA) and is bound to the terms and conditions of the FSA. Shall be proficient in the ability to speak, write and communicate in English. Work hours are based on a 72 hr. work week; typically six 12 hour days but other variations may apply. Requires a favorably adjudicated Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) investigation or Secret clearance conducted by the Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security. Shall Attend a Foreign Affairs Counter Terrorism training course prior to deployment to Iraq for work on the MSSI-Iraq contract. Training may include: Combat First Aid, Weapons Familiarization, Defensive Tactics/Driving, IED recognition, Surveillance Detection and Hostage Survival and Personnel Recovery. Shall demonstrate proficiency in the use of basic word processing programs and the CHSi Medical Management System software. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be confirmed by a dental and medical examination to be “medically and dentally fit” in accordance with CHSi requirements. Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. The climate is desert-like, hot, and prone to dust storms. If you have the right skill sets please apply please send resume to lucy@military-civilian.com with job title and location in the subject line Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 44. Veterinary Technicians - Afghanistan and Iraq Tracking Code: 2923-120 The Veterinarian Technician is a member of a field veterinarian and veterinarian technician team responsible for the overall canine health of canines supporting the Department of State Explosive Detection Canine teams. The technician will report to the Veterinarian. Performance locations will be OCONUS in both Iraq and Afghanistan. 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 CHSi is recognized. Required Skills Minimum Position Requirements Shall possess or be able to obtain a minimum SECRET level clearance. Shall have an Associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology or a current Veterinary Technician Certificate from an accredited university. Shall have a minimum experience of two (2) years in a private practice or the military. Shall have a minimum experience of two (2) years in working independently and decision-making in canine medical emergencies, combat-related injuries preferred. Shall have knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo (this includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods). Shall have a minimum experience of two (2) years in maintaining canine health records and canine international health certificates Shall have experience with a microchip program that scans, reads and tracks canines Shall be willing to live and work in conflict/combat areas or similar hazardous environments. Position Duties Examine animals to detect nature of diseases or injuries. Treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medical, setting bones, dressing wounds, or performing emergency/stabilizing surgery. Inoculate animals against various diseases such as rabies and distemper. Collect body tissue, feces, blood, urine, or other body fluids for examination and analysis. Operate diagnostic equipment such as radiographic and ultrasound equipment, and interpret the resulting images Advise handlers regarding sanitary, feeding, and general care necessary to promote health of animals. Educate handlers/trainers about diseases that can be spread from animals to humans. Train and supervise workers who handle and care for animals. Establish and conduct quarantine and testing procedures that prevent the spread of diseases to other animals or to humans, and that comply with applicable government regulations. Perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments and maintaining business records Inspect and test animals to detect the presence of communicable diseases. Plan and execute animal nutrition and reproduction programs. Inspect animal housing to determine cleanliness and adequacy Required Experience OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must have a valid, current U.S. Driver’s License Must have a current U.S. Passport. Must sign a CHS Foreign Service Agreement (FSA) and is bound to the terms and conditions of the FSA. Shall be proficient in the ability to speak, write and communicate in English. Work hours are based on a 72 hr. work week; typically six 12 hour days but other variations may apply. Requires a favorably adjudicated Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) investigation or Secret clearance conducted by the Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security. Shall Attend a Foreign Affairs Counter Terrorism training course prior to deployment to Iraq for work on the MSSI-Iraq contract. Training may include: Combat First Aid, Weapons Familiarization, Defensive Tactics/Driving, IED recognition, Surveillance Detection and Hostage Survival and Personnel Recovery. Shall demonstrate proficiency in the use of basic word processing programs and the CHSi Medical Management System software. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be confirmed by a dental and medical examination to be “medically and dentally fit” in accordance with CHSi requirements. Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. The climate is desert-like, hot, and prone to dust storms. If you have the right skill sets please apply please send resume to lucy@military-civilian.com with job title and location in the subject line Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 45. EF2-Transparency, Accountability and Oversight SME and EF3-Rule of Law and Governance Advisor - Afghanistan Department of Defense **This is a contingent position based on contract award and funding from the customer.** **This position will be based in Kabul, Afghanistan** SUMMARY International Security Assistance Force/Resolute Support Combined Joint Staff 7- Training and Exercises (ISAF/RS CJ7-TREX) serves as trainers and mentors to the military and civilian advisors who provide continuity, observations, and recommendation on Functionally Based Security Force Assistance (FBSFA) in order to enable the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) sustainability and to allow for the transition to Resolute Support mission; by training and mentoring incoming and current advisors on areas of strategic and tactical importance across the Combined Joint Operations Area – Afghanistan (CJOA-A). ISAF/RS CJ7-TREX will be a flexible organization of Subject Matter Experts (SME) that mentor and advise Resolute Support (RS) advisors and aid in the development and in the execution of RS advisor’s RSO&I (Receiving, Staging, Onward Movement, and Integration) mission. ISAF/RS CJ7-TREX advisors will provide mentorship to RS advisors from pre-deployment training to RSO&I throughout their deployment. Advisor shall attend all EF2 working groups and meetings to represent the ISAF/RS CJ7-TREX to gather information on the current issues and concerns. Produce a weekly EF2 report to the COR. Advisor shall attend all EF3 working groups and meetings to represent the ISAF/RS CJ7-TREX to gather information on the current issues and concerns. Produce a weekly EF3 report to the COR. Job Description: Maintain awareness of the Resolute Support mission to assist implementing anti- corruption efforts and maintains an awareness of the Rule of Law (RoL) and Governance issues in promoting civilian governance of the Afghan Security Institutions. Duties and Responsibilities: • Monitor issues relating to anti-corruption and law enforcement activities. - Provides advice and support to advisors working with the MoD to establish effective and transparent criminal and disciplinary systems to enable ASI/ANSF operations in compliance with the RoL. • Monitor extra-judicial killings and gross violations of human rights. • Monitor national and provincial legal systems, specifically economic measures such as trade, border control, counter narcotics programs, uses of force and the application of the law of armed conflict. • Monitor the development of host nation judiciary capability and capacity, and effective integration of law enforcement elements into all levels of host nation legal system. • Mentors and advises ISAF/RS advisors. Aids in the development and in the execution of ISAF/RS advisor RSO&I and provides mentorship to advisors throughout their deployment. • Attend all EF2 working groups and meetings to represent the ISAF/RS CJ7- TREX to gather information on the current issues and concerns. • Produce a weekly EF2 report. • Attend all EF3 working groups and meetings to represent the ISAF/RS CJ7- TREX to gather information on the current issues and concerns. • Produce a weekly EF3 report. • Participate in RS Rule of Law information exchanges and provide an after action report from the meeting. Minimum Qualifications: • Shall be an attorney with at least10 years of national agency, military, or legal practice experience demonstrating expertise in legal aspects of national security and intelligence issues with a firm understanding of international law, operational law, media, and military joint strategy and operations and an understanding of the GIRoA legal system and the ANA military justice system. • Possess expert knowledge of how quality of governance and instantiation of democratic institutions can be evaluated. • Shall have at least six months of experience within the last 4 years serving or working with ISAF. • Shall be TS/SCI eligible • Category: Professional Services • Department: Department of Defense • Shift: To be determined • Location: Kabul, Afghanistan • Job Type: Contract • Education: Masters • Duration: 1 year with 2 year option • Salary: To be determined • Travel: Kabul, Afghanistan • Close Date: November 3, 2014 If you meet all of the minimum qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, please forward your resume to the following for consideration: resume@creativecorrections.com Monica Cox Creative Corrections (202) 644-8210 Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 46. Knowledge Manager - Afghanistan Department of Defense **This is a contingent position based on contract award and funding from the customer.** **This position will be based in Kabul, Afghanistan** SUMMARY International Security Assistance Force/Resolute Support Combined Joint Staff 7- Training and Exercises (ISAF/RS CJ7-TREX) serves as trainers and mentors to the military and civilian advisors who provide continuity, observations, and recommendation on Functionally Based Security Force Assistance (FBSFA) in order to enable the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) sustainability and to allow for the transition to Resolute Support mission; by training and mentoring incoming and current advisors on areas of strategic and tactical importance across the Combined Joint Operations Area – Afghanistan (CJOA-A). ISAF/RS CJ7-TREX will be a flexible organization of Subject Matter Experts (SME) that mentor and advise Resolute Support (RS) advisors and aid in the development and in the execution of RS advisor’s RSO&I (Receiving, Staging, Onward Movement, and Integration) mission. ISAF/RS CJ7-TREX advisors will provide mentorship to RS advisors from pre-deployment training to RSO&I throughout their deployment. The manager shall maintain the ISAF/RS CJ7-TREX Portal on the ISAF-Secret network and assist the ANET development team with Portal issues. Duties and Responsibilities: • The Knowledge Manager (KM) shall design, plan, implement, and maintain a systemic architecture to facilitate the discovery, organizing, processing, and dissemination of Security Force Assistance-related knowledge. • Responsible for the design, implementation, and support of project information technology (IT), communications architecture, information management (IM), and web-based networks; management of support contracts; organization and presentation of ISAF/RS CJ7-TREX and program management information technology and communications data requirements; interface with supported military communications staff functions; direct IT/IM support to other all ISAF/RS CJ7-TREX personnel and locations. • Establish and maintain KM tools that facilitate rapid and effective collaboration and sharing of knowledge between ISAF/RS HQs and Train, Advise, and Assist Command teams. • Coordinate with other ISAF/RS CJ7-TREX SMEs to integrate and disseminate relevant and appropriate knowledge content to the force. • Maintain the ISAF/RS CJ7-TREX Portal on ISAF-Secret network. - Assist the ANET development team with Portal issues. Minimum Qualifications: • Shall have experience equivalent to a Field Grade Officer or Senior Non-commissioned Officer in the KM field, and have previously deployed and maintained a technology-based KM program in a military or other governmental agency environment. • Shall be thoroughly familiar with current KM methodologies, technologies, capabilities, and potentials. • Experience in web design and webmaster functions is required. • Shall possess a sufficient technical background and skills (software-hardware) to construct, deploy, and maintain KM networks via web and other dissemination/sharing platforms or media. • Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) certification a plus; requires MS Office and SharePoint proficiency, prior management of enterprise communications architecture, and systems administration experience. • Shall have extensive experience working on classified networks and interfacing with Joint military and governmental interagency in deployed environments. Category: Professional Services Department: Department of Defense Shift: To be determined Location: Kabul, Afghanistan Job Type: Contract Education: Duration: 1 year with 2 year option Salary: To be determined Travel: Kabul, Afghanistan Close Date: November 3, 2014 If you meet all of the minimum qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, please forward your resume to the following for consideration: resume@creativecorrections.com Monica Cox Creative Corrections (202) 644-8210 Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 47. Insider Threat Advisor/EF7: Senior Intelligence Advisor - Afghanistan Department of Defense **This is a contingent position based on contract award and funding from the customer.** **This position will be based in Kabul, Afghanistan** SUMMARY International Security Assistance Force/Resolute Support Combined Joint Staff 7- Training and Exercises (ISAF/RS CJ7-TREX) serves as trainers and mentors to the military and civilian advisors who provide continuity, observations, and recommendation on Functionally Based Security Force Assistance (FBSFA) in order to enable the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) sustainability and to allow for the transition to Resolute Support mission; by training and mentoring incoming and current advisors on areas of strategic and tactical importance across the Combined Joint Operations Area – Afghanistan (CJOA-A). ISAF/RS CJ7-TREX will be a flexible organization of Subject Matter Experts (SME) that mentor and advise Resolute Support (RS) advisors and aid in the development and in the execution of RS advisor’s RSO&I (Receiving, Staging, Onward Movement, and Integration) mission. ISAF/RS CJ7-TREX advisors will provide mentorship to RS advisors from pre-deployment training to RSO&I throughout their deployment. Develop and lead the execution of the overall Insider Threat program and strategy across the CJOA-A. Will develop education and training materials in support of the counter Insider Threat mission and will engage internal and external stakeholders on a continuing basis as the lead advocate for the Insider Threat program. Maintain awareness of the development of sufficient intelligence capabilities and processes within the ANSF. The Advisor shall attend all EF7 working groups and meetings to represent the ISAF/RS CJ7-TREX to gather information on the current issues and concerns. Produce a weekly EF7 report to the COR. Provide ISAF/RS CJ7-TREX members with a daily intelligence update focusing on current and future operational areas for the ISAF/RS CJ7-TREX. Provide monthly vehicle movement security briefing for ISAF/RS CJ7-TREX HQ contract personnel. Duties and Responsibilities: • Develop and lead the execution of the overall Insider Threat program and strategy across the CJOA-A. • Develop education and training materials in support of the counter Insider Threat mission and will engage internal and external stakeholders on a continuing basis as the lead advocate for the Insider Threat program. • Maintain awareness of the development of sufficient intelligence capabilities and processes within the ANSF. • Identify emerging trends and patterns, risk assessment, and threat mitigation from a counter Insider Threat perspective and provide reporting to the ISAF/RS CJ7- TREX leadership team. • Provide recommendations to the leadership team/decision makers on methodologies, results and conclusions from applied operations research. • Provides advice on counterintelligence strategies for review by the leadership team to apply across the enterprise. • Shall interface with other Insider Threat organizations to present a holistic view to senior leadership. • Conduct presentations and courses that demonstrate strong, recognizable expertise in Insider Threat detection and enable recipients to recognize, understand, and mitigate Insider Threats. • Participate in the development, delivery, and updating awareness education content in support of various training. • Maintain and update the Insider Threat Handbook, Programs of Instruction for levels 1, 2, 3, and 4, and Quick Reaction Live/Dry Fire Drills. • Mentors and advises RS advisors. Aids in the development and in the execution of RS advisor RSO&I and provides mentorship to advisors throughout their deployment. • Responsible for the day-to-day intelligence advice required by the ISAF/RS CJ7- TREX • Attend all EF7 working groups and meetings to represent the ISAF/RS CJ7-TREX to gather information on the current issues and concerns. • Produce a weekly EF7 report. • Provide ISAF/RS CJ7-TREX members with a daily intelligence update focusing on current and future operational areas for the ISAF/RS CJ7-TREX. • Provide monthly vehicle movement security briefing for ISAF/RS CJ7-TREX HQ contract personnel. Minimum Qualifications: • Extensive knowledge about Insider Threats and methods of detection. • Degree in applicable studies or equivalent experience in the field. • Government Counter Intelligence leadership skills • Prior experience in intelligence analysis and production; experience in integrating national to tactical collection platforms into dynamic operations at multiple echelons; experience using current targeting methodologies associated with counterterrorism operations. • Experience in mentoring, advising and assisting US and Coalition Forces. • Possess an MS in intelligence or COIN-related field (e.g., intelligence studies, security studies, conflict studies, international relations, operations research) or a related BS combined with formal professional intelligence training. • Shall have at least six months of experience within the last 4 years serving or working with ISAF. • TS/SCI eligible. • Category: Professional Services • Department: Department of Defense • Shift: To be determined • Location: Kabul, Afghanistan • Job Type: Contract • Education: Masters • Duration: 1 year with 2 year option • Salary: To be determined • Travel: Kabul, Afghanistan • Close Date: November 3, 2014 If you meet all of the minimum qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, please forward your resume to the following for consideration: resume@creativecorrections.com Monica Cox Creative Corrections (202) 644-8210 Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 48. Operations Advisor/EF4-Force Generation SME - Afghanistan Department of Defense **This is a contingent position based on contract award and funding from the customer.** **This position will be based in Kabul, Afghanistan** SUMMARY International Security Assistance Force/Resolute Support Combined Joint Staff 7- Training and Exercises (ISAF/RS CJ7-TREX) serves as trainers and mentors to the military and civilian advisors who provide continuity, observations, and recommendation on Functionally Based Security Force Assistance (FBSFA) in order to enable the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) sustainability and to allow for the transition to Resolute Support mission; by training and mentoring incoming and current advisors on areas of strategic and tactical importance across the Combined Joint Operations Area – Afghanistan (CJOA-A). ISAF/RS CJ7-TREX will be a flexible organization of Subject Matter Experts (SME) that mentor and advise Resolute Support (RS) advisors and aid in the development and in the execution of RS advisor’s RSO&I (Receiving, Staging, Onward Movement, and Integration) mission. ISAF/RS CJ7-TREX advisors will provide mentorship to RS advisors from pre-deployment training to RSO&I throughout their deployment. The Operations Advisor shall be responsible for the day-to-day planning, coordination, execution and tracking of all ISAF/RS CJ7-TREX operations, to include ISAF/RS CJ7-TREX training, deployments and movement. Maintain awareness on policy development, programs, personnel management systems within the MoD and MoI that enable development, professionalization, civilianization, and sustainment of the ANA and ANP. Advisor shall attend all EF4 working groups and meetings to represent the ISAF/RS CJ7-TREX to gather information on the current issues and concerns. Produce a weekly EF4 report to the COR. Job Description: Day-to-day planning, coordination, execution and tracking of all ISAF/RS CJ7-TREX operations, to include ISAF/RS CJ7-TREX training, deployments and movement. Maintain awareness on policy development, programs, personnel management systems within the MoD and MoI that enable development, professionalization, civilianization, and sustainment of the ANA and ANP. Duties and Responsibilities: • Synchronize the movement of ISAF/RS CJ7-TREX Advisor training personnel across the theater. • Perform operational and course of action (COA) analysis as required. • Mentors and advises RS advisors. Aids in the development and in the execution of RS advisor RSO&I and provides mentorship to advisors throughout their deployment. • Produce a weekly report detailing current and future operations. • Produce and distribute a weekly fragmentary order (FRAGO) detailing mission priorities of the ISAF/RS CJ7-TREX Director to the HQ and regional ISAF/RS CJ7-TREXs. • Attend all EF4 working groups and meetings to represent the ISAF/RS CJ7-TREX to gather information on the current issues and concerns. • Produce a weekly EF4 report. Minimum Qualifications: • Shall possess experience equivalent to that of a field grade military officer or senior NCO who has served in a brigade/squadron-level Operations Officer capacity. • Possess a MA or MS in an Operations or SFA-related field (e.g. security studies, conflict studies, international relations, management, administration, operations research, terrorism studies) or a related BA or BS combined with formal professional intelligence training. • Shall have extensive experience working in joint military and governmental interagency and deployed environments, and working and supervising personnel in austere and remote conditions. • Shall have at least six months of experience within the last 4 years serving or working with ISAF. • Category: Professional Services • Department: Department of Defense • Shift: To be determined • Location: Kabul, Afghanistan • Job Type: Contract • Education: MA/MS • Duration: 1 year with 2 year option • Salary: To be determined • Travel: Kabul, Afghanistan • Close Date: November 3, 2014 If you meet all of the minimum qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, please forward your resume to the following for consideration: resume@creativecorrections.com Monica Cox Creative Corrections (202) 644-8210 Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 49. Social Network Analyst - Afghanistan Department of Defense **This is a contingent position based on contract award and funding from the customer.** **This position will be based in Kabul, Afghanistan** SUMMARY International Security Assistance Force/Resolute Support Combined Joint Staff 7- Training and Exercises (ISAF/RS CJ7-TREX) serves as trainers and mentors to the military and civilian advisors who provide continuity, observations, and recommendation on Functionally Based Security Force Assistance (FBSFA) in order to enable the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) sustainability and to allow for the transition to Resolute Support mission; by training and mentoring incoming and current advisors on areas of strategic and tactical importance across the Combined Joint Operations Area – Afghanistan (CJOA-A). ISAF/RS CJ7-TREX will be a flexible organization of Subject Matter Experts (SME) that mentor and advise Resolute Support (RS) advisors and aid in the development and in the execution of RS advisor’s RSO&I (Receiving, Staging, Onward Movement, and Integration) mission. ISAF/RS CJ7-TREX advisors will provide mentorship to RS advisors from pre-deployment training to RSO&I throughout their deployment. Perform social network analysis to improve on and maintain the ISAF/RS CJ7-TREX’s interactive network of ISAF personnel advising the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GIRoA). Duties and Responsibilities: • Perform content analysis on ISAF/RS CJ7-TREX reports. • Develop metrics to measure trends, and quantify the ISAF/RS CJ7-TREX’s performance using its existing reports with the eventual goal of construct an overarching report. • Identify trends and patterns in disparate data. Use various databases to develop a coherent picture of the coalition advisor network and progress of GIRoA towards self-sufficiency. • Provide data to update and manage the interactive database for the advisor network and update GIRoA government processes and offices. • The ISAF/RS CJ7-TREX has its own web developer and the analyst will provide him content to put on the ANET. Minimum Qualifications: • Have working knowledge of a social network analysis program (SNA). Experience in Palantir and Gephi • Experience in quantitative analysis • Experience in content analysis • Experienced in Excel. Some VBA or .NET experience is preferred - Statistical Packet for the Social Sciences (SPSS) experience • A U.S. secret clearance is required. • Category: Professional Services • Department: Department of Defense • Shift: To be determined • Location: Kabul, Afghanistan • Job Type: Contract • Education: • Duration: 1 year with 2 year option • Salary: To be determined • Travel: Kabul, Afghanistan • Close Date: November 3, 2014 If you meet all of the minimum qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, please forward your resume to the following for consideration: resume@creativecorrections.com Monica Cox Creative Corrections (202) 644-8210 Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 50. Senior Security Force Assistance Advisor /EF6-Campaign Operations SME - Afghanistan Department of Defense **This is a contingent position based on contract award and funding from the customer.** **This position will be based in Kabul, Afghanistan** SUMMARY International Security Assistance Force/Resolute Support Combined Joint Staff 7- Training and Exercises (ISAF/RS CJ7-TREX) serves as trainers and mentors to the military and civilian advisors who provide continuity, observations, and recommendation on Functionally Based Security Force Assistance (FBSFA) in order to enable the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) sustainability and to allow for the transition to Resolute Support mission; by training and mentoring incoming and current advisors on areas of strategic and tactical importance across the Combined Joint Operations Area – Afghanistan (CJOA-A). ISAF/RS CJ7-TREX will be a flexible organization of Subject Matter Experts (SME) that mentor and advise Resolute Support (RS) advisors and aid in the development and in the execution of RS advisor’s RSO&I (Receiving, Staging, Onward Movement, and Integration) mission. ISAF/RS CJ7-TREX advisors will provide mentorship to RS advisors from pre-deployment training to RSO&I throughout their deployment. The Senior Security Force Assistance Training (SFAT) Advisor (HQ) shall provide high-level analysis and advice to the ISAF/RS CJ7-TREX Director, and as directed to other ISAF/RS CJ7-TREX/ISAF elements. Maintain awareness of the development of strategic and operational planning documents within the MoD and MoI. The advisor shall attend all EF6 working groups and meetings to represent the ISAF/RS CJ7-TREX to gather information on the current issues and concerns. Produce a weekly EF6 report to the COR. Category: Professional Services Department: Department of Defense Shift: To be determined Location: Kabul, Afghanistan Job Type: Contract Education: MA/MS Duration: 1 year with 2 year option Salary: To be determined Travel: Kabul, Afghanistan Job Description: Provide high-level analysis and advice to the ISAF/RS CJ7-TREX Director, and as directed to other ISAF/RS CJ7-TREX/ISAF elements. Maintain awareness of the development of strategic and operational planning documents within the MoD and MoI. Duties and Responsibilites: • Interface with ISAF/RS CJ7-TREX HQ staff and supported ISAF operational elements to enhance ISAF/RS CJ7-TREX relative effectiveness in identifying and promulgating SFA advisor best practices. • Assist the ISAF/RS CJ7-TREX in reviewing the performance and effectiveness of TAAC training activities. • Mentors and advises RS advisors. Aids in the development and in the execution of RS advisor RSO&I and provides mentorship to advisors throughout their deployment. • Attend all EF6 working groups and meetings to represent the ISAF/RS CJ7-TREX to gather information on the current issues and concerns. • Produce a weekly EF6 report. Minimum Qualifications: • Shall have an MA or MS or better in a strategic analysis, SFA or COIN-related field (e.g. security studies, conflict studies, international relations, management, operations research). • Shall have 10 years of operational experience in SFA/COIN-related fields and SFA/COIN campaigns. • Shall have extensive experience working in joint military and governmental interagency and deployed environments, and working and supervising personnel in austere and remote conditions. • Shall have experience as a strategic planner or policy analyst. • Shall have at least six months of SFA experience within the last 4 years serving or working with ISAF. • Graduate of the School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS) highly desired. • TS/SCI Clearance required • Category: Professional Services • Department: Department of Defense • Shift: To be determined • Location: Kabul, Afghanistan • Job Type: Contract • Education: MA/MS • Duration: 1 year with 2 year option • Salary: To be determined • Travel: Kabul, Afghanistan • Close Date: November 3, 2014 If you meet all of the minimum qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, please forward your resume to the following for consideration: resume@creativecorrections.com Monica Cox Creative Corrections (202) 644-8210 Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx