Friday, February 28, 2014

Intern - Intermountain Health Care - Due Mar 6

HEALTH CARE INTERN

Job Description
Intermountain Healthcare’s Urban South Region encompasses all of Utah County and includes three hospitals, several health centers and multiple physician clinics. Approximately 4,200 employees work daily to meet the healthcare needs of patients from within the region as well as those referred in from surrounding rural areas of the state.

The three hospitals in the region provide patients with excellent care in the healthcare setting of their choice. Utah Valley Regional Medical Center, located in Provo, is the largest hospital south of Salt Lake City and serves as a referral center for all of central Utah. It is a designated Level II Trauma Center and also features state-of-the-art cardiovascular, cancer, surgical and women’s and newborn services. American Fork Hospital, is a thriving community hospital that offers cancer, surgical and women’s and newborn services. Orem Community Hospital is the smallest facility with an outstanding birthing center and same-day surgery capabilities.
Intermountain Healthcare is a nationally recognized healthcare system of nonprofit hospitals and clinics that provides medical care to residents of the Intermountain West. Intermountain Healthcare has been repeatedly recognized as one of the top integrated healthcare delivery systems in the country.
The 10-12 week internship will begin in late May to early June, 2014.   The Hospital Administration Summer Internship augments classroom learning and prepares future healthcare leaders for opportunities upon graduation.

The incumbent will work directly with members of the leadership team on a variety of short-term strategic and operational improvement projects.  In addition, he/she will partner with an executive mentor, attend leadership meetings and participate in development workshops.

The internship provides a useful introduction to Hospital Administration's accountability to both, its patients and their families, its employees, as well as the surrounding community.
1.  Spends time with regional and facility leaders, department directors and managers in order to understand their business environment and existing critical issues. Assists them with projects as needed.
2.  Regularly attends Executive/Administrative Council Meetings and attends Governing Board Meeting, Medical Executive Meeting, and Physician Committee Meeting as appropriate.
3.  Selects and implements at least one project that allows for individual initiative and learning and is approved by the supervising Operations Officer.
4.  Assists with general administrative duties as they arise and other job related duties.
5.  Exhibits behaviors consistent with the INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTHCARE Mission, Vision, and Values.
Full time, 40 hours a week, Exempt temporary position.  Not a benefit eligible position.

Minimum Requirements
•     Bachelor's Degree.  Intermountain verifies both degree attainment and educational institution accreditation following an offer of employment.
•     Must have completed one year of a post-graduate degree program (preferably in Business or Health Services Administration).
•     Must demonstrate leadership ability and skills in critical thinking, strategic planning, analysis and systems thinking.
•     Must be proficient with business computer applications (i.e Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Access).
•     Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications
•     Preference given to students who are in the middle of their first and second year of their Master's program.
Salary
Pay is $19.02/hour

How to apply:
Send resume and cover letter to Tanya Harmon at tharmon@byu.edu

Deadline to apply: 
Thursday, March 6th

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Internships - State of Utah - Due Mar 21

Internship Opportunities
State of Utah
Housing and Community Development Division
Salt Lake City, Utah

Intern #1 - a student with coursework in city planning and public administration
Focus for internship - the intern will help the Utah Housing and Community Development Division staff to update the database of local affordable housing plans and the RDA housing set-aside database, provide technical assistance to local planners to meet reporting requirements and update their plans, and work with local officials interested in affordable housing development.

Intern #2 - a student with coursework in local government public finance, accounting, or nonprofit financial operations 
Focus for internship - the intern will help the Utah Housing and Community Development Division staff in conducting a review of financial systems for HCDD funding recipients, their policies, and procedures to assure compliance with state and federal contract requirements.  Support HCDD’s auditing and compliance monitoring efforts.  

Intern #3 - a student with coursework in city planning and public administration 
Focus of internship - the intern will work with Utah Housing and Community Development Division staff to assist rural associations of government and local officials in planning for growth, assessing impacts from economic development, prioritizing local needs, establishing funding priorities, and coordinating planning efforts across municipal and state jurisdictions.   

Intern #4 - a student with coursework in public administration and program management
Focus of internship - the intern will work with the Utah Housing and Community Development Division staff to administer the Community Impact Fund (CIB) and support the CIB board including data compilation, fund analysis, legislative reporting, preparation of presentations, assistance to applicant communities, and application reviews. 


Interns are paid at $14 per hour and full-time through the summer beginning April 28, 2014 plus UTA passes.  The location is the Utah Housing and Community Development Division at 1385 South State Street in Salt Lake City.  HCDD may be interested in continuing the internships part-time into the 2014-15 academic year (working with each intern to accommodate their academic schedule).

Interns should have proficiency in EXCEL and the ability to learn and utilize other database programs. 

Please submit your resume to Michael Glenn at mikeglenn@utah.gov or call 801-468-0097 for further information.  Resumes are due at 4:30 PM on Friday, March 21, 2014Students should specify the internship for which they are applying.


FBI - SLC, UT - Due Mar 3


From Jasen Orme:
Please follow the link below to see a listing of three new postings for professional staff positions in SLC with the FBI.  These are very good positions.  Feel free to have serious canidates contact me with questions.

jasen.orme@gmail.com


Thursday, February 20, 2014

Research Analyst/Copy Editor - Primary Intelligence - Draper, Utah

Research Analyst/Copy Editor
They are specifically seeking a BYU MPA student.
http://www.primary-intel.com/solutions/win-loss-analysis
Job description
As Primary Intelligence continues to grow as the market leader in providing win loss analysis and customer experience solutions, the company is seeking experienced analysts/editors to add to our analysis and editing team.
As an Analyst/Copy Editor your primary responsibility will be editing verbatim transcriptions of telephone interviews with our clients’ buyers and analyzing those same interviews to write concise summaries of the intelligence identified during the interview. You will need to be an experienced and talented editor.
Successful candidates will be able to function well in a fast-paced, team environment and be passionate about the quality and accuracy of their work.
Key Responsibilities:
Analyzing and writing executive summaries of win loss analysis and customer experience interviews
Editing transcriptions of telephone interviews to correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, style and syntax
Following standardized editorial workflows
Ability to prioritize to meet deadlines and perform well under deadline pressures
Able to work on shifting schedules based on workload and extending hours as required

Location:
Local and remote/home office candidates accepted
Remote candidates must have excellent home office environment
Desired Skills and Experience
BS/BA in English, journalism, linguistics, or related field preferred
Strong knowledge of grammar, style and a demonstrated ability to polish copy
Experience with quantitative and qualitative market research is a plus
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Must have excellent computer skills, including strong background with word processing, spreadsheets and presentation applications
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
Competitive salary based on skills/experience + potential monthly bonus opportunity
Competitive company benefits including paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental and 401k plan.
If you feel your background and skills are a good match for this position and you would like to be a part of a fast growing, small company please apply today. Send your resume and a cover letter outlining your business writing and editing experience and why this job interests you. Send to npfeuffer@primary-intel.com.

About this company

Primary Intelligence specializes in win loss analysis, customer experience analysis, and competitive intelligence, conducting thousands of interviews with buyers every year. Our solutions enable hundreds of clients across more than 30 industries to understand the root causes of lost sales opportunities and customers, and identify the best practices required to improve their competitive advantage and customer retention. We pair our personalized consulting services with our unique role-based software tools to enable leaders in product marketing, product management, sales, and competitive intelligence to listen to their buyers, analyze the data, interpret the results, and guide them to take appropriate, timely action. For more information about Primary Intelligence, visit www.primary-intel.com, call 800-400-2174, or email us at info@primary-intel.com.

Internship - Sunshine Heroes Foundation


Intern job description:
Sunshine Heroes Foundation is seeking part-time interns to work on a number of development projects.  There will be opportunities to move into a full-time job as Director of Development.

Desired skills include professionalism, ambition, self-starter, creative, knowledge of non-profit sector, and excellent writing ability, graphic design and multimedia skills a plus.

Projects: 
     Develop New Media Kit
     Annual Report
     Donor contact products: Once-a-year mailer updates, New donor packets, Thank you letters, Tax receipts & inserts, Newsletter content
     Donor recognition strategies (both at conventions/events and throughout the year)
     Blog posts
     Project research (finding causes that fit our health criteria)
     NSP mission alignment with founding sponsor
     E-commerce products
     Convention pitch/campaign
     Credit card expirations: keeping up-to-date on this
     Gift Works ins & outs 

Please email resume to: jobs@herowithin.org



Travis Hansen ChairmanSunshine Heroes Foundation
Phone: 801.377.1423

Sr. HR Analyst & HR Analyst - San Antonio, TX

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/sanantoniotx/default.cfm?&promotionaljobs=0&transfer=0

They specifically want BYU students! Fantastic opportunities for you! Joel Jenks is the executive recruiter and can be reached at 210-207-5173 or joel.jenks@sanantonio.gov

Internship Public Finance - KNN (owned by Zion's Bank) - Oakland, CA

https://zionsbancorp.taleo.net/careersection/zfnbexternal/jobdetail.ftl?job=016176

PT Internship - Utah Lake Comission - DUE THIS FRIDAY, FEB 21

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1incyQuPeZW08C5bZBxgdlCXvSIsSBW2lbz-tFGG-2qE/viewform

Description
Essential Duties: This position requires application of extensive knowledge of complex functions in support of the duties and responsibilities of the Executive Director of the Utah Lake Commission. The individual selected for this position will gain significant experience in the following responsibilities:
  •          Assist with general office duties.
  •          Assistance in coordinating and leading volunteer events, and helping with community outreach and education efforts.
  •          Assists the Director in planning of Governing Board and Executive Committee meetings.
  •          Assistance with creating, implementing and coordinating projects.
  •          Assist in applying for and tracking grants for lake projects.
  •          Helps plan, formulate, and recommend basic policies and programs under guidelines established by the Commission .
  •          Assist the Governing Board and Director in developing plans and objectives as well as strategies for implementing the Commission's Strategic Plan.
  •          Provide necessary liaison support to committees and stakeholders as needed
  •          Implements the communications plan of the Commission by updating website and social media, provides content and support for newsletter, periodic new releases, and events.
  •          Coordinates communications and supports Commission membership.  May attend meetings and events of organizations that support mutual Utah Lake interests.
  •          Monitors and researches ongoing legislation and grant opportunities while compiling information and figures for special reports.
  •          Duties may include light physical effort such as lifting, bending, stooping and walking and prolonged sitting at a desk or computer terminal; manage numerous tasks and assignments at a time with frequent interruptions; run errands; and perform other related duties as required.
  •          Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
  •          College student seeking a degree in any of the following fields:  sciences, planning, public policy, public administration, or recreation management.
  •          Interested in environmental education, conservation, and related fields.
  •          Love working and being outdoors.
  •          Articulate and an excellent writer.
  •          Computer proficient in Word, Excel, and email.

Requirements:
         US citizenship or lawful permanent residency.
         A valid driver’s license. 
         Ability to perform strenuous outdoor work. 
         Ability to work up to 20 hours per week for a minimum of one year.  More hours may be available during the summer.
Preferences: Preference given to applicants with experience and knowledge of the complex functions of Utah Lake, the Utah Lake Master Plan, and the Utah Lake Commission, and who has a sincere desire to work in a related field.
Benefits: Opportunity for real-world experience close to school and to develop job skills in various fields including environmental education, recreation management, conservation, planning, and public policy.  Regular interaction with local, state and federal officials. 
Wage: $12.00 to $14.00/hour. This is an hourly position, without benefits.
Weekly Schedule: Approximately 20 hours per week.  Schedule will be somewhat flexible.
Screening: Based on meeting the minimum requirements and job ­related experience, skills, knowledge, and education. A criminal background check will be conducted on this position.
To apply:
Send additional information, including resume to rprice@utahlakecommission.org or: 
            Utah Lake Commission; Attn. Reed Price
51 South University Ave, Suite 109
Provo, UT 84601





Financial Analyst - Zions Bank Public Finance - SLC, UT


Financial Analyst – The Financial Analyst position is within the Municipal Consulting division of Zions Bank Public Finance. We consult cities, counties and other entities for studies for projects in economic development, fees and rates, redevelopment, feasibility studies, annexation/incorporation and many other areas.  The position requires strong analytical and quantitative skills, with a background in business, finance, economics or government.  Good technical writing skills are desired for municipal consulting report writing. Also, presentation, teamwork, and people skills are important for projects, presentation of reports and marketing efforts. The applicant must also have a working knowledge of G
IS.  Preference is given to applicants with high GPAs.

To apply, contact: 
Cecily Buell
Financial Analyst
ZIONS BANK PUBLIC FINANCE
Municipal Consulting Group

Zions Bank Building
One South Main Street, 18th Floor
Salt Lake City, Utah 84133-1109
d 801.844.8372 │ f 801.844.4484 | c 801.703.8452


UMEC Internship - SLC, Utah - Open Until Filled

 Utah Medical Education Council
Internship Opportunity

The Utah Medical Education Council (UMEC, www.utahmec.org) was created by the state legislature in 1997. Our mission is to promote healthcare workforce planning, production, and policy through assessment, innovation, and collaboration with stakeholders.
 
The UMEC is looking for an intern. The intern will primarily work on conducting data analysis and developing factsheets, and a workforce report based on the dental workforce survey data. Experience with MS Access, MS Excel, MS Power Point, MS Word and SPSS is required.

We prefer students that can use this project as part of the internship requirement for their program(s). Math, Statistics, Public Policy, Science & Technology, Public Administration, Public Health, Pre-Med areas preferred.

  • Time Commitment Required – a minimum of 20 hours per week, Monday through Thursday.
  • Pay - $11 to $15 per hour depending on the incumbent’s skills & qualifications.

To apply, please go to our website: https://ushejobs.silkroad.com/, select Job Openings, then select Search Current Openings.  Click Perform Search to see all openings.  Choose this position from the list. 
Please complete the profile and upload your resume. 


 

Monday, February 10, 2014

Internship - Arizona - Due

Summer Internship – Arizona Department of Administration
(Governor’s Regulatory Review Council (GRRC))
Agency Vision
ADOA – Serving State Government with Leadership, Pride and Innovation
Agency Mission
To provide effective and efficient support services to enable government
agencies, state employees and the public to achieve their goals.
EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY!

 Job Snapshot:

  • Assist GRRC Economist by researching economic impact and writing memorandums
  • Work closely with agency representatives in preparing materials for the Council
  • Analyze state agency rules for compliance with economic impact requirements
  • Present analysis and recommendations on agency rules to the Council

Requirements:

  • Strong academic standing
  • Superior oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to details
  • Graduate level coursework in public administration or economics

Work Schedule:

32 hours per week, including availability on Tuesday mornings for Council Meetings

Please send a current resume and letter of interest to susan.laurence@azdoa.gov.  Please visit Arizona – “Interns-In-Action” at www.hr.az.gov/intern.



BYU HR Internship - Provo, UT - Due Feb 21

GRADUATE STUDENT PAID INTERNSHIP
Employee Relations/Equal Opportunity Office
Human Resource Services

Job Summary

  • Great Location
  • One-year Commitment
  •  Preparation of EEO government reports
  • Research of employment case law and federal regulations
  • Development and support of training activities
  • Statistical analysis
  • Development of department online training
  • Assistance with New Employee and Promoting a Respectful Workplace Trainings
  • Special projects as requested
  • Full-time, 40 hrs/week, May through August 2014
  • Part-time, 20 hrs/week, September 2014 through April 2015
  • D-240 C, Abraham Smoot Building, Provo, UT

Application Deadline: Feb. 21 2014, 5:00 PM
Top 5 Reasons to Apply to this Internship:
1. Apply classroom skills to work setting
2. Work with great co-workers
3. Make a valuable impact to the department
4. Gain a full year of HR experience
5. Earn money (paid internship)

TO APPLY, SEND
COVER LETTER AND
RESUME TO: Christa Keele Cotterell
EMAIL: eo_asst@byu.edu
PHONE: 422-5233
ADDRESS: D-292 ASB

Sunday, February 9, 2014

A Safe Haven Internships - Chicago, IL


A SAFE HAVEN INTERNSHIPS/FELLOWSHIPS:  If you found yourself wishing you could get to know Brian and Neli Rowland better, or if you said, “I would love to do what they do,” then you will want to check out their fellowship and internship opportunities!  The Rowlands had a very special experience while they were here, and they are very hopeful to have a few MPA students from BYU work at ASH this summer.  

TRAVEL STIPEND OPPORTUNITY:  The Romney Institute will award a travel stipend for unpaid internships to selected students who are interning outside of our geographical area. (Not limited to ASH internships.)  So if you are heading east and your internship is unpaid, we’ll be opening up an application process for you to apply for a travel stipend.  (Note: there are certain requirements an applicant must meet in order to be eligible.  More information forthcoming.)

So if you want to go to Chicago this summer, the RIPM can help you make that possibility a reality.  

A SAFE HAVEN INTERNSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION:  


HR and Risk Mgmt - Veneta, OR - DUE Feb 20


Management Analyst
DUTIES:  The City of Veneta is accepting applications for Management Analyst. Under direction of the City Administrator, employee performs a variety of advanced professional administrative and management support duties involving the development, coordination, and evaluation of City policies and programs related to Human Resources, Risk Management, Communications and other areas of local government administration.  Responsible for the City's human resources administration and manages the City's benefit and insurance plans.  Oversees the City's risk management administration and provides leadership in developing, implementing and evaluating risk management activities. Serves as the City's Information Specialist and develops mediums for distributing information about City news and public events including printed materials and the City website.
QUALIFICATIONS:  The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field and six months to one year of progressively responsible related experience.  Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job will be considered. Master's Degree in a related field is strongly desirable.
Full-time position. Salary range $40,296-$58,476 DOQ plus benefits.
TO APPLY:  Send  city application, resume and supplemental questionnaire to Human Resources, City of Veneta, PO BOX 458; Veneta, OR 97487.
CLOSING DATE:  5:00 p.m. February 20, 2013.
Application material also available at City Hall, 88184 8th St., Veneta. 
The City of Veneta is an equal opportunity employer. 
Management Analyst Job Description click here
Veneta Employment Application click here
Management Analyst Suplemental Questionaire click here

Intermountain Health Care - SLC, UT


Project Consultant - Shared Accountability

Job Number 148087

Description
This is a new position in the Shared Accountability Department and will be assigned 50% to 75% to SelectHealth to manage the project planning for the deployment of new payment models. As a member of the Shared Accountability team, this individual will work as a member of the team guiding the development and implementation of Intermountain’s Shared Accountability strategy.

Job Essentials:

Function as a Project Manager / Project Consultant for the initiative. This will include working with teams across the system that are working on Shared Accountability to review / validate / or help create project work plans.

Manage the project work plan – ensuring that key milestones are identified, resource requirements are identified, gaps are addressed, and that the project plan tracking is current and accurate.

Participate as a member of the Shared Accountability team. Beyond the specific tasks associated with Project Management, this individual may be asked to help support the project in other ways. This may include participating in the communications plan, conducting analysis, or other activities helpful to the initiative.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree obtained through an accredited institution; Education is verified

Four years of project related work experience

Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated data analysis skills

Demonstrated advanced knowledge and experience with computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications

Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and problems solving skills

Physical Requirements

Hearing/Listening, Manual Dexterity, Sitting, Speaking

Preferred Qualifications

Project Management experience

Working knowledge of healthcare reform

Proven experience in implementing complex changes across a large organization

Please Note 
All positions subject to close without notice
A ll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Additional Details

Job Type: Full Time
Location: Salt Lake City, UT, US

Research Assistant (1st year) - SLC, UT - Due Mar 10

Research Assistant
Utah Legislature
Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel
Deadline for Applications: March 10, 2014 


The Utah Legislature's Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel is recruiting for the position of Research Assistant. This position will be full time during summer 2014, with the possibility of a flexible part time schedule during the 2014-2015 school year. The office provides non-partisan staff support to the Legislature and its committees.
The office seeks a candidate with strong organizational, research, writing, and inter-personal skills who can work independently on multiple tasks. Applicants must have an undergraduate degree and currently be enrolled in an advanced degree program. This position pays approximately $15.65 hourly with no benefits.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to:
Jerry D. Howe
Managing Policy Analyst
c/o Phalin L. Flowers (pflowers@le.utah.gov)
Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel
210 House Building
Utah State Capitol Complex
PO BOX 145210
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114
Phone: 801-538-1032
FAX: 801-538-1712

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Disaster Workforce Engagement Program Manager - SLC, UT -


The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization, led by volunteers, that provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. It does this through services that are consistent with its Congressional Charter and Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.  The American Red Cross is the foremost volunteer emergency service organization in the United States with  more than 590 chapters nationwide.
We are currently seeking a Disaster Program Manager for our Salt Lake City, UT location. 
Job Summary:
Responsible for leading and managing a primarily volunteer team to support and provide Disaster Workforce engagement in an assigned geographic region.  Serves as the lead functional expert in a Red Cross Region for supporting the disaster workforce. Tailoring national program offerings for the Region and communities within the Region, providing technical expertise, training, and leading regional implementation of Disaster Workforce priorities, this position supports regional employees and volunteers in the disaster territories to build capacity in the local community for the disaster cycle.
Specific functions of this position include program implementation, remote team building of employees and volunteers, and soliciting feedback from end customers.
Works to perform these functions according to the program direction provided by the Disaster Workforce Engagement function at headquarters.  Team leadership, supervision, and personnel development is provided by the Regional Disaster Functions/ Support Director or the Regional Disaster and Program Officer; and may have a dotted line to the DPM or Community Exec (s) in the territory they cover.
Operates as a part of the process called Engage Volunteers and Employees which is one of the (five pillar / three core) processes of the Disaster Management Cycle.  Specific functions of this position include: Workforce, training, engagment and  deployment and workforce development. Drivers for this work include: Scheduled volunteers and need for trained volunteers.

Fundraising Internship - Utah - due Mon, Mar 3

Summer Development Internship Utah Symphony | Utah Opera

Description

Job Description: Utah Symphony | Utah Opera’s Mighty “5”summer intern is responsible for assisting the Development Department with its administrative, presentational, promotional and onsite operational aspects of the Mighty “5” Tour-a special five day tour of Utah’s five national parks. This individual will interact with patrons, individual donors, corporate sponsors, orchestra members and guest artists; therefore, a professional and mature demeanour is required. College students and graduate students with an interest in Arts Management or Non Profit Fundraising are encouraged to apply. This internship requires both office work and onsite event duties. It involves flexible weekday office work, occasional weekday evening event duties, 4-10pm onsite concert duties at our Friday and Saturday performances as well as full-time hours on the tour August 11-16th, 2014. This is an unpaid internship, but does offer other benefits described below.

The candidate would ideally have superior customer service skills when dealing with patrons over the phone and face-to-face. Candidates must be proficient in the computer programs Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook. Knowledge of the ticketing and fundraising database system Tessitura is a plus.

The benefits of a Mighty “5” Tour internship include:
o Housing during the Mighty “5” Tour and the opportunity to explore Utah’s National Parks.
o Opportunities to attend performances and receive complimentary/discounted tickets for friends and family members.
o Opportunities to meet prominent artists in various music fields.
o Increased understanding of the performing arts and arts administration.
o Opportunities to interact with top administrative professionals in the performing arts field.
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Information

How to Apply: Applications are due by Monday, March 3, 2014. Application materials should include a resume and cover letter. Internship may begin April 7 and end August 17, 2014. The internship start date may be flexible depending on the applicant. Please send resume and cover letter to:
vipevents@usuo.org
Fax: 801-869-9026
Closing Date: 3/3/14

AUDITOR II, OIG - State of Utah - Due Feb 6

AUDITOR II, OIG - Job #00129

This is a career service exempt job located within the Office of the Inspector General of Medicaid Services. Incumbents in this job are non-classified, and exempt from 67-19-12. Incumbents in this job title are required to be placed in a position schedule of AS. This is a working level job where incumbents perform a full range of audit tasks under general supervision. Audits for this level are more complex than those performed at level I. Incumbents audit one or more of the following areas to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations and determine effectiveness of procedures: fiscal data, accounting systems and records, taxes, grant compliance, employer compliance with Utah Employment Security Act, motor vehicle functions, domestic and foreign insurance companies, or other department activities. Other duties include preparing summaries and reports, making recommendations for improvement, and assessing penalties where appropriate.

More Information Here

Research Manager, EDCUtah - SLC, UT

Current Job Openings
Position: Research Manager
Status: Exempt
Department: Business Development Group
Reports To: COO, Business Development
Salary Range: TBD
Contact: Please email your resume to Linda Townsend

Job Summary: The Research Manager assembles updates and oversees the components of the research library and all necessary materials in order to complete the fulfillment of all research inquiries in an accurate and timely manner. The Research Manager must be familiar with partnering organizations and be able to generate appropriate research to meet specific and customized requests.

Job Duties:
Research Publications
  • Creates, assembles, updates and oversees all EDCUTAH research publications such as the Business & Economic Profile, industry profiles, county profiles, Utah-at-a-Glance and others.
  • Maintains a schedule for updating all research publications.
  • Oversees the repurposing of all research publications for the EDCUTAH website.
Custom Research
  • Manages the collection of information necessary for the fulfillment of all research requests.
  • Manage the Research Assistant and interns as needed.
  • Ensures that all necessary sources of information are collected, organized, and updated.
  • Ensures accurate and timely responses to all research inquiries, including the preparation of operating cost models, economic impact models, and customized package requests.
  • Oversees the training and research workload for the Administrative Assistant who acts as the Research Manager’s backup.
  • Responsible for oversight of responses to inquiries received via the EDCUTAH website.
  • Tracks and reports monthly numbers of research inquiries, cost models, retail analysis reports, impact models, and business listing searches.
  • Responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with research partners throughout the state of Utah.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Marketing, Business Administration, Communications or other related field and/or 1-3 years previous experience.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) Critical knowledge of Illustrator and Mac software preferred.
  • Proven track record to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail, prioritizing workload, team player, and excellent organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated self-starter with ability to communicate effectively and accurately both in written and verbal form.
  • Proficiency in statistical methods and techniques, database management and spreadsheets.
  • Ability to progressively analyze economic trends and provide relevant perspective to the organization.

Dept of Treasury Internship - D.C.


We are recruiting for summer interns for Treasury’s Western Hemisphere Office.  Any candidates who are interested should first apply through USAJobs before March 7th here: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/357599700

Here is a bit more on the internship:

The Western Hemisphere Office at the United States Department of the Treasury helps develop and guide U.S. economic policy engagement with Canada, Mexico, Brazil, other Central and South American countries, Haiti, and the Caribbean.  The office’s primary objectives include promoting strong, balanced, and sustainable growth in the region; advancing policy measures that support open trade and investment; encouraging the development of strong financial systems; and ensuring that all countries in the region fully participate in systems for global economic cooperation. It also plays a significant role in managing the U.S.-Brazil Economic and Financial Dialogue and U.S. engagement with Latin American regional initiatives.  Treasury’s activity on the Western Hemisphere is led by Deputy Assistant Secretary Leonardo Martinez-Diaz, and the office is directed by Matthew Mohlenkamp.

Duties:
The successful candidate will help the office in economic analysis to assist Treasury officials in the development of U.S. international economic policy toward the Western Hemisphere.  Specific tasks will include:
  • Collecting, analyzing, and presenting economic data in support of policy priorities;
  • Assisting with preparing reports and memos for senior Treasury officials;
  • Preparing regular updates of regional financial and currency market activity;
  • Conducting background research on relevant economic and financial issues;
  • Attending and reporting on official meetings in and outside of government;
  • Coordinating with other Treasury offices; and
  • Assisting with trip preparation and briefing books.

Requirements:
Candidates should have a solid understanding of international economics, finance, and development policy.  Candidates should also have strong quantitative, research, writing, organizational, spreadsheet, and communication skills; the ability to meet tight deadlines; talent in constructing well-reasoned arguments and extracting key data/information from large documents; and the capacity to work independently and as part of a team.  Specific knowledge of the region and of Spanish or Portuguese is helpful.  This position is unpaid and open to U.S. citizens only. 

What students will learn:
This internship will provide candidates the opportunity to learn about and contribute to the formation of public policy.  Students will become proficient at researching and compiling data using Bloomberg and Haver, as well as analyzing and presenting the data.  Students will learn how to draft talking points and prepare briefing materials, as well as how to make a point succinctly to busy senior officials.  Students will also have an opportunity to attend and report on relevant financial and economic seminars and conferences around Washington DC.