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The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) provides the Congress with the objective, timely, and nonpartisan analyses needed for economic and budgetary decisions. CBO is accepting applications from graduate students through Friday, February 27, 2015 for the 2015 Summer Internship Program. Interns contribute to CBO’s work in program areas such as budget and tax policy, health care, national defense, the environment, education, retirement and other income assistance, regulation, and public investment.
CBO internships offer candidates with preparation in disciplines related to our mission:
• Ten-weeks of experience in the federal budget process and policymaking,
• Responsibility for specific projects,
• Opportunity to work alongside leaders in economic analysis,
• Flexible start and end dates,
• Opportunity to participate in educational events on Capitol Hill,
• The dynamic environment of one of the world’s premier cities,
• Competitive compensation based on academic level and related experience, and a
• Local transportation subsidy up to $130 per month.
qualification:
Ideal candidates are pursuing graduate academic programs in the following fields:
o Economics
o Public policy/administration
o Health policy
o Finance
o Mathematics
o Statistics
Apply:
Graduate students provide general information and submit their cover letter, résumé, contact information for references, unofficial transcripts (including undergraduate transcript if first-year graduate student) and a list of spring coursework online. Only applications with all materials submitted by the deadline will be considered.
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
U.S. Department of State: Foreign Service Diplomatic Courier
Description:Starting Salary: FP-06 -- $39,166 to $57,517 per annum. (This figure does not include the 16.14% Overseas Comparability adjustment for overseas assignments or locality pay for domestic assignments.)
Additional Benefits: Tax-Free Housing overseas; Tax-Free Education Allowance for eligible dependents, etc. (Additional information about benefits for Foreign Service Specialists is available online at http://careers.state.gov/work/benefits/fss.)
The U.S. Department of State is the lead foreign affairs agency formulating and implementing the President’s foreign policy and representing U.S. interests throughout the world. Foreign Service Diplomatic Couriers assist in worldwide security programs that provide secure transportation services for Department of State diplomatic pouches. The Department carries out this mission at over 275 embassies and consulates around the world, offices in the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area and other locations in the United States.
The Foreign Service is more than a job – it’s a career. As a member of a diplomatic team, you will not only help to accomplish the mission of the Department of State, but also will be a representative of your country to the people of other nations. A Foreign Service career involves uncommon commitments and occasional hardships, as well as unique rewards and opportunities. A decision to enter this career should be based on extraordinary motivation and a firm dedication to public service.
Many overseas posts are in small or remote countries where harsh climates, health hazards, and other discomforts exist and where American-style amenities and the latest in technological advances often are unavailable. Personal security frequently becomes an area of concern in countries where there is political unrest or terrorist activity. However, careers in the Foreign Service offer special rewards, including the pride and satisfaction of representing the United States and protecting U.S. interests abroad.
The Foreign Service strives to maintain diversity in the representation of gender, geographic region, race and ethnicity within its work force.
Key Requirements
Each applicant, in order to be considered for selection, must:
Be a U.S. citizen.
Be at least 20 years old to apply and at least 21 years of age to be appointed.
Pursuant to the Foreign Service Act of 1980, be appointed to the Foreign Service prior to the month in which they reach age 60 (except for preference-eligible veterans). **
Be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance.
Be able to obtain the necessary medical clearance for Foreign Service work.
Be able to obtain a Suitability Clearance, based on a standards set forth in Chapter 3 of the Foreign Service Manual. For more details see http://careers.state.gov or http://www.state.gov/m/a/dir/regs/fam.
Be able to perform physically demanding duties, including handling heavy pouches.
**If 59 ½ years of age or over and claiming 5 pt. veteran’s preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214. If claiming 10 pt. veteran’s preference, in addition to the DD-214, you must submit your VA letter and SF-15. (Required if preference eligible.)
NOTE: Individuals who have been denied a suitability clearance by a Department of State Final Review Panel within the previous two years are ineligible to apply. This two-year ban runs from either the date of the denial letter or, if the candidate appealed and was denied, the date of the appeals denial letter. (Unless the individual was a candidate for a Special Agent position with the Diplomatic Security Service and the decision to deny eligibility was based on the candidate’s inability to fulfill the unique duties and legal restrictions of that position and not based on suitability standards.)
Major Duties
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
The duties of a Diplomatic Courier can vary according to the requirements of each mission. Diplomatic Couriers are required to safeguard and escort diplomatic pouches containing classified and sensitive material between U.S. diplomatic missions and the Department of State. Diplomatic Couriers are entrusted with ensuring the inviolability of diplomatic pouches and their safe and secure delivery throughout the world. They operate under the auspices of international agreements and treaties as governed by the Vienna Convention. They are responsible for complying with Department of State policies, regulations and implementing the strict security procedures that define the control and movement of U.S. diplomatic pouches internationally and within the United States. Diplomatic Couriers spend a substantial portion of their careers living and working overseas in a nearly constant travel status using conveyances to include passenger and cargo aircraft, trucks, trains, and ships.
Couriers are responsible for the security of the Department of State’s Courier-accompanied diplomatic pouch operations worldwide. Diplomatic Courier duties may include the supervision of subordinate staff and the actual performance of some, or all, of the following functions:
Serve as a Diplomatic Courier for the Department of State and other US government agencies that may need to transmit official, government classified or sensitive materials across international boundaries. Identify needed logistical support; provision for the storage or staging of pouches; detect and bring to resolution the cause and impact of delays or other logistical problems; adjust plans and schedules for all related actions to accommodate timely and secure movement of pouches.
Develop, plan, and implement pouch escort programs and schedules; assess the efficiency and effectiveness of operations and provide practical solutions when problems arise; ensure the proper allocation and expenditure of appropriated funds; provide timely and appropriate pouch delivery and dispatch services to posts worldwide. Other responsibilities include maintaining internal management controls in order to prevent waste, fraud and mismanagement.
Assist in labor intensive duties, including warehouse duties, sorting and moving heavy pouches, packing materials, escort missions, and working with the cargo crew to move heavy pouches on airport tarmacs.
Manage, regulate, coordinate, or otherwise exercise control over the pouch material. This includes initial planning, provisioning and determining handling and accountability, and oversight of physical accountability (maintenance and management of inventory records, conduct of periodic inventories, and releases from accountability).
Plan, coordinate and implement travel and pouch transportation support needs domestically and at posts serviced worldwide, including motor vehicle operations and needs, issuance of travel orders, and ticketing for commercial and military air and surface transportation. Evaluate, negotiate, and participate in awarding contracts with commercial organizations and other government agencies involved in provision of, or support of, travel and transportation.
Enforce Department of State pouch regulations required to ensure the inviolability of diplomatic pouches from the point of origination to international destinations as governed by the Vienna Convention.
Assess risks to movement of diplomatic pouches and sealed official diplomatic cargo; detect and report attempts to damage or subvert the principle of inviolability of the diplomatic pouches and cargo.
Conduct, administer and implement diplomatic pouch security training and training assistance programs for US foreign affairs personnel, and officials of designated foreign governments.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
It is important that a Diplomatic Courier has the physical endurance to withstand the challenging physical stresses from working long hours, lack of sleep, extremes of heat or cold, and other discomforts. A Diplomatic Courier must have the physical strength to lift and move heavy items such as diplomatic pouches and crates that may be oversized and weigh as much as 70 lbs or carry heavy equipment.
Some essential functions of the job have a physically demanding component. For instance, a Diplomatic Courier is required to perform work that requires regular and recurring periods of prolonged sitting, standing, bending, and stretching. A Diplomatic Courier is often required to physically move and transport heavy diplomatic pouches. That could involve climbing ladders and working in and around aircraft, trucks, trains, aboard ships, etc. Other essential duties of the job may involve assisting with the recurring lifting of heavy diplomatic pouches and boxes. Related activities include crawling, maneuvering, and working in cramped spaces as well as the occasional moving and transporting of diplomatic pouches that may weigh as much as 70 lbs.
In addition, candidates must have vision that is correctable to 20/20 in one eye and 20/40 in the other, no color blindness, adequate night vision and good peripheral vision. Candidates must have good hearing with no loss of greater than 30 decibels at 500, 1000, 2000 Hz level. The musculoskeletal system should have no deformities, diseases or limiting conditions that would interfere with the performance of duties.
The Office of Medical Services will conduct or arrange for a physical examination of each applicant offered a position to ensure that the candidate meets the physical and medical requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and can meet the standards required for a worldwide medical clearance.
Applicants must be available for worldwide service, and be able to tolerate intensive world travel, living away from family, and working and living in difficult and / or isolated conditions.
Qualifications:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have at least an Associate’s level degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university at the time of appointment. Official transcripts must confirm the Associate’s degree or the accredited 60 credit hours. An official transcript from the accredited college or university that confirms award of the degree or 60 credit hours is required prior to appointment.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE
Applicants with 18 credit hours of undergraduate level study in addition to an Associate’s level degree may substitute that academic achievement for one year of general experience.
A Bachelors degree from an accredited university may be substituted for two years of general experience.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Three years of work experience with progressively increasing responsibility. Experience should demonstrate that the candidate has the ability to analyze problems, gather pertinent information and data, plan and organize work, form solutions, implement action, and communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Although not a requirement, fluency in a foreign language is desirable.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE
Specialized experience must demonstrate that the applicant has acquired and is able to apply a combination of specific knowledge, skills and abilities appropriate to a Foreign Service Diplomatic Courier position. Examples are:
Experience in office operations in a government agency or a business, or an industrial firm servicing a client or client organization, demonstrating initiative, ingenuity, resourcefulness and judgment required to organize, implement and accomplish tasks;
The ability to think logically and objectively, to analyze and evaluate facts, and to apply sound judgment in assessing the practical implications of solutions such as those required for negotiating contracts, and scheduling services or production runs;
Responsibility for planning and scheduling resource needs, or organizing requirements for deliverables;
Experience preparing written and oral reports and presentation of findings in a clear and concise manner;
Interpersonal skills, including cultural sensitivity, discretion, tact, and capacity for obtaining the cooperation and confidence of others during team efforts and when supervising; and
Experience scheduling airline and other transportation. Dealings with routing practices and customs processes, or with agents or officials involved in transporting materials across international boundaries, is also credited.
All experiences must demonstrate progressive responsibility. The experience must include at least four of the six specialized experience areas listed above. Evidence of working and/or living in a multicultural environment is desirable.
Qualifications:
Applicants must be U.S. citizens between the ages of 20 and 59 and posses a valid U.S. driver’s license. Education and experience qualifications must be met. Male candidates must be in compliance with the Selective Service Act.
Superior Oral and Written Communication Skills: In order to pass the Foreign Service’s thorough and competitive assessment process, successful candidates must consistently meet a high standard for English, both written (overall structure as well as grammar, spelling and punctuation) and spoken (overall structure as well as delivery, clarity and succinctness). Those who fall short of this standard will have little chance of passing through the Foreign Service’s highly competitive assessment process.
Professional-level speaking ability in a foreign language is welcome, but not a requirement for applying. The applicant must be willing to be trained by the Department of State in a foreign language to meet a job requirement or expectation. These will be important considerations in the competitive promotion process.
Prior to appointment, Diplomatic Courier candidates must undergo a thorough background investigation to determine eligibility for a TOP SECRET security clearance and suitability for appointment to the Foreign Service. Candidates must undergo an extensive medical examination to obtain a class one medical clearance for worldwide service. A final review of a candidate’s complete file is conducted to determine suitability for the Foreign Service.
Apply:
To apply, applicants must first register on USAJOBS.gov and create an online federal resume. Your online resume must be typed or you may cut and paste an existing resume into the space provided. Once you have completed the registration process, select the “apply online” button to the right. This button will transfer you to Gateway to State.
Follow the “apply online” instructions at Gateway to State by answering self-assessment questions for the specific job to which you are applying. When completed, the information you provided at USAJOBS and the answers to the Gateway to State questions will become your application. Your registration, resume, and responses to questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for this job. In addition, you must fax or upload the additional required documentation to complete your application package.
You have until 11:59 p.m. EST on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process and supply the required documentation outlined in this vacancy announcement. Please be aware that the application time is short and that your application package MUST be complete and RECEIVED by the closing date. No exceptions.
Due to the volume of applications, fax lines can become jammed and documents may not successfully attach to your application on the final days/hours of the announcement. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CANDIDATE TO VERIFY THAT REQUIRED DOCUMENTS HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFULLY ATTACHED TO THE APPLICATION PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE. Applicants can do so by going back into their application and verifying that documents have been attached. Applications received without required documents will be deemed ineligible. You are encouraged to submit your application early, and to go back into your application to confirm.
If you are having technical difficulty with the application process, please contact the helpdesk by calling 1-866-656-6830 or by emailing mgshelp@monster.com. Please note the helpdesk is available Monday through Friday from 7 am to 7 pm EST.
Required Documents
Applicants will have the option to either electronically upload or fax their documents into the system.
The following numbered documents are required for a complete application package:
A current completed, signed, and dated Minimum Qualifications Checklist (pdf). Minimum Qualifications Checklists from prior announcements will not be accepted.
Copies of transcripts that confirm your award of an Associate’s Degree or your completion of 60 equivalent undergraduate hours from an accredited college or university.
If claiming veterans’ preference, you must provide a copy of DD214 which must include character of service (e.g. Member 4 or Service 2 copy) or Statement of Service/Proof of Service which must include service dates and character of service. In addition, if claiming 10 point preference, you must submit a VA letter or disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces (or documentation of purple heart, if applicable) AND a SF-15 (Application for 10 point veterans preference).
A two paged, double spaced narrative autobiography (5000 characters maximum) which discusses your:
Personal background
Personal interests, hobbies and travel
Any professional experience not included in the employment application
Motivation for applying for a Foreign Service Diplomatic Courier career
If faxing, please print the fax coversheets generated at the end of the on-line application process. Then fax the supporting documentation to the number listed on the computer generated fax coversheets prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
If faxing, it is extremely important that only these system-generated cover sheets, and the phone number included on them, be used for faxing these documents. The cover sheets are coded to ensure that your documents are automatically attached to your online application. Please ensure that each document is faxed separately with the appropriate system generated cover sheet.
**IMPORTANT** Be sure to print BOTH coversheets and fax your documents in separate transmissions.
NOTE: The fax coversheets contain an important ID number; keep a copy for your files. Be certain to follow the instructions, otherwise you will lose consideration for this job.
All required documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. Incomplete application packages will not be considered.
Important: Whether you upload or fax, please submit all your documents at the same time. If you must send any additional documents after your first submission, be sure to include your first group of documents along with the additional documents. This is because subsequent submissions erase prior submissions.
For additional information, please refer to our website at http://careers.state.gov.
Both official and unofficial transcripts are acceptable as part of the application process.
All potential applicants are strongly urged to read this entire Vacancy Announcement to ensure that they meet all the requirements for this position before applying.
Additional Benefits: Tax-Free Housing overseas; Tax-Free Education Allowance for eligible dependents, etc. (Additional information about benefits for Foreign Service Specialists is available online at http://careers.state.gov/work/benefits/fss.)
The U.S. Department of State is the lead foreign affairs agency formulating and implementing the President’s foreign policy and representing U.S. interests throughout the world. Foreign Service Diplomatic Couriers assist in worldwide security programs that provide secure transportation services for Department of State diplomatic pouches. The Department carries out this mission at over 275 embassies and consulates around the world, offices in the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area and other locations in the United States.
The Foreign Service is more than a job – it’s a career. As a member of a diplomatic team, you will not only help to accomplish the mission of the Department of State, but also will be a representative of your country to the people of other nations. A Foreign Service career involves uncommon commitments and occasional hardships, as well as unique rewards and opportunities. A decision to enter this career should be based on extraordinary motivation and a firm dedication to public service.
Many overseas posts are in small or remote countries where harsh climates, health hazards, and other discomforts exist and where American-style amenities and the latest in technological advances often are unavailable. Personal security frequently becomes an area of concern in countries where there is political unrest or terrorist activity. However, careers in the Foreign Service offer special rewards, including the pride and satisfaction of representing the United States and protecting U.S. interests abroad.
The Foreign Service strives to maintain diversity in the representation of gender, geographic region, race and ethnicity within its work force.
Key Requirements
Each applicant, in order to be considered for selection, must:
Be a U.S. citizen.
Be at least 20 years old to apply and at least 21 years of age to be appointed.
Pursuant to the Foreign Service Act of 1980, be appointed to the Foreign Service prior to the month in which they reach age 60 (except for preference-eligible veterans). **
Be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance.
Be able to obtain the necessary medical clearance for Foreign Service work.
Be able to obtain a Suitability Clearance, based on a standards set forth in Chapter 3 of the Foreign Service Manual. For more details see http://careers.state.gov or http://www.state.gov/m/a/dir/regs/fam.
Be able to perform physically demanding duties, including handling heavy pouches.
**If 59 ½ years of age or over and claiming 5 pt. veteran’s preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214. If claiming 10 pt. veteran’s preference, in addition to the DD-214, you must submit your VA letter and SF-15. (Required if preference eligible.)
NOTE: Individuals who have been denied a suitability clearance by a Department of State Final Review Panel within the previous two years are ineligible to apply. This two-year ban runs from either the date of the denial letter or, if the candidate appealed and was denied, the date of the appeals denial letter. (Unless the individual was a candidate for a Special Agent position with the Diplomatic Security Service and the decision to deny eligibility was based on the candidate’s inability to fulfill the unique duties and legal restrictions of that position and not based on suitability standards.)
Major Duties
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
The duties of a Diplomatic Courier can vary according to the requirements of each mission. Diplomatic Couriers are required to safeguard and escort diplomatic pouches containing classified and sensitive material between U.S. diplomatic missions and the Department of State. Diplomatic Couriers are entrusted with ensuring the inviolability of diplomatic pouches and their safe and secure delivery throughout the world. They operate under the auspices of international agreements and treaties as governed by the Vienna Convention. They are responsible for complying with Department of State policies, regulations and implementing the strict security procedures that define the control and movement of U.S. diplomatic pouches internationally and within the United States. Diplomatic Couriers spend a substantial portion of their careers living and working overseas in a nearly constant travel status using conveyances to include passenger and cargo aircraft, trucks, trains, and ships.
Couriers are responsible for the security of the Department of State’s Courier-accompanied diplomatic pouch operations worldwide. Diplomatic Courier duties may include the supervision of subordinate staff and the actual performance of some, or all, of the following functions:
Serve as a Diplomatic Courier for the Department of State and other US government agencies that may need to transmit official, government classified or sensitive materials across international boundaries. Identify needed logistical support; provision for the storage or staging of pouches; detect and bring to resolution the cause and impact of delays or other logistical problems; adjust plans and schedules for all related actions to accommodate timely and secure movement of pouches.
Develop, plan, and implement pouch escort programs and schedules; assess the efficiency and effectiveness of operations and provide practical solutions when problems arise; ensure the proper allocation and expenditure of appropriated funds; provide timely and appropriate pouch delivery and dispatch services to posts worldwide. Other responsibilities include maintaining internal management controls in order to prevent waste, fraud and mismanagement.
Assist in labor intensive duties, including warehouse duties, sorting and moving heavy pouches, packing materials, escort missions, and working with the cargo crew to move heavy pouches on airport tarmacs.
Manage, regulate, coordinate, or otherwise exercise control over the pouch material. This includes initial planning, provisioning and determining handling and accountability, and oversight of physical accountability (maintenance and management of inventory records, conduct of periodic inventories, and releases from accountability).
Plan, coordinate and implement travel and pouch transportation support needs domestically and at posts serviced worldwide, including motor vehicle operations and needs, issuance of travel orders, and ticketing for commercial and military air and surface transportation. Evaluate, negotiate, and participate in awarding contracts with commercial organizations and other government agencies involved in provision of, or support of, travel and transportation.
Enforce Department of State pouch regulations required to ensure the inviolability of diplomatic pouches from the point of origination to international destinations as governed by the Vienna Convention.
Assess risks to movement of diplomatic pouches and sealed official diplomatic cargo; detect and report attempts to damage or subvert the principle of inviolability of the diplomatic pouches and cargo.
Conduct, administer and implement diplomatic pouch security training and training assistance programs for US foreign affairs personnel, and officials of designated foreign governments.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
It is important that a Diplomatic Courier has the physical endurance to withstand the challenging physical stresses from working long hours, lack of sleep, extremes of heat or cold, and other discomforts. A Diplomatic Courier must have the physical strength to lift and move heavy items such as diplomatic pouches and crates that may be oversized and weigh as much as 70 lbs or carry heavy equipment.
Some essential functions of the job have a physically demanding component. For instance, a Diplomatic Courier is required to perform work that requires regular and recurring periods of prolonged sitting, standing, bending, and stretching. A Diplomatic Courier is often required to physically move and transport heavy diplomatic pouches. That could involve climbing ladders and working in and around aircraft, trucks, trains, aboard ships, etc. Other essential duties of the job may involve assisting with the recurring lifting of heavy diplomatic pouches and boxes. Related activities include crawling, maneuvering, and working in cramped spaces as well as the occasional moving and transporting of diplomatic pouches that may weigh as much as 70 lbs.
In addition, candidates must have vision that is correctable to 20/20 in one eye and 20/40 in the other, no color blindness, adequate night vision and good peripheral vision. Candidates must have good hearing with no loss of greater than 30 decibels at 500, 1000, 2000 Hz level. The musculoskeletal system should have no deformities, diseases or limiting conditions that would interfere with the performance of duties.
The Office of Medical Services will conduct or arrange for a physical examination of each applicant offered a position to ensure that the candidate meets the physical and medical requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and can meet the standards required for a worldwide medical clearance.
Applicants must be available for worldwide service, and be able to tolerate intensive world travel, living away from family, and working and living in difficult and / or isolated conditions.
Qualifications:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have at least an Associate’s level degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university at the time of appointment. Official transcripts must confirm the Associate’s degree or the accredited 60 credit hours. An official transcript from the accredited college or university that confirms award of the degree or 60 credit hours is required prior to appointment.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE
Applicants with 18 credit hours of undergraduate level study in addition to an Associate’s level degree may substitute that academic achievement for one year of general experience.
A Bachelors degree from an accredited university may be substituted for two years of general experience.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Three years of work experience with progressively increasing responsibility. Experience should demonstrate that the candidate has the ability to analyze problems, gather pertinent information and data, plan and organize work, form solutions, implement action, and communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Although not a requirement, fluency in a foreign language is desirable.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE
Specialized experience must demonstrate that the applicant has acquired and is able to apply a combination of specific knowledge, skills and abilities appropriate to a Foreign Service Diplomatic Courier position. Examples are:
Experience in office operations in a government agency or a business, or an industrial firm servicing a client or client organization, demonstrating initiative, ingenuity, resourcefulness and judgment required to organize, implement and accomplish tasks;
The ability to think logically and objectively, to analyze and evaluate facts, and to apply sound judgment in assessing the practical implications of solutions such as those required for negotiating contracts, and scheduling services or production runs;
Responsibility for planning and scheduling resource needs, or organizing requirements for deliverables;
Experience preparing written and oral reports and presentation of findings in a clear and concise manner;
Interpersonal skills, including cultural sensitivity, discretion, tact, and capacity for obtaining the cooperation and confidence of others during team efforts and when supervising; and
Experience scheduling airline and other transportation. Dealings with routing practices and customs processes, or with agents or officials involved in transporting materials across international boundaries, is also credited.
All experiences must demonstrate progressive responsibility. The experience must include at least four of the six specialized experience areas listed above. Evidence of working and/or living in a multicultural environment is desirable.
Qualifications:
Applicants must be U.S. citizens between the ages of 20 and 59 and posses a valid U.S. driver’s license. Education and experience qualifications must be met. Male candidates must be in compliance with the Selective Service Act.
Superior Oral and Written Communication Skills: In order to pass the Foreign Service’s thorough and competitive assessment process, successful candidates must consistently meet a high standard for English, both written (overall structure as well as grammar, spelling and punctuation) and spoken (overall structure as well as delivery, clarity and succinctness). Those who fall short of this standard will have little chance of passing through the Foreign Service’s highly competitive assessment process.
Professional-level speaking ability in a foreign language is welcome, but not a requirement for applying. The applicant must be willing to be trained by the Department of State in a foreign language to meet a job requirement or expectation. These will be important considerations in the competitive promotion process.
Prior to appointment, Diplomatic Courier candidates must undergo a thorough background investigation to determine eligibility for a TOP SECRET security clearance and suitability for appointment to the Foreign Service. Candidates must undergo an extensive medical examination to obtain a class one medical clearance for worldwide service. A final review of a candidate’s complete file is conducted to determine suitability for the Foreign Service.
Apply:
To apply, applicants must first register on USAJOBS.gov and create an online federal resume. Your online resume must be typed or you may cut and paste an existing resume into the space provided. Once you have completed the registration process, select the “apply online” button to the right. This button will transfer you to Gateway to State.
Follow the “apply online” instructions at Gateway to State by answering self-assessment questions for the specific job to which you are applying. When completed, the information you provided at USAJOBS and the answers to the Gateway to State questions will become your application. Your registration, resume, and responses to questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for this job. In addition, you must fax or upload the additional required documentation to complete your application package.
You have until 11:59 p.m. EST on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process and supply the required documentation outlined in this vacancy announcement. Please be aware that the application time is short and that your application package MUST be complete and RECEIVED by the closing date. No exceptions.
Due to the volume of applications, fax lines can become jammed and documents may not successfully attach to your application on the final days/hours of the announcement. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CANDIDATE TO VERIFY THAT REQUIRED DOCUMENTS HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFULLY ATTACHED TO THE APPLICATION PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE. Applicants can do so by going back into their application and verifying that documents have been attached. Applications received without required documents will be deemed ineligible. You are encouraged to submit your application early, and to go back into your application to confirm.
If you are having technical difficulty with the application process, please contact the helpdesk by calling 1-866-656-6830 or by emailing mgshelp@monster.com. Please note the helpdesk is available Monday through Friday from 7 am to 7 pm EST.
Required Documents
Applicants will have the option to either electronically upload or fax their documents into the system.
The following numbered documents are required for a complete application package:
A current completed, signed, and dated Minimum Qualifications Checklist (pdf). Minimum Qualifications Checklists from prior announcements will not be accepted.
Copies of transcripts that confirm your award of an Associate’s Degree or your completion of 60 equivalent undergraduate hours from an accredited college or university.
If claiming veterans’ preference, you must provide a copy of DD214 which must include character of service (e.g. Member 4 or Service 2 copy) or Statement of Service/Proof of Service which must include service dates and character of service. In addition, if claiming 10 point preference, you must submit a VA letter or disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces (or documentation of purple heart, if applicable) AND a SF-15 (Application for 10 point veterans preference).
A two paged, double spaced narrative autobiography (5000 characters maximum) which discusses your:
Personal background
Personal interests, hobbies and travel
Any professional experience not included in the employment application
Motivation for applying for a Foreign Service Diplomatic Courier career
If faxing, please print the fax coversheets generated at the end of the on-line application process. Then fax the supporting documentation to the number listed on the computer generated fax coversheets prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
If faxing, it is extremely important that only these system-generated cover sheets, and the phone number included on them, be used for faxing these documents. The cover sheets are coded to ensure that your documents are automatically attached to your online application. Please ensure that each document is faxed separately with the appropriate system generated cover sheet.
**IMPORTANT** Be sure to print BOTH coversheets and fax your documents in separate transmissions.
NOTE: The fax coversheets contain an important ID number; keep a copy for your files. Be certain to follow the instructions, otherwise you will lose consideration for this job.
All required documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. Incomplete application packages will not be considered.
Important: Whether you upload or fax, please submit all your documents at the same time. If you must send any additional documents after your first submission, be sure to include your first group of documents along with the additional documents. This is because subsequent submissions erase prior submissions.
For additional information, please refer to our website at http://careers.state.gov.
Both official and unofficial transcripts are acceptable as part of the application process.
All potential applicants are strongly urged to read this entire Vacancy Announcement to ensure that they meet all the requirements for this position before applying.
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
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Description: As a non-paid volunteer, a student will gain first-hand experience with GAO’s work environment, learn about the federal government and perform a variety of tasks related to supporting GAO activities.
Student volunteers may work during the school year and/or during summer or school vacation periods. The nature of the volunteer assignment as well as the work schedule will be established once on-board.
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U.S. Citizenship
Enrollment at least half-time in an accredited academic institution
In good academic standing
Completion of a satisfactory background investigation
Selective Service registration if you are a male born after Dec. 31, 1959
Work permit if required by state for high school students
DUTIES:
Please note that the specific duties and responsibilities associated with this position will vary based on the team or office assignments. The following list is intended to provide applicants with a general overview of the duties and responsibilities.
Plan and complete work assignments on time
Collect and analyze relevant information
Prepare quality draft documents
Communicate relevant and accurate information, clearly and concisely during formal or informal meetings
Collaborate with others to accomplish goals
Contribute to team efforts.
Use various enterprise tools and technology to prepare and share documents
Provide essential support such as arranging meetings, taking notes, responding to routine inquiries
Qualifications:
In addition to the Key Requirements listed in this vacancy announcement the Student Volunteer must also possess the following qualities:
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing to a variety of audiences.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to organize a variety of assignments simultaneously to meet deadlines.
A working knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
Student Status: Definition of a student - applicant must be enrolled in an accredited high school, technical or vocational school, two-year or four-year college or university, graduate or professional school. You must be considered in good academic standing by the school. Individuals must be taking at least a half-time academic, vocational, or technical course load leading to a degree, diploma, or certificate. "Half-time" is defined by the school in which the student is enrolled.
To be considered for the Student Volunteer Program, you must:
apply via the on-line application,
be a U.S. Citizen,
be at least 16 years of age
provide a work permit if you are under the age of 18 before you can start work
actively be enrolled as a part-time degree-seeking student at an accredited educational institution,
be in good academic standing, provide transcript (unofficial is acceptable) or class schedule
be available to work at least 20 hours a week
be able to start the volunteer position to work a minimum of 6 weeks (GAO will accept volunteers on a rolling basis with flexible starting and ending dates)
free from conflict of interest, pass a valid background check and willing to sign a nondisclosure agreement
continue enrollment in your program for the duration of volunteer service
Apply by:
Please carefully follow all instructions under the How to Apply tab to ensure you are considered for the position.
You are required to apply online for this announcement. We are unable to accept mailed or emailed documents. You must complete the entire application process, including submission of all documents BEFORE this announcement closes. To do so, complete the following steps.
Step 1: Click on the "APPLY ONLINE" button on the right side of this announcement. Follow USAJOBS' instructions to access your account and submit your resume. If you are not registered with USAJOBS, click on the "create your account now!" button to obtain access and electronically build your resume. You will not be able to begin the actual job application without first having a resume built (not uploaded) in the USAJOBS system. Resumes that are uploaded into USAJOBS will not successfully transmit into GAO's application system.
Step 2: Once you submit your resume, you will be redirected to the Career Connector website to complete the application process. If this is your first time in Career Connector, you will be asked to answer questions related to your eligibility for Federal employment. You will be able to update this information and save it to our account for future announcements.
Step 3: Once you have completed the eligibility questions, you will be taken directly to the vacancy application questions. Answer all questions honestly and thoroughly. Click on "Submit" after you have completed your application. Once you have submitted your application, you can check your status online through your Career Connector or MY USAJOBS account.
Step 4: Career Connector offers three options that will electronically attach your documentation to your online application once you finish answering the questions in the job announcement.
(1) You may select a document that you have already uploaded to USAJOBS for a previous announcement.
(2) You may electronically upload a document directly from your computer to your application. Be certain to review your complete application for confirmation the document uploaded and click on "Finished" to be returned to USAJOBS.
(3) You may follow the "Faxing Supporting Documentation" instructions within the online application, which will provide the necessary cover sheets for each of your documents so that they will be correctly submitted. The fax number will be available on the cover sheet.
Please note that each cover sheet and corresponding document must be faxed separately. Be certain to review your complete fax transmittal confirmation to ensure that all pages have been received.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you have multiple documents of the same kind, e.g. 2 undergraduate transcripts from different schools or 2 SF-50s, etc., be sure that they are all in the same file on your computer or in your USAJOBS profile before uploading them. If you try uploading them individually, only the last one sent will be visible in our system. Likewise, if sending them by fax, be sure and include both of them behind the respective fax cover sheet and send them as one fax. If you send them individually with the same cover sheet, each one will overwrite the other. Finally, if you upload a document, e.g. your undergraduate transcript, do not also fax that same document (or fax another undergraduate transcript), because whichever one you send last will be the only one that is visible in our system. If you have any questions about this information, please contact the person on this announcement BEFORE the closing date.
Your complete online application and any required supplemental documentation (e.g., DD-214, SF-50, etc.) must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of the announcement. It is your responsibility to ensure that all documents are received on time and that the materials are readable. Failure to do so will result in your application being excluded from consideration for this announcement.
If you are experiencing any technical difficulty with the online process, you MUST CONTACT THE POINT OF CONTACT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT BEFORE 5 PM ON THE CLOSING DATE. For all technical issues encountered after 5 PM on the closing date, please contact CareerConnectorHelp@do.treas.gov. Requests for extensions will not be granted.
GAO provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees (and interns) with disabilities. To request an accommodation, please email ReasonableAccommodations@gao.gov.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
You must submit your high school, college or university transcript (official or unofficial) or report card that supports the number of hours completed. If you are a first-year college student and do not yet have a transcript, you may submit a class schedule from the college or university's registration system or Registrar's Office instead. If you are submitting a transcript from a non-US educational institution, applicants must submit all necessary documents to a private U.S. organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials, commonly called a credential evaluation service. For additional information please visit http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/policy/ApplicationOfStds-04.asp
If you are a high school student, you must also submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor or school administrator.
In addition, you must submit the following documents:
On-line Resume
Answers to vacancy questions
A work permit, if you are under the age of 16. (Some states require students under 16 to obtain a work permit in order to work or volunteer. High school students should check with their school guidance counselors or other school administrators about the requirement. If your state requires a work permit, please bring it with you to GAO when you report for your first day.)
Failure to submit any of these documents within the prescribed time frame will result in the disqualification of your application.
Description: As a non-paid volunteer, a student will gain first-hand experience with GAO’s work environment, learn about the federal government and perform a variety of tasks related to supporting GAO activities.
Student volunteers may work during the school year and/or during summer or school vacation periods. The nature of the volunteer assignment as well as the work schedule will be established once on-board.
Voted one of the best places to work in the federal government since 2005. We foster an inclusive work environment that emphasizes continuous learning, personal and professional development, and incentives for exceptional performance.
We promote equal opportunity for all staff without regard to age, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. GAO's success in embracing and leveraging the diversity of its employees is central to our mission of serving a diverse American population through its congressional representatives. To learn more about GAO please visit us on the web at http://www.gao.gov/careers/index.html.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship
Enrollment at least half-time in an accredited academic institution
In good academic standing
Completion of a satisfactory background investigation
Selective Service registration if you are a male born after Dec. 31, 1959
Work permit if required by state for high school students
DUTIES:
Please note that the specific duties and responsibilities associated with this position will vary based on the team or office assignments. The following list is intended to provide applicants with a general overview of the duties and responsibilities.
Plan and complete work assignments on time
Collect and analyze relevant information
Prepare quality draft documents
Communicate relevant and accurate information, clearly and concisely during formal or informal meetings
Collaborate with others to accomplish goals
Contribute to team efforts.
Use various enterprise tools and technology to prepare and share documents
Provide essential support such as arranging meetings, taking notes, responding to routine inquiries
Qualifications:
In addition to the Key Requirements listed in this vacancy announcement the Student Volunteer must also possess the following qualities:
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing to a variety of audiences.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to organize a variety of assignments simultaneously to meet deadlines.
A working knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
Student Status: Definition of a student - applicant must be enrolled in an accredited high school, technical or vocational school, two-year or four-year college or university, graduate or professional school. You must be considered in good academic standing by the school. Individuals must be taking at least a half-time academic, vocational, or technical course load leading to a degree, diploma, or certificate. "Half-time" is defined by the school in which the student is enrolled.
To be considered for the Student Volunteer Program, you must:
apply via the on-line application,
be a U.S. Citizen,
be at least 16 years of age
provide a work permit if you are under the age of 18 before you can start work
actively be enrolled as a part-time degree-seeking student at an accredited educational institution,
be in good academic standing, provide transcript (unofficial is acceptable) or class schedule
be available to work at least 20 hours a week
be able to start the volunteer position to work a minimum of 6 weeks (GAO will accept volunteers on a rolling basis with flexible starting and ending dates)
free from conflict of interest, pass a valid background check and willing to sign a nondisclosure agreement
continue enrollment in your program for the duration of volunteer service
Apply by:
Please carefully follow all instructions under the How to Apply tab to ensure you are considered for the position.
You are required to apply online for this announcement. We are unable to accept mailed or emailed documents. You must complete the entire application process, including submission of all documents BEFORE this announcement closes. To do so, complete the following steps.
Step 1: Click on the "APPLY ONLINE" button on the right side of this announcement. Follow USAJOBS' instructions to access your account and submit your resume. If you are not registered with USAJOBS, click on the "create your account now!" button to obtain access and electronically build your resume. You will not be able to begin the actual job application without first having a resume built (not uploaded) in the USAJOBS system. Resumes that are uploaded into USAJOBS will not successfully transmit into GAO's application system.
Step 2: Once you submit your resume, you will be redirected to the Career Connector website to complete the application process. If this is your first time in Career Connector, you will be asked to answer questions related to your eligibility for Federal employment. You will be able to update this information and save it to our account for future announcements.
Step 3: Once you have completed the eligibility questions, you will be taken directly to the vacancy application questions. Answer all questions honestly and thoroughly. Click on "Submit" after you have completed your application. Once you have submitted your application, you can check your status online through your Career Connector or MY USAJOBS account.
Step 4: Career Connector offers three options that will electronically attach your documentation to your online application once you finish answering the questions in the job announcement.
(1) You may select a document that you have already uploaded to USAJOBS for a previous announcement.
(2) You may electronically upload a document directly from your computer to your application. Be certain to review your complete application for confirmation the document uploaded and click on "Finished" to be returned to USAJOBS.
(3) You may follow the "Faxing Supporting Documentation" instructions within the online application, which will provide the necessary cover sheets for each of your documents so that they will be correctly submitted. The fax number will be available on the cover sheet.
Please note that each cover sheet and corresponding document must be faxed separately. Be certain to review your complete fax transmittal confirmation to ensure that all pages have been received.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you have multiple documents of the same kind, e.g. 2 undergraduate transcripts from different schools or 2 SF-50s, etc., be sure that they are all in the same file on your computer or in your USAJOBS profile before uploading them. If you try uploading them individually, only the last one sent will be visible in our system. Likewise, if sending them by fax, be sure and include both of them behind the respective fax cover sheet and send them as one fax. If you send them individually with the same cover sheet, each one will overwrite the other. Finally, if you upload a document, e.g. your undergraduate transcript, do not also fax that same document (or fax another undergraduate transcript), because whichever one you send last will be the only one that is visible in our system. If you have any questions about this information, please contact the person on this announcement BEFORE the closing date.
Your complete online application and any required supplemental documentation (e.g., DD-214, SF-50, etc.) must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of the announcement. It is your responsibility to ensure that all documents are received on time and that the materials are readable. Failure to do so will result in your application being excluded from consideration for this announcement.
If you are experiencing any technical difficulty with the online process, you MUST CONTACT THE POINT OF CONTACT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT BEFORE 5 PM ON THE CLOSING DATE. For all technical issues encountered after 5 PM on the closing date, please contact CareerConnectorHelp@do.treas.gov. Requests for extensions will not be granted.
GAO provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees (and interns) with disabilities. To request an accommodation, please email ReasonableAccommodations@gao.gov.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
You must submit your high school, college or university transcript (official or unofficial) or report card that supports the number of hours completed. If you are a first-year college student and do not yet have a transcript, you may submit a class schedule from the college or university's registration system or Registrar's Office instead. If you are submitting a transcript from a non-US educational institution, applicants must submit all necessary documents to a private U.S. organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials, commonly called a credential evaluation service. For additional information please visit http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/policy/ApplicationOfStds-04.asp
If you are a high school student, you must also submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor or school administrator.
In addition, you must submit the following documents:
On-line Resume
Answers to vacancy questions
A work permit, if you are under the age of 16. (Some states require students under 16 to obtain a work permit in order to work or volunteer. High school students should check with their school guidance counselors or other school administrators about the requirement. If your state requires a work permit, please bring it with you to GAO when you report for your first day.)
Failure to submit any of these documents within the prescribed time frame will result in the disqualification of your application.
Budget Analyst
There is a position open at the Congressional Budget Office as a Budget Analyst.
Description:
The Congressional Budget Office is a small nonpartisan agency that provides economic and budgetary analysis to the Congress. CBO’s Budget Analysis Division seeks an analyst to work in its Income Security and Education Cost Estimates Unit, which is responsible for preparing multiyear budget projections and producing cost estimates for legislative proposals related to education, income security, nutrition, and housing programs. The analyst will be responsible for preparing budget projections and cost estimates for some of those program areas, including elementary and secondary education, Pell grants, and some aspects of the student loan programs. Much of that work necessitates quick turnarounds, in response to the needs of Congressional committees.
The Congress relies on CBO’s work to prepare its annual budget plans, review the President’s budgetary proposals, and assess the budgetary effects of legislation. CBO’s analysts work closely with Congressional staff and agency officials; they have wide-ranging responsibilities and often play a significant role in the legislative and budget processes.
Qualifications:
Candidates for this position must be able to accurately interpret and analyze legislative proposals. A graduate degree in public policy, public administration, economics, or a related field is required, and some experience analyzing or working on education policy issues is desirable.
This position requires an analyst with a strong quantitative orientation, the ability to handle several analytic issues simultaneously, and the ability to independently complete written projects under tight deadlines. Strong oral and written communications skills are also required, especially the ability to communicate complex material clearly and concisely to colleagues, Congressional staff, Members of Congress, and the public. Experience using statistical software is essential (preferably SAS, though experience with similar software is acceptable).
Apply by submiting a cover letter, résumé, salary history, brief writing sample, and contact information for three references online at www.cbo.gov/careers. Recent graduates must submit an unofficial copy of academic transcripts. Only complete applications will be considered. Although there is no deadline, this job opening may be closed when CBO has received a sufficient number of applications from qualified candidates. This position is governed by the Veterans Employment in Opportunity Act, as made applicable by the Congressional Accountability Act, as amended
Description:
The Congressional Budget Office is a small nonpartisan agency that provides economic and budgetary analysis to the Congress. CBO’s Budget Analysis Division seeks an analyst to work in its Income Security and Education Cost Estimates Unit, which is responsible for preparing multiyear budget projections and producing cost estimates for legislative proposals related to education, income security, nutrition, and housing programs. The analyst will be responsible for preparing budget projections and cost estimates for some of those program areas, including elementary and secondary education, Pell grants, and some aspects of the student loan programs. Much of that work necessitates quick turnarounds, in response to the needs of Congressional committees.
The Congress relies on CBO’s work to prepare its annual budget plans, review the President’s budgetary proposals, and assess the budgetary effects of legislation. CBO’s analysts work closely with Congressional staff and agency officials; they have wide-ranging responsibilities and often play a significant role in the legislative and budget processes.
Qualifications:
Candidates for this position must be able to accurately interpret and analyze legislative proposals. A graduate degree in public policy, public administration, economics, or a related field is required, and some experience analyzing or working on education policy issues is desirable.
This position requires an analyst with a strong quantitative orientation, the ability to handle several analytic issues simultaneously, and the ability to independently complete written projects under tight deadlines. Strong oral and written communications skills are also required, especially the ability to communicate complex material clearly and concisely to colleagues, Congressional staff, Members of Congress, and the public. Experience using statistical software is essential (preferably SAS, though experience with similar software is acceptable).
Apply by submiting a cover letter, résumé, salary history, brief writing sample, and contact information for three references online at www.cbo.gov/careers. Recent graduates must submit an unofficial copy of academic transcripts. Only complete applications will be considered. Although there is no deadline, this job opening may be closed when CBO has received a sufficient number of applications from qualified candidates. This position is governed by the Veterans Employment in Opportunity Act, as made applicable by the Congressional Accountability Act, as amended
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Graduate Internship
Provo City has a graduate internship position open
Description:
This is an intern position in the Mayor’s Office of Provo
City Corporation. The individual
appointed to this position will be required to assist the Mayor and his staff
in a variety of assignments and administrative projects
: This work requires
remaining seated at a computer or desk for extended periods of time; frequent
exposure to computers, electronics, electrical devices, noise, paper dust,
toner, etc. Position may also require
exposure to high stress situations or environments, including, contact with the
public in confrontational or uncomfortable circumstances.
Qualifications:
Bona fide graduate student in Public Administration or a
related field. Must have strong
analytical and writing skills and be able to conduct research and exercise
independent judgment.
License: Valid,
driver’s license is required at time of appointment. Applicant may be disqualified on the basis of
an unacceptable driving record as reflected by the State Department of Motor
Vehicles.
Selection Factors: Thorough knowledge of analytical skills
in organizing data and preparing reports; and good computer skills. Applicant must have the ability to
effectively communicate orally and in writing; interact effectively with
co-workers and the public; be self motivated and exercise sound judgment; and
work independently.
Apply online at www.provocity.jobs or at the Provo City
Division of Human Resources located at 351 West Center Street, Provo, UT.
Human Resources Specialist/Technician
Provo City has a part time internship available as a Human Resources Specialist/Technician
Description:
This is a support level position in the Provo City Human
Resources Division of the Administrative Services Department. The individual appointed to this position
will perform duties in a variety of Human Resource disciplines, including the
following: provide administrative
support of city-wide training and performance management programs; maintain
online employee training records including verifying training, sending out
reminders and notices, keeping web links current, and uploading records in the
Human Resources Information System (HRIS); track and update position reporting
relationships for use in online performance evaluations; assist in maintaining
role based permission lists and access to the HRIS; assist in creating and
distributing electronic surveys; assist in collecting data for a variety of
research assignments; assist in collecting data for job audits and writing job
descriptions; may assist in other areas of HR including compensation,
classification, recruitment, benefits, and workers compensation; cover front
office as needed and perform other related duties as required.
Qualification:
High school diploma or G.E.D. and one (1) year of experience
in Human Resources/training or a related field that demonstrates an ability to
perform the work; OR an equivalent combination of education/experience
[substituting each one year of secondary education/training for six months of
experience].
License: Valid,
lawful driver's license is required at time of appointment. Applicant may be disqualified on the basis of
an unacceptable driving record as reflected by the State Department of Motor
Vehicles
Apply online at www.provocity.jobs or at the Provo City
Division of Human Resources located at 351 West Center, Provo, UT.
City of San Antonio Internship
There is an internship available with the City of San
Antonio
Description:
Under general direction, this unique position is designed to
recruit top talent and help develop future leaders for the City of San
Antonio. During your time as a
Management Fellow, you will spend twelve (12) months rotating between the
City's Budget Office, City Manager's Office and an operating department. This position provides unique access to the
leaders of the City of San Antonio and is an excellent opportunity to learn
about every facet of a complex municipal operation. More importantly, you will be given
important tasks and projects that develop your skills and make a difference to
the City organization and the community at large. Exercises no supervision.
This position is an "unclassified" position and
has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission.
This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be
terminated at any time for any reason.
Conducts budget
and program analysis, organizational and administrative field studies, and
statistical analysis of research data.
Analyzes, researches,
and monitors various financial and management reports.
May handle phone
inquiries regarding information concerning various programs from other
departments.
May be asked to
attend or serve on various administrative and citizen committee meetings and
City subcommittee meetings.
Monitors work
processes of assigned departments to improve operations while providing value
added customer service.
Performs related
duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.
Job Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree
from an accredited college or university with preferable coursework in
Business, Public Administration or a related field.
This position
requires a valid Class “C” Texas Driver’s License or the ability to obtain a
valid Class “C” Texas Driver’s License within thirty (30) days after becoming a
resident of the State of Texas. Use of your own personal vehicle may at time be
required and proof of Liability Insurance will be required.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
(The following items must be attached to your on line application)
Current Resume and
Cover Letter.
Two work or
education-related written recommendations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Previous experience
in local government.
Master's Degree in
Public Administration or related field strongly preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Physical
requirements include occasional lifting/carrying of 5 pounds.
Qualifications
Knowledge of
principles, methods, and practices of public administration, municipal finance,
budgeting, accounting, and research techniques.
Knowledge of
computer software and hardware applications.
Ability to
communicate by phone or in person in one-to-one or group setting.
Ability to analyze
and recommend solutions to management and organizational problems.
Ability to assist
in the preparation of budgets and accounting systems.
Ability to work
cooperatively with other City employees, elected officials, agents, or other
governmental entities and the general public.
Apply at:
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/sanantoniotx/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=1020520&hit_count=yes&headerFooter=1&promo=0&transfer=0&WDDXJobSearchParams=%3CwddxPacket%20version%3D%271.0%27%3E%3Cheader/%3E%3Cdata%3E%3Cstruct%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27CATEGORYID%27%3E%3Cstring%3E-1%3C/string%3E%3C/var%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27PROMOTIONALJOBS%27%3E%3Cstring%3E0%3C/string%3E%3C/var%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27TRANSFER%27%3E%3Cstring%3E0%3C/string%3E%3C/var%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27FIND_KEYWORD%27%3E%3Cstring%3E%3C/string%3E%3C/var%3E%3C/struct%3E%3C/data%3E%3C/wddxPacket%3E
Platteville, Wisconsin City Manager
There is a city manager position open in Platteville,
Wisconsin
Description:
Progressive, growing community in southwestern
Wisconsin-Home of University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Salary $90K to $110K
plus benefits, DOQ. Seven Council Members elected on a non-partisan basis. $18M
budget; 89 benefitted staff (77 full time and 12 part-time).
Qualifications:
Require Bachelor’s degree; prefer Master’s Degree with at
least 5 years municipal experience.
Desire a strong background in budgeting/finance, long range strategic
planning, intergovernmental relationships, especially developing and
maintaining community relationships. The
successful candidate should demonstrate high integrity, open and positive
communication skills, have a collaborative style in carrying out Council
policies, with expertise in developing and maintaining a customer service
organizational culture.
Apply at:
Send cover letter, resume, salary history and references to
Public Administration Associates, LLC, P.O. Box 282, Oshkosh, WI 54903; e-mail
paassoc@northnet.net; phone 920-235-0279; by March 18, 2015
Project Manager Internship
The Utah state department of commerce has an internship
position as a Project management Specialist
Description:
While the projects for this position will be developed as
needs arise, some of the immediate needs include:
1. Studying
important public policy issues, especially nursing education policy and
telehealth.
2. Answering
and creating a database of answers for pharmacy law questions
3. Improving
DOPL’s supervisor or employee training programs.
4. Evaluating
licensing fee impacts and policies
5. Identifying
and preparing ideas for outreach to different professional groups
Qualifications:
Individuals who have previously worked in this position have
undertaken important projects that assisted in advancing the mission of DOPL.
Each person has considered their experience valuable for their career. Of the
three individuals who have worked for me in this role during the past five
years, two of them moved on to good positions in state government.
Apply at: send resume and cover letter to tanya_harmon@byu.edu
Employment Services Coordinator
The City of Boise has a full time job opening as a Employment
Services Coordinator
Description: Develops, implements and monitors a streamlined
and friendly recruitment process while ensuring compliance with federal, state,
and local laws and regulations. Interprets and explains governing regulations,
processes and procedures to managers, supervisors, internal and external
applicants. Contributes to the development of marketing and recruitment
materials to attract highly qualified applicants in support of the City's
initiatives and organizational culture. Participates in career fairs and
researches and advises on the most effective and innovative recruitment
techniques for reaching a diverse pool of qualified applicants. Identifies
effective advertising platforms and manages job postings on various employment
websites, social media, and/or publications including professional
organizations for specialized, niche job markets. Develops recruitment contacts
and networks to enhance the City's ability to attract highly skilled
prospective employees. Develops effective interview questions to target great
employees. Works with department representatives to identify and follow
appropriate hiring regulations based upon the type of position, and supports
the online application system, selection, and pre-employment processes. Assists
customers completing applications, paperwork, background checks, and
pre-employment processes. Performs executive level recruitments and facilitates
interviewing and hiring processes for Mayor and Council. Tracks, reviews
results, and notifies Human Resource Director of incidents discovered during
that could preclude employment. Advises hiring manager of candidate�s
successful completion of background check. Develops and approves offer letters.
Creates appropriate forms and checklists for hiring process. Verifies
completeness and accuracy of recruitment files. (35%)
Performs position classification and analysis to develop
accurate job descriptions. Ensures information within essential functions and
minimum and preferred qualification requirements of the job description are
fully defined in a clear, comprehensive manner, and address the business needs
of the city. Analyzes position responsibilities to identify classification and
compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act. Administers and manages job
description maintenance system. Participates in compensation evaluation and
placement of completed descriptions. Participates in compensation surveys. (30%)
Participates in workforce planning and recommends solutions
to strategic and organizational issues. Provides guidance to managers, supervisors
and employees regarding human resources programs, and facilitates
interpretation and application of policies and regulations. Contributes to
leadership decisions through research and information assembled from different
sources to identify department and organizational staffing needs, and prepares
ad hoc reports as requested. Leads community outreach in employment areas such
as internships, volunteers, and veterans' programs. Administers and leads
special projects and supports administrative functions of the department. (20%)
Administers and monitors various city-wide programs ensuring
compliance with established regulations, policies and procedures, programs such
as drug and alcohol testing in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace
regulation, and Commercial Driver's License (CDL) regulation. Maintains and
audits I-9 files for compliance, retention and destruction. Proofreads material
for accuracy and completeness. Reviews processes and procedures to identify
potential improvements in overall efficiency, and compliance with department
standard operating procedures and regulations. Develops and conducts training
in areas of employment services programs, City processes, and regulations.
(15%)
Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description
restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities
to this position at any time. Total Percentage = 100%
Qualifications: Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training
Must have a bachelor's degree in human resources, business,
public administration, or related field.
Requires education and/or experience to attain the
following:
Three years' professional human resources experience in two
or more of the following areas: recruiting, job classification, general
business partner, workforce planning, employee engagement, or program
coordination; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Functional knowledge of federal, state, and local employment
laws and regulations; employee recruitment and selection principles and practices;
techniques and procedures of classification and compensation; program
development and implementation; data collection, analysis, reporting and
research techniques; principles and practices of proper and effective business
communication including accurate spelling, grammar and punctuation; software
applications used in spreadsheet, data analysis, word processing, report
presentation, internet applications, and publishing.
Ability to apply techniques of human resources management
and administration; interpret, explain and ensure processes are conducted
within governing regulations and procedures; prepare clear, concise, and
accurate correspondence, documents, reports, presentations and other
communication materials; speak to members of the public and other businesses,
both privately and publicly; make arrangements from brief instructions;
coordinate multiple projects through strong organizational skills with emphasis
placed on detail and accuracy of information; collect, organize and compile
data for a variety of reports; utilize interpersonal skills to create a
positive atmosphere; maintain strict confidentiality of work; exercise tact and
diplomacy dealing with sensitive and confidential information; communicate
effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job
performance; negotiate with others to reach consensus or compliance as needed;
display an attitude of cooperation and work harmoniously with all levels of
City employees, the general public and other organizations; complete
assignments in a timely fashion; understand and comply with all rules, policies
and regulations; maintain prompt and regular attendance; perform all essential
and marginal functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or
manager with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training
Bachelor's degree in human resources and professional
certification or senior professional certification, plus five years experience
providing professional human resources generalist and employment services or an
equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Special Requirements
All applicants must be able to successfully pass City of
Boise background check processes which include reference checks and criminal
history checks.
Applicants must be able to pass, or have:
Education
Verification
Working Conditions:
The physical effort characteristics and working environment
described here are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
Physical Efforts
While performing the duties of this job the employee is
frequently lifting/carrying up to 10 lbs. Also the employee is occasionally
pushing/pulling up to 10 lbs. Work includes sensory ability to talk and hear.
Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral
vision and depth perception. Employees will sit, reach and grasp. Position requires
hand/finger dexterity.
Working Environment
The work environment will include inside conditions.
Apply at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/boiseid/default.cfm
Under Employment Services Coordinator
Management Anaylst
The city of phoenix has a full time job opeing as a
Management analyst
Description: The purpose of the Court Operations Unit is to
research, analyze, compile and report information on a professional level to
the Presiding Justice of the Peace and the Bench, department management team,
and employees of the justice courts.
Incumbents perform comprehensive research and analysis on
complex departmental issues and special projects, prepare comprehensive reports
and provide recommendations to department management; Special project
assignments can include implementing case processing improvements related to
ICIS and EDMS; provide training in a variety of core business processes.
Administer and coordinate the learning management system (LMS) for Justice
Courts.
Qualifications: Position Qualifications
Minimum Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Public, Business Administration or
relevant field and two (2) years of professional analytical experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of the principles and applications of management
concepts and techniques; knowledge of accounting practices; knowledge of
Minimum Accounting Standards (MAS); knowledge of the policies, standards,
procedures, and activities of the Justice Courts; ability to research, gather,
organize and analyze facts; ability to establish and maintain effective professional
working relationships with other court and county departments, external
agencies, and employees; ability to communicate effectively. Knowledge of adult
learning techniques and faculty skills to include training and development.
Preferred Education and/or Experience:
Preference may be given to candidates with Justice Court
experience.
Apply at https://jobs.maricopa.gov
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