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DESCRIPTION Our COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL CLIENT's Technology Organization Customer Engagement portfolio is seeking an individual that has the ability to apply analytical skills to proven testing methodologies in order to ensure successful software solution delivery on a few of our highly-visible agile teams. The mission of the   Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst   is to ensure every software solution is implemented without defects for the Online Customer Care (OCC) web site suite of solutions.  The testing analyst works closely with internal technical teams, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and business units to create and execute functional, automated, and performance tests.  The QA systems analyst performs analysis of formal test results in order to discover and report any defects, bugs, errors, configuration issues, and interoperability flaws before authorizing that the solution is of sufficient quality to move to production.    JOB REQUIREMENTS Education BS/BA in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering, Business or related degree preferred.   Experience Knowledge/Experience testing with CSS (Customer/1), OCC (Online Customer Care) web site, or VRU (Voice Response Unit) or related customer service/billing applications Structured Software Testing Experience preferred Experience with automated regression testing, performance testing, and an application quality management solution preferred Experience writing queries preferred Experience with HP UFT or similar testing tools preferred Experience with automated regression testing preferred  Knowledge/Skills/Attributes Strong analysis skills with ability to identify and document test plans, defects, and results Meticulous attention to detail Excellent root cause analysis skills & problem-solving skills Acts with initiative, speed, and decisiveness Effectively organizes tasks, manages multiple priorities/details, and meets tight deadlines Learns quickly Strong oral and written communication skills Builds productive relationships with a focus on cooperation & teamwork Communicate effectively and timely with customers, management, and team members Displays “Southern Style”: Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance, and Total Commitment Display ability to work independently of direct supervision Understanding of SDLC and Agile processes Technical Aptitude  JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Developing test execution strategy and test plans after thorough review of functional and technical specifications Providing estimates through agile methodologies for thorough application testing Conducting QA reviews and produce application quality metrics Performing manual system testing and user acceptance testing for applications Ensuring required documentation, test plan and test result documentation for projects and initiatives is developed Working with program and delivery agile teams (developers, testers, analyst, product owners, and SMEs) to resolve quality issues Coordinate and support automated regression, performance, and load testing with internal technology groups Providing final signoff/authorization to move solutions to production Other Requirements Occasional night and weekend work may be necessary.     Our COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL CLIENT is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law. How to Apply Send your resume and salary requirements to MPN Diversity Recruiters at  Recruiting@mpnDiversityJobs.com . ***Qualified candidates only **** Open or Confidential Candidate Referrals accepted Call our office at 404-629-9323 or email any clarification questions.

NOTE: TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY, ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE AT: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alachua SALARY: $57,116.80 Annually Master's degree in urban planning, public administration, emergency management, business administration, fire science or related field, and two years of professional  experience in emergency management or related field; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Acceptable education/experience:  Master's degree and two years' related professional field experience = (8 years); or Bachelor's degree and four years' related professional field experience = (8 years); or Associate's degree and six years' related professional field experience =(8 years);  or High School diploma or equivalent and eight years' related  professional field experience.  A valid Florida Driver License  is required  and a Motor  Vehicle  Record that  meets  the requirements of Alachua County policy # 6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment.   If in the past 24-month period, the record shows more than 3 moving traffic violations, and/or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.Successful completion of a criminal history background investigation is required prior to employment. Applicants within six months of meeting the education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status. Must obtain the National or Florida Professional Emergency Manager Certification. (IAEM CEM and/or FEPA FPEM) within 12 months of hire date. The employee must be able to report to the EOC within 60 minutes of notification in order to open and activate the EOC in the event of a declared emergency.    Position Summary: This is highly responsible professional and technical work in assisting in the conceptualization, formulation, and implementation the County's overall comprehensive emergency management program. This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work. An employee assigned to this classification plans, organizes, directs, and controls the various activities and operations of the Emergency Management Division of the Alachua County Fire Rescue Department including preparedness, recovery, and mitigation planning. Work is performed under the general direction of a higher level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and the observation of results obtained.  Examples of Duties: Exudes a positive customer service focus.   Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with department mission and core values including:  integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication.   Coordinates and conducts planning efforts involving local agencies, jurisdictions and organizations; maintains and updates emergency plans; works to integrate County emergency planning with outside jurisdictions and organizations; ensures emergency planning efforts are in accordance with federal and state plans and guidelines; and ensures emergency planning efforts are in compliance with the current EMAP Standard. Coordinates the activities of County staff assigned as personnel in the Emergency Operations Center. This would include determining work procedures and schedules; issuing instructions and assigning duties; reviewing work; and conducting departmental training and orientation. Performs difficult and complex research, analysis, and report preparation for emergency planning. Identifies potential hazards present in the jurisdiction in order to develop effective emergency plans. Serves as principal planner for major program areas such as the Local Mitigation Strategy, the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, and the Recovery Plan. Assists the higher level supervisor with short and long-range planning for the division. Assists the higher level supervisor with budget preparation for the division. Responds to the County's Emergency Operations Center when required to coordinate multi-agency operations. Reviews emergency plans from outside agencies, businesses and other governmental jurisdictions, providing recommended revisions and additions to those plans. Reviews all continuity plans prepared by County departments/offices; proposes revisions and additions to those plans. Develops and/or assists in the development, implementation and maintenance of related computer programs such as: CAMEO for data on all county facilities; MARPLOT and Visual Risk for mapping; and ALOHA for real time event plotting. Conducts the hazards analysis of chemicals in Alachua County in compliance with relevant state contract(s) and the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act. Conducts annual county-wide Critical Facilities Inventory in accordance with State Division of Emergency Management requirements. Develops policies and procedures for the program's operation in conjunction with department director or immediate supervisor. Confers with the public on matters concerning emergency planning, both in individual and group settings, including making formal presentation to groups of citizens. Responds to inquiries and/or complaints regarding the operation of the program. Prepares grant applications for local program funding and coordinates state and Federal grant programs as assigned. Attends trainings and/or meetings at offsite locations, some of which may include overnight travel as required. Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES  Thorough knowledge of principles, practices and methods of local emergency management program. This may include contemporary principles, practices, and methods in as many of the following areas as possible; EOC operations, mitigation strategies, alert and warning, National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), continuity of operation/continuity of government, threat assessments, emergency planning, damage assessment, mass care planning and recovery planning. Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of emergency response and recovery operations to include Incident Command System (ICS) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). Knowledge of federal, state and local emergency response and recovery plans Knowledge of recovery guidance and practices for declared and non-declared disasters. Knowledge of natural and human-made hazards as applied to emergency planning. Knowledge of the traditional organization and operations of local and state government agencies. Knowledge of the laws and regulations relating to the practice of emergency management and planning; knowledge of state and/or Federal emergency grants and budgetary management. Knowledge of the use of planning and presentation software; knowledge of and ability to use computer techniques in public planning and management applications. Skill in the operation of motor vehicles. Ability to effectively supervise and coordinate the activities of subordinate employees.  Ability to carry out complex emergency planning studies and to spearhead the preparation and maintenance of emergency plans and working plans. Ability to analyze information and to formulate substantive policy recommendations based upon such studies. Ability to conduct hazards identification, risk assessments, and consequence analyses. Ability to express ideas and findings clearly and concisely, utilizing oral, written, and graphic techniques. Ability to train emergency management personnel, stakeholders, and other staff on emergency management practices, procedures, and plans. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, other employees, outside agencies, and the general public. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach and occasionally required to be mobile. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.   Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus associated with the constant use of computer monitors. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock.  The employee may perform field work in inclement weather and harsh conditions such as wet areas and dense brush with biting insects, venomous animals or irritating plants. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

NOTE: TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY, ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE AT: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alachua CLOSE DATE/TIME: Fri. 07/12/19 11:59 PM Eastern Time SALARY: $45,968.00 Annually Master's  Degree in  counseling, psychology or related mental health field  and  one year of mental health counseling and/or crisis intervention experience, or any equivalent combination  of  related training  and  experience.  A Post-Master's Education Specialist (Ed.S.) Degree is equivalent to the required education and one year of related work experience in suicide and crisis intervention.  Licensure in mental health, marriage and family counseling or any related mental health field is required within two years of employment.  Must successfully pass a Level 2 Background Check as specified by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.  A valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy # 6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment.  If in the past 24-month period, the record shows more than 3 moving traffic violations, and/or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position. Applicants   within   six   months   of   meeting   the   minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status. This position is grant funded until December 31, 2023 which is renewed or negotiated annually. Employees are eligible for benefits but have no rights to permanent employment.  Position Summary: This is responsible professional crisis intervention counseling work providing mobile response team services, and the ongoing development, training and support of the Crisis Center's mobile response program in the County's Crisis Center and onsite throughout the community. This is an emergency essential classification.  Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work.   An employee assigned to this classification reviews the daily processing of crisis calls, mobile response calls, care plans, follow up contacts and warm hand offs to community providers. Work  is  performed  under  the  direction  of  a  higher  level  supervisor  and  is reviewed through conferences, reports and  observation of the results obtained.  Examples of Duties: Exudes a positive customer service focus.   Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including:  integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication.  Provides trauma sensitive and strength based mobile response crisis intervention services.   Provides direct service through mobile response, crisis phone line, face to face counseling, through Crisis Center chat/text services as needed, on planned basis and in emergencies.   Provides clients and families with prompt screening, assessment, crisis intervention support, and linkage to community services.   Develops care plans for mobile response clients and their families focused on strategies to reduce individual and family stressors and for maintaining stabilization.   Provides care coordination by enlisting the consultation of psychiatric providers and other mental health/social service organizations and transitioning care via a warm hand?off when possible and appropriate.   Coordinates ongoing in-service trainings and debriefs for mobile response team members.   Ensures team compliance with policy and procedures.   Provides supervision and clinical training to graduate students toward their certification and/or licensure.   Assists all staff and volunteers, through individual and group conferences, in analyzing mobile response cases, client concerns, and the ongoing coordination of care, case problems and in improving their diagnostic and helping skills.   Informs citizens and community organizations about the Crisis Center's mobile response team, crisis intervention services and suicide prevention programs that are available to the community.   Collaborates with local agencies to coordinate client care as well as to develop and implement community-wide strategies to address mental health issues.   Collects and organizes feedback from each individual and family regarding the service delivery to improve outcomes of care that inform, individualize, and improve provider service delivery.   Provides in-service training for experienced workers in areas such as advanced mobile response and crisis intervention skills, new policies, procedures, and regulations including those related to trauma informed care, cultural and linguistic competency. Represents department in community or in interagency activities. Conducts and/or directs staff development programs. Continuously reviews current caseload. Counsels and refers clients to appropriate agencies or services in the community as appropriate. Supervises and continuously evaluates, assist, and advises crisis intervention volunteers, practicum and internship graduate students. Ensures the  proper  tracking  of  data  and   statistical  information  related  to  the  mobile response team program.   Provides after-hours on-call and in person supervision for mobile response team and all Crisis Center workers.   Informs citizens and community organizations about the Crisis Center's mobile response team, crisis intervention services and suicide prevention programs that are available to the community.   Collaborates with local agencies to develop and implement community-wide strategies to address mental health issues.   Coordinates and assists with implementation of mobile response program policies and procedures.   Coordinates   activities,   groups and    internal   projects   geared toward   personal and professional development of mobile response team, volunteers, graduate students and staff.   Drives a County and/or personal vehicle regularly to respond to crisis calls 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week; drives to offsite locations to conduct training and/or participate in outreach events. Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.    NOTE: These  examples are intended only   as  illustrations of  the various kinds   of work performed  in  positions  allocated  to  this  class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES   Considerable  knowledge  of  the  laws,  rules  and   regulations relating  to  the  operation of community crisis intervention programs.   Considerable   knowledge   of   current   techniques,   principles   and    practices    of   mobile response, crisis intervention and suicide prevention programs.   Skill in the use of personal computers including word processing programs.   Ability to work with diverse populations and demonstrate cultural and linguistic competency.   Ability to work with and counsel suicidal/distraught clients and work within a family driven and youth guided collaborative model.   Ability to function in a team setting.   Ability to train, supervise and appraise volunteers and students.   Ability to react calmly and quickly in emergencies.   Ability to coordinate and supervise volunteers and students in emergency situations.   Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.   Ability to   make    public   presentations   before   community   organizations    about   the program.   Ability to develop and   maintain good   working relationships with assisting   agencies, other County departments, employees and the general public.   PHYSICAL  DEMANDS: The  physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by  an employee to successfully perform the essential  functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach and to be mobile.   The   employee may   occasionally lift and/or   move    up   to 10   pounds. Specific   vision abilities required for this job include close vision, and distance vision.    WORK   ENVIRONMENT: The    work   environment   characteristics    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.   The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.   The Crisis Center operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and employees in this position will be required to work various hours and days of the week.

NOTE: TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY, ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE AT: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alachua SALARY: $57,122.42 Annually Master's degree in urban planning, geography, public administration, architecture, civil engineering, environmental science, or related field, and one year professional planning experience; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience.  Successful completion of a criminal history background investigation is required prior to employment. Applicants within six months of meeting the education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status.  A valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy # 6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If in the past 24-month period, the record shows more than 3 moving traffic violations, and/or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position. This position is a professional position to manage EPD's water quality and hydrologic monitoring program which includes wastewater treatment facilities, groundwater, surface waters, springs, and stormwater.  The selected candidate will supervise 2-4 employees and will be responsible for assisting with budgeting, hiring, and purchasing processes. This position requires extensive knowledge of Alachua County's water resources and the State's regulatory framework. The position is responsible for technical interpretation and reporting of hydrologic and water quality data and coordination with other agencies including water management districts, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and local municipalities.  This position requires experience obtaining and managing grant funded projects. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required. This position is in Environmental Protection/ Water Resources Division  Position Summary: This is highly responsible professional and technical work in a variety of County Departments.  An employee assigned to this classification designs and performs difficult and complex planning research; prepares reports; assists senior professional staff in conceptualizing, formulating, and implementing the County's overall Comprehensive Plan, land development regulations, and other departmental policies and procedures; economic development and housing program activities; environmental and transportation impact studies; developing and conducting research projects; supervising research project teams presenting research results and recommendations to management. Performs difficult and complex environmental trend analysis, performs difficult and complex transportation analysis, as well as detailed development plan analysis which culminate in comprehensive reports and presentations, as required. Work is performed under the general direction of a higher level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and the observation of results obtained.  Examples of Duties: ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS  Upon   declaration of   a disaster   and/or   emergency, employees in this classification may be required to report to work.   Exudes a positive customer service focus.   Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including: integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication. Coordinates and conducts extensive background research, surveys, and interviews and prepares reports on such areas as economics, the environment, land use, public facilities and infrastructure systems, planning law, urban design, social issues, and other planning concerns. Conducts field investigations and interviews. Makes presentations to other members of the Department, Administration, and to elected and appointed officials and citizens dealing with factual information and predetermined policy recommendations. Reviews and comments on site plans and development proposals for compliance with County policy and sound planning principles. These reviews may include Comprehensive Plan Amendment analysis, Zoning Application Process System analysis, and site plan/development plan/subdivision plat analysis. Supervises, as required, departmental research teams of lower level professional and/or technical employees.  Confers with the public on matters concerning planning, both in individual and group settings, including making formal presentations to groups of citizens. Compiles data, inventory, and tracking of the county's natural resource base. Performs on-site analysis of environmental or transportation impacts, responds to citizens inquiries and complaints regarding natural resources. Researches applicable federal, state, and local planning/regulatory literature to be used in the formulation of the Comprehensive Plan policy and Unified Land Development Code. Hires and supervises, as required, the work of intern positions. Prepares grant applications for local program funding. Operates, as required, motor vehicles (including departmental motor vehicles) in order to conduct field tests, inspections, and investigations to obtain data for use in determining code compliance and sources of, and methods for, controlling County-wide environmental pollutants, attending meetings, and site visits. Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency. This classification exists in multiple County Departments. The duties listed above apply to all SR Planner positions and the specific duties listed below are shown for each department/division. Environmental Protection Department/Natural Resources: This position performs detailed complex land use change, zoning change and development plan analyses that culminate in comprehensive reports and presentations used by decision-making bodies such as the Board of County Commissioners, the Planning Commission and the Development Review Committee.  Additionally, this position is responsible for the development and implementation of Comprehensive Plan goals, objectives and policies; land development regulations and environmental codes.  This position requires considerable knowledge about regional wetland and upland flora and fauna including rare and regulated species and their habits, and demonstrate a thorough understanding of environmental planning issues relevant to north-central Florida.   This position will complete site inspections utilizing a County and/or personal vehicle, review detailed development applications, coordinate reviews with staff members, write reports, present findings at official public meetings, and may assist with land acquisition and stewardship activities such as prescribed fires, exotic plant control, floral and faunal inventories, and environmental monitoring. Environmental Protection Department/Water Resources: This position prepares and implements comprehensive, water conservation programs for Alachua County; develops and monitors strategies and schedules for implementing water conservation and water quality  programs for Alachua County. Evaluates, measures, and reports progress towards achieving program goals and objectives. Develops and monitors budget expenditures for water programs; investigates, applies for and manages grant and cooperative funding. Represents Alachua County on local and regional water  committees, councils, etc, as assigned. Communicates the Board's water goals and objectives to the public and private sectors.  Considerable knowledge of Alachua County's water resources and the state's regulatory framework is required. Parks and Conservation Lands Department/Land Acquisition: This position performs difficult and complex environmental analyses which culminate in comprehensive reports, maps and presentations required by the Department.  The position includes coordination of activities for the contract Land Acquisition Negotiator with County staff; reviews and processes nominations of land acquisition projects and coordinates site evaluations; manages contracts for land acquisition services, appraisers, surveyors, and environmental auditors, and reviews work products; conducts land acquisition activities and supervises related real estate functions, including negotiations, development of conservation easements, and the review of title work and deeds; develops and maintains GIS and other data management systems to document and track real property interests; and conducts and documents field inspections to determine compliance with conservation easements. Growth Management Department:  This position performs difficult and complex professional urban planning services that relate to the County's comprehensive plan, land development code, zoning, development review, and/or intergovernmental coordination. This includes research and preparation of relevant data and analysis, review of proposed site plans for consistency with state statutes, the Comprehensive Plan and land development code, drafting of proposed policies and codes,  preparation and presentation of staff reports to advisory committees and elected officials and in other public settings, provision of information to groups and individuals about the County's comprehensive plan and land development code,  intra-departmental and inter-departmental coordination, and coordination with other local government, regional and state entities regarding planning matters. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Thorough knowledge of principles, practices and methods of comprehensive planning and plan implementation. This may include contemporary principles, practices, and methods in the following disciplines: land use planning, site design, public policy analysis, economic and demographic analysis, conservation ecology/biology, ecosystem dynamics, wildlife ecology/biology, population dynamics, botany, geography, geology, soil science, hydrology, water chemistry, and transportation modeling/engineering. Knowledge of zoning, subdivision regulation and other development regulations and techniques to include historic preservation. Knowledge of advanced technical skills in botany, ecology and land management, as well as familiarity with sound planning principles. Knowledge of planning research procedures in both written and graphic form. Knowledge of economics, government finance, political science, geography, sociology and environmental science as applied to public sector planning. Knowledge of the traditional organization and operations of local and state government agencies. Knowledge of the laws and regulations relating to the practice of public sector planning. Knowledge of the use of planning/development related computing devices and software; knowledge of and ability to use computer techniques in public planning and management applications. Skill in the operation of motor vehicles. Ability to effectively supervise and coordinate the activities of subordinate employees. Ability to carry out complex planning studies and to take a significant role in the preparation and maintenance of comprehensive plans and functional plans. Ability to analyze information and to formulate substantive policy recommendations based upon such studies. Ability to express ideas and findings clearly and concisely, utilizing oral, written, and graphic techniques. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, other employees, outside agencies, and the general public. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach occasionally required to be mobile. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus associated with the constant use of computer monitors. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The employee may perform field work in inclement weather and harsh conditions such as wet areas and dense brush with biting insects, venomous animals or irritating plants. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

IT Specialist (Sys Analysis), CG-2210-13 (Permanent) Chief Information Officer Organization Division of Information Technology Delivery Management Branch Business  Analysis Section Duty Location: Virginia Square Number of Vacancies: 1 (One) Open Period:  4/26/2019 to 5/10/2019   2019-HQD-B0174 WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Open to All US. Citizens (Applicants with status or those eligible under special hiring authorities, should apply under FDIC merit promotion announcement 2019-HQ-B0177. However, if you desire consideration also under this public non-status announcement, you must apply to both. Status applicants are current permanent Federal employees in the competitive service and former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility). Link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/531942800     2019-HQ-B0177 WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Applicants with status (i.e., permanent Federal employees in the competitive service and former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility); those eligible for appointment under special hiring authorities; and veterans eligible for a VEOA appointment. Applicants without status should apply under FDIC announcement 2019-HQD-B0174 to be considered. Link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/531944200   MAJOR DUTIES: Serves as a strategic partner with project managers, clients, and other technical resources in project planning from design concepts through implementation and manages and analyzes the business requirements of each project, or defined segment of a large-scale and technically complex projects.   Consults with customers to identify and clarify document requirements, identifies security and privacy requirements appropriate for each design and performs needs analyses to define opportunities for new or improved business process solutions.   Participates in and contributes to design discussions and reviews results and development functional requirements and specifications and creates and reviews flow charts, functional diagrams and descriptions to communicate functional specifications.   Provides input to the development of test scenarios and scripting based on knowledge of business areas and requirements and works with project managers to develop task orders for contractor assistance, document requirements, prepare evaluation criteria, and evaluate contractor responses.   Conducts cost/benefit analyses, feasibility studies and/or trade-off analyses and develops cost estimates for new or modified systems and provides input to formulation of project budgets, determines how new system or application will conform to enterprise architecture and analyzes the impact of proposed solutions across existing technology platforms.   Prepares business cases for the application of IT solutions including documentation of projects for Board review, as appropriate and develops, identifies, and recommends IT/business solutions that respond to client requirements and reflect the best interests of the Corporation.

IT Specialist, CG-2210-13 (Permanent) Chief Information Officer Organization Office of CIO Management Services Infrastructure Management Duty Location: Washington, DC Number of Vacancies: 1 (One) Open Period:  05/08/2019 to 05/22/2019 2019-HQ-B0193 WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Current FDIC permanent employees with competitive status eligibility in the local commuting area.   MAJOR DUTIES: Serves as a consultant and technical procurement expert to senior management in the procurement and oversight of major IT assets (software, hardware, and services). Provides advanced IT procurement guidance and support and executes urgent transactions via purchase card. Develops statements of work, statements of objectives, solicitation packages, establishes periods of performance, monitors budgets and expenditures, approves and processes contract payments, serves as contract oversight manager or technical monitor and escalates contractor performance issues for appropriate management action. Conducts market research and analysis to assess vendor services and product offerings. Performs oversight management and technical monitoring duties for contracts. Coordinates with project managers, oversight managers, and technical monitors in developing statements of work, statements of objectives, and contract modifications. Recommends the most expeditious method to proceed with procurement initiatives. Participates in meetings, panels, and committees where acquisition/procurement presentation is required.

Thomas P. Miller & Associates (TPMA), a growing national workforce development, economic development, and research and evaluation consulting firm, is seeking a team-oriented, driven professional to serve as a Director for the Economic Development Team.   The Director is involved in scope development, report writing and preparation, proposal and business development, business strategy activities, and staff supervision. The Director will work with the Vice President and President to pursue business leads, grow new and existing lines of business, and develop innovative approaches to projects, both within the practice area and as a subject matter expert across other areas of work in the firm. The Director will work within a project team.    Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  Works with the Vice President to establish, maintain and modify the staffing structure of the practice area as required to compete and grow the area's designated service lines. Provide oversight of the practice area's strategic, marketing, business development or other plans and reporting progress to the Vice President on a regular basis. Assign staff to tasks related to the development and implementation of practice area plans. Provide oversight of the practice area's achievement of revenue goals, utilization goals, subject matter expertise, and capacity to complete contracted and high probability work. Provide oversight of the practice area's active participation in industry-related associations, conferences, etc. within budget and tied to strategic and/or business development plans. Maintain an accounting of all professional credentials and association memberships held by members of the team. In collaboration with the BDAM Team, maintain a list of preferred subcontractors, including evaluation of their work and areas of expertise. Develop scopes of work and coach junior staff on the development of proposals, including scopes, project understandings, budgets and other elements of successful proposals. Lead Go/No-Go discussions in collaboration with the BDAM Team and Vice President. Lead and manage projects ensure on-time/ in-budget project completion. Directly and indirectly supervise members of the practice area team at multiple levels Other duties as assigned by supervisor.   Education/ Training & Experience:  Master's Degree preferred (public administration, economics, statistics or related field) Minimum 7-10 years of experience in economic/community development or related organization.   Skills and Abilities : Entrepreneurial skills and demonstrated leadership of diverse teams or groups Knowledge of the region's workforce development landscape and key players Experience developing strategies for organizations Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to identify client needs and develop strategic solutions Efficient project management skills to be applied in customer-oriented environment Strong interpersonal skills; possess the ability to communicate professionally and persuasively to many different audiences Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple deadlines   Salary and Benefits Salary for this position is based on experience of the candidate. Interested applicants should submit all of the following materials: cover letter, resume, work sample, and salary requirements. Please send materials to Mike Higbee, Vice President – mhigbee@tpma-inc.com .   TPMA does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual origin, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.    

Purpose and Passion • Comprehensive Benefits • Life-Work Integration • Community • Career Growth At Boston Scientific, you will find a collaborative culture driven by a passion for innovation that keeps us connected on the most essential level. With determination, imagination and a deep caring for human life, we’re solving some of the most important healthcare industry challenges. Together, we’re one global team committed to making a difference in people’s lives around the world. This is a place where you can find a career with meaningful purpose—improving lives through your life’s work. About the role : This Clinical position requires someone with a strong clinical aptitude that can work in a team environment. Responsibilities unique to this position are having a good understanding of the catheterization lab and being able to build strong relationships with the physicians and the staff. The Interventional Cardiology team with Boston Scientific is looking for high energy, driven, passionate people, looking to not just change jobs, but start an amazing career! At Boston Scientific, our products and technologies are used to diagnose or treat a wide range of medical conditions. We continue to innovate in key areas and are extending our innovations into new geographies and high-growth adjacency markets. In Interventional Cardiology (IC) we design, develop, and produce technologies for diagnosing and treating coronary artery disease and other cardiovascular disorders. Medical Conditions we provide solutions for include: Cardiovascular Diseases, Coronary Artery Disease, Acute Myocardial Infarction. We are able to provide a number of solutions to patients that include: Drug-Eluting Stents, Bare-Metal Stents, Catheters, Balloons, Guide Wires, Coronary Atherectomy and Coronary Intravascular Ultrasound. We have a robust product line and pipeline, and we will continue to make an investment in Interventional treatments. This Clinical Representative will have the opportunity to promote company products within a defined geographic territory. This will be accomplished by expanding usage of company products within current accounts in an effort to meet a sales quota based on company sales goals and to directly increase sales revenue of the company.    Your responsibilities inlcude:         Assist in execution of pro-active regional plan that involves clinical, sales, and service support to improve market share and increase quality of service to customers. Serves as primary resource for clinical support in the areas of case coverage, basic troubleshooting, specialty product usage and customer training. Attends cases in customer accounts and advises physicians on clinical attributes / techniques associated with our coronary products. Represents IC field organization during designated BSC clinic lab days. Educates customers on the merits and proper clinical usage of company products by giving presentations and demonstrations using a wide variety of formats and platforms. Provide supplemental training support during product launches and for high touch specialty products (filter wire / rotablator). Responds to customer needs and complaints regarding products and service by developing creative and feasible solutions or working with other related personnel to develop optimal solutions (especially training, troubleshooting and general case support for iLab hardware / IVUS). Responsible for consignment inventory tracking, semiannual audits, expired product and returns. Ensure timely collection, reporting of all required medical documentation pertaining to our procedural device operation. Fully support the Quality Policy by building quality into all aspects of the incumbent's work and by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements   What we're looking for: Basic Qualifications 3-5 Years with BA; 1-2 Years with MBA Minimum 2 years previous experience in medical device sales   Preferred Qualifications Previous Cath Lab or Cardiovascular experience. Strong clinical aptitude. Proven ability to take on a large number of accounts and travel. Problem solving and the ability to be coached and directed by other teammates will allow collaboration and success in selling IVUS, DES, balloons and the full bag of specialty products.   Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX)   transforms lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients around the world.  As a global medical technology leader for more than 30 years, we advance science for life by providing a broad range of high performance solutions that address unmet patient needs and reduce the cost of healthcare.  For more information, visit us at   www.bostonscientific.com . About us As a global medical technology leader for more than 35 years, our mission at Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) is to transform lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients. If you’re looking to truly make a difference to people both around the world and around the corner, there’s no better place to make it happen. Boston Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer   Requisition ID:  445272   Nearest Major Market:  Dallas  Nearest Secondary Market:  Fort Worth  Job Segment:  Clinic, Medical, Medical Technologist, Medical Technology, Ultrasound, Healthcare Apply now  

Purpose and Passion • Comprehensive Benefits • Life-Work Integration • Community • Career Growth At Boston Scientific, you will find a collaborative culture driven by a passion for innovation that keeps us connected on the most essential level. With determination, imagination and a deep caring for human life, we’re solving some of the most important healthcare industry challenges. Together, we’re one global team committed to making a difference in people’s lives around the world. This is a place where you can find a career with meaningful purpose—improving lives through your life’s work.   About the role: This Therapy Consultant position requires someone with a strong clinical aptitude that can work in a team environment. Strong sales skills are a definite need and the ability to be coached and directed will assist in making this job a success. Responsibilities unique to this position are having a good understanding of the catheterization lab and being able to build strong relationships with the physicians and the staff.  The Interventional Cardiology team with Boston Scientific is looking for high energy, driven, passionate people, looking to not just change jobs, but start an amazing career!   At Boston Scientific, our products and technologies are used to diagnose or treat a wide range of medical conditions. We continue to innovate in key areas and are extending our innovations into new geographies and high-growth adjacency markets. In Interventional Cardiology (IC) we design, develop, and produce technologies for diagnosing and treating coronary artery disease and other cardiovascular disorders. Medical Conditions we provide solutions for include: Cardiovascular Diseases, Coronary Artery Disease, Acute Myocardial Infarction. We are able to provide a number of solutions to patients that include: Drug-Eluting Stents, Bare-Metal Stents, Catheters, Balloons, Guide Wires, Coronary Atherectomy and Coronary Intravascular Ultrasound. We have a robust product line and pipeline, and we will continue to make an investment in Interventional treatments.   This Therapy Consultant will have the opportunity to sell and promote company products within a defined geographic territory.  This will be accomplished by developing new accounts and expanding usage of company products within current accounts in an effort to meet a sales quota based on company sales goals and to directly increase sales revenue of the company.   Your responsibilities include:         •   Sells products by scheduling sales calls to meet with current and potential customers to fulfill revenue and unit growth objectives assigned by company on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis. •   Develops and implements sales strategies by determining the relevant factors (e.g., product, competition and pricing needs) of existing and potential accounts to effectively promote the company's products to appropriate hospital personnel and physicians. •   Develops action plans (i.e., weekly, quarterly, monthly) by analyzing quarterly and monthly sales figures and reports identifying the needs of particular accounts and discussing issues with Regional Sales Manager to help the organization achieve its annual sales goals. •   Determines the needs (e.g., product and pricing), goals, product usage, and types of cases handled by specific customers by meeting with and asking in-depth questions of physicians and other hospital personnel to learn which BSC products can best address their specific needs. •   Observes actual procedures in the cardiac catheterization or electro-physiology lab and operating room of hospital accounts to gain insight into the specific nuances of each physician and each member of the lab staff. •   Establishes pricing packages by working with relevant BSC personnel to establish price points that address specific customer's needs while satisfying company guidelines and policies. •   Responds to customer needs and complaints regarding products and service by developing creative and feasible solutions or working with other related personnel (e.g. clinical research, pricing and/or marketing) to develop optimal solutions. •   Develops relationships with hospital personnel (e.g. through casual conversation, meetings, participation in conferences) to make new contacts in other departments within hospital and to identify key purchasing decision makers in order to facilitate future sales.  •   Educates customers on the merits and proper clinical usage of company products by giving presentations and demonstrations using a wide variety of formats and platforms (e.g., slides, transparencies, manuals) to secure purchasing commitments, often with the help of incentive programs and services made available to the account being developed.   What we’re looking for: Basic Qualifications 5-7 Years with BA; 2-4 Years with MBA Minimum 5 years previous experience in medical device sales   Preferred Qualifications A four year degree with a background in sales and a proven track record of success will help in making this position a successful team approach to selling in the catheterization lab and to our physicians. Strong clinical, analytical and selling skills are a must in this position. Person should have a proven ability to take on a large number of accounts and travel within a 4 state area. Problem solving and the ability to be coached and directed by other teammates will allow collaboration and success in selling IVUS, DES, balloons and the full bag of specialty products.     About us As a global medical technology leader for more than 35 years, our mission at Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) is to transform lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients. If you’re looking to truly make a difference to people both around the world and around the corner, there’s no better place to make it happen.   Boston Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Disability, Veteran   Requisition ID:  444468   Nearest Major Market: Phoenix Job Segment: Consultant, Consulting, Medical, Physiology, Medical Technologist, Contract, Healthcare

About the role: This Therapy Consultant position requires someone with a strong clinical aptitude that can work in a team environment. Strong sales skills are a definite need and the ability to be coached and directed will assist in making this job a success. Responsibilities unique to this position are having a good understanding of the catheterization lab and being able to build strong relationships with the physicians and the staff.  The Interventional Cardiology team with Boston Scientific is looking for high energy, driven, passionate people, looking to not just change jobs, but start an amazing career!   At Boston Scientific, our products and technologies are used to diagnose or treat a wide range of medical conditions. We continue to innovate in key areas and are extending our innovations into new geographies and high-growth adjacency markets. In Interventional Cardiology (IC) we design, develop, and produce technologies for diagnosing and treating coronary artery disease and other cardiovascular disorders. Medical Conditions we provide solutions for include: Cardiovascular Diseases, Coronary Artery Disease, Acute Myocardial Infarction. We are able to provide a number of solutions to patients that include: Drug-Eluting Stents, Bare-Metal Stents, Catheters, Balloons, Guide Wires, Coronary Atherectomy and Coronary Intravascular Ultrasound. We have a robust product line and pipeline, and we will continue to make an investment in Interventional treatments.   This Therapy Consultant will have the opportunity to sell and promote company products within a defined geographic territory.  This will be accomplished by developing new accounts and expanding usage of company products within current accounts in an effort to meet a sales quota based on company sales goals and to directly increase sales revenue of the company.   Your responsibilities include:         •   Sells products by scheduling sales calls to meet with current and potential customers to fulfill revenue and unit growth objectives assigned by company on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis. •   Develops and implements sales strategies by determining the relevant factors (e.g., product, competition and pricing needs) of existing and potential accounts to effectively promote the company's products to appropriate hospital personnel and physicians. •   Develops action plans (i.e., weekly, quarterly, monthly) by analyzing quarterly and monthly sales figures and reports identifying the needs of particular accounts and discussing issues with Regional Sales Manager to help the organization achieve its annual sales goals. •   Determines the needs (e.g., product and pricing), goals, product usage, and types of cases handled by specific customers by meeting with and asking in-depth questions of physicians and other hospital personnel to learn which BSC products can best address their specific needs. •   Observes actual procedures in the cardiac catheterization or electro-physiology lab and operating room of hospital accounts to gain insight into the specific nuances of each physician and each member of the lab staff. •   Establishes pricing packages by working with relevant BSC personnel to establish price points that address specific customer's needs while satisfying company guidelines and policies. •   Responds to customer needs and complaints regarding products and service by developing creative and feasible solutions or working with other related personnel (e.g. clinical research, pricing and/or marketing) to develop optimal solutions. •   Develops relationships with hospital personnel (e.g. through casual conversation, meetings, participation in conferences) to make new contacts in other departments within hospital and to identify key purchasing decision makers in order to facilitate future sales.  •   Educates customers on the merits and proper clinical usage of company products by giving presentations and demonstrations using a wide variety of formats and platforms (e.g., slides, transparencies, manuals) to secure purchasing commitments, often with the help of incentive programs and services made available to the account being developed.   What we’re looking for: Basic Qualifications 2-4 Years with BA; 0-2 Years with MBA Minimum 2 years previous experience in medical device sales   Preferred Qualifications A four year degree with a background in sales and a proven track record of success will help in making this position a successful team approach to selling in the catheterization lab and to our physicians. Strong clinical, analytical and selling skills are a must in this position. Person should have a proven ability to take on a large number of accounts and travel within a 4 state area. Problem solving and the ability to be coached and directed by other teammates will allow collaboration and success in selling IVUS, DES, balloons and the full bag of specialty products   Boston Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job Segment: Consultant, Consulting, Medical, Physiology, Medical Technologist, Contract, Healthcare

About the Organization California Environmental Associates (CEA) is a boutique environmental consultancy based in San Francisco, CA. For more than 30 years, CEA has helped transform markets, business practices, public policies, nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic strategies to achieve positive outcomes for the environment.  CEA’s Philanthropic Services group is a tight-knit team of fifteen consultants that supports the work of environmental foundations and nonprofits, as well as sustainability-oriented businesses. Our work spans several issue areas including marine conservation, climate change, energy policy, sustainable agriculture, land use and conservation, freshwater management, transportation, and wildlife protection. The geographic nature of projects varies, but most of our work is global or international in scope. With respect to the group’s services, our main functions for clients include the following: Program design : CEA frequently develops new grantmaking strategies for foundations as well as strategic plans for NGOs. Analysis and research : CEA specializes in producing neutral, in-depth analyses for our clients. We regularly blend qualitative data from expert interviews with technical analysis of large data sets and relevant scientific literature. Landscape review and program evaluations : Clients often commission landscape-level reviews on the state of philanthropic and NGO activity in a given field. We also conduct program evaluations for foundations, in some cases running monitoring and evaluation programs for them. Organizational development and support : CEA writes business and operational plans, and has incubated new NGOs, led the launch of international offices, and helped organizations work through critical transitions.  For a more in-depth description of our services and philosophy, please see our website: www.ceaconsulting.com . Associate Position CEA is looking for an Associate to provide support to the firm’s Philanthropic Services Practice Area. The successful applicant will be responsible for the day-to-day management of large and complex consulting engagements for clients, including large environmentally focused foundations, NGOs, and bilateral and multilateral agencies. The Associate will work primarily on a project supporting a new oceans-focused philanthropic venture. The organization is the brainchild of a Palo Alto–based family that wants to leverage out-of-the-box thinking, technology, and new inventions to dramatically improve our ocean’s health and the livelihoods of the people who depend on it. CEA’s work environment is collaborative and intensive, and staff regularly engage in travel, both domestic and international. The position requires intellectual rigor, independence, demonstrated attention to detail, and a passion for environmental issues. This exciting position will provide opportunities for interaction with key stakeholders and engagement with emerging issues in the environmental sector. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Participate in problem structuring, including work planning, issues analysis, process planning, etc. Conduct in-depth research and analysis, both quantitative and qualitative, using literature reviews, interviews with issue experts and stakeholders, and data collection. Draft and design written documents; produce clear and engaging presentations and reports. Interact with clients and manage project communications. Ensure quality control of outgoing work products and correspondence. Assist in marketing efforts, helping in the production of summary memos, proposals, and presentations as needed. Qualifications The successful applicant will have many of the following qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, master’s degree or MBA preferred At least two to four years of relevant work experience in a management consultancy, foundation, nonprofit, investment firm, or technology company Experience in ocean conservation, marine policy, and/or fisheries issues required Experience in the tech sector, engineering, and/or product development a plus Project management experience and a history of involvement in analytically complex projects Excellent writing skills Experience in excel or statistical software and graphic design experience, all valuable assets Ability to work under pressure and uncertainty, prioritize and multitask An optimistic, curious, and strategic approach to problem solving and interest in high-risk, innovative, and complex projects Comfort in a startup environment where ideas, systems, and structures are iterated, and trial and error are expected Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with senior management Foreign language skills a plus A deep commitment to conservation causes Compensation and Benefits The expected start date for this position is spring 2019. The position will be located in San Francisco, California. CEA offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience.  To Apply To be considered for this position, interested candidates must follow the link below to submit a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements: https://job.ceaconsulting.com/jobs/104776  Inquiries received via phone call or direct email will not be eligible for review. CEA is an equal opportunity employer.  

OUR OPPORTUNITY WHO you are: You are a highly-skilled architect experienced in designing and architecting super-scalable, highly-reliable applications built on serverless cloud technology.  You’re passionate about what you do, how you do it and want to work with others who feel the same.  You are a learner and get great satisfaction from sharing your knowledge and collaborating with a community of designers, developers, engineers and researchers. WHO we are (COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL): We are a research-based, not-for-profit and we are on a mission to help all kids learn.  This fulfilling purpose drives everything we do.  Our products touch the lives of over twelve million students across the globe and in nearly half of all schools in the US.  Our systems support millions of transactions and complex calculations every day and must be highly reliable, secure and responsive.  Your work will make a DIFFERENCE You will have the opportunity to participate in and develop solutions for the broader, global Ed-Tech community.  Your skills will be put to the test as you develop solutions to very complex problems related to scale, resiliency, and performance of an assessment platform that supports 13 million students.  In addition, you will: In concert with our Chief Architect, lead technical solution discovery across product and technology teams Collaborate with other architects to modernize our platforms Provide support to product design / build teams for solving enterprise-wide technical problems through application of prototypes and knowledge of software industry best practices Create architecture artifacts Logical Architecture Diagrams, Workflows, Data Flow Diagrams, White Papers, Presentations, etc. to effectively communicate solutions to varied audiences Mentor architects and senior engineers QUALIFICATIONS: BS degree or equivalent experience; Computer Science or Engineering background preferred 7+ years of experience as an architect in building complex, resilient and highly scalable application and platform solutions Proficiency and currency in multiple languages and programming paradigms (OO, Functional, Procedural) Experienced in Architecting and building highly scalable, cloud-native applications on AWS using services like APIGateway, Lamda, SQS, SNS, DynamoDB, and Kinesis Good experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) Able to inspire thought leadership in the team PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in Computer Science Experience with Data Science, Machine Learning, and AI Knowledgeable in the principles of Chaos Engineering   WHAT YOU’LL GET: COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL Total Rewards Working for a mission driven, not-for-profit also means working for a company that cares about your health and well-being.  Our COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL Total Rewards package includes competitive compensation along with the following benefits : Health and Wellness Benefits Medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance premiums are paid at 100% for eligible employees. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL also pays 25% of the dependent premium cost. Wellness incentives (reduced medical premiums) are available for those who participate in our annual incentive program. To make sure you have a variety of wellness options, our onsite employees have access to: Acupuncture Subsidized massage services Fitness center Lan Su Chinese Garden Annual Pass Benefit fairs Lunch & Learns Paid Time Off (PTO) Regular full-time employees are eligible to accrue 4 weeks paid time off during the first year of employment, 5 weeks after the first year, and 6 weeks after the second year and all years thereafter. Additionally, employees receive 9 paid holidays per year. Benefit-pay Eligible employees receive an additional $400 ($200 for part-time employees) per month (reported and taxed as salary), which is used to offset premium costs or items not currently covered. Group and Supplemental Retirement Plans COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL contributes 15% of eligible employee’s base salary to a defined-contribution 403(b) retirement saving plans. Additionally, eligible employees are auto-enrolled at 3% with the option to opt-out or change the election amount up to the federal maximum per year to a 403(b) retirement saving plans. Section 125 Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts Eligible employees may set aside money on a pre-tax basis to pay for out-of-pocket medical expenses or dependent/elder care—as well as parking/transit expenses. Life insurance and AD&D insurance Employees receive policies equal to 1 times annual salary ($50,000 minimum) for life and AD&D insurance. These premiums are 100% employer-paid. Career Development & Education Program COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL will reimburse up to $1,500 per fiscal year for full-time employees and up to $750 for part-time employees. College coursework, certifications, and tests from appropriate institutions or organizations qualify under this program. Perks Benefits for staff members also include localized perks, such as: Free onsite parking Mass transit passes Various retailer discounts It’s not just a job, but a career, with an opportunity to do the best work of your life and to make a difference in the lives of kids. How to Apply Send your resume and salary requirements to   Recruiting@mpnDiversityJobs.com . ***Qualified candidates only **** Open or Confidential Candidate Referrals accepted Call our office at 404-629-9323 or email any clarification questions. 

About the Organization California Environmental Associates (CEA) is a boutique environmental consultancy based in San Francisco, CA. For more than 30 years, CEA has helped transform markets, business practices, public policies, nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic strategies to achieve positive outcomes for the environment. Our work is guided by a deep knowledge of the scientific, regulatory, political, social, and economic underpinnings of our most pressing environmental problems. CEA’s Philanthropic Services group is a tight-knit team of a dozen consultants which supports the work of environmental foundations and nonprofits, as well as sustainability-oriented businesses. We assist with both short-term projects and long-term engagements. Our work ranges across a variety of environmental topics including marine conservation, climate change, energy policy, sustainable agriculture, land use and conservation, freshwater management, transportation, wildlife protection, and urban sustainability. While the geographic nature of our projects varies, they often have a global and/or international scope. With respect to our services, our main functions for clients include: Analysis and research : CEA specializes in producing neutral, in-depth analyses for our clients. We regularly blend an ability to conduct expert interviews on strategy and feasibility questions with a technically strong team capable of working with large data sets and scientific literature. Program design : CEA develops grant-making program strategies for foundations as well as strategic plans for NGOs. As above, this work requires understanding the programmatic and management needs of the organization, with an ability to work with experts to vet strategies. Landscape review and program evaluations : CEA regularly conducts landscape-level reviews on the state of philanthropic and NGO actors in a given field. We also conduct program evaluations for foundations, in some cases running monitoring and evaluation programs for them. Organizational development and support : CEA writes business and operational plans, and has incubated new NGOs, led the launch of international offices, and helped organizations work through critical transitions.  For a more in-depth description of our services and philosophy, please see our website: www.ceaconsulting.com . Research Associate Position CEA is seeking a Research Associate to provide support to the firm’s Philanthropic Services Practice Area. The successful applicant will be responsible for supporting complex consulting engagements for clients, including large environmentally-focused foundations, non-profits, and companies. The work environment is collaborative, and the position requires intellectual rigor, independence, demonstrated attention to detail, and a passion for environmental issues. This exciting opportunity will provide opportunities for interaction with key stakeholders and emerging issues in the environmental sector. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Participate in problem structuring, including work planning, issues analysis, and process planning Conduct in-depth research and analysis, both quantitative and qualitative, utilizing literature reviews, interviews with issue experts and stakeholders, and data collection Draft and design a range of clear and engaging materials for clients including: written documents, presentations, and graphics Ensure quality control of outgoing work products and correspondence Support project teams and clients with logistics, scheduling, coordinating travel arrangements, etc. Work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision, with the ability to anticipate team needs Interact with clients Qualifications The ideal applicant will have many of the following qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field 1-3+ years of experience in a role with comparable responsibilities; experience in a consulting firm preferred, or a similar field requiring a service-oriented demeanor and relationship management skills An understanding of, and passion for, environmental issues, particularly marine policy and fisheries, climate change and energy systems, freshwater management, land preservation, sustainable agriculture and forestry, and/or air quality Advanced proficiency with excel modeling Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint Proficiency with data visualization (e.g., Tableau), analytical software programs (e.g., GIS, R), and/or graphic design (e.g., InDesign) is beneficial Excellent writing skills Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with senior management Foreign language skills a plus, Spanish preferred An insightful, curious, pragmatic, and strategic mind A deep commitment to the conservation-related mission of CEA A sense of humor Compensation and Benefits The expected start date for this position is January 2019. The position will be located in San Francisco, California. CEA offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience.  To Apply To be considered for this position, interested candidates must follow the link below to submit a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements: http://job.ceaconsulting.com/jobs/104368 Inquiries received via phone call or direct email will not be eligible for review. CEA is an equal opportunity employer.

Hiring Employer:   Client Confidential c/o MPN Diversity Recruiters Employer Size:   Fortune 50 Multinational Corporation Group/Department: Digital Experience Analytics Solution Delivery team Job Type:   Full-Time, Contract-to-Perm Job Location:  Seattle, WA  (non-local candidates must be willing to relocate to Seattle) Job Duration:   6-12 months and longer Interview Process:   Phone/Skype and Onsite U.S. Work Authorization:   U.S. Citizen or EAD/Work Visa   Critical Required Skills: Data Analyst ( Adobe Analytics): 8-10 years Adobe Analytics/Site Catalyst or other digital analytics tools: 4-5 years A/B Testing: 1-2 years SQL: 4+ years Hive: 2+ years Excel: 5+ years

  Recruiting and Organizational Design Services Practice Area Using the deep professional networks and strategic insight developed through over 30 years of consulting, CEA has built a client-centered recruiting practice. Working in partnership, we help environmental organizations, foundations, and businesses build and expand their programs by hiring senior-level, executive, technical, and support staff as well as conduct special projects related to compensation and employee/stakeholder engagement. Additionally, we serve as a recruiting partner to clients with fellowship programs, placing over 100 students in summer projects annually.  CEA also provides organizational design, transition management, compensation research and analysis, employee engagement, and stakeholder engagement support to organizations establishing or expanding operations in the United States and internationally. Research Associate, Recruiting and Organizational Design Services CEA is seeking a team member to assist with all stages of recruiting and organizational design projects for prestigious environmental organizations, foundations, and mission-driven for-profit firms. This is an exciting opportunity to interact with leaders in the environmental sector, learn about emerging environmental issues and organizational structures, and be an integral part of identifying and placing diverse, qualified talent in support of our clients’ hiring goals. This position requires intellectual rigor, independence, demonstrated attention to detail, and a passion for environmental issues. Excellent communication and relationship management skills are required. The Research Associate will report to the Director of Recruiting and Organizational Design Services.   Primary Responsibilities Provide direct assistance to recruiting team members with research, scheduling, coordination, and document preparation to support all search activities Attract and cultivate top-tier candidates by conducting research calls and developing relationships with valuable candidate networks Review resumes, prioritize candidates, and respond to emails and phone inquiries Assist clients in developing and achieving their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) hiring goals; develop recruiting strategies to attract a qualified applicant pool Assist in research, analysis, and presentation of special projects such as compensation surveys, employee and/or stakeholder engagement surveys, etc. Assist with development of leadership transition and onboarding plans Participate as member of 4-person team reviewing applications, interviewing candidates, and placing graduate students in for-profit, nonprofit, and public-sector opportunities for annual, seasonal (December-May) project Assist with production and quality control of outgoing work products and correspondence: proofread documents for spelling, grammar, and layout, making appropriate changes; draft letters, emails, interview materials, and other written work products as necessary Support the recruiting team’s communications, marketing, and business development efforts, helping in the production of summary memos, proposals, and presentations; participate in networking and outreach efforts as needed Skills and Knowledge Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent 2+ years of experience in a client services, recruiting, or consulting role, or a similar position requiring a service-oriented demeanor and relationship management skills Excellent interpersonal and professional communication skills, both written and verbal Professional, and poised demeanor, combined with a flexible, solutions-oriented, entrepreneurial attitude Interest and/or experience in issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as they relate to recruiting and organizational design efforts Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage responsibilities on multiple projects, meet deadlines, and problem solve Ability to work both as part of a team and independently with minimal supervision Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with Tableau valuable Superb attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to keep calm under pressure, handle sensitive matters with discretion, and interact with a diverse array of people with diplomacy Foreign language skills desired A deep commitment to the triple win (environment, social, and economic) mission of CEA   Terms, Compensation, and Location This unique opportunity can be structured as either a regular, full time position (>30 hours/week) or, on an hourly, contractual basis (< 30-hours/week). CEA offers a salary that is commensurate with experience, and an excellent benefits package to permanent employees working 30 hours or more per week.  The preferred location is within CEA’s San Francisco, CA but, this role may be performed from any US-based location. There will be initial training in San Francisco, as well as project-specific, travel requirements in February and March.   To Apply Inquiries received via phone call or direct email will not be eligible for review.  To be considered for this position, interested candidates must follow the link below to submit a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements: http://job.ceaconsulting.com/jobs/research-associate-104221 CEA is an equal opportunity employer.

Employer: Client Confidential (Fortune 500) c/o MPN Diversity Recruiters Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire by Client Job Location: Atlanta, GA   POSITION SUMMARY: A leading U.S. energy company seeks an IT security professional to join an Insider Threat Fusion Center in a technical leadership role. The candidate will directly support the company’s efforts to address real and potential insider threats to the company’s facilities, personnel, technology, operations, and brand. The selected candidate will serve as the Fusion Center Team Lead charged with: 1) managing the analytical work of the team, 2) advancing technical capabilities, and 3) coordinating programmatic elements with other company stakeholders.   The Team Lead will leverage his/her background in leading others, managing technology/cybersecurity projects, program management, and cyber-physical threat analysis to identify and track potential insider threat activity, primarily using digital data sources. The successful applicant should have a demonstrable track record of successfully teaming with other organizational components to identify and mitigate risk in both the technology and human domains. The Team Lead will deliver clear and concise assessments, briefings, and reports to partners and executive leadership. The Team Lead will also need to understand operational risks at the corporate level and develop relationships across the company that will support coordinated response strategies based on the company’s Insider Threat Mitigation Program plan. The position will report to the Manager of Advanced Threat Hunting and Deterrence within the Threat Management and Intelligence Department.   RESPONSIBILITIES:   Spend about 50% of his/her time leading the Fusion Center Team in performing threat analysis, documenting and presenting findings, and improving existing methodologies for technical threat assessment Spend about 50% of his/her time managing the programmatic aspects of the Fusion Center, including IT projects to create new capabilities Lead the day-to-day operations of the Insider Threat Fusion Center Lead the deployment of innovative data correlation tools and practices Lead efforts to monitor and track activity that crosses risk thresholds and conduct inquiry to classify activity for further investigation and resolution Understand and utilize relevant data sets, analytic techniques, and visualization tools to assimilate and interpret sources from across the company and identify potential insider threat behavior Compare analytic results against known tactics, techniques and procedures historically associated with advanced insider threats Communicate alerts on potential insider activity to cross-functional teams Coordinate with working-level representatives to Fusion Center from key organizations such as human resources, general counsel, compliance, etc. for information sharing, situational awareness and determination of responsive action on insider threats Lead the implementation of workflows for insider threat evaluations Lead the production of defined-scope threat assessments to assist in mitigating identified insider vulnerabilities Manage data loss prevention (DLP) capabilities to mitigate corporate risk Provide operational and programmatic briefings to management Support definition, monitoring, and reporting of effectiveness metrics on an ongoing basis REQUIREMENTS:   Minimum BA/BS in computer science, technology, engineering or security-related field or equivalent experience Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional security experience, or three (3) years with Master’s degree Independent thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills Prior team leadership in a technology environment Experience leading the enterprise deployment of new analytic tools in an IT environment Understanding of best practices for detecting and classifying insider threats Familiarity with behaviors and indicators, both physical and information systems-related, associated with insider threats Demonstrated expertise using multiple analytic methodologies, programs, and tools in support of cyber and human threat analysis Preferred Qualifications Experience in security operations center environment Experience communicating with senior stakeholders inside and outside the company Insider Threat or Information Security certification such as ITPM or CISSP Familiarity with insider threat-focused tool sets Knowledge of best practices for tuning cybersecurity technologies to maximize probability of insider threat detection while minimizing false positives Experience using DLP and User Behavioral Analytics (UBA) tools Familiarity with global threats to the energy sector How to Apply Please send your resume and salary requirements to Recruiting@mpnDiversityJobs.com . ***Qualified candidates only ****   Hiring Company is a Fortune 500 equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Brenco, a division of Amsted Rail, Petersburg, VA has an opening for an Associate Enterprise Solution Developer. Brenco has been changing lives and putting careers on the move for over 60 years. Come join a team where operational excellence, employee development, and continuous improvement are key success factors. Brenco, located in Petersburg, Virginia, is the #1 US producer of tapered roller bearings in the railroad industry. Talented and motivated individuals will have the opportunity to do the best work of their lives with an established 60 year-old company.  What makes our workplace special is being an employee-owner, our active commitment to employee development and simply enjoying the view of our park-like campus with our scenic stream and fishing pond and expansive grounds which are home to geese year-round! With barely a 30-minute commute from Richmond, we are easy to get to via both I-95 and I-295. The ideal candidate will complete detail design phase of projects by preparing application specifications. Develop or enhance applications to meet dynamic business needs.  Perform complex configuration, change management and testing to support integration between applications. Drive integration between third party tools such as Fusion Lifecycle, Vault, SAP and SharePoint. You will work on multiple highly complex major projects requiring innovative, original solutions. Key Responsibilities: This position is responsible for the design, development, coding, testing, documentation, training and implementation of projects, programs, work flows, etc. Educational Requirements: Bachelor of Science Degree in Software Engineering or equivalent. To learn more about our openings or to apply visit www.amstedrail.com . We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.