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Jamie Cavey Lang

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Sara Burden

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Senior Associate Director, Employer Engagement (Career Coach)
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  • Tippie Technology and Innovation Association
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Insurance Sales Representative (REMOTE) at Primerica

Saturday, May 18, 2024
Employer: Primerica Expires: 11/18/2024 Job Overview:We are seeking a motivated and dynamic individual to join our team as a Remote Insurance Sales Representative. In this role, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive financial guidance and solutions to clients remotely. This position offers the flexibility of working from home while offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on clients' financial well-being. Key Responsibilities:Product Knowledge: Stay informed about various financial products and services available to clients, including but not limited to life insurance.Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong client relationships by delivering exceptional service, addressing inquiries and concerns promptly, and proactively identifying opportunities to enhance clients' financial well-being.Training and Development: Continuously expand knowledge and skills through ongoing training and professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices.Qualifications:- ENTRY LEVEL ( NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED)- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with clients remotely.- Comfortable with using remote communication and collaboration tools (e.g., video conferencing, email, CRM software).- Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and prioritize tasks in a remote work environment.- Relevant certifications (e.g.,Life/Health, Series 6, Series 7, ) are a plus but not required to start.Benefits:- Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives.- Flexible remote work arrangement with the opportunity for growth and advancement.- Comprehensive training and support to help you succeed in your role.- Access to a wide range of financial products and services to meet clients' diverse needs.- Collaborative and supportive team environment focused on delivering exceptional service to clients.Application Process:If you are passionate about helping others achieve their financial goals and thrive in a remote work environment, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Qualified candidates will be contacted for further assessment.We look forward to reviewing your application and welcoming you to our team of dedicated financial professionals.

.Net Developer at TekInsta Solutions

Friday, May 17, 2024
Employer: TekInsta Solutions Expires: 11/18/2024 Knowledge or basic experience in Visual Basic .NETExperience with OO development (.Net, Java, C)Experience writing SQL queriesShould be ready to relocate 

Data Intelligence Provider at Techsalerator

Friday, May 17, 2024
Employer: Techsalerator Expires: 11/17/2024 Data Intelligence Provider(Contract, part-time commission based only role) - fully remote About UsTechsalerator is a one-stop source for global data acquisition. Companies across the globe go on the Techsalerator Data Marketplace to buy and subscribe to different datasets adapted to their internal business needs. Our CultureWe are committed to creating a fun and supportive work culture that is rich in professional development and exceptional opportunities. We are interested in finding talented individuals who are driven to become successful in the data field. Throughout our company, you will find the guidance and support needed to inspire and challenge you to achieve success. Role DescriptionThis is a contract remote Data Intelligence Provider role in partnership with Techsalerator. This is an independent contractor job requiring only a few hours per week to bring an additional stream of revenue to motivated individuals. Less hours than a real estate contractor job, fully remote and with a recurring commission-structure. Be your own boss! The Data Intelligence professional will be responsible for selling data products and services available on the Techsalerator Data Marketplace to data buyers. What you'll be doingGenerate leads and prospect potential clients to expand the company's data sales opportunities.Develop and maintain relationships with existing clients to maximize sales revenue.Collaborate with the marketing team to create targeted campaigns and materials to promote data products.Conduct market research to identify new trends and opportunities in data sales.Customize data solutions to meet the specific needs of clients and industries.Negotiate pricing and contracts with clients to ensure mutually beneficial agreements.Provide ongoing support and assistance to clients to ensure satisfaction and retention.Stay up-to-date on industry developments and competitor activities to inform sales strategies.Prepare and deliver presentations to pitch data products and services to clients.Monitor sales metrics and report on progress towards sales targets to management.Continuously seek ways to improve sales processes and efficiency. Education and QualificationsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills.Experience in sales is highly preferred.Ability to work independently and remotely.Coachable, results-driven and high performer personalities.Technologically proficient.High school diploma/GED, Bachelor’s degree plus. Total CompensationThe compensation for this position is based solely on performance, this role offers exciting opportunities for performance-driven individuals. Unlock your full earning potential with commission based pay and bonuses linked to the achievement of performance goals. Join us on this exciting journey where your hard work and dedication are not only valued but also rewarded.First-year commission: Approximately $20,000 - $60,000. Second-year potential: Commission can soar as high as $100,000 based on performance and sales targets achieved.Abilities and Other RequirementsIn order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job the employee must be able to verbally communicate with employees, co-workers and customers online and by phone.Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.Techsalerator is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion and other terms and conditions of employment.

Engineer Intern at Leica Biosystems

Friday, May 17, 2024
Employer: Leica Biosystems Expires: 07/05/2024 Leica Biosystems is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we’re working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges.  We are looking for Four (2) total Engineering Interns (Software, & Systems Hardware i.e, ME, EE, etc.) for Leica Biosystems to support our Software Teams and Systems Hardware Engineering Team to work closely with engineers, collaborate across teams and levels, and interact with internal groups in engineering and manufacturing. This position is part of the Engineering Team located in Vista, CA and will be onsite at Leica Biosystems, our vision is to advance cancer diagnostics and improve lives.  If you feel you are a self-starter and want to work to build a world-class Engineering organization—read on.Leica Biosystems Engineering Interns will have the opportunity to improve skills in:Priority Setting—focus on what is most importantProblem Solving— identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutionsLeading or assisting in documentation, completion of projects, and/or process improvementsWork with our Software Teams and learn to:Implement Software tasks, coding and debugging software applications and experimenting with design elements. Understand the design requirements of existing products.    Develop new projects, sustaining products, and/or improving existing codeWork with our Systems Hardware Team and learn to:Perform system-level testing to produce data for use within design of experimentsEnter, update, and manage traceability system-level requirements electronicallyWork with the engineering team on other tasks, including but not limited to, machining, electronics, programming, and system-level design and troubleshootingThe essential requirements of the job include:Working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, related STEM fields, or equivalent experienceEither familiarity with Linux and Windows systems AND/OR some experience with programming script languages like Python, PHP, TypeScript, C/C++, C, ASP.Net, JavaWork onsite 4-5 days weekIt would be a plus if you also possess:Some experience with web development technologies like JavaScript, HTML or  CSS Knowledge of full stack software product developmentKnowledge of database systems like MySQL, MS SQL, Oracle, MongoDBKnowledge of Agile methodologies and principles, preferably Scrum/KanbanKnowledge of writing requirements documents and design specifications

Application Management Administrator at Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology

Friday, May 17, 2024
Employer: Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology Expires: 05/31/2024 Job Title: Application Management AdministratorJob Requisition ID:  37601Closing Date/Time: 05/31/2024Salary: $125,000 - $135,000 annuallyUnion Position: NoWork Hours: 8:30am - 5:00 Mon-FriWork Location: 100 South Grand Ave E, Springfield, Illinois, 62762Work Authorization: The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status and cannot accept F1 OPT/CPT. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future. Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. This position serves as the Application Management Administrator who will plan, direct, and coordinate professional staff responsible for major project development, testing, and implementation efforts proposed for the Department of Human Services (DHS) Business Applications; serves as full-line supervisor; coordinates work assignments involving all applications units ensuring that resources are being used efficiently, meets with senior division & program administrators (Steering Committee) on a frequent basis to discuss the status of work assignments and document issues that need resolution; assists the Chief Information Officer (CIO) in establishing long range objectives and priorities for DoIT/DHS; and Prepares status reports, issues papers, presentations, and other requested documentation in support of the applications area. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team! As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plansFlexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year3 paid personal business days per year13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years12 weeks of paid parental leavePension plan through the State Employees Retirement SystemDeferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement planOptional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx ****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Department of Innovation and Technology must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. Essential Functions25% Subject to management approval, serves as the Application Management Administrator for the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT), supporting the Department of Human Services (DHS):Plans, directs, and coordinates professional staff responsible for major project development, testing, and implementation efforts proposed for the Department of Human Services (DHS) Business Applications.Confirms projects are being developed within the scope of agency goals.Documents activities specifying time frames, priority tasks, and utilization of resources.Works with medium to large scale mainframe, web based, and data base related applications including but not limited to Java, J2EE, Java Server Faces, .Net and DB2-based applications, DB2 for zOS, DB2 for AIX, AIX administration, SQL Service, Cobol, IMS and Content Management.20% Serves as full-line supervisor:Assigns and reviews work.Provides guidance and training to assigned staff.Counsels staff regarding work performance.Reassigns staff to meet day-to-day operating needs.Establishes annual goals and objectives.Approves time off.Adjusts first level grievances.Effectively recommends and imposes discipline, up to and including discharge.Prepares and signs performance evaluations.Determines and recommends staffing needs. 15% Coordinates work assignments involving all applications units ensuring that resources are being used efficiently:Coordinates efforts with the other DoIT/DHS areas and with external entities that interface with these units and systems.Implements agency and industry standards to ensure compliance with IDHS schedules and priorities. 10% Meets with senior division & program administrators (Steering Committee) on a frequent basis to discuss the status of work assignments and document issues that need resolution:Assists DoIT/DHS divisions to identify high level projects and business requirements that align with the agency’s goals. 5% Assists the Chief Information Officer (CIO) in establishing long range objectives and priorities for DoIT/DHS. Assists with establishing staffing development and equipment needs, and continuing education requirements necessary to maintain production systems and professional certifications.5% Confers with the CIO to discuss the status of business application tasks, interpretation, and implementation of policies, procedures, and application standards and to respond to special assignments as required. 5% Prepares status reports, issues papers, presentations, and other requested documentation in support of the applications area: Communicates regularly with DHS divisional management & program administrators professionally, effectively, and in an understandable way. 5% Identifies applications area systems and resources and database and application management processes that are candidates for consolidation or movement to other areas within DoIT/DHS. 5% Keeps abreast of new developments in the Information Technology (IT) field:Continues education by attending meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products, vendors, techniques, and procedures.Attends demonstrations and exhibitions related to assigned operations 5% Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above. Minimum QualificationsRequires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college preferably with courses in computer science, operations analysis, information technology, management information systems or directly related fields.Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years progressively responsible administrative experience in computer-based Management Information Systems.Requires four (4) years of experience supervising a team of IT professionals in a large organization.Preferred Qualifications (in order of significance):Four (4) years of professional experience working with application management processes for an information technology public or private business organization.Four (4) years of professional experience working with project management processes for an information technology public or private business organization.Four (4) years of professional experience working with medium to large scale mainframe environment related skill sets such as COBOL, IMS and Content Management for an information technology public or private organization.Four (4) years of professional experience working with medium to large scale Web based environment related skill sets such as Java, J2EE, Java Server Faces, .Net and DB2-based applications for an information technology public or private organization.Four (4) years of professional experience working with medium to large scale Data Base Administration related skill sets such as DB2-based applications, DB2 for zOS, DB2 for AIX, AIX administration and SQL Service for an information technology public or private organization.Ability to analyze administrative problems and adopt an effective course of action.Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships.Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.Conditions of EmploymentNOTE: Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position. Requires the ability to verify identity.Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with the State of IllinoisRequires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check.Requires self-disclosure of criminal history.Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone, etc.Requires the ability to attend seminars, conferences, and training to remain current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to job duties.Requires ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds. This is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description. 

Quantitative Analyst at Bayview Asset Management, LLC

Friday, May 17, 2024
Employer: Bayview Asset Management, LLC - Bayview Asset Management Expires: 11/17/2024 About Bayview Asset Management, LLC Bayview Asset Management, LLC (“Bayview”), initially founded in 1993, is an investment management firm focused on investments in mortgage and consumer credit, including whole loans, asset backed securities, mortgage servicing rights, and other credit-related assets.  With over 1,550 employees, our corporate headquarters is uniquely situated in the beautiful community of Coral Gables, Florida, located near the shores of Biscayne Bay and minutes from Miami Beach. The firm has additional asset management offices in New York, London, and Geneva, and loan servicing and origination affiliates in seven U.S. states and Milan, Italy. As of February 29, 2024, Bayview managed approximately $18 billion in assets under management. About MSR Portfolio Management The Bayview Mortgage Servicing Rights (“MSR”) Fund along with its wholly owned subsidiary Lakeview Loan Servicing (“Lakeview”) is the largest of Bayview’s funds. Lakeview is the top servicer of agency MSRs in the United States, and actively sources new MSRs across its origination platform and bulk and co-issue MSR businesses. MSRs are essentially interest-only (IO) cash flow strips on underlying pools of mortgages. Like IOs on any other callable bond, MSRs are susceptible to prepayment and credit risk. Yet it is so much more than that – the MSR owner is entitled to many different income and expense cash flows. On a single MSR asset, we model and monitor over 60 types of cash flows. Your Role: Quantitative Analyst  Your primary role (80%) will be model developer. Model development is crucial in our MSR portfolio management strategy as the model drives all investment and portfolio management decisions. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Implement latest business strategies and model enhancements into production C++ model. Restructure and remodel the legacy code infrastructure (C++). This will result in a more maintainable infrastructure which can adapt better to the ongoing business requirements and will significantly speed up the model development process.Optimize the existing software tools and create new ones to speed up the model validation and running processes, so the end users can get the model result reports faster and easier.Help in moving the on-premises environment onto the cloud, which involves data, analysis tools, and model running platform (e.g. HPC on cloud).Convert the existing standalone tools (using Excel or Windows Form as the UI) to web-based applications, so that they will be more portable, and easier to be run on multiple computers instead of a single machine.   Your secondary role (20%) is a financial analyst who assists us in investment decision-making. We envision you to be more than a programmer and be someone who actively take part in the operation of the fund. Tasks include but are not limited to the following: Perform risk analysis of our existing portfolioMark-to-market and go-forward IRR evaluation Your work will be impactful from the start and will only expand in the future according to your strengths and aspirations. We are a small yet efficient team where we expect to rely on you and your expertise, as we do with all members of our team. What We Look For 0 to 5 years of work experienceCandidates typically possess an undergraduate degree in a hard science, math, computer science, engineering or finance. A Master’s degree is a plus.Basic knowledge in Fixed IncomeStrong scientific programming skills, C++ highly preferredBasic proficiency in SQL preferredStrong communication skillsAdvanced proficiency in Excel and VBAMethodical problem-solving ability with limited directionAttention to detail and analytical mindset

Advanced Energy Intern at TRC Companies

Friday, May 17, 2024
Employer: TRC Companies Expires: 11/17/2024 TRC is seeking highly motivated and diverse Advanced Energy Interns for our Summer 2024 intern program out of our Louisville, KY region. This is a paid position. Anticipated duration will be from June through August 2024 (flexible). This position has the potential to transition into a Full-Time role upon graduation. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Project Managers and Team Leaders and partner with engineers, scientists, and technologists.ResponsibilitiesProcess residential program applications utilizing SIR (savings to investment ratio) calculation tools to determine project scope(s)Support various project tasks including regulatory requirements/review estimates, research, procurement support, etc.Perform data entry, data management, data evaluation, and data presentationSupport the preparation of reports, plans and specifications for clientMay work on field assignments as neededWill be supported by leaders, mentors and teammatesPerform other related duties and responsibilities as necessaryQualificationsMust be at least 21 years old with a valid Driver's LicensePursuing Bachelor or Associate Degree in Business, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, or related fieldMinimum GPA of 3.0Has excellent verbal and written communication skillsPossesses solid technical and problem-solving skillsSelf-motivated, detail orientated personProficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)Honest, fun, hard-working and ready to learn and growExperience with engineering software applications (AutoCad, MathCad, ESRI, HydroCad, WaterCad, ARCView GIS, etc.) is preferred but not requiredEEO StatementTRC is an equal opportunity employer: disability/veteran. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

PIM Engineering Supervisor at Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology

Friday, May 17, 2024
Employer: Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology Expires: 05/31/2024 Job Title:  PIM Engineering SupervisorJob Requisition ID:  37825Closing Date: 05/31/2024 Salary:   $7,966 to $11,759 monthlyUnion Position: YesWork Hours:  8:30am to 5:00pm M-F  Work Location: 201 W Adams St, Springfield, Illinois, 62704-1874Work Authorization: The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status and cannot accept F1 OPT/CPT. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future. Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. This position serves as the Personal Information Management (PIM) Engineering Supervisor providing direction, support, and project leadership for department staff. In this position you will organize, direct, and control the activities with a highly functional support team in the analysis, design, development, and implementation of the various PIM solutions and applications. The ideal candidate will work closely with DoIT senior leadership to ensure that DoIT’s overall goals and objectives are met. The PIM Engineering Supervisor will establish and maintain policies, procedures, and standards in the pursuit of continuous service improvements. This role is both challenging and exciting as there are many platforms maintained by DoIT PIM that require an energized and dynamic person to motivate and lead the team. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team! As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year3 paid personal business days per year13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years12 weeks of paid parental leavePension plan through the State Employees Retirement SystemDeferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement planOptional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspxEssential Functions30%  Under general direction, serves as the Personal Information Management (PIM) Engineering Supervisor for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT):Provides direction, support, and project leadership to the PIM Engineering staff.Plans, organizes, directs, and controls the activities of the engaged in the analysis, design, development, and implementation of the various PIM solutions and applications.Manages utilization of modern technology in the management and development of existing and new solutions including Enterprise email applications such as Microsoft veO365, Mobile Device Management (MDM), including Apple iPhone, iPads, MAC, and Android devices.Researches new technologies, products, and versions to keep PIM solutions at a highly technical level to remain current with industry standards and technologies.Collaborates with the PIM Operations Unit to assist with planning, organizing, and controlling activities of the section.Interacts and collaborates with the DoIT teams.Utilizes Electronically Stored Information (ESI) including data storage, archiving, data retrieval, and ESI request fulfillment (FOIA, investigative, etc.) in performance of duties.Manages and supports an enterprise ‘fax to email’ system and list server mass emailing systems.Utilizes email routing protocols, mail flow hub transfer concepts, and email secure message security utilizing Cisco Email Security Appliances (ESA’s) in performance of duties. 20%  Establishes and maintains policies, procedures, and standards for the PIM related solutions:Manages and implements the business continuity and disaster recovery plans for PIM related services.Collects, organizes, creates, and maintains the monthly PIM metric documentation used for business services billing and for agency service level reporting.Establishes other related documentation for the PIM solutions. 20%  Creates, submits, evaluates, and oversees the completion of PIM related procurements, which include request for proposals and information for proposals:Collaborates with other DoIT procurement, legal, and fiscal teams to accomplish the procurements.Maintains and renews the annual maintenance contracts for the PIM related solutions.Procures PIM related hardware and software.Collaborates with and maintains vendor relationships to include development, procurement, and implementation of goods and services. 15%  Serves as working supervisor:Assigns and reviews work.Provides guidance and training to assigned staff.Counsels staff regarding work performance.Reassigns staff to meet day to day operating needs.Establishes annual goals and objectives.Approves time off.Prepares and signs performance evaluations. 10%  Communicates and collaborates with the DoIT teams to accomplish the vision, goals, and objectives of the agency and the team:Communicates, collaborates, and corresponds with DoIT managed agency IT staff and CIO’s.Communicates, establishes relationships, and conducts technical information meetings with vendors to ensure the agency is receiving quality support, products, and solutions. 5%  Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.Minimum QualificationsRequires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with course work in computer science or directly related fields.Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in computer science or related field.Specialized SkillsRequires three (3) years of professional experience in systems development activities involving utilization of project management methods in supporting a large enterprise Microsoft O365 Exchange email platform.Requires three (3) years of progressively responsible professional administrative experience in a public or private business IT organization managing highly technical professional IT staff.Requires three (3) years of professional experience in planning, organizing, and directing and establishing controls in the analysis, design, development and implementation of information technology solutions and applications.Preferred QualificationsThree (3) years of professional experience in systems development activities involving utilization of project management methods in supporting a large enterprise Microsoft O365 Exchange email platform.Three (3) years of progressively responsible professional administrative experience in a public or private business IT organization managing highly technical professional IT staff.Three (3) years of professional experience in planning, organizing, and directing and establishing controls in the analysis, design, development and implementation of information technology solutions and applications.Three (3) years professional experience in vendor relationship management to include development, procurement, and implementation of goods and services related to PIM hardware and software.Three (3) years of professional experience in administrative support and advanced understanding of email routing protocols, mail flow hub transfer concepts, and email secure message security utilizing Cisco Email Security Appliances (ESA’s).Three (3) years of professional experience providing administrative support for enterprise Mobile Device Management (MDM) including Apple iPhone, iPads, MAC, and Android devices.Extensive knowledge of Electronically Stored Information (ESI) including data storage, and archiving, data retrieval, and ESI request fulfillment (FOIA, investigative, etc.)Ability to communicate and collaborate with the team to accomplish the agency vision, establish goals, assign, and manage work assignments, conduct hiring and performance appraisals.Ability to analyze data logically and recommend an effective course of action.Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.Conditions of EmploymentNOTE: Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position.Requires the ability to verify identity.Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with the State of IllinoisRequires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check.Requires self-disclosure of criminal history.Requires the ability to work outside of normal hours to meet deadlines.Requires the ability to serve in an on-call capacity.Requires the ability to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, short notice, evenings, weekends, and holidays.Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone, etc.Requires the ability to attend seminars, conferences, and training to remain current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to job duties.Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds. This is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.About the AgencyThe Department of Innovation & Technology (DolT) is the state's IT agency delivering an enterprise approach to statewide technology, innovation, and telecommunication services, as well as policy and standards development, lifecycle investment planning, and cybersecurity services. With over 1,500 employees, DolT delivers IT services and innovative solutions to customer agencies to improve services provided to Illinois residents, DolT offers employees the opportunity to advance their careers, develop new skills and reach their potential, both personally and professionally. DoIT is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement. In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation.

Telecommunications Endpoint Professional at South Dakota State Government

Friday, May 17, 2024
Employer: South Dakota State Government Expires: 06/13/2024  Job ID: 27013Agency: Bureau of Information and TelecommunicationsLocation: Pierre, Rapid City, or Sioux FallsSalary: $63,913.68 - $79,886.88/annually, depending on experienceClosing Date: 6/13/24This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Bureau of Information & Telecommunications. For more information on the Bureau of Information & Telecommunications, please visit http://bit.sd.gov.This position reviews, analyzes, and engineers effective, modern workplace technologies supporting our customer endpoint systems. Employees partner with the Endpoint Professional, division leadership, and Service Delivery staff to modernize technology and drive efficiencies across a broad base of endpoint technologies, including Windows PC’s, Macs, Internet of Things devices, workstation provisioning, software and configuration deployment, printers, accessories, and peripherals. The position evaluates hardware and software solutions to find opportunities for new or improved IT services. Other skill sets include software package deployment, PowerShell, project management, and remote system management.The Ideal Candidate Will Have:a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Technology Engineering, or related field preferred but not required;an understanding of IT Service Management and ITIL concepts;excellent customer facing skills, comfortable working with different levels of staff;a drive to learn;excellent critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills.Knowledge of:operating systems and end-user compute hardware;remote system management tools and practices, including Microsoft InTune and Ivanti;IT asset system management practices;endpoint management trends and best practices;virtualization, networking, and/or cloud services;IT security trends and best practices;PowerShell scripting;automation tools.Ability to:conceptualize and implement systems within broad technical or structural frameworks;partner with leadership and Service Delivery to analyze, redesign, and modernize technology and drive efficiencies;think in a technically creative manner with an open mind;research, evaluate, and implement new technologies with enthusiasm;coordinate activities and communicate effectively with clients, peers, and contractors;work with other technology disciplines and teams to ensure any issues are resolved;collect and provide feedback on platform capabilities and limitations;interact with vendors of assigned system components for technical support within existing vendor agreements;research and evaluate hardware and software for solutions to issues and challenges, and opportunities for IT services;diagnose and resolve system problems;work on large / complex system deployment projects in a team environment;work closely with system users in the identification and resolution of user problems and concerns for complex projects;design, configure, implement, and maintain system security strategies, policies, and procedures;engage in long-term strategic planning regarding endpoint development and integration;create and maintain documentation on standard operating procedures and system designs.This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.The State of South Dakota offers employer paid health insurance plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.Must apply online:  https://sodakprod-lm01.cloud.infor.com:1443/lmghr/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=PT1You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.South Dakota Bureau of Human ResourcesTelephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.ushttp://bhr.sd.gov/workforus"An Equal Opportunity Employer" 

Input Services Support Supervisor at Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology

Friday, May 17, 2024
Employer: Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology Expires: 05/31/2024 Job Title: Input Services Support SupervisorJob Requisition ID:  37811Closing Date: 5/31/2024Salary:   $7,966 - $11,759 MonthlyUnion Position: YesWork Hours:  4PM- 12AM; M-F  Work Location: 120 W Jefferson St Springfield, IL 62702-5170  Work Authorization: The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status and cannot accept F1 OPT/CPT. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future. Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. This position serves as the Input Services Support Supervisor planning, assigning and directing the investigation of and resolution of errors and discrepancies encountered on the shift utilizing available methods such as mainframe-based software, COBOL, and utility statements and parameters. In this role you will oversee and participate in coordinating tickets and responses utilizing Helpdesk tools such as Service Now. In addition, you will serve as a supervisor managing and directing technical staff. This position also provides professional information, training, and problem-solving assistance to users state-wide through phone support. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!  As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including: Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plansFlexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year3 paid personal business days per year13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years12 weeks of paid parental leavePension plan through the State Employees Retirement SystemDeferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan.Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx Essential Functions30% Under general direction, serves as the Input Services Support Supervisor for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT):  Plans, assigns, and directs the investigation of and resolution of errors and discrepancies encountered on the shift utilizing available methods such as mainframe-based software, COBOL, and utility statements and parameters.Interfaces with professional technical personnel within the Enterprise Infrastructure, as well as DoIT supported agencies.Research’s improvements and upgrades to current procedures.Writes complex procedures, directives, and instructions in a complete and concise manner.Provides documentation and detailed updates to EPOS Input/Output Production Control Manager.Communicates effectively with staff at all levels.Maintains shift work documentation.Plans and coordinates training for the shift.Oversees after hours helpdesk functions.Oversees and participates in coordinating tickets and responses utilizing Helpdesk tools such as Service Now.Serves as an escalation point for both Input Services and afterhours Helpdesk teams. 25% Establishes daily work priorities:   Manages and directs technical staff and monitors to ensure daily batch processing schedules are completed accurately and timely over various platforms using extensive knowledge of Job Control Language (JCL) TSO and ISPF automated job scheduler software (such as but not limited to CA-Scheduler or Zeke) and available software applications and system command structures such as, but not limited to Cornerstone, JES2, SharePoint, Word, and Excel.Provides professional information, training, and problem-solving assistance to users state-wide through phone support.Escalates issues to EPOS supervisor in the event of unplanned outages or high priority issues.Reviews Service Level Agreements (SLA) and monitors any outstanding issues to ensure they are met.Documents and updates aging tickets with accurate information around delays.Maintains and provides documentation to supervisor for progressive discipline.Attends manager meetings as requested. 20% Serves as working supervisor:  Assigns and reviews work.Provides guidance and training to assigned staff.Counsels staff regarding work performance.Requests and assigns overtime.Establishes annual shift goals and objectives.Approves time off.Prepares and signs performance evaluations. 10% Works with EPOS manager to develop and implement projects to enhance unit service capabilities using documentation, spreadsheets, and other tools such as Portal, Teams, and SharePoint:   Stays current with available Input processing procedures and changes, workflows, and changes in schedules that impact normal operations. 5% Ensures all hardware and software access connectivity needs for the shift are met.   Keeps current hardware, software, and shift access inventory for shift.Monitors and ensures Department work rules, procedures and security measures are followed at all times. 5% Keeps abreast of new developments in the Information Technology and system operations field:   Continues education by attending meetings, training sessions, seminars and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products, vendors, techniques and procedures.Attends demonstrations and exhibitions related to assigned operations as requested by to EPOS Manager. 5% Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.Minimum Qualifications1.    Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college preferably with coursework in Management Information Systems, Data Processing or Telecommunications.2.    Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in management information systems, data processing or telecommunications in a public or business organization Specialized Skills1.    Requires three (3) years of professional experience overseeing or working with an IT related Helpdesk and related ticketing system.Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance):1.    Three (3) years of professional experience overseeing or working with an IT related Helpdesk and related ticketing system.2.    Three (3) years of professional supervisory experience in a computer or data processing related environment. 3.    Three (3) years of professional experience with Mainframe environments utilizing Job Control Language (JCL), TSO and ISPF automated job scheduler software (such as but not limited to CA-Scheduler or Zeke). 4.    Three (3) years of professional experience with Service Now or other IT Service Management tools to process daily incidents and requests for IT services.5.    Three (3) years of professional experience writing complex procedures, directives, or instructions in a complete and concise manner.6.    Extensive knowledge of a multi-platform system operation.7.    Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook.8.    Developed verbal and written communication skills to present training and guidance to others with clarity and precision.9.    Ability to create and manage employee schedules, including overtime and time-off to ensure necessary coverage.10.    Ability to gain and maintain effective working relationships with associates, clients and others.Conditions Of EmploymentNOTE: Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position.  1.    Requires the ability to verify identity.2.    Requires employment authorization to accept permanent employment, full-time position with the State of Illinois. 3.    Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check4.     Requires self-disclosure of criminal history. 5.    Requires the ability to travel. 6.    Requires ability to work overtime and/or serve in an on-call capacity. 7.    Requires the ability to work outside of normal hours to meet deadlines. 8.    Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone, etc.  9.    Requires the ability to attend seminars, conferences, and training to remain current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to job duties. 10.    Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds This is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.

EUC ITSM Administrator at Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology

Friday, May 17, 2024
Employer: Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology Expires: 05/31/2024 Job Title: End User Computing (EUC) Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) AdministratorJob Requisition ID:  37706Closing Date/Time: 5/31/2024Salary:   $7,966 - $11,759 monthly  Union Position:  YesWork Hours:  8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Monday - Friday)  Work Location: 5300 S 6th St, Springfield, Illinois, 62703  Work Authorization: The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status and cannot accept F1 OPT/CPT. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future. Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment.  This position serves as the End User Computing (EUC) Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) Administrator managing multiple complex and technical personal computing service demand and delivery functions for the Department of Innovation & Technology. In this role you will provide technical and creative design input to assist developers with the configuration and maintaining of the EUC ITSM system platform. In addition, you will serve as a Project Lead for medium to large scale internal/external projects, with relation to planning and support of end user PC computing devices. This position also provides strategic guidance, oversight, and ITSM training. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team! As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plansFlexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year3 paid personal business days per year13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years12 weeks of paid parental leavePension plan through the State Employees Retirement SystemDeferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement planOptional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibilityFor more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx   Essential Functions30%  Under general direction, serves as the End User Computing (EUC) Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) Administrator, managing multiple complex and technical personal computing service demand and delivery functions for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT): Develops and maintains Information Technology Service Management functions.Provides recommendation for improved technical operations and administrative practices and methodologies.Provides guidance and direction to EUC Managers on the use of SharePoint Deployment Schedule and ITSM Reports to ensure compliance with operating standards and product functionality.Provides technical and creative design input to assist developers with the configuration, integration and maintenance of the EUC ITSM system platform.Collaborates with the development team, stakeholders, and process owners for platform upgrades/functional updates, enhancements, stories, day to day technical administration, issue/problem resolution support, and performing validation/testing.Develops and writes catalog design documents, conducts catalog editing, designs tasking workflows, and creates enhancements and modifications for EUC ITSM platform catalog items.Maintains and develops the PC Refresh Planning report dashboard and PC Aging report for upper-level management and makes recommendations for enhancements.Provides metrics and analysis of service delivery via integration of service management records and deployment schedule data.Estimates and budgets for future needs and cost of equipment, supplies, and services and makes recommendations to supervisor. 25%  Performs complex professional and advisory ITSM functions: Serves as logistical advisor for technical operations projects controlling the documentation and socialization of operational policy, process, and standards for both technical and administrative services.Monitors and assesses ITSM customer service requests for completeness, verifies technical requirements and assigns tasks to appropriate operational teams.Reviews requests to ensure compliance with standards and procedures and make recommendations for hardware products.Monitors and maintains the EUC Service Management mailbox for customer email inquiries and Operational Teams break-fix requests.Reviews and evaluates customer break-fix incident request to develop solutions to meet customer needs.Confers with vendors to address advanced software and hardware problems.Confers with DoIT Legal to ensure contract compliance. 15%  Serves as a Project Lead for medium to large scale internal/external projects, with relation to planning and support of end user PC computing devices and quality assurance:Organizes, plans, executes, controls and evaluates Service Management projects.Develops project plans and determines project scheduling and assignments.Monitors and evaluates project progression to ensure quality assurance and control measures are applied and provides project status reports.Facilitates the gathering of business and technical requirements to address issue management with stakeholders.Plans and coordinates project meetings. 10% Develops policies, procedures and guidelines to provide strategic guidance, oversight, and ITSM training to EUC Operations Supervisors, staff, Chief Information Officers (CIO), and agency users: Collaborates with the Director of Learning and Employee Development to oversee training development, planning, and delivery for the ITSM.Provides group and/or individual training on installed hardware, peripherals, EUC ITSM system platform, platform new releases, and other functional areas.Creates documentation for end users utilizing tools such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Visio, and SharePoint.Creates ITSM system reports and dashboards. 10% Organizes, executes, and controls the capture, documentation and socialization of operational policy, process, standards, and communications for all personal computing operations:Performs advanced hardware and application acceptance testing and troubleshooting.Identifies potential problems and conducts analysis and research to provide recommendations for improving efficiencies and cost savings, developing stronger systems and processes, and minimizing complexity by leveraging IT resources.5% Keeps abreast of new developments in the Information Technology (IT) field:Continues education by attending meetings, training sessions, seminars and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products, vendors, techniques, and procedures.Attends demonstrations and exhibitions related to assigned operations5% Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Minimum QualificationsRequires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, with coursework in Information Technology or a related field.Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in computer science or a related field.Specialized SkillsRequires three (3) years of professional experience in Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) system platform administration, and integration, including catalog editing, design documents, workflows, and automation processes.Requires three (3) years of professional experience in ITSM operations/functions, data, and reporting, including end user business needs, IT governance, IT strategy, PC Refresh Planning, Team Dashboards, forms, reports, and workflows.Requires three (3) years of professional experience in Project Management and Quality Assurance including coordinating, planning, and completing multiple priorities and projects.Requires three (3) years of professional experience with desktop and laptop hardware configurations and hardware/software troubleshooting tools and procedures to include preparing technical testing, and end-user documentation utilizing tools such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Visio, and SharePoint.   Preferred Qualifications:Three (3) years of professional experience in Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) system platform administration and integration, including catalog editing, design documents, workflows and automation processes.Three (3) years of professional experience in ITSM operations/functions, data, and reporting, including end user business needs, IT governance, IT strategy, PC Refresh Planning, Team Dashboards, forms, reports, and workflows.Three (3) years of professional experience in Project Management and Quality Assurance, including coordinating, planning, and completing multiple priorities and projects.Three (3) years of professional experience with desktop and laptop hardware configurations and hardware/software troubleshooting tools and procedures to include preparing technical, testing, and end-user documentation utilizing tools such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Visio, and SharePoint.Extensive knowledge in IT innovation, IT planning and standards, including compliance.Ability to analyze data logically and exercise sound judgment in defining, evaluating, and solving difficult administrative, organizational, technical, or operational problems where solutions may be of a precedent-establishing or research nature.Developed verbal and written communication skills to present technical information to others with clarity and precision.Ability to coordinate a multi-level team to achieve desired results for complex projects.Ability to gain and maintain satisfactory, effective working relationships with others. Conditions of EmploymentApplicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position. Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check.Requires the ability to travel with overnight stays.Requires the ability to work outside of normal hours to meet deadlines.Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone, etc.Requires the ability to attend seminars, conferences and training to remain current on methods, tools, ideologies or other industry related topics relevant to job duties.Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. This is considered medium work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(c)). Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.   

Data Engineer at Tek Ninjas

Friday, May 17, 2024
Employer: Tek Ninjas Expires: 06/21/2024 Hello EveryoneThe applicants Who are willing to work on  W2 of  our company. PFB the JD and contact me on +1 469 598 0726 or mail me your Resume at ramya.n@tekninjas.comRole: Data EngineerLocation: OnsiteDuration: Contract 6months (extendable)Interview Mode: Team/SkypeJob Description :- Data Engineer Job Description TemplateWe are searching for an accountable, multitalented data engineer to facilitate the operations of our data scientists. The data engineer will be responsible for employing machine learning techniques to create and sustain structures that allow for the analysis of data while remaining familiar with dominant programming and deployment strategies in the field. During various aspects of this process, you should collaborate with coworkers to ensure that your approach meets the needs of each project.To ensure success as a data engineer, you should demonstrate flexibility, creativity, and the capacity to receive and utilize constructive criticism. A formidable data engineer will demonstrate insatiate curiosity and outstanding interpersonal skills.Data Engineer Responsibilities:Liaising with coworkers and clients to elucidate the requirements for each task.Conceptualizing and generating infrastructure that allows big data to be accessed and analyzed.Reformulating existing frameworks to optimize their functioning.Testing such structures to ensure that they are fit for use.Preparing raw data for manipulation by data scientists.Detecting and correcting errors in your work.Ensuring that your work remains backed up and readily accessible to relevant coworkers.Remaining up-to-date with industry standards and technological advancements that will improve the quality of your outputs.Data Engineer Requirements:Bachelor's degree in data engineering, big data analytics, computer engineering, or related field.Master's degree in a relevant field is advantageous.Proven experience as a data engineer, software developer, or similar.Expert proficiency in Python, C++, Java, R, and SQL.Familiarity with Hadoop or suitable equivalent.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.A knack for independence and group work.Scrupulous approach to duties.Capacity to successfully manage a pipeline of duties with minimal supervision.          Ramya Nather        Talent Acquisition Specialist,      +1 469 598 0726         ramya.n@tekninjas.com

Physical Scientist (Entry Level) at U.S. Government Accountability Office

Friday, May 17, 2024
Employer: U.S. Government Accountability Office Expires: 06/01/2024 SummaryThis position is located in GAO's Science, Technology Assessment, & Analytics (STAA), Technology Assessment group. STAA is devoted to enhancing & expanding its support to Congress in conducting technology assessments; oversight of federal science & technology programs; & development of innovative analytical techniques in carrying out audits & evaluations. The Technology Assessment group provides independent, nonpartisan analysis of complex science & technology issues to Congress. Visit: STAADutiesThis is an entry-level position. You will participate in a Professional Development Program that includes a combination of on-the-job and classroom training, and exposure to diverse projects within your assigned team. The STAA, Technology Assessment group is seeking an experienced professional to serve as a Physical Scientist to perform the following:Support the execution of science and technology engagements including performance audits, technology assessments, and Comptroller General forums and roundtables;Provide technical advice and support on engagements related to physical sciences, particularly atmospheric science; and potentially chemistry, geology, nuclear energy, nuclear weapons, physics, space sciences, meteorology, and oceanography, in accordance with GAO standards;Contribute to the development of the engagement's approach, including participating in the preparation of the design matrix and project plan; conducting background research on scientific subject matter; preparing and organizing engagement-related documentation; data gathering and analysis from a variety of sources, including developing interview questions and taking thorough interview notes; and evaluating engagement-related documentation to make logical inferences and draw accurate conclusions;Conduct interviews to gather appropriate information, and communicate relevant information to agency officials, team members, internal stakeholders, and congressional staff, during formal and informal presentations and meetings;Conduct analysis of the engagement research data, responses received from interviewees, and other evidence that has been collected from various sources;Prepare written summaries of interviews and analyses, and produce reports and other written products that effectively communicate information and findings;Collaborate with others to address issues or solve problems and follow up with others to ensure needs are met; and solicit, listen to, and consider diverse perspectives, approaches, or viewpoints, and incorporate others' perspectives into decision-making;Support the data analysis and evaluation phase of the engagement related to physical science topics. This includes data analysis and message development by synthesizing technical information and drawing preliminary conclusions, and periodically presenting findings to engagement team members, management, and stakeholders;Perform indexing and referencing of products and assist with the coordination of agency comments and the preparation of final products; andPerform other duties as assigned.RequirementsConditions of Employment Must be a U.S. Citizen.Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable. (www.sss.gov)Completion of a financial disclosure statement is required.Completion of a probationary period is required.Must meet/maintain background and suitability requirements for employment. You may be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance depending on the engagements, projects, and initiatives you are assigned to. Qualifications In addition to the education requirement, you must have 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower band or level equivalent to the GS-5 in the Federal Service, or comparable private/public sector experience which has equipped you with the skills and knowledge required to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience:Analyzing qualitative and quantitative data to reach conclusions.Presenting results in writing through research papers, dissertations, and other means.Presenting results orally in presentations or defense of dissertations to supervisors, peers, or clients.Conducting laboratory or literature research on physical science, including atmospheric science topics.DesiredAssessing the policy implications of science and technology issues in physical science topic areas, including foresight dimensions. Foresight refers to trying to anticipate and prepare for the potential future effects of scientific or technological changes, including unintended consequences.Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.You must meet all the requirements before the closing date of the announcement.Education This position has a positive education requirement. To qualify you must meet the requirements described below. Documentation to verify your education MUST be submitted with your application in order to be considered.General Physical Science Series, 1301 Basic Requirements:Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.orCombination of education and experience -- education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Additional information This is a bargaining unit position.Based on the staffing needs, additional selections may be made through this vacancy announcement.Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid for by the GAO.GAO participates in the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers. If selected, you will be required to complete the Form I-9 at the time of appointment. Click here for more information about E-Verify and to obtain a copy of the Form I-9.You will be required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative job offer is made. At the time of appointment, you will be required to update the OF-306.You will be subject to a determination of suitability for Federal employment.GAO provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request accommodation, please email ReasonableAccommodations@gao.gov.GAO's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity.GAO is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such, all positions are in the excepted service. Initial appointments, permanent or indefinite, to the GAO require completion of a probationary period.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. The position(s) advertised in this announcement are covered by a direct hire authority. Traditional rating and ranking of applicants, including category rating, does not apply to this vacancy. Your qualifications will be initially evaluated against the basic qualifications only. Qualified applicants will be referred for consideration in accordance with Direct Hire guidelines. Veterans' Preference does not apply to positions covered by the direct hire authority.Please make sure that your responses to the assessment questions are supported in your resume and follow all instructions carefully. If you provide incomplete answers, fail to provide a narrative response to any assessment question(s) that requires further explanation, or if your response to an assessment question is "see resume" or like answer, you may be determined ineligible.All applicants will be evaluated based on their responses to the assessment questions, in conjunction with the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's):Knowledge of and skill in applying a wide range of concepts, principles, practices, and methodology of physical sciences sufficient to recommend and justify appropriate strategies to prepare and present scientific and technical reports.Ability to analyze and evaluate physical science-related qualitative and quantitative data collected from various sources to make logical inferences and/or draw accurate conclusions regarding the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of technical government programs and/or operations. Leverage knowledge in one or more physical science disciplines, specifically atmospheric science.Skill in selecting, organizing, and presenting appropriate information in a concise and balanced manner and communicating such information to a variety of audiences.Ability to effectively communicate technical and complex information orally and in writing to prepare work papers and reports; participate in interviews and meetings; and make presentations that are complete, organized, and tailored to the needs of the audience.Ability to conduct research and develop reliable evidence to support report findings and recommendations.Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team setting, respecting diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, to achieve timely completion of a project.To preview the assessment questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12413401Required DocumentsTo apply for this position, you must submit a complete application package which includes:RESUME: You are encouraged to use the USAJOBS resume builder to create your resume. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. In addition to describing duties performed, you must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. CV's are not recommended.SF-50: Current and former federal employees eligible for reinstatement should submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) that indicates your position information (i.e. title, series, grade). Do not submit awards.TRANSCRIPTS: If you are using your education to qualify (even partially), you must submit a copy of your transcripts. Foreign Education: 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: Foreign EducationIf you fail to submit any of the documentation listed above your application will be considered incomplete, and will result in loss of consideration.How to ApplyTo apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.Follow the prompts to select your résumé (you are encouraged to create a resume using the USAJOBS resume builder)and/or other supporting documentsto be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.Next stepsAfter the closing date of this announcement, GAO's Human Capital Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications by reviewing your assessment questionnaire and resume to complete an analysis. Please be as complete and thorough as possible. If your application is rated "best-qualified," your name will be referred to the selecting official for consideration. At this point you may be contacted for an interview. This process may take up to 30 days.If you do not meet the key requirements, and/or basic qualifications or you fail to submit all required application materials, your application will not be considered. 

GIS Information Systems Programmer Analyst at County of Ventura

Friday, May 17, 2024
Employer: County of Ventura Expires: 06/18/2024 GIS - Information Systems Programmer Analyst SALARY:$69,327.36 - $97,236.93 Annually, plus Benefits WHAT WE OFFER:The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package. Aside from our base salary range, an employee with this position will also be eligible for the following: A general salary increase (GSI) of 3.5% effective December 22, 2024.Educational Incentive – An educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an associate degree, 3.5% for completion of a bachelor’s degree, OR 5% for completion of a graduate degree.Flexible Workweek – A compressed work schedule (e.g., 9/80 workweek) may be available for some positions.Vacation Accrual – New regular, full-time employees shall accrue approximately 14 days of vacation a year for the first 10,400 hours or 5 years of service; vacation accruals increase at 5, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 20 years of service topping out at 26 days a year and 400 hours of vacation hours banked.Vacation Leave Redemption - After 14,560 hours of continuous County service an employee may elect to "cash in" or redeem up to 80 hours of vacation accrued in the same year after using 80 hours of vacation in the preceding 12 months.Sick Leave – Full time regular employees accrue 3.08 hours of sick leave per pay period with an advance at hire of 40.04 hours which will be balanced at the completion of 13 bi-weekly pay periods.Health Plans – You are afforded an annual flexible credit allowance for purchasing medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from a group of authorized plans.Flexible Spending Accounts - Pre-tax benefit towards eligible medical, dental and vision care expenses.Pension Plan – Participation in County’s defined benefit pension plan, which has reciprocity with CalPERS.Holidays – 12 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday.Additional Benefits – Tuition Reimbursement, Disability Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Wellness Program.THE POSITION:The Information Systems Programmer Analyst (ISPA), under direct supervision, develops procedures, writes, tests, implements, maintains application programs, and performs varied Geographic Information Systems work utilizing a variety of GIS equipment. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:The ideal candidate will have four (4) or more years of recent experience using ESRI Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software; editing, managing, and analyzing GIS  data in geodatabases ; experience with GIS application development and implementation of related technologies, and working collaboratively with external and internal customers.PAYROLL TITLE:Information Systems Programmer Analyst CLOSING DATE:Continuous and may close at any time; therefore, the schedule for the remainder of the process will depend upon when we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications to meet business needs. EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:Considerable current programming and data management experience which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills and abilities.Additional years of experience may substitute for education on a year-to-year basis and vice versa.NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Four (4) years working experience with ESRI ArcGIS system applications;Four (4) years editing, managing and analyzing GIS data;Two (2) years creating and supporting content in ArcGIS Online or ESRI Enterprise PortalPossession of or ability to obtain a valid California driver license;Ability to travel within Ventura County to conduct studies or troubleshoot;Ability to work long hours to resolve production problems or meet project deadlines;Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on an on-call basis;Excellent written communication skills must be demonstrated in the completion of the employment application and supplemental questionnaire.DESIRED:Developing web GIS applications using ESRI ArcGIS Experience Builder, Software Developer Kit or VertiGIS Studio;Creating solutions and administering users in GIS Enterprise Portal or ArcGIS Online.Knowledge of GIS programming and scripting languages Python, SQL, JSON;Interpreting survey notes and other related records to construct reports and graphic displays;Cartographic design skills;Interpreting spatial data and performing spatial analysis,Bachelor's degree or higher in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Information Systems, Computer Science or a related field.HOW TO APPLY:To apply on-line, please refer to our web site at www.ventura.org/jobs. If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.NOTE TO APPLICANTS: Sufficient information must be provided under the Education/Work experience portion of the application and supplemental questionnaire to thoroughly and accurately demonstrate your qualifications in order to determine eligibility.  A resume may be attached to supplement your responses in the above-referenced sections; however, it may not be submitted in lieu of the application. NOTE: The selection process will likely consist of an Oral Exam, which may be preceded or replaced with the score from a Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E), contingent upon the size and quality of the candidate pool. In a typical T&E, your training and experience are evaluated in relation to the background, experience and factors identified for successful job performance during a job analysis. For this reason, it is recommended that your application materials clearly show your relevant background and specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities. It is also highly recommended that the supplemental questions within the application are completed with care and diligence. Responses such as "See Resume" or "Refer to Resume" are not acceptable and may disqualify an applicant from further evaluation. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.CONTACT INFORMATION:For further information regarding this recruitment, please, contact Crystal Zendejas by email at Crystal.Zendejas@ventura.org or by telephone at (805) 654-7608.  

Energy Innovation Analyst - JC-432347 at California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)

Thursday, May 16, 2024
Employer: California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Expires: 05/27/2024 Energy Division/Climate Initiatives, Renewables, and Administration Branch / Climate and Equity InitiativesWould you like to contribute to achieving the state’s ambitious and internationally recognized clean energy and environmental goals? The California Public Utilities Commission has a lead role in achieving the State's Net Zero Carbon goals. The Climate & Equity Initiatives section is in search of a dynamic, creative team member to assist in implementing critical innovation policies including the EPIC and Gas RD&D programs, climate adaptation, coordination of federal grants, and implementation of equity initiatives. If energy or environmental sustainability is your passion, and you would to contribute to California’s clean energy future, we encourage you to apply. The Climate & Equity Initiatives section values strong communication skills and seeks individuals that perform well in team environments.https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/industries-and-topics/electrical-energy/infrastructure/energy-research-development-and-deploymenthttps://www.cpuc.ca.gov/industries-and-topics/electrical-energy/climate-changehttps://www.cpuc.ca.gov/news-and-updates/newsroom/environmental-and-social-justice-action-plan Under the general direction of the section Program and Project Supervisor, the analyst will consider issues around innovation in achieving California's climate goals to achieve zero net energy in California by 2045, including federal initiatives. The analyst will work to facilitate innovation policies related to electric and gas research development and demonstration (RD&D), climate adaptation, implementation of equity policies, and coordination of federal grants. The analyst will coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including at other state and federal agencies to support the state's SB 100 mandates. The analyst will also support CPUC’s efforts to implement its Social Justice (ESJ) Action Plan. The analyst will generally perform policy research and analysis, undertake project management including facilitating meetings and workshops, and generally advise decision-makers. The analyst will consider diversity, equity, and inclusion in policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and internal processes. Authority for this Limited-term Position was granted in FY 2022 BCP to implement AB 843, Aguiar-Curry, 2021. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Minimum Qualifications: Please review the minimum qualifications for the Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst IV position here.  Application To-Dos: Create a CalCareers account if you haven't alreadyTake the exam for the classification you're applying for - CalCareers - PURA IV. This will allow you to become “list eligible” to apply for the roleFill out the STD 678 form within your CalCareers application. This is the legal document we will use to review your applicationAttach your Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) within your CalCareers application.What is your experience conducting policy research and analysis using technical data and identifying issues? This should include your experience making suitable recommendation.What is your experience managing energy programs or implementing and developing energy policies and programs? This should include project management skills demonstrating the ability to prioritize in managing several tasks simultaneously.What is your experience preparing high quality written documents ad presenting to an audience? This should include your experience using Excel, Tableau, and/or software used to present analyses and conclusions.Ensure your SOQ is formatted with the following requirements:Please number your responses in the same order as the questions are listed, 1-3. Do not consolidate your responses.Use 11-point Arial fontSingle-spaced2 page limitSubmit your application by May 26, 2024 @ 11:59 PM PT If you have any questions regarding the application process, please reach out to EnergyDivisionRecruiting@cpuc.ca.gov.

Energy Innovation Analyst - JC-432346 at California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)

Thursday, May 16, 2024
Employer: California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Expires: 05/27/2024 Energy Division/Climate Initiatives, Renewables, and Administration Branch / Climate and Equity InitiativesWould you like to contribute to achieving the state’s ambitious and internationally recognized clean energy and environmental goals? The California Public Utilities Commission has a lead role in achieving the State's Net Zero Carbon goals. The Climate & Equity Initiatives section is in search of a dynamic, creative team member to assist in implementing critical innovation policies including the EPIC and Gas RD&D programs, climate adaptation, coordination of federal grants, and implementation of equity initiatives. If energy or environmental sustainability is your passion, and you would to contribute to California’s clean energy future, we encourage you to apply. The Climate & Equity Initiatives section values strong communication skills and seeks individuals that perform well in team environments.https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/industries-and-topics/electrical-energy/infrastructure/energy-research-development-and-deploymenthttps://www.cpuc.ca.gov/industries-and-topics/electrical-energy/climate-changehttps://www.cpuc.ca.gov/news-and-updates/newsroom/environmental-and-social-justice-action-plan Under the general direction of the section Program and Project Supervisor, the analyst will consider issues around innovation in achieving California's climate goals to achieve zero net energy in California by 2045, including federal initiatives. The analyst will work to facilitate innovation policies related to electric and gas research development and demonstration (RD&D), climate adaptation, implementation of equity policies, and coordination of federal grants. The analyst will coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including at other state and federal agencies to support the state's SB 100 mandates. The analyst will also support CPUC’s efforts to implement its Social Justice (ESJ) Action Plan. The analyst will generally perform policy research and analysis, undertake project management including facilitating meetings and workshops, and generally advise decision-makers. The analyst will consider diversity, equity, and inclusion in policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and internal processes. Authority for this Limited-term Position was granted in FY 2022 BCP to implement AB 843, Aguiar-Curry, 2021. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Minimum Qualifications: Please review the minimum qualifications for the Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst IV position here.  Application To-Dos: Create a CalCareers account if you haven't alreadyTake the exam for the classification you're applying for - CalCareers - PURA IV. This will allow you to become “list eligible” to apply for the roleFill out the STD 678 form within your CalCareers application. This is the legal document we will use to review your applicationAttach your Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) within your CalCareers application.What is your experience conducting policy research and analysis using technical data and identifying issues? This should include your experience making suitable recommendation.What is your experience managing energy programs or implementing and developing energy policies and programs? This should include project management skills demonstrating the ability to prioritize in managing several tasks simultaneously.What is your experience preparing high quality written documents ad presenting to an audience? This should include your experience using Excel, Tableau, and/or software used to present analyses and conclusions.Ensure your SOQ is formatted with the following requirements:Please number your responses in the same order as the questions are listed, 1-3. Do not consolidate your responses.Use 11-point Arial fontSingle-spaced2 page limitSubmit your application by May 26, 2024 @ 11:59 PM PT If you have any questions regarding the application process, please reach out to EnergyDivisionRecruiting@cpuc.ca.gov.

Eco-Gaming Developer Intern at Tanbii

Thursday, May 16, 2024
Employer: Tanbii Expires: 11/16/2024 【SUBMISSION】Send your resume & Role Name to Koda - Tanbii directly at our Discord(https://discord.gg/6KM3zaTa9E) Welcome to Tanbii - Your Green Journey Awaits!Embark on a revolutionary eco-friendly adventure with Tanbii! Our app goes beyond traditional carbon tracking, offering a dynamic and engaging platform to transform your daily activities into positive environmental actions. Tanbii isn't just an app; it's a movement towards a sustainable future. Track, earn, play, and plant – have fun while making a difference. Join us in creating a positive impact on the planet, one virtual tree and token at a time. Also, Tanbii is an impact-first innovative company inspiring eco-conscious individuals to cut carbon footprints. Our app gamifies real-world carbon reduction. Rewarding users with tokens for sustainability efforts.  Are You:Passionate about Sustainability and Climate Change?Interested in Virtual Worlds and Gaming?Want to be rewarded for living sustainably?Want to get experience working for a venture-backed, fast-growing startup and get in on the ground floorDo you want to support the creation of world-class, cutting-edge technology?Do you have experience in developing mobile games? Yes? Then come join us at Tanbii!We think you’re fantastic.We think building eco-gaming software to increase human agency is good.We also think it’s good business!  What is Tanbii?Tanbii is a planet-impact universe that bridges the real and virtual worlds for a greener planet. Reduce carbon in the real world, and get rewarded in the virtual world. We financially incentivize people to reduce personal carbon emissions in a simple, fun, and safe way. Reduce to earn. At the same, we help brands to reduce waste and generate more revenues. It’s a win-win for everyone.Eco-Gaming is a concept created by Tanbii that bridges the gap between real and virtual worlds. The carbon emission you reduce in the real world helps you get rewarded in the virtual world.  Requirements:Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Computer Science, Game Design, or a related field.Must be able to complete an internship lasting a minimum of twelve (12) weeks.Ability to work 20-40 hours per week for a 12-week period beginning on May 20th, 2024, and concluding on August 12th, 2024.Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher  Minimum Qualifications:Knowledge of mobile gaming platformsProficiency in programming languages including C#, .NET, and Java, among othersProficiency in game development tools and technologies, such as Unity, as well as other relevant tools and technologies in the field of game development.Excellent communication and analytical skillsBasic understanding of game design principles, mechanics, and player psychology.Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and debug complex issues.Experience with QA testing methodologies, tools, and techniques is a plus.Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to evolving industry trends.  What We Can Offer YouA dynamic and highly collaborative founding team of successful serial entrepreneurs, ex-Google from Harvard, Wharton, Columbia, and USCFully, 100% Remote (US)Full Time or Part TimeClass CreditFun and motivating working environmentBe recognized in numerous prestigious publications and awardsReduce your carbon footprint and be the savior of our planet!For our best student interns, this is a pathway to a full-time role upon graduation!! 【SUBMISSION】Send your resume & Role Name to Koda - Tanbii directly at our Discord(https://discord.gg/6KM3zaTa9E)

Data Engineering Intern at Collective Measures

Thursday, May 16, 2024
Employer: Collective Measures Expires: 11/16/2024 _JOB DUTIES:Aid data engineering team in standing up a cloud-based data warehouseAssist with associated tasks including QA, UAT, and platform configuration related to data warehouse projectAssist with visual design and consistency of existing standard reports as well as build new reports as neededServe as a resource to assist with client tagging, instruction writing, and ad-hoc analytics requestsContribute to efforts to implement new efficiencies and scalability through automation of pre-existing manual business and engineering processesParticipate in proof of concepts as our team continues to create new business value for the broader agency and drive our competitive advantagesOther duties as assigned  _EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:Undergraduate degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, data and research focused social sciences, or other related field, or completion of at least two years toward degree.Practical or educational experience with analytics-related language(s) (e.g. SQL, shell scripting, Python, R, SAS) strongly preferredPrefer practical experience in hands on, end-to-end software developmentExperience and/or an understanding of working with large cloud and/or traditional relational databases/warehousesHands on experience building advanced data visualizations, Tableau preferredAdvanced Excel experience, including pivot tablesStrong attention to detail and ability to work independently.Knowledge of major web analytics and tagging platforms, including Google Analytics and Google Tag ManagerUnderstanding of various marketing channels, including PPC, SEO, display, social, and email  _PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS: (without accommodation or with reasonable accommodation)Must be able to speak and read English proficiently;Must be able to sit for extended periods of time;Must be able to use a keyboard and a telephone. _ ABOUT COLLECTIVE MEASURESWe are 100% employee-owned, so we have good reason to create a place people want to work. We value curiosity and integrity. We hire people who are authentic, experts at their craft, and genuinely passionate about digital. We have an open-door policy. Positive work-life balance is a top priority. And we consistently carve out time for all-company field trips to build the Collective Measures community. Collective Measures does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors. Candidates must be eligible to work indefinitely in the United States without sponsorship, in order to be hired.

Embedded Software Engineer at Rose International

Thursday, May 16, 2024
Employer: Rose International Expires: 06/16/2024 Date Posted: 05/16/2024Hiring Organization: Rose InternationalPosition Number: 464234Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer(FPGA HDL )Job Location: Mossville, IL, USA, 61552Work Model: HybridEmployment Type: TemporaryEstimated Duration (In months): 12Min Hourly Rate($): 50.00Max Hourly Rate($): 58.00Must Have Skills/Attributes: Embedded C++, Embedded Engineer, FPGA, Python **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.****Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**Education & Experience Required:- Minimum BS in Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering / similar required & 5-7 yrs industry experience.- Will accept Master''s or higher relevant internship/project experience toward minimum.Technical Skills(Required)- Real world FPGA experience is key requirement. Real world HDL and synthesis experience must be demonstrated on resume. Secondarily, experience with control software design patterns and anti-patterns, ANSI C, and other programming languages, version management tools, and software development processes such as Agile. Experience designing embedded electronics controls, display, or telematics software, including development of FPGA HDL & synthesis, device drivers, SPI/I2C peripheral interfacing, hardware diagnostics, operating system configurations, non-volatile memory interfacing, board initialization, and other chip-level interfacing.Typical task breakdown:- Work can primarily be done off-site, but hardware engagement onsite is mandatory as part of workload. Will need to be able to be onsite part of the time from day one. Depending upon the phase of the assignment, typical day would range from reading the client requirements, researching applicable ECU hardware/interfacing requirements, designing solutions, working with peers & tech leads to finalize solutions, coding solution in VHDL/C, manage versioning, unit testing, and/or regression testing.Position’s Contributions to Work Group:- Research, design, develop, and test the low-layer software, such as FPGA HDL, I/O drivers, OS integration, boot, etc., which interfaces with Caterpillar’s wide variety of electronic controls hardware (i.e. ECU/ECMs).Full job description:- The main function of this position is to apply the principles of electrical engineering and computer science to the design, development, testing, and evaluation of embedded solutions for electronic systems.- A typical embedded engineer researches, designs, develops, and tests ASICs, FPGA, hardware-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific and general computing applications.- This assignment develops the FPGA design/layout and low-layer software (such as I/O drivers, OS integration, boot, etc.) which interfaces with wide variety of electronic controls hardware (i.e. ECU/ECMs).Job Responsibilities:- Key areas of responsibility encountered in this role may include any or all of the following: concept, design, test, document, and promote new software features and processes;- perform requirements analysis and decomposition; evaluate new languages, development tools, or processes;- perform product maintenance; manage the software lifecycle through version control and configuration management;- keep up to date on new technologies or develop new technologies; communicate technical information to customers, team members, suppliers and other units; and support and advise other engineers, managers, marketing personnel, customers and suppliers.Skills:- Mastery of HDL design and strong comprehension of the synthesis from specification through to place-and-route.- Proficiency with embedded software languages, development tools, and processes, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing, and delivery.- Extensive knowledge of embedded computer hardware.- Solid programming experience in C or C++.- Knowledge of reading schematics and data sheets for components.- Ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issue. Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.Soft Skills- Knowledge of reading schematics and data sheets for components.- Ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issue.- Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills. Benefits:For information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here. Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact our HR Department via our secure website.California Pay Equity:For information and details on pay equity laws in California, please visit the State of California Department of Industrial Relations' website here.Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).

Energy Budget and Contracts Staff Manager - JC-432266 at California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)

Thursday, May 16, 2024
Employer: California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Expires: 05/26/2024 Energy Division/ Climate Initiatives, Renewables, and Administration Branch Under the general direction of the Program Manager, the Staff Services Manager I (Supervisory) oversee and supervises the Budget and Administration section staff in the Energy Division. The incumbent advises, resolves problems and coordinates with division management and staff at all levels to ensure that the division’s needs are met with respect to budget and administration for the professional staff in the division. Incumbent has overall responsibility for monitoring and prioritizing the workflow of the section staff to ensure a high degree of product and service quality and timely deliverables. The incumbent will consider diversity, equity, and inclusion in policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and internal processes. The Staff Services Manager I prioritizes and monitors the work of the section staff to ensure that the division support systems are meeting all goals and objectives as determined by Energy Division Senior Management, and that management and professional staff are supported in budgets, contracts and administrative tasks. Provides training and development opportunities for section staff consistent with the employee’s classification, training needs and development goals. Attends agency-wide meetings and events to keep apprised of administrative policies, attends monthly management meetings as a participant and to update division management on administrative issues, including budget, contract and office oversight issues. The Staff Services Manager I will be the division’s Budget Control Officer (BCO). As the BCO, the incumbent will manage the division’s annual operations budget. This work includes consulting and advising division management on budgetary issues and coordinating budget needs and spending trends with the Commission’s fiscal office. Personally perform the most difficult and sensitive budget analysis, such as preparing support for budget change proposals and tracking and documenting the ongoing performance-based budgeting systems that the division has developed and instituted to support budget requests and make resource assignments; and does other job related work as required. Budget requests and actions will incorporate equity considerations. The Staff Services Manager I should have a passion for solving problems while being resourceful as well as excellent interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication skills. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Minimum Qualifications: Please review the minimum qualifications for the Staff Services Manager I position here.  Application To-Dos: Create a CalCareers account if you haven't alreadyTake the exam for the classification you're applying for - Staff Services Manager I - Exam. This will allow you to become “list eligible” to apply for the roleFill out the STD 678 form within your CalCareers application. This is the legal document we will use to review your applicationAttach your Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) within your CalCareers application.Experience tracking spending and authorizing expenditures, preferably with a state or other government agency, preparing budget reports and making presentations to internal stakeholders.Experience handling multiple assignments, to prioritize and meet deadlines, and work well in a team environment.Experience providing leadership to people and/or projects, with responsibility for setting objectives, communicating with stakeholders including internal management, measuring outcomes, evaluating results and making necessary changes.Ensure your SOQ is formatted with the following requirements:Number your responses in the same order as the questions listed, 1-3. Do not consolidate your responses.Use 11-point Arial fontSingle-spaced2 page limitSubmit your application by May 25, 2024 @ 11:59 PM PT If you have any questions regarding the application process, please reach out to EnergyDivisionRecruiting@cpuc.ca.gov.

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Hawkeye Spotlight

Michael Scheuerman

Iowa, Yemen, and an Oscar nod

Scheuerman, a 1988 University of Iowa graduate, retired from his longtime career in information technology in 2018 and co-produced Hunger Ward, a documentary about the humanitarian disaster and famine caused by the brutal six-year civil war in Yemen. The film is one of five nominated for Best Documentary Short Subject at this year’s Academy Awards ceremony