Duties Summary This position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) Education Service (EDU). The Staff Assistant is responsible for the coordination of administrative activities and providing technical support to the Assistant Director, who relies heavily on judgment and recommendations made by this individual.Learn more […]
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Photo: Stokkete (Shutterstock) Perhaps the most frightening thing about starting a new job is not knowing whether you made the right decision. You could, for example, be baited and switched by an employer who lured you into a position with false promises, or suddenly feel pangs of buyer’s remorse once […]
Duties Summary Tour of Duty: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Position Description Title/PD#: Procurement Technician (Purchase Card Program Coordinator)/PD#50032-ACompressed/Flexible Schedules: AuthorizedTelework: AuthorizedVirtual Position: No This recruitment is for one position with the VHA Regional Procurement Office East, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 5located at 1 Boiler House Road Perry Point, MD 21902. […]
Melissa McSorley found herself researching which apple varieties existed in the 1960s, one of many specifics that made “Mad Men” so precise. Susan Spungen became a hand double for Meryl Streep, trussing a duck in “Julie & Julia” as if she were the one portraying the legendary Julia Child. Christine […]
Duties Summary A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay. […]
Duties Summary Performs a variety of duties in support of the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Community Recreation program on Cheatham Annex that may include special events, recreation information/resources, command events, visiting ships or fleet support, community events, trips, tours, outings, party and picnic rental equipment, resale tickets, recreational green […]
Before you apply for a job, you probably first read a listing that includes overused keywords and vague mission statements like “We are seeking a self-starter who can work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.” Those common job listing phrases can inadvertently reveal a lot about the company’s priorities, […]
Duties Summary This position is located on the Legislative Staff of the Policy and Procedures Staff in Compensation Service, Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) at the VA Central Office in Washington, DC. The goal of Compensation Service is to deliver world-class service to veterans and their families through effective communication and […]
MARKS • Dennis Washington, an 11-year custodian and bus driver for the Tunica County School District, has long aspired to become an electrician as a way to make additional income. For a few months now, the 50-year-old Tunica native has searched for online certification classes. Not long into his search, his […]
Position Information Arlington County Sheriff’s Office , nationally recognized for Excellence and awarded re-accreditation by the American Correctional Association Commission (ACA), is now accepting applications for testing for Deputy Sheriff positions. In order to participate in testing, candidates will need to apply through this system (click on the word APPLY […]
Snohomish County connects job seekers to local opportunities On Dec. 16, Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers announced a countywide effort to assist job seekers and companies to keep talent local and preserve, build and attract long-term partnerships with companies. Unlike other online employment portals, this is a unique connector given […]
Duties Summary This position is in the Office of the Administrator, Office of Children’s Health Protection. If selected, you must work at the location stated in this announcement. About the Office of the Administrator. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities You will: – As the Deputy Director of the Office […]
CLOSE Here’s what you need to know about the Caller-Times Children’s Christmas Appeal campaign. Wochit Jacob and Amanda were living a charmed life. The married couple of five years moved to Corpus Christi in December 2019 after Jacob was promoted in the military. Amanda quickly found work in the Coastal Bend after […]
Salary negotiation is an art, but there are proven techniques you can use to get what you want. In addition to researching and crafting your pitch about why you are the most desirable candidate, experts say that creating a personal, empathic connection with your negotiator is also a good strategy. […]
Being offered a job is a reason to celebrate, but it is also an opportunity to negotiate the best terms you can get, which may not come up again for a while. You should maintain a professional, friendly tone during these talks as you forge a relationship with your new […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has dealt South Carolina an economic crisis like no other, with a relatively small segment of workers and businesses suffering the greatest losses, while much of the state has weathered the stay-at-home orders and social distancing with little or no lasting financial impact. Shaniqua McCants has seen […]
When TaskRabbit customers get a glimpse of Shanelle Campbell at their front door, most breathe a sigh of relief. She’s there to build their Ikea furniture, after all. © Money; Shutterstock Micro-Jobs-Dont-Pay-Bills But her ambitions are loftier than most of her clients realize. By the time she leaves, she’ll have […]
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Road work in Lynchburg could impact your commute this week. The D Street Bridge will close daily from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Friday as water crews install sewer service to the area. Traffic will be detoured onto Cabell Street and Victoria Avenue. Botetourt County Schools is holding a […]
Scott Parker is convinced he still has the full support of Shahid and Tony Khan but knows he is employed by a father-and-son partnership with a history of sacking Fulham managers. Parker’s men travel to Leicester on Monday having won just one of their first nine games after regaining the Premier […]
Photograph: Kimimasa Mayama/EPA They can check you in and deliver orange juice to your hotel room, answer your questions about a missing package, whip up sushi and pack up thousands of subscription boxes. And, perhaps most importantly, they are completely immune to Covid-19. While people have had a hard time […]
Liza Story is a 36-year-old realtor in Park City, Utah — a 40-minute drive from Salt Lake City — where the real estate market is hot. During the pandemic, she’s noticed a barrage of buyers fleeing California to escape wildfires and city lockdowns; people who can now do their jobs […]
Duties Summary The Office of Budget & Travel (OBT) is responsible for the development and execution of the Department’s budget across all Treasury Departmental Offices policy and management offices. OBT provides on-going analysis to Treasury management to help make informed decisions on budget requests to OMB and Congress. OBT is […]