U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM) Adds ‘Energy Challenge’ to Asia Pacific Defense Energy Technology Challenge in Honolulu, Hawaii
Pacific Region / PACOM Jobs | Hawaii Jobs
HONOLULU, HI /PRNewswire/ ~ In conjunction with the Asia Pacific Clean Energy Summit, the United States Pacific Command (PACOM) will review technology solutions for the Transformative Reductions in Operational Energy Consumption (TROPEC) program.
The TROPEC program is focused on reducing operational energy consumption at PACOM expeditionary basing by 25 percent in less than three years.
Key areas of interest include: HVAC, structures, computing, lighting, electronics, and other loads (water heating, pumping, etc.). Solutions must reduce energy usage, demonstrate high performance in a tropical environment, and focus on key energy consuming activities at an expeditionary base.
“We are pleased to have PACOM continue their involvement in the CTSI Defense Energy Technology Challenge (DETC) and include the TROPEC program in this year’s Asia Pacific Clean Energy Summit, the addition of the TROPEC challenge will increase the number of quality companies interacting with officials from the U.S. military,” says Patricia Glaza, chair of the DETC and principal at Arsenal Venture Partners.
Key solution areas for this year’s DETC challenge include: biofuels, energy efficiency, smart grid and renewable energy; however, all clean technology companies are invited to submit into the program for consideration. A defense/governmental/expert group will review all solutions and consider them for both the DETC and TROPEC challenges. Organizations with the top solutions will present to a panel with officials from PACOM, Army, Navy, Air Force and Army Corp of Engineers during the Asia Pacific Clean Energy Summit in August 2012.
Learn more: http://www.ct-si.org/events/APCE2012/.
About Clean Technology & Sustainable Industries Organization (CTSI):
The Clean Technology & Sustainable Industries Organization (CTSI), a 501c6 non-profit industry association, represents the organizations developing, commercializing, and implementing energy, water, and environmental technologies. CTSI brings together global leaders for community development, networking, and information sharing to help bring these needed technologies to market more rapidly. CTSI partners with TechConnect, an innovation-to-industry matchmaking company (www.techconnect.org), to produce the Asia Pacific Clean Energy Summit.
Visit www.ct-si.org for more information.
SOURCE Clean Technology & Sustainable Industries Organization
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FYI Tidbits // U.S. Navy Focus Shifts To Asia~Pacific
The U.S. Navy’s expanding mission in Asia and the Pacific Ocean is a striking example of early planning turned on its head by changing threats. That upset is now being righted by innovations on the fly. New technologies—including aircraft carriers and stealthy strike aircraft—will be transferred to the Asia-Pacific theater. But equally new, foreign-built surveillance systems, electronic attack weapons and cyberinvasion tools are unexpectedly threatening crucial sensors and communications on advanced ships and aircraft, say top Pentagon officials.
Read more/learn more: http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story_channel.jsp?channel=defense&id=news/awst/2012/04/09/AW_04_09_2012_p46-438890.xml
The Best Staffing Firms to Work For in 2012
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA /PRNewswire/ ~ Staffing Industry Analysts, the global advisor on contingent work, announced today the winners of the 2012 Best Staffing Firms to Work for competition. Staffing Industry Analysts and its publication Staffing Industry Review sponsored the survey, which was conducted in conjunction with Quantum Workplace, an independent research firm specializing in employee engagement.
Nominations were received from staffing firms and the internal employees of nominated firms were surveyed from November 2011 through early January 2012. Over 140 companies participated in the survey. The results are presented by size of internal employees – staffing firms up to 50 employees; staffing firms 51 to 200 employees and staffing firms over 200 employees. New this year, Staffing Industry Analysts also surveyed temporary employees placed by these staffing companies and compiled the results. The winner was selected using Net Promoter Scores (NPS)® and is the company temporary employees most preferred to work for and were most likely to refer to a friend or colleague.
The winners and finalists in each category are as follows:
Staffing Firms – up to 50 employees
- LiquidAgents Healthcare – Winner
- Daley and Associates – Finalist
- eTeam, Inc. – Finalist
- The Start Group – Finalist
- Veritaaq – Finalist
Staffing Firms – 51 – 200 employees
- TekPartners/MedPartnersHIM – Winner
- Hire Dynamics – Finalist
- LaSalle Network – Finalist
- Medical Solutions, Inc. – Finalist
- Veredus – Finalist
Staffing Firms – over 200 employees
- Collabera Inc. – Winner
- CHG Healthcare Services ~ Finalist
- Express Employment Professionals – Finalist
- Roth Staffing Companies, L.P. – Finalist
- Signature Consultants – Finalist
Best Staffing Firm to Temp for
- Signature Consultants – Winner
- Collabera Inc. – Finalist
- Green Key Resources – Finalist
- Roth Staffing Companies, L.P. – Finalist
“We congratulate all of the winners and finalists. These firms truly represent not only a broad range of staffing companies and services, but based on the results, they exemplify great companies to work for. Given the importance of attracting and retaining top talent to success in staffing, this is an especially important honor for firms in the industry,” stated Barry Asin, President of Staffing Industry Analysts. ”We would also like to specifically congratulate Liquid Agents for their top rating in the up to 50 employee category two years in a row,” continued Asin.
For more information about Staffing Industry Analysts visit www.staffingindustry.com or contact Staffing Industry Analysts, Member Services, email memberservices@staffingindustry.com“>memberservices@staffingindustry.com.
About Staffing Industry Analysts
Staffing Industry Analysts is the global advisor on contingent work. Known for its independent and objective insights, the company’s proprietary research, award winning content, data, support tools, publications, and executive conferences provide a competitive edge to decision-makers who supply and buy temporary staffing. In addition to temporary staffing, Staffing Industry Analysts also covers related staffing service sectors. Founded in 1989, acquired by Crain Communications Inc. in 2008, the company is headquartered in Mountain View, California, with offices in London, England. For more information: www.staffingindustry.com.
Net Promoter, NPS, and Net Promoter Score are trademarks of Satmetrix Systems, Inc., Bain & Company, and Fred Reichheld.
SOURCE Staffing Industry Analysts
U.S. News & World Report ~ the Best Jobs of 2012 Rankings
WASHINGTON, DC /PRNewswire/ ~ U.S. News released today the first-ever edition of Best Jobs of 2012 rankings. Occupations are ranked according to one of five industries: business, creative services, healthcare, science & technology, and social services. There’s also a general rankings list that highlights the 25 Best Jobs across all five categories. The Best Jobs rankings and career profiles will be available exclusively at usnews.com/careers.
These rankings bolster the annual U.S. News Best Careers package, which previously spotlighted 50 high-opportunity professions based on job-growth projections from the Labor Department. By including rankings for the top professions, the Best Jobs of 2012 allows job seekers to better evaluate occupations that most appeal to their abilities and needs. New to the list are jobs like public relations specialist, paramedic, and executive assistant. The list includes several repeats from last year, including registered nurse, accountant, and civil engineer.
“Finding a job or planning a career is a job in itself,” said Brian Kelly, editor and chief content officer for U.S. News. “We’re trying to make it easier. We’ve pulled together the best available information to help our readers wade through an increasingly complicated job market and find the best path for them.”
Jobs were selected for our list based on the hiring demand expected for that profession from now until the year 2020, as determined by the Labor Department. Employment growth also factors into the overall score, as does average salary, job satisfaction, and the current unemployment rate within each industry. The profiles contextualize this information, and also include pointers from industry insiders on how to get hired, how to advance in the field, and what type of work environment to expect.
For more information on the Best Jobs of 2012 rankings, as well as a wealth of job search and career advice, please visit http://www.usnews.com/careers or find us on Facebook and Twitter.
Best Jobs 2012
To see the full rankings for each of our industries, visit the following pages:
- Best Business Jobs
- Best Creative Services Jobs
- Best Healthcare Jobs
- Best Science & Technology Jobs
- Best Social Services Jobs
About U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report is a multi-platform, digital publisher of news and analysis, which includes the digital-only U.S. News Weekly magazine, www.usnews.com, and www.rankingsandreviews.com. Focusing on Health, Money, Education, Travel, Cars, and Public Service/Opinion, U.S. News has earned a reputation as the leading provider of service news and information that improves the quality of life of its readers. U.S. News & World Report’s signature franchise includes its News You Can Use® brand of journalism and its “Best” series of consumer guides that include rankings of colleges, graduate schools, hospitals, mutual funds, health plans, and more.
SOURCE U.S. News & World Report
Web Site: http://www.usnews.com
1800 Positions ~ Metro Wash DC ~ Lifestyle/Full Scope Polygraphs ~ Bill Golden, CEO IntelligenceCareers.com sez …
From Bill Golden, CEO of IntelligenceCareers.com:
I am working with a major defense industry engineering services company to fill an anticipated 1,800 positions beginning in Fall 2012.
These positions require a Top Secret and Full Scope/Lifestyle Polygraph + a minimum of a four year degree.
Positions are located throughout the metro Washington DC area.
Letters of offer are already being offered for those positions that are considered firm hires as we get closer to the new fiscal year (FY13).
ACTION #1: If you would like to be considered, please send me your resume. Send to polytech@intelligencecareers.com
ACTION #2: If you have less than a four year degree I will be glad to share your resume with employers that may have opportunities. When you send me your resume PLEASE note that I may share your resume with other companies.
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All positions require an active TS/SCI security clearance with a full scope lifestyle polygraph. Opportunities are at salary levels generally from $100,000- 200,000 per year plus benefits and other perks and encompass all skill sets from developers to “C” level executives.
Regardless of what skillset you have - if you have a four year degree and a clearance with a polygraph then send me your resume: polytech@intelligencecareers.com
SKILL SET AREAS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Software Development – Java/J2EE, Java Script, Spring, Struts, C++, .Net, C#, VB, Python, Hibernate, Junit, AJAX
Web Development – JSP, APS, Cold Fusion, Javascript, PHP, Perl, HTML, XML, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
Database Development and DBA – Oracle, SQL Server, My SQL, Sybase, Access, Rational Rose, DB2, Lotus Notes, Agile
Red Hat, Ruby on Rails, Cloud Computing, Storage Area Network (SAN), Tomcat/Apache, CentOS, Data ETL, Computer Forensics, Primavera, Netezza, NetBios, Lab Windows, /CVI
Ant, Eclipse, Web Logic and API Interfaces, Apache/Tomcat, Optical Signal Processing, Electro-Optical Systems
Netezza, NetBios, Cyber-security, Active Directory, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Tomcat, CentOS, Apache, XML, NSA SIGINT and CND Data, xKeyscore
Information Assurance, Certification and Accreditation Processes (ISSO, ISSE, ISSM, CISSP), SW Configuration Management, Project Management Framework, (PMF) processes, Microsoft Certificate Authority (CA)
Network Systems Design, Test, Engineering and Administration (Unix, Linux, Windows), Semantic Web Technologies
JOB CATEGORIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Software Engineers, Systems Engineers/Architects, Systems Integrators, Web Developers, Applications Testers, Software Tools Developers, Project/Program Managers, New Business Developers, Technical Writers/Documentation Specialists, Network and Systems Administrators, Configuration Managers, Information Security Engineers (ISSO’s, CISSP, ISSE), Database Developers (DBA’s).
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HOT JOBS ~ Sr Database Analyst w/ Secret Clearance ~ Camp Smith, Hawaii
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General Dynamics Information Technology
Sr Database Analyst/Secret Clearance/Hawaii JN: 194695
Job Responsibilities:
General Dynamics Information Technology is a top-tier IT integrator that provides information technology, systems engineering and professional services to customers in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, federal civil and commercial sectors. With approximately 17,000 professionals worldwide, the company has the customer knowledge, domain expertise and proven performance to manage large-scale, mission-critical IT programs.
The ideal candidate must be experienced, highly motivated, a responsible self-starter, able to work under general supervision, & exercise good judgment in the research, testing, planning, & implementation of project goals. This individual will serve as the primary interface for all Oracle DBMS operational issues for the (Solaris Platform) Multi-Level Trusted Network Environment (TNE). He/she will serve as the TNE Database Administrator, supported by reach-back staff in the execution of the following core activities:
1. Daily monitoring and administration of relational databases.
2. Plan, design, and development of new DBMS-centric capabilities. Analyze and determine information needs and elements, data relationships and attributes, data flow and storage requirements, data output and reporting capabilities.
3. Design/Development of PL/SQL code. Coordinate new data development ensuring consistency and integration with existing data warehouse structure.
4. Participate in continuous improvement efforts in enhancing performance and providing increased functionality, including performing proactive maintenance such as ensuring continued space availability, monitoring activity (e.g. database logs for anomalies), documenting problems, changes, and solutions.
5. Assignments may include design of data dictionaries, database structure and layout, installing, upgrading, and managing database applications.
6. Assist with application and database upgrades/testing and the deployment of applicable IAVM patches.
7. Responsible for database backup execution, monitoring, and validation.
8. Maintain current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.
9. Participate in special projects as required.
The above job description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this vacancy.
Required Education:
Bachelor Degree in a Computer Science or related technical discipline or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, training, or work experience is required.
Industry recognized technical certification IAW DoDI 8570.1 is required. MCSE, SCSE, MSCA, SCSA, OCA, OCP, OCM preferred. Must possess or attain CompTia Security+ and ITIL industry certifications within 6 months of employment.
Required Work Experience:
5-8 years Solaris 10 (Argus Pitbull) experience.
5-8 years Oracle 10g with Label Security experience.
In-depth knowledge of Oracle RDBMS internals.
Adept at completing Oracle administration/development tasks via ssh (no GUI, dbconsole, EM, etc.).
Strong troubleshooting skills.
Able to work with technical independence, escalating to Tier III as necessary.
SQL analysis/tuning
Other Desirable Requirements:
Employment offer is contingent upon candidate s ability to obtain & maintain a DOD SECRET security clearance. TS/SCI preferred.
Must be able to support occasional TDY, extended work (after-hours, weekends, & on-call) schedule.
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Union Apprenticeship Programs ~ An Open Door to Some Very Good Jobs
by Bill Golden
CEO, IntelligenceCareers, Inc.
A common lament by employers is that they cannot find qualified tradesmen to fill highly skilled manufacturing or tradescraft positions.
Simply put: these people just do not wander in off the street. They do not usually graduate from local community colleges, and high schools with technical training programs only have time and resources to provide basic introductory training, sufficient to steering a student in the right direction. Due to budget constraints, many of these high school programs have been eliminated.
There is a way however to get solid training and experience in the skilled trades if you are willing to invest the time necessary to master the trades skills. Consider joining a union.
There are MANY apprenticeship programs offered by the unions: Just google the following: http://tinyurl.com/7gpskt5
Not everyone needs a college degree to make good money ~ BUT you do need certifiable skills. You MUST be demonstrably good at something with a specific skillset to offer to employers.
How do you get those skills?
To get these skills you could go to a community college and seek out an industry certification. Many community colleges link their curriculum to the local economy and with local businesses ~ where business is willing to partner by agreeing to hire students and to provide paid apprenticeships. Unfortunately these opportunities are rare as too many employers want skills to walk in off the street and to be ready to perform without any training or mentorship.
To learn these valuable skillsets you could also contact your local union.
Whether you like unions or not, unions may be your best bet for securing a good paying job because they will teach you the tradecraft and provide you a paycheck while doing so. They will help you find work where skilled craftsmen are needed.
Below is just one example out of many union apprenticeships that will lead to a good future with good pay because you took the time ~ and were given the opportunity to get experience and mentorship ~ in seeking out a better career opportunity than just opening a stack of books (which is not a bad plan if that is also of interest to you and your degree is in demand).
Most unions require that you apply in person for an apprenticeship.
Some unions require you to provide certain documents before you can apply, such as a copy of your high school diploma or GED certificate, along with a transcript of your grades. We suggest that you contact the unions directly to ask about their specific application dates and requirements.
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Just One Example of MANY
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Union Apprenticeship Programs – New England
http://www.northeastmetrotech.com/guidance/career-planning/union-apprenticeship-programs.html
Apprentice Programs in Asbestos, Boilermakers, Bricklayers, Carpentry, Electrical & Tele-communications, Electrical, Elevator Construction, Engineering – Hoisting and Portable, Floor covering, Ironworkers, Linemen, Mill and Machine Erectors, Painters, Pile drivers, Pipefitting, Plasterers and Cement Masons, Plumbing, Printing Pressman, Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Oil Burners, Roofing, Sheet Metalworking, Sprinkler Fitters, and Telecommunications.
There are MANY apprenticeship programs offered by the unions.
To find one in your area just google the following: http://tinyurl.com/7gpskt5
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The Search Begins for America’s Outstanding Oldest Worker … Must be at least 100 years old
ARLINGTON, VA /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ ~ Experience Works, the nation’s largest organization serving older workers through the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), announces its search for America’s Outstanding Oldest Worker for 2012. The annual recognition, now in its 14th year, is part of a national effort to raise awareness of the contributions older individuals make in today’s workplace and provide inspiration to older workers seeking employment.
Nominees must be 100 years of age or older and working at least 20 hours each week in paid employment. The nomination form is available at www.experienceworks.org. Deadline for nominations is April 15, 2012.
“Experience Works is proud to sponsor the search for America’s Outstanding Oldest Worker,” said Billy Wooten, executive director of program operations for Experience Works. “We believe that people who are productive and active throughout their lives will have better health, increased longevity, and a more positive impact on their communities.”
Last year’s honorees were 102-year-old Dr. Hedda Bolgar, a practicing psychoanalyst from Los Angeles, California, and 101-year-old Mazerine Wingate, a postal worker from Lexington Park, Maryland.
Experience Works SCSEP operates in 30 states and Puerto Rico, providing community service, training, and employment opportunities for low-income adults age 55 and older. The program is highly effective in helping older workers get back into the workforce, maintain self-sufficiency, and age with dignity.
Contact: Susan Jackson, susan_jackson@experienceworks.org
SOURCE Experience Works
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Have You Been Hired as an “Independent Contractor”? Your Proper Title May Be “Employee” ~ and You May Be Entitled to Overtime
BOCA RATON, FL /PRNewswire/ ~ In these tough economic times, employers are increasingly using another ploy to salvage their bottom line: misclassifying workers who are truly employees as independent contractors. By slapping the label of “independent contractor” on a worker it actually treats as an employee, an employer tries to avoid numerous obligations, including the legal requirement to pay overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”).
According to Nancy Leppink, deputy director of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division, the practice of misclassifying workers is “more pervasive” than ever, and it has jumped from the construction and home building industry to restaurants, health care and government contractors. FedEx was recently found to have misclassified workers and paid millions to its drivers who were improperly classified as independent contractors.
Fortunately for workers, mere labels do not control their status as either an employee entitled to overtime wages or an independent contractor not entitled to overtime. That status is determined by the “economic realities” test, which looks at a number of factors, including the degree of control an employer exercises over a worker, including the time, place and manner of the performance of work, as well as the worker’s economic dependence on the employer.
According to Employment Law Attorney Gregg Shavitz of the Shavitz Law Group, if an employer determines what duties a worker is to perform; where, when and how he or she is to perform such duties; and provides the materials to perform such duties, then the worker likely is an employee – and is entitled to overtime wages for hours worked above 40 hours in a week. If the extent of the worker’s duties are such that there is no or limited opportunity to perform work for others, then that fact provides further indication that the worker is an employee. A true independent contractor has the ability to accept or decline work; determines when, where and how work is to be performed; provides the materials necessary to perform the work; and contracts directly with clients or customers.
Notably, the FLSA utilizes the broadest possible definition of employee, which means that even if a worker does not fall within the definition of an “employee” for some purposes – for example, state workers’ compensation benefits,- that same worker still may be considered an employee pursuant to the FLSA.
Avoiding the payment of overtime wages is only one reason an employer may misclassify an employee as an independent contractor. According to the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”), the IRS loses millions of dollars due to employees being misclassified as independent contractors. Avoidance of federal employment taxes, including payroll taxes, has become another motivation for misclassifying employees, as is the avoidance of paying other state and local benefits, such as unemployment compensation.
With deep cuts to their budgets, governments are looking for revenue sources and for companies misclassifying employees, this is not good news. Like the DOL, the IRS has made the issue of misclassification of employees a priority.
Recently, the IRS implemented an amnesty-type of program whereby employers who have misclassified employees as independent contractors may pay only a portion of their tax liability if they voluntarily reclassify “independent contractors” as employees. Notably, participation in this IRS program does not relieve an employer for other liabilities for misclassification, including overtime. Thus, if an employer avails itself of the IRS program and reclassifies former independent contractors as employees, then this indicates that the employer may owe unpaid overtime wages.
Further, if an employer fails to properly report wages to the IRS, an employee could file a private cause of action for actual or liquidated damages. In this instance, the district court has discretion to award attorney’s fees, requiring that the employer also pay the employee’s legal fees.
For employees, further investigation into the employer’s other obligations, including the requirement to pay overtime under the FLSA, may be warranted. “Workers who have worked more than 40 hours for an employer within one or more work weeks within the past three years but did not receive time-and-a-half wages for those overtime hours because they were classified as an independent contractor, may have been misclassified and may be owed overtime wages plus other penalties from the employer,” says Shavitz.
For more information about misclassification and workers’ rights, the Shavitz Law Group created the website www.helpingworkers.com.
Further questions can be answered by contacting Shavitz Law Group. This is a free community service provided by the law firm.
The Shavitz Law Group, P.A., founded in 1999, represents employees in thousands of unpaid overtime and minimum wage claims in both individual cases and collective/class actions in Florida and across the United States each year.
SOURCE Shavitz Law Group, P.A.
CONTACT: Gregg Shavitz
Web Site: http://www.helpingworkers.com
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