Fwd: [BisonEngineers] Fwd: Engineering/IT Positions

If you know of someone who is:

a) A U.S. Citizen (NON-NEGOTIABLE)
b) Is looking for full time employment in the Information Technology (IT) arena
c) Would like to work for a company with great benefits;
d) Is willing to commute every morning to Herndon, VA (near Dulles Airport),

Then please read on...

SPECIFIC POSITIONS:

Java Software Engineer (mid level) to develop software solutions:
application development skills, including experience with J2EE, Servlets,
JDBC, EJB, JDBC, XML, XSLT, JMS, and Oracle. Requires a thorough
understanding of development lifecycle, including software design and
development of n-tier web applications.

QA Engineer (junior level) to test web applications. responsible for setting
and following process, testing procedures, implementing automated testing,
finding defects, and working with the team to produce a great product.
1-3 years experience preferred.

Business/Management Analyst (junior level) to develop functional
users' requirements. Actively soliciting, documenting and analyzing
customer requirements, and driving congruency between customer needs,
business requirements, and technology solution.
1-3 years experience preferred.



For More Information and consideration, please contact:
Mr. Ernest Brice via ernie.brice@netamerica.net , 301-218-4559,
ext 266, fax: 301-218-6457
www.netamerica.net

 

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FAA is looking for high school grads to be air traffic controllers

The FAA is taking applications for air traffic controller school.  You need only a high school diploma to apply and credit is given for college on the exam.

http://www.faa.gov/jobs/job_opportunities/airtraffic_controllers/

 

 

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Job Announcement - Aerospace Engineer, US Army, Hampton VA

This job announcement is for those who are currently employed by the federal government.

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
Vacancy Announcement Number: SCER07346786
Opening Date: October 26, 2007 Closing Date: December 26, 2007
Position: Aerospace Engineer, DB-0861-3
Salary: $75,414 - $98,041 Annual
Place of Work: US ARMY RSCH, DEVELOPMENT & ENG CMD, AMRDEC, AEROFLIGHT DYNAMICS DIR, JOINT RESEARCH PROGRAM OFFICE, HAMPTON, VA
Position Status: This is a Permanent position. -- Full Time
Number of Vacancy: 1
DEPARTMENT OF ARMY RANKED ONE OF THE TOP TEN FEDERAL WORKPLACES FOR 2007!
Duties: Is assigned to the US Army Aviation and Missile Command, Aeroflight Dynamics Directorate, and serves as a professional engineer in the NASA Langley Configuration Aerodynamics Branch. Is responsible for planning and conducting exploratory research in the area of rotorcraft interactional aerodynamics. The research involves experimental and analytical evaluation of advanced concepts as well as exploratory research of phenomena critical to the understanding of the unique and complex rotorcraft flow environment. Work includes performing independent studies or assignments, and/or participating as a member of a team assigned to complex experimental products. Assignments frequently involve developing concepts for which limited applied research has been previously accomplished.

About the Position: DUTY LOCATION: HAMPTON, VIRGINIA

Who May Apply: (Click on Who May Apply) All Federal employees serving on a career or career-conditional appointment. Reinstatement eligibles. Veterans and preference eligibles under Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998. (VEOA) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) eligibles.

Qualifications: Click on link below to view qualification standard.
General Schedule
This position is included in a DoD Civilian Personnel Demonstration Project. The pay band is DB-03, which is equivalent to GS-12 - GS-13. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's Degree in professional engineering. Curriculum must: (1) be in a school of engineering with 1 engineering curriculum accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential/integral calculus & courses (more advanced than 1st-year physics/chemistry) in 5 of 7 areas of engineering science/physics: statics, dynamics; strength of materials; fluid mechanics, hydraulics; thermodynamics; electric fields/circuits; nature/properties of materials; comparable area of engineering science/physics (e.g., optics/heat transfer/soil mechanics/mechanics). OR Combination of Education/Experience - college level education/experience that furnished knowledge of physical/mathematical science underlying professional engineering & understanding (theoretical/practical) of engineering sciences/techniques & applications to a branch of engineering. This must be demonstrated by 1 of the following: Professional Engineer Registration; Written test; Specific Academic Courses - 60 semester hours in physical/mathematical/engineering sciences that included courses acceptable toward meeting requirements as described in above; OR Related Curriculum - Completion of bachelor's degree in engineering technology/professional field provided applicant has 1 year of professional engineering experience under professional engineering supervision. In addition to Basic Requirements, applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to DB-2 or GS-11 level in Federal service, which involved planning/conducting exploratory research in interactional aerodynamics. This experience must have provided: Knowledge as a research engineer in rotorcraft aeromechanics; Ability to serve as a technical expert in experimental research technology for rotorcraft interactional aeromechanics; Skill in evaluating innovative rotorcraft concepts through application of existing/new experimental methods; Skill in interpreting experimental results, correlating results with analysis/identifying areas of improvement to analytical tools; Ability to work effectively on interdisciplinary teams as a specialist in rotorcraft aeromechanic; Skill in preparing clear/concise presentations for management review; Ability to stay abreast of state-of-the-art developments/technology transition opportunities; & Ability to serve as technical focus for experimental rotor design/loads/dynamics. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS, go to: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/SEC-IV/B/GS0800/0800.htm.

GS-12 and above: Bachelor's degree directly related to this occupation and 1 year of experience directly related to this occupation equivalent to the next lower grade level. The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened for the Office of Personnel Management's basic qualifications requirements, and the skills needed to perform the duties of this position as described in this vacancy announcement. One year of experience in the same or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade or level requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position being filled. Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at - http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html On your resume, please include college/university, dates attended, degree achieved, semester hours earned, GPA, major field of study, 24 semester hours of specific courses and course hours in your major. Failure to provide this education information on your resume may result in an ineligible rating. Foreign education must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered for this position. Please include this information in your resume.

Other Information:(Click on Other Information)
To successfully claim veteran's preference, your resume/supplemental data must clearly show your entitlement. Please review the information listed under the Other Requirements link on this announcement or review our on-line Job Application Kit. Multiple positions will be filled from this announcement. The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. The DoD policy is available on http://www.cpms.osd.mil/fas/staffing/pdf/rem_ann.pdf This is a Career Program Position (CP). # 16 Permanent Change of Station (PCS) expenses will be authorized. Temporary Duty (TDY) travel is 10 percent.

Other Requirements:(Click on Other Requirements)
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. Direct Deposit of Pay is Required. This is a DOD Demonstration Project position. Further certification from this announcement may take place up to 180 days beyond the closing date of this announcement.

How to Apply: (Click on How to Apply)
Resumes must be received by the closing date of this announcement. Self-nomination must be submitted by the closing date. Resume must be on file in our centralized database. Announcements close at 12:00am (midnight) Eastern Time.

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SUBJECT: Hispanic PR Wire Release - Hispanic College Fund Announces NASA MUST Scholarships Now Available

October 30, 2007--A consortium led by the Hispanic College Fund (HCF) with the support of The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) and the United Negro College Fund Special Programs Corporation (UNCFSP) announced the opening of the NASA MUST scholarship application. The NASA MUST scholarship application is now available online at http://www.hispanicfund.org/ with a deadline of February 1, 2008.

The full article is available by clicking on this link:
http://hispanicprwire.com/news.php?l=in&id=9913

(c) 2007 All Rights Reserved. Hispanic PR Wire.

DISCOVERIES

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HealthDay News

October 28 2007

Education delays dementia, but just wait

The complete article can be viewed at:
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SaltLakeTribune: NAACP wants apology from Overstock.com founder

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Perhaps my outrage meter needs calibrating, but I'm not feeling this one: "National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Salt Lake City chapter leaders and other community members organized a news conference Friday to call for Byrne to apologize and to refrain from using terms such as "burn" when referring to kids."

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NAACP wants apology from Overstock.com founder - By Jennifer W. Sanchez
The Salt Lake Tribune

Posted: 8:25 PM- The NAACP is demanding a public apology from Overstock.com founder and CEO Patrick Byrne for saying minority students who do not graduate from high school might as well be burned or thrown away. View Full Story

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The Science Education Myth

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Barry sent you a Business Week link and the following message: "With U.S. competitiveness at stake, we need to get our priorities straight. Education is really important, and a well-educated workforce is what will help the U.S. keep its global edge. But emphasizing math and science education over humanities and social sciences may not be the best prescription for the U.S. We need our children to receive a balanced and broad education." The Science Education Myth Forget the conventional wisdom. U.S. schools are turning out more capable science and engineering grads than the job market can support Please note: if you no longer wish to receive these messages, please contact the sender (barry.wynn@gmail.com), not Business Week Online.

NPR.org - Minnesota Plan Gives Scholarships for Child Care

Barry thought you would be interested in this story: NPR : Minnesota Plan Gives Scholarships for Child Care
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The government already invests in early education through Head Start, but according to [Art] Rolnick, the Head Start program has brought only a limited return on investment because the quality isnt high enough.

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Web page recommendation

Barry (barry.wynn@gmail.com) has recommended this web page to you:

http://www.baylor.edu/lariat/news.php?action=story&story=47721

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Quote:"My suspicion is that there may not be an obvious reason for an African-American to get, say, a Ph.D. in physics, because they don't see any direct correlation with how they can take that back and help their community," Park said. "There are social problems in the community that they would probably like to address, and a lot of Ph.D.s are in areas that aren't seen as being able to help them directly give back."

I find this conjecture specious at best and carrying the taint of "Magical Negro Syndrome"... which I just made up. The interview subject (Jerry Park) recovers a bit here:"Possibly more impacting than the social problems of various communities is the fact that teenagers still very much employ the use of role models in decisions regarding their future, Park said."I am totally in the camp that argues that role modeling is of the utmost importance," Park said. "Race is still an important identifier in America, and it definitely makes a big difference as far as encouraging teenagers to apply to college and go on to earn a Ph.D"

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Visit Baylor University on the web at http://www.baylor.edu/ .

Educational Opportunity  

If you know anyone that could use this, please pass this along.

Mark  Robbins,  Dean of Syracuse University's School of Architecture is desperately seeking young men and women of color interested in pursuing a  five year professional degree in Architecture.

He says he's deeply committed to bringing diversity to his field and has scholarship money set aside to fully cover education costs for 10 students. He says that Latino enrollment in the school has increased substantially, but it's harder to attract Blacks.

Syracuse University's School of Architecture has a great reputation and this seems like a terrific opportunity, so please pass this on to everyone you know.  

Contact:  Mark Robbins,  
Dean School of Architecture,  
315 - 443 - 2255  
robbinsm@syr.edu  

PR Newswire news release: The Sallie Mae Fund Awards $2.5 Million in Co

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The following news release from PR Newswire was sent to you by: Barry (barry.wynn@gmail.com).

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These scholarships are part of The Sallie Mae Fund's effort to increase
access to higher education for lower-income and minority students by
addressing three common barriers-awareness of financial aid, academic
performance and financial need. Since 2001, The Sallie Mae Fund has awarded
more than $12.7 million in scholarships to more than 5,000 students.

Headline:
The Sallie Mae Fund Awards $2.5 Million in College Scholarships to More than 1,000 Students Nationwide This School Year

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Sallie Mae Fund Nationwide Paying for College Bus Tour Motors into Greater Washington, D.C., Area October 25-31 to Educate Families About Planning and Paying for College

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