Written Examination: Applicants must attend an orientation session and take a written exam on December 19, 2009. The exam consists of reading comprehension, math, and listening comprehension components. A minimum written exam score of 70% for each component is required to continue in the process. A study guide for the written exam is provided in this application packet.
Oral Interviews: Applicants passing the written exam will be scheduled for an oral board interview at a date to be determined in January, 2010.
CPAT: Applicants must provide a copy of their CPAT identification card as verification of successful completion of the Candidate Physical Ability Test no later than April 1, 2010. Applicants who have completed the CPAT before the December 11 application due date must include a copy of their CPAT identification card with their application submittal. Applicants who will have completed the CPAT before the December 19 exam date should provide a copy of their CPAT identification card when checking-in for the written exam, but no later than April 1, 2010. Applicants who are in the process of taking the CPAT or who will be taking an upcoming CPAT must provide their CPAT identification card no later than April 1, 2010. CPAT identification cards submitted after December 19 must be mailed to: Village of Homewood, Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, 2020 Chestnut Road, Homewood, IL 60430. An applicant’s CPAT identification card must have an issuance date between December 1, 2008 and April 1, 2010. Information on the CPAT and upcoming test dates are provided in this application packet. For more information on CPAT visit the Northeastern Illinois Public Safety Training Academy website at www.nipsta.org or the Southwest United Fire Districts website at www.sufd.org.
Final Selection Requirements: Persons identified for appointment from the final eligibility list must pass a polygraph exam, a psychological evaluation, and a physical exam in order to be eligible for appointment by the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners.
Exam Date & Location: The exam will be held at South Suburban Hospital, 17800 South Kedzie Avenue, Hazel Crest, IL 60429. Check-in begins at 7:00 a.m., orientation begins at 8:00 a.m., and the exam begins at 8:30 a.m. Enter through the main entrance on the east side of the building. Follow the signs to the auditorium in the basement. Doors open at 7:00 a.m. and the orientation begins promptly at 8:00 a.m. Doors will be closed at 8:00 a.m.; anyone arriving after that time WILL NOT be admitted. Applicants already in the registration line at 8:00 a.m. will be permitted to take the exam. Applicants must present their driver’s license at the time of check-in in order to take the exam.
Required Documents: Applicants must include the following legible documents with their application submittal:
1. Completed employment application
2. Copy of birth certificate
3. Copy of driver’s license
4. Copy of high school diploma or GED
5. Copy of Firefighter certification and/or EMT-B or EMT-P license (if applicable)
6. Copy of CPAT identification card (if applicable)
Applications and the required documents must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on December 11, 2009 to: Village of Homewood, Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, Fire Exam Application, 2020 Chestnut Road, Homewood, IL 60430
Application packets, CPAT information & study guides are available at the Homewood Fire Department from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday and 24 hours a day at the Police Department, 17950 Dixie Highway.
A broad-based business development opportunity to join a team focused on fostering transatlantic business relations between the US and its top economic partner in Europe. Applications are invited for an unpaid full time internship position at the British Consulate General (BCG) Chicago.
Job Summary:
UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) is the United Kingdom Government’s international business development agency. UKTI is charged with transatlantic trade development between the US and the UK and with assisting US companies looking to invest in the UK. (See www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk).
Main Job Functions:
· Assisting UK companies in developing their US market entry strategy and support UK companies already active in the US.
· Providing assistance to US companies looking to set up or expand in the UK and support US companies already active in the UK market.
· Working with partner organisations and the UKTI-US network, contribute to trade missions, compile visit programs, plan company meetings and introductions, and produce and manage events;
· Developing and implementing marketing programs to build market awareness, identify and develop key sponsorship activities, and attend association events/trade shows to build relationships and generate leads;
· Co-ordinate as necessary with UKTI’s internal network and partners, and with inward investment agencies of the English regions and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland;
· Working across teams to ensure both Trade and Investment objectives are identified and realized for all events.
Applicants should have all of the following:
· Good educational background;
· Excellent research, analysis and report writing skills, particularly the ability to produce good quality outputs across a wide and often unfamiliar sectoral range;
· A good knowledge of UK and US business cultures;
· The ability to work in a team environment towards shared goals;
· An understanding of both private and public sector operations;
· Good networking and communication skills;
· Proven administrative skills;
· High self-motivation and initiative;
· Computer literacy in standard Microsoft applications.
The appointment is subject to successful completion of reference checks and security clearance. All applicants must have existing eligibility to work in the United States.
We are dedicated to providing our interns with the most comprehensive internship opportunity possible. This will include spending time with the candidate in fundraising, outreach, and event capacities, in additional to innovative intern-driven work described below.
Here are just a few examples of our interns' innovative work to date:
-Crafting our campaign's Facebook and Twitter outreach strategy
-Designing campaign literature and print advertisements
-Coordinating with city ward organizations and suburban township organizations
-Assisting in the creation of our comprehensive environmental platform
-Crafting and implementing our ballot petition drive
For more information about our campaign visit our:
Jacob Meister’s campaign for the United States Senate is looking for interns to help send a new voice for Illinois to Washington. We are offering the opportunity to gain political experience and become part of a campaign team. We have a progressive grassroots campaign with an emphasis on volunteer recruitment.
The campaign is looking for interns across Illinois to get involved with the upcoming primary and will be involved in the following:
• Field organizing and volunteer recruitment
• Coordinating events and efforts with campaign field staff
• Research and communications
• Finance and fundraising (call time with the candidate, event planning)
• Office support (data entry, phones)
Applicants for internship positions should:
• Have a demonstrated interest in Democratic politics
• Possess strong written, oral and organizational skills and a strong academic record and/or be enrolled in a related field of study (e.g. communications, language skills (Spanish, Polish, etc...) political science)
• Engage in voter contact activities and spread the word about Jacob Meister
• Commit through February 2nd
Interns should be able to commit 15 hours weekly. Internships are not paid, but students may be able to earn college credit, depending on their institution. To apply send a cover letter and resume to Katie Eder at katie.eder@meisterforsenate.com.
The entry-level agent works under general supervision and requires knowledge of accounting and business-related coursework and applicable State and Federal tax laws, rules, policies and procedures. This level of agent accompanies higher-level Tax Auditor Agents in order to learn how to properly conduct field audits and refund investigations of taxpayers’ business operations or non-resident, individual taxpayers; and completes designated segments of given field audit or refund investigations subject to review of higher-level Tax Auditor Agent.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Bachelor's degree or higher degree in accounting, business, business administration, economics, finance, public administration, management or other business related field and 24 semester credit hours or 36 quarter credit hours of accounting courses which may include up to 6 semester credit hours or 9 quarter credit hours of business-related courses and a valid driver's license.
Or
2. Within last 4 years have 2 years exp. in accounting &/or auditing &/or taxation experience and 9 semester credit hours or 13 quarter credit hours of accounting courses and a valid driver's license.
Or
3. Current CPA, CMA, or CIA Certificate, or JD, LLB, MBA, or Master's Degree in Taxation or Master’s Degree in Accounting, or Professional Tax Designation issued by Institute for Professionals in Taxation or International Association of Assessing Officers or designation as an Enrolled Agent of the Internal Revenue Service; 9 semester credit hours or 13 quarter credit hours of accounting courses; valid driver's license.
Some field assignments may require extensive travel and overnight stays as necessitated by particular task, geographical location and expertise required.
Please send Civil Service Application and attachments to the address listed below or apply on-line at http://careers.ohio.gov. The application must indicate that the minimum qualifications listed above are met.
Ohio Department of Taxation
Human Resources
30 E. Broad Street, 22nd Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Attention: Beth Johnson
If you have any questions regarding employment with the Ohio Department of Taxation, please contact Beth Johnson at (614) 466-3020.
HeiTech Services is dedicated to attracting highly skilled and motivated professionals. We value our employees. We offer our employees challenging opportunities that facilitate professional growth and development while also providing the support you need to succeed. We are committed to your success because we understand that our employees are the driving force behind HeiTech Services' continued growth. Join the HeiTech Services team and you will become an integral part of a company that offers the resources and support you need to succeed.
HeiTech Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.
Database/Systems Analyst Description:
HeiTech Services is seeking a Database/Systems Analyst with experience developing and maintaining relational databases in Microsoft SQL and Oracle for a full-time on-site assignment in Chicago, Illinois, supporting a client at the Department of Labor.
Job functions include:
• Analyzing program requirements to develop program or administrative systems including the systems specifications, data gathering and analytical techniques, and systems evaluation methodology.
• Analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness of program operations in meeting established goals and objectives.
• Developing ad-hoc queries to access program data, extract and prepare data in a variety of electronic formats for end users, and respond effectively to requests for case, trend, or other program information from management staff.
• Using object-oriented programming languages, as well as client and server applications development processes and multimedia and Internet technology, to automate staff functions designed to improve work flow.
• Testing, maintaining, and monitoring program applications and other related systems.
• Training staff and users to work with program applications and other related systems, and, where necessary, provide assistance in solving computer related problems and issues.
• Planning, maintaining, and implementing off-the-shelf technology solutions while working cooperatively with existing on-site technology specialists to coordinate any overlapping activities
• Designing and implementing solutions to enhance contact center capabilities and effectiveness as the contract center progresses in sophistication
• Monitoring system performance on a daily basis
• Identifying and resolve system problems
• Maintenance of information technology systems
HeiTech Services is dedicated to attracting highly skilled and motivated professionals. We value our employees. We offer our employees challenging opportunities that facilitate professional growth and development while also providing the support you need to succeed. We are committed to your success because we understand that our employees are the driving force behind HeiTech Services' continued growth. Join the HeiTech Services team and you will become an integral part of a company that offers the resources and support you need to succeed.
HeiTech Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.
Lead Information Specialists/Help Desk Supervisor Description:
HeiTech Services is seeking a Lead Information Specialists/Help Desk Supervisor for a full-time on-site assignment in Chicago, Illinois, supporting a client at the Department of Labor.
Job functions include:
• Analyzing and preparing reports on trends in customer inquiries and requests for assistance
• Recommending call center/help desk improvements in overall service
• Monitoring call center/help desk staff performance
• Implementing effective quality control measures
• Performing case processing activities similar to those required of analysts and should be ready to assist as time allows and during peak work load to prevent backlogs.
The Lead Information Specialists/Help Desk Supervisor works with the on-site technology specialist to implement off-the-shelf technology solutions in order to improve and enhance data collection, tracking, and reporting of call center activities on a daily and weekly basis. The ideal candidate will display a high degree of professionalism and integrity in interacting with employers and coworkers.
The Lead Information Specialists/Help Desk Supervisor should be able to perform information specialists’ duties, including:
• Entering and tracking incoming phone calls and other electronic inquiries for response
• Responding to routine incoming phone calls in a courteous and business-like manner
• Responding to electronic inquiries such as-mail
• Preparing a variety of documents, correspondence, and management/production reports
Requirements:
• 3 years experience providing help desk service
• 1 year of supervisory experience
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word and Excel
• Capable of communicating effectively both written and orally
• Bachelor’s degree required !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Assistant Project Supervisor Description:
HeiTech Services is seeking an Assistant Project Supervisor for a full-time on-site assignment in Chicago, Illinois, supporting a client at the Department of Labor.
Job functions include:
• Managing and implementing overall contract requirements
• Overseeing day-to-day activities of a support center, including supervising a help desk
• Supervise, direct, and coordinate a team of analysts
• Foster a work environment that respects individuals, promotes teamwork and cooperation, and encourages innovation and new ideas
• Implement staffing plans and performance measurement systems for a production-based operation
The project supervisor is responsible for developing, documenting, and maintaining work processes and rules, assisting in developing productions goals for analysts, and monitoring staff performance. The supervisor will perform case processing activities similar to those required of the analysts—it is expected that the supervisor will be fully capable of performing the tasks associated with the analysts and should be ready to assist as time allows and during peak work load to prevent backlogs.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree
• 3 – 5 years experience managing and motivating personnel in a production-based environment
• Experience managing and motivating personnel in a production-based environment
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written with all levels of personnel
• Capable of working independently and providing guidance to lower-level personnel to meet production goals
• Experience with application processing is desired but not required
Project Supervisor Description:
HeiTech Services is seeking a Project Supervisor for a full-time on-site assignment in Chicago, Illinois, supporting a client at the Department of Labor.
Job functions include:
• Managing and implementing overall contract requirements
• Overseeing day-to-day activities of a support center, including supervising a help desk
• Supervise, direct, and coordinate a team of analysts
• Foster a work environment that respects individuals, promotes teamwork and cooperation, and encourages innovation and new ideas
• Implement staffing plans and performance measurement systems for a production-based operation
The project supervisor is responsible for developing, documenting, and maintaining work processes and rules, assisting in developing productions goals for analysts, and monitoring staff performance. The supervisor will perform case processing activities similar to those required of the analysts—it is expected that the supervisor will be fully capable of performing the tasks associated with the analysts and should be ready to assist as time allows and during peak work load to prevent backlogs.
The project supervisor will work with and coordinate K4’s activities with the Chicago National Processing Center Federal Certifying Officers and the NPC Director.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree
• 5 – 7 years experience managing and motivating personnel in a production-based environment
• Experience managing and motivating personnel in a production-based environment
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written with all levels of personnel
• Capable of working independently and providing guidance to lower-level personnel to meet production goals
• Experience with application processing is desired but not required
You will be collecting signatures for the purpose of helping a Democratic candidate for judge get on the ballot for the primary election to be held on February 2, 2010.
Job candidates should be personable and appropriately dressed.
This is a great opportunity for the right applicant to get his or her foot in the door of the hard-to-enter field of politics.
This position might be a good fit if you:
- are a student or recent graduate
- have a conservative or moderate ideology
- are able to work at least two days per week
- have reliable transportation
- do not need to make a lot of money
This is an entry level position that requires both field and office work.
You will:
Recruit Volunteers…
Manage Data…
Talk to Voters…
Distribute Literature…
Find, organize and attend events/fundraisers…
…and get the inside scoop on Illinois politics first hand.
Do you need an internship for college credit?
Do you need to pad your resume for a challenging job market?
Do you have experience in event planning or data management?
Are you a people person?
Are you curious about how political campaigns work?
You will be collecting signatures for the purpose of helping Democratic Candidates get on the ballot for the primary election to be held on February 2, 2010.
Job candidates should be personable and appropriately dressed.
This position is temporary and available immediately.
Why BI Incorporated
If you want to make a difference in the quality and safety of our communities, BI is right for you. It is a place to grow your career – your launching pad for success. Our team of professionals is experienced and motivated, but we need you for our innovative and expanding Intensive Supervision Appearance Program (ISAP) Division.
Established in 1978, we are the nation's leading technology and supervision provider for local, state and federal governments. We support more than 1,000 government agencies throughout the United States. Our home office is in Boulder, Colorado; our industry-leading call monitoring center is located in Anderson, Indiana, and we have offices in local communities throughout the U.S.
About ISAP
Operated for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), ISAP is an alternative to detention for illegal aliens moving through our nation’s immigration court system. The goal of ISAP is to improve aliens’ compliance with conditions of release by making sure they appear at court hearings, providing community supervision, ensuring they comply with final court orders, and much more.
What to Expect
Although ISAP is a very structured program, each day on the job presents a new set of opportunities and challenges. Case Specialists interface with a range of stakeholders including program participants and their families, community resources, our local customer contact, and BI staff. Daily interaction with program participants can vary greatly by their personal circumstance and progression through the immigration court system.
The ISAP Case Specialist position is not a typical desk job. Checking in with clients at their residence or workplace to ensure they are following supervision requirements gets you out of the office and into the community. At the same time, conducting participant orientation and assessment, managing detailed case records, collecting participant travel documents, and complying with program requirements will make up a large part of your daily activities.
Some participants will be supervised using electronic monitoring ankle bracelets or other technology. You will be trained on these technologies and be responsible for tracking participants’ compliance to related curfews and interpreting monitoring data.
Who Will Thrive
Successful ISAP Case Specialists will be able to thrive in an ever-changing environment and display a high degree of professionalism and sound judgment at all times. The primary skills and qualifications needed for this position include:
• Strong interpersonal communication skills to effectively interface with program stakeholders (employees, community contacts, government officials and program participants).
• Ability to clearly articulate program rules, instructions and court orders.
• Ability to compose succinct, accurate written reports.
• Demonstrated sound judgment and even temperament. Ability to maintain self-control in stressful situations, such as interpersonal confrontations or emergencies, or defuse hostile or unstable situations.
• Demonstrated tact when interacting with the public.
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills.
• Ability to display cultural sensitivity and understanding.
• Basic knowledge of immigration laws, regulations and procedures.
• Bilingual English and Spanish candidates preferred.
• Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office and the Internet.
• Ability to interpret electronic monitoring messages and daily summary reports.
Background & Education Requirements
• Bachelors Degree in Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice or related field.
• At least two years relevant experience in a field related to law, social work, detention, corrections or similar field.
• Experience interacting with multicultural individuals.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
ISAP offices offer a typical office environment, however some local travel is required for participant home and workplace visits. Candidates will also travel for a week of employee training.
Physical demands of the job include:
• Use of standard office equipment such as copier, computer, keyboard, telephone and fax machine.
• Bending, stooping and use of hands and fingers to place electronic monitoring on the client.
• Valid State Driver’s License and the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds to deliver and install equip
The work environment and physical demands described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Selected applicants will be required to successfully pass a Federal background check, drug test and final approval by DHS.
BI fosters a culture of teamwork and innovation while offering a generous compensation and benefits package including medical/dental, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.
Visit www.bi.com for full job descriptions and to apply online today.
We are committed to the principles of diversity and equal opportunity.
Interested candidates should submit a resume and brief (one page) cover letter to the email listed above, or call 773-437-0367 for more information. Internships are unpaid, but college credit and excellent references are available, as well as the possibility for advancement to paid staff positions as the campaign develops.
Lionbridge provides interpretation for two federal contracts with the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security.
Preliminary Requirements for all Lionbridge Interpreters:
-US Citizen or Permanent Resident (green card holder)
-Lived in the US for 3 of the past 5 years
-One year prior Judiciary Interpretation experience
-Consecutive and Simultaneous Interpretation Skills Required
Freelance Opportunities available Monday through Friday during normal business hours.