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Fish and Wildlife Biologist (GS-7/9/11) Lacey, Spokane, and Wenatchee, Washington   Overview Email Rachel McCracken at rachel_f_mccracken@fws.gov  for the full position description, qualifications, and instructions on how to apply for the GS-7/9/11 positions. The primary purpose of this position is to provide biological support on a variety of issues relating to restoration, preservation and conservation of fish and wildlife and their habitats. Responsibilities may include: conducting a wide variety of complex ecological investigations or inspections involving complex land and water resource development actions; assessing restoration impact for the involved area; and to assist or develop fish and/or wildlife mitigation or management plans to ensure preservation, protection, and enhancement of fish and/or wildlife and their habitat for a geographic area having a variety of habitat conditions.   Position Details Work Schedule: Full-Time Appointment Type: Permanent or Term Pay Scale and Grade: GS-401-7 Salary: $45,823-$59,572 (Lacey, WA) $42,053-$54,670 (Spokane, WA and Wenatchee, WA)   Environmental Impact Statements (25%)- Under the direction of the supervisory or designated senior staff, the incumbent receives a variety of assignments designed to enhance the incumbent's knowledge of the myriad of Federal environmental and fish and wildlife protection laws and Executive Orders applicable to conducting environmental impact assessments (i.e., Endangered Species Act (ESA) - in particular Section 7, National Environment Policy Act (NEPA), Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Acts, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, Federal Land Policy and Management Act, Natural Resources Damage Assessment) as well as Service/Department and other Federal, Tribal and State rules and regulations to develop his/her expertise in relating and applying them to the conservation management activities of the ES Program to include endangered and threatened species, habitat conservation planning, energy development, permits and licenses, national environmental policy act, pesticide use, water quality, wetland and riparian habitat assessments, and partners program. Typically, the incumbent will independently perform routine, less complex studies or assessments or work with a senior biologist on larger more complex by assisting in planning, conducting, analyzing, and reporting on complex investigations/assessments in order to determine the impact of various land and water resource development projects, proposals and/or license applications/renewals on the fish and wildlife resources of an area. As exposure and experience is gained, the assignments will become progressively more challenging until they develop the skills and expertise to perform the full scope of duties and responsibilities described in the full performance GS-11 position description. Researches potential impacts of proposed Federal program or project operational data to determine the effects of those programs or actions on threatened and endangered species and prepares draft biological opinions as required under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Amendments for the supervisor's review and/or discussion. Participates in the review and/or preparation of biological portions of environment assessment/impact statements or comprehensive resource planning reports to evaluate environmental consequences of proposed actions on Federal fish and wildlife resources of concern. Accompanies supervisor or senior biologists conducting private land wetland impact restorations including, but not all inclusive, landowner contacts, mapping, surveying, staking, construction monitoring, and seeding; and assists with preparing management plans for restored areas. Permit Processing (25%)- Following established procedures or instruction, independently reviews and processes routine research/recovery permits and other recovery/ESA-related documents to ensure correct form(s) are submitted and are accurately completed and signed; establishes due dates; and provides general technical information regarding the permit submission process to biologists in the Ecological Service's field offices. Notifies the supervisor or designated senior staff of complications and/or unique requests with regard to processing permits. Identifies improvements for improving or streamlining the permit review and processing procedures, as appropriate. Follows protocol for coordinating permit requests with Headquarters staff, Regional Solicitor, and field office staff to ensure that documents have appropriate reviews and follow Service regulations, policy, guidance, and procedures. Maintains and updates files on permits issued for activities associated with endangered, threatened, proposed, and candidate species and their habitats. As requested, provides (compiles, collates, coordinates) extracts or summaries of these data for inclusion in such things as project documents, listing or de-listing packages, and budget exercises. Management Planning (25%)- Under the guidance of the supervisor and/or senior biologists, the incumbent will participate in a variety of development and management of comprehensive fish and/or wildlife mitigation or management plans to insure preservation, protection, and enhancement of fish and/or wildlife and their habitat for a geographic area having a variety of habitat conditions. Assists in the development, coordination, and review of plans that may encompass any and all Service programs that affect fish and/or wildlife and their habitat conditions including, but not limited to, fire management, moist soil management, cooperative farming, wetland management, water quantity/quality, timber/forestry, or grassland management and/or restoration. Plans, organizes, and conducts biological work and/or habitat preservation studies. Analyzes results and develops objective reports on progress and completion of studies, uses data to recommend improvements in current management practices. Develops, directs, and ensures completion of program objectives and associated documentation on a continuing basis in accordance with established program directives. Conducts on-going analysis of programs and analyzes results of special studies or investigations. Drafts or prepares reports with recommendations for changes, elimination, or improvement of operations and program plans. Gathers, organizes, and interprets biological, ecological, pathological, public use, or other pertinent information to insure management plans are current. Assists with implementation of management plans, studies and investigations required for species propagation/production, resource protection, ecological factors, public information, and other aspects of natural resource management. Communication/Representation/ Liaison (25%)- Accompanies supervisor and senior staff to various meetings, hearings, and events to discuss proposed or existing development projects in order to develop and foster effective partnerships and develop expertise if independently representing the Service at professional meetings and other meetings pertaining to species associated with the ESA. Interacts with biologists throughout the assigned Region and with other agencies (Federal, Tribal, and state) that have endangered species programs. Provides technical biological guidance to requesters implementing programs for the conservation and recovery of threatened and endangered species. Provides routine technical assistance and standard regulatory information to other Service Programs and agencies (Federal, Tribal, and state) to properly satisfy requirements of the ESA, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and other Federal and state legislation/regulations. Prepares and delivers presentations on various aspects of the Ecological Services Program and the various rules and regulations enacted to protect fish and wildlife and their habitats to further strong collaborative relations with local, state, and Federal agencies and communities, and to inform and educate the general public with the goals of the ES Program and of the Service. Reviews new or proposed legislation or regulations, identifies their potential impact on natural resource management, and discusses with supervisor and/or senior biologists. Responds to written, telephone, and in-person inquiries from the public, obtaining and providing requested information within established guidelines of the office and in conformance with Service and Departmental policy. Prepares correspondence pertaining to technical aspects of work.

Position summary: To provide Security Support Services to DNDO to include, but not limited to, the following: Tasks: Develop and implement security policy and procedures (SOPs). Provide Physical Security support. Provide Document Control and accountability of classified information. Provide guidance and assistance on classification management. Develop classification and marking guides. Provide Personnel Security support. Track Security Files. Develop Training for DNDO personnel. Develop operating procedures for cleared personnel to include a working knowledge of SCIF development and operations. Manage security related improvements to the facility. Manage the foreign travel country clearance and Official Passport program. Coordinate with the DHS building guard force for regular and special events and building emergencies. Maintain the DNDO OPSEC program and train DNDO staff. Provide Security briefings for all staff including Senior Staff and incoming employees. Maintain Access Control for DNDO spaces. Manage the incoming foreign visitor program for DNDO. Attendance and punctuality are critical aspects of this position. Assist with other duties as needed.   Education and Experience: High School and 12 years total experience; with 8 years directly related. Prefer experience with/at Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Be proficient and have demonstrated experience in the use of the following software: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Excel.   Security Clearance:  Applicant must currently possess a Top Secret Clearance and may require SCI access.  Employee must maintain clearance eligibility throughout employment. CTI is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of CTI to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

• Supervising staff, organizing and monitoring work flow. • Accomplishes factory workers results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures. • Maintains work flow by monitoring steps of the process; setting processing variables; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; studying methods; implementing cost reductions; developing reporting procedures and systems; facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points; initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments. • Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems; reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries. • Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures. • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Job Requirements • Production experience required • Experience in a food/beverage processing facility is required. • Problem identification and resolution skills • Strong interpersonal skills; able to inspire and motivate associates and problem solve Basic PC skills required

Job Summary: Works in transportation or warehousing of goods. Processes orders and oversees cycle of order fulfilment. Responsible for making sure supplies, stock, materials, packages, and/or products are processed through the delivery and/or warehouse system efficiently and safely. Job Duties: • Facilitate the shipping of products from one destination to another • Arrange transportation, schedule staff, and orchestrate deliveries to meet customer demand with little to no delay • Receives products and coordinates delivery • Prepares loads for shipment • Takes steps to avoid quality control issues • Makes sure warehouse capacity is kept at optimal levels • Manages activities throughout the order fulfilment and transportation cycle to make sure established deadlines are met • Oversees inventory of goods and vehicles • Continually reviews freight costs, transportation rates, and/or the prices of raw materials to keep costs down where possible • Streamlines shipping and transportation processes Skills & Qualifications: • Problem-solving skills • Decision making ability • Organizational skills • Procedural mindset • Ability to prioritize • Understanding of quality management principles • Attention to detail • Ability to analyze data and understand connections • Experience in logistics management preferred • Two-year degree required, Bachelor's degree preferred, Experience often may substitute for education • SAP Experience Preferred • UPS Software Experience Preferred

We are an award-winning (just received the Lufthansa Group SAP Award for supplier category) small business with a Phase II SBIR Air Force contract, we are focussed on discipline, systematic approach Lead Application Developer   SUMMARY: We are looking for a Sr. Software Engineer to drive the technical development activities for 14bis. This role will have multiple responsibilities tied to 14bis’ core mission, enabling the digital transformation for our customers and establishing new revenue streams.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: The senior software engineer will: -Become the technical leader for internal and external facing digital projects -Advise IT architects, managers, and executives on technology decisions and emerging trends -Partner with business and product management teams to design, build, and maintain a robust platform and required interfaces for real-time data and transaction processing -Lead the evaluation of emerging technologies and usage of platform components -Resolve complex design challenges, balancing the need for rapid delivery with the sustainability of developed applications -Ensure success of application performance by defining and designing to meet enterprise-class nonfunctional requirements such as performance, availability, and scalability -Support go-to-market activities and customer adoption -Oversee work completed by purchased service resources for each project   CORE COMPETENCIES: - Commitment to company values and ethics -Dependability: personally responsible, completes work in a timely manner and performs tasks accurately -Motivation: must maintain a positive attitude and strong work energy -Time management: ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and effectively deal with tight deadlines and pressure -Initiative: plans work and carries out tasks without detailed instructions, prepares for problems or opportunities in advance, undertakes additional responsibilities - Communication: excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills -Problem Solving: ability to develop and implement new ideas to improve processes -Analytical skills: must be able to use data to determine cause and effect for complex problem solving -Organization: very detail oriented and always comes prepared Qualifications    EXTERNAL QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.   EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: The ideal candidate will have expertise working in Agile Software Development teams, leading groups of software engineers and analysts to define, build, and test robust software. The right candidate will have a passion for breaking down barriers to generate a high impact user experience and drive the required content. Experience and enthusiasm for aviation is a definite plus. -5 years of relevant software development experience -Bachelors degree, MS/MBA preferred -Extensive knowledge of Service Oriented Architecture and use of cloud-based, software-defined infrastructure -Experience with Java, JavaScript and related coding languages (Node.js, angular, etc.) -Experience with web design technologies, such as HTML, CSS, XML, SOAP and REST -Experience with Databases and/or application development frameworks -Energetic, doer with strong communications, writing and quantitative skills -Demonstrated ability to influence people and drive results amongst a diverse team -Strong customer orientation and problem-solving skills     PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility. The environment characteristic for this position is an office setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment. Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran  

Position Overview The Team Lead is responsible for a specific department within a fulfillment and distribution environment. They lead a team of associates around safety, production, cost and quality all while driving a positive employee experience.  A Team Lead is a servant leader; dive in, roll up your sleeves to help in any situation, make tools available, remove obstacles for associates to excel in their roles, have empathy and compassion for associates, and the passion and leadership to stand up for them when the time arises. Responsibilities Maintain strong working knowledge of all processes and policies Actively lead with safety, production, cost and quality at the forefront of all decision making Be patient, have strong communication skills and the capability to give and receive effective feedback (eg. timely daily feedback) Communicate cross-departmentally Implement and monitor continuous improvement processes for the team Manage, coordinate and track daily attendance and break periods Implement overall productivity of department and workflow Be the primary point of contact for associates Continue the onboarding process and ramp-up period post training Be comfortable speaking in front of groups of all sizes Support teams through change and embrace continuous improvement Partner with trainers and leadership to maintain and apply learning tools Communicate feedback to better the operation and the employee experience Communicate and cooperate with team members and leadership Enforce safety guidelines, cleanliness and security standards Take on additional duties as assigned by leadership Proficient in warehouse management software Qualifications 1 to 3 years of experience leading warehouse operations Have a positive, ‘can-do” attitude and excellent interpersonal skills Ability to work flex shifts, hours, nights and weekends as the business dictates Strong written and verbal communication; bilingual in Spanish is a plus Intermediate computer skills (eg. Excel) as well as the ability to operate warehouse tools (eg. scanner, ladder, warehouse software) Forward thinkers with the ability to articulate point of view and improve processes Skilled at multitasking and managing priorities Ability to quickly recognize, diagnose and solve for challenges and workflow for associates in partnership with leadership Must operate with a sense of urgency and have attention to detail Align with the company's core values to ensure a world class customer experience Ability to lift a maximum of 50 lbs based on needs of the role