Tuesday, September 30, 2008

KC STAR DATA ENTRTY

Jeanne Meyers, 816-234-4413, looking for a company that would facilitate data entry for them, approx. 80hrs a week, a long term project. They want a company that would hire the staff and review the work for accuracy.

USA JOBS:IMMIGRATION SERVICES ANALYST

SALARY RANGE: 36,822.00 - 58,557.00 USD per year
OPEN PERIOD: Friday, September 26, 2008to Friday, October 10, 2008
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0301-07/09
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Term NTE 13 MONTHS
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 09
DUTY LOCATIONS: 2 vacancies - LEE'S SUMMIT, MO
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: United States Citizens

JOB SUMMARY:
U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: Securing America's Promise The United States of America is a nation built by immigrants. U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is committed to securing the promise of America for the thousands of qualified immigrants coming to our shores in search of freedom, liberty and opportunity.

You can make a significant impact on immigrant's lives while protecting and securing our shores by helping qualified immigrants and refugees gain the promise and potential of legally living and working in the United States and becoming U. S. Citizens. Contribute to the USCIS mission to maintain the integrity of our nation's immigration system and build on America's promise and foundation as a beacon of hope and liberty.

To learn more about the mission of USCIS and detailed information about the work USCIS is responsible for please visit www.uscis.gov.


KEY REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. Citizenship
Background Security Investigation
Drug Screening

IMPORTANT NOTE:

We do not use USAJOBS resume builder for submitting resumes. Your USAJOBS resume will not automatically be uploaded to USAStaffing. Therefore, please ensure you use the "How to Apply" tab or section in this vacancy announcement for step-by-step instructions on how to submit your resume, supporting documentation, and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Failure to follow the "How to Apply" instructions will result in loss of consideration

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

MCC-BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY IN THIRD YEAR OF OFFERING FREE CAREER TRAINING

During the program, participants learn about blueprint reading, precision measurement and use of machine tools in Making It In KC’s 3,900 square foot facility. They also develop interpersonal skills in teamwork, communication and employment strategies. Upon completion, participants receive a 12-hour Manufacturing Technology Certificate from MCC, a 10-hour OSHA General Industry Outreach Card, Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification and priority consideration for a position with one of our employer partners (list available at makingit.mccbtc.com).

The next classes begin January 5, 2009 and will meet Monday through Thursday, 12:30-4:30 p.m., for 16 weeks at MCC-BT. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, legal residents or U.S. citizens and meet minimum qualifications determined by assessment, drug screen and criminal background check. Tuition and supplies are free.

To apply, interested candidates must call (816) 482-5200 and register to attend an information session on Sept. 30 or Oct. 21 at 12 or 6 p.m. at MCC-BT located at 1775 Universal Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64120

If accommodations are needed under the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact Rachel Jones at (816) 482-5606 or Rachel.Jones@mcckc.edu.

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

KCP&L: Secretary II - Legal Department

Secretary II – Legal Department (108697)

Minimum Requirements: This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent; associate's degree is a plus. Two years of legal clerical experience required for Secretary I; five years of legal clerical experience required for Secretary II. Must pass KCP&L clerical testing.

Special Requirements: Must possess strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of professionalism. Exceptional organizational and oral and written communication skills are essential. Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel, are necessary. Experience with a document management system is preferred.

Position Responsibilities: Will provide confidential secretarial and case support primarily for the Litigation group to include: preparing correspondence, pleadings and documents; opening, organizing, and maintaining files; maintaining databases; gathering information and records; scheduling meetings and arranging travel; and monitoring CLE compliance and reporting. Will provide general office support for Law Department personnel including routing mail, document scanning, filing, and answering telephones. Will undertake special assignments as directed.

We offer a competitive salary and full rang of company-paid benefits under our “Flexible Benefits” program, wherein you annually tailor your benefits package to your needs. In order to be considered for this position, you must complete an online application and submit your resume in the designated application field at www.kcpl.com.

APPLY ONLINE FOR JOB: 108697

Please email us detailing any problems you may encounter with the online application form. Applications and resumes sent through this email address will not be accepted.


WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND COMMITTED TO WORKFORCE DIVERSITY.

KCP&L: Planner/Maintenance Foreman

Planner / Maintenance Foreman (Lake Road) (108696)

Minimum Requirements: This position requires minimum High School or GED, and an acceptable rating on the Supervisory Assessment Center Evaluation. A minimum of 5 years experience is required as a Journeyman Electrician, Journeyman I&C Technician, Journeyman Mechanic or Journeyman Welder.

Special Requirements: Expert level knowledge of the maintenance and repair of large industrial equipment and their associated components is required, and craft knowledge to estimate man-hours and materials would be preferred. Knowledge and experience in maintenance planning is preferred. Supervisory experience and knowledge of the bargaining unit agreement is preferred. Must possess effective communication and human relations skills.

Position Responsibilities: The incumbent will develop complete work packages consisting of detailed work instructions, labor estimates, procedures, bill of materials, specifications, drawings, tool and equipment requirements, applicable permits, service histories and any other information required by craft or contractor resources to complete work. Responsibilities also include maintenance planning and support for the EMPAC and/or CMMS systems, thus computer savvy with Microsoft and other software programs is expected.

We offer a competitive salary and full rang of company-paid benefits under our “Flexible Benefits” program, wherein you annually tailor your benefits package to your needs. In order to be considered for this position, you must complete an online application and submit your resume in the designated application field at www.kcpl.com.

APPLY ONLINE FOR JOB: 108696

Please email us detailing any problems you may encounter with the online application form. Applications and resumes sent through this email address will not be accepted.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND COMMITTED TO WORKFORCE DIVERSITY.

Position Opportunity Program: Application Programmer

Posting Number: 108698

Posting Dates: Beginning: 09/19/08
Ending: 09/26/08

Job Title & Salary Range: Application Programmer/Analyst III - $65,000 - $81,300 - $97,600
Application Programmer/Analyst II - $53,600 - $67,000 - $80,400
(Depending on qualifications)

HCC Name and Number: Enterprise Systems Support / 873

Reports to: Deb Stockwell

Location: 1201-17


Minimum Requirements:
The Application Programmer/Analyst III position requires a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other related field and 4 years of applications programming experience; OR 6 years of applications programming experience.

The Application Programmer/Analyst II position requires a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other related field and 2 years of applications programming experience; OR 4 years of applications programming experience.

The position requires two (2) years of applications development experience with SQL, Visual Basic and document management products such as Global 360’s Empower/emVision360, IBM’s FileNet, or SKIRE.

Special Requirements:
Working knowledge of any of the following is a plus: Cold Fusion, HTML, XML or Web Services. Must be flexible and able to work on a variety of applications, be responsible and self-motivated, able to manage large projects, and have good verbal and written communication skills with a wide variety of people.

Position Responsibilities:
This position typically provides application expertise and support for a limited number of system applications/business functions. This position plays a key role in designing, encoding, testing and
documenting the development and modification of applications. In addition, this position assumes a
leadership role on medium-size projects. This position will support and maintain a variety of document management systems.

(Note: In the event that we are unable to fill the position at the level posted, consideration may be given to candidates for a different level of this position.)


*If this position requires an Assessment Center evaluation, the hiring department may contact you for an interview prior to the evaluation session. Please keep in mind that a successful rating on the evaluation will be required before hiring decisions are made. A certain degree of confidentiality will, of course, be attempted. However, with the various evaluations needed in filling a position, such as testing, interviews, current/ past job performance, etc., confidentiality will not always be possible.

To apply, complete a POP Application form, which you can find on the Information Center Boards, then mail completed application along with your resume to: POP! Coordinator, 1201-14

Thursday, September 18, 2008

MultiService Corporation Job Opening

Technical Support - Technical Support Representative

Duties: Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair computer systems, software, hardware, network and peripherals. Support and maintain user account information including rights, security and groups. Install and maintain network and phone wire and cable interconnections. Help Desk support, both by phone and in person.

Needs: Recent experience with basic phone installation, PC's, Windows Active Directory, MS Office, computer hardware, software and networking. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Customer Service experience helpful. Minimum of two years experience needed working with hands-on desktop technical support. Recent experience with installing network and phone wiring and cabling required. UNIX and LINUX experience is preferred, but not required.

PLEASE SEND RESUMES BY FAX TO 913-663-9669 OR EMAIL.

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MultiService Corporation Job Opening

Technical Support - System Administrator

Duties: Position will be part of a technical team which is responsible for all aspects of our technical infrastructure in a 24X7 environment. Including but not limited to, support of existing platforms including Windows, Linux and Unix, advancing current technologies, managing the integration of new technologies and working with business line leaders in developing technical solutions. Administrator will be responsible for installing and applying patches to operating systems, system monitoring and tuning, account maintenance, software packaging and distribution in addition to functions such as documentation, business continuity planning and testing, and working with the architecture team on enhancements.

Requisite Skills: Strong Linux administration experience is required with a minimum of 3 years experience managing Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to multi task.

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MultiService Corporation Job Opening

Program Management – Program Coordinator

Multi Service Corporation seeks a Program Coordinator for the Program Management department. Multi Service Program Coordinators work on a variety of programs which provide transaction management services to Multi Service clients. The Program Management group works with internal teams that include systems/IT, financial controls, customer service, accounting, and credit in addition to interacting with external clients, customers, and merchants.

Duties Include: Gathering and analyzing user requests, preparing and managing project plans and schedules, writing and reviewing business requirements, writing and executing detailed system test plans, extensive system testing, system defect reporting and tracking, project quality assurance, training internal and external users, identify and resolve technical or procedural problems, managing project target completion dates, facilitating program growth, and other duties as assigned.

Minimum required attributes and skills: Experience with advanced problem identification and solution, critical thinking and analytical skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and meet project deadlines, demonstrated ability to work in both a team and independent environments, very detail oriented, one year previous project management experience in an information technology field, technical writing experience, highly motivated and organized, excellent interpersonal skills, and experience with interdepartmental and customer relationship management.

College degree and exposure to all aspects of business including marketing, accounting, credit, IT and sales are preferred. Bi-lingual preferred, but not required. There is potential travel nationally.

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MultiService Corporation Job Opening

MS Fleet –Fleet Sales Representative

Duties: Selling fuel cards to the trucking industry. Position consists of 99% - outbound calls. Very little or no travel required.

Requisite Skills: No sales experience required. Excellent communication skills needed. Must be a team player, people person, outgoing personality, persistence, believe in yourself and goal-oriented. Must have a desire to succeed.

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MultiService Corporation Job Opening

Air/Sea – Support Representative

Duties: Work in a fast-paced environment answering inbound calls from diverse personalities regarding fuel-related purchases, billing disputes, answering account questions, ordering additional or replacement credit cards and providing reports to our customers and our client. Successful candidate will have experience or knowledge pertaining to one or more of the following aspects of business: accounting, finance, and training.

Needs: 6 months of customer support experience necessary, while 1 year experience and phone customer service experience preferred. A multi-tasking, team player with Microsoft Office Suite, at an intermediate level, excellent communication and interpersonal and organizational skills are a must. Technically inclined with experience in web-based purchasing systems is helpful. Experience working with the military, on military projects, worldwide aviation and/or marine fuel industry or general government purchasing contracts is helpful.

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UMKC Implements New Website for Administrative Jobs

The new website provides several search options for candidates.

Site Link

IMPORTANT NOTE

We are currently in transition from our old process to our new processes, and at this time we do not have a Word attachment that contains all of the position listings with their descriptions. For now, please provide our link to any of your potential candidates. Once on the website, click on the Non-Academic Positions Available link.

UMKC JOBS

Monday, September 15, 2008

New KCKCC program to help residents train for hotel industry

The HEART (Hospitality Education And Retail Training) Program provides curriculum, books, tuition, computers, and teachers—all free of charge, said Lori Trumbo, dean of continuing education.Graduates of the free program receive a higher earning potential, industry standard certifications, a marketable resume, job placement, ongoing guidance, and a sense of accomplishment . Both day and evening classes build skills in fields of customer service, communication, workplace ethics, business etiquette, leadership and career planning.

Upon completion, of the free HEART Project participants receive: Professional certification based on industry standards A pathway to employment into the expanding hospitality and retail industry Internships leading to potential long term employment Ongoing guidance, mentoring and career support Professional portfolio development

More Info

Census Bureau Needs Managers for Local Census Office

KANSAS CITY, M0 - The 2010 Census needs six managers for the Kansas City, MO Local Census Office. These managers will earn from $40,560 to $56,680 per year. The Kansas City Local Census Office will be the hub of area census activities for the upcoming 2010 Census and is scheduled to open October 2008.

The Census Bureau is hiring six managers from community residents who have backgrounds in management, administration, recruitment, quality assurance, field operations, and information technology. The available jobs and their approximate salaries follow:

Local Census Office Manager - $56,689
Assistant Manager for Field Operations - $47,320
Assistant Manager for Recruiting - $40,560
Assistant Manager for Quality Assurance - $40,560
Assistant Manager for Administration - $40,560
Assistant Manager for Technology - $40,560

Interested persons should apply for these jobs by calling the Recruiting Office telephone number at 1-888-340-7525.

IMMIGRATION MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT

You can make a significant impact on immigrant's lives while protecting and securing our shores by helping qualified immigrants and refugees gain the promise and potential of legally living and working in the United States and becoming U. S. Citizens. Contribute to the USCIS mission to maintain the integrity of our nation's immigration system and build on America's promise and foundation as a beacon of hope and liberty.

IMPORTANT NOTE: We do not use USAJOBS resume builder for submitting resumes. Your USAJOBS resume will not automatically be uploaded to USAStaffing. Therefore, please ensure you use the "How to Apply" tab or section in this vacancy announcement for step-by-step instructions on how to submit your resume, supporting documentation, and complete the occupational questionnaire.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. Citizenship
Background Security Investigation
Drug Screening

How to Apply

KCP&L Junior Clerk

Kansas City Power & Light Company (KCP&L), a wholly owned subsidiary of Great Plains Energy Incorporated, is a leading regulated provider of energy-related products and services for homes, businesses, industries, and municipalities in the Kansas City metropolitan area.

Minimum Requirements:
WORKING HOURS: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Essential Job Functions: Must be able to perform all essential functions as identified by the Company. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to enable an individual with a disability to perform the essential functions.

GENERAL: Ability to keyboard at 30 wpm production and 25 wpm revised copy.

TESTING: SRA reading test
Support and Administrative Selection System (SASS) test

EDUCATION: High school.

EXPERIENCE: Two or more years' clerical experience preferred.

Position Responsibilities:
Performs immediately complex clerical duties requiring some degree of judgment and analysis. Work may require some knowledge of departmental and/or Company procedures and work performed in other departments. Work is subject to a moderate degree of verification. Duties may be varied or routine. Performs similar and related work consistent with the general nature of this job classification. Uses any equipment necessary to perform job.

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Job # 108666

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Government Jobs

Seasonal/Temp/Part-time positions are open now for federal government jobs. The only part-time positions are the Data Transcribers who will work on Saturdays and Sundays for 8 hour shifts. There are usually not many of them so apply early. There are some full-time seasonal clerks, but most of them are temporary. There is a variety of shifts available and what you are offered is what is available at that particular time. The sooner you apply the better offers you may get. There are also some walk-in sessions scheduled (only data transcriber for now) for those who do not have computer access. Call 816-291-9380 anytime and you can get the latest information on the jobs and schedules. If you have any questions call the office at 816-291-9400. You can click the link below to go and apply online for the jobs.

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Monday, September 8, 2008

Customer Care Representative

Lee's Summit CVS currently has an opening for a customer care representative. If you would like a full job description please request one by clicking on the link below. The job requires 3 years of customer service experience, and a high school diploma or GED. If you are interested click on the link below to apply and please state in your cover letter or the application that you are being referred by your case manager.

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HealthSouth Fellowship Opportunity At NCIL

NCIL has one year remaining on their HealthSouth Fellowship Program. They are seeking a new fellow for the final year. The Fellowship includes a one-year salary of $45,000 and benefits to include; health and dental insurance, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance and three weeks paid vacation. You should be able to come to Washington, DC with sufficient policy and advocacy experience to "hit the ground running" and make a significant impact in furthering their efforts for home and community-based services that are consumer controlled and directed. Interested applicants should apply before COB Friday, 3 October 2008 by submitting their application via email to elizabeth@ncil.org. Applications must include
a cover letter, resume and writing sample. If you have any questions concerning this fellowship, direct them to Elizabeth Leef at elizabeth@ncil.org or by calling 202-207-0334. If you would like a full job description please click on the link below and ask to have it emailed to you.

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