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Tuesday, December 18, 2018

US Secret Service Pathways Internship


The U.S. Secret Service is hiring for an Administrative, Professional, and Technical (APT) Support Position, Secret Service Pathways Internship - Student Trainee (Administrative Support). 

Job Opportunity#:  OPO-IB001-19-PATH    
OPO  All U.S. Citizens    
Pay Plan:               GS-0399-02/03
Opening Date:           12/13/2018
Closing Date:           12/19/2018
Salary Range:           $27,081-$38,411 per year
Promotion Potential:    GS-05

The selectee will serve as a Student Trainee (Administrative Support) in the Office of Protective Operations Directorate. Typical work assignments include:
  • Enters a variety of data into an automated data processing system.
  • Utilizes various software applications to create and edit a variety of correspondence.
  • Receives, reviews and distributes all incoming correspondence.
  • Performs administrative filing for the office and disseminates changes according to procedures.

Summer 2019 Internship in the Environmental Crimes Section, United States Department of Justice



The Environment and Natural Resources Division of the U.S. Department of Justice is seeking three undergraduate student interns for its Environmental Crimes Section in Washington, DC, for the Summer of 2019.

The Environmental Crimes Section is responsible for prosecuting individuals and corporations that have violated laws designed to protect the environment and/or unlawfully covered up those violations. It is at the forefront in changing industry and public awareness to recognize that environmental violations are serious infractions that transgress basic interests and values. The Section works closely with criminal investigators for the Environmental Protection Agency, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and other law enforcement agencies in prosecuting criminal violations of the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as well as other federal statutes. In addition, the Section prosecutes criminal cases under a number of federal wildlife laws, including the Lacey Act, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and the Endangered Species Act. These cases, handled in conjunction with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA Fisheries Enforcement (National Marine Fisheries Service), involve smuggling and illegal trafficking in protected wildlife, illegal take of protected species, and hunting offenses. 

For more information about the Environment & Natural Resources Division, visit the Justice Departments web site at:http://www.justice/enrd

Intern Responsibilities Interns handle a wide variety of tasks including reviewing and organizing documents, entering data into Excel spreadsheets, working with Sanctions and Relativity, creating PowerPoint presentations, conducting searches on Westlaw and Lexis, obtaining documents on Pacer, and helping with administrative tasks such as answering the phones, copying and scanning documents.

Send a cover letter and resume to michael.nee@usdoj.gov or mail resume and cover letter to Michael Nee, U.S. Department of Justice, Environmental Crimes Section, P.O. Box 7611, Washington, DC 20044.
Qualifications

Must be a registered student with a minimum 2.0 GPA
Application due January 1, 2019. 

Entry-Level Paralegal Position with Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton


We seek a full-time paralegal to provide broad, responsive, and efficient support to our antitrust and litigation practice areas. Under the direction of partners, associates, and senior paralegals, and under the general supervision of the US Records and Washington Paralegals Lead, our paralegals assist with all aspects of client and case support on a variety of innovative, complex, and often highly visible matters. Successful candidates will have superior organizational and time management skills; effective problem-solving skills; a positive, professional demeanor; and a strong client service focus.

Position: Nonexempt

Regular Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Reports to: US Records and Washington Paralegals Lead

Responsibilities

  • Assists with all aspects of document production, document management, pleadings preparation and filings
  • Assists with all document preparation and distribution including, but not limited to, ancillary documents; signature pages; notes; checklists; receipts; closing memoranda; indices; correspondence; charts; and resolutions
  • Assists with incorporation/formation of new entities, dissolution of entities, and amendments to corporate documents
  • Performs general corporate housekeeping tasks such as issuing stock certificates, maintaining minute books, qualifying corporations in foreign jurisdictions, and filing various corporate documents
  • Performs due diligence reviews, assists at financial printer offices, and files documents with governmental agencies
  • Prepares for, manages, and attends corporate closing, hearings, arbitrations, and trials

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record
  • Flexibility to work outside regular business hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, deliver results, and maintain quality while working under pressure in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
  • Ability to work effectively on own initiative and in collaboration with others
  • Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
  • Demonstrated proficiency and experience with broad range of computer software including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Strong research skills and excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Foreign language skills are a plus
Apply on the Cleary Gottlieb website.

Montgomery County Police - hiring NOW!



Montgomery County Police Department is hiring Police Officer Candidates. The application process will be open from December 4, 2018 to January 4, 2018. Apply online.

Thursday, December 13, 2018

DOCR Job Opportunities

This post will provide you information specific to job opportunities available within the department that are currently posted on the Montgomery County Career Opportunities website.  To search available opportunities and to apply on-line follow this link: Montgomery County Careers Website

If you are interested in the job opportunity listed below, we encourage you to apply or share it with someone who may be interested in the position.   NOTE:  If you are interested in a lateral transfer or are willing to consider a voluntary demotion into any position, you must apply via the Montgomery County Career Opportunities website.

To view the vacancy below, please click on the job title and you will be redirected to the complete position


Resident Supervisor I/II PRRS: IRC34340 – Open Until Filled


Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Apply for BSOS Scholarships!-Deadline February 11!



The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences offers a variety of scholarships to current students! Before submitting your application, make sure to review each scholarship's eligibility criteria. To explore all of our scholarships, and determine which best suit you, please visit this link.

Applications for the Fall 2019 semester are due on February 11, 2019 by
9 a.m. Click here to apply.


Questions regarding the scholarships or the application process can be
e-mailed to bsos-scholarships@umd.edu.
Posted: 11 Dec 2018 06:42 AM PST

"The Office of Community Engagement Internship Program provides students with a unique opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and experience in a friendly and fast-paced work environment. Students who apply must have a strong desire to make a positive difference in the local community, as the main goal of the office is to connect the campus and the wider community through sustained partnerships. These partnerships promote educational, research, social, and economic progress in the community neighboring the University. The deadline for applications is January, 21st. Submissions will be reviewed as they are received, so apply today!"

Monday, December 10, 2018

Extended Case Management Internship





BACKGROUND:  Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a leading non-sectarian, voluntary organization providing relief, protection, and resettlement services for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict.  The Suburban Washington Refugee Center, where the IRC’s Silver Spring resettlement office is located, has resettled more than 2,000 new refugee arrivals, providing them a fresh start and opportunities to use their greatest resources—their motivation, their skills and their experiences—to become independent and self-sufficient new Americans. 

SCOPE OF WORK:  The Extended Case Management Program (ECMP) team provide ongoing case management to clients who are not receiving support from other ORR-funded programs. Clients in ECMP are potentially employable, but have barriers that need to be addressed before seeking employment. The ultimate goal of ECMP is to help eligible Clients attain a level of sustained self- sufficiency.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Assist case workers in managing clients’ cases and maintaining case files
-Orient clients on methods of public transportation
-Assist clients with removal of employment barriers including but not limited to: Childcare voucher applications, unfamiliarity with US work culture/customs, language and literacy
-Assist clients with navigating primary and secondary education systems
-Accompany clients to various appointments including but not limited to: medical appointments, immunization appointments, ESL class enrollments, and school enrollments
-Advocate in the field for clients’ access to public services
-Perform on-going orientations on safety, health and hygiene, and financial literacy
-Update resources which are distributed by case managers to clients
-Assist with other duties as assigned
Qualifications
-Current undergraduate, graduate student, or volunteer*
-Ability to work independently and under pressure in a fast-paced environment
-Organized with attention to detail
-Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects
-Excellent communication and writing skills
-An interest in international and refugee issues
-Interest in or experience working in a multi-cultural setting
-Willingness to use public transportation with clients in order to orient clients to buses, etc.
-Fluency in one of the following languages is highly desirable: Dari, Spanish, French, Arabic, Amharic, Swahili, or Tigrinya
-A car or access to a car is highly desirable
-Minimum 15-35 hour per week commitment for a period of 3 months

This internship is for the Spring 2019. Please submit a resume, cover letter, and list of references with your application. Please also include your availability to intern in your cover letter.

Note: This is an unpaid internship; school credit may be received depending on your program and institution. 

*Candidates applying not currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, or not within 12 months of graduation will be processed as volunteers.
Applications due by February 8, 2019.
To apply, log in to Careers4Terps and search the ID number: 181278
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