This is a post pertaining to the Snaphire website called for the California Academy of Sciences:
California Academy of Sciences (2012). Welcome to California Academy of Sciences [Careers]. Retrieved November 9th, 2012, from http://calacademy.snaphire.com/.
I received an email from a friend about this position on the 8th of November. The link in her email had an error message in it but I was able to find the job description in one of the links on that page. One of my problems with the site is that it doesn’t list the reference elements correctly. For instance, the bottom of the page doesn’t have a standardized author, copyright and year. I didn’t think that “Welcome to California Academy of Sciences” is a good title for a page that is the “Careers” link on the home page. The only date I could find listed for this page is one associated with the Snaphire logo. I think the whole thing is rather unprofessional.
I clicked on the link for the Georeferencing specialist that was listed halfway down the page and this sent me to a description for the job. I felt that the description was perfect for me. The job entails georeferencing imagery for museum properties. It is a full time position and it was listed on 101512 nearly a month ago. I clicked the apply link and this sent me to a page that asked for my registration information and, if I hadn’t entered this information yet, a button to do so. I had to enter my email and then I clicked Register Now and this sent me to a page called “Step One of Two” where I entered my profile information, contact information, address, source data and uploaded a resume. I also had to select my shifts, availability and type of employment. There were several fields that asked me about desired income, EOO data and a privacy statement to which I agreed. I clicked on the “Worked at the Academy Link” and said no. I also unsubscribed to alerts. I pressed save and continue.
After this there is a questionnaire. However after I opened this I discovered that they only wanted a cover letter. I found the last one I wrote and attached that. After this finished loading I clicked on finish and the site said thank you.
They sent me an email letter in confirmation.
Saturday, December 15, 2012
Thursday, December 6, 2012
SQL Server
Several months ago I got an email from a friend. It was forwarded from his wife. I can only imagine that she has an email feed. I had to print out the application and send it in via post. I got an email back from them saying stuff that read like I would only be considered for the unpaid internships.
Then a couple weeks later I got a phone call from the agency saying that they wanted to schedule an interview. It was odd because I told them that I had gotten a notice that they were only looking for unpaid and the reply was simply an emphatic statement that they were interviewing for the had paid jobs. The caller then asked about my enrollment status and residence. We talked about an interview on the 6th and they she hung up on me.
Since she said she would get back to me, I didn’t know her name and the mooted day for the interview was coming up soon I decided to call them and they sent me to voice mail. I left a message and then found that persons email and sent them an email. Then after two weekends later I looked for another phone number to address the problem of scheduling the interview. This time I got the person who called me and she acknowledged that we needed to make an appointment.
Two days later I received a phone call from her at ten in the morning for the interview. The other interviewer, a modeler, was new. I don’t enjoy phone interviewers because of the sound quality. Plus the second interviewer had an accent and that made things a bit more difficult.
The lead interviewer told me that they had two paid positions and one or two unpaid. They confirmed that I was a student, which is a requirement. They asked about the distance between my school and the job site. I told them that there would not be much need for me to be at the University and that I would be available to fill the hourly requirement. I told them when I wanted to graduate. I also pointed out that the location of the job was attractive because I had so many friends nearby.
The second interviewer explained the model they were developing for the region. The position involved experience in GIS and database management. They asked me to describe my experience with databases and what type of databases I had been using. They told me about the database they were using and asked what kind of query language experience I had. They also wanted to know about my programming experience. I said that I understood SQL but had not used SQL Server. I also said that I had a lot of experience with ArcMap 10. I talked about my programming experience.
They wanted to know if I had any questions. I asked what the duration of the position was and what the hours and compensation were. They told me it would likely go until June and required a minimum of PT but they were open to FT. They also said that I would qualify for internship pay.
Then a couple weeks later I got a phone call from the agency saying that they wanted to schedule an interview. It was odd because I told them that I had gotten a notice that they were only looking for unpaid and the reply was simply an emphatic statement that they were interviewing for the had paid jobs. The caller then asked about my enrollment status and residence. We talked about an interview on the 6th and they she hung up on me.
Since she said she would get back to me, I didn’t know her name and the mooted day for the interview was coming up soon I decided to call them and they sent me to voice mail. I left a message and then found that persons email and sent them an email. Then after two weekends later I looked for another phone number to address the problem of scheduling the interview. This time I got the person who called me and she acknowledged that we needed to make an appointment.
Two days later I received a phone call from her at ten in the morning for the interview. The other interviewer, a modeler, was new. I don’t enjoy phone interviewers because of the sound quality. Plus the second interviewer had an accent and that made things a bit more difficult.
The lead interviewer told me that they had two paid positions and one or two unpaid. They confirmed that I was a student, which is a requirement. They asked about the distance between my school and the job site. I told them that there would not be much need for me to be at the University and that I would be available to fill the hourly requirement. I told them when I wanted to graduate. I also pointed out that the location of the job was attractive because I had so many friends nearby.
The second interviewer explained the model they were developing for the region. The position involved experience in GIS and database management. They asked me to describe my experience with databases and what type of databases I had been using. They told me about the database they were using and asked what kind of query language experience I had. They also wanted to know about my programming experience. I said that I understood SQL but had not used SQL Server. I also said that I had a lot of experience with ArcMap 10. I talked about my programming experience.
They wanted to know if I had any questions. I asked what the duration of the position was and what the hours and compensation were. They told me it would likely go until June and required a minimum of PT but they were open to FT. They also said that I would qualify for internship pay.
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
CalOpps Reference
This is a post pertaining to the website called CalOpps:
CalOpps (2008). Welcome to CalOpps. Retrieved October 2, 2012, from https://www.calopps.org/default.cfm
Upon logging into this site you end up at the profile options page, which has 14 links on it many of which are redundant. The edit profile link on the profile options page is where you can add your previous job experiences and change their order. To upload a resume you have to paste a text string into a field. This page has several buttons. The job cart is for saving applications, the my applications link shows recent submissions and the profile information link shows a static version of what is loaded into the edit profile above.
The banner has several other links on that are also on the profile options page like an FAQ and a government employment link with a readme. There is also a member agencies link, which produces a full list of the many Bay Area and California Cities available on the site. They are mostly smaller cities smaller with less than 200,000 people. Finally, the banner has a search link.
Clicking on the search link produces a set of search terms: location, category, keyword, salary and type. Search results vary depending upon when the search is made as can be seen from searchers performed on 081812 and 100212. For instance searching for “all locations” on 081812 produced 34 announcements and 27 on 100212.
Once you have made your search you can reorganize the results by these attributes as well as the date. Doing this on 081812 returned two state wide jobs, four jobs in the East Bay that were attractive to someone like myself with experience using GIS. There were two jobs in Sacramento and the South Bay each. Meanwhile, doing this again on 100212 only returned one state wide job.
Meanwhile, choosing an area like SF/Peninsula will narrow the search. On 081812 produced three administrative jobs and four on 100212 produced 4 additional jobs. These included engineer, manager and analyst in environmental compliance and planning cities jobs (sometime several) in places like Half Moon Bay (2), San Carlos (2) Los Altos, South San Francisco and Menlo Park.
If you are a regular visitor to this site much of this will be pre-populated. My automatic search uses the term GIS and the location SF/Peninsula because I am a geographer in the Bay Area. However, just hitting search sometimes doesn’t produce anything. For instance on 100212 this same search produced only one job for the Public Works director in Foster City.
Here are some examples of jobs that I applied to on this site.
I opened an Assistant Job announcement on 081812 and pushed the apply button. This returned a page with the minimum requirement questions. I then had to update my profile, submit a typing certificate and answer a set of diversity questions. I later received an email in September of 2012 saying that I was passed over for the job because I hadn’t submitted a typing certificate.
In May of 2012 I submitted applications for two jobs in the Peninsula. I got an email and did an interview for one of these and the other was an unpaid internship that I passed up. More recently there was a job that I applied for in the East Bay. I have since received a rejection.
Normally I open up this site once every other week. However, sometimes I get emails from people. For instance, I received an email from a prominent local academic on 080912 which I posted here but the announcement was not going to be posted for another month.
This series is a showcase of the different types of job search resources I have encountered. It is a Resource Bibliography that seeks to describe the process through which one must go to find various types of employment.
CalOpps (2008). Welcome to CalOpps. Retrieved October 2, 2012, from https://www.calopps.org/default.cfm
Upon logging into this site you end up at the profile options page, which has 14 links on it many of which are redundant. The edit profile link on the profile options page is where you can add your previous job experiences and change their order. To upload a resume you have to paste a text string into a field. This page has several buttons. The job cart is for saving applications, the my applications link shows recent submissions and the profile information link shows a static version of what is loaded into the edit profile above.
The banner has several other links on that are also on the profile options page like an FAQ and a government employment link with a readme. There is also a member agencies link, which produces a full list of the many Bay Area and California Cities available on the site. They are mostly smaller cities smaller with less than 200,000 people. Finally, the banner has a search link.
Clicking on the search link produces a set of search terms: location, category, keyword, salary and type. Search results vary depending upon when the search is made as can be seen from searchers performed on 081812 and 100212. For instance searching for “all locations” on 081812 produced 34 announcements and 27 on 100212.
Once you have made your search you can reorganize the results by these attributes as well as the date. Doing this on 081812 returned two state wide jobs, four jobs in the East Bay that were attractive to someone like myself with experience using GIS. There were two jobs in Sacramento and the South Bay each. Meanwhile, doing this again on 100212 only returned one state wide job.
Meanwhile, choosing an area like SF/Peninsula will narrow the search. On 081812 produced three administrative jobs and four on 100212 produced 4 additional jobs. These included engineer, manager and analyst in environmental compliance and planning cities jobs (sometime several) in places like Half Moon Bay (2), San Carlos (2) Los Altos, South San Francisco and Menlo Park.
If you are a regular visitor to this site much of this will be pre-populated. My automatic search uses the term GIS and the location SF/Peninsula because I am a geographer in the Bay Area. However, just hitting search sometimes doesn’t produce anything. For instance on 100212 this same search produced only one job for the Public Works director in Foster City.
Here are some examples of jobs that I applied to on this site.
I opened an Assistant Job announcement on 081812 and pushed the apply button. This returned a page with the minimum requirement questions. I then had to update my profile, submit a typing certificate and answer a set of diversity questions. I later received an email in September of 2012 saying that I was passed over for the job because I hadn’t submitted a typing certificate.
In May of 2012 I submitted applications for two jobs in the Peninsula. I got an email and did an interview for one of these and the other was an unpaid internship that I passed up. More recently there was a job that I applied for in the East Bay. I have since received a rejection.
Normally I open up this site once every other week. However, sometimes I get emails from people. For instance, I received an email from a prominent local academic on 080912 which I posted here but the announcement was not going to be posted for another month.
This series is a showcase of the different types of job search resources I have encountered. It is a Resource Bibliography that seeks to describe the process through which one must go to find various types of employment.
Friday, November 30, 2012
Fwd:Fwd: Internship Opportunities
---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Fri, Nov 30, 2012 at 4:17 PM
Subject: Fwd: Internship Opportunities
Dear J,
Subject: Fwd: Internship Opportunities
Dear J,
I received a phone call yesterday from one of your coworkers at COG about the student internship for which I applied . She told me that she wanted to schedule an interview on the sixth. I was delighted to make the appointment with her. However, once we started to get into the details she told me that she would get back to me about it.
I figured that I should follow up on this because I am indeed interested in this position and am fully qualified to fill the position.
K
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Date: Mon, Nov 19, 2012 at 9:16 AM
Subject: Internship Opportunities
Date: Mon, Nov 19, 2012 at 9:16 AM
Subject: Internship Opportunities
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Recruitment No.1--63
November 28, 2012
K
Aveunue
CA
Dear K,
The City of EA would like to thank you for your interest in the position of Environmental Programs Technician.
We received an overwhelming number of applications for this recruitment from which we screened and selected candidates with the knowledge and experience that most closely matches the desired background of the ideal candidate. Unfortunately, you were not one of the candidates to be forwarded to the next phase of the testing process.
Again, thank you for your interest in employment with the City of EA. We wish you the best in your employment search.
Sincerely,
ARM
Management Analyst
Human Resources Department
K
Aveunue
CA
Dear K,
The City of EA would like to thank you for your interest in the position of Environmental Programs Technician.
We received an overwhelming number of applications for this recruitment from which we screened and selected candidates with the knowledge and experience that most closely matches the desired background of the ideal candidate. Unfortunately, you were not one of the candidates to be forwarded to the next phase of the testing process.
Again, thank you for your interest in employment with the City of EA. We wish you the best in your employment search.
Sincerely,
ARM
Management Analyst
Human Resources Department
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
A-P/EP Interview
I went to an interview on the other day. I arrived at the location a little early and at the appointed time the first interviewer came down to collect me at the appointed hour and we arrived upstairs around five minutes later. There were pleasantries and I got comfortable. As soon as I had the floor I wrote down everyone’s name. They presented me with several questions about the interdisciplinary elements of the position, my strengths and weaknesses, the laws that pertained to the job, state and federal acts and my background in development.
I started by talking about my undergrad experience to address my interdisciplinary background, moved on to my community based activities and ended up talking about my experience in grad school. I stressed my varied background as an English teacher, a Geographer and spoke at length about the value of my time overseas. I also showed then my most recent resume to showcase my abilities.
In answer to their question on my strengths and weaknesses I told them that I have a lot of knowledge with data management. I said that analysis requires an intimate understanding of what field methods one employs and stressed my interest in what the data I use means and where it comes from. I then said that my greatest weakness lay in the fact that I have yet take a job that puts all of these things together.
For the next question I said that I have had many chances to work with agencies and organizations. I talked about my field methods classes and relied upon my training in under- and grad school as well as my extended education experiences. I also recounted how my knowledge of school clubs and community activism contributed to this interagency and community engagement. These experiences included my organization of seminars and consulting work. I also mentioned how I had played a role in advocating with county transportation organizations. I also noted how the staffs at various agencies shared a lot of the same interests.
For the next question I recounted the parameters of the regulations that the interviewers were interested in and stressed the importance of public participation. It was at this point that I opened my cheat sheet and used it to talk about those regulations. I pointed out that their online resource was especially valuable but explained that it didn’t cover everything because of the role that public participation played. I also stressed that the public purse and time were major concerns.
In my discussion of the question on State and Federal regulations I tried to own the position because I wanted them to understand that this job is who I am. I went on to ask each person’s specialization and discovered that they all did the same job as the one for which I was interviewing. I noticed that the third interviewer wanted me to know that we had attended the same University.
For the last question I indicated that I my background included much experience pertaining to development. Here the third interviewer and I started talking at the same time here and this made things awkward. I used this time to review my recent experiences at my most recent jobs and I explained that they had given me a lot of experience and that my advocacy complimented that.
From here we went on to my questions. I started by asking about how the email I had received came from the adjacent district. They said that theirs was a small district and they relied upon other districts for support. I then asked about their backgrounds. The second interviewer said that he had gone to a different school than I had and the first interviewer indicated that she had gone to school locally. This prompted me to talk about my own local experiences while they looked at my portfolio. They kept my resume and portfolio description. The interview went ten minutes over but though they made no comments about it. However, I believe this would be a consideration in their decision. The first interviewer walked me out and told the receptionist that I was leaving.
I started by talking about my undergrad experience to address my interdisciplinary background, moved on to my community based activities and ended up talking about my experience in grad school. I stressed my varied background as an English teacher, a Geographer and spoke at length about the value of my time overseas. I also showed then my most recent resume to showcase my abilities.
In answer to their question on my strengths and weaknesses I told them that I have a lot of knowledge with data management. I said that analysis requires an intimate understanding of what field methods one employs and stressed my interest in what the data I use means and where it comes from. I then said that my greatest weakness lay in the fact that I have yet take a job that puts all of these things together.
For the next question I said that I have had many chances to work with agencies and organizations. I talked about my field methods classes and relied upon my training in under- and grad school as well as my extended education experiences. I also recounted how my knowledge of school clubs and community activism contributed to this interagency and community engagement. These experiences included my organization of seminars and consulting work. I also mentioned how I had played a role in advocating with county transportation organizations. I also noted how the staffs at various agencies shared a lot of the same interests.
For the next question I recounted the parameters of the regulations that the interviewers were interested in and stressed the importance of public participation. It was at this point that I opened my cheat sheet and used it to talk about those regulations. I pointed out that their online resource was especially valuable but explained that it didn’t cover everything because of the role that public participation played. I also stressed that the public purse and time were major concerns.
In my discussion of the question on State and Federal regulations I tried to own the position because I wanted them to understand that this job is who I am. I went on to ask each person’s specialization and discovered that they all did the same job as the one for which I was interviewing. I noticed that the third interviewer wanted me to know that we had attended the same University.
For the last question I indicated that I my background included much experience pertaining to development. Here the third interviewer and I started talking at the same time here and this made things awkward. I used this time to review my recent experiences at my most recent jobs and I explained that they had given me a lot of experience and that my advocacy complimented that.
From here we went on to my questions. I started by asking about how the email I had received came from the adjacent district. They said that theirs was a small district and they relied upon other districts for support. I then asked about their backgrounds. The second interviewer said that he had gone to a different school than I had and the first interviewer indicated that she had gone to school locally. This prompted me to talk about my own local experiences while they looked at my portfolio. They kept my resume and portfolio description. The interview went ten minutes over but though they made no comments about it. However, I believe this would be a consideration in their decision. The first interviewer walked me out and told the receptionist that I was leaving.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Interview Details A-P/EP
Dear,
Thank you for your prompt reply. I have reviewed these documents and will use them to prepare for the A-P/EP interview we scheduled for the 19th. I have been there in the past and know how to find the Building at Street.
Thank you for your prompt reply. I have reviewed these documents and will use them to prepare for the A-P/EP interview we scheduled for the 19th. I have been there in the past and know how to find the Building at Street.
If you have any new information pertaining to this appointment or details that you feel I should be made aware of you may contact me at any time either at this email address or via my phone number.
Thank you,
On Tue wrote:
Good Morning,
Attached is a letter concerning an interview that has been scheduled for you. I have attached the duty statement for this position for you to review.
Hiring Services Coordinator
Volunteer Coordinator
Student Assistant Coordinator
District
PH#
FAX
Monday, November 19, 2012
Fwd: Internship Opportunities
---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Mon, Nov 19, 2012 at 9:16 AM
Subject: Internship Opportunities
Subject: Internship Opportunities
Dear Applicants,
Thank you for your resume(application) for the position of Student Intern. Our review of resumes will take approximately one week to complete and qualified applicants will be notified for interview dates and times. At this time, there are only a limited number of paid internships hours available. There may be opportunities for unpaid internships that can provide you with hands-on experience and course credit. Please let us know if you are interested in being scheduled for a second round of interviews for an unpaid internship.
Sincerely,
Council of Governments
GIS Analyst
GIS Analyst
Friday, November 16, 2012
Monday in Bishop Ranch
On Friday the ninth of November I got a call and then an email about a job in Vallejo. I called the recruiter back. She and I spoke about the position mentioned and I took my time in replying. She sent me the job description, which I posted it here.
It was 4:30 and she had indubitably gone home. My well organized and in depth response was nearly two pages. However, I went through the weekend as though nothing had happened.
On Monday morning I got a phone call from her. Later I discovered that she had sent an email as well. I went to San Ramon to meet her at the appointed time. I initially had trouble navigating Bishop Ranch. What freaky place; so much parking and no access for anything but cars. I got lost of course but eventually I found the place. I went in and the receptionist had me fill out an application.
I ended up sitting down with the recruiter after that. We talked for a half hour. She obviously had a set of questions that I had to answer. One or two of them were plainly required by her company but the rest read like a GIS litany. I had an easy time with it. We talked about why her company used Career Builder over Monster and she could only tell me that they had stopped using Monster four months ago.
On my way home she called to say that she had sent the client my information. She also said that they were likely to make a decision soon since their contract required having a technician within the next two weeks. Then she called me a second time to ask that I send in a further discussion of certain skills as an addendum to everything that she had already collected.
It was 4:30 and she had indubitably gone home. My well organized and in depth response was nearly two pages. However, I went through the weekend as though nothing had happened.
On Monday morning I got a phone call from her. Later I discovered that she had sent an email as well. I went to San Ramon to meet her at the appointed time. I initially had trouble navigating Bishop Ranch. What freaky place; so much parking and no access for anything but cars. I got lost of course but eventually I found the place. I went in and the receptionist had me fill out an application.
I ended up sitting down with the recruiter after that. We talked for a half hour. She obviously had a set of questions that I had to answer. One or two of them were plainly required by her company but the rest read like a GIS litany. I had an easy time with it. We talked about why her company used Career Builder over Monster and she could only tell me that they had stopped using Monster four months ago.
On my way home she called to say that she had sent the client my information. She also said that they were likely to make a decision soon since their contract required having a technician within the next two weeks. Then she called me a second time to ask that I send in a further discussion of certain skills as an addendum to everything that she had already collected.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
GIS Analyst
Hi,
Thank you for getting back to me today regarding my current opportunity. Below I have included the details for your review. Please take some time to review everything and let me know what you think! Thank you again and I look forward to working with you.
· Location – Vallejo, CA
· Duration – 1 yr contract, with a possibility of going permanent
· Company – Inc.
· Pay – between $27 - $38/hr
· Website - http://www..com/
· Job Details
o Responsibilities may include, building and maintaining a GIS system, and the building and maintaining of a corporate-wide Intranet site to disseminate GIS maps. Knowledge of and demonstrated skill in the use of the following software: ESRI GIS products including ArcGIS, ArcIMS for various interactive mapping themes, and ArcGIS, SDE, Oracle and Access (Microsoft) databases and numerous other programs running on a client's Intra/Extranet servers. Tasks may include 3D modeling, slope, volume, area, hillshade analysis, raster rectification and registration, spatial modeling, 3D animation, surface modeling, image analysis, cartography, demographic modeling, travel time and cost analysis, dynamic segmentation, route analysis, training and creation of FGDC metadata.
o Additional responsibilities may include: providing any combination of GPS and GIS services to create original mapping, format conversion, infrastructure analysis and facilities management services, database management and report preparation for various customers. Projects require a multitude of applications for a variety of disciplines including, forestry, wildlife, fire, pest management, inventory and modeling, land use analysis, hydrographic and hydrologic profiling, digital orthophoto imagery preparation, planimetric mapping services, demographics, and training.
o As directed, perform a vast array of spatial and tabular queries using the available tools in the GIS software. Import and export any spatial and/or tabular data with the GIS software. Identify, categorize and update major GIS feature classes.
o Manipulates and edits using GIS map software. Performs programming in appropriate languages, such as Visual Basic .Net, C++, C# and Python to automate GIS tasks and provide tools for others. Converts out dated routines to run on the latest GIS and relational database systems.
Regards,
Recruiter
Engineering
San Ramon, CA 94583
Thank you for getting back to me today regarding my current opportunity. Below I have included the details for your review. Please take some time to review everything and let me know what you think! Thank you again and I look forward to working with you.
· Location – Vallejo, CA
· Duration – 1 yr contract, with a possibility of going permanent
· Company – Inc.
· Pay – between $27 - $38/hr
· Website - http://www..com/
· Job Details
o Responsibilities may include, building and maintaining a GIS system, and the building and maintaining of a corporate-wide Intranet site to disseminate GIS maps. Knowledge of and demonstrated skill in the use of the following software: ESRI GIS products including ArcGIS, ArcIMS for various interactive mapping themes, and ArcGIS, SDE, Oracle and Access (Microsoft) databases and numerous other programs running on a client's Intra/Extranet servers. Tasks may include 3D modeling, slope, volume, area, hillshade analysis, raster rectification and registration, spatial modeling, 3D animation, surface modeling, image analysis, cartography, demographic modeling, travel time and cost analysis, dynamic segmentation, route analysis, training and creation of FGDC metadata.
o Additional responsibilities may include: providing any combination of GPS and GIS services to create original mapping, format conversion, infrastructure analysis and facilities management services, database management and report preparation for various customers. Projects require a multitude of applications for a variety of disciplines including, forestry, wildlife, fire, pest management, inventory and modeling, land use analysis, hydrographic and hydrologic profiling, digital orthophoto imagery preparation, planimetric mapping services, demographics, and training.
o As directed, perform a vast array of spatial and tabular queries using the available tools in the GIS software. Import and export any spatial and/or tabular data with the GIS software. Identify, categorize and update major GIS feature classes.
o Manipulates and edits using GIS map software. Performs programming in appropriate languages, such as Visual Basic .Net, C++, C# and Python to automate GIS tasks and provide tools for others. Converts out dated routines to run on the latest GIS and relational database systems.
Regards,
Recruiter
Engineering
San Ramon, CA 94583
Friday, November 9, 2012
Fwd: Application received
From: CalAcademy
Date: Fri, Nov 9, 2012 at 6:26 PM
Subject: Application received
Thank you for your application for Georeferencing Technician at California Academy of Sciences. This is to confirm that your application has been received and will be reviewed. Should your skills and experience warrant further consideration, you will be contacted directly. Please do not respond to this email for further inquiry. Again thank you for your interest in employment with the California Academy of Sciences and good luck in your job search!
Date: Fri, Nov 9, 2012 at 6:26 PM
Subject: Application received
Thank you for your application for Georeferencing Technician at California Academy of Sciences. This is to confirm that your application has been received and will be reviewed. Should your skills and experience warrant further consideration, you will be contacted directly. Please do not respond to this email for further inquiry. Again thank you for your interest in employment with the California Academy of Sciences and good luck in your job search!
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Thursday, November 8, 2012
Re: job for you
Re: job for you
To: K
Glad it looks interesting to you!
On Nov 8, 2012, at 4:03 PM, K wrote:
C,I couln't open the link but I found the job. It isn't my dream job but I should be able to get an interview. However, I might be over qualified. Anyway, I think I have to wait till I get home to apply to it.Thanks,KOn Thu, Nov 8, 2012 at 2:20 PM, C wrote:
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Under Construction
This blog is still under construction. Basically it is my attempt at offering proof
of the jobs that I am pursuing. I know
that I am not necessarily doing a good job with the site but the backlog will
eventually be cleared up.
Friday, October 26, 2012
Fwd: New job opening at the Council of Governments (COG)
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Date: Fri, Oct 26, 2012 at 12:18 PM
Subject: Fwd: New job opening at the Council of Governments (COG)
To: K
Subject: Fwd: New job opening at the Council of Governments (COG)
To: K
Hey Dude,
I know it is not in the city, but you can crash with us for awhile if you want to do this:
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Date: Fri, Oct 26, 2012 at 10:45 AM
Subject: Fwd: New job opening at the Council of Governments (COG)
To: B
Date: Fri, Oct 26, 2012 at 10:45 AM
Subject: Fwd: New job opening at the Council of Governments (COG)
To: B
Can u forward to K?
Begin forwarded message:
From: COG Employment Notifications
Begin forwarded message:
From: COG Employment Notifications
Date: October 26, 2012 10:28:39 AM PDT
To: L
Subject: New job opening at the Council of Governments (COG)
New Job Opening at COG!
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Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Two jobs available
Hi,
I hope you're well. Wanted to let you and the list know that we have two open positions at for a Program Associate and an Assistant to the Executive Director. More info below.
I hope you're well. Wanted to let you and the list know that we have two open positions at for a Program Associate and an Assistant to the Executive Director. More info below.
Thanks
Job announcements
A leading environmental and social justice nonprofit works to create world-class public transportation and walkable communities in the Bay Area and beyond. We build diverse coalitions, influence policy, and develop innovative programs to improve the lives of all people and protect the environment.
Associate: The pilot project proved that when we significantly reduce excess parking in new homes and give out transit passes and carshare memberships we can create a new paradigm of urban growth -- an affordable one focused around people and great spaces instead of cars and large garages. This position will help accelerate the expansion, work to bring bring the benefits of certification to more affordable housing developers, and help the director launch an initiative to unleash the power at a larger scale. Candidates must have direct experience with parking, zoning and related transportation issues.
Assistant to the Executive Director: This position is perfect for someone with at least 3 years of experience in transportation and/or land use planning, and with great organizational and communication skills. Working on everything from policy and programs to administration, this position will provide excellent exposure to a wide range of issues, organizations and leaders in the field. It is anticipated as a 3 month position.
Make your community and commute better by taking action now!
Development Director
Oakland, CA
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Lead Logistics Position
09/25/2012
I located your information on the job boards. I am sending you the job description. If you are available, please send me your resume as a Word attachment and include a brief addendum/cover letter on why your skills match this position. If you have any questions, you can contact me directly for more details. I hope to hear from you soon.
Sincerely,
Senior Technical Recruiter
A division of the world leader in the recruitment of engineering and information technology professionals, has an immediate opening for an lead Logistics Position/Long Term on a assignment for the Search Engine and brand name located in the area. This opportunity is available immediately!
For immediate consideration, please send your resume as a Word attachment to:
OPERATIONS LEAD JOB DESCRIPTION
Our client is looking for an Operations Lead that can assist with data processing and pipeline management for a large-scale mapping and image processing effort. In addition to data management, the operations lead will also be responsible for support of the day to day operations of the project and will remotely assist the field operatives as they map the specified areas.
There are two main components to this assignment:
Responsibilities:
Monitor daily production and quality
Collect and analyze data to ensure that it meets project specs
Interpret data in order to recognize trends and potential problem areas
Collaborate with cross functional groups to ensure data flows through pipeline to production
Plan and execute daily operations to ensure project goals are met
Create work packets for field operatives
Support field operatives to ensure daily production is met and assist with troubleshooting of equipment
Interact professionally with partners to coordinate operations
Interface with engineering teams to continually improve overall operations process
Please note: This role will entail 40 hours per week, however, due to the dynamic nature of the responsibilities our client may need at least one Operations Lead on call every day.
The Ops Leads may be expected to arrange their hours to cover weekends as well as week days. Hours will tend to be early with some shifts beginning as early as 4 am on an irregular basis (some remote work from home is viable).
Qualifications:
4 year Bachelors degree, preferably in a technical field
GIS data analysis strongly desired but not required
Experience with technical software strongly desired but not required (e.g. Unix Shell Script command line manipulation, GIS, Linux, Excel, Project)
Ability to multitask effectively and prioritize tasks
Detail oriented; must be able to plan and execute tasks with a keen attention to detail
Excellent communication skills; must be able to listen closely, record and promptly disseminate important operation details to members of the project team; communication will often be of a highly technical nature
Self motivated, efficient, and dependable
Flexible, team player; this position is very demanding, but should also be interesting and often fun
Excellent organization skills, both as applies to personal assignments as well as team
Impeccable honesty in all communications, and complete confidentiality about proprietary technology.
If you are interested in this opportunity or other opportunities available , please apply online or email directly.
The Group is a company and the global leader. Our group connects associates with our clients each day through our offices around the world. We offer employment opportunities at any stage in your professional career. Contact us today to discuss available contract and direct hire positions.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Fwd: Recruitment No.1--63
Dear K,
We received your application for the position of Environmental Programs Technician. Typically, within two or three weeks after the close of the recruitment, we will contact applicants, by email and/or telephone, to notify them of their status. Please do not contact us about the status of your application unless you have not received notification by four weeks after the recruitment closes.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of EM.
Human Resources Staff,
City of EM
We received your application for the position of Environmental Programs Technician. Typically, within two or three weeks after the close of the recruitment, we will contact applicants, by email and/or telephone, to notify them of their status. Please do not contact us about the status of your application unless you have not received notification by four weeks after the recruitment closes.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of EM.
Human Resources Staff,
City of EM
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Recruitment No.1--30
September 12, 2012
K
Aveunue
CA
Dear K,
We would like to thank you for your interest in the position of Office Assistant II with the Management of EM. Our advertisement produced a large response to this career opportunity. From the responses received, we have screened and selected candidates to continue through the recruitment process.
K
Aveunue
CA
Dear K,
We would like to thank you for your interest in the position of Office Assistant II with the Management of EM. Our advertisement produced a large response to this career opportunity. From the responses received, we have screened and selected candidates to continue through the recruitment process.
Unfortunately, you were not one of the candidates selected to continue through the recruitment process due to a failure to provide one or more of the following:
• A typing certificate
• A typing certificate issued within 6 months of the date of application
• A typing certificate not obtained through an online typing service
• A typing certificate with at least 40 net words per minute
Again, thank you for your interest in employment with the Management of EM. We wish you the best in your employment search.
Regards,
ARM
Management Analyst
Human Resources
• A typing certificate
• A typing certificate issued within 6 months of the date of application
• A typing certificate not obtained through an online typing service
• A typing certificate with at least 40 net words per minute
Again, thank you for your interest in employment with the Management of EM. We wish you the best in your employment search.
Regards,
ARM
Management Analyst
Human Resources
Friday, August 24, 2012
Wetland and Water Resources Job announcement
Hi,
Attached is the WWR job announcement in both PDF and word formats. Please let me know if you have any questions for me.
Thanks
Environmental Scientist/GIS Analyst
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Internship/Volunteer opportunities at the Garden
Hello,
I wanted to pass along the good news that the Garden has been awarded a 2 year grant by the Institute for a GIS mapping project currently underway. During this time, we will continue to map the plant collections, based on geographic regions, by verifying and recording the location of each plant in the collection.
We are looking for both interns and volunteers:
1. Motivated individuals who are interested in an internship position at the Garden for class credits. The internship has a time commitment of 16 hours per month. The internship will entail data collection in the field, as well as processing data and map production in the office. The ideal candidate will need a minimum of one semester of entry level GIS classes to qualify for the internship.
2. Volunteers to help with the data collection using mapping grade GPS and ESRI software. The volunteer position also requires a commitment of 16 hours per month minimum. If you are interested in field methods for data collection, developing plant identification skills and like working in a team environment this is the perfect opportunity. Plant knowledge is not a requirement, but can be helpful.
If you happen to know of any individuals who are interested in gaining experience using GIS/GPS or have an interest in horticulture please forward this along.
Regards,
GIS Manager
I wanted to pass along the good news that the Garden has been awarded a 2 year grant by the Institute for a GIS mapping project currently underway. During this time, we will continue to map the plant collections, based on geographic regions, by verifying and recording the location of each plant in the collection.
We are looking for both interns and volunteers:
1. Motivated individuals who are interested in an internship position at the Garden for class credits. The internship has a time commitment of 16 hours per month. The internship will entail data collection in the field, as well as processing data and map production in the office. The ideal candidate will need a minimum of one semester of entry level GIS classes to qualify for the internship.
2. Volunteers to help with the data collection using mapping grade GPS and ESRI software. The volunteer position also requires a commitment of 16 hours per month minimum. If you are interested in field methods for data collection, developing plant identification skills and like working in a team environment this is the perfect opportunity. Plant knowledge is not a requirement, but can be helpful.
If you happen to know of any individuals who are interested in gaining experience using GIS/GPS or have an interest in horticulture please forward this along.
Regards,
GIS Manager
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
The Techie and the the Feely
I made some preparations when I got home. I tossed and turned all night. At six I gathered my stuff and walked and then ran and then walked to the train. I had a paper and boarded at 7. There was a delay in the tunnel. I missed the Express. I got coffee and took the next one and was 45 minutes early for my interview City of City Planning. I had more coffee and then got lost in downtown. Eventually I arrived exactly on time.
My interviewers welcomed me. They asked me for my experience with GIS and I went through my portfolio. Typing it up was a good idea. The first was a techie and the other was a feely. The techie asked about geocoding, my specialization and applications development. The feely asked me why I wanted the job, protocol and scheduling. I asked about projects, the planning desk and community.
When the interview was over I went to the station and the train came promptly.
My interviewers welcomed me. They asked me for my experience with GIS and I went through my portfolio. Typing it up was a good idea. The first was a techie and the other was a feely. The techie asked about geocoding, my specialization and applications development. The feely asked me why I wanted the job, protocol and scheduling. I asked about projects, the planning desk and community.
When the interview was over I went to the station and the train came promptly.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
GIS Intern Interview - City of City
Dear K,
You have been selected to interview for the GIS Intern position for the City of City.
Date: Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Time: 10:00-10:30AM
Location: City Hall
City of City
Road
City,
Planning
Conference Room - check in with Secretary in Planning
**Please bring a portfolio of GIS work you have done (maps, GIS analysis, etc). This can be educational and / or work related.**
If you are unable to attend or have any questions please contact
Thank You,
Planning Secretary
Department
City of City
You have been selected to interview for the GIS Intern position for the City of City.
Date: Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Time: 10:00-10:30AM
Location: City Hall
City of City
Road
City,
Planning
Conference Room - check in with Secretary in Planning
**Please bring a portfolio of GIS work you have done (maps, GIS analysis, etc). This can be educational and / or work related.**
If you are unable to attend or have any questions please contact
Thank You,
Planning Secretary
Department
City of City
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Unpaid Internship
Dear AT,
I haven't answered your email over the past few weeks because I haven't really been able to decide whether I should participate in your internship program. I feel like I need to put a lot of effort into getting a job that pays. However, I have a lot of friends that have turned unpaid internships into jobs.
I live in the City and it would take me a lot of time to commute daily. I am wondering about the required time commitment and scope of work?
K
On Fri, May 18, 2012 at 8:33 AM, AT wrote:
Kevin,This is in continuation of our phone conversation. If you are interested in the unpaid summer internship with this office (office of the County) please call me.Thank youAT
Monday, April 23, 2012
Natural Resources Intern, District
From: PM
Sent: Friday, April 20, 2012 12:17 PM
To: FFO; SFO; AO
Subject: Natural Resources Intern
Hi Everyone,
Sent: Friday, April 20, 2012 12:17 PM
To: FFO; SFO; AO
Subject: Natural Resources Intern
Hi Everyone,
We are recruiting for a Natural Resources Intern – the application window is limited to the first 50 qualified applicants, or until May 4th, whichever comes first. If you know anyone who may be interested, please let them know to get their application materials in as soon as possible.
Thank you and have a great weekend!
PM
PM,
Human Resources Analyst
District
Thank you and have a great weekend!
PM
PM,
Human Resources Analyst
District
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