. Military-Civilian: Hot Jobs, Events, and Helpful Information for Veterans Seeking Civilian Careers: October 2013

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Veterans - Post 9/11 veterans are a gold mine of management talent. So why don’t more employers see them that way?


by Adam Wahlberg
October 25, 2013

EJ Ajax owner Erick Ajax had heard all the stories about vets in the workplace. Narrow skill set. Not a good fit in the office. Unstable. Still, he wanted Brad McKnight, a former Marine, to join his Fridley-based metal-forming company as a machine operator. He met McKnight at a veterans job fair and liked his potential, thought he could be a manager one day. His colleagues weren’t sold.

“There was apprehension from the management team, as we had been reading about PTSD. But we tested his aptitude, his critical thinking, his math skills and they were superior. We worked with him for the first couple of months on a trial-for-hire basis and he proved everybody wrong,” says Ajax. “We just promoted him to be quality manager.”

That was eight years ago. Ajax wasn’t just trying to be a nice guy. He had the intuition that vets like McKnight, who was an air traffic controller in Iraq, had the math skills and the soft skills—discipline, teamwork, professionalism—that could help his bottom line. He can now say they have.
The Economic Value of Employing Veterans

Accelerated Learning Curve
Veterans have the proven ability to learn new skills and concepts.
Leadership
The military trains people to lead by example as well as through direction, delegation, motivation, and inspiration.
Teamwork
Veterans understand how genuine teamwork grows out of a responsibility to one’s colleagues. Military duties involve a blend of individual and group productivity.
Diversity and Inclusion in Action
Veterans have learned to work side by side with a wide range of people, regardless of race, gender, geographic origin, ethnic background, religion, and economic status, as well as mental and physical capabilities.
Efficient Performance Under Pressure
Veterans understand the rigors of tight schedules and limited resources.
Respect for Procedures
Veterans develop a unique perspective on the value of accountability.
Technology and Globalization
Because of their experiences in the service, veterans are usually aware of international and technical trends pertinent to business and industry.
Integrity
Veterans know what it means to do “an honest day’s work.”
Health and Safety Consciousness
Thanks to extensive training, veterans are aware of health and safety protocols both for themselves and the welfare of others.
Triumph Over Adversity
In addition to dealing positively with typical civilian issues of personal maturity, veterans have frequently triumphed over great adversity.

Source: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development website

On metrics such as absentee rates and worker output, his veteran hires, which now number 17, outperform his civilian hires. Today he says unequivocally, “If we have two candidates that are equal, we go with the veteran.”

No disagreement from the management team anymore. In fact earlier this year he hired Curt Jasper, a former command sergeant major in the Army, who at one time in that role had more than 1,000 people reporting to him, to head up his human resources department. Other employers in Minnesota are also discovering the wellspring of talent to be found in returning post-9/11 vets.

Reasons include:
Lower turnover: U.S. Bank has found its retention rate 47 percent lower with veteran employees than with non-veterans.
Higher aptitude: Xcel Energy has found 70 percent of vets pass its applicant aptitude tests, compared with 45 percent of non-vets.
More reliability: EJ Ajax’s absentee rate is 7 percent lower for veterans than non-veterans, and the average veteran tardy rate is 39 minutes versus 62 minutes.

So why, then, does Minnesota continue to rank as one of the worst states in the nation for hiring post 9/11 vets? And what’s being done to improve matters as approximately 500 more service members are due to return to Minnesota in 2014?

In 2012, the state had the ninth-highest unemployment rate (14.1 percent) for post-9/11 vets, according to a U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee report. Compared with the state’s overall unemployment rate of 5.5 percent at the time (the ninth-lowest in the nation), Minnesota had one of the greatest unemployment disparities between vets and non-vets. Things were even worse two years earlier, when 22.9 percent of Minnesota’s vets were unemployed (the third-highest rate nationally), compared with 7.4 percent unemployment for non-vets.

These numbers spurred action. Several commissions, coalitions, and public-private job programs were created to help turn things around in Minnesota. There’s no shortage of public programs available to vets. There are approximately 1,500 websites nationwide that help veterans find jobs, according to Jim Finley of the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).

But what seems to be most effective in turning the tide here is the slow changing of perceptions, and increased understanding, of veterans within companies. The success stories coming from organizations such as Xcel, U.S. Bank, General Mills and Ajax are making other employers take note at a time when they also are complaining they cannot find enough qualified talent in Minnesota through their more traditional approaches.
Some of the Misperceptions and the Realities of Hiring Post 9/11 Vets:

Concern: We’re worried vets might lose it in the workplace.
Reality: “One of the things we’ve noticed in assessing veterans as a talent pool is that they’re very calm under pressure and skillful at adapting to a new environment,” says Myer Joy, a vice president at General Mills and business unit leader for Progresso. “We look for strong leadership, agility, and the ability to make decisions in the presence of imperfect information. They’re really good at sifting through ambiguity and finding good answers and aligning people around a new direction. Great for project management.”

Concern: We’re worried vets might not fit in culturally in our workplace.
Reality: “We hire for behaviors and experiences and leadership, and we find that veterans fit perfectly in our environment,” says Chris Hill, director of recruitment for U.S. Bank, noting that 3 percent of the company’s employees are veterans and 3.4 percent of its managers are veterans.

Concern: We’re worried vets’ skills might not fit our needs.
Reality: “We find that we can place vets in many kinds of jobs, such as engineering, alignment, and operational management. They do great with problem-solving and leadership. And they do well in aptitude tests,” says Bev Brown, director of inclusion and engagement at Xcel Energy, adding that 5.7 percent of its new hires last year were vets and its goal is between 10 and 12 percent.

Improving matters is a growing understanding on each side of the hiring table, whereas before, a hiring manager and vet would often sit across a table and be confused—or worse, put off—by each other.

“Vets are trained to answer questions in succinct, short answers and to be formal. To sit at attention and make direct eye contact. That can come off as intimidating. But it’s all in the translation and understanding each other,” Finley says.
The Translation Gap

There’s also the matter of understanding a vet’s resume compared with those from traditional applicants—how does one translate military experience into corporate-speak?

“I wasn’t even sure what to call myself on LinkedIn,” says Lori Imsdahl, who’s two months into a job as an operations coordinator for Hennepin Health, a division of the Human Services and Public Health Department at Hennepin County. She has five years of leadership experience in the Army, and two master’s degrees, one in public health and one in creative writing (see sidebar). But she wasn’t clear on how to summarize her skill set.

“One of the positions I held in the Army was called the “battalion S-4.” When I first did my resume I was putting that as a title and explaining what it was—setting up contracts, procuring supplies, things that are transferrable—but people would be like, ‘What is a battalion S-4?’ So eventually I changed it to ‘logistics manager,’ ” she says.
Women Veterans Outpace Men at Finding Management Roles
In 2011, 48.7 percent of all female veterans worked in management, professional, sales, and office occupations, compared with 34.6 percent of male veterans.

Women veterans are the fastest-growing subset of the veteran population.
26 percent of U.S. veterans are women.
There are approximately 23,000 women veterans in Minnesota.
Source: Minnesota Department of Human Rights; National Center for Veterans Analysis and Statistics.

The good news is that here, too, there are now myriad services helping vets write more employer-friendly resumes. And corporations are doing more to understand military experiences; Xcel, for example, has a military job translator right on its website, which helps match the applicant with the type of job the company has. “That’s a big piece of this, and we’re still trying to crack that nut and be better about it,” Brown says.

And more employers such as U.S. Bank are hiring vets for their higher-level skills rather than specific experiences on a resume.

With no financial background, John Zillhardt was hired by the bank and placed in an accelerated training program to become a bank manager within nine months.

“The impetus at U.S. Bank was to find adaptive, responsive, and creative leaders to manage risk and to be able to grow the bank, and I have experience in leadership—I was responsible for 65 personnel in my last role with the Minnesota National Guard. But I have no subject-matter expertise at all,” he says.

A few months into the role, he’s candid about how it’s going. “I like it, but I’m barely keeping my head above water because there is so much to know. It’s not for the faint of heart, but it is a worthy challenge.”

If there is a risk to be found in these hires, it’s not that a veteran is likely to snap, or even tell off-color jokes. It’s more that they could be called back to duty.

That’s a legitimate but overrated concern, according to Josh Goudge, who managed a section of six while in Kuwait and today manages a dozen people as a route supervisor for Republic Recycling in Minneapolis. “The notion that troops are risky to employ because they might be called back to service? Well, shoot; Joe and Jenny down the street are risky to employ, too. To me it’s almost moot.”

Meanwhile, there remains a competitive edge for those companies that are moving the vet unemployment needle downward in Minnesota. They’re the ones tapping individuals with project management, leadership and organizational discipline from this source of great talent.

For additional data about veterans in the workforce

Federal Resume Lab 1 November, 0900-1100, MCB Quantico, VA

Federal Resume Lab
1 November, 0900-1100

Religious & Family Services Center
3019 Embry Loop, RM 135
MCB Quantico, VA 22134


USO Warrior and Family Center at Bethesda, MD

 
As we prepare to open the doors on our new USO Warrior and Family Center in Bethesda, MD., I prepared this short video for you about all the amazing features and special that touches your support makes possible for our troops.

Please take a moment to watch the video now, and then share it with your friends and family.

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ESGR salutes supportive civilian employers who make it easier for our National Guard and Reserve members to serve our great Nation. www.esgr.mil

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Holiday Mail For Heroes


ONSITE OHS – Registered Nurse for Benson – MN

ONSITE OHS – Registered Nurse for Benson – MN



Progressive, employee-friendly Onsite OHS is seeking full time, qualified RNs to provide medical services to designated beneficiaries in a manufacturing setting in Benson, MN.

Perform a full range of RN services on site, using furnished facilities, equipment and supplies to a variety of patients. All aspects of RN services shall be commensurate with the capabilities of the provider and the Medical Department including but not limited to the items listed below.

Job Duties:
Expediting, tracking and receiving reports from medical appointments
Monitoring and administering current workers compensation cases
Proficient in all MS programs with special focus on Excel.
Maintain communication with the workers compensation third-party administrator
Serve as a liaison between client and area physicians/hospitals/clinics
Assist in the review of medical certification requests for FMLA and ADA request for accommodations
Provide surveillance exams for respiratory protection and hearing conservation
Will provide occupational services, including caring of and assisting in preventing occupational injuries in the Onsite OHS Health and Wellness Center at a manufacturing plant in Benson, MN. Work closely with administrative and other medical professionals to provide first class patient care and maintain patient safety, care, confidentiality and appropriate follow-up treatment including return to work programs
Treat all patients presented for care
Provide services to patients who are identified as having a medical/surgical or mental health issue
Interview patient, review medical records and coordinate requested consultations and medical follow up as prescribed by providers
Follow up with patient once appointments are completed
Abide by all facility rules, regulations, and policies
Prepare and submit appropriate documentation of all services provided as specified in applicable regulations
Meet all Joint Commission standards
Other duties as assigned

Requirements:
Diploma from an Accredited Registered Nurse Program
A current unrestricted license in the state of Minnesota
Current BLS by the AHA, ARC, ASHI or ACEP Certification
Current ACLS certification by the AHA, ARC, ASHI, or ACEP
Physically capable of performing all RN services with reasonable accommodation

Please apply online
http://www.onsiteohs.com/index.php?query=job-openings&id=0&partner_id=0
Visit our website at www.onsiteohs.com
Email address: onsiteohs_mail@luceosolutions.com

Chico Vet Center Photography Group


Veterans Day Dinner - November 11th - Gowanda, NY

100 legion Drive, Gowanda, NY 14070


Wecome Home Summit


Centre-Clearfield Bi County Legion Bowling Tournament 1/18/14

Moshannon Valley Bowling Lanes
Philipsburgh, PA 16866

Testimonial 10/29/13


Hello Lucy,

Re: NACAG role in Guam 

I wanted to check in to let you know that this role has closed.  They are at their deadline to get someone in place for the role and will make offers in the next few days.  If you still have resumes coming in for the role, I’ll still take them but I will tell them about the role being closed so that they are not wondering.

Thanks very much for your help.  You got an awesome response to these roles quickly. For clients who don’t need help translating military skills  I’m going to recommend that they contact you for posting services.  I’ll contiue to work with the ones that do need help or who don’t have the time to sort thru resumes. 

I’ve got a few new roles to post.  I’m getting final approval from clients and will get them to you this week.

Thanks

Marissa
The Rose Group

Testimonial 10/29/13


Military-Civilian: Hot Jobs and Careers for Veterans and Their Families – LinkedIn Group
Veteran Day Discounts, Sales, Deals & Free Meals \Military Benefits

Hi Lucy,

I just wanted to commend you on all your efforts going towards assisting our veteran community. We could use more people like yourself. Thank you!

Jeff
By Jeffrey Rosales

Monday, October 28, 2013

ONSITE OHS - Cytotechnologist U.S. License

ONSITE OHS - Cytotechnologist U.S. License



Join our team of Medical Professionals in overseas locations such as Sudan, Somalia, Iraq, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Kuwait, and more!

ONSITE OHS - Cytotechnologist U.S. License for Azerbaijan

Want to Enhance your Resume?
Looking to Build upon your Clinical Knowledge?
Ready to Travel Abroad?

Onsite OHS is a fast paced and ever changing company looking for experienced certified Histotechnologists who are natural leaders with positive attitudes for clinical positions in Azerbaijan. Not only do we provide a world class compensation package, we also offer an exceptional benefits package.

Job Responsibilities

This position will serve as part of a comprehensive team of health care professionals providing high quality outpatient care in a state/government hospital. General responsibilities include: Preparing and staining microscopic slides from specimens of blood and tissue scrapings and body fluids, examining cells of the human body to detect evidence of cancer, abnormalities, and other pathological conditions, categorizing slides, recording classifications, compiling listings of patients for follow up analysis, and reporting all unusual cell structures to the Pathologist, and addressing all daily operations of the cytology laboratory. Cytotechnologist will also act in a teaching role to the Azerbaijani employees.

Job Requirements

Experience:
• Two (2) plus years’ experience as a working Cytotechnologist required
• Vast Clinical Experience and Knowledge required
• Military Service with deployments to other countries preferred but not required

Required Credentials:
• Bachelor’s Degree and completion of an accredited 1 year program in cytotechnology or participate in a cytotechnology program which awards a Bachelor’s Degree at the time of completion
• Graduate of a Cytotechnology program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
• CT (ASCP) certification
• BLS certification
• Lab Computer skills
• Proficient with various lab equipment
• Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
• Must have a current U.S. Passport
• Must have a current U.S. Driver’s License

Qualifications:
• Be physically able to perform physical duties such as heavy lifting, kneeling, bending, etc.
• Have a leadership mentality with a positive attitude
• Ability to function as part of a team, as well as work independently
• Knowledge of professional standards of care
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationship with others
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing
• Computer skills to include Microsoft Office software and general computer navigation skills

Notice: To be eligible for this position, you must be able to pass a background check.

Please apply online http://bit.ly/165HAie
www.onsiteohs.com
Email address onsiteohs_mail@luceoslutions.com
812-770-4480

Final Flyer for UC Davis Veterans Week Events


Veteran Day Discounts, Sales, Deals & Free Meals \Military Benefits




ONSITE OHS - Histotechnologist U.S. License

ONSITE OHS - Histotechnologist U.S. License



Join our team of Medical Professionals in overseas locations such as Sudan, Somalia, Iraq, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Kuwait, and more!

ONSITE OHS - Histotechnologist U.S. License for Azerbaijan

Want to Enhance your Resume?
Looking to Build upon your Clinical Knowledge?
Ready to Travel Abroad?

Onsite OHS is a fast paced and ever changing company looking for experienced certified Histotechnologists who are natural leaders with positive attitudes for clinical positions in Azerbaijan. Not only do we provide a world class compensation package, we also offer an exceptional benefits package.

Job Responsibilities
This position will serve as part of a comprehensive team of health care professionals providing high quality outpatient care in a state/government hospital. General responsibilities include: Cutting, staining, mounting, grossing, and performing special procedures on specimens of human tissue to provide data on functioning tissues and organs. Histotechnologist will also act in a teaching role to the Azerbaijani employees.

Job Requirements
Experience:
• Two (2) plus years’ experience as a working Histotechnologist required
• Vast Clinical Experience and Knowledge required
• Military Service with deployments to other countries preferred but not required

 Required Credentials:
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent education
• Graduate of a clinical education in a histotechnician (HT) program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
• HTL (ASCP) certification
• BLS certification
• Lab Computer skills
• Proficient with various lab equipment
• Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
• Must have a current U.S. Passport
• Must have a current U.S. Driver’s License

Qualifications:
• Be physically able to perform physical duties such as heavy lifting, kneeling, bending, etc.
• Have a leadership mentality with a positive attitude
• Ability to function as part of a team, as well as work independently
• Knowledge of professional standards of care
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationship with others
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing
• Computer skills to include Microsoft Office software and general computer navigation skills

Notice: To be eligible for this position, you must be able to pass a background check.
Please apply online http://bit.ly/165HAie
www.onsiteohs.com

Email address onsiteohs_mail@luceoslutions.com
812-770-4480

Friday, October 25, 2013

Tips for getting Federal Jobs

http://www.dol.gov/odep/pubs/scheduleA/abc_Job_Applicants_ODEP_508%20compliant.pdf

Types of Preference

To receive preference, a veteran must have been discharged or released from active duty in the Armed Forces under honorable conditions (i.e., with an honorable or general discharge). As defined in 5 U.S.C. 2101(2), "Armed Forces" means the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. The veteran must also be eligible under one of the preference categories below (also shown on the Standard Form (SF) 50, Notification of Personnel Action). *Military retirees at the rank of major, lieutenant commander, or higher are not eligible for preference in appointment unless they are disabled veterans. (This does not apply to Reservists who will not begin drawing military retired pay until age 60.) For non-disabled users, active duty for training by National Guard or Reserve soldiers does not qualify as "active duty" for preference. For disabled veterans, active duty includes training service in the Reserves or National Guard, per the Merit Systems Protection Board decision in Hesse
v. Department of the Army, 104 M.S.P.R.647(2007).
For purposes of this chapter and 5 U.S.C. 2108, "war" means only those armed conflicts declared by Congress as war and includes World War II, which covers the period from December 7, 1941, to April 28, 1952.
When applying for Federal jobs, eligible veterans should claim preference on their application or resume. Applicants claiming 10-point preference must complete Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the requested documentation.
The following preference categories and points are based on 5 U.S.C. 2108 and 3309 as modified by a length of service requirement in 38 U.S.C. 5303A(d). (The letters following each category, e.g., "TP," are a shorthand reference used by OPM in competitive examinations.)

* This may require you to pursue the Schedule A Letter.
RESOURCE:
http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide/

Update As of October 23, 2013 Fort Meade Veterans Job Fair (November 20, 2013)


2014 JOB FAIRS – Save the Date!!



Fort Meade Veterans Job Fair  
Club Meade
6600 Mapes Road
Fort Meade, Maryland 20755

19  Mar 2014 -   Technical Job Fair
  7  May 2014 - Military Spouse Job Fair
28  May 2014 - Community Job Fair (Spring)
17  Sep  2014 -  Community Job Fair (Fall)
19  Nov 2014 -  Veterans Job Fair          

Thursday, October 24, 2013

Sagetech Corporation – Principal Development Engineer

Sagetech Corporation – Principal Development Engineer



Sagetech is seeking a Principal Development Engineer (PDE) for White Salmon, WA 98672
Be a part of the future!

Sagetech Corporation designs and manufactures the world’s smallest transponder for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. This year’s launch of the Clarity ADS-B Receiver marked its expansion into General Aviation. Our vision is to become the global leader of key avionics components offering a unique blending of functionality, performance, and style. In doing so we will continue to steer away from conventional offerings and push the design envelope in order to offer the aviation industry products with our unique blending of quality, reliability, and high relevance.

Live in the Beautiful Columbia River Gorge – We’re nestled in the Cascade Range, with Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams looming nearby. Our area was ranked “5th best adventure town” – National Geographic Adventure and “One of the coolest small towns in the US” – Budget Travel. Outdoor recreation includes abundant hiking, biking, camping, wind surfing, kite boarding, kayaking, fishing, and skiing. Our area includes fabulous restaurants, wineries, museums and was ranked “Best place to raise an outdoor kid” by Backpacker Magazine.

Come join our team!

Benefits:
* Relocation package
* Health Insurance
* 5% 401K match
* FSA plan
* 13 PTO days
* 9 holidays

Job Description:
The Principal Development Engineer (PDE) designs and implements hardware, software, and embedded firmware to create products that meet Sagetech market objectives. This engineer participates in initial product conception, formulation of functional and performance requirements, project scheduling and resource allocation, software/hardware design, implementation, hardware/software integration, testing, and the transition to Manufacturing. The engineer is expected to conduct system development in accordance with Sagetech and Engineering Group quality, configuration management, and development life-cycle processes. In addition, the PDE supports Manufacturing with engineering expertise, as needed.

Minimum Requirements:
1. Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science, or equivalent combination of education and additional work experience;
2. 5+ years of experience in design, component selection, test, and debug of PCBs;
3. Coding C/C++ combined with experience with VHDL or Verilog;
4. Thorough familiarity with linear systems analysis and system implementation. More generally, development of signal processing algorithms and their implementation;
5. Experience with SCRUM and/or “waterfall” development environments;
6. Working experience with engineering design tools such as MATLAB, OrCAD, PADS, Genesys, or equivalent;
7. Working experience with EE laboratory test equipment (spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.);
8. Experience developing avionics requiring regulatory approvals;
9. Ability to work independently, but also as leader of an engineering team;
10. MS Office proficiency; and
11. Excellent oral and written English communication skills.

Additional Skills Desired:
1. RF board design and layout
2. Product development using RTCA/DO-178B software development process, DO-254
hardware development process, and DO-160G environmental testing standards;
3. Working knowledge of surveillance and navigation avionics;
4. Experience drafting safety analysis of aviation products;
5. Private pilot license;
6. Active SECRET clearance.

To Apply:
Please send your resume to hiring@sagetechcorp.com. If you have questions about the position or relocating to the Columbia Gorge, see our website (www.sagetechcorp.com) or call 509-493-1327.

NOVA MOAA BANG Meeting 30 Oct 13




Business And Networking Group

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO JOIN US AT OUR NEXT MEETING

30 October 2013
6:30 to 8:30 PM
at
The historic Clark House
6332 Barcroft Mews Drive
Falls Church, VA 22041


Our BANG meetings are open to all. Please feel free to bring friends. There will be a Spotlight Speaker presentation of general interest to the group and plenty of networking time with jobseekers, hiring managers and human resource professionals. See you at the BANG. Remember there are always “jobs in the room.”

Spotlight Speaker for 30 October 2013 will feature a presentation by: The MOAA Transition Center Staff who will provide an update on their new organization and services.

National MOAA has reorganized and merged two departments, resulting in a name change. The Officer Placement Service, known as TOPS, and the Benefits Information and Financial Education departments have merged together to form the Transition Center. The new Transition Center will serve as a one-stop shop for national MOAA members and their spouses in transition. The department will provide financial and health care education, answer questions regarding earned benefits and entitlements, assist those filing VA claims through MOAA’s new veteran service officer pilot program, and provide career-transition support through a range of self-marketing assistance. With all of these changes came some new monikers. Members who call MOAA’s Member Service Center and ask for a representative in the TOPS Department now will be transferred the Transition Center. “The name change was needed,” says Col. Terri Coles, USA (Ret), deputy director, Transition Center. “The acronym TOPS stood for The Officer Placement Service. We don’t do job placement. We also serve more than just the military officer population. We provide career transition assistance to members’ spouses, retirees, and enlisted members who attend our transition seminars.”

Directions to the Clark House
(http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/hprs/clarkhouse.htm )   The historic Clark House is adjacent to the Barcroft Plaza Shopping Center on Columbia Pike at the intersection with Lincolnia Road and Old Columbia Pike. Look for Harris Teeter and Starbucks in the shopping center on the corner at the traffic light. Upon entering the Barcroft Plaza Shopping Center stay on service road to east end of parking area. The Clark House is located behind the Korean restaurant and at the entrance to a townhouse complex. The Clark House is a restored, late 1800’s Victorian farm house. There will be a sign in front. For additional information contact: Frank Wickersham III (fgwickersham@vsecorp.com )