. Military-Civilian: Hot Jobs, Events, and Helpful Information for Veterans Seeking Civilian Careers: April 2020

Thursday, April 30, 2020

Military-Civilian Testimonials 4/30/20










Military-Civilian Testimonials 4/30/20
Nursing positions 

Hello, my name is Carol. I am reaching out to you today in hopes that you
may be able to provide me with information on available Nursing Positions in
the Vicenza, Italy area. Currently we are stationed at Fort Benning, GA
where I am licensed and have been working as a Registered Nurse over the
last year. My husband has received an assignment notification and we are
scheduled to report to Vicenza Italy on 10 October 2020. Continuing to work
and gain experience in the field of nursing is very important to me. I have
been visiting USA JOBS and federal job websites daily with little luck. Is
there any advice or avenues you would recommend when seeking available
nursing positions on the army base in Vicenza Italy? Thank you for your time
and assistance in this matter, any information you could provide would be
greatly appreciated. 

Sincerely,
Carol T

Monday, April 27, 2020

Military-Civilian testimonials 4/27/20. Candidates.





Candidates

Supply Chain/Parts Specialist

Supply Chain/Parts Specialist for Largo FL
Full Time
We are seeking a Supply Chain/Parts Specialist for Largo FL 33771 to join our team! We are looking for experienced supply specialists to become an integral part of an outstanding company.


Greetings,

My name is Mick Breheny. I am currently working as a warehouse supervisor at a large gold mine in Alaska.  I have come to the realization that I am just too far away from the family,  I would like to return to Florida. I am sure that I would be a great fit for this position.

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

Michael (Mick) B
MSG USA (ret)

Military-Civilian testimonials 4/27/20. Seeking your advice.





Seeking your advice

 

Site Manager – COVID Support – Afghanistan
Full Time   Short Term   Temporary   Under Contract Bid
Site Manager is responsible for the oversight and operational performance for on-site clinic health units in support of COVID-19 sites for U.S. and NATO personnel in Afghanistan. #COVID Support



Dear Lucy,

I hope this message finds you well. 

I'm writing you in the hopes I might ask for your advice.

My name is Melissa Skorka, and I just finished my final PhD exam, where I focused on global security. Now, I am based in northern CA, actively looking for work opportunities, as my return to government will take more time than I originally anticipated. 

I am interested in the temporary COVID-related assignment at Bagram.

My resume is attached.

Thank you again for your time and consideration. 

Best regards,
Melissa 

Dr. Melissa L. S
Changing Character of War Centre
University of Oxford

Web Sites for Salary, and Interviewing Information and Cost of Living Comparisons:

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


Associations Check your professional associations for information on salary and compensation information.

Cityrating.com,www.cityrating.com. Web site for searching information on potential or actual relocations for career or other considerations. Good for identifying such as cost-of-living comparisons.

CNNMoney www.CNNMoney.com offers information on cost-of-living comparisons for consideration of relocation, or for transitioning out of the service. Additional sources include the community Chambers of Commerce.

Computer World www.computerworld.com offers an annual salary survey for the basic career fields in the IT community. It is the most current and accurate of the posted Surveys.

*Glassdoor.com www.glassdoor.com is in effect a member of the Wikipedia concept where individuals post pros and cons of working there as well as salary information anonymously. Additionally, information on the employer, and resources is also available. A particular Interview area of interest is the posting of questions asked by employees and potential employees and the responses often given. Another useful source is LinkedIn. A strong cautionary note: Wired magazine has recently (June 2018) has offered heavy concern as to the salary information offered by Glassdoor. Wired has indicated that salary positing are Low.

Guide Star.org www.GuideStar.org is the National Database of Nonprofit Organizations. Outstanding resource for financial information on nonprofits.   

Jobstar.org www.jobstar.org offers government, nonprofit and other salary survey sources.

Payscale.com www.payscale.com is newer than Salary.com but worth checking when looking for information on compensation.

Salary Calculators www.salarycalculators.com. Most of the better job sites have salary calculators. This includes Monster, and the Wall Street Journal.

Salary Information www.payscale.com. See Payscale.com above.: www.salarycalculator.com.

Salary.com www.salary.com. Salary data and indicators of what one should be earning based on functional area of experience.

The Wall Street Journal www.wsj.com offers salary information and surveys. However, be careful with the survey information. Look for the date of the survey and then add a year for proximity to accuracy –due to the low COLA adjustments and lower salary increases in many instances.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics www.bls.gov offers numerous resources including compensation by position and range. Check its Occupational Outlook Handbook and its other links

Website for individuals with Disabilities














JAN Job Accommodation Network, www.askJAN.org, deals with workplace accommodations or the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act). A free online service offering information, resources and guidance.

EOP www.eop.com, a website for individuals with disabilities and minorities.

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) Needed for Assignments across the US!

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) Needed for Assignments across the US!: Join RTTEMPS today and experience the diverse practice environments and career growth opportunities of being a Travel Nurse!
LPNs play a critical role in patient care and are in HIGH demand. Don’t wait!
We offer competitive pay, premiums for compact licensure, sign-on bonus for first assignment and referral bonuses. Please share with other LPNs who are looking for their next opportunities!


Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) Needed for Assignments across the US!

Travel Registered Nurses (RNs) Needed – Multiple Opportunities across the US!

Travel Registered Nurses (RNs) Needed – Multiple Opportunities across the US!: Join RTTEMPS today and experience the diverse practice environments and career growth opportunities of being a Travel Nurse!
RNs are in HIGH demand. Don’t wait!
We offer competitive pay, premiums for compact licensure, sign-on bonus for first assignment and referral bonuses. Please share with other RNs who are looking for their next opportunities!
We look forward to working with you.

Travel Registered Nurses (RNs) Needed – Multiple Opportunities across the US!

Supply Chain/Parts Specialist for Largo FL

Supply Chain/Parts Specialist for Largo FL: We are seeking a Supply Chain/Parts Specialist for Largo FL 33771 to join our team! We are looking for experienced supply specialists to become an integral part of an outstanding company.

Supply Chain/Parts Specialist for Largo FL

Temporary Credit Analyst/Commercial Underwriter

Temporary Credit Analyst/Commercial Underwriter: Under the direction of the VP Credit Manager, the Credit Analyst/Commercial Underwriter is responsible for conducting investigations and analysis of small to large business loans, ranging from basic to complex in nature. Location: Santa Maria CA 93454

Temporary Credit Analyst/Commercial Underwriter

VP Controller

VP Controller: The VP Controller will manage the accounting and financial reporting functions of CoastHills Credit Union. Location: Santa Maria, CA 93454

VP Controller

Friday, April 24, 2020

Travel Registered Nurses (RNs) Needed – Multiple Opportunities across the US!

Travel Registered Nurses (RNs) Needed – Multiple Opportunities across the US!: Join RTTEMPS today and experience the diverse practice environments and career growth opportunities of being a Travel Nurse! RNs are in HIGH demand. Don’t wait! We offer competitive pay, premiums for compact licensure, sign-on bonus for first assignment and referral bonuses. Please share with other RNs who are looking for their next opportunities! Please click APPLY NOW for more details. We look forward to working with you.
 Travel Registered Nurses (RNs) Needed – Multiple Opportunities across the US!

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Military-Civilian testimonials 4/22/20












Hello Lucy,
I applied for the Director of Logistics in Iraq position. 
Thank you and have a great day.
V/R
Shulanda G

Military-Civilian testimonial 4/21/20












Military-Civilian Candidates

Dear Lucy
Thank you for your rapid response, it is very much appreciated!

Please see answers to your questions below:
Question: What sort of work/locations are you seeking
Answer: My wife was offered a job In Qatar, hence we have relocated from South Africa to Qatar – and I am seeking available opportunities in Qatar please; if not possible, then opportunities in surrounding areas will also be valued.
I have over 23 Years gained the following work experience in different domains, hence I am open for any suitable opportunity in the following fields please:
  1. Audiology Technician, Audiometric Technician, Hearing Conservationist  > Specialized in custom made in-ear devices for military staff
  2. Health & Safety > Specialized in Health & Safety as well as Protective equipment
  3. Project Management (Product, Production, Operations, Manufacturing, Business & Product development)
  4. Maintenance, Infrastructure, Facilities Management

Question: Did you view/apply for any of the posted jobs
Answer: I am interested in the following position please; I am searching your web to see for which other positions I might qualify;
  1. Maintenance Manager - Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar
Qualifications:
•I have more than 3 years’ experience (17 years) in a healthcare setting as Audiology/Audiometric Technician
•I have more than 3 years’ experience using Microsoft Office products to include Work, Excel and PowerPoint. – advanced level.
Preferred Qualifications:
•I have equivalent-Fire Alarm experience
•I have backflow Preventer-Plumbing experience.

Duties & Responsibilities:
• I am fully capable to serve as the Healthcare Facility Manager’s (HFM) alternate and shall be reachable, by health facility staff, on their government-issued phone 24/7/365 when the HFM is unable to be reached.
• I am fully capable and able to respond to all emergencies between 15 – 20 minutes.
• I am fully capable and able to repair and maintain medical gas distribution systems and associated components.
• I am fully capable and able to perform repair, overhaul, maintenance and servicing of commercial and industrial systems, including plumbing, electrical, and electronic systems.
• I am fully capable and able to repair and maintain mechanical, electrical equipment and miscellaneous electro-mechanical systems.
• I am fully capable and able to perform a variety of duties related to trouble call/troubleshooting, corrective maintenance, preventative maintenance, within the assigned timeframe.
• I have working knowledge of call systems and vacuum systems.
• I am fully capable and able to perform minor maintenance of interior and exterior surfaces of the building, including locksmith and door maintenance.

Other Requirements:
•I have a South African passport and not a current US Passport.
•I have a valid South African driver’s license and not have a valid US Driver’s License.
•I am fully willing to sign a CHS Foreign Service Agreement (FSA) and is bound to the terms and conditions of the FSA.
•I am fully willing to attain a US Government Security Clearance as required by the contract.
•I am fully willing to attend DMLSS Training as required.
•I am fully proficient in the ability to speak, write, and communicate in English.
•I am fully able to demonstrate proficiency in the use of basic word processing programs and other software.

Physical Requirements:
•I am “medically and dentally fit” and willing to undergo any tests required in accordance CHS Medical Readiness Guidelines and Policies and/or as dictated by the Client.
•I have no conditions that would prevent the wear of personal protective equipment; including protective mask, ballistic helmet, body armour and chemical/biological protective garments or conditions that would prevent the capability of donning, lifting or carrying of up to 70 lbs. of referenced gear while running to a bunker or protected area in the face of perceived or imminent danger.
•I am fully capable and able to work in a typical interior/office work environment

Question: How did you find http://www.military-civilian.com?
Answer: I searched for Qatar careers specifically in aviation, military, navy etc fields and then came across your wonderful site.

I will indeed share with others your Military-Civilian services provided. Please let me know if you require any more detail.
Kind regards
Cobus P

Tuesday, April 21, 2020

USS Princeton Renders Aid to Distressed Personal Watercraft User

Story Number: NNS200420-09Release Date: 4/20/2020 3:08:00 PM
By Petty Officer 2nd Class Logan Kellums,



















PACIFIC OCEAN (NNS) -- The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) responded to a distress call April 17 and rendered aid to a user of personal watercraft off the coast of Southern California.

Princeton’s bridge team plotted a course to the reported location and determined the distress call was in the ship’s path. Sailors formed a rescue team to assist the stranded person via a rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB).
Upon arrival, the Sailors discovered the personal watercraft was taking on water and about to capsize. The user was immediately given a lifejacket to ensure safety.

"They were shaking profusely while holding on to that jet ski as it was sinking," said Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) 2nd Class Brian Stankowitz, a temporary duty search and rescue (SAR) swimmer, from Trenton, New Jersey. "They told me that they were very cold and asked me to get them out of the water."

The user had been stranded in the water since 7 a.m. Stankowitz assessed the individual for injuries, and transferred the jet skier out of the water and into the RHIB.

“We answered the call, and they were so thankful that we did,” Stankowitz said. “That was the second rescue of my career as a SAR swimmer. Doing stuff like that, stuff that matters, really lifts the spirit of the entire crew.”

The rescued person was given a COVID-19 questionnaire once aboard the RHIB to ensure the safety of Princeton’s crew.

After rendering initial aid, Princeton’s rescue team transferred the individual to a U.S. Coast Guard vessel that returned them to land to receive further medical attention.

Princeton is currently underway conducting routine operations and preparing for deployment with Carrier Strike Group 11.

Laughter is the Best Medicine

It’s fun to share a good laugh, but did you know it can actually improve your health? Learn how to harness the powerful benefits of laughter and humor.















The benefits of laughter
It’s true: laughter is strong medicine. It draws people together in ways that trigger healthy physical and emotional changes in the body. Laughter strengthens your immune system, boosts mood, diminishes pain, and protects you from the damaging effects of stress. Nothing works faster or more dependably to bring your mind and body back into balance than a good laugh. Humor lightens your burdens, inspires hope, connects you to others, and keeps you grounded, focused, and alert. It also helps you release anger and forgive sooner.

Can dogs and cats become infected with the COVID-19?












Can dogs and cats become infected with the COVID-19?

Many forms of coronaviruses exist, including those that infect cats and dogs. These canine- and feline-specific coronaviruses and their respective types (or groups) have no history of infecting people and are not related to the current COVID-19 crisis. While there have been isolated instances of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans) detection in both dogs and cats, at this time the only transmission process that’s been confirmed is from infected humans to cats, not from infected cats to humans. It is unlikely for COVID-19 to adapt itself following instances of infection in animals such as dogs and cats, and then transfer to people.

As stated by the American Veterinarian Medical Association, “infectious disease experts and multiple international and domestic human and animal health organizations (CDC, OIE, WHO) agree there is little to no evidence at this point to indicate that pets can spread COVID-19 to other animals, including people.” ¹ Out of an abundance of caution, if a person becomes infected with COVID-19, they should limit contact with pets.

There will continue to be intense scrutiny and evaluation by coronavirus disease experts of these rare, isolated cases of COVID-19 reported in animals.

Monday, April 20, 2020

General Surgeon for Balad Iraq

General Surgeon for Balad Iraq: general Surgeon needed to support an Air Base in Balad, Iraq. Unique opportunity to work with a multi-cultural staff in an austere environment.
 General Surgeon for Balad Iraq

Registered Dietician for New York

Registered Dietician for New York: Caliburn is currently seeking a Registered Dietician to support COVID19 Relief Efforts in NYC 11368.

Registered Dietician for New York

Thursday, April 16, 2020

K9s For Warriors - Because Together We Stand















The following is an excerpt from a blog on consumeradvocate.org written by Scott Smith.

James Rutland is a 12-year Army veteran who served a tour of duty in Iraq in 2004, followed by two more tours in South Korea. He left the military in 2014, suffering from multiple medical conditions related to his service, including mild traumatic brain injury (TBI), sleep apnea, and hearing loss, to name a few.
Most importantly, he suffered from depression and often thought about suicide. Thinking he could do it alone, Rutland tried healing from the trauma on his own. That wasn’t working. “If you do what you’ve always done, you’ll get what you always got,” says Rutland.
In 2016, Rutland finally rounded the bend of recovery when he was paired with his service dog, Dunkin. “I started focusing on “we instead of “me”, says Rutland.
He has a semi-colon tattoo on his right wrist, a known symbol of taking a pause when thinking about suicide. Unlike a “period” which ends a sentence, the semicolon creates a pause, for the reader, then continues the story. Rutland wears it proudly. “It’s a great conversation starter,” Rutland says.
He goes on to explain that breathing, family, friends, and the program that gave him Dunkin are what keeps him going.
K9s For Warriors is a BBB accredited charity organization located in Ponte Vedra, Florida, that has been pairing rescue dogs with traumatized soldiers since 2011. The dogs are trained to be service dogs, specifically performing tasks to quiet the symptoms of war trauma disabilities in soldiers.
“The skillsets our dogs learn help these warriors with anxiety, isolation, depression, and nightmares,” says Shari Duval, the founder of K9s For Warriors. “So, the warriors can function again in public.”
Specifically, the dogs are trained to deal with symptoms of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), or military sexual trauma (MST), as a result of military service on or after 9/11.-
Duval started the program after watching her son Brett Simon suffer from PTSD after he returned from Iraq. Simon did two tours, developing PTSD during the first one. Watching her son suffer from the debilitating condition motivated Duval to research alternative treatments to the standard talk therapy and medication, neither of which worked for her son.
“On average, soldiers take 14 meds a day to treat PTSD, TBI, or MST,” says Duval. If treatment is not working, she says veterans are prescribed more and more drugs. “I even knew one soldier who was taking 44 meds per day.”
After two years of researching alternative PTSD treatments, Duval came upon a program that paired service dogs to alleviate their PTSD symptoms in veterans.
According to Simon, “Mom was the one that suggested I use a service dog to deal with my PTSD when nothing else worked.” Duval saw her son’s symptoms begin to improve. She then wanted to help other veterans do the same.
Thus, the K9s For Warrior program was born. With her son’s background in training dogs, including 13 years as a canine police officer, Duval convinced Simon to start the nonprofit together.
To date, the program has rescued more than 850 dogs and 440 military service members, with an astounding 99 percent program success rate.

Caliburn Internaional

Caliburn offers a Workforce Health Monitoring Program for COVID-19! For more information about Caliburn’s solutions to reduce workforce exposure risk, email us at ! Covid19 Coronavirus EmployeeHealth OneCaliburn

Monday, April 13, 2020

Mechanic Helper for Tajiguas Landfill, Goleta CA 93177

Mechanic Helper for Tajiguas Landfill, Goleta CA 93177: The Mechanic Helper for Tajiguas Landfill, Goleta, CA 93177, will be responsible for assisting the mechanic in ensuring functionality and reliability of heavy equipment, conveyors, screens, shredders, and facility building.

Mechanic Helper for Tajiguas Landfill, Goleta CA 93177

Saturday, April 11, 2020

Embalmer - Mortuary Affairs Technician for Yemen/Djibouti

Embalmer - Mortuary Affairs Technician for Yemen/Djibouti: Under the direct supervision of the Mortuary Affairs Lead Technician, performs routine mortuary work encompassing the retrieval, receipt and administrative disposition of deceased persons. Will be Deployed to Yemen/Djibouti. From a United Nations Member.
 Embalmer - Mortuary Affairs Technician for Yemen/Djibouti

Friday, April 10, 2020

Embalmer - Mortuary Affairs Technician for Yemen/Djibouti

Embalmer - Mortuary Affairs Technician for Yemen/Djibouti: Under the direct supervision of the Mortuary Affairs Lead Technician, performs routine mortuary work encompassing the retrieval, receipt and administrative disposition of deceased persons. Will be Deployed to Yemen/Djibouti. From a United Nations Member.

Embalmer - Mortuary Affairs Technician for Yemen/Djibouti

Military Contractor Interview Tips

Military Contractor Interview Tips

https://military-civilian.com/for-veterans/interviewing-tips/

When it comes to interviewing, it’s true that practice can make perfect. But with the recent addition of web-based video platforms such as Zoom, job seekers are now finding themselves on the other side of a computer screen instead of a table – many for the first time. Whether you are a recent graduate or seasoned professional, here are five ways you can prepare for a successful online interview

online interview

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Mortuary Affairs Lead Technician & Technician for New York

Mortuary Affairs Lead Technician & Technician for New York: Under the direct supervision of the Mortuary Affairs Technician, performs routine mortuary work encompassing the retrieval, receipt and administrative disposition of deceased persons. New York 10041.

COVID-19 Rapid Response Medical Jobs for New York

Current Resources for Veterans










San Bernardino County Veterans Affairs is assisting veterans and family members by phone for veteran benefits.
Our hours of operation are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday.
We can be contacted by using any of the phone numbers below:

Hesperia area - 760-995-8010
Rancho Cucamonga area - 909-948-6470
San Bernardino area - 909-382-3290
Toll free - 866-472-8387

COVID-19 Rapid Response Medical Jobs for New York

COVID-19 Rapid Response Medical Jobs for New York: COVID-19 Rapid Response Medical & Admin Jobs for New York 11234. Will be Deployed to State of New York - Travel and Lodging is Provided

COVID-19 Rapid Response Medical Jobs for New York

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Friday, April 3, 2020

5 Ways to Nail a Zoom (Online) Interview




5 Ways to Nail a Zoom (Online) Interview
When it comes to interviewing, it’s true that practice can make perfect. But with the recent addition of web-based video platforms such as Zoom, job seekers are now finding themselves on the other side of a computer screen instead of a table – many for the first time. Whether you are a recent graduate or seasoned professional, here are five ways you can prepare for a successful online interview.
  1. Don’t let a bad connection create a bad first impression. Nothing ruins a good first impression like a frozen image, especially if you’re caught in an unflattering pose. Make sure to power up and check your internet connection at least ten minutes before your scheduled interview. If the connection is slow, keep your cell phone or landline nearby so that you can call in if needed. It also can’t hurt to position the camera or computer so that you look and feel your best.
  2. Dress to impress – at least from the top up. Your style says a lot about you, even if it’s just your top half. Aim for a creative professional look from the waist up that will capture your interviewers’ attention without making them dizzy. Try bold colors or smaller prints, and avoid stripes if possible. Accessories are a great way to showcase your personality, but be careful – noisy earrings and bracelets can distract your audience.
  3. Gesticulation is not articulation. Controlling hand movements during an in-person interview is important, but on screen it’s absolutely necessary. Depending on the internet connection, your hand or head movements can appear blurry or choppy to the interviewer(s), taking the attention away from what you’re saying – and the great experience you have to offer.
  4. Location. Location. Location. The three rules of real estate apply to interviewing on Zoom or any web video platform. Try to find a quiet space with a clutter-free backdrop. For example, if you’re interviewing in your room or office, take a look behind you and make sure the interviewer’s view is free of clutter and other distracting items.
  5. Smile! Interviews, whether on-line or in person, can be nerve wracking for everyone involved. Put yourself and your interviewers at ease by smiling from the very first moment that you’re connected. Though it may be harder to build a personal connection over the web, this simple yet effective non-verbal communication tool is enough to get the conversation off to a great start.
With these things in mind, you’ll be able to focus on demonstrating how great you are for the job – and how awesome you are with technology!