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We have an immediate opportunity for a Proposal Writer/Editor Coordinator in the Placer County Area. This position requires a fun creative writer that will support the marketing department with RFPs. This is an in-office position, Monday - Friday.
Job Responsibilities:
- Ability to lead the development of marketing content for bid proposals, RFPs, and presentations.
- Prepares marketing content for proposals by determining concept, gathering and formatting information, writing drafts, and obtaining approvals.
- Determines proposal concept by identifying and clarifying opportunities and needs, studying requests for proposal (RFPs), and attending strategy meetings.
- Meets proposal deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering writing, review, approval, and transmittal.
- Enters and monitors marketing tracking data.
- Coordinates requirements with contributors and contributes proposal status information to review meetings.
- Gathers proposal information by identifying sources of information, coordinating submissions and collections, and identifying and communicating risks associated with proposals.
- Develops proposal content by assembling information including project nature, objectives/outcomes/deliverables, implementation, methods, timetable, staffing, budget, standards of performance, and evaluation.
- Oversee the writing, quality control, and edits drafts including executive summaries, conclusions, and organization credentials.
- Prepares creative presentations by evaluating text, graphics, and binding and coordinating printing.
- Maintains quality results by using templates; following proposal-writing standards including readability, consistency, and tone; maintaining proposal support database.
- Obtains approvals by reviewing proposals with key providers and Project Managers.
- Improves proposal-writing results by evaluating and re-designing processes.
Qualifications / Skills:
- Adobe InDesign software experience required.
- Must have 2 years + experience in proposal writing in the construction, architect, or engineering field.
- Strong writing and editing skills and exceptional graphic layout design skills.
- Technical documentation and with strategic planning ability.
- Problem solving with strong time management and planning skills.
- Deadline-oriented.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Graphic Design, Marketing, English or Communication desired.
(Proposal, Writing, Construction, Engineering, Architecture, RFPs, Drafts, Writer, RFPs, InDesign, Creative)
Job Responsibilities:
- Assists team with project research and project coordination with governing municipalities / agencies
- Prepare complete civil design – from schematic plan sets to construction documents for permitting of development projects using AutoCAD and Civil 3D, transforming conceptual designs into detailed plans, in accordance with jurisdictional requirements.
- Collaborate with Project Manager I/II, and/or Project Engineer to prepare reports and supporting documents including hydrology reports, feasibility studies, engineers cost estimates, etc.
- Attend meetings, site visits and field inspections independently to coordinate various design aspects of projects with project consultants and/or contractor
- Review co-consultant reports, plans and /or recommendations and effectively implement into project design and documentation
- Participate in project coordination / correspondence with consultants (project architect, geotechnical engineer, structural engineer, arborist, surveyor and/or contractor)
- Ensure deliverables meet project specifications, regulatory standards, and client expectations
Job Requirements, Qualifications, Characteristics:
- B.S. in Civil Engineering
- 3–5 years of experience in civil engineering design
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- E.I.T. certification
- Experience in general civil engineering design topics including utility design, hydraulic/hydrology, storm water quality, geometric layout, geotechnical and structural concepts
- Access to automotive transportation
- Advanced knowledge of current building design codes and applications
- Analytical/Strategic thinking abilities
- High attention to detail
- Occasionally walk job sites and carry or use survey equipment
Job Responsibilities:
- Create model content and leverage that content for contract documents, markups and sketches.
- Create model content from existing contract drawings, iterative markups, and conceptual sketches.
- Create drawings from coordinated models for Contract Documentation for Submission to AHJ’s, Fabrication, and install.
- Create material lists and schedules from project model for purchasing and fabrication.
- Create Total Station layout files from model and/or directly from contract drawings and markups.
- Participate in BIM coordination meetings as needed.
- Resolve clashes while maintaining constructability of the work and minimizing impacts to project budget.
- Review and correct own 2D and 3D work for accuracy and completeness prior to submitting for review or installation.
- Identify and communicate issues that need clarification to the VD modeler II/design managers/VDC managers/self-perform managers
- Collaborate with Design, VDC, manufacturing, and field operations teams to continually improve.
Job Requirements, Qualifications, Characteristics:
- Education in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Drafting, or a related discipline or equivalent field experience or related work experience.
- 2+ years of experience in a BIM (Building Information Modeling) environment (training experience may be considered).
- Proficiency with current versions of Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, and Be.Smart (Revit Plug-in).
- Experience in Metal Stud Framing detailing and modeling preferred.
- Ability to independently troubleshoot minor software issues.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Effective communication skills with team members and key project stakeholders.
- Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, submittals, and codes required to perform work effectively.
Job Responsibilities:
- Evaluating proposals/bid documents to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
- Evaluating contractual requirements, attending pre-bid meetings, and determining scope of work and potential conflicts.
- Preparing take-offs and budgets for labor/material/equipment pricing, performing labor production analysis, and determining general conditions and indirect job cost expenses.
- Assisting and leading the bid effort on behalf of the Owner, providing systems cost analysis, assisting with constructability reviews, and providing input to the project schedule analysis.
- Planning, preparing, executing, and presenting all cost models and milestone estimates throughout the various phases of design.
- Supporting the Estimating Team in the procurement of work and budgeting of projects
- Providing the design team with accurate cost information for Design-Build projects, ensuring that the project is on budget and on schedule.
- Coordinating the entire competitive bid process on projects as assigned.
- Working with the Project Managers in the procurement and buyout phases.
- Maintaining relationships with the local subcontractor community and negotiating with subcontractors/vendors on contracts and purchase agreements.
Job Requirements, Qualifications, Characteristics:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, mathematics, finance or accounting, or related degree field.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to learn quickly and adapt to pressure situations.
- Understanding of basic math skills with general understanding of construction practices.
- Understanding of estimating software, including Microsoft Products, On-Screen Take-Off software, Blue Beam, Bid Software, and knowledge of BIM, Primavera, Assemble, and Autodesk (this can be learned on the job).
- Work well in team environment as well as demonstrating strong work ethics.
- Other preferred skills include creative problem solving, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, as well as a positive, “can-do” attitude.
We are seeking individuals to review and provide feedback on everyday money-management tips. This role focuses on common financial challenges such as managing expenses, reducing spending, and making smarter financial choices.
You will review examples of budgeting methods and evaluate practical ideas people use to stretch their income. The goal is to understand which approaches work best for real households.
The work is flexible and fully online. Applicants should have an interest in budgeting, saving money, or improving financial habits.
No formal finance background is required.
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
But, if you’re looking for a long-term federal law enforcement career, one that makes a difference every day to our country and its citizens, then the U.S.
Border Patrol (USBP) would like you to take the first step to becoming an entry level Border Patrol Agent.
USBP is hiring immediately to fill full-time, entry-level, career positions in federal law enforcement where your prior experience in public safety, security, military police or law enforcement may qualify.
Train and work with an elite team of professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and sense of purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission of protecting America.
Now is the time to make your move because, along with excellent base pay, exceptional benefits, and job stability, USBP is offering up to $60,000 in additional incentives (see details below).
Salary and Benefits Annual base salary for newly appointed BPAs varies per grade, as follows: GL-5/GL-7 $51,632
- $92,219 per year.
Border Patrol Agents are eligible to select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health, dental and other insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional ROTH 401(k) offering.
*Recruitment Incentive
* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents (as defined in 5 CFR 575.102 ) will be eligible for up to $20,000 in incentives.
The first $10,000 will be paid upon successful completion of the Border Patrol Academy, with the remaining $10,000 awarded for accepting a prioritized location such as Sierra Blanca, Presidio, Sanderson, Comstock, Freer or Hebbronville, TX; Lordsburg, NM; or Ajo, AZ.
*Retention Incentive
* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents may also qualify for up to $40,000 in additional incentives distributed over their first four years.
Duty Locations IMPORTANT NOTICED: Duty assignments available at the time of offer may include the Southwest Border, including prioritized locations.
U.S.
Border Patrol determines duty assignments at the time of offer based on operational needs, which may or may not align with candidates’ first-choice preferences.
RELOCATION MAY BE REQUIRED.
Duty location impacts pay rates; locality pay for federal law enforcement is higher in some locations than others.
A fully trained BPA may be eligible for up to an additional 25% of base pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014.
This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression of GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, GS-11, and GS-12.
You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without reapplying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in each grade level.
Duty Locations: You will be asked to select your preferred location for one of the following mission critical locations:> Big Bend Sector Stations
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*Presidio, Van Horn,
*Sanderson, Alpine,
*Sierra Blanca, Marfa Buffalo Sector Stations
- Wellesley Island Del Rio Sector Stations
- Del Rio, Brackettville,
*Comstock, Eagle Pass North, Eagle Pass South, Carrizo Springs, Uvalde El Paso Sector Stations
- Alamogordo, Clint, Deming, El Paso, Fort Hancock, Las Cruces,
*Lordsburg, Santa Teresa, Ysleta El Centro Sector Stations
- El Centro, Indio, Calexico Grand Forks Sector Stations
- Pembina Havre Sector Stations
- Havre, Malta, Plentywood, Scobey, Sweetgrass Houlton Sector Stations
- Calais, Fort Fairfield, Jackman, Rangeley, Van Buren Laredo Sector Stations
- Laredo South, Cotulla,
*Hebbronville, Laredo West,
*Freer, Laredo North, Zapata Rio Grande Valley Sector Stations
- Rio Grande City, Fort Brown, McAllen, Brownsville, Falfurrias, Weslaco, Kingsville, Harlingen San Diego Sector Stations
- Boulevard, Brownfield, Campo, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, Murrieta, San Clemente Spokane Sector Stations
- Colville, Curlew, Metaline Falls, Oroville Swanton Sector Stations
- Beecher Falls, Burke, Champlain, Newport, Richford Tucson Sector Stations
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*Ajo, Tucson, Nogales, Douglas, Brian A Terry, Sonoita, Casa Grande, Three Points Substation, Willcox Yuma Sector Stations
- Blythe, Yuma, Wellton Duties and Responsibilities As a BPA, you will be part of our 60,000 workforce that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation’s economic prosperity.
Being a BPA makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession.
Typical assignments include: Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and custom laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers of noncitizens at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions to include using infrared scopes during night operations Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets such as vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles for the accomplishment of the USBP Mission.
Qualifications You qualify for the GL-5 grade level if you possess one of the following: Experience: One (1) year of general work experience that demonstrates the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations; to learn regulations, methods, and techniques through classroom training and/or on-the-job instruction; and the ability to gather concise information through questioning, observation, and examination of documents and records; OR Education Substitution: A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; OR Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of general work experience AND successfully completed college education.
This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application.
You qualify for the GL-7 grade level if you possess one of the following: Experience: One year of specialized work experience that shows you have the skills necessary to: Make sound judgments and decisions in the use of firearms.
Deal effectively with people in a courteous and tactful manner in connection with law enforcement matters.
Analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions where you will be expected to make arrests after the completion of required training and apply these skills in a law enforcement capacity such as criminal code enforcement, determining violations of laws, correctional or rehabilitation work involving criminal offenders, security, military, etc.
The above experience will be applied in connection with the following: Make arrests and exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms; deal effectively with people in a courteous manner in connection with law enforcement matters; analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions; or develop and maintain contact with a network of informants.
Education Substitution for the GL-7 grade level: A bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, which is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average (i.e., GPA of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0), or (3) honor society membership.
Or will receive a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement.
Or one full year of graduate-level education in a field of study related to law enforcement (e.g., criminal justice, homeland security, justice studies, law enforcement, courts and judicial systems, forensic technology, forensic psychology, or corrections and rehabilitation) from an accredited college or university; OR A Combination of Experience and Education: This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application.
Note: If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GL-9 and or GS-11 grade level.
Please refer to the BPA GL-9
- 11 announcement.
Other Requirements Citizenship: You must be a U.S.
Citizen to apply for this position.
Residency: You must have had primary U.S.
residency (includes protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.
Age Restriction: In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions.
Candidates must be referred for selection to the Border Patrol Agent position before reaching their 40th birthday in accordance with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03.
The age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving or have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement (non-military) position covered by Title 5 U.S.C.
8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C.
8412(d).
Veterans’ Preference: You may also be eligible for an excepted service Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA).
The age restriction does not apply if you are Veterans' Preference eligible.
Formal Training: After you are hired, you will be detailed to the U.S.
Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, New Mexico, for approximately six (6) months of intensive instruction in immigration and nationality laws, law enforcement and USBP-specific operations, driver training, physical techniques, firearms, and other courses.
Border Patrol work requires the ability to speak and read Spanish, as well as English.
Border Patrol Agents will be provided training to become proficient with the Spanish language at the Academy.
How to Apply: Click the Apply button on this site.
You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network registration page.
For Position of Interest, select Border Patrol Agent, then complete the pre-screening questions.
You’ll then receive a link(s) to the BPA Job Opening Announcements (JOAs) on USAJOBS, the federal government’s official employment site, to complete your application.
Be certain to review ALL details of the job opportunity announcement and follow all instructions in the application process, including items (resume, transcripts, etc.) to submit.
You will be evaluated based on your resume, supporting documents, and the BPA Entrance Exam.
If you have questions about the application process, contact a recruiter through the U.S.
Border Patrol page: /s/usbp.
As a subscriber to the CBP Talent Network, you’ll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with CBP.