Engineering Village Jobs in Arcadia, CA

Summary

The Construction Project Manager leads cross functional project management efforts to ensure successful delivery of complex construction and operational projects. This role oversees project prioritization, resource planning, budgeting, progress tracking, and ROI measurement.

The Senior Construction Project Manager is responsible for ensuring all assigned projects are properly scoped, designed, and executed with strict control over scope, budget, and schedule. The primary objective is to deliver high quality construction projects on time and within budget, using the most cost effective and efficient methods.

Job Description

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide overall leadership and accountability for the planning, design, execution, and closeout of assigned construction projects, including new facility development, facility expansions, renovations, and capital improvement initiatives. Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within approved budgets, and in alignment with operational and business objectives.
• Manage and coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure designs are constructible, cost‑effective, operationally efficient, and compliant with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage front‑end project development activities, including feasibility analysis, scope definition, conceptual estimates, schedules, risk assessments, and capital approval documentation. Support capital planning efforts by contributing to business cases, ROI evaluations, and project prioritization decisions.
• Oversee permitting, entitlements, and regulatory approvals by coordinating with local, state, and federal Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs). Proactively manage zoning, code compliance, inspections, and approval milestones to mitigate schedule and regulatory risks.
• Develop, manage, and maintain detailed project budgets, cash flow forecasts, and Estimate Final Costs (EFCs). Monitor cost trends, evaluate financial impacts, manage contingencies, and ensure strict adherence to internal financial controls and reporting requirements.
• Create, manage, and control integrated project schedules, including design, permitting, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover activities. Identify critical path items, manage contractor resources, and ensure milestone and completion date compliance.
• Support the preparation, negotiation, and administration of contracts, including scopes of work, unit pricing, bid alternates, procurement strategies, and operational constraints. Manage change orders in accordance with departmental guidelines, ensuring accurate scope, schedule, and budget adjustments.
• Identify, assess, and actively manage project risks across safety, cost, schedule, quality, operational continuity, and regulatory compliance. Develop mitigation strategies and escalate material risks and recommended actions to leadership in a timely manner.
• Maintain consistent and transparent communication with internal leadership, operations teams, clients, and external partners regarding project status, financial performance, risks, schedule impacts, and operational considerations. Prepare executive‑level updates and presentations to support informed decision‑making.
• Lead commissioning, startup, and project closeout activities. Ensure systems perform as designed and coordinate operational readiness, training, warranties, as‑built documentation, and structured turnover to operations with clearly defined acceptance criteria.
• Demonstrate proficiency in construction and project management software and Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Utilize project and contract management systems effectively for documentation, reporting, and daily operational needs.
• Perform additional duties as required to support departmental initiatives, organizational goals, and continuous improvement efforts.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Supply Chain or Engineering
• 7+ years of project and portfolio management experience in an operations and service based organization, preferably in the waste management industry
• Knowledge of project management/construction management and demonstrated ability to manage a portfolio of projects more than $5M annually.
• Knowledge of project accounting, estimating, scheduling, budgeting, document management, contract management and cost forecasting.
• Expert knowledge of Process Improvement techniques and methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to drive and manage change
• Excellent communication skills across all levels. Ability to prepare presentations for department management review that drive related decisions.
• Excellent collaboration and ability to build internal and external relationships
• Able to effectively manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or MS Engineering
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Six Sigma/Lean certification or experience.
• Agile Project Management certifications or experience.
• Experience with Work Day.
• Waste industry experience

Physical/Environmental Demands:

• Exposure to dust, smoke, fumes, odors, & noise occasionally.
• Exposure to grease, oil, chemicals, & wet conditions occasionally.
• Primarily works in office setting, but will be required to travel in the field.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit package Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K, Profit Sharing & Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Recognition programs
• Professional development learning

Athens will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and any other applicable state, federal or local laws. EEO/M/F/disability/veteran

Arena Staffing has partnered with a boutique architecture studio in Los Angeles County to hire a Project Architect to help drive technical delivery across active projects. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys clear documentation, tight consultant coordination, and keeping projects moving through DD → CD → CA with calm, steady execution.

If you're the kind of architect who can run a strong Revit set, coordinate consultants effectively, and bring order to deadlines without creating chaos—this role will feel like a fit.

Why you'll want this role (the sizzle)

Here's the "what's in it for you":

• Real ownership: You'll be a key technical driver, not a background production seat.
• Variety of work: Multiple projects, multiple phases, meaningful built environment impact.
• Hybrid cadence: Collaboration-forward, with 1 remote day per week.
• Strong stability: Established studio with consistent work and a clear need for delivery support.
• Team-oriented environment: You'll work closely with leadership and a small, capable project team.
• Benefits that matter: Healthcare, dental/vision, retirement plan, PTO, holidays, and more.

Role snapshot

Title: Project Architect (Licensed)

Location: Los Angeles County, CA (hybrid; in-office required, 1 remote day/week)

Schedule: Full-time, exempt

Compensation: $120,000–$135,000 base (DOE)

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plan, PTO/holidays (details shared during process)

Your mission

Own the technical flow of projects and protect documentation quality—while keeping coordination clean and deadlines realistic. You'll help translate design intent into buildable, code-compliant sets and support the team through permitting and construction.

A strong first 90 days includes:

• Learning and adopting the studio's Revit + documentation standards quickly
• Establishing a consistent coordination rhythm with consultants
• Tightening QC to reduce rework and late-stage surprises
• Owning plan check responses and corrections efficiently

What you will own

Technical delivery (DD → CD → CA)

• Lead project documentation from design development through construction administration
• Produce coordinated, code-aligned drawing sets with clear constructability

Revit production & standards

• Drive Revit modeling + documentation workflows (production and coordination)
• Maintain organized models, sheets, details, and standards across deliverables

Consultant coordination

• Coordinate engineering/consultant inputs into a cohesive CD set
• Track issues, close loops, and prevent coordination drift

Plan check + corrections

• Respond to plan check comments and manage corrections with urgency and accuracy

Team coordination

• Delegate tasks clearly, support production flow, and keep internal deliverables on track

Construction administration support

• Support CA items such as RFIs/submittals/site documentation and technical issue resolution

Must-have requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture
• Active California architectural license (required)
• 12+ years of professional experience
• Advanced Revit capability (design + production)
• Strong organization/time management across multiple projects and phases
• Plan check correction experience
• Consultant coordination experience (engineering + integrated set delivery)
• Contract familiarity
• Working knowledge of California codes and accessibility as applied to CDs/CA

Nice-to-have requirements

• Mentoring/delegation strengths and clean task direction
• Fee/schedule awareness and delivery discipline
• Calm, collaborative, accountable working style

Interview process

Round 1: On-Site to meet the partners (45-60 minutes)

Round 2: On-site panel interview (45–60 minutes)

Compliance statement

Arena Staffing and our client are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process.

Recruiting Coordinator

Contract: 3-6 months (possibility to extend)

Salary: $55,000 - $65,000

Location: Pasadena, hybrid 1-2x onsite

JOB SUMMARY

A confidential scientific research organization is seeking a Recruiting Coordinator to support hiring operations during a period of increased talent acquisition activity. This temporary role will assist the recruiting function by coordinating interview logistics, supporting candidate engagement, and helping ensure a smooth and organized hiring process for both candidates and internal stakeholders.

The Recruiting Coordinator will play an important role in managing scheduling, maintaining recruitment records, and supporting sourcing and outreach efforts. This position works closely with internal hiring teams and talent acquisition leadership to help keep searches moving forward efficiently while maintaining a positive and professional candidate experience.

This role is well suited for an early-career recruiting professional who enjoys a fast-paced environment and is interested in gaining deeper exposure to recruiting operations and coordination within a technical organization.

SECTION 3: DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate interview scheduling across multiple calendars, ensuring efficient alignment between candidates and hiring teams
• Communicate with candidates throughout the interview process, providing updates, confirmations, and logistical details
• Maintain accurate candidate records and recruitment activity tracking within internal systems
• Draft and distribute interview confirmations, follow-up communications, and other candidate correspondence
• Assist with candidate sourcing through online platforms, professional networks, and internal databases
• Monitor recruitment progress across active searches and ensure documentation is up to date
• Support hiring teams with interview logistics, candidate feedback collection, and coordination of next steps
• Help facilitate the offer process by supporting documentation preparation and communication with candidates
• Provide administrative support to the recruiting function, including maintaining organized recruitment files and records
• Assist with improving scheduling workflows, documentation practices, and internal recruiting processes
• Support general talent acquisition initiatives and special projects as needed

SECTION 4: ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in recruiting coordination, HR administration, or talent acquisition support
• Ability to manage multiple schedules, priorities, and candidate communications simultaneously
• Strong organizational skills with careful attention to detail
• Comfortable working with recruiting platforms, job boards, and candidate tracking tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

SECTION 5: DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supporting hiring efforts for technical, engineering, research, or scientific roles
• Prior experience working within an internal recruiting team or project-based organization
• Ability to work effectively in fast-moving environments where processes may evolve over time

SECTION 6: WORKING CONDITIONS

• Temporary assignment (3–6 months) with potential for extension
• Hybrid schedule based in Pasadena, CA with approximately 1–2 days onsite per week
• Collaborative and team-oriented office environment

SECTION 7: COMPENSATION

• Salary range: $55,000 – $65,000 annually, depending on experience

SECTION 8: PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time
• Regular use of a computer, phone, and video conferencing tools

SECTION 9: DIRECT REPORTS

• None

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work independently while maintaining strong communication with team members
• Demonstrated sound judgment and proactive problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams); familiarity with applicant tracking systems is preferred

Please submit your resume for consideration!

The Quality Manager is responsible for leading and maintaining the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with AS9100, FAA, EASA, NADCAP, and customer-specific aerospace requirements. This role ensures product conformity, regulatory compliance, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction within a precision aerospace manufacturing environment.

The Quality Manager provides strategic leadership across Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Inspection, and Continuous Improvement functions while fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Management System (QMS)

• Maintain and improve the AS9100-compliant Quality Management System.
• Ensure compliance with FAA, EASA, ITAR, NADCAP, and customer-specific requirements.
• Lead internal and external audits (customer, registrar, regulatory).
• Serve as primary point of contact for regulatory agencies and certification bodies.
• Manage document control, change management, and quality records retention.

Product Quality & Compliance

• Oversee inspection, testing, and release of aerospace components and assemblies.
• Ensure First Article Inspections (FAI) per AS9102 requirements.
• Review and approve corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Lead root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, RCCA).
• Ensure nonconforming material control and disposition (MRB participation).

Customer & Supplier Quality

• Interface with customers on quality performance, audits, and corrective actions.
• Manage customer complaints and drive timely resolution.
• Oversee supplier quality performance and approval processes.
• Support supplier audits and quality development initiatives.

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop Quality Engineers, Inspectors, and Technicians.
• Establish departmental KPIs and performance metrics.
• Provide training on quality standards, regulatory requirements, and procedures.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and risk-based thinking initiatives.
• Monitor quality metrics (PPM, scrap, rework, COPQ, on-time delivery impact).
• Lead risk assessments and mitigation strategies (FMEA).
• Support operational excellence and cost reduction initiatives.

Reporting & Metrics

• Present quality performance reports to executive leadership.
• Track and analyze trends in defects, escapes, and audit findings.
• Maintain quality dashboards and compliance metrics.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Experience

• 7–10+ years of quality experience in aerospace manufacturing.
• Minimum 3–5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100 and AS9102 standards.
• Experience with FAA Part 21/145 regulations (as applicable).
• NADCAP experience preferred.
• Experience in machining, fabrication, composites, or precision manufacturing preferred.

Certifications (Preferred)

• ASQ Certified Quality Manager (CQM)
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt
• Lead Auditor certification (AS9100)

Border Patrol Agent (BPA) – in the Federal Security and Public Safety Sector Experienced (GL-9 GS-11)

SAME MISSION, NEW DRIVE!

You love protecting your community and doing your part to keep our nation safe. But maybe you're looking for a change of scenery?

USBP is hiring immediately for full-time, career positions, where your prior law enforcement officer (LEO) experience may qualify you for higher-graded Border Patrol Agent (BPA) opportunities. Continue making a difference with the nation's premier federal agency charged with securing our borders and protecting our country.

Whether you gained this experience as part of a military police unit or as a member of a state or local law enforcement organization, you have an opportunity to work with highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission.

Check out the duties and responsibilities section below, along with the qualifications section to see if you are eligible. Now is the time to make your move, along with excellent base pay, location pay, exceptional benefits, and job stability, USBP is offering up to $60,000 in additional incentives to newly appointed Agents (see details below).

DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE INCENTIVES – SEE SALARY SECTION BELOW

IMPORTANT NOTICE: 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.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring immediately for these full-time, career Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) opportunities.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary for newly appointed law enforcement Border Patrol Agents varies from:

Base Salary: GL-9/GS-11, $63,148 - $120,145 per year
Locality Pay: Varies by duty location.
Overtime Pay: Up to 25%

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 from GL-9 to GS-11 to GS-12. You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without re-applying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in the lower grade level.

All Border Patrol Agents may select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health and insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan that is similar to traditional and ROTH 401(k) offerings.

*Recruitment Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents (as defined in 5 CFR 575.102) will be offered up to a $20,000 incentive. 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. Prioritized locations include Sierra Blanca, TX; Presidio, TX; Sanderson, TX; Comstock, TX; Lordsburg, NM; Freer, TX; Hebbronville, TX; 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: You will be asked to select your preferred location for one of the following mission critical locations:

• Big Bend Sector Stations - *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 - *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 customs laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Preventing and apprehending aliens and smugglers of aliens 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:

GL-9: You qualify for the GL-9 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:

• Performing physical searches of detained individuals, their vehicles, and their immediate surroundings for weapons, contraband, currency, and other evidence.
• Apprehending, physically restraining, or working with law enforcement officials to identify or apprehend violators of state, federal, or immigration laws.
• Proficient in the use of firearms, preparing investigative reports, serving court orders (e.g., warrants, subpoenas, etc.), and gathering evidence for criminal cases prosecuted through the court system.

If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GS-11 grade level.

GS-11: You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, with the authority granted by the state or government to enforce laws, make arrests, and investigate crimes, performing primary duties in an official law enforcement capacity such as:

• Utilizing intelligence information to track illegal operations, criminal activity, threats to our nation, and/or contraband while serving as a state, federal, or military law enforcement official.
• Leading investigations of fraud, contraband, criminal activity, threats to our nation, and/or illegal operations to determine sources and patterns while serving as a state, federal, or military law enforcement official.
• Apprehending violators of state, federal, or immigration laws by utilizing various forms of complex technology that include surveillance, detection, situation awareness systems, and/or communications equipment.

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.

There are no education substitutions for the GL-9 or GS-11 grade-level Border Patrol Agent opportunities.

Other Requirements:

Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.

Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency (including 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 in 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, and 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.

NOTE: As a subscriber to the CBP Talent Network, you'll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with CBP.

Border Patrol Agent (BPA) - Experienced (GL-9 GS-11)

NEW RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION INCENTIVES!

Check out these higher-salaried federal law enforcement opportunities with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Your current or prior law enforcement experience may qualify you for this career opportunity with the nation's premier federal agency charged with securing our borders and protecting our country.

You may qualify for these higher-graded Border Patrol Agent (BPA) employment opportunities if you have current or prior law enforcement experience. This experience could have been gained as part of a military police assignment or as a member of a state or local law enforcement organization. Look at the duties and responsibilities section below to see if you are interested in these federal law enforcement opportunities and review the qualifications section below to see if you are qualified.

>DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE INCENTIVES – SEE SALARY SECTION BELOW

IMPORTANT NOTICE: 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.

The U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) offers those interested in a career in law enforcement an opportunity to work with an elite team of highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission of protecting America.

If you seek an exciting and rewarding job that provides excellent pay and exceptional federal benefits, now is the time to make your move. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring immediately for these full-time, career Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) opportunities.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary for newly appointed law enforcement Border Patrol Agents varies from:

Base Salary: GL-9/GS-11 $63,148 - $120,145 per year

Locality Pay: Varies by duty location.

Overtime Pay: Up to 25%

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 from GL-9 to GS-11 to GS-12. You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without re-applying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in the lower grade level.

All Border Patrol Agents may select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health and insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan that is similar to traditional and ROTH 401(k) offerings.

*Recruitment Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents (as defined in 5 CFR 575.102 ) will be offered up to a $20,000 incentive. 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. Prioritized locations include Sierra Blanca, TX; Presidio, TX; Sanderson, TX; Comstock, TX; Lordsburg, NM; Freer, TX; Hebbronville, TX; 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.

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 customs laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Preventing and apprehending aliens and smugglers of aliens 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:

GL-9: You qualify for the GL-9 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:

• Performing physical searches of detained individuals, their vehicles, and their immediate surroundings for weapons, contraband, currency, and other evidence.
• Apprehending, physically restraining, or working with law enforcement officials to identify or apprehend violators of state, federal, or immigration laws.
• Proficient in the use of firearms, preparing investigative reports, serving court orders (e.g., warrants, subpoenas, etc.), and gathering evidence for criminal cases prosecuted through the court system.

If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GS-11 grade level.

GS-11: You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, with the authority granted by the state or government to enforce laws, make arrests, and investigate crimes, performing primary duties in an official law enforcement capacity such as:

• Utilizing intelligence information to track illegal operations, criminal activity, threats to our nation, and/or contraband while serving as a state, federal, or military law enforcement official.
• Leading investigations of fraud, contraband, criminal activity, threats to our nation, and/or illegal operations to determine sources and patterns while serving as a state, federal, or military law enforcement official.
• Apprehending violators of state, federal, or immigration laws by utilizing various forms of complex technology that include surveillance, detection, situation awareness systems, and/or communications equipment.

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.

There are no education substitutions for the GL-9 or GS-11 grade-level Border Patrol Agent opportunities.

Other Requirements:

Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.

Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency (including 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 in 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, and 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.

NOTE: As a subscriber to the CBP Talent Network, you'll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with CBP.

Our client, a private label manufacturer in the CPG foods space, is seeking a Packaging Engineer to join their growing team. This role will involve leading packaging design and development, supporting sourcing and procurement efforts, and managing packaging testing protocols.

Term: Full Time/Permanent

Location: City of Industry (onsite)

Compensation: $90k - $120k/year

Desired Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in a packaging engineering-focused role
• Experience designing flexible and rigid packaging elements
• Experience with testing protocols (ISTA, ASTM, similar)
• Experience in the food/beverage industry is a big plus
• Degree in Packaging Engineering, or similar