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City of Corvallis Police Department

The mission of the Corvallis Police Department is to enhance community livability by working in partnership with the community to promote public safety and crime prevention through education and enforcement; to maintain public order while preserving the legal rights of all individuals; to provide effective, efficient and courteous service; and to reduce the impact of crime.

Community Service Officers provide support and assist sworn and non-sworn staff in a variety of non-emergency situations that do not require police officer authority. Responsible for providing a range of duties to enhance the community livability of the City of Corvallis including animal control, minor investigations, and providing community education. Perform other related duties that are not traditionally the work of sworn officers.

All Community Service Officers perform the following essential duties in support of sworn and non-sworn employees. Time devoted to each of these functions may vary according to assignment, shift, or departmental needs. Special assignments are defined by the Chief of Police and consist of work of a specialized nature performed on a full-time basis for an extended period of time. These assignments are responsible for performing the essential duties of Community Service Officer, but with special emphasis on certain functions during their special assignment, and they may also require additional skills or training. Special assignments currently consist of Park Ranger.

January 2, 2026

Recruitment Opens

January 26th, 2026 @
5pm

Application Deadline for First Review

Application Screening

Panel Interviews

Chief's Interviews and Testing

Background/Medical/Drug Screen/Psychological

Anticipated Appointment of April 16th 2026

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Use community policing techniques such as community education, problem-solving, presence in assigned areas using a motor vehicle, bicycle, or while on foot.
• Provide community service in the areas of community conflict resolution and referral to other departments or agencies and in support of sworn employees.
• Respond to community member requests for information within area of assignment. Provide crime prevention evaluation and education to the community.
• Coordinate, plan and participate in special events.Represent the Police Department at community information sharing meetings and events. Perform public relations duties to inform and educate the community. Give presentations for large and small groups and special populations.
• Respond to and investigate reports of no-suspect, minor, non-emergency calls for service that do not require police officer authority.
• Assist sworn employees with investigations by processing crime scenes, including gathering and processing evidence and canvassing neighborhoods.
• Document actions in reports as required. Coordinate prosecution with attorneys. Present coherent and persuasive testimony on behalf of the City at trial.
• Assist in administrative duties, such as completing forms, gathering and transporting materials, data entry or other similar support activities.
• Assist sworn staff with traffic control, exchange of information, completion of forms and processing scenes at traffic crashes.
• Respond to traffic hazards and disabled vehicles to alleviate the situation or request sworn officers as necessary.
• Respond with physical force for self-defense or defense of other persons as allowed by law.
• Apprehend, remove, and transport stray, injured, and nuisance domestic and wild animals. Provide basic animal first aid as required. Perform euthanasia of animals as necessary, consistent with law, policy, and good animal husbandry.
• Conduct dangerous animal, cruelty to animal and animal bite investigations. May seize and impound animals. Provide recommendation to the court if animals should be designated as dangerous.
• Patrol community for violations of animal control laws and potential problems. Issue citations for animal code offenses.
• May be assigned to train CSO recruits, including instruction and application of laws, department rules and policies, proper use and maintenance of equipment, and proper safety techniques.Evaluate and report progress of CSO recruits.
• Operate and drive a motor vehicle safely and legally.

It is the responsibility of all City of Corvallis employees to:

• Act ethically and honestly; apply ethical standards of behavior to daily work activities and interactions. Build confidence in the City through own actions.
• Conform to all safety rules and performs work in a safe manner.
• Adhere to all City and Department policies.
• Deliver excellent customer service to diverse audiences.
• Maintain effective work relationships.
• Arrive to work, meetings, and other work-related functions on time and maintains regular job attendance.
• Participate in the Emergency Management program including planning, classes, training sessions, exercises and emergency events as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifying Education / Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent. Two years training and/or experience in working effectively with the public.

• Two years post-secondary education.

• Possession of and the ability to maintain a valid Oregon Driver's License.
• Ability to possess and maintain First Aid and CPR Certifications

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge of: business English, spelling, punctuation, grammar, and basic math skills required; and understanding of operational rules and general instructions.

Ability to: testify in a court of law; communicate effectively, orally and in writing, and give presentations to a variety of audiences; respond to work situations in the field and rapidly evolving situations with minimal supervision; interpret statutes, municipal codes, and legal issues relative to work performed; respond to problems and complaints creatively; control small and large animals; safely operate firearms for the purpose of animal euthanasia; get along well with coworkers and the public and maintain effective work relationships; diffuse and resolve conflicts with emotionally-charged individuals in stressful situations; provide excellent customer service and use community policing skills to identify and solve problems; prioritize multiple duties and work with interruptions; maintain Oregon State Police Criminal Justice Information Systems clearance; maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion and judgment in dealing with sensitive or confidential information; use a personal computer and various software programs, office equipment, motor vehicle, telephone, electronic devices, firearms and defensive tools.

In Addition: the employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the individual or others in the workplace; have demonstrable commitment to sustainability; and have demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion.

Qualified applicants must submit an online application located on the City of Corvallis website(click on "Apply" above).

Position is open until filled.

Applications must be received by 5:00 PM on Monday January 26, 2026. Previous applicants may reapply.

Applicants are encouraged to include a cover letter and resume with the online application; however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed online application. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted/considered.

Our ideal candidate

You are a culturally competent and empathetic professional with creative problem-solving skills who cares deeply about the students and families receiving your services. You are a team player, skilled in your area of expertise, and you use your knowledge and skills to accomplish collective goals.

General description

Under general direction, provide culturally competent individual, group, and family therapy in order to: help children and students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally; strengthen families and connect them with the resources they need; and create a safe, healthy, and supportive learning environment, in collaboration with educators and other professionals.

• Provide individual, group and family services - including therapy, treatment coordination, and case management - to children, students, and families served by a variety of SBCEO programs, including students with a history of disciplinary and/or behavioral issues in traditional school environments and students in the juvenile justice center.
• Make recommendations to school or program staff and families for behavioral health services and placements, as well as referrals to families for accessing and utilizing school and community resources, as appropriate.
• Provide consultative support and professional expertise to instructional or program staff, service providers, administrators, and families regarding behavioral health, behavioral issues, and substance abuse.
• Provide crisis support to students and their families, helping students regain academic, social, and emotional success and promoting family stability to enable the student to function more effectively in school and community; provide post-crisis intervention case management, including helping families link to intensive, wrap-around behavioral health services.
• Participate in the intervention/coordination of services team with other behavioral health professionals serving community school students.
• Review and approve services provided by other staff for purposes of billing MediCal and other payers.
• Attend and participate in various in-services, committees, and workshops; develop, implement and conduct in-service training sessions for families and staff.
• Maintain treatment and case management records, observing all relevant legal regulations related to patient and student confidentiality.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

A typical way to qualify for this classification would be:

Education: Possession of a qualifying master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education.

Experience: Three years of post-licensure experience providing therapy to at-promise (at-risk) youth or families, preferably in a school environment.

Knowledge of:

• Legal and ethical standards with regard to providing school-based behavioral health services;
• Psychological diagnostic methods and terminology;
• Cultural and social factors affecting behavior patterns;
• Wellness, recovery and resiliency-oriented strategies and supports;
• Dual recovery/co-occurring disorder treatment, screening and assessment tools;
• Community needs, resources, and organizations related to behavioral health care;
• Clinical standards of practice;
• Treatment modalities and assessment;
• Behavior management practices;
• Evidence-based therapy practices;
• Trauma-informed practices;
• Cognitive Behavior Therapy and other group and individual counseling techniques;
• Non-violent crisis intervention techniques, including verbal de-escalation and physical interventions;
• Challenges facing populations served, such as poverty, behavioral health issues, homelessness, academic failure, disciplinary action, and justice system involvement;
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary;
• Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures;
• Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment;
• Telephone and email etiquette;
• Standard office productivity software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and videoconferencing;
• Record-keeping practices related to patients and students.

Skill in:

• Cultural competency with populations served.

Ability to:

• Learn organization, operations, policies and objectives of the County Education Office and assigned program;
• Develop and maintain trust and cooperation with students and families;
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others;
• Prepare reports and correspondence that may be sensitive and have legal implications;
• Plan and organize work to meet deadlines;
• Work independently and as part of a team;
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action;
• Effectively utilize the least restrictive or intensive interventions with students;
• Prepare and maintain required records, reports and files related to assigned activities;
• Billing requirements for behavioral health services;
• Stay informed of effective interventions, innovations, and practices related to educationally related mental health services;
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Operate a computer and other office equipment and related software programs;
• Maintain confidentiality of information related to patients and students.

Ability to speak, read, and write Spanish fluently may be required for some positions in this classification.

Licenses and certificates

• Possession of a valid license as a Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Professional Clinical Counselor issued by the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners.
• Ability to obtain ordering, referring, and prescribing privileges from Medi-Cal.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License, reliable transportation, and insurance coverage as required by law may be required for some positions in this classification.
• Valid CPR and First Aid certifications may be required for some positions in this classification.

Working conditions

Positions in this classification are considered generally sedentary. Most work is performed while sitting at a desk and usually involves extensive use of computers, telephones, and other office equipment. Strenuous physical activity - such as lifting and carrying heavy objects, crawling, or stooping - is not generally associated with these positions. These positions are not typically exposed to significant safety hazards.

Local travel by car to a variety of locations countywide, in order to attend meetings and provide service to students and families, is required.

Classified salary ranges have 26 steps (A-Z). Initial salary placement for new hires is between steps A and J, based on qualifications.

Click here for anOverview of Our Application & Selection Process.

RECRUITMENT INFORMATION:

* All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process for the position.

* The examination process may include one or more of the following: written, oral, and performance examination.

* Candidates must pass all parts of the examination process to be placed on the eligibility list. Final score will determine the candidate's rank on the eligibility list.

* A candidate in the top three ranks (including tie scores) on the eligibility list may be considered for hire; when there are multiple vacancies in the same job classification, additional ranks will be considered.

* This recruitment is Dual Certification, meaning itis open to all applicants, including current SBCEO employees and those from the general public. Dual certification results in one integrated eligibility list based on rank.

*Eligibility lists are generally valid for six months; promotional eligibility lists are valid for one year. Lists may be exhausted prior to the original expiration date, or they may be extended with the approval of the Personnel Commission.

*If you require an accommodation for any step of the application and selection process, please notify Human Resources by the application deadline date (or as soon as possible for an open continuous recruitment).

* Veterans' Preference Points: This recruitment is eligible for veterans' preference points for qualifying veterans.

Non-Discrimination Policy Statement

For purposes of this policy, employees include job applicants, interns, volunteers, and persons who contracted with SBCEO to provide services, as applicable.

No SBCEO employee shall be discriminated against or harassed by any coworker, supervisor, manager, or other person with whom the employee comes in contact in the course of employment, on the basis of the employee's actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, religious creed, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

SBCEO prohibits discrimination against employees on the basis of reproductive health decision making, defined as a person's decision to use or access a particular drug, device, product, or medical service for reproductive health.

SBCEO does not discriminate against employees on the basis of immigration status, unless there is clear and convincing evidence that SBCEO is required to do so in order to comply with federal immigration law.

Internship Overview: 

This internship will focus on media production, primarily photography, video and post production. The company has it's own in-house Media production unit for marketing on social media, email, print, and broadcast channels.

The Melinda Maria Internship Program gives college students a rare and valuable immersion opportunity into the inner workings of our fast-paced, growing, vertically integrated, celebrity fashion jewelry brand. We understand the commitment from our interns and promise to deliver a valuable educational experience that fits their career goals. 

Responsibilities: 

• Work with our Content team to come up with and put creative plans into action 
• Work in our Photo Studio with in-house Photographers, videographers and Creative directors
• Identify and present relevant trends, and other opportunities in marketing that can increase our reach and empower our brand 
• Research, analyze and present best-in-class marketing trends and methods, with a focus on our opportunity to improve and grow our existing social communities. 
• Work on influencer relations and communications  
• Work with our Influencer team to keep our influencer database and workflow updated 
• Research the competitive social media landscape and find ways to innovate our approach 
• Assist event planning and operations  
• Research new and emerging social platforms 
• Research tomorrow’s next big thing- influencers, celebrities, etc. for product seeding 
• Support PR team with gifting help 
• Creative idea support for media + VIP/celebrity activations to drive brand growth 
• Attend meetings with Marketing team to discuss and create existing and new initiatives 
• Support the content team with email marketing research and creation 
• Ideate contests and giveaways to increase social traffic and incentivize sales. 
• Assist with the creation of written content, including all copy and marketing materials 
• Assist with the creation of content for the Graphic Design team to support marketing activations and materials. 
• Proof outgoing content for grammar, spelling, and punctuation. 

Qualifications: 

• Applicants must be current college students able to earn school credit for the internship.  
• Areas of study should communications or marketing.  
• We are looking for applicants with experience in Adobe Creative Suite (photoshop and Premiere, as well as Microsoft Office. 
• Student must be available for internship in-house (Hollywood area of Los Angeles) for whatever student’s school requires – usually 2 full days a week, ideally, for the semester (at least 3 months.) 
• Applicants are expected to demonstrate strong leadership among peers and across the organization 
• Applicants will have a high level of accountability, reliability and initiative 
• Applicants must have exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail 
• Applicants must have excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Applicants must have a growth mindset: desire to learn, grow and embrace new ideas 

What interns will learn: 

• Participation opportunities in various staff meetings, including operations, design, marketing, events and outreach. 
• Job training to learn new skills various departments that keep an organization thriving. 
• Real world, on-the-job experience working in multiple departments and roles in a fast growing, vertically integrated business that cares a lot about its’ product, people and customers. 
• The tools of the trade controlling project planning and supply chain. 

Interns will be expected to be in office at least twice a week, ideally full days, for the length of the semester. Interns will rotate departments and be responsible for a custom tailored project of their own they will present to the board at the end of the internship.

About Melinda Maria: ( )  

An artist, entrepreneur and mother of 3, Melinda embodies the beauty, confidence, and fun of the brand. Her mission is to make you happy and empower you to be fearless everyday as you go after what you love. Our designs are inspired by Melinda’s incredible passion for fashion and the women she meets every day in her amazing community of boss babes, chic moms, and high-fashionistas. Melinda Maria has built a passionate circle of incredible women from all walks of life connected through their love of fashion and their passion be a part of a positive, stylish, and empowered community. Melinda Maria’s celebrity following is insane! Her pieces are treasured by the world’s biggest fashion icons, stylists, and A-listers on and off the red carpet every day. Coveted by the Kardashians, J. Lo, Taylor Swift, Michelle Obama, Selena Gomez, Julia Roberts, and Amal Clooney to name drop just a few, her jewels also shine in the biggest movies, TV shows, fashion magazines in the world, prompting E! to give Melinda the title of “Hollywood’s Bling Queen!  

"Ever since I was a little girl, jewelry has always made me happy. For 20years, the mission of Melinda Maria has been to design jewelry that makes you happy and feel like the beautiful, glamorous badass" -Melinda 

Position Overview

Francison Consulting is looking for a highly motivated Document Control I to join our team in supporting the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works. This role will be responsible for managing and maintaining project documentation, supporting project managers with administrative and reporting functions, and ensuring accurate tracking of construction related records. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment and is excited about contributing to impactful public infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with preparation of change orders, notices to proceed, RFQs, Board letters, and general correspondence
• Support processing of payment requests, change orders, submittals, and Requests for Information RFIs
• Maintain project logs and documentation for payments, change orders, RFIs, and submittals
• Establish and maintain project document filing systems in accordance with County procedures
• Prepare reports, meeting minutes, and status updates using County standard forms and processes
• Manage and track project documentation within the project management system
• Maintain electronic filing systems and document control logs for accurate project tracking
• Utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, and digital platforms such as SharePoint or OneDrive for documentation and reporting
• Additional duties as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of document control experience in the construction field
• Must be proficient in using Microsoft Office software
• Must be detail oriented with effective organization and coordination skills
• Must have ability to interface and communicate effectively with others and have a positive attitude
• Experience with public agencies
• Experience in preparing and reviewing written correspondences for formatting, punctuation, grammar
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to handle changing and increasing workload
• Proficient in Excel use and spreadsheets is a must

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge or use of Expedition or CM13
• Experience with OneDrive or other digital collaboration platforms
• Knowledge or use of other Project Control Software

Why Join Francison Consulting

• Competitive salary
• Great benefits package
• Opportunity to support large scale public infrastructure projects with the County of Los Angeles
• Work alongside experienced professionals in project management, construction support, and engineering services
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to grow your skills while contributing to meaningful community impacting projects

Do you love sports, fitness, fashion or the outdoors? SCHEELS can turn your passion into a rewarding career through our extensive business and product training. SCHEELS is a leader in the sporting goods industry - driven to create the best experience in the USA for our customers. SCHEELS boasts the largest selection of sports brands in Americaoffering world-class brands, special attractions, and unmatched customer service.

SCHEELS empowers our associates to become experts in exceeding the needs and expectations of our customers. SCHEELS associates talk-the-talk, and walk-the-walk, with the best product and expert training in the sporting goods industry. Mentorship and professional development training are a focus throughout your entire career.

Responsibilities:

• Meet or exceed personal sales goals while giving Scheels customers a great experience
• Be knowledgeable to answer questions concerning location, price and use of merchandise
• Follow instructions for specific requests from customers, while maintaining safety requirements
• Analyze reports and make decisions about purchasing of inventory, arrangement of merchandise, and sales trends to meet or exceed Scheels standards
• Stock shelves, tables, and counters with merchandise while merchandising to Scheels standards. Set up advertising, signs, and merchandise to promote sales
• Communicate professionally with vendors and/or outside sales representatives
• Train associates on the proper use and basic knowledge of merchandise
• Prepare for and facilitate required product knowledge and sales meetings as directed
• Attend weekly required sales and product knowledge training meetings
• Be professional in appearance and attitude, contribute to a positive team atmosphere and treat others with respect and consideration while following Scheels' policies and procedures
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to perform basic math; perform operations using units of currency, measurements and understanding percentages
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one or small groups to customers, clients and other employees
• Ability to work assigned schedule; may include varied hours, evenings, weekends and holidays
• Promote the Scheels Visa Rewards card and be able to clearly explain all benefits

Requirements:

• Customer Service: Genuinely and consistently treat co-workers, customers and business partners like they are the most important person including eye contact, a smile and a genuine \"Thank you\"
• Culture: Approach daily tasks, projects and follow-up communication with energy and sense of urgency
• Culture: Cultivate a deep desire to become a knowledge expert in their role with the ability to apply their knowledge and experience with great impact. OR Ability to engage others while demonstrating knowledge and capacity
• Culture: Show respect and appreciation for others and Scheels
• Culture: Arrive to work and meetings 10 minutes early
• Team Mentality: Genuine interest and action in helping others before yourself, regardless of recognition or reward
• Teach-ability: Consistent eagerness to listen, learn, apply knowledge and accept critical feedback
• Teach-ability: Ability to adapt to a changing work environment
• Teach-ability: Ability to apply concepts of basic math, grammar, punctuation and spelling
• Dress Code: Meets Scheels dress and grooming expectations in support of professional, clean and welcoming environment for customers, co-workers and business partners
• Efficiency: Demonstrate pride and ownership of their work while meeting expected deadlines

Education & Experience: The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, or general education degree (GED), 1-3 months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements/Lifting Requirements: Must be able to sit, stand, bend at the waist, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push/pull, lift, talk, and hear with or without reasonable accommodation. Heavy work Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Scheels cares about the health and safety of our Associates. Associates are expected to follow all safety procedures and perform their job duties in a fashion that minimizes the risk of injury.

Benefits: Scheels offers a complete benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Bereavement Leave
• Maternity & Parental Leave
• Associate Discount
• 401(k)/Roth 401(k)
• Uniforms
• Volunteer Incentive

Compensation for this position is a combination of hourly plus commission starting at $48,000-$50,000 a year. Must be flexible to work assigned schedule between 8:00am-9:00pm Monday through Saturday and 10:00am-6:00pm Sunday. Schedule may include varied hours, evenings, weekends, holidays. Average hours per week is 42 hours. Typical schedule includes a set day off during the week, 2 set nights to close during the week and every other weekend rotation.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Scheels is an equal employment opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Scheels will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals when appropriate.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Exemption Status: Hourly Non-Exempt

Remote Options/Office Hours: Hybrid or Fully In-Office

Classification: Paralegal

Summary: The Senior Trusts & Estates Paralegal must have at least five (5) years of recent experience in Trusts & Estates including complex and high net worth estate planning, trust administration and probate. Tax background and understanding is preferable, ideally with knowledge and preparation of Form 706 and Form 709. Litigation experience is also helpful. The Trusts & Estates Paralegal must be able to work independently and, on a team, manage their cases, and be relied on for follow-up and accountability. The Senior Trusts & Estates Paralegal is expected to prepare legal documents, filings, and/or general correspondence with accuracy and adhere to the JKZ formatting guidelines. This position requires that the Senior Trusts & Estates Paralegal be extremely detail-oriented, organized, critical about accuracy, spelling and grammar and possess the ability to prioritize and follow up. This is a very fast-paced environment, and the Senior Trusts & Estates Paralegal must be able to multitask and manage a voluminous caseload. This role requires a self-starter who is willing and open to learning new skills as well as taking initiative and being proactive.

In addition to the above, the Senior Trusts & Estates Paralegal may be responsible for delegating assignments, mentoring, training, etc. of any legal support personnel in their practice area.

Direct Reports: N/A

Essential Duties and Responsibilities, Including but Not Limited To:

• Performing legal research
• Preparing trust accountings
• Preliminary drafting of trusts and memos
• Drafting documents
• Calendaring appointments and deadlines
• Managing and organizing client files as well as keeping client database and document management systems up to date
• Prepare Forms 706 and 709
• Maintaining a billable hour requirement

Requirements:

Education and Experience

• At least 5 years' experience working as a Trusts & Estates Paralegal
• Must have paralegal certificate or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Bilingual preferred;
• Proficient in the MS Office Suite with an emphasis on Word, Excel and Outlook;
• Solid command of English including excellent spelling, grammar, punctuation, form and style;
• Organized and detail oriented; and
• Ability to communicate clearly.

Lerch, Early & Brewer, a full-service law firm located in Bethesda, Maryland, is seeking a Collections Paralegal to join our Community Associations Practice Group. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a collaborative, professional environment while supporting a well-established practice.

Qualifications and Experience:

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years of collections experience, preferably in Community Associations law within a law firm setting
• Proven ability to manage a large, deadline-driven caseload with minimal supervision
• Experience handling high-volume collections matters from referral through resolution, including communication with homeowners and property managers
• Familiarity with Maryland collections procedures and applicable debt collection laws and regulations, including liens, judgments, and garnishments
• Experience tracking accounts, payments, and deadlines using a case management system
• Ability to accurately calculate balances, interest, late fees, and attorneys’ fees
• Demonstrated proficiency in preparing legal correspondence and pleadings
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional attention to grammar, tone, punctuation, and spelling
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with attorneys and staff
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred, but not required

In addition, candidates must demonstrate a high level of professionalism, sound judgment, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to delivering outstanding client service.

About Our Community Associations Practice:

To learn more about Lerch, Early & Brewer’s Community Associations practice, please visit:

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Lerch, Early & Brewer offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health and dental insurance
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• 401(k) plan
• Convenient location near the Bethesda Metro

Lerch, Early & Brewer is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We value and encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants should apply directly on LinkedIn with an updated resume and cover letter or submit an updated resume and cover letter to:

Please indicate in your cover letter that you are applying for the Collections Paralegal position and share what interests you about the role and working at Lerch, Early & Brewer. We welcome the opportunity to learn more about what distinguishes you as a candidate.

Industrial Metal Supply, founded in 1948, is a leading metal distributor with seven locations in California and Arizona. We are seeking a Warehouse Lead to play a significant role in the future growth at our Phoenix location!

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

With Little or No Supervision and Direction:

• Is knowledgeable of materials and material locations.
• Assist in maintaining inventory on consumables.
• Safely locates, identifies, and pulls material indicated on work orders using appropriate material handling equipment, such as forklifts, side loader, and scissor lifts.
• Verifies the size of materials and products with the use of calipers, a micrometer, tape measures, and the established color-coding system.
• Verifies that pulled material meets or exceeds Company quality standards.
• Follow all established Company safety rules.
• Creates and models a culture of “safety first”, trains others, and ensures that all associates who work or enter the warehouse follow Company safety rules.
• Documents all materials pulled using the IMS process.
• Comprehends and utilizes the proper tagging process.
• Understands the use of “Heat” and “Lot” numbers and properly identifying and handling related materials
• Keeps all material of the same grade kept together.
• Is knowledgeable of and institutes proper packaging procedures required for different types of materials.
• Follows through on work orders to ensure that correct material is pulled and processed in conjunction with special instructions.
• Interacts and communicates with customers and fellow associates in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner at all times.
• Maintains a clean warehouse environment by ensuring that proper housekeeping is followed during the shift and effectively coordinated between shifts.
• Follows Company protocols assisting in the investigation and documentation of all safety incidents including workers’ compensation accidents, near-misses, driver accidents and incidents, and accidents involving customers.
• Conducts brief (three minute) safety coaching sessions on an occasional basis at the direction of the Shift Supervisor.
• Processes ORD paperwork to include material certificates (MTR), certificates of compliance (C of Cs) and any other customer requests.
• Train associates in all aspects of warehouse operations.
• Identifies and properly handles brokered items, customer dedicated materials, and buy-outs.
• Reads and follows through on work orders to ensure that correct material is properly loaded on Company vehicles.
• Assist other departments as needed.
• Assists other associates with stocking materials.
• Fills in for shift supervisors on a temporary basis when needed.
• Updates the location of materials in IMS System when materials are moved.
• Efficiently handles sheet material and safely operates cutting equipment.
• Inspects product to meet s quality requirements and customer requests.
• Disseminates critical information regarding safety concerns, associate issues, customer service, and equipment matters to management and team members in a timely manner.
• Conducts and documents monthly safety inspections.
• Understands equipment limits, coordinating all production needs to maximize the use of saws.
• Assists supervisor with respect to equipment usage and needs.
• Inspects incoming material to verify it meets Company standards.
• Processes material returns and receives all inbound material from third party delivery services, such as UPS, FedEx, and Freightliner.
• Coordinator of production, housekeeping, special projects and stocking to assist shift supervisor
• Ensures that daily checklists maintained on processing equipment, forklifts, side loaders, order pickers and trucks are properly completed and submitted in a timely manner.
• Carries out the policies outlined in the associate handbook for all warehouse associates on all shifts.
• Accountable for significant safety activities, including maintain a safe work environment for associates, customers and guests, ensuring that new associates are trained on the job hazards and safety rules prior to assignment of work, providing continuous training on proper lifting techniques, and enforcing all safety program rules, regulations, and practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS

• Practically applying proficient math skills, proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Proficiency in operating modern desktop computers, related software, and related modern office equipment.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite computer software.
• Proficiency in utilizing IMS business systems.
• Excellent verbal, non-verbal, and written skills.
• Driving Company vehicles courteously, in compliance with all vehicle laws and regulation, and above all, with safety always in mind.
• Operating applicable vehicles and loading machinery to include forklifts, side loaders, scissor lifts, cherry pickers, and overhead cranes.
• Properly operates basic measuring tools, including calipers, a micrometer, and tape measures, converting metric and English measurements when required.
• Safely operating power equipment to include a variety of saws and shears.

IMS offers valuable employee benefits including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k matched by the employer up to 3%
• Vacation time (grows with your years at IMS)
• Paid Sick time
• Training and Advancement Opportunities
• Education Reimbursement
• Competitive Pay with Unlimited Growth Potential
• Regular Set Schedules

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• Regular attendance at assigned location; may include the A/Z fabrication facility or other project sites;
• Works on systems that include Heating Hot Water, Chilled Water, Steam, Condensate, Compressed Air, Process Fluids, Chemical, Fuel Oil, Gasses, and other related systems;
• Works with materials that include carbon steel, stainless steel, plastics, fiberglass, copper, (brazed, soft soldered and pro-press);
• Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.
• Remove rough spots from work pieces, using portable grinders, hand files, or scrapers.
• Chip or grind off excess weld, slag, or spatter, using hand scrapers or power chippers, portable grinders, or arc-cutting equipment.
• Weld pipe and components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions using open root butt weld, socket weld and/or fillet weld.
• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments, using processes such as gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding, and submerged arc welding.
• Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
• Ignite torches or start power supplies and strike arcs by touching electrodes to metals being welded, completing electrical circuits.
• Examine work pieces for defects and measures work pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Prepare all material surfaces to be welded, ensuring that there is no loose or thick scale, slag, rust, moisture, grease, or other foreignmatter.
• Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
• Select and install torches, torch tips, filler rods, and flux, according to welding chart specifications or types and thicknesses of metals.
• Fill holes, and increase the size of metal parts.
• Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors.
• Determine required equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.
• Connect and turn regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure so that desired flames are obtained.
• Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers.
• Repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts, using cutting torches, straightening presses, and hand tools.
• Clean or degrease parts, using wire brushes, portable grinders, or chemical baths.
• Mark or tag material with proper job number, piece marks, and other identifying marks as required.
• Position and secure work pieces, using hoists, cranes, wire, and banding machines or hand tools.
• Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, work orders, and material safety data sheets to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations.
• Dismantle metal assemblies or cut scrap metal, using thermal-cutting equipment such as flame-cutting torches or plasma-arc equipment.
• Preheat work pieces prior to welding or bending, using torches or heating furnaces.
• Hammer out bulges or bends in metal work pieces.
• Develop templates and models for welding projects, using mathematical calculations based on blueprint information.
• Check grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using micrometers, calipers, and precision measuring instruments.
• Cut, contour, and bevel metal plates and structural shapes to dimensions as specified by blueprints, layouts, work orders, and templates, using powered saws, hand shears, or chipping knives.
• Estimate consumable materials needed for production and manufacturing and maintain required stocks of materials.
• Set up and use ladders and scaffolding as necessary to complete work.
• Use fire suppression methods in industrial emergencies.
• Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors;
• Direct helpers or apprentices in appropriate tasks;
• Must maintain strict adherence to safety rules and quality;
• Participate in site housekeeping;
• Interact with co-workers in an attentive courteous manner;
• Additional duties as directed by management.
  

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team;
• Experience: 5 years of Field Experience, trade school or apprenticeship;
• Knowledge of materials, methods and tools involved in industrial construction;
• Attention to detail;
• Ability to keep hand and arm steady;
• Be highly focused on customer satisfaction expectations;
• Good documentation and record keeping;
• Preparation of miscellaneous paperwork including time sheets, daily reports and material requests;
• Competency in Permit Required Confined Space;
• Understanding of and strict adherence to daily Job Hazard Analysis (JHA);
• Appropriate state certification or license;
• OSHA 10 certification.
  

• Industrial manufacturing facilities Power generating facilities
• Chemical manufacturing Healthcare & Institutional
• Pharmaceutical facilities including GMP - Aseptic and non-Aseptic Areas and Non GMP Areas Commercial and offices spaces