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Responsibilities
Information Professional Officers (IPOs) oversee the seamless operation of the global Naval network environment. Their responsibilities include:
- Leading the Naval network warfare missions in developing tactics and procedures to realize tactical, strategic and business advantages afloat and ashore
- Driving interoperability with joint, allied and coalition partners
- Building professional excellence through education, training and certification and milestone qualifications
- Optimizing organizational effectiveness through cutting-edge technologies, knowledge management techniques and a culture of innovation
- Helping to develop and deploy information systems, command and control and space systems
- Serving as a key part of the Information Dominance Corps in its mission to gain a deep understanding of the inner workings of adversaries
- Overseeing the work of Information Systems Technicians - Enlisted Sailors (no degree required) who serve as specialists in information technology
Work Environment
Information Professionals serve in challenging roles of increasing scope and responsibility both afloat and ashore. This could include:
- Serving as part of Battle Group staffs on ships at sea
- Working in C4I/Space/Surveillance on shore tours
- Serving on major Navy and joint staffs
- Serving in command of key communication and surveillance facilities around the globe
Training & Advancement
Those pursuing an Information Professional Officer position are required to attend Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Newport, RI.
Upon completion, candidates typically attend a five-week IP Basic Course of instruction in Pensacola, FL, before or during their initial assignment. IPOs must complete specific qualifications as part of their training during Fleet tours and are expected to pursue advanced education opportunities.
Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on performance.
Post-Service Opportunities
Specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields in the civilian sector.
Education Opportunities
Wherever you are in your professional career, the Navy can help ease your financial burdens and advance your career with generous financial assistance and continuing education programs. Beyond professional credentials and certifications, Information Professional Officers can advance their education by:
- Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC)
- Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service colleges
Postgraduate education is important to the success of the Information Professional. Most IPs will complete a master's degree in C4I, space, information systems, computer science or modeling and simulation.
There's also potential to pursue a graduate certificate, DoW certifications, federal executive fellowships and information assurance scholarships and internships.
Qualifications & Requirements
A degree from a four-year college or university is a minimum educational requirement to become a Commissioned Officer. Candidates seeking an Information Professional Officer position must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in a technical field, preferably in one of following fields: Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Operations, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, General Engineering.
All candidates must also be: U.S. citizens, willing to serve worldwide, eligible for a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance and qualified for sea duty.
General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you're currently serving, whether you've served before or whether you've never served before.
Part-Time Opportunities
There are part-time opportunities available as an Information Professional Officer.
Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Information Professional Officers in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes.
For annual training, Information Professional Officers may serve anywhere in the world, whether on a ship at sea or at bases and installations on shore.
Take a moment to learn more about the general roles and responsibilities of Navy Reserve Sailors.
Most of what you do in the Navy Reserve is considered training. The basic Navy Reserve commitment involves training a minimum of one weekend a month (referred to as drilling) and two weeks a year (referred to as Annual Training) - or the equivalent of that.
Information Professional Officers in the Navy Reserve serve in an Officer role. Before receiving the ongoing professional training that comes with this job, initial training requirements must first be met.
For current or former Navy Officers (NAVET): Prior experience satisfies the initial leadership training requirement - so you will not need to go through Officer Training again.
Officers who previously held a commission in another United States Military Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Public Health Service, or United States Coast Guard are exempt from attending ODS or LDO/CWO Academy.
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We need an IT Procurement Manager - Indirect
Rate: $55/hr on W2
Hybrid Onsite
Job Summary
The IT Procurement Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing procurement activities, ensuring low total cost of ownership and high-quality procurement of related goods and services needed to meet the needs of Benjamin Moore. The candidate will report to the Indirect Procurement Sr. Manager and will be responsible for commercial and service criteria and contracts in alignment with corporate policies and procedures, which ensure competitive pricing and overall total cost of ownership, and fully protect the company against missed deliveries, shortages, and outages, poor material quality, and other performance issues that might adversely affect Benjamin Moore. The candidate will work closely with the Contract Manager to execute contracts and agreements.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders and vendors to lead sourcing projects that deliver desired results, mitigate business risk, and drive efficiencies.
- Negotiate with suppliers to execute Supply Agreements that achieve the lowest total system cost and are in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies, are in alignment with business stakeholders)
- Responsible for contractual commitments and supplier assessments, ensuring all purchases are consistent with quality and delivery requirements.
- Develop supplier base and maintain strong supplier relationships.
- Communicate and mitigate market changes; develop and recommend alternative sourcing options.
- Perform data analysis for sourcing projects.
- Analyze, develop, and deliver timely cost information. Maintain sourcing database and metrics for reporting and communicating Procurement activities. Work closely with key stakeholders and the procurement contract manager
- Performs other duties as required
Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in business or marketing
- Master's Degree preferred
- Minimum of 10+ years' experience in the InDirect Procurement field
- Previous people management experience
- Industrial manufacturing and/or Business Management experience preferred
- Experience in the use of ERP systems (SAP, ARIBA and Ironclad preferred)
- C.P.M. and/or CPSM certification
Our client, a leading provider of end-to-end energy efficiency and clean energy solutions for commercial, industrial, and institutional clients, is looking to add a Director of People Operations to their team.
Hybrid in either Westchester County or Brooklyn, NY
*Must be willing to travel to other sites regularly
Summary/Primary Role:
The Director, People Operations is responsible for leading operational, compliance, and employee lifecycle functions across the organization. This role partners closely with the General Counsel and SVP, People, and collaborates with the Talent Manager to ensure the company’s people infrastructure is compliant, scalable, and operationally effective.
The Director oversees employee relations, HR systems, workforce reporting, employment compliance, and execution of the employee lifecycle, supporting both field and corporate employees while maintaining strong documentation, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance. The role ensures consistency, risk mitigation, and operational discipline across all People practices.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
People Operations & Employee Lifecycle
- Manage and continuously improve People operations infrastructure across the employee lifecycle.
- Oversee onboarding, performance management, leave management, and offboarding.
- Ensure consistent application of employment policies and procedures across corporate and field teams.
- Provide guidance on benefits, timekeeping, payroll processes, and HR systems.
- Partner with Finance/Payroll for accurate execution of compensation, PTO, leave administration, terminations, and workforce data management.
- Support workforce lifecycle processes for project ramp-up and demobilization.
- Identify operational inefficiencies and implement process improvements to enhance employee experience.
Employee Relations & Risk Management
- Administer employee relations matters including performance management, corrective action, investigations, and separations.
- Ensure employee relations processes are well-documented and compliant with company policies and applicable law.
- Partner with legal counsel on complex or high-risk employee matters.
- Provide guidance to managers on disciplinary actions and workplace conduct concerns.
- Maintain defensible documentation to mitigate employment-related risk.
HR Systems, Data Governance & Workforce Analytics
- Serve as operational owner of HR systems and ensure data integrity, accuracy, and security.
- Develop and maintain workforce reporting, dashboards, and analytics to support leadership decisions.
- Lead system enhancements, automation initiatives, and workflow improvements.
- Establish data governance standards and conduct periodic audits.
Compliance, Regulatory Governance & Audit Oversight
- Lead employment compliance across federal, state, and local jurisdictions, including multi-state operations.
- Conduct regulatory reporting (EEO-1, unemployment claims, OSHA records) and internal HR compliance audits.
- Support compliance documentation for project-based workforce requirements and monitor regulatory changes.
Field Workforce & Safety Coordination
- Support consistent People practices across corporate and field environments.
- Collaborate with Operations to address workforce challenges at multi-site projects.
- Ensure People processes meet the needs of field supervisors, project managers, and operational teams.
Cross-Functional Leadership & Organizational Collaboration
- Partner with the Talent Manager to coordinate recruiting, onboarding, engagement, and operational HR processes.
- Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Payroll, Safety, and Operations to ensure consistent workforce practices.
- Support organizational growth, restructuring, and workforce transitions.
- Identify and implement operational improvements to strengthen HR governance and scalability.
Qualifications:
- 8+ years of progressive Human Resources or People Operations experience.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Experience supporting operational or field-based employee populations; construction experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of employee relations, performance management, and investigations.
- Expertise in federal, state, and local employment law, particularly New York regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to partner with leadership and mitigate risk.
- High emotional intelligence and professional communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Experience with HRIS and payroll systems; TriNet or similar preferred.
- SHRM-CP, PHR, or equivalent certification preferred.
Supervisory Responsibility:
- Oversees Office Manager for administrative and operational HR-related processes, including safety coordination.
Work Environment & Other Details:
- Hybrid role based in Brooklyn, NY or Armonk, NY.
- Travel to job sites within the Northeast required.
- Standard full-time schedule; additional hours as needed.
- Base salary range: $140,000–$160,000, plus annual performance bonus.
- Comprehensive benefits package included.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The organization does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by law.
Yonkers Contracting Company is seeking a qualified IT Manager with 10 years of relevant experience for managing a small IT team, coordinating with internal stakeholders, overseeing technology vendors, and ensuring the security and reliability and efficiency of the company’s systems.
Responsibilities
- Oversee company networks, systems, and security platforms (Meraki, Microsoft 365, Azure)
- Manage help desk operations to deliver prompt, efficient support to all users
- Work with internal stakeholders to assess technological needs and find ways to enhance efficiency and security
- Lead IT projects such as system upgrades, migrations, and security improvements
- Implement and enforce IT security tools, policies, and best practices to protect systems and data
- Manage technology vendors
- Maintain system documentation, licensing, and disaster recovery plans
- Occasional travel to job sites within NY, NJ, and CT
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology or equivalent experience
- Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills
- Proficient in network security protocols and troubleshooting, hardware/software installation, Microsoft 365 and Azure administration; Meraki hardware management, help desk support, and networking fundamentals
Compensation
- Medical and dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Student loan reimbursement and/or tuition reimbursement
- Vehicle stipend, toll reimbursement, gas card
- Yearly bonus
About Yonkers Contracting Company, Inc.
Founded in 1945, Yonkers Contracting Company is a leading heavy civil construction contractor specializing in major infrastructure projects throughout the New York, New Jersey, Connecticut region. Our portfolio includes highways, bridges, rail systems, transit facilities, site work, foundations, energy and environmental projects. We are committed to safety, quality, innovation, and delivering excellence in all aspects of our work.
Optomi, in partnership with a leading media company, is looking for a Senior Product Manager, Identity, Commerce, and Community (ICC) to join their team.
Position Summary: The Senior Product Manager will be responsible for developing and executing the strategy and roadmap for foundational services that support trusted relationships with (client) audience across its news brands. This role involves managing account, subscription/membership, and community user flows, and requires aligning multiple workstreams into a cohesive domain plan. The successful candidate will set shared decision criteria and partner with brand product teams to expedite front-end feature delivery.
What the right candidate will enjoy:
- Leading strategic initiatives in a dynamic media environment.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions.
- Developing and mentoring a team of associate product managers.
What type of experience does the right candidate have:
- 5+ years in product management with a focus on identity/authentication services.
- Proven ability to align stakeholders and manage multi-team dependencies.
- Strong analytical skills and experience defining KPIs and decision criteria.
What the responsibilities are of the right candidate:
- Own and manage the domain roadmap across Identity, Community, and Commerce.
- Standardize measurement for the domain, including KPIs and total cost of ownership.
- Drive execution across dependencies, ensuring rollout readiness and risk management.
- Manage vendor relationships to ensure alignment with product needs.
- Lead and develop a team of product managers, ensuring alignment with domain goals.
Job Must Haves:
- 5+ years of product management experience.
- Ownership of a platform or shared service for identity/auth, subscription lifecycles, or community/UGC.
- Track record of aligning stakeholders on priorities.
- Strong product judgement and analytical rigor.
- Experience translating partner needs into clear requirements.
Job Nice to Haves:
- Experience improving platform leverage metrics.
- People management experience or a strong record of mentoring early-career PMs.
Location: Scarsdale, New York 10583
Duration: 2+ months
State of Credentials Licenses Required:
NY STATE PHLEBOTOMY
Shift/Time Zone:
8am to 12pm
Job Summary
- The Patient Services Representative II (PSR II) represents the face of our company to patients who come in, both as part of their health routine or for insights into life-defining health decisions. The PSR II draws quality blood samples from patients and prepares those specimens for lab testing while following established practices and procedures.
- The PSR II has direct contact with patients and creates an atmosphere of trust and confidence while explaining procedures to patients and drawing blood specimens in a skillful, safe and accurate manner.
- The PSR II will demonstrate Leadership Behaviors while focusing on process excellence skills and sensitivity to confidentiality and accuracy to patient information.
- Successful applicants may be assigned to a doctor's office, a patient service center or as business needs dictate.
- Under the direction of the area supervisor, perform daily activities accurately and on time.
- Maintain a safe and professional environment.
- Performs with confidence, both the forensic and clinical specimen collection and processing duties following established practices and procedures.
- Perform verification of patient demographic info / initials including patient signature post-venipuncture to verify tubes were labeled in their presence and that the name on the label is correct.
- Maintains required records and documentation.
- Demonstrates organizational commitment and promotes a positive image to patients, clients, employees and the public in general.
Job Requirements:- Ability to provide quality, error free work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently with minimal on-site supervision.
- Excellent phlebotomy skills to include pediatric and geriatric.
- Flexible and available based on staffing needs, which includes weekends, holidays, on-call and overtime.
- Committed to all Policies & Procedures including Company dress code, Employee Health & Safety, and Everyday Excellence Guiding Principles.
- Must be able to make decisions based on established procedures and exercise good judgment.
- Must have reliable transportation, valid driver license, and clean driving record, if applicable.
- Travel and flexible hours required to work multiple locations and required to cover at Patient Service Center/In-Office Phlebotomy locations with minimal notice.
- Capable of handling multiple priorities in a high-volume setting.
- Must demonstrate Superior Customer Focus; ability to communicate openly and transparently with peers, supervisors and patients; ability to accelerate and embrace change; and knowledge of our business.
Training locations may vary based on trainer availability.
Required Education:
High school diploma or equivalent REQUIRED.
Medical training: medical assistant or paramedic training preferred.
Phlebotomy certification preferred. Required in California, Nevada, and Washington.
Work Experience:
THREE years phlebotomy experience required, inclusive of pediatric, geriatric and capillary collections.
Minimum 2 years in a Patient Service Center environment preferred.
Customer service in a retail or service environment preferred.
Keyboard/data entry experience.
Job Title: Phlebotomist III - Floater
Duration- 3+ months
Location- Nanuet NY 10954
Shift/Time Zone:
Monday - Friday 6:30am-4pm alternate sat 8am-12pm
Summary
- The Patient Services Representative III Floater PSR III represents the face of our company to patients who come in, both as part of their health routine or for insights into life defining health decisions.
- The PSR III draws quality blood samples from patients and prepares those specimens for lab testing while following established practices and procedures.
- The PSR III has direct contact with patients and creates an atmosphere of trust and confidence while explaining procedures to patients and drawing blood specimens in a skillful, safe and accurate manner.
- The PSR III will demonstrate Leadership Behaviors while focusing on process excellence skills and sensitivity to confidentiality and accuracy to patient information.
- Successful applicants may be assigned to a doctors office, a patient service center or as business needs dictate.
- Under the direction of the area supervisor, perform daily activities accurately and on time.
- Maintain a safe and professional environment.
- Performs with confidence, both the forensic and clinical specimen collection and processing duties following established practices and procedures.
- Perform verification of patient demographic info initials including patient signature post venipuncture to verify tubes were labeled in their presence and that the name on the label is correct.
- Maintains required records and documentation.
- Demonstrates organizational commitment and promotes a positive image to patients, clients, employees and the public in general.
Job Requirements
- Ability to provide quality, error free work in a fast paced environment. Ability to work independently with minimal onsite supervision.
- Excellent phlebotomy skills to include pediatric and geriatric.
- Flexible and available based on staffing needs, which includes weekends, holidays, on call and overtime.
- Committed to all Policies Procedures including Company dress code, Employee Health Safety, and Everyday Excellence Guiding Principles.
- Must be able to make decisions based on established procedures and exercise good judgment.
- Must have reliable transportation, valid driver license, and clean driving record, if applicable.
- Travel and flexible hours required to work multiple locations and required to cover at Patient Service CenterInOffice Phlebotomy locations with minimal notice.
- Capable of handling multiple priorities in a high volume setting.
- Must demonstrate Superior Customer Focus ability to communicate openly and transparently with peers, supervisors and patients ability to accelerate and embrace change and knowledge of our business.
- Training locations may vary based on trainer availability.
Required Education
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Medical training: medical assistant or paramedic training preferred.
- Phlebotomy certification preferred. Required in California, Nevada, and Washington.
Work Experience
1. Five years phlebotomy experience required, inclusive of pediatric, geriatric and capillary collections.
2. Minimum 3 years in a PSC/IOP environment preferred.
3. Customer service in a retail or service environment preferred.
4. Keyboard/data entry experience.
Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Data Engineer to build and manage our data infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be an expert in writing complex SQL queries, designing efficient database schemas, and developing ETL/ELT pipelines. You will ensure data is accurate, accessible, and optimized for performance to support business intelligence, analytics, and reporting needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Database Design & Management: Design, develop, and maintain relational databases (e.g. SQL Server, ProgressSQL, Oracle) and cloud-based data warehouses.
- Strategic SQL and Data Engineering: Develop sophisticated, optimized SQL queries, stored procedures, and functions to process and analyze large, complex datasets for actionable business insights.
- Data Pipeline Automation & Orchestration:Help build, automate, and orchestrate ETL/ELT workflows utilizing SQL, Python, and cloud-native tools to integrate and transform data from diverse, distributed sources.
- Performance Optimization: Tune queries and optimize database schema (indexing, partitioning, normalization) to improve data retrieval and processing speeds.
- Data Integrity & Security: Ensure data quality, consistency, and integrity across systems. Implement data masking, encryption, and role-based access control (RBAC).
- Documentation: Maintain technical documentation for database schemas, data dictionaries, and ETL workflows.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field.
- SQL Mastery: 5+ years of experience with advanced SQL (window functions, CTEs, query optimization).
- Database Expertise: Deep understanding of relational database management systems (RDBMS) and data modeling techniques.
- Cloud Platforms: Demonstrated experience with Azure Data Services and other data warehouse technologies.
- Programming: Proficiency in Python for scripting and data manipulation.
- ETL Tools: Familiarity with tools like SSIS or Azure Data Factory.
- Soft Skills: Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Nice to Have
- Experience with NoSQL databases (Cosmos DB, MongoDB).
- Experience with big data frameworks (Apache Spark, Kafka).
- Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate, Google Professional Data Engineer).
Typical Work Environment
- Tools Used: SQL IDEs (DBeaver, SSMS), Cloud Consoles, Git, Jira, SSIS.
- Industry: Leasing.
Salary is $130-$140k
**THIS IS NOT A ROLE WITH FORCEBRANDS**
About the Role
A growing organization in the food and logistics space is seeking a Business Analyst to support the development and delivery of technology-driven solutions that enhance business operations. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, improve processes, and support projects from design through implementation.
This position works alongside program management and business technology leadership to analyze core workflows, support system enhancements, ensure data accuracy, and drive adoption of new tools across the business.
Key Responsibilities
• Partner with stakeholders to understand business needs, challenges, and existing processes
• Translate requirements into functional specifications for development and implementation
• Maintain process documentation, workflows, and technical guides
• Support the design, testing, and rollout of technology solutions aligned with business goals
• Assist with EDI onboarding, data mapping, and system integrations
• Build and maintain dashboards and reports using Excel and BI tools
• Ensure data accuracy through validation, cleaning, and organization
• Develop training materials and support user adoption of new systems
• Provide post-implementation support and monitor solution performance
What They’re Looking For
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Curious, proactive mindset with a willingness to learn new technologies
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field
• 2+ years of relevant experience (internships included)
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with BI tools such as Power BI
• Experience with documentation tools and workflow mapping (flowcharts, swim lanes, etc.)
• Exposure to ERP systems and process improvement initiatives
• Familiarity with automation tools and emerging technologies such as AI is a plus
Additional Details
• Industry exposure to logistics, food, or technology is preferred
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Onsite role based in Northern New Jersey
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.
We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.
Job Description
Teledyne LeCroy is a leading manufacturer of high-performance electronic test and measurement equipment located in Chestnut Ridge, NY (Rockland County, NY). Our team consists of passionate and experienced engineers, technicians, and assemblers who work on a wide range of problems in a highly collaborative work environment.
We are currently looking for an Electro-Mechanical Assembler to support the manufacturing team in the production of oscilloscopes, probes, and cables.
Responsibilities:
- Execute documented assembly procedures, both electrical and mechanical:
- Product assembly by using a microscope and/or hand tools.
- Hand soldering assembly of high precision small components.
- Perform data entry into the manufacturing database.
- Attend cell meetings:
- Participate in cost reduction and process improvement initiatives.
- Communicate issues, concerns, and questions to manufacturing engineering.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Job Knowledge and Skills:
- Good eye/hand coordination.
- Must be able to perform repetitive assembly work.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to read and understand English.
- Clear communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Must be able to work well in a team environment and independently.
- Must be able to maneuver 25 lb. equipment.
- Things that are a plus and will help you stand out.
- Soldering experience
- Microscope experience
- Genuine interest in manufacturing as a career path
- IPC J-Std-001 and/or IPC-A-610
- Experience with UV glue or epoxy
- Above average computer skills (Microsoft Office)
- Ability to read and understand PCBA documents, diagrams, and schematics
Salary Range:
$32,300.00-$43,100.000
Pay Transparency
The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.
Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.
Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
