Internal Job Description : 

This position is responsible for the development and management of import operations within a branch location or region. Implements all established procedures relating to import activities. Maintains service performance levels and works within the international forwarding budget. Works with sales in the development of new business. Leads an operational team in accomplishing the company goals. This position will have direct responsibility for the success and growth of a specific market and develops strong internal and external relationships at all levels in order to be responsive to changing customer requirements. Leads the Import department in all operational disciplines and ensure operational excellence, high productivity and customer satisfaction.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Responsible for day-to-day operations relating to the handling of international freight.
2. Coordinate and prioritize the movement of import freight by service commitment and revenue gain.
3. Perform all required freight functions in support of overall SLI international requirements.
4. Stay abreast of advances and changes in the transportation and logistics industries as well as general business developments.
5. Ensure that team members have the necessary tools/resources to achieve assigned tasks in a quality/efficient manner.
6. Timely reporting and compliance with deadlines.
7. Monitor/Handle administrative functions, such as broker statistics and error/reject reports.
8. Prepare and send New Hire and termination letters to US Customs.
9. Prepare and maintain a Budget.
10. Send the annual statement to importers on optional duty payment method per 111.29 (b)USCR.
11. Current list of employee names, addresses and social security numbers submitted to US Customs.
12. Visit principal customers regularly and accompany sales staff on visits, when needed.
13. Responsible for the import accounts receivables. Ensure timely payment of all outstanding invoices due SLI. Work with accounts receivable department to avoid customer delinquency.
14. Pay annual user fee with copy of receipt to Customs & Import Compliance.
15. Monitor and update department staff and fellow department heads on market trends/requirements and rate changes.
16. Assure proper information flow with sales on changes and or problems with external customers.
17. Ensure proper training and education of the department staff. Foster cross training within the department.
18. Monitor workload of staff and adjust accordingly to ensure productivity goals are met.
19. Evaluate staff performance on a regular basis and annually evaluate based on KPI’s and metrics.
20. Interview new staff members and recommend candidates for hire to upper management.
21. Monitor traffic and cost budget compliance and advise management of any deviation.
22. Hold monthly meetings with department staff.
23. Display broker permit and license as required.
24. Monitor ABI statistics on a monthly basis and discuss reject ratio and reasons with department staff.
25. 20-25% travel required




 Requirements1. Bachelor’s degree required. Major course of study in logistics, transportation, international or business preferred.
2. US Customs Broker License required.
3. 5-10 years of international transportation operation experience, and warehousing and air or ocean carrier experience desirable.
4. International travel experience and overseas business experience.
5. Comfortable working with individuals with difference languages and cultures.

* Fax your resume to 305-406-1010
* Call Kathy at 305-406-1000

Apply today for a secure career with a federal government salary and benefits at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), one of the Department of Homeland Security’s largest and most complex agencies.

 

CBP is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers. As a CBP Officer, you’re part of a dynamic team working in a fast-paced environment with state-of-the-art technology, where every day presents a new challenge. Duties include detecting and preventing terrorists and weapons of mass destruction from entering the United States; facilitating the orderly flow of legitimate trade and travelers; enforcing laws related to revenue and trade, seizure of contraband, and interdiction of agricultural pests and diseases; and managing admissibility of persons into the United States.

The CBP Officer position, GS-1895-05/07, has an annual salary ranging from $31,315.00 - $38,790.00, with promotion potential to GS-12. The duty stations for this job announcement are the following:  Arizona, California, New Mexico, Texas and Georgia.


 



Job Requirements 

Applicants must apply between June 23 and July 8, 2011. Applicants must apply between June 23 and July 8, 2011. For more information and instructions on applying, follow the link to USAjobs, Job Announcement Number CBPO 11-2L. Apply today.

 

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer

SPANISH TRANSLATORS / TRANSCRIBERSAs a result of terrorist and illegal drug investigations, the Department of Justice has a critical need for linguists with a proficiency in SPANISH.  CONDUIT LANGUAGE SPECIALISTS takes pride in providing the highest level of transcription/translation and linguist services to the Federal and State Governments: DEA, FBI, U.S. Customs, BNE, IRS, U.S Marshals, ATF, ICE, and Sheriff’s Dept. Ability to travel a plus! All expenses paid.

At AAA Mid-Atlantic, we create peace of mind and deliver value for our Members. We advocate safety for drivers and pedestrians, including our children. We provide security on the road of life through our Member services. With more than 100 years of experience dedicated to serving our Members, AAA employees work hard to earn Members' respect and trust by being creative problem-solvers. If you would like the opportunity to work in a dynamic team environment, where your ideas are respected and valued, where you can truly make a difference each and every day, AAA Mid-Atlantic is your employer of choice. Apply online today!

Special Info:  What can you do if given the chance?

Schedule Required:  20-25 hours per week, Monday-Friday. Position hours worked not to exceed 650 hours per year.

Cook County is currently looking for a Supervisor of Quality Assurance and Professional Standards to work in the JTDC Facility. Under the direction of the Superintendent or assigned Deputy, this position is responsible for ensuring the development and distribution of facility policies and procedures consistent with applicable state and local regulations as well as recognized national standards for the operation of juvenile detention facilities.  The Supervisor of Quality Assurance and Professional Standards is also responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive Quality Assurance and Improvement Program for the JTDC that will monitor and report on the performance and effectiveness of facility operations, programs, and personnel. In addition, the Supervisor of Quality Assurance and Professional Standards provides supervision and direction to assigned staff. 
 
This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:


Monitors and reports on the status in following areas: 1) Compliance with the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and the Modified Implementation Plan (MIP); 2) Compliance with Illinois Juvenile Detention Standards (IJDS); 3) Performance of JTDC Departments, Centers, Divisions on specific identified goals, objectives and outcome measures; 4) Employee compliance with JTDC Policies and Procedures; and 5) Performance and achievement of specific outcome measures by contract agencies who provide services to the JTDC.
Prepares and submits quarterly and annual quality assurance status reports to the Superintendent
Participates in JTDC Administrative Meetings as scheduled by the Superintendent.
Conducts training on the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program for JTDC personnel and contract providers.
Develops, implements, and fully utilizes a comprehensive management information system for use in the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP).
Develops comprehensive performance standards and outcome measures for the QAIP.
Conducts and documents quarterly climate and safety surveys with JTDC personnel, social climate and safety surveys with JTDC residents, and monthly facility inspections.
Develops and maintains current comprehensive policies and procedures governing the operation of the facility as outlined in the JTDC Policy and Procedure Manual.
Ensures that the JTDC Policy and Procedure Manual and subsequent individual revised policies and procedures are distributed or readily accessible to JTDC personnel or authorized contract personnel.
Conducts or ensures a review is conducted of the JTDC Policy and Procedure Manual on an annual basis, revising as necessary.
Reviews JTDC Incident Reports and follows up on areas of concern as needed.
Maintains awareness of applicable standards, statutes, and case law that may impact the operation of juvenile detention facilities.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Document Imaging – Scans lab reports, evidence submission sheets & case communications using custom designed scanning program.
Purchasing – Purchases lab supplies, equipment, services, office supplies, books & periodicals, etc. Communicate with vendors, issue purchase orders, manages current contracts and resolves disputes.
Financial Accounting –File and maintain purchase requests & associated records, produces Lab Fee Fund monthly statement and assists in budget planning.  
Administrative Assistance – Type letters, forms, correspondence, and misc. documents; submits and assists in managing grants and make purchases associated with grants; type, compile, and organize documents, photos, charts/graphs, for the Crime Lab annual report and acquires statistics, create spread sheets, charts, graphs for Crime Lab Administration or other Sheriff’s Office division   
Communication – Provide information to requesting parties including the District Attorney’s Office, other jurisdictions or the general public.

Programmer/ developer who can design, develop, and maintain Windows VB, ASP, .NET and C# in a Microsoft web server environment. Duties include designing, testing, debugging and documenting programs. Works in all phases of applications, system analysis, and programming activities. Has technical knowledge of all phases of applications system analysis, and programming. Responsible for working with end users to finalize requirements and presentation. Responsible for interface implementation. Provide computer programming support in several computer languages and assist team with testing and analysis of applications developed.

Requires strong skills in Visual Basic, ASP, C# and .NET in a Windows environment. Possess skills in SQL and relational databases, application of business logic, and knowledge of multi-tier architectures. 3 years Web development experience in a SQL and/or Oracle database environment.
Experience with Web Methods or Adobe Lifecycle is desirable.

The Contracting Specialist is designated as a Senior Level Contracting Officer authorized to execute, award and administer, and terminate contracts and purchase agreements of an unlimited dollar amount per transaction for VISN 7. The Contracting Specialist is responsible for activities associated with acquisition and planning, pre-award, administrative and reporting functions. The Contracting Specialist aids program personnel in defining requirements, writing specifications and statements of work, and developing the time schedule for the acquisition. Responsible for the acquisition of equipment, supplies, lease agreements for real and personal property, nursing home placements, maintenance, service contracts, OMB Circular A-76, procedures for contracting out, construction, sharing/enhanced use agreements through sealed bid and/or negotiation procedures, VA/DOD sharing, other specialized contracts and other agency contracts. Contracting Specialist is responsible for obtaining current wage determinations for the Department of labor for inclusion in proposed contracts and determining classification of skills to be utilized during contract performance. In pre-award stage, the specialist identifies the range of competition which will achieve maximum efficiencies, develops publication notices and determines the means of publicizing the acquisition. Contracting Specialist must have complete comprehension of the nature of the acquisition to exchange information and instruct potential bidders/offerors during a Pre-Bid/Proposal or Pre-solicitation conferences. Contracting Specialist will employ the following types of contracts: fixed price supply, service, and construction or architect engineer. In sealed bid solicitations, the specialist conducts the public bid opening. The Contracting Specialist must lead pre-award investigations of offeror responsibility, inspections of facilities or pre-award testing requirements. Reviews, evaluates and negotiates all cost proposals and prospective cost estimates and determines the necessity and reasonableness of proposed cost. Contracting Specialist assists the Network Contracting Activity (NCA) Team leaders to coordinate contracting activities, performs review and provides guidance of complex contracts administered by other Contracting Officers, identifies special training needs, and conducts mentoring and contract training in conjunction with the NCA Team Leaders and Network Acquisition Manager. Administrative and reporting requirements include expansion and maintenance of solicitation mailing list applications, with annotation in support of procurement preference programs.

BENEFITS:
You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.

Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life

Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci

New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr

You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA

You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV

Community Health Assistant – Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
 
NCAPHA is hiring a Community Health Assistant to be placed at the Union County Health Department .  The successful candidate will work in their WIC, formally entitled the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, is a federally funded nutrition education and food assistance program.  Participants receive supplemental foods along with nutrition education from nutrition professionals.  In Union County, WIC serves over 4,000 participants each month.  Part of the nutrition education component of WIC is the promotion and support of breastfeeding.

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a role model, educator, and support person for pregnant women and new mothers. The counselor provides breastfeeding education and support, and acts as a resource to women who plan to breastfeed or are currently breastfeeding.  Daily duties include: one-on-one sessions with clients, phone contact of clients for support and breastfeeding status, maintenance of breastfeeding pumps and supplies, assistance in breastfeeding educational classes, and computer updates and number tracking of breastfeeding and non-breastfeeding women. 

Cook County is currently looking for a Business Analyst (Budget Analyst II) to work in the JTDC Facility. Under the direction of the Business Manager, the Business Analyst (Budget Analyst II) performs a variety of accounting duties in the verification, maintenance, and reporting of accounts payables, inventory, and other accounting records, including payment tracking of funds paid to or encumbered for vendors associated with the JTDC.  This position will also update the internal accounting system to ensure all vendor invoices and payments are accounted for.
 
This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:
  
Accounting

Manages and maintains vendor files and contract records and verifies payments to contracted vendors
Maintains chart of accounts, prepares journal entries for management review, and reviews payment voucher requests for accuracy
Assists with the year-end closing process and with the development and implementation of new business office procedures as needed

Budget Management/Analysis

Compiles data for budget development and monitors expenditures and appropriations related to budgets to ensure availability of funds; suggests fund transfers to management as needed
Monitors workflow timelines to meet required deadlines
Researches and analyzes discrepancies and prepares the appropriate correctional transactions for management’s review
Provides weekly reports to the Business Manager

Auditing

Examines accounting data for accuracy, appropriateness and documentation
Audits documents submitted for payment compliance with Cook County Board policies and state guidelines
Prepares and maintains the necessary audit trail documents as required by the Generally Accepted Auditing Standards