Academic Jobs in Washington DC
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Police Officer
Company: Legislative Branch - U.S. Capitol Police
Location: Washington DC
Posted Jun 09, 2024
The United States Capitol Police (USCP) is responsible for safeguarding the U.S. Congress, its members, employees, visitors, and facilities from crime, disruption, or terrorism. The USCP ensures a secure environment for Congress to fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities. The hiring process for USCP Police Officers involves several stages, including an application submission, pre-employment screening, Initial Assessment Phase with Orientation and Police Officer Selection Test (POST), Examination Phase with psychological, medical, and polygraph examinations, and a full background investigation. Qualifications include U.S. citizenship, age requirements, high school diploma or GED, valid U.S. driver's license, clean criminal history, and successful completion of all required examinations and training. Benefits include a competitive salary, comprehensive health insurance, retirement provisions, student loan repayment incentive, and fitness facilities.
Teacher - Special Education (Special Education Teacher)
Company: Department of Justice - Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
Location: Seatac, Washington Seatac, Washington
Posted Jun 09, 2024
The text describes a career opportunity in corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment, ensuring public safety and preparing individuals for successful reentry into communities. The agency emphasizes the importance of humanity and normalcy in their work, aiming to develop good neighbors. The role requires U.S. citizenship, and eligibility for ICTAP or CTAP programs. Qualifications include a bachelor's degree with specific coursework, and either one year of specialized experience or a combination of education and experience. The position involves teaching special learning needs students, developing individualized lesson plans, and administering diagnostic tests. The agency values diversity and inclusivity, and offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Safety & Occupational Health Manager
Company: Department of the Interior - Bureau of Land Management
Location: Spokane Valley, Washington Spokane Valley, Washington
Posted Jun 09, 2024
The job posting is for a Safety and Occupational Health Program lead position in the Bureau of Land Management's Spokane District Office. The job requires experience in safety and health inspections, accident investigations, and safety training. The position also involves working with management and employees to implement safety and health action plans.
Police Officer (Reemployed Annuitant)
Company: Legislative Branch - U.S. Capitol Police
Location: Washington DC
Posted Jun 09, 2024
The U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) safeguards the U.S. Congress, its members, employees, visitors, and facilities from crime, disruption, or terrorism. The USCP ensures a safe, secure, and open environment for Congress to fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities. The hiring process involves pre-employment screening, initial assessment, examination phase, and a full background investigation. Qualifications include 52 weeks of law enforcement experience post-training, U.S. citizenship, age requirements, a valid U.S. driver's license, clean criminal and credit history, and successful completion of required training and a probationary period. Benefits include a competitive salary, comprehensive health insurance, student loan repayment program, and fitness facilities.
General Attorney, GS-0905-11/12 (FPL 14)
Company: Department of Education - Office of the General Counsel
Location: Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia
Posted Jun 09, 2024
This position is for a General Attorney in the Office of General Counsel's Division of Postsecondary Education in Washington DC. The role involves providing legal advice and representation concerning programs authorized by Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965. The position is telework eligible, subject to approval and signed agreement. The minimum qualification requirements include a law degree from an accredited institution, admission to a state bar, and one year of professional legal experience. Specialized experience for GS-11 includes complex legal research, sound legal analysis, and presenting results in a clear, precise, and persuasive manner. For GS-12, two years of professional legal experience are required, with at least one year at the level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to that of an attorney at the grade immediately below the one being filled. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including telework and alternative work schedules.
Special Agent (Lateral)
Company: Legislative Branch - U.S. Capitol Police
Location: Washington DC
Posted Jun 09, 2024
The U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) is responsible for safeguarding the U.S. Congress, its members, employees, visitors, and facilities from crime, disruption, or terrorism. The USCP ensures a secure environment for Congress to fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities. To join the USCP, applicants must be U.S. citizens, meet age requirements, possess a valid U.S. driver's license, and have a clean criminal history. They must also have completed the FLETC Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) or equivalent training from the FBI, DEA, or U.S. Postal Inspection Service. Applicants must have at least 9 months of law enforcement experience post-training and 52 weeks of law enforcement experience at the time of appointment. The hiring process includes pre-employment screening, an initial assessment phase, an examination phase with psychological, medical, and polygraph examinations, and a full background investigation. Successful candidates will receive a competitive starting salary, opportunities for overtime, a recruitment bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Facilities Engineer (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)
Company: Department of Transportation - Office of the Secretary of Transportation
Location: Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia
Posted Jun 09, 2024
The U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Headquarters, Office of the Secretary (OST), Office of Facilities, Information and Asset Management is seeking an Engineer. The Engineer will manage technical reviews of engineering designs and studies, focusing on facility process improvements, renovations, and restorations for multiple building structures. The position requires U.S. citizenship, specialized experience, and meeting time-in-grade and DEU requirements. A bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program or equivalent coursework is mandatory. Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the competitive or excepted service. The role involves general engineering, project management, and communication skills.
Engineering Technician
Company: Department of Justice - Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
Location: Seatac, Washington Seatac, Washington
Posted Jun 09, 2024
The text describes a job opportunity for corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment, preparing individuals for successful reentry into communities. The agency emphasizes its highly-skilled, diverse, and innovative workforce, which creates a strong foundation of safety and security. The role requires U.S. citizenship, and eligibility for ICTAP or CTAP programs. Qualifications include at least one year of specialized experience in technical work, such as drafting, surveying, construction estimating, or engineering. Proficiency in automated software for maintenance management and computer-aided design is also required. The position is included in the bargaining unit, and successful completion of a pre-employment and panel interview, urinalysis, physical, and background investigation is necessary. The Core Value Assessment (CVA) must be passed, and completion of a three-week training course at Glynco, Georgia is required.
Interdisciplinary Electrical Engineer/Mechanical Engineer
Company: Department of Energy - Bonneville Power Administration
Location: Spokane, Washington Spokane, Washington
Posted Jun 09, 2024
The text describes a job opening for an Interdisciplinary Electrical Engineer/Mechanical Engineer position at Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). The role involves providing engineering support services in energy efficiency and integrated demand-side management. The position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program or a related field with advanced coursework in engineering sciences. Specialized experience is required, including applying engineering theories to provide engineering support services and analyzing the advisability of proposed engineering projects. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a positive work environment.
Correctional Treatment Specialist (Drug Abuse Treatment Specialist)
Company: Department of Justice - Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
Location: Seatac, Washington Seatac, Washington
Posted Jun 09, 2024
The text describes a career opportunity at the Federal Bureau of Prisons, emphasizing the role of corrections professionals in fostering a humane and secure environment, ensuring public safety, and preparing individuals for successful reentry into communities. The agency values a diverse and innovative workforce, focusing on humanity and normalcy to develop good neighbors. The job requires U.S. citizenship, and eligibility for ICTAP or CTAP programs. Qualifications include a degree in behavioral or social sciences, or equivalent experience, with specialized experience in casework, counseling, or social rehabilitation. A master's degree or Ph.D. in corrections or related fields is required for GL-09 and GS-11 positions, respectively. Applicants must possess one of the specified Selective Factors, such as graduate coursework in clinical psychology or professional experience in treating individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders.
Associate Director Office of Health Services
Company: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Peace Corps
Location: Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia
Posted Jun 09, 2024
The Peace Corps, a U.S. government agency, has been fostering world peace and friendship for over 60 years through service opportunities in more than 60 countries. Volunteers collaborate with host communities on locally prioritized projects, promoting cultural exchange and life transformation. The agency seeks qualified candidates with a bachelor's or higher degree in a relevant field, at least one year of supervisory experience at the GS-15 level or above, and specialized experience in health system policies and procedures. Applicants must also demonstrate executive leadership potential and competence in the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). The position requires a Top-Secret Clearance and successful completion of a background security investigation.
Computer Scientist
Company: Department of Transportation - Federal Aviation Administration
Location: Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia
Posted Jun 09, 2024
The Computer Scientist position in the Federal Aviation Administration's Office of Accident Investigation and Prevention requires US citizenship, selective service registration for males born after 12/31/1959, and a bachelor's degree in computer science or related field. The role involves serving as the Aviation Safety Information Analysis and Sharing systems architect and technical subject matter expert. Specialized experience is needed in applying machine learning and AI principles, migrating technical capabilities, and using data visualization tools. A writing sample is required for interview. The position may be subject to a background investigation and a one-year probationary period.