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Staff Assistant
- Job Announcement Number:
RM-2012-0052
Location Name:
Washington DC,District of Columbia (Washington, DC, US)
Government Agency Subelement Name:
Department of State - Agency Wide
Occupation Code:
Miscellaneous Administration And Program
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Closing Date:
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$62,467.00 to $81,204.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
11 to 11
Who May Apply:
Public
Job Summary:
This position is also being announced through Merit Promotion procedures under Announcement # RM-2012-0051. Candidates who wish to be considered under both Public (US Citizens)and Merit Promotion procedures must apply to both announcements. -
Special Tactics Instructor
- Job Announcement Number:
DS-2012-0303
Location Name:
Dunn Loring,Virginia
Government Agency Subelement Name:
Department of State - Agency Wide
Occupation Code:
Security Administration
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Term
Opening Date:
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Closing Date:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$89,033.00 to $115,742.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
13 to 13
Who May Apply:
Public
Job Summary:
This is a non-status, non-permanent position. You do not acquire a competitive or excepted service status from this position. This position is located in the Special Skills Branch (SSB), Security and Law Enforcement Training Division (SLTD), Office of Training Performance Standards (TPS), Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS). The position may be located in Dunn Lorring, VA, but includes other training locations within the extended Washington DC area. The position may also require travel within the United States and to overseas locations. The incumbent will serve as a Security Specialist-Special Tactics Instructor, Training Safety Officer, and Officer Operations Chief with the responsibility of providing special tactics training, conducting operational coordinational and monitoring support, safety/risk assessment, program development, and daily operations for the office. -
Deputy Counselor for Host Country Affairs
- Job Announcement Number:
USUN-2012-0007
Location Name:
New York County,New York;New York,New York (10017)
Government Agency Subelement Name:
Department of State - Agency Wide
Occupation Code:
Foreign Affairs
Pay Plan:
GG
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Closing Date:
Monday, May 21, 2012
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$128,241.00 to $155,500.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
15 to 15
Who May Apply:
Public
Job Summary:
This position is located in the Host Country Affairs Section of the United States Mission to the United Nations. The Section carries out the responsibilities of the Mission as host to the United Nations and its member states and observer offices in accordance with UN General Assembly resolution 2819. The incumbent serves as the Deputy Counselor of the Section and the principal advisor responsible for assisting the Minister-Counselor in all policy matters and programs operations. In absence of the Minister-Counselor, acts as Chief of Section. -
Fire Protection Engineer
- Job Announcement Number:
OBO-2012-0094
Location Name:
Arlington,Virginia
Government Agency Subelement Name:
Department of State - Agency Wide
Occupation Code:
Fire Protection Engineering
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Closing Date:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$89,033.00 to $115,742.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
13 to 13
Who May Apply:
Public
Job Summary:
This position located in the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO), which directs the Department of States worldwide buildings program that serves the U.S. Government community abroad to provide safe, secure and functional facilities for U.S. diplomat's and promote U.S. interest worldwide. This position is located in the Fire Protection Office, Fire Protection Engineering Division, Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO/OPS/FIR/FPE). This position serves as the Fire Protection Engineer and is the recognized expert in fire code analysis, design review, and implementing fire protection engineering criteria, standards, and procedures that insure the quality of installation and performance of OBO's fire protection systems. One year probationary period, unless excepted by regulation. -
Interior Designer
- Job Announcement Number:
OBO-2012-0088
Location Name:
Rosslyn,Virginia
Government Agency Subelement Name:
Department of State - Agency Wide
Occupation Code:
Interior Design
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Closing Date:
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$89,033.00 to $115,742.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
13 to 13
Who May Apply:
Public
Job Summary:
This position is located in the Residential Design and Furnishings Program of the Office of Residential Design and Cultural Heritage, Operations, Bureau of Overseas Building Operations (OBO/OPS/RDCH). The incumbent is responsible for planning and coordinating technical design requirements for the variety of overseas residential facilities as well as providing expert advice and assistance on a wide range of residential interior design and space planning matters, including advising on the implementation of programs relating to sustainability, ergonomics and Americans with Disabilities Act standards. He and/or She functions as a Contracting Officer Technical Representative, monitoring services and deliverables of Architectural/ Engineering and other related contractors for residential interior design services and completes work-in house and independently, or through some alternate contractual mix of out-sourcing and internal government responsibilities. -
Intelligence Research Specialist
- Job Announcement Number:
DS-2012-0280
Location Name:
Los Angeles,California
Government Agency Subelement Name:
Department of State - Agency Wide
Occupation Code:
Intelligence
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Closing Date:
Monday, May 21, 2012
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$52,852.00 to $68,702.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
09 to 09
Who May Apply:
Public
Job Summary:
This position is located in the Los Angeles Field Office, Office of Domestic Operations, Bureau of Diplomatic Security. This position has been established with responsibility for the systematic research, analysis, and interpretation of intelligence data to detect trends in visa and passport fraud that aid in the investigation, targeting, and disruption of individuals and groups involved in the fraudulent production, distribution, and/or use of travel documents used to gain unlawful entry into the U.S. This position has continuing responsibility for a less complex geographic or functional area, and performs on a recurring basis a variety of tasks for a more complex project. This position is also being announced through Merit Promotion procedures under Announcement #DS-2012-0279. Candidates who wish to be considered under both Public (US Citizens)and Merit Promotion procedures must apply to both announcements. -
Technical Surveillance Countermeasures In-Place Monitoring System Specialist
- Job Announcement Number:
DS-2012-0323
Location Name:
Washington DC,District of Columbia (Washington, DC, US)
Government Agency Subelement Name:
Department of State - Agency Wide
Occupation Code:
Security Administration
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Temporary
Opening Date:
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Closing Date:
Monday, May 21, 2012
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$89,033.00 to $115,742.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
13 to 13
Who May Apply:
Public
Job Summary:
This is a non-status, non-permanent position. You do not acquire a competitive or excepted status from this position. This position is eligible for a 20% Recruitment Incentive Bonus, however YOU MUST ATTACH YOUR ITC CERTIFICATION FOR CONSIDERATION (see Benefits Section for additional information). This position is located in the Security Technology Operations Division, Office of Security Technology, under the Office of Deputy Assistant Secretary for Countermeasures and Information Security, Bureau of Diplomatic Security. The Security Engineering Service Branch is responsible for providing Technical Surveillance Countermeasures services for all new domestic construction and major renovation projects involving Sensitive and Compartmentalized Information Facilities. -
Foreign Affairs Officer
- Job Announcement Number:
ISN-2012-0031
Location Name:
District of Columbia,District of Columbia;Washington,District of Columbia (20520)
Government Agency Subelement Name:
Department of State - Agency Wide
Occupation Code:
Foreign Affairs
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Friday, May 11, 2012
Closing Date:
Monday, May 21, 2012
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$62,467.00 to $97,333.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
11 to 12
Who May Apply:
Public
Job Summary:
This position is located in the Office of Weapons of Mass Destruction Terrorism, which is part of the Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation (ISN/WMDT). ISN/WMDT enhances international security against the threat of WMD terrorism by strengthening political and operational capability of international partners to deter, detect, defeat and respond to terrorists and their facilitators. The incumbent supports the Preventing Nuclear Smuggling Program (PNSP) and creates and implements strategies for engaging partner nations to prevent, detect, and respond to nuclear/radiological illicit trafficking threats and incidents. -
Information Technology Specialist (Policy & Planning)
- Job Announcement Number:
IRM-2012-0063
Location Name:
Washington DC,District of Columbia (Washington, DC, US)
Government Agency Subelement Name:
Department of State - Agency Wide
Occupation Code:
Information Technology Management
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Friday, May 11, 2012
Closing Date:
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$89,033.00 to $115,742.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
13 to 13
Who May Apply:
Public
Job Summary:
This position is also being announced under Merit Promotion procedures under announcement no. IRM-2012-0062. This position is located in the Strategic Planning Division of the Office of Strategic Planning, Bureau of Information Resource Management in the Department of State. The position serves as an IT Specialist (Policy and Planning) that administers, develops, delivers, and supports IT systems, processes, services, and projects involving strategic planning, tactical planning, e-Government and Open Government initiatives, application of emerging technologies and other important enterprise IT initiatives in the organization. -
Executive Director
- Job Announcement Number:
CSHRM-2012-0016
Location Name:
District of Columbia,District of Columbia
Government Agency Subelement Name:
Department of State - Agency Wide
Occupation Code:
Administrative Officer
Pay Plan:
ES
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Monday, May 14, 2012
Closing Date:
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$119,554.00 to $179,700.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
00 to 00
Who May Apply:
Public
Job Summary:
The position is located in the Office of the Executive Director, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and Bureau of International Information Programs. ECA-IIP/EX provides executive direction for the full range of administrative, resource management, planning, and internal control activities for the Bureaus of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) and International Information Programs (IIP). As the Executive Director, the incumbent is responsible for managing staff as well as the overall planning and coordination of decision making on resources (an estimated budget for ECA of over $422 million, including transfers and other appropriations, and $48 million for IIP) for each Bureau; a wide variety of strategic planning, administrative, and internal controls functions; and the Bureaus international exchange grants management process and monitoring. Persons selected for initial appointment to the career Senior Executive Service must have their Executive Core Qualifications certified by an Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Review Board prior to appointment and will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. Veterans Preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service (SES). -
Administrative Support Assistant
- Job Announcement Number:
DS-2012-0315
Location Name:
Miami,Florida
Government Agency Subelement Name:
Department of State - Agency Wide
Occupation Code:
Miscellaneous Clerk And Assistant
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Monday, May 14, 2012
Closing Date:
Friday, May 25, 2012
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$36,934.00 to $53,360.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
06 to 07
Who May Apply:
Public
Job Summary:
This position is located in the Miami Regional Office of the Office of Foreign Missions, Bureau of Diplomatic Security, within the Department of State. The incumbent performs general office administrative duties in support of all OFM Regional Office programs, including: Diplomatic Accreditation and Recognition, Diplomatic Motor Vehicle, Diplomatic Tax, Customs Clearance, Travel Restriction, and Real Estate programs. The work entails preparing and transmitting correspondence, maintaining databases, managing information, establishing and organizing files, scheduling and calendar management, time and attendance, and other related administrative tasks as assigned. This position is also being announced through Merit Promotion procedures under Announcement #DS-2012-0316. Candidates who wish to be considered under both Public (US Citizens)and Merit Promotion procedures must apply to both announcements. -
Aviation Operations Director
- Job Announcement Number:
HRSC/INL-2012-0045
Location Name:
Kabul, Afghanistan
Government Agency Subelement Name:
Department of State - Agency Wide
Occupation Code:
Aircraft Operation
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Term
Opening Date:
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Closing Date:
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$99,628.00 to $129,517.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
15 to 15
Who May Apply:
Public
Job Summary:
This position is located in the Department of State, Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Office of Aviation. The incumbent serves as the senior in-country aviation advisor and provides program implementation, direction, mission execution, contract oversight, compliance, and evaluation in support of all Department of State funded aviation transportation services. -
Supervisory Foreign Affairs Officer
- Job Announcement Number:
HRSC-J/TIP-2012-0001
Location Name:
Washington DC,District of Columbia (Washington, DC, US)
Government Agency Subelement Name:
Department of State - Agency Wide
Occupation Code:
Foreign Affairs
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Closing Date:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$123,758.00 to $155,500.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
15 to 15
Who May Apply:
Public
Job Summary:
The incumbent of this position serves as the Senior Coordinator for the International Programs team. This person is accountable and responsible for the Department's success in establishing, monitoring and evaluating international anti-trafficking in persons programs. The incumbent will also supervise a team of program analysts and foreign affairs specialist and directs their day-to-day work load. This position is also being announced through Merit Promotion procedures under Announcement # HRSC-J/TIP-2012-0003. Candidates who wish to be considered under both Public (US Citizens) and Merit Promotion procedures must apply to both announcements. -
Staff Accountant
- Job Announcement Number:
RM-2012-0058
Location Name:
Washington DC,District of Columbia (Washington, DC, US)
Government Agency Subelement Name:
Department of State - Agency Wide
Occupation Code:
Accounting
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Closing Date:
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$105,211.00 to $136,771.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
14 to 14
Who May Apply:
Public
Job Summary:
This position is also being announced through Merit Promotion procedures under Announcement # RM-2012-0047. Candidates who wish to be considered under both Public (US Citizens)and Merit Promotion procedures must apply to both announcements. -
Program Analyst
- Job Announcement Number:
DS-2012-0313
Location Name:
District of Columbia,District of Columbia (Arlington, VA)
Government Agency Subelement Name:
Department of State - Agency Wide
Occupation Code:
Management And Program Analysis
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Closing Date:
Friday, May 25, 2012
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$51,630.00 to $67,114.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
09 to 09
Who May Apply:
Public
Job Summary:
This position is located in the Overseas Criminal Investigations Branch, Criminal Investigations Division, Office of Investigations and Counterintelligence, Bureau of Diplomatic Security. The branch is responsible for the investigation and coordination of criminal cases related to international and domestic passport or visa offenses, for providing guidance and oversight of the agencys criminal investigative policies, for providing case support to field units conducting investigations, and for maintaining liaison with other Departments or law enforcement agencies. The incumbent of this position is responsible for providing managerial support and assistance to DS Special Agents, and other investigative personnel, and coordinates overseas criminal investigations. This position is also being announced through Merit Promotion procedures under Announcement # DS-2012-0312. Candidates who wish to be considered under both Public (US Citizens) and Merit Promotion procedures must apply to both announcements. -
Supervisory Budget Analyst
- Job Announcement Number:
RM-2012-0050
Location Name:
Washington DC,District of Columbia (Washington, DC, US)
Government Agency Subelement Name:
Department of State - Agency Wide
Occupation Code:
Budget Analysis
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Thursday, May 03, 2012
Closing Date:
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$123,758.00 to $155,500.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
15 to 15
Who May Apply:
Public
Job Summary:
This position is located in the Bureau of Resource Management, Office of Budget and Planning (RM/BP). The Office of Budget and Planning is primarily responsible for presenting appropriations requests and financial plans to OMB, the President, and the Congress and then ensuring available resources are optimally allocated to achieve Department-wide strategic goals. The Office manages a network of Department budget and financial management processes and activities in order to operate a worldwide program for budget formulation, presentation and execution. As a Supervisory Budget Analyst, you will report to the Managing Director of the Office of Resource Planning and Budget information. The incumbent manages and supervises a professional staff of analysts in carrying out the office's duties in support of RM/BP's overall responsibilities. This position is also being announced through Merit Promotion procedures under Announcement RM-2012-0049. Candidates who wish to be considered under both Public (US Citizens)and Merit Promotion procedures must apply to both announcements. This is a supervisory position. -
Information Technology Specialist (APPSW)
- Job Announcement Number:
IIP-2012-0025
Location Name:
District of Columbia,District of Columbia
Government Agency Subelement Name:
Department of State - Agency Wide
Occupation Code:
Information Technology Management
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Monday, May 07, 2012
Closing Date:
Monday, May 21, 2012
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$89,033.00 to $115,742.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
13 to 13
Who May Apply:
Public
Job Summary:
This position is located in the Mission Activity Tracker Division, Office of Applications, Managing Director for Content Support Services (IIP/CSS/APP/MAT). IIP/CSS/APP/MAT is responsible (1) for developing, implementing, and maintaining custom software specifically developed for Public Diplomacy (PD) programs, domestically and overseas; (2) for managing the use of software and the exchange of IT information with other Federal Agencies, the private sector and non-government organizations (NGOs) who participate in the Department's various education and cultural exchange programs; and (3) for providing advice to IIP/CSS, Bureau, and Department managers on technical, operational, and administrative matters related to IIP/CSS's software and its development, enhancement, and maintenance. This position is also being announced through Merit Promotion procedures under Announcement # IIP-2012-0026. Candidates who wish to be considered under both Public (US Citizens)and Merit Promotion procedures must apply to both announcements. -
Civil Engineer (structural)
- Job Announcement Number:
OBO-2012-0081
Location Name:
Washington,Virginia
Government Agency Subelement Name:
Department of State - Agency Wide
Occupation Code:
Civil Engineering
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Monday, May 07, 2012
Closing Date:
Monday, May 21, 2012
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$89,033.00 to $136,771.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
13 to 14
Who May Apply:
Public
Job Summary:
This position is located in the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, Program Development, Coordination and Support Directorate, Office of Design and Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering Division (OBO/PDCS/DE/CSE). The Office provides an array of facility design-related consulting services to DoS offices and overseas posts. The incumbent serves as a senior Civil Engineer, providing advice and assistance on design, plans and specifications for civil and structural engineering aspects of buildings owned, leased, or under construction or renovation by the Bureau. Overseas and Domestic travel may be required. Statement of Employment Financial Interest required prior to appointment. -
Program Support Specialist
- Job Announcement Number:
ECA-2012-0078
Location Name:
Washington DC Metro Area,District of Columbia
Government Agency Subelement Name:
Department of State - Agency Wide
Occupation Code:
Miscellaneous Administration And Program
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Closing Date:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$51,630.00 to $67,114.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
09 to 09
Who May Apply:
Public
Job Summary:
This position is located in the North Africa, Near East, South and Central Asia Branch Regional Programs Division, Office of International Visitors, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Department of State (DOS). -
Information Technology Specialist
- Job Announcement Number:
CA-2012-0039
Location Name:
Washington DC Metro Area, DC
Government Agency Subelement Name:
Department of State - Agency Wide
Occupation Code:
Information Technology Management
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Friday, November 18, 2011
Closing Date:
Friday, November 16, 2012
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$54,032.00 to $81,204.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
09 to 11
Who May Apply:
Public
Job Summary:
This position is located in the Office of Consular Systems and Technology, Bureau of Consular Affairs (CA/CST). The Bureau was established under the Immigration and Nationality Act. The Bureau assists American citizens traveling or living abroad, issues visas to foreign nationals who wish to visit or reside in the United States, and adjudicates and processes U.S. citizens' applications for passports, the nations' premier identity document. The Office of Consular Systems and Technology provides a full range of systems support for the Consular function worldwide through the planning, design, development, implementation, installation, and ongoing support of automated systems. **** This vacancy announcement is opening a standing inventory of eligible applicants. It will be used to fill immediate and future vacancies for Information Technology Specialist. If qualified, you will have eligibility for 60 days. To continue to be considered for this vacancy, you must reactivate your application before the expiration date by logging into Gateway to State and viewing / modifying your core or vacancy questions and clicking the "finish" or "done" button at the end of the application process and wait to be returned to USAJOBS. Your name will be referred for employment consideration based on your rating and geographic availability, if applicable. Lists of qualified candidates will be referred periodically for employment consideration based on the hiring needs of the Department of State. NOTE: Applications received by the initial cut-off date, 1/20/2012, will receive first employment consideration. After the initial cut-off date, if necessary, applications will be reviewed after subsequent cut-off dates of 3/21/2012, 5/21/2012, 7/23/2012, 9/24/2012 and closing date of 11/15/2012. APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FROM: All Sources -
Information Technology Specialist
- Job Announcement Number:
CA-2012-0040
Location Name:
Washington DC, District of Columbia (Washington, DC, US)
Government Agency Subelement Name:
Department of State - Agency Wide
Occupation Code:
Information Technology Management
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Friday, November 18, 2011
Closing Date:
Friday, November 16, 2012
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$74,872.00 to $115,742.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
12 to 13
Who May Apply:
Public
Job Summary:
This position is located in the Office of Consular Systems and Technology, Bureau of Consular Affairs (CA/CST). The Bureau was established under the Immigration and Nationality Act. The Bureau assists American citizens traveling or living abroad, issues visas to foreign nationals who wish to visit or reside in the United States, and adjudicates and processes U.S. citizens' applications for passports, the nations' premier identity document. The Office of Consular Systems and Technology provides a full range of systems support for the Consular function worldwide through the planning, design, development, implementation, installation, and ongoing support of automated systems. **** This vacancy announcement is opening a standing inventory of eligible applicants. It will be used to fill immediate and future vacancies for Information Technology Specialist. If qualified, you will have eligibility for 60 days. To continue to be considered for this vacancy, you must reactivate your application before the expiration date by logging into Gateway to State and viewing / modifying your core or vacancy questions and clicking the "finish" or "done" button at the end of the application process and wait to be returned to USAJOBS. Your name will be referred for employment consideration based on your rating and geographic availability, if applicable. Lists of qualified candidates will be referred periodically for employment consideration based on the hiring needs of the Department of State. NOTE: Applications received by the initial cut-off date, 1/20/2012, will receive first employment consideration. After the initial cut-off date, if necessary, applications will be reviewed after subsequent cut-off dates of 1/20/2012, 3/21/2012, 5/21/2012, 7/23/2012, 9/24/2012 and closing date of 11/16/2012. APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FROM: All Sources
