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  • January 19, 2026

    The AV狼论坛 DOT&PF Bridge Section is hiring a Bridge Engineering Assistant in Juneau, AK, the perfect role for early-career engineers looking to gain hands-on experience with some of the most diverse and challenging infrastructure in the nation!Videos of What We Do:Bridge Section Overview - AV狼论坛 DOT&PF Bridges on VimeoLast Summer鈥檚 Intern Adventures - LinkedIn PostWhat you will be doing:The Bridge Engineering Assistant plays a critical role in managing and enhancing our state鈥檚 1,077 bridges! You'll be involved in a variety of exciting tasks, from conducting bridge inspections and analyzing existing structures to designing new bridges and overseeing construction projects. Under the guidance of licensed engineers, you'll perform structural analysis, calculations, and prepare detailed plans, specifications, cost estimates, and reports. You'll also create structural details, calculate quantities, and draft specifications for construction contracts. Dive into a career where your skills will directly contribute to the safety and improvement of the State of AV狼论坛's infrastructure!Why Join Our Team?Comprehensive Engineering Experience: Every day is different with a wide range of bridge engineering tasks鈥攆rom structural analysis and design to overseeing construction projects. You鈥檒l work directly with licensed experts, gaining invaluable experience in the field.Field and Office Work: This role offers the best of both worlds. You'll balance office tasks with federally mandated bridge inspections, traveling across AV狼论坛 to some of the most remote and breathtaking locations.Professional Development: We鈥檙e committed to your growth. Benefit from mentoring, PE exam support, and opportunities to attend national bridge conferences.Why Juneau?Juneau is more than just a workplace鈥攊t's an adventure! Surrounded by stunning landscapes, you鈥檒l enjoy world-class hiking, boating, kayaking, and fishing right at your doorstep. Picture ending your day with a hike up a glacier or watching the northern lights dance across the sky.Position Perks:Preparation for the PE exam 鈥 frequent trainings and mentoring towards licensureCombination of office and field assignments 鈥 all staff complete one or more summer inspection trips throughout the state lasting 1-2 weeksDiversity of projects 鈥 staff are encouraged to gain experience with all bridge types and aspects of design, including repairs, retrofits, and new designOpportunity to spend a summer on a bridge construction project somewhere in the stateSupport to get a drone pilot鈥檚 license and use drones for bridge inspectionWork/life balance 鈥 37.5-hour work week with paid overtime when neededOpportunities to be involved with bridge research projects that DOT&PF fundsAttend and present at professional conferences.This is a chance to join a team that values innovation, professional growth, and a love for the outdoors. We鈥檙e holding positions for up to 9 months after the closing date, so spring and summer graduates are encouraged to apply!

  • January 17, 2026

    Lynden Air Cargo is looking for an experienced, detail-oriented Loadmaster who will ensure that Lynden Air Cargo's fleet of L382G Hercules are loaded safely and efficiently, taking into account various factors such as but not limited to weight distribution, balance, and compliance safety regulations while facilitating smooth operations across the board. Additionally, the Loadmaster properly maintains the records of cargo manifests and other relevant flight operations documentation in accordance with governmental policies under the Federal Aviation Administration. This position is located on-site in Anchorage, AK.聽Why you want to work for Lynden Air Cargo:聽 聽聽* Career development:聽Annual wage reviews with advancement through internal promotions.聽 聽聽* Medical insurance:聽2 medical plans to choose from as low as $0/month.聽 聽聽* Dental & vision: Low employee payroll deduction.聽 聽聽* Health insurance for your family:聽Cover your entire family with medical, dental and vision for $222/month.聽 聽聽* Healthcare savings account: Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).聽 聽聽* Retirement savings:聽401(k)聽with 50% of the first 6% contributed matched + additional annual retirement contribution.聽 聽聽* Employee assistance program: No cost to you聽 聽聽* Life insurance, long term disability and AD&D: No cost to you聽 聽聽* Paid Time Off:聽17 days of PTO per year, plus additional paid extended leave. PTO increases with years of service.聽聽 聽聽* Tuition reimbursement program of up to $3500 per year after one year of service聽 聽聽* Discretionary bonus program聽 聽聽* On-Demand Pay with Dayforce Wallet聽The essential duties and responsibilities of this position are:聽 聽聽* Performs all assigned work in accordance with established policies and procedures as governed by Lynden Air Cargo鈥檚 Employee Handbook, LAC Loadmaster Manual, and applicable CFRs.聽 聽聽* Responsible for preparation of aircraft for loading and unloading of freight.聽聽 聽聽* Determines proper weight and balance of the aircraft and loads the aircraft within limits for safe flight.聽 聽聽* Coordinates the loading and unloading activities with ground personnel.聽 聽聽* Directs all loading and off-loading of routine loads for scheduled service.聽 聽聽* Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner.聽Qualifications:聽 聽聽* Education/Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; or one to three months related experience and/or training.聽 聽聽* Comprehension:聽Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.聽 聽聽* Mathematical skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 聽Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to interpret bar graphs.聽 聽聽* Reasoning ability: Applying common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. 聽Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.聽 聽聽* Availability:聽Must be available to work days, evenings, weekends, nights or holidays and to be away from home for extended periods of time (up to a total of 6 out of 12 months a year). Must be available to travel聽to domestic and international locations without restrictions, including entrance onto foreign military bases.聽 聽聽* Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must hold a current US Driver's License and US Passport.聽 聽聽* Other Skills and abilities: Upon completion of training, one must demonstrate ability, knowledge, and skill to qualify for the Loadmaster II Certificate of Qualification for Loadmaster. Use of a personal mobile device for essential work tasks such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), accessing Dayforce, and receiving time-sensitive communications.聽A post-conditional offer of employment drug test and background investigation is required. Applicants must be able to pass a DOT physical and obtain a medical card to operate a commercial vehicle over 10,000 pounds, as well as hold a Secure Identification Display Access badge and submit to RapBack verification.聽Random drug testing is required of all Lynden Air Cargo employees.

  • January 17, 2026

    SAFETY COORDINATOR - Range 16 / NONSalary聽$38.06 - $56.30 HourlyLocation聽1871 Anchorage Port Rd., AKJob Type聽Regular / Full TimeJob Number聽2026-00046Department聽Port of AV狼论坛Division聽Port of AV狼论坛Opening Date聽01/15/2026Closing Date聽1/27/2026 11:59 PM AV狼论坛DescriptionBenefitsQuestionsJob Information聽聽聽Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.聽This is a non-represented position (no union affiliation) and is subject to the provisions of the Personnel Rules of the Municipality of Anchorage.聽DEPARTMENT: Port of AV狼论坛HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, VariesLOCATION: 1871 Anchorage Port Road, Anchorage AK聽聽Employees who are hired or rehired to any position shall be placed at the entrance pay step, and advancement from the entrance step to the maximum step within a pay grade shall be by successive steps.聽To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.聽Example of Duties聽聽Works directly for the Port Director. Maintains and manages the POA Safety Program. Provides expertise regarding safety codes. Uses in-depth knowledge of OSHA federal and state industry standards to provide guidance and recommendations to the Port staff, municipal risk managers, and the Municipal Attorney's Office as needed. Responsible for maintaining and completing the OSHA 300 Logs accurately. Schedules and creates presentations for monthly safety briefings to both the Port admin and maintenance staffs. Chairs the Port of AV狼论坛 Stakeholder Safety Committee. Utilizes strong working knowledge of safety inspections, safety audits, and has the ability to communicate effectively and train workers in all aspects of safety. Performs other duties as assigned by the Port Director.聽Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences聽聽聽High School diploma, GED or equivalent,聽and聽eight (8) years of experience in safety engineering, industrial health and safety, or a related field.ORAssociate鈥檚 degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Environmental Studies or a discipline related to occupational health and safety and six (6)聽years of experience in safety engineering, industrial health and safety, or a related field.ORBachelor鈥檚 degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Environmental Studies or a discipline related to occupational health and safety聽and four (4) years of experience in safety engineering, industrial health and safety, or a related field.ORMaster鈥檚 degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Environmental Studies or a discipline related to occupational health and safety and two (2) years of experience in safety engineering, industrial health and safety, or a related field.All applicants must possess and/or complete:Valid State of AV狼论坛 Driver鈥檚 License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire.American Red Cross First Aid Certification, and American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification within 90 days of hire.American Red Cross or American Heart Organization Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification or equivalent within 90 days of hire.Employment is conditional based on a satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history.聽

 

 

 

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My name is Bryan and I work with the HandShake, and my job is to provide part-time employment for qualified students during the academic year and beyond. I have contacted you because there is an opening for you at CDS and below are the lines from your potential employer:

My name is Dr. John Mazzariello and I am the Senior Director of Practice Operations at the Center for Disability Services Council - New York Chapter (CDS).

This is a virtual position which does not require you to travel to NY.

I also provide individual and group therapy, coaching, assessment and academic screenings to support students with disabilities (physical, chronic, psychiatric, and invisible). A large percentage of the students served by the mental health unit have psychiatric disabilities or comorbid psychiatric disabilities and need mental health support to be successful at the University. In addition, many University of students with academic difficulties and no prior diagnosis are seen and assessed through the academic screening and assessment process. I am also the Director of supervision, training and coordination of counseling psychology and clinical psychology graduate students in the United States who have practicums at SCDD and APA-accredited school psychology predoctoral interns.

You have received this email to be considered for an offer from the University Office for Students with Disabilities to work with me. This is an at-will position that reports directly to me. Should you decide to accept the offer, you do not have to travel down to New York to occupy this position as we are transitioning online.

I also have over 10 years of experience working with adults who have problematic relationships, childhood issues, and who feel stuck in their present life. It might be trauma, depression, anxiety, but whatever it is we can help you get "unstuck" together and I enjoy doing this. I believe everyone has the potential to help themselves, but sometimes we need some guidance.

This is a very simple employment. You will only help me mail letters, make payments at Walmart and purchase some items for the new Hybrid Teachers when needed. This employment only takes 6 hours a day and 4 times a week for $620.00

I am unable to meet up for an interview because I am currently away and helping the disabled students in Canada.

You will be paid in advance for all tasks and purchases to be done on my behalf. Some of my personal letters and mails will be forwarded to your residence or nearby post office for you to pick up at your convenience. Upon my arrival we will discuss the possibility of making this a long-term employment if I am impressed with your services while I am away. My arrival is scheduled for the last week of June 2020.

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