Tempting though it may be to assume that paleography is related to paleontology, all the fields share is the prefix paleo, meaning old. In paleography’s case, that old refers to old writing. And if you’ve ever seen a Gothic manuscript—those exquisite medieval works in which each letter looks nearly indistinguishable […]
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Want a new journalism job? ‘Crawl’ your resume first
This column originally appeared in The Cohort, Poynter’s newsletter by and for women in media. Subscribe here to join the community. When I applied to Poynter, my resume only included three years of the newsroom experience I actually had, and it was complete with sections like “Journalism + Impact,” “Thought […]
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Painter-Refinisher job with USAJobs | 42521843
Duties Summary This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Painting Branch. The incumbent serves as a Painter-Refinisher with the responsibility for refinishing doors, door frames, and other wood work as well as participating in Painter-Decorator projects involving historical colors, complex striping, designs and panel refinishing. Learn more […]
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Painter-Decorator job with USAJobs | 42463922
Duties Summary The position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief of Operations, Superintendent House Office Buildings, Assistant Superintendent Tenant Services Division, Painting Branch. The Painting Branch is seeking an experience journey-level Painter-Decorator. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Tour of duty is Day […]
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Painter-Refinisher job with USAJobs | 42410829
Duties Summary This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief of Operations, Superintendent, House Office Buildings, Assistant Superintendent, Tenant Services Division, Painting Branch, Painting Day/Night Section. The Painter-Refinisher is assigned the responsibility for refinishing doors, door frames, and other wood work as well as […]
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PLASTERER job with USAJobs | 42307238
Duties Summary You will serve as a PLASTERER in the INSTALLATIONS FACILITIES AND ENVIRONMENT DIVISION of MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities You will apply plaster to match with undamaged areas. You will mix all types of plastering material and coloring material. You will replace metal, […]
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PLASTERER job with USAJobs | 42272903
Duties Summary You will serve as a PLASTERER in the INSTALLATIONS FACILITIES AND ENVIRONMENT DIVISION of MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities You will apply plaster to match with undamaged areas. You will mix all types of plastering material and coloring material. You will replace metal, […]
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Job requirements to become a firefighter a high hurdle | News, Sports, Jobs
DAVE KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette Williamsport Bureau of Fire firefighters stretch hoses inside the Genetti Hotel recently during a training exercise. Trevor Lupp, who is one of Williamsport Bureau of Fire’s more recently hired firefighters, was 15 years old when he knew he wanted to make fire service his […]
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FTC offers tips on avoiding job scams
Scammers promise a job, but they only want your money and personal information 04/13/2021 Photo (c) Bill Hinton – Getty Images On the heels of a year in which many consumers lost their job, the Federal Trade Commission is warning consumers not to fall for job scams as they try […]
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6 Ways the Pandemic Has Changed the Job Market for Good
Change can be scary, but it can also be good — particularly if you plan ahead. As vaccines find their way into more arms and the number of COVID-19 cases decreases in some areas of the country, it’s natural to wonder what the world will look like once the coronavirus […]
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Maintenance Mechanic job with USAJobs
Duties Summary This position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Mid Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6), Richmond VA Medical Center (VAMC) in Engineering Service.Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Duties and responsibilities for this position include, but not limited to the following: […]
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Motor Vehicle Operator (Career Seasonal) job with USAJobs
Duties Summary This position is located at Assateague Island National Seashore (ASIS), in the Maintenance Division. This is a Permanent Career-Seasonal position and subject to release and recall procedures. You are guaranteed to work at least 6 months per year but not more than 50 weeks per year, with the […]
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VISUAL INFORMATION SPECIALIST *Temporary NTE 1 Year MBE 3 Years MBP* job with USAJobs
Duties Summary WHAT IS THE WAGE & INVESTMENT DIVISION? The Wage & Investment Division (W&I) serves about 122 million taxpayers who file upwards of 94 million returns each year. W&I provides high-quality taxpayer assistance, and enable taxpayers to transact and communicate electronically to file their returns and make payments. See […]
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ARCHITECT job with USAJobs | 41929784
Duties Summary We are committed to: Teamwork: Partnering at all levels and across organizational boundaries for mission accomplishment. Integrity: Adherence to the highest legal and ethical principles in our responsibilities. Excellence: Unrivaled defense intelligence expertise. Service: Putting the welfare of the Nation and commitment to our mission before oneself. Learn […]
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ARCHITECT job with USAJobs | 41885375
Duties Summary We are committed to: Teamwork: Partnering at all levels and across organizational boundaries for mission accomplishment. Integrity: Adherence to the highest legal and ethical principles in our responsibilities. Excellence: Unrivaled defense intelligence expertise. Service: Putting the welfare of the Nation and commitment to our mission before oneself. Learn […]
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This Boston-area home inspector has a popular Instagram account about the head-scratching things he encounters on the job
“We looked at this thing and then we both looked at each other,” said Brock, owner of Boston Home Inspectors. “I just shrugged my shoulders and said, ‘We’ll leave it at TRX.’” From the humorous and bizarre to the downright unbelievable, for years Brock has been capturing images of surprising […]
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Maintenance Worker job with USAJobs
Duties Summary A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay. […]
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Social Worker job with USAJobs
Duties Summary The VAMHCS Primary Care Senior Social Worker Provides social work services at the Eastern Baltimore Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC). The incumbent is a member of the health care team and access and treat the psychosocial problems that impact on the ability of the veteran to make adjustments […]
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OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Countries roll out 2030 Paris Accord goals amid US absence | Biden eyes new EPA picks as Nichols reportedly falls from favor | Kerry faces big job on climate, US credibility
HAPPY MONDAY! Welcome to Overnight Energy, The Hill’s roundup of the latest energy and environment news. Please send tips and comments to Rebecca Beitsch at [email protected]. Follow her on Twitter: @rebeccabeitsch. Reach Rachel Frazin at [email protected] or follow her on Twitter: @RachelFrazin. Signup for our newsletter and others HERE. SQUAD […]