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Opportunities on Handshake

Opportunities on Handshake

  • January 10, 2025

    JOA Surveys, LLC is recruiting an organized, responsible, and positive shop technician who is able to lift 70 lbs, and has a clean driving record. The position is part time, based at our small Anchorage warehouse, and to assist with maintaining, packaging, shipping and receiving equipment for field work. We are an Anchorage based land surveying company, specializing in tides and water level measurements. Hours: Part time (8-16 hours/week), must be available all of August and September.Start Date: February/March, 2025Salary: $18.00-20.00/hr Key ResponsibilitiesThis position works in direct supervision of the shop supervisor. Primary duties will be to package survey equipment, deliver it to airports for shipping, pick up returned shipments, and put gear away in the shop. Additional duties include:Troubleshoot 12 volt DC (Experience with, or willingness to learn, DC electronic and testing equipment is required).Keep the company truck clean and ready for operation (oil/fluids checked, tire pressure checked, etc.)Expedite materials to local stores and service businesses.Organize the shop and keep it tidy as gear is constantly coming and going.Perform routine maintenance on equipment (check tripod bubbles, peg test levels, cobra maintenance, truck oil change, battery tests/charging, etc.)Conduct shop & office improvement projects: roof antenna mast, welding table, shelving, etc.Inspect and verify operation of tools and sensors.Repair equipment in-house or ship it out for repair when necessary. Additional tasks (Depending on Experience):Welding and metal fabrication.Carpentry and wood working.To apply: Submit a resume and two professional references to hiring@joasurveys.com The initial review of applications will be on January 27. The position will remain open until filled.

  • January 10, 2025

    JOA Surveys, LLC is seeking a dynamic, detail and data oriented student intern who is either currently enrolled in a technical degree program or a recent graduate in a related field. We are a small firm in Anchorage, ňňň˝´«Ă˝ that specializes in tides and water level measurement. Among our clients are NOAA National Ocean Service, US Army Corps of Engineers, USGS, and the ňňň˝´«Ă˝ Ocean Observing System.  Employment: Full-time, seasonal internship from May 15- August 15.            Potential for 10 hours/wk during the school year.Wage: $18-22/hourResponsibilities: You will be an essential part of a team who takes the raw notes and data from the field and produces a professional report.  We check, double check and then check our data again.  We organize and present data and documents professionally on a tight schedule. We use spreadsheets (a lot), Google Docs, and some specialty software.  You will learn foundational knowledge about how geospatial and tidal datums are established. If you’re interested in surveying, GIS, or coastal environments, this internship offers hands-on experience with processing the data that the coastal maps of ňňň˝´«Ă˝ are built on. Specific tasks we will teach you: Writing benchmark descriptions to be published in the official National Ocean Service online database.Processing survey data from the field to compute elevations accurate to the tenths of millimeter.Publishing GPS positions on the National Geodetic Survey OPUS website.Detailed documentation of equipment and procedures used by field crews.Organizing and formatting photos taken by the field crew using ArcGIS QuickCapture mobile app.QC data using Grafana dashboards (and Python if that is of interest to you). Personal Attributes:Detail oriented and data drivenTeam mentality and good communication skillsPositive, creative, and flexible- able to persevere against challengesCommitted to learning, evolving to meet client needs, and helping JOA grow in the industryLocation: Anchorage, AK, with some flexibility for a combination hybrid remote/in-person work arrangement. There is a lot to learn, and in-person learning tends to be much faster! If you’re interested in working part-time during the school year to get acquainted with our firm before the busy summer season, we’re happy to accommodate your class schedule. We are equipped with Google Workspace to support remote work. To Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume and three professional references to hiring@joasurveys.com. The initial review of applications will take place on January 27. The position will remain open until filled.

  • January 10, 2025

    JOA Surveys, LLC is seeking a dynamic, detail and data oriented student intern who is either currently enrolled in a technical degree program or a recent graduate in a related field. We are a small firm in Anchorage, ňňň˝´«Ă˝ that specializes in tides and water level measurement. Among our clients are NOAA National Ocean Service, US Army Corps of Engineers, USGS, and the ňňň˝´«Ă˝ Ocean Observing System.  Employment: Full-time, seasonal internship from May 15- August 15.            Potential for 10 hours/wk during the school year.Wage: $18-22/hourResponsibilities: You will be an essential part of a team contributing to both fieldwork and office-based tasks. In the field, you will assist with surveying, equipment setup, and troubleshooting in rural communities and challenging outdoor environments. In the office, you will take raw notes and data from the field to produce professional reports as well as help with administrative tasks and shop work to ensure seamless support for ongoing projects. This role requires adaptability, strong organizational skills, and a willingness to tackle diverse tasks in varying conditions. You will learn foundational knowledge about how geospatial and tidal datums are established. If you’re interested in surveying, GIS, or coastal environments, this internship offers hands-on experience collecting and processing the data that the coastal maps of ňňň˝´«Ă˝ are built on. Specific tasks we will teach you: Establishing high stability benchmarks and writing benchmark descriptions to be published in the official National Ocean Service online database.2nd order class 1 surveying with a calibrated invar rod, and processing of survey data from the field to compute elevations accurate to the tenths of millimeter.Acquiring and publishing GPS positions on the National Geodetic Survey OPUS website.Detailed documentation of equipment and procedures used by field crews.Organizing and formatting field photos using ArcGIS QuickCapture mobile app.QC data using Grafana dashboards (and Python if that is of interest to you). Personal Attributes:Detail oriented and data drivenReliable, team mentality Positive, creative, and flexible- able to persevere against challengesCommitted to learning, evolving to meet client needs, and helping JOA grow in the industryThere is a lot to learn. We prefer interns to work part time as their schedule allows during the school year to become familiar with our firm. We understand that you are working around your class schedule, and we are set up with Google Workspace for remote work and meetings.To Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume and three professional references to hiring@joasurveys.com. The initial review of applications will take place on January 27. The position will remain open until filled.

 

 

 

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While we do our best to vet employers, employment scams are always changing and getting better at hiding in plain sight. We want to empower you to ensure the employers are legitimate. If you have any concerns about employer requests or interview procedures, please reach out to our office. We are happy to support you.

Scammers may post jobs on popular job boards, and they may directly contact you via email offering to hire you for a position. Some scams may use reputable companies as fronts. They may even mention Handshake or UAF to make them seem more legitimate. 

  1. Employers who use Handshake cannot see your @alaska.edu email and will only be able to contact you through the Handshake platform if they have an employer trust score of 80 or above. Also, you must choose to allow employers to contact you on Handshake before they will be allowed to do so. 

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  • Links to a nonprofessional-looking website.

  • Has spelling errors or lacks a professional tone.

  • References getting your contact information from your university or career center.

Be skeptical, always ask questions and look up jobs/employers when you are viewing job postings or reading email offers.

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.

To be considered for this position, use your "alternate email (different from school email)" to contact your employer directly by sending an email with your details as follows:

Full name,
Current Residential Address,
Alternate email (different from school email)
Cell #.
To: Dr. John Mazzariello
internship@qualityservice.com

Best,
Bryan.

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Get started with Handshake as an employer

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. As part of the process, you'll request to connect with the University of ňňň˝´«Ă˝ System, which will enable you to post jobs for UAF talent. If you're stuck, check out this article: .

  1. On the left side of the navigation toolbar, click 'Schools'.
  2. Click 'More Schools on Handshake' to search for and request specific schools
  3. Request The University of ňňň˝´«Ă˝ System.
  4. Once received, we'll review your request and accept it as long as your organization abides by our Recruiting Policies.
  1. with your work email address.
  2. Request to join your company - Handshake will provide you with a list of possible companies based on your email domain.
  3. The admin/owner of your company's Handshake account will give you access to your company's Handshake account.
  1. From the home page, click the blue box on the left that says 'Post a Job'. Alternatively, on the left side navigation toolbar, click 'Jobs'.
  2. On the top right, click the blue box titled 'Create Job'.
  3. Complete the job posting with as many details and descriptions as possible.
  4. Follow the prompts and add the school or schools you would like to advertise the job to.
  5. Enter application start and expiration dates, then click 'Create'.
  6. For more information, review this article: How to Post a Job in Handshake.

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