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Hi listers,

I thought that some of you might be interested in this information.
Eddie

The current issue of eSight's Job Alert contains 31 job listings.  Including
16 positions at the US Dept of Labor that will have a major impact in the
national Disability employment policy.

Beginning of newsletter.

June 7, 2002
Volume 2, Issue 17


 Editor's note: For this eSight Job Alert, we have done
away with the table of contents due to the length of this
newsletter, because it was felt that it might hindrance
instead of a help.

 You can still move from posting to different posting by
doing a search for the star "*" symbol. There are 31 job
postings today, including 16 job openings from Washington DC.
Some of these jobs have similar titles, however they have
unique Announcement Numbers and are actually different
job postings.

 Again, I would like to ask you that if you got a job
because of our newsletter, to please let us know.

 Good luck!


 Job Postings ============

 *1. Supervisory Research Analyst
Announcment No: ODEP 02-068
Duty Station:Washington DC Metro Area
Opening Date: 06/03/2002
Closing Date: 6/18/2002

 Description

 This position resides in the Office of Policy
and Research.

 Directs research and program evaluation functions
as they relate to the employment of people with
disabilities to include the design and conduct of
studies to determine the effectiveness of grants
and contracts, validate best practices, identify
issues and trends, engage in statistical data
development and analysis, and provide input into
policy development functions. Develops program plans
and budget estimates for the Research and Evaluation
Team. Manages the activities and functions of the Team.
Establishes work groups, defines short-term and long-range
objectives and goals, monitors projects and programs
to ensure that deadlines and goals are achieved.
Develops performance standards for subordinates and
evaluates staff performance. Executes action to ensure
effective and efficient program implementation and
compliance with performance standards. Represents the
Office or Department and establishes and maintains
extensive contacts with constituencies, advocacy
groups, educational institutions, research organizations,
etc., to promote the mission of ODEP.

 Additional information at http://www.esight.org/index.cfm?x=740


 *2. Supervisory Program Manager
Announcment No: ODEP 02-071
Duty Station: Washington DC Metro Area
Opening Date: 06/03/2002
Closing Date: 6/18/2002

 Description

 This position resides in the Office of Operations,
Division of Education and Outreach.

 Supervises nationwide public information programs;
the maintenance of constituency and stakeholder
relations; outreach activities and events; message
development, strategy, and execution; information
and referral functions; technical support to advisory
councils; and Web-development and maintenance systems.
Develops program plans and budget estimates for
Division programs. Manages the activities and functions
of the Division. Establishes work groups or teams,
defines short-term and long-range objectives and goals,
monitors projects and programs to ensure that deadlines
and goals are achieved. Develops performance standards
for subordinates and evaluates staff performance.
Executes action to ensure effective and efficient
program implementation and compliance with the
performance standards. Represents the Office or
Department and establishes and maintains extensive
contacts with constituencies, advocacy groups, the
news media, employers, professional associations, etc.
to inform the public and promote the mission of ODEP.

 Additional information at http://www.esight.org/index.cfm?x=741


 *3. Supervisory Program Manager
Announcment No: ODEP 02-076
Duty Station: Washington DC Metro Area
Opening Date: 06/03/2002
Closing Date: 6/18/2002

 Description

 This position resides in the Office of Operations,
Division of Strategic Planning and Budget.

 Supervises the strategic planning and operations
coordination activities for ODEP; the development
and maintenance of the information technology
infrastructure; and the management support functions
(procurement, budget, human resources, etc.)
Leads and coordinates the organization's strategic
program and operations planning processes; the
implementation of financial management controls and
budget tracking systems; and the provision of guidance
to ODEP managers in these areas. Ensures ODEP's
conformance to the requirements of the performance
standards. Organizes and assigns programs and functions
to Division staff; establishes goals, objectives,
and performance standards for subordinates; evaluates
Division staff, recommends personnel actions. Monitors
Division activities, identifies and resolves problems.
Reviews and approves work products and ensures that
deadlines are met. Represents the Office or Department
in dealings with officials within and outside of DOL.
Ensures that DOL administrative staff understands
the needs of ODEP, and that required services are
provided.

 Additional information at http://www.esight.org/index.cfm?x=755


 *4. Supervisory Policy Advisor
Announcment No: ODEP 02-064 A2
Duty Station: Washington DC Metro Area
Opening Date: 06/03/2002
Closing Date: 6/18/2002

 Description

 This position resides in the Office of Policy
and Research.

 Supervises the work of a formal policy team formed
to conduct cross-cutting policy development projects
designed to increase the employment of people with
disabilities. Develops program plans and budgets;
organizes and assigns projects to team staff;
establishes program objectives and performance
standards for the team; monitors team projects to
ensure that deadlines and goals have been achieved;
evaluates staff performance; recommends personnel actions;
executes action to ensure effective and efficient
program implementation and compliance with performance
standards. Represents the Office or Department with
officials within and outside of DOL, advocacy groups,
State and local agencies, educational institutions,
professional organizations to coordinate work and
further the goals and mission of ODEP.

 Additional information at http://www.esight.org/index.cfm?x=742


 *5. Research Analyst
Announcment No: ODEP 02-070
Duty Station: Washington DC Metro Area
Opening Date: 06/03/2002
Closing Date: 6/18/2002

 Description

 This position resides in the Office of Policy
and Research.

 Conceives projects and studies in the areas of
program evaluation, performance measurement and
research related to the employment of people with
disabilities, develops project plans and proposals
for review and approval. Plans and conducts research
and analytical studies designed to provide data and
information to better understand the economic,
social, and cultural factors that impact people
with disabilities, prepares relevant reports, analyses,
findings and recommendations for use by policy
development staff. Plans and conducts program
evaluation projects or studies to determine the
effectiveness of grants and contracts, validates
best practices, identify issues and trends;
prepares appropriate reports and analyses for use
of policy development staff. Serves as a member of
policy teams formed to conduct cross-cutting policy
development programs. Contributes ideas, suggestions,
and strategies to enhance the achievement of team goals.
Conducts and completes varied assignment within
established time-frames.

 Additional information at http://www.esight.org/index.cfm?x=743


 *6. Program Specialist
Announcment No: ODEP 02-080
Duty Station: Washington DC Metro Area
Opening Date: 06/03/2002
Closing Date: 6/18/2002

 Description

 This position resides in the Office of Operations,
Division of Strategic Planning and Budget.

 Assists managers in strategic program planning,
developing performance management systems, preparing
budget estimates and justifications, and ensuring
compliance with the relevant performance management
systems. Develops and maintains financial management
and tracking systems for monitoring expenditures and
ensuring internal financial controls. Prepares special
reports, analyses, budget justifications and related
documents for use in DOL budget clearance and approval
processes and OMB and Congressional hearings. Conducts
organizational analysis and program evaluation studies
to determine program effectiveness and efficiency;
prepares reports to improve procedures and operations.

 Additional information at http://www.esight.org/index.cfm?x=744


 *7. Program Analyst
Announcment No: ODEP 02-075
Duty Station: Washington DC Metro Area
Opening Date: 06/03/2002
losing Date: 6/18/2002

 Description

 This position resides in the Office of Operations,
Division of Education and Outreach.

 Assists managers in program planning, developing
outreach and educational systems, preparing public
awareness information and provides support to the Policy
Division, as assigned. Develops and maintains tools
and tracking systems for monitoring effectiveness and
ensuring program management support. Prepares special
reports, creation of outreach documents for use in ODEP
educational programs and liaisons with other parts of
the Department in cross-cutting projects and plans.
Conducts analysis and program evaluation studies to
determine program effectiveness and efficiency, prepares
reports to improve outreach and educational programs.

 Additional information at http://www.esight.org/index.cfm?x=745


 *8. Program Analyst
Announcment No: ODEP 02-079
Duty Station: Washington DC Metro Area
Opening Date: 06/03/2002
losing Date: 6/18/2002

 Description

 This position resides in the Office of Operations,
Division of Strategic Planning and Budget.

 Assists managers in strategic program planning,
developing performance management systems, preparing
budget estimates and justifications, and ensuring
compliance with the relevant performance management
systems. Develops and maintains financial management
and tracking systems for monitoring expenditures
and ensuring internal financial controls. Prepares
special reports, analyses, budget justifications
and related documents for use in DOL budget clearance
and approval processes and OMB and Congressional
hearings. Conducts organizational analysis and
program evaluation studies to determine program
effectiveness and efficiency; prepares reports to
improve procedures and operations.

 Additional information at http://www.esight.org/index.cfm?x=746


 *9. Policy Advisor
Announcment No: ODEP 02-065 A2
Duty Station: Washington DC Metro Area
Opening Date: 06/03/2002
Closing Date: 6/18/2002

 Description

 This position resides in the Office of Policy
and Research.

 Maintains a constant awareness of developments
and issues relating to the employment of individuals
with disabilities through self-initiated efforts and
contacts with nationally recognized experts, advocacy
groups, officials in other Federal, State and local
agencies concerned with disability issues. Provides
in-depth analysis of specific issues or problems
related to the employment of people with disabilities;
prepares program proposals for further development
by the Office for higher-level consideration. Plans,
conducts, and coordinates assigned studies, projects
or program segments relating to the policy development
functions of the Office. Develops or prepares critical
assessments and results of policy studies; presents
analyses, program proposals, and recommendations for
broader application or nationwide implementation.

 Additional information at http://www.esight.org/index.cfm?x=747


 *10. Policy Advisor
Announcment No: ODEP 02-066
Duty Station: Washington DC Metro Area
Opening Date: 06/03/2002
Closing Date: 6/18/2002

 Description

 This position resides in the Office of Policy
and Research.

 Initiates contacts and interacts with customers of
the service systems that serve individuals with
disabilities, their advocates, consultants and
experts to obtain information on national policy
issues and concerns. Analyzes outside recommendations
and options for policy change, develops appropriate
reports, analyses, decision papers and policy
recommendations for higher level review. Serves
as a member of a policy development team, plans
and conducts projects and studies relevant to
overall team objectives. Provides technical support
to senior level staff in the analysis of proposed
legislation, regulations, policy options and changes;
and evaluates the effect and feasibility of
legislative proposals on services/systems available
to individuals with disabilities.

 Additional information at http://www.esight.org/index.cfm?x=748


 *11. Policy Advisor
Announcment No: ODEP 02-067
Duty Station: Washington DC Metro Area
Opening Date: 06/03/2002
Closing Date: 6/18/2002

 Description

 This position resides in the Office of Policy
and Research.

 Initiates contacts and interacts with customers
of the service systems that serve individuals with
disabilities, their advocates, consultants and experts
to obtain information on national policy issues and
concerns. Analyzes outside recommendations and options
for policy change, develops appropriate reports,
analyses, decision papers and policy recommendations
for higher level review. Serves as a member of a
policy development team, plans and conducts projects
and studies relevant to overall team objectives.
Provides technical support to senior level staff in
the analysis of proposed legislation, regulations,
policy options and changes; and evaluates the effect
and feasibility of legislative proposals on services/systems
available to individuals with disabilities.

 Additional information at http://www.esight.org/index.cfm?x=749


 *12. Senior Economist
Announcment No: ODEP 02-069
Duty Station: Washington DC Metro Area
Opening Date: 06/03/2002
Closing Date: 6/18/2002

 Description

 This position resides in the Office of Policy
and Research.

 Conceives and conducts research projects and
initiatives which provide in-depth information on
issues on national significance and critical to the
disability employment policy program. Plans and conducts
activities to develop performance measures, evaluate
present and experimental disability employment programs,
validate best practices, provide data and information
to executive level staff and ensure compliance with
the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA).
Provides expertise and advice on results of research
studies and program evaluations that form the basis
for policy decisions and program development efforts.
Represents the Office and/or the Department with
research within and outside DOL, research organizations,
educational institutions, etc. to provide or obtain
data and information related to disability employment
issues, establish joint research efforts and encourage
research which would be beneficial to ODEP.

 Additional information at http://www.esight.org/index.cfm?x=750


 *13. Business Development Specialist
Announcment No: ODEP 02-073
Duty Station: Washington DC Metro Area
Opening Date: 06/03/2002
Closing Date: 6/18/2002

 Description

 This position resides in the Office of Operations,
Division of Education and Outreach.

 Develops and coordinates programs to establish
public/private sector efforts for the employment of
people with disabilities. Identifies strategies that
may be used by employers, labor unions, Federal and
State agencies to increase employment opportunities
for people with disabilities. Represents the Department
in the establishment of working relationships with
private-sector employers to develop and evaluate
effective corporate programs.

 Additional information at http://www.esight.org/index.cfm?x=751


 *14.  Business Development Specialist
Announcment No: ODEP 02-072
Duty Station: Washington DC Metro Area
Opening Date: 06/03/2002
Closing Date: 6/18/2002

 This position resides in the Office of Operations,
Division of Education and Outreach.

 Develops and coordinates programs to establish
public/private sector efforts for the employment
of people with disabilities. Identifies strategies
that may be used by employers, labor unions,
Federal and State agencies to increase employment
opportunities for people with disabilities.
Represents the Department in the establishment of
working relationships with private-sector employers
to develop effective corporate programs.

 Additional information at http://www.esight.org/index.cfm?x=752


 *15. Information Technology Specialist
Announcment No: ODEP 02-078
Duty Station: Washington DC Metro Area
Opening Date: 06/03/2002
Closing Date: 6/18/2002

 Description

 This position resides in the Office of Operations,
Division of Strategic Planning and Budget.

 Maintains an in-depth knowledge of new
technologies in assigned I.T. specialty and
applicable guidelines, regulations, policies and
mandates. Researches and evaluates state-of-the-art
technologies for potential application to ODEP programs.
Develops IT proposals and budget estimates for
consideration by higher-level staff. Develops,
conducts, and coordinates the implementation of
IT systems and projects in support of ODEP operations.
Evaluates ongoing IT activities to determine if
modifications are necessary, and to ensure compliance
with DOL and Federal IT standards. Works cooperatively
with ODEP staff in designing IT projects to meet
ODEP program needs and to increase or enhance services
to the public. Participates with DOL IT staff in
developing DOL-wide standards and procedures to
implement DOL-wide systems and projects.

 Additional information at http://www.esight.org/index.cfm?x=753


 *16. Information Technology Specialist
Announcment No: ODEP 02-077
Duty Station: Washington DC Metro Area
Opening Date: 06/03/2002
Closing Date: 6/18/2002

 Description

 This position resides in the Office of Operations,
Division of Strategic Planning and Budget.

 Researches and analyzes new developments and
advanced technologies to determine application
to systems and programs of ODEP. Develops IT proposals,
plans, and resource requirements that support the
operations of ODEP. Develops annual and long-range
budgets; manages the IT budget for the organization.
Serves as the organization's Information Technology
expert and provides advice, guidance, and recommendations
to higher-level staff. Plans, conducts, and coordinates
IT projects and activities for the office based on
program needs. Represents ODEP with staff in DOL's
Information Technology Center; and coordinates IT
activities with appropriate DOL offices. Ensures
that the needs and operations of ODEP are considered
in developing DOL-wide projects, policies, procedures, etc.

 Additional information at http://www.esight.org/index.cfm?x=754


 *17. Credit Analyst Commercial Banking
Location: US-NY-New York
Date Posted: 06/07/02

 Description

 International Financial institution seeks experienced
Credit Analyst for its Middle Market Commercial
accounts. Will develop and analyze credit and financial
information of customers and prepare credit proposals
for more complex or larger loans. May make approval/decline
recommendations consistent with Company standards.
Company offers excellent career development and benefits.
Midtown location.

 More information at: http://www.esight.org/index.cfm?x=756


 *18. Legal Secretary Labor Relations Entertainment
Location: US-NY-New York

 Description

 NYC based sports and entertainment group seeks a
legal secretary to assist dynamic Legal Counsel.
Area of expertise is labor relations. Will create
legal documents, manage calendar, special projects.
Company offers great benefits and perks.

More information at: http://www.esight.org/index.cfm?x=736


*19. Media Supervisor Ethnic Market
Location: US-MI-Detroit

 Description

 Prestigious global advertising agency seeks an
experienced Media Supervisor for its ethnic/diversity
marketing goup...will create media strategy and target
branding initiatives. Will carry out the objectives,
strategies, and tactics of all media plans as developed
by the Associate Media Director. Will supervise media
planners in executing approved media plans and organize
task assignments, supervise statistical evaluations,
media analyses and all

More information at: http://www.esight.org/index.cfm?x=685


*20. Entry Level Positions
Location: US-NY-New York

 Description

 Top NYC companies have openings for either permanent
or temporary-to-permanent positions in the fields of
law, advertising, human resources, publishing. Companies
offer great career potential and excellent benefits.

More information at: http://www.esight.org/index.cfm?x=686


*21 Collections Manager Legal
Location: US-NY-New York

 Description

 Top tier NYC law firm seeks an experienced Collections
Manager to create and manage an in-house collections dept.
Will establish protocols, procedures for the collection
of A/R from corporate accounts. This is a hands-on position
until support staff is hired. Collections Manager will
ensure expeditious payment of outstanding A/R from
corporate accounts. Create reports for CFO.  This is an
excellent opportunity to create a dept. from a clean slate!
Firm offers excellent benefits and compensation package
including bonus.

 More information at: http://www.esight.org/index.cfm?x=737


 *22. Call Center Representative
Location: US-NY-Spring Valley

 Description

 Major service company to NYS seeks Call Center
Representatives for its Spring Valley, NY office.
These are hourly positions, with the opportunity to
become a permanent employee. All shifts available
between 6:45AM-4:15PM, 8AM-5PM, 8:45AM-5:45PM, 10AM-7PM.
Two Saturdays per month required with a day off during
the week. Schedules are given 2 weeks ahead. Will
use computer to pull information from system
 will train), answer heavy volume of calls regarding
client accounts.

More information at: http://www.esight.org/index.cfm?x=738


*23. Clinical Trials Liaison Field Monitor Pharmaceutical
Location: US-NY-other locations as well

 Description

 Major Pharmaceutical Corp. seeks experienced
Clinical Trial Liaisons for several geographic
locations. Will function as a home-based monitor
who is responsible for the identification, selection,
initiation, routine monitoring and closeout of
investigational trial sites in one or more programs.
Accountable for the site management and data quality
of each site. Will develop a rapport with potential
investigators representing different medicl specialties
to facilitate the placement of future research studies
at institutions and medical centers, review clinical
data to insure accuracy, completion and integrity of
data, write protocol case supports, etc.

 More information at: http://www.esight.org/index.cfm?x=705


*24. Statewide Program Coordinator For Blind/Visually Impaired
(Child and Family Program)
Location: US-Washington-Seattle-Rainier Valley

 Description

 Responsible for assisting in the planning,
coordination and provision of sound service delivery
practices of the Department's program for blind and
visually impaired children, and their families. Seeks
to identify children at the earliest possible age and
assist parents through the provision of information
as well as referral to public and private entities
that will address the child's developmental and
educational needs. Provides direct consultative
services to blind children and their families.
Assists in the facilitation of a variety of Child &
Family program projects, including, but not limited
to, direct instruction of students in summer programs
offering career education, work experience and
college preparation.

 More information at: http://www.esight.org/index.cfm?x=706


*25. Legal Assistants / Paralegals
Location: US-NY-New York

 Description

 Top-tier NYC law firm seeks both experienced
and entry level candidates for paralegal positions
in all departments(corporate, litigation, trade,
bankruptcy, intellectual property, immigration,
commercial real estate, etc.) Will handle projects
and research. Great opportunity!! Entry level will
learn about law profession and make money for law
school! Firms offer great benefits and corporate culture.

 More information at: http://www.esight.org/index.cfm?x=678


*26.  Art Director Catalog Publishing
Location: US-NY-Mineola

 Description

 Publishing/Marketing corp. seeks an Art Director
for its Nassau County location (One block from LIRR.
You'll be responsible for designing monthly catalogs.
Responsible for both feature and department design.
Company has great corporate culture, excellent benefits
including gym, tuition, summer Fridays, 3 weeks vacation, etc.

More information at: http://www.esight.org/index.cfm?x=679


*27. Advertising Media Planners
Location: US-MI-Detroit

 Description

 International advertising/media agency seeks a media
planner with either internships or full time experience
for its national and local advertising programs.  Planner
will assist in the development of strategic planning for
the top clients. Will serve as key contact for development
of competitive analysis and brand's target identification.
Will develop and write concise agency point-of -view
documents for media and sponsorship opportunities.

More information at: http://www.esight.org/index.cfm?x=680

 *28. Book /Print Production (Manufacturing)Associate
Location: US-NY-Mineola

 Description

 Direct marketing/publishing corp seeks a Production
Associate that will provide support in all aspects
of producing and/or procuring books for offer. General
responsibilities include reserving and ordering paper
for the printing of our titles, negotiating with publishers,
estimating costs for the Inventory department, pre-scheduling
orders with our vendors,issuing purchase orders to our
vendors, coordinating schedules with our printers for
delivery of our titles to the warehouse, and confirming
all goods receipt in our warehouse. Company offers great
career development and benefits including gym, tuition,
profit sharing, etc. summer Fridays,lots of perks.

More information at: http://www.esight.org/index.cfm?x=681

*29. Public Relations VP Group Manager Healthcare
Location: US-NY-New York

 Description

 International public relations agency seeks a
Group Manager to be responsible for Healthcare Practice
group consisting of 15 professionals. Will oversee four
major pharmaceutical clients covering areas of cardiology,
arthritis, glaucoma,etc. GM will serve as senior agency
contact to client regarding client relations and strategy,
have overall financial responsibility for accounts. Will
participate in senior management group that oversees
strategies and implementation of new business, policies
and financial. Overall management of staff to include
mentoring, motivation, development.

 More information at: http://www.esight.org/index.cfm?x=682


 *30. Executive Assistants
Location: US-NY-New York

 Description

 Long and short-term assignments with top international
banking institution located midtown. Support top
executives in International Private Banking. Will
liaise with all levels of on executive floor, coordinate
meetings, arrange travel, create expense reports, handle
confidential information. Great company to work for...always
possibility for a permanent position.

More information at: http://www.esight.org/index.cfm?x=688


 *31. Technology Consultant
Location: US-NY-New York

 Description:

 The Fund for the City of New York is looking for
consultants to work on various LAN/WAN technology
projects at nonprofit organizations throughout New York City.

 More information at: http://www.esight.org/index.cfm?x=690



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