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Recent Job Opportunities

Atmospheric Science Research Assistantships (posted 12/14/07)

 

JOB OPENING: Research Analyst  (posted 9/10/07)
 
The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) has an immediate job opening for a research analyst!  NCRC’s research department is expanding with lots of exciting projects in the immediate future!
 
NCRC, the nation’s economic justice trade association based in Washington, D.C, has over 600 community organization members dedicated to increasing access to loans, investments, and banking services for minority and low- and moderate-income communities.  NCRC seeks to strengthen the nation’s fair lending laws and the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), federal legislation requiring banks to meet the credit needs of low- and moderate-income neighborhoods.  NCRC also seeks to create partnerships among neighborhood non-profit organizations and lending institutions that develop affordable loan products for underserved communities.  NCRC works to support the efforts of its member organizations through training, research, and direct services.  NCRC serves as the voice for our members before federal, bank regulators, elected officials, and national media.
 
The Research Analyst must be committed to issues of economic justice, be skilled in data analysis, and possess good writing skills. 
 
Responsibilities include:
 
·        Analyzing data on lending activity.  The analyst must have the skills to use data analysis software and to develop and manage databases and spreadsheets.  Generic skill in using database programs is more important than specific knowledge of HMDA and CRA data on home and small business data.  Applicant must be proficient at analyzing significant quantities of data and enjoy quantitative analysis.
 
·        Contributing to research reports, articles, and policy papers.  The analyst will be asked to write research reports, articles, and will contribute to policy papers.  Solid writing skills necessary.  Other duties as assigned including working on proposals for funding and working on tasks related to NCRC’s annual conference.
 
Qualifications and Experience:
 
·        Computer skills.  Solid background in quantitative analysis and the capacity to use computer databases.   Proficiency with Excel.  Familiarity with other databases such as ARC GIS, SAS, SPSS, or Access a plus.
 
·        Academic background and practical experience in one or more of the following areas: economics, statistics, urban planning, political science, sociology, community organizations and neighborhood issues.
 
·        Ability to work and interact with diverse organizations and individuals.
 
·        A Bachelor’s degree is required.
 
Salary and Application Procedure:
 
Competitive salary, depends on experience. Excellent benefit package. Generous vacation.
NCRC is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to maintain a diverse work force and therefore does not discriminate on the basis of color, gender, faith, national origin, disability or age.
 
Applications (cover letter, resume and a short writing sample) are now being accepted. 
 
To apply, please send materials to Joshua Silver, Vice President of Research & Policy, NCRC, 727 15th St. NW, Suite 900, Washington DC 20005.  Fax (202) 628-9800, jsilver@ncrc.org.  Thank you. 

 

FAA Cartographer positions I , Silver Spring Maryland (posted 6/15/07)

 

FAA Cartographer positions II, Silver Spring Maryland (posted 6/15/07)

 

Mapping Technician position, Wake County, NC (posted 4/27/07)

 

PLANNER, Chesapeake Public Schools, Chesapeake, VA (posted 1/14/07)

 

Microwave Path Surveyor - Our company is looking for individuals that we can hire with a geography, GIS or mapping education. We are an engineering company that serves the wireless telecommunications sector. We will provide the specific training necessary to recent graduates with this type of degree and can offer a significant career track for individuals interested in pursuing a career in telecommunications. I currently have positions for 10 new hires. We feel that young people coming out of programs such as yours would make excellent candidates. Please feel free to call me to discuss more or recommend any of your students or graduate seniors to us. I’ve attached a typical job description for these positions. Feel free to pass it on to interested individuals. Sincerely, Marty Snyder 805-705-4446, CIC (Communication Infrastructure Corporation) (posted 12/29/06)

 

GIS Technician, Wilson County  (posted 11/7/06)