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Associate Commissioner (Associate Commissioner for Communications) - VID
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Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Commissioner for External Affairs, the Associate Commissioner for Communications will serve as the OGS Public Information Officer and is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and coordination of the agency's public information team and OGS digital team. This role is responsible for shaping the agency's internal and external communications, in alignment with OGS's strategic plan, and guiding the development of high impact messaging for external audiences, partners, and internal stakeholders. The incumbent will work closely with the Chief of Staff to coordinate the participation of agency leadership in external facing events and will work closely with operational units.
Specific duties of this role will include, but not be limited to, the following:
- Leadership & Management
- Oversee the Public Information Office at Office of General Services, reviewing and drafting internal and external communications concerning agency activities.
- Oversee the OGS Digital Team, managing the agency's website, intranet, digital publications, social media, and other multi-media platforms.
- Review operations and develop criteria for evaluating unit performance and goal attainment. Set standards for measuring the effectiveness of operations.
- Use data, analytics, and performance measurement to monitor key operations, determine program and initiative success, and promote a data-driven culture for assigned initiatives.
- Develop ongoing flow of agency information through the press, online tools, and internal communications.
- Advise on public relations and press strategy.
- Help coordinate agency response to emerging issues and crisis communication needs.
Content Development, Media & Public Relations
- Draft and review press releases, media statements, op-eds, Commissioner's correspondence, and reports to the Executive Chamber.
- Work with the Executive division to coordinate participation of leadership in public-facing events, including researching and vetting opportunities, drafting speeches or talking points, aligning messaging, staffing events, and facilitating follow-up work.
- Generate numerous positive news stories for agency initiatives.
- Manage media relations with local and national journalists and serve as agency spokesperson.
- Coordinate with business units to develop press, stakeholder outreach, and engagement strategies for announcements and major initiatives.
- Serve as the agency's Freedom of Information Act records officer.
- Manage and develop agency marketing materials including but not limited to trade show booths, brochures, flyers, PowerPoint presentations, signage, displays, social media toolkits, banners, posters and other materials.
- Manage strategic social media content development for multiple distinct social media accounts on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
- Manage special projects for OGS and other Executive agencies at the direction of the Commissioner, Chief of Staff, and Executive Deputy Commissioner.
- Duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors' degree and seven years' experience with public affairs and media relations. Substitutions: 11 years' experience with public affairs and media relations; associate degree and nine years' experience; A master's degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience.
Preferred qualifications:
Familiarity with New York State government.
Demonstrated political acumen and sound judgment.
Ability to prioritize multiple issues, take initiative, establish relationships, and gain a high-level understanding of the breadth of OGS' operations quickly.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills, and ability to distill complex concepts quickly, clearly, and concisely for a variety of audiences.
Excellent research, analysis, information organization, and record-keeping skills.
Thorough attention to detail and accuracy.
Solutions-oriented outlook, flexibility, creativity, intellectual curiosity, collaborative approach and comfort working across divisions in a fast-paced environment.
Experience working on public policy campaigns, event planning, and staffing events.
Proficiency in major Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
Experience with social media applications and best practices for government communications, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver's License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is preferred.
This position requires routine evening and weekend work. Travel may be required (approximately 20%), including during evening and weekends.
Note: In order to award the proper credit for work experience, resumes must include month and year for start and end dates. If any of this experience is less than full time you must indicate the average number of hours worked per week.
Electrical Commissioner - Project Engineer

Posted 14 days ago
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A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country's largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Description**
**Position Purpose:**
Project Engineer - Performs commissioning of electrical systems. Must be a self-motivated & energetic professional. Must have understanding of building electrical systems design & construction. Must have experience with commissioning process of electrical systems ranging in size, rating and complexity. The ideal candidate shall possess theoretical and practical knowledge in the commissioning, testing and troubleshooting of electrical systems and related controls. Candidate will be responsible for reviewing project information; executing daily field activities; maintaining project documentation; assisting the Senior Project Engineer; and providing guidance to associate project engineers. This role requires the candidate to have technical competency, organizational skills and is expected to work well in a team environment.
**Primary Duties/Responsibilities:**
+ Commission electrical distribution equipment and related controls, primarily in data center environments, including medium voltage systems.
+ Review system designs for compliance with client facility goals.
+ Assist with preparing plans and procedures for execution of the commissioning process.
+ Conduct commissioning activities from the design phase through the occupation phase, in accordance with client requirements and industry commissioning process best practices.
+ Attend factory testing of equipment and document procedures and results.
+ Conduct functional testing of equipment and measure results using test instrumentation.
+ Fully document all field procedures including results, issues and observations either via company provided templates or online applications.
+ Report on system performance and make technical recommendations on issues.
+ Work with project teams to coordinate and execute field activities.
+ Review and provide input on commissioning project documentation and schedules.
+ Assist with submitting and maintaining daily commissioning reports.
+ Assist in the training of Associate Project Engineers.
+ Respond to project team and client inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
+ Comply with company, client, and project safety requirements.
+ Be knowledgeable with building equipment, including, but not limited to:
+ Generator
+ Generator Paralleling Switchgear
+ High / Medium / Low Voltage Transformer (XFMR)
+ Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS Systems)
+ Battery Systems
+ Medium / Low Voltage Switchgear (SWGR)
+ Low Voltage Main Switchboards (MSB)
+ PLC Control
+ Automatic and Semi-Automatic Switching Controls
+ Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS)
+ Automatic
Engine Field Tech IV - Commissioner
Posted 23 days ago
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**TEAM UP WITH US!**
The Engine Field Technicians IV is responsible for providing high quality repair service on equipment, in order to respond to customer needs in a positive, caring and timely manner and to ensure maximum value for work performed.
**DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?**
**WHAT YOU'LL DO:**
+ Complete assigned jobs and task to meet flat rate times and re-do metric.
+ Work safely and follow all WCAT safety policies and procedures.
+ Complete related paperwork and access databases required to complete job (work order, parts order, JSA, DBS, SIMS, SIS web, STW) accurately and timely.
+ Follow contamination control and HAZMAT rules and regulations.
+ Remove and install parts, disassemble and assemble components, clean and inspect assemblies with minimal supervision.
+ Understand and apply CAT reusability guidelines.
+ Diagnose and troubleshoot problems, give recommendations for repairs and make all critical engine repairs and adjustments.
+ Test and verify correct operation of all repairs and adjustments.
+ Apply general failure analysis and procedures to determine proper diagnosis.
+ Complete accurate and timely service reports and timecards daily.
+ Perform engine and component rebuild with limited supervision.
+ Use intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.
**WHAT YOU'LL NEED:**
+ Skills and experience meeting or exceeding the basic requirements of the Engine Field Tech III position.
+ CAT product knowledge of gas, diesel, electrical, electronic, and mechanical and components.
+ Proficient use of basic hand tools, air tools, precision measuring tools and instruments, laptops, diagnostic software and cranes and rigging equipment
+ Ability to provide accurate quotes.
+ Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
+ Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
+ General computer literacy.
+ Valid Driver's license and clean driving record
+ High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or ten-plus years of related experience and/or training (or acceptable combination of these requirements).
+ Flexibility to work overtime as needed, as well as to fulfill the scheduling structure of a rotational position.
+ Successfully complete Work Steps assessment.
**WHY WORK WITH US?**
+ We like to take care of business and have fun doing it!
+ We offer health, dental, vision, life, and more as a comprehensive benefits package.
+ Don't you want to work with awesome people?
**IMPORTANT INFORMATION:**
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Required travel up to 40%.
This position is considered a safety sensitive position.
The Job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
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Keywords: mechanic, heavy equipment mechanic
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Experienced Wind Turbine Commissioner for Onshore
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United States • Commissioning
Description
Would you like to be a part of the exciting and growing Onshore Wind Energy sector?
If you are an EXPERIENCED Wind Commissioner, onshore or offshore, consider joining ENDIPREV USA's onshore teams working in the USA. We are hiring technicians who are flexible, available to work on various onshore projects, switching between sites as needed!
Job Duties:
- Commissioning, start-up, and operation of wind turbines.
- Tasks will be performed either on the ground or at heights.
- Attend regular on-site safety meetings.
- Inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair wind turbines.
- Safely operate company assigned fleet vehicles.
- Complete and submitted paperwork (commissioning documentation, time sheets, service reports, etc.) Attend on-the-job training with on-site personnel
- 100% travel required
- Exhibit high standards of safety and quality
- GE Tech Essentials LOTO Training.
- GE Turbine Fundamentals Training (1.x Basic, 2.x Basic, Sierra Basic).
- Following GE Commissioning Procedures to perform PCAT/FCAT commissioning prior to initial start-up under supervision of Level 2 Commissioning TA.
- Assist with all commissioning activities within the nacelle and hub.
- GE Converter Fundamentals Training.
- Perform all the duties of a Level 1 Commissioning TA.
- Perform PCAT & FCAT commissioning on a stand-alone basis.
- Oversee uptower commissioning of the nacelle and hub.
- Assist the Level 3 Commissioning TA with troubleshooting the tower.
- GE Advanced Troubleshooting and SCADA Training
- Perform downtower commissioning to include commissioning on SCADA and wind control systems.
- Lead the commissioning team to successful completion of the wind turbine.
- Work with Commissioning Lead to troubleshoot towers during turbine and park reliability testing.
Expectations :
- High-School diploma or equivalent.
- Experience using basic power tools.
- Valid driver's license. No DWI/DUI/OUI in the last 5 years.
- Ability to communicate in English Proficiently
- Microsoft Office Experience proficiency.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Ability to climb up to 300 ft. twice daily.
- Basic wind technician certificates (Tower Rescue, CPR, First Aid, AED, OSHA 10, Competent Climber, Confined Space, Working at Heights, NFPA 70, LOTO).
- Current certificates from major turbine manufacturers and GWO certificates are highly desirable.
- Responsible and able to work in a team, as well as alone.
- Reliability and a positive approach towards work and life
- Ability to work under difficult and inconvenient conditions.
- The ability to travel 100% and be away from home.
GE Tech Essentials, 1.X, 2.X, 3.X Basic or GE 1.X, 2.X, 3.X Turbine Fundamental Certifications
Compensation package:
- $24.00/hour - $45.00/hour
- Paid R&R - 35%
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
- Short term disability
- Life insurance
- Parental leave
- 401-K plan with match
Executive Assistant, Deputy Commissioner/Chief Equity Officer (New York)
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Bureau Description
The Center for Health Equity & Community Wellness (CHECW) seeks to eliminate racial and other inequities resulting in premature mortality. With an unwavering grounding in history and structural analysis, CHECW works to increase visibility of the harm perpetuated by centuries of racist, socially unjust policy while pushing towards redress for the most impacted NYC communities. CHECW addresses inequity across community and healthcare systems in partnership with community, faith-based, and health care organizations. CHECWs work focuses on social determinants of health, including environmental and commercial determinants, and addresses both upstream and downstream factors to improve health and well-being of New Yorkers.
CHECW is comprised of the Bureau of Bronx Neighborhood Health, the Bureau of Brooklyn Neighborhood Health, the Bureau of Harlem Neighborhood Health, the Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention, the Bureau of Health Equity Capacity Building, the Bureau of Equitable Health Systems and the Bureau of Finance, Administration, and Services. The divisions Deputy Commissioner also serves as the Agencys Chief Equity Officer and oversees Race to Justice, the Agencys internal reform effort to help our staff learn what they can do to better address racial health gaps and improve health outcomes for all New Yorkers.
Job Description
We seek an Executive Assistant to join the CHECW Office of the Deputy Commissioner. Reporting to the Executive Director of Strategic Planning and Operations, the Executive Assistant will provide support for scheduling, meeting coordination, task management, and administration for the Chief Equity Officer and Deputy Commissioner. In the position, the Executive Assistant will independently handle all aspects of complex administrative support for an agency executive.
Duties
- Assume oversight responsibility for coordinating and managing the daily administrative functions and logistics of the Chief Equity Officer/ Deputy Commissioners Office, with a wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative.
- Plan, prioritize and adjust internal and external meetings and commitments for the Chief Equity Officer/ Deputy Commissioner.
- Manage the Chief Equity Officer/ Deputy Commissioners daily calendar and gather information for appointments independently, while analyzing moderate to complex situations and competing priorities based on general direction from Chief Equity Officer/ Deputy Commissioner and team.
- Serve as an active participant in weekly team meetings, by effectively collaborating with the Executive Director of Strategic Planning and Operations, the Special Projects Manager, and the Special Assistant to manage the daily workflow of incoming requests and deliverables while also planning and prioritizing activities to ensure a smooth flow of the daily operational activities and administration of the division.
- Assess urgent situations and exercise independent judgment in order to escalate important priorities to the Chief Equity Officer/ Deputy Commissioner.
- Manage the Chief Equity Officer/ Deputy Commissioner travel arrangements, locally and nationally, to ensure that priorities are accomplished, and unplanned items are addressed, while ensuring they are handled within established agency and city guidelines.
- Proactively consult with the Chief Equity Officer/ Deputy Commissioner and team to review daily priorities and monitor the status of delegated items and projects to ensure timely processing and closure.
- Serve as the primary liaison to all vendors in coordinating administrative activities for special events, including ordering food items, securing meeting space and arranging the logistics of setting up IT and/or audio-visual equipment, and handling invoice payments.
- On behalf of the Chief Equity Officer/ Deputy Commissioner, actively participate in closely monitoring all division administrative correspondence and transactions across the agency. Ensure that all correspondence are responded to in a timely manner.
- Assist with Agency requests, including verification of policies, letters of support, documents in need of signature, and other ad-hoc requests, as needed.
- Perform other administrative tasks and special projects as assigned.
- Excellent interpersonal, computer skills
- Well-versed in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Teams, and OneDrive
- Work well in fast-pace environment
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to interact professionally with individuals inside and outside the agency
- Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks to successful completion
- Able to make independent decisions
- Display sensitivity to dealing with confidential information.
- Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Educations website (
- Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
- a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
- additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the positions associated union/benefit fund.
- a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
- a tax-deferred savings program and
- a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
- Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
- Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.
Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!
The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at or .
PRINCIPAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOC - 10124
Minimum Qualifications
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience, one year of which must have been in an administrative capacity or supervising staff performing clerical/administrative work of more than moderate difficulty; or
- An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience including one year of the administrative supervisory experience described in 1 above; or
- A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and five years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience including one year of the administrative supervisory experience as described in 1 above;
- Education and/or experience equivalent to 1, 2, or 3 above. However, all candidates must possess the one year of administrative or supervisory experience as described in 1 above. Education above the high school level may be substituted for the general clerical/administrative experience (but not for the one year of administrative or supervisory experience described in 1 above) at a rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for 6 months of experience up to a maximum of 3 years.
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability w
Office of the Commissioner Seasonal Resource Assistant - #250326-3492VR-001
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The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), Office of the Commissioner, Office of Legal, Planning & Regulatory Affairs is looking for Environmental Protection Seasonal Resource Assistants to join our team in Hartford, CT.
The Seasonal Resource Assistant may be placed in any of the offices under the Office of Legal, Planning & Regulatory Affairs:
* Office of Legal Counsel serves the agency's diverse legal needs across the Environmental Conservation, Environmental Quality and Energy branches and the Commissioner's Office to achieve the agency's multi-faceted mission to: (1) conserve, improve and protect the state's natural resources and environment; (2) control air, land and water pollution to enhance the public's health, safety and welfare; and (3) improve access to cleaner, more affordable and more reliable energy. May be asked to assist with public records requests and to support the work of the Transactional Management and Regulatory Affairs legal unit. Research and writing will be required under the supervision of an attorney in addition to performing administrative tasks to assist the office. Provides a terrific opportunity to work as a liaison between legal and programmatic agency personnel.
* Office of Adjudications conducts hearings and issues written decisions in contested cases regarding environmental permitting, licensing, and enforcement matters where such hearings are requested by a party or the public or required by law. Such cases may arise under any of the Department's regulatory programs and involve the application of substantive and procedural law to the factual record established in each case. Research and writing will be required under the supervision of an attorney and administrative tasks to assist the office.
* Office of Innovative Partnerships & Planning supports cross-agency functions for DEEP's three branches and the Commissioner's Office in the areas of agency-wide planning, such as DEEP's 20BY26 Initiative; permit assistance and the Client Concierge Service; municipal assistance; stakeholder engagement, such as the Sustainable, Transparent, and Efficient Practices for solar siting; and coordination of DEEP's enforcement and compliance assurance.
* Office of Environmental Review & Strategic Initiatives conducts environmental reviews of state and federal actions that may have significant environmental impacts, as well as reviews projects, e.g., renewable energy and transmission proposals, that are considered by the CT Siting Council. Strategic initiatives typically involve facilitating coordination on interdisciplinary projects that cross multiple bureaus; e.g., finding alignment between energy production, recreation, wildlife management, and other community values affected by dam management.
* Office of Climate Planning develops and supports plans and policies to equitably and affordably plan for Connecticut's transition to a decarbonized economy and to enhance the climate resiliency of our natural and built environment.
* Office of Equity and Environmental Justice develops and supports meaningful community engagement and public participation across the agency in order to promote environmental justice and equity practices within decision-making and program design. This office also develops diversity, equity, and inclusion reforms and tribal affairs.
Selection Plan
Next Step:
* If selected for interview, applicants will be contacted by the divisions hiring supervisor anticipated for March/April of 2025.
* If offered employment, new-hires must complete all new-hire paperwork prior to their first day of employment. This includes providing a copy of a state issued ID and acceptable documents as required for Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9 form).
* Employment is contingent upon completion of a background check, which includes a review of employment, criminal and motor vehicle.
* DEEP is committed to providing a safe and nondiscriminatory employment and educational environment that complies with policies relating to safety, diversity, discrimination, and harassment. Applicants who receive an offer of employment will be required to complete mandatory trainings in the above areas, via an online platform prior to beginning on-site work duties.
For questions about the position, please contact Sarah Huang at for the Office of Equity Office and Environmental Justice, Melinda Decker at for the Office of Legal Counsel, Camille Fontanella at for the Office of Innovative Partnerships and Planning, Kathleen Reiser at for the Office of Adjudications.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection as a limited duration employee, performs one or more of a variety of tasks and assigned duties of a seasonal nature.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
* Supporting agency communications;
* Researching and contributing to documents for policies and programs;
* Assisting with stakeholder outreach;
* Inputting data and records into databases;
* Enhancing utilization and access to public records maintained by DEEP;
* Performing related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Ability to follow instructions.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Experience with Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, Sharepoint, and Microsoft Teams;
* Experience organizing and completing detail-oriented assignments;
* Willingness to learn DEEP policies and procedures;
* Experience adhering to professional office protocol;
* Experience in environmental science, planning, policy, law, real estate/land use or a related field.
* Experience writing about complex topics in a college or office setting;
* Experience using databases with numeric and text information;
* Experience conducting research and analyzing data to draw conclusions.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
* Incumbents in this class may be required for certain positions to meet any of the following:
* Proof of possession of a valid Motor Vehicle Operator license.
* College training in a specific field.
Conclusion
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.
Assistant Professor (Public Administration)

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**Job Title**
Assistant Professor (Public Administration)
**Posting Number**
P2185F
Position Summary Information
**Job Description Summary**
**Position Summary:** The Auburn University Department of Political Science seeks to hire a tenure-track assistant professor to support its undergraduate and graduate public administration offerings starting August 16, 2026. Advanced assistant professors may also be considered. The appointment is a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position.
**Position Responsibilities:** Candidates must be able to offer courses in public administration in person and online at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates should be broadly trained in public administration and/or public policy. We seek individuals who can contribute extensively to theNASPAA -accreditedMPA program's core curriculum offerings and our Ph.D. and undergraduate public administration programs. The standard teaching load is two courses per semester for at least the first three years of appointment.
The successful candidate will have an active research agenda and the ability to teach courses in local government administration. We seek candidates who can also contribute teaching and/or research capabilities in some combination of the following areas: ethics, environmental policy and management, intergovernmental relations/federalism, in addition to other core areas of public administration that are aligned with the mission and focus of the department's program.
**Minimum Qualifications**
Ph.D. in public administration, public policy, or related field conferred by August 16, 2026. Ability to teach courses in local government administration. The candidate selected for this position must meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States when the appointment begins and to continue working legally for the proposed term of employment; excellent communication skills are required.
**Desired Qualifications**
Candidates with professional experience in the public or nonprofit sectors; experience teaching in-person and online classes; experience teaching public administration courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels; evidence of a record of commitment to student success at the college level through substantial and continued effectiveness in teaching, advising, and other student-related responsibilities are highly desired. Candidates must strongly indicate the ability to achieve future research productivity in appropriate academic journals.
**Special Instructions to Applicants**
Review of applications will begin on September 19, 2025, and will continue until a suitable candidate is selected. To apply, visit ** Candidates must submit a cover letter outlining their qualifications for the position, a curriculum vitae, an official transcript of all graduate work, contact information for three letters of recommendation, a teaching statement and evidence of teaching ability, a research statement, and a writing sample.
Auburn University is an elite, top-tier Carnegie R1 research institution, enrolling more than 33,000 students. It is one of the nation's premier public land-grant institutions. In 2024, U.S. News and World Report ranked Auburn among the top 50 public universities in the country. The University is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, positive work environment, student engagement, and beautiful campus.
The Political Science Department maintains a multidisciplinary faculty of 33 tenured and tenure-track members and offers undergraduate degrees in political science, health services administration, and public administration; a Master of Public Administration (MPA ) with graduate certificates in Election Administration, Nonprofit Organizations and Community Governance, Economic Development and Global Public Service; a Master of Community Planning (MCP ), and a Ph.D. program in Public Administration and Public Policy.
Direct questions to Dr. John C. Morris, Public Administration Search Committee Chair, Department of Political Science, 7080 Haley Center, Auburn University AL, 36849. Email: ** ** The department's website may be found at ** .
"Auburn University is understanding of and sensitive to the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples" ** Detail Information
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It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit theirwebsite ( to learn more.
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Assistant Professor of Public Administration
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Gardner-Webb University seeks a qualified, broadly trained individual to fill this tenure-track faculty position in the areas of public administration, public management, and public organizations at the Assistant Professor level within in the Department of Public Service (DPS) at the main campus in Boiling Springs, NC to begin Spring 2025/Fall 2025. Teaching responsibilities will include both introductory and advanced courses in the Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree program. The successful candidate is expected to provide leadership in support of the MPA program.
Required Qualifications:
- The candidate must have a demonstrated commitment to Christian Higher Education.
- The candidate must hold a terminal degree (or ABD) in public administration, public management, public leadership or organizational leadership, or a related discipline by appointment start date.
- The candidate must have a demonstrated commitment to community outreach and engagement, as is expected of faculty at GWU.
- The candidate should have a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion demonstrated through pedagogy, research, and/or public engagement.
- The candidate must present a track record that demonstrates exceptional organization, communication, collaboration, and interpersonal relations and the ability to effectively manage undergraduate and graduate programs.
- The candidate must have excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- The candidate must be willing to conduct and publish research in the MPA field.
- The candidate should have undergraduate and graduate level teaching and mentoring experience with a record of instructional effectiveness.
Responsibilities:
- Assistant Professors will be expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, utilizing online, face-to-face, and hybrid modalities which will include introductory and advanced courses in the fields of Public Administration (PADM) and Criminal Justice (CJAD) or Homeland Security Administration (HSEC).
- Provide graduate students guidance and supervision in the completion of their capstone project.
- Promote good governance and the advancement of the MPA, CJAD, and HSEC majors.
- Provide guidance and supervision to students in undergraduate programs housed in the DPS.
- Provide leadership and guidance in the undergraduate and graduate level programs.
- Participate in faculty committees and business of the university as requested.
- Attend monthly DPS meetings.
- Participate in the recruitment of students through university, college, and departmental-sponsored events.
- This position may require occasional travel to attend conferences and meetings.
- Assist the Chair of DPS and Director of the MPA program upon request.
Application Materials include the following documents:
- Letter of Interest
- Updated Curriculum Vita
- Statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of quality teaching
- Three (3) letters of reference with contact information
- Certified transcripts of all education at the bachelor’s level and above
- Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application review.
- If hired, official transcripts must be sent directly from the institution (to Academic Affairs for full-time and undergraduate adjuncts, or to -webb.edu for graduate adjuncts).
Salary is commensurate with experience. Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates should complete the application and include a letter of interest, résumé, and names and contact information for at least three professional references with their submission.
Gardner-Webb University (gardner-webb.edu) is a coeducational, residential, private, historically Baptist, Christian institution, located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina with easy access to Charlotte, Asheville, and Greenville-Spartanburg. The University offers 80+ undergraduate and graduate degree programs to approximately 3,000 students. GWU is a Carnegie-classified Doctoral/Professional University. In 2023, Gardner-Webb was home to students from 93 counties in North Carolina, 44 US states, and 43 foreign countries. GWU is a NCAA Division I institution with 22 athletic teams and 460 student-athletes.
Labor Relations Specialists (Other Services (except Public Administration))
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Mercor is recruiting Labor Relations Specialists who work in Other Services (except Public Administration) as independent contractors for a research project with one of the world’s top AI companies. This project involves using your professional experience to design questions related to your occupation as a Labor Relations Specialist.
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- 4+ years full-time work experience as a Labor Relations Specialist.
- Based in the US, UK, or Canada.
Labor Relations Specialists (Other Services (except Public Administration))
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Mercor is recruiting Labor Relations Specialists who work in Other Services (except Public Administration) as independent contractors for a research project with one of the world’s top AI companies. This project involves using your professional experience to design questions related to your occupation as a Labor Relations Specialist.
Requirements
- 4+ years full-time work experience as a Labor Relations Specialist.
- Based in the US, UK, or Canada.