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21 November 2008
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, Category/Alpha Listing
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Fairfax County Employment Opportunities
  Fairfax County offers complete job descriptions and other employment information on its website: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs. Almost all county jobs require you to apply online and to create an AIMS (Applicant Information Management System) account. Input your resume, and the account will let you apply for jobs, edit your resume, and check the status of your job applications. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs.
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The Job Corner
Fairfax County Youth Employment Services
703.533.5745
  The goal of The Job Corner is to help youth achieve their potential by providing ongoing career exploration, labor market information, and employment opportunities in a friendly, relaxed environment. The Job Corner is located at 6245 Leesburg Pike, Suite 100, Falls Church, VA 22044, 703.533.5745.
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Job Sites
  Find a Job that fitts You! The Department of Family Services, Youth Work Force Development, works with the Skill Source Group to help students find jobs. A large variety of companies looks for students through this group. You need to apply to the Educating Y outh through Employment Program. Contact Alison Zillarivera at 703.533.5745.
  Fairfax and DC area Chambers of Commerce jobs can be found at www.bot.org/careers/index.htm. NVTC’s Job Site is at www.jobtarget.com/home/index/cfm?site_id=220.
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Federal Government Job Site
www.usajobs.gov
  GREAT SITE – Check out the federal jobs site for summer jobs and internships. Start at the bottom in your area of interest and show what you are worth. So to www.usajobs.gov, try searching for summer clerical positions. Start now. Positions tend to be advertised long before the work period begins.
09/19/08
Barbizon, Tysons Corner
813.435.8347
  Barbizon, Tysons Corner, needs someone for customer service phone work three nights a week from 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Training will be provided for this job that pays $10.00 per hour. The Barbizon Tysons Corner is located at 2070 Chain Bridge Road, #185, Vienna, VA 22182. Contact Dale Bradshaw, Regional Director at 813.435.8347 or email ddale_bradshaw@hotmail.com.
09/26/08
Child Care
703.385.880
  Mother’s Helper is needed to assist with a 5-year old male and 3-year old female. Mother is seeking a mature, energetic student with own transportation and lots of common sense. Responsibilities include: playing with the children, feeding them dinner, giving them a bath, reading to them, and sometimes taking them to the park. Care is needed in the family home just off 236/Main St. Salary will depend on age and experience. Contact Amy at 703.385.8807.
10/10/08
Home Assistance
703.425.3668
  Longbranch Homeowner needs assistance with housekeeping. Help with vacuuming, dusting, cleaning kitchens and bathrooms, and other light chores as needed. Hours are flexible, after school or weekends. Pay is $7.50/hour. Contact Helen Guidace at 703.425.3668.
11/21/08
Pool Work
NVPools, Inc
www.nvpools.com
NVPools, Inc. is looking for lifeguards for the summer of 2009. Contact Matt Wolff, Management Associate, at 703.968.8800 or mwolff@nvpools.com. NVPools is located at 14000 Thunderbolt Place, Suite E, Chantilly, VA 20151. Learn more about the company at www.nvpools.com.
Public Service
Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department
Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department recruits people for Firefighter/Paramedic and Firefighter/EMT positions, offering excellent salaries, benefit packages, and top-of-the-line equipment and training. To apply, you must be age 18 or older, have a high school diploma or GED, and possess a valid driver’s license. There is no residency requirement. The selection process includes a written exam, physical abilities test, document review session, polygraph evaluation, medical examination, and psychological profile evaluation. For more information, go to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fire. Fairfax County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
09/26/08
Public Service
Prince William County Fire & Rescue Department
703.792.6800
Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue is looking for women and men seeking a challenging and rewarding career as a Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician. This is an entry level position requiring no previous experience. Minimum starting salary is $44,086/year with benefits. Visit www.pwcgov.org/fire or contact the personnel Section at firerescuejobs@pwcgov.org or at 703.792.6800.
10/17/08
Retail
404.233.4050
  Market Connect Group is looking for persons to demonstrate coffee makers on Saturdays from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm(November and December) at Bed Bath and Beyond and Linen and Things Stores. Must be 18 years or older. Contact Juane Watkins 404.233.4050.
10/31/08
Tutoring
703.244.8715
  Local parent seeks a tutor for a 12-year old male. Family lives near Northern Virginia Community College. Interested applicants must be responsible, dependable and punctual. The tutor needs his/her own transportation. Tutor is needed from 4 pm until 6 pm, Tuesdays – Fridays. Salary is negotiable. Call Denise at 703.244.8715.
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