RAILROAD TRACK LABORERS

ATLAS RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION, LLC

We are one of America’s premier railroad engineering and construction enterprises.  Atlas has successfully completed 2,200 contracts with a value excess $575 million.  This experience guarantees our client’s quality work, on time within budget.  Atlas’ full services work capabilities are carried out by seasoned professionals using the most sophisticated methods and equipment.

We are currently hiring for Railroad Track Laborers, Compensations starting out at $12/hr+ based on experience.  We are currently looking for candidates with previous experiences in railroad construction, general construction, roofing and masonry.  Applicants MUST have reliable transportation and be able to handle heavy lifting, hard labor and deal with inclement weather.

Atlas offers excellent benefits:  Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life insurance, Paid vacation.

Interested parties please forward resumes to the email provided below

Interested candidates please send resume to: robert.williams@railameria.com

Gaming Workgroup Folds ’em – Special Session Unlikely

By Ronald W. Wineholt

Vice President of Government Affairs

Maryland Chamber of Commerce

Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 07:54 AM

House of Delegates leaders remain firmly opposed to lowering the State’s share of the slots betting handle – dimming for now the prospects of a casino in Prince George’s County at National Harbor and a July special session of the General Assembly.  Last week the Governor’s Workgroup to Consider Gaming Expansion held a tense final meeting that displayed the sharp division between House and Senate members on issues relating to gaming expansion.  There was wide agreement to authorize table games, expand the hours of licensee operations, shift the cost of slot machine acquisition to the operators, and establish a gaming commission for licensee oversight.  However, without an agreement to lower the State’s take on slot machines or authorize a sixth gaming location at this time, it is unlikely that Governor O’Malley would call for a special session.  See the Workgroup’s recommendations here. http://www.chamberactionnetwork.com/docs/GamingRecs.pdf

For further information contact Ron Wineholt at rwineholt@mdchamber.org

Loudoun County Government Employment Opportunities

This week Loudoun County is highlighting the Public Education Manager’s vacancy in the Department of Fire and Rescue.  This position is responsible for coordinating and conducting a wide range of fire and life safety programs to a diverse audience.  Attached is a copy of the vacancy announcement, which contains a more detailed job description and job requirements.  The recruitment is open until July 3, 2012.

All current advertised positions may be viewed via our website at www.loudoun.gov by clicking the “Jobs” tab near the top and center of our home page.  Please share and/or forward this information to anyone who may be qualified and interested in advertised positions with Loudoun County Government.

Loudoun County Government strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities interested in employment with the County to apply for advertised positions.

Loudoun County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.     EOE

Memoradum from Homeland Security

Exercising Prosecutorial Discretion with Respect to Individuals Who Came to the United States as Children

U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement Webinar

THURSDAY June 21, 2012 4:30 EDT

Build It Here, Sell It In Colombia!

U.S.-COLOMBIA FREE TRADE AGREEMENT HIGHLIGHTS

The Agreement will provide significant new access to Colombia’s $166 billion services market, supporting increased opportunities for U.S. service providers.

Colombia is an important market for America’s farmers and ranchers. In 2010, the United States exported $832 million of agricultural products to Colombia, the second highest export total in South America.

The International Trade Commission (ITC) has estimated that the tariff reductions in the Agreement will expand exports of U.S. goods alone by more than $1.1 billion, supporting thousands

The U.S.-Colombia Webinar will offer you information, contacts and support resources for your decision to sell outside the United States, or to add a market to your current export operations. Key U.S. exports will gain immediate duty-free access to Colombia, including almost all products in these sectors: agriculture and construction equipment, aircraft and parts, auto parts, fertilizers and agro-chemicals, information technology equipment, medical and scientific equipment, and wood.

Webinar Presenters:

Michael McKinley U.S Ambassador to Colombia, U.S. Department of State

Alejandra Y. Castillo National Deputy Director, Minority Business Development Agency U.S. Department of Commerce

Michael Masserman Executive Director for Export Policy, Promotion & Strategy International Trade Association, U.S. Department of Commerce

To Participate In The Webinar

1. Log-in to https://www.mymeetings.com/nc/join.php?i=PW4295801&p=MBDA&t=c 2. Call 800-779-5793 and use password MBDA
If you wish to participate, please reply to RSVP@MBDA.gov –
For more information please contact Ms. Demetria Gallagher at (202) 482-1624.

Star-Spangled Sailabration & the Annual Colombian Party!!

June 16, 2012 - Star-Spangled Sailabration / Annual Colombian Party -

Colombianos en Baltimore invites you to the Star-Spangled Sailabration, a welcoming event for sailors and marines from all around the worldhonoring their special guest ARC Gloria.

Come and enjoy Latin music, flavorful cuisine and More. All funds will benefit educational programs in Colombia.

Click for more information.

June 6th WSSC OUTREACH EVENT: Water and Sewer Relocation BOA Workshop

You are invited to attend WSSC’s Water and Sewer Relocation BOA Workshop.

Water and Sewer Relocation BOA Workshop
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
9:00 a.m.—10:00 a.m.
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.
This event will be held at the WSSC Headquarters Building Auditorium
14501 Sweitzer Lane, Laurel, MD 20707

This event will highlight information regarding three (3) upcoming Water and Sewer Relocation Projects. All three (3) Solicitations will carry a WSSC 20% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) sub-consulting requirement, focusing on Hispanic American firms and a SLMBE Evaluation Criterion to contain incentive points for voluntary 20% SLMBE sub-consulting goal. This Project is currently on our Centralized Bidder Registration (CBR). A brief presentation will provide you information for this Contracting Opportunity. You will have the opportunity to get all your questions answered, network with WSSC Project Managers, Acquisition Representative, and the SLMBE Office.
A Pre-Proposal meeting will follow immediately after.
To Register, visit http://www.wsscwater.com Click on “Businesses” tab, Small
Local & Minority Businesses, and select SLMBE Event Calendar from the
side navigation. Please contact the SLMBE Office for more information Ph:
301-206-8800

New Job Posting – Takoma Park, MD

Office Manager

Job Description

If you are a personable, outgoing and service-oriented professional who wants to manage a dynamic office, come join the Kool Smiles family! Kool Smiles was founded in 2002 and was built on the belief that every family has the right to quality dental care in a clean, safe and fun environment. Our first goal is to provide quality and compliant dental care to individuals in communities that typically get overlooked by other dentists. Our services aren’t just for kids- we know that children are more likely to have great dental habits if mom and dad do too, so we happily care for the entire family.

Kool Smiles is looking for a customer-service-oriented leader to fill the role of Office Manager. As the Office Manager, you will manage an office staff of 15 to 30 employees and provide a friendly environment for the numerous patients who come to us for dental care.

Job Responsibilities

As the Office Manager for Kool Smiles, you will interview and hire new employees as well as coach and counsel existing staff. You will also develop a team atmosphere among office staff and encourage them to perform at their highest level.

You will also handle a wide range of organizational and supervisory duties, including:

• Ensuring outstanding patient satisfaction
• Ensuring compliance standards are met at all times
• Achieving office level financial performance targets
• Scheduling staff and conducting performance-management programs
• Promoting Kool Smiles brand throughout community via local marketing efforts
• Maintaining the appearance and overall efficiency of the office

Job Requirements

As the Manager, you will be the public face of Kool Smiles. You must be professional in your appearance and manner and be able to interact well with children as they comprise approximately 80% of our patients. You must also have excellent problem-solving and verbal and written communication skills.

Specific qualifications for the Office Manager position include:

• Minimum 5 years experience managing 10 or more direct reports in a customer-service-focused role, preferably in a retail, hospitality, restaurant or medical setting where you had direct and face-to-face interaction with customers
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated ability to drive business results
• Public-service experience is a plus, as many of our patients are children from low-income families in medically underserved communities
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred, but not required

Benefits

At Kool Smiles, you will begin your role as Office Manager with a two-week training course in Atlanta. You will also have the opportunity to advance to positions such as District Manager, Area Business Leader, and Certified Office Manager (which involves setting-up and training staff for new Kool Smiles offices.)

Additional benefits include:

• Medical and dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Bonus plan based on the performance of the office
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays

Take on a new challenge and make a positive community impact!

Apply today!

 To apply, please submit your resume to Demetria Phillips at dphillips@ncdrllc.com