First Electric Cooperative Corporation

Jacksonville, Arkansas

POSITION DESCRIPTION

ENGINEERING WORK STUDY STUDENT

I. Objectives

a. To perform various activities as directed by the assigned supervisor.

b. To provide assistance and support to the assigned supervisor and to keep the supervisor informed of the results being achieved.

II. Essential Functions

a. General data entry and archiving.

b. GIS entry and archiving.

c. Digitizing and retrieving documents.

d. Assisting engineering personnel with field work.

e. Other duties as assigned.

III. Reporting Relationships

a. GIS Manager

b. Other department personnel as assigned.

IV. Wage and Hour Information

a. This position is an hourly rated non-exempt position under the Wage and Hour Law and overtime compensation must be paid.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINEERING WORK STUDY STUDENT

Education

Must be a high school graduate and concurrently enrolled as a student in a post-secondary educational institution.

Experience

Experience using Windows OS computers is required. Experience with MS Office, mapping, drafting, or GIS software is desirable.

Job Knowledge

Proficiency in high school level math and reading is required. Must have a valid Arkansas driver license.

Abilities and Skills

Must be punctual and reliable, and have the ability to carefully follow verbal and written instructions. Must also be able to quickly become proficient with the various software systems used within the Engineering Department. Must have the ability to operate office machines, and to assist with field survey and staking work.

Working Conditions

Primarily office work, but some field work in varying weather conditions may be required

Randy Everett, GISP

Geographic Information Systems Manager

First Electric Cooperative Corp.

501-985-4534 Desk

501-985-4590 Fax

randy.everett@fecc.coop<mailto:randy.everett@fecc.coop>

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Central Arkansas Water (CAW) is the largest metropolitan water system in the state of Arkansas, serving a population of approximately 400,000. At Central Arkansas Water, we are proud to be the water service provider for Greater Little Rock-North Little Rock; a leader on the national level in regulatory compliance, treatment technology, and operational efficiency; and a principal partner in efforts to ensure for the region an adequate supply and quality source of water — now and in the future.

If you are a current student who is energetic, enthusiastic, and ready to gain experience in your field of study, Central Arkansas Water has the following Engineering department summer internship available:

Duties/Responsibilities: 

·       Assist with project design

·       Assist project managers, Engineering Aide, Engineering Technicians, and Engineers with field data collection, job packets, CAD, GIS, GPS

Requirements:

·       Must have completed two years of study toward bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Agricultural, Chemical or Environmental Engineering

·       Knowledge of and ability to use AutoCAD, MS Excel and MS Word

·       Ability to read maps and plans

·       Ability to maintain accurate records

·       Ability to interact with others in a courteous and professional manner

·       Ability to work outside in all types of weather/terrain

·       GPA 3.0 or above

·       Prefer experience with GPS and/or GIS

·       Valid driver’s license with good driving record and reliable transportation for occasional use on the job

Schedule:

·       Summer Internship – approximately 10 weeks, May or June – early August

·       Up to 40 hours per week

·       Monday – Friday, approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (flexible)

Pay:

·       $11.00 per hour

How to Apply:

Please send the following to the contact listed below by Tuesday, May 7, 2013:

·       Resume, including college major; current and prior work history; prior internships and/or research projects; and achievements

·       Current transcript (copies are acceptable)

·       Statement as to why you are interested in the internship

·       Completed Central Arkansas Water application form

Contact Information:

Margaret Scott, Human Resources Specialist

Central Arkansas Water

PO Box 1789, Little Rock, AR  72203-1789

Margaret.scott@carkw.com

501-377-1293

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It’s a subject relevant to the research of Dr. Nitin Agarwal, assistant professor in UALR’s information science department, who recently delivered a talk at the Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI) in Doha, Qatar.

Taking examples from the Arab Spring, as well as the Saudi Arabian women’s movements and crisis management during natural disasters, Agarwal spoke about the important and ever-increasing role of social media in mobilizing collective actions.

Agarwal believes studying the way in which “unorganized organizations” emerge and work effectively in cross-cultural settings is becoming increasingly pertinent and has vast implications.

Those implications include promoting citizen engagement toward better governance and policymaking or developing smart and connected health applications for the well-being of a society.

Agarwal added that there are other important implications, such as the facilitation of massive and open education and the exploration of the “crowdfunding” model in the micro-financing sector.

He emphasized the imperative need for seeking collaborations from different disciplines such as sociology, psychology, cognitive and behavioral sciences, mathematics, and statistics, among others, for the growth of interdisciplinary research areas such as social computing, and the “synergistic advancement” of the disciplines involved.

This is especially true in the age of big data, according to Agarwal.

“Just as the data is coming from diverse sources so should the perspective of analysis be, to avoid falling into the ‘data-fishing’ trap,” Agarwal said. “Researchers with the same disciplinary background may lack insights to guide the analysis or even shape the hypothesis.”

The Qatar Foundation, which supports the institute’s work, asked Agarwal to discuss his research projects in social computing, especially the promising role of social media in the socio-political and economic transformation of Arab countries and society in general.

The Qatar Foundation’s mission is to transform its largely energy-based economy to a knowledge-based one by 2030.

Internationally recognized scientists frequently visit the institute, which houses research labs on social computing, Arab language technology, distributed computing, and data analytics.

The institute also collaborates extensively with the Al-Jazeera news network for data acquisition, translation of research to real-world applications, and subject domain expertise, among other collaborative efforts.

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Position Title: Infrastructure Data Specialist – Contract
Job Code:
Job Code Text: Engr. Temp
Department: Gas Operations – AR/OK Region
Primary Org Unit: Gas Engineering & Technical Services
Reports to: Engineering Manager
Bargaining Unit: No
FLSA: Non-Exempt
DOT or SS: Not Safety Sensitive, Non DOT
Location: Little Rock, AR
Job Type: Temporary, up to 12 months
Summary:
Performs a variety of tasks associated with mapping, records/database management and reporting
related to integrity management project work. Completes project assignments involving facility as-built
records, maps, geographic information systems (GIS) editing, data quality procedures, digitizing
techniques and Microsoft Office skills.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
• Reviews and edits GIS database information regarding gas distribution facilities and features
ensuring system data integrity
• Researches company archive files/records for project or archived data pertaining to facility
installation, materials, and standards
• Interprets construction drawings of gas distribution facilities
• Collects information and compiles data to quantify gas distribution facilities within geographic areas
• Generates and updates reports based on findings
• Performs additional duties as apparent or as assigned
Education:
Requires a high school education or the equivalent knowledge of English, basic mathematics (addition,
subtraction, multiplication, division and calculation of fractions and/or percentages), grammar, spelling,
and punctuation.
Experience:
Requires a minimum of two (2) years of experience in utility design, records, mapping, or construction.
Alternatively, a minimum of two (2) years experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS),
Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Aided Drafting (CAD), or a related field. Alternatively,
one (1) year training in these fields can be substituted for one year of work experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
• Able to use standard PC software such as Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Able to use or learn basic GIS principles and applications, digitizers, plotters, scanners and other
drafting and/or office equipment
• Able to communicate clearly and courteously, orally and in writing
• Able to work effectively in a team environment often interacting with others
• Able to understand and comply with company and industry safety standards, policies, and regulations
• Able to collect information, resolve issues and produce required products
• Able to be flexible and adaptable to change
• Able to learn knowledge of gas drawings, symbolism and related technical information
Physical Requirements:
• Able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and a minimal amount of force frequently to lift,
carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objectsnfrastructure Data Specialist – Contract
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• Able to bend and stoop for filing
• Able to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Able to view computer terminal for extended periods of time
• Able to demonstrate and apply the manual dexterity to operate a PC
• Able to operate office machines including telephone, photocopier, fax machine, scanner, etc
Working Conditions:
• Able to function routinely in an office environment
• Able to work regular daytime hours to meet established work schedule
This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks
for this position. Other duties and tasks may be assigned to this position at the Company’s discretion

Please send resumes to cristie.turner@centerpointenergy.com

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Systems Contracting Corporation is seeking entry level estimators. Candidates should
have a desire to work with industrial civil, piping, and mechanical projects. Candidates
should have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a technical field with
preference given to those with degrees in construction and engineering disciplines.

Candidates should be able to:
• Work with drawings and specifications.
• Prepare take-offs and material lists.
• Travel to attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, and planning meetings.
• Travel to job sites to assist in project planning, execution, and tracking.
• Identify/plan project activities and associated equipment utilization.
• Use computers and exhibit computer literacy.
• Use Excel spreadsheets and word processing software.
• Must be able to work with metric as well as U. S. Standard dimensions.

Benefits and wages are among highest in the area. EEO employer. Send resume to P.O,
Box 11390, El Dorado, AR 71731 or fax to 870-863-5946. Email to recruiter@tsg.bz

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Systems Contracting Corporation is seeking entry level engineers. Candidates should
have a desire to work with industrial civil, piping, and mechanical projects. Candidates
should have a bachelor’s degree in civil, mechanical or structural engineering or
equivalent field.

Candidates should be able to:
• Develop, design and detail drawings.
• Travel to attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, and planning meetings.
• Use computers and exhibit computer literacy.
• Must be able to work with metric as well as U. S. Standard dimensions.

Benefits and wages are among highest in the area. EEO employer. Send resume to P.O,
Box 11390, El Dorado, AR 71731 or fax to 870-863-5946. Email to recruiter@tsg.bz

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Job Description:

This position is for a computer programmer in the Systems Development Group at Arkansas Childrens Hospital.  Systems Development Group at ACH has a nationwide reputation for developing leading edge solutions to healthcare problems using Microsoft Development Technologies. This position will develop solutions ranging in scope and complexity for use throughout the hospital to solve a wide variety of needs . The position requires not only technical expertise in SQL Server and .NET, but also the demonstrated ability to understand and translate business problems to effective technology solutions. Significant emphasis is placed on an individual’s ability to communicate with healthcare professionals, understand their needs, select appropriate technologies and quickly develop prototypes for user evaluation. It is expected that this individual will have a high degree of creativity and be comfortable working in an unstructured environment with competing demands for time and attention.

Applicants should apply at http://www.archildrens.org/Careers

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The job responsibilities include:

• Telephone calls
• Fulfill orders for walk in customers
• Make product recommendations
• Shipping and receiving duties.
• Stock products

The job requirements include:

• Good communication skills {verbal & written}
• Basic knowledge of personal computers
• Valid driver’s license
• Good driving record
• Must pass drug screening
• Must be able to lift 60lbs
• Hours 7:00 A.M.-4:30 P.M. Monday -Friday

E-mail resumes to ckelley@s-wsco.com

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