• American Red Cross, National Headquarters -- 2012 Summer Internship Opportunities -- i.d. 9250181
• Maryland Clean Energy Center -- Administrative Support -- i.d. 9250278
• The Forum Caterers -- Banquet Supervisor -- i.d. 9250171
• On Assignment Lab Support -- Safety Coordinator -- i.d. 9250258
• Fastenal Company -- Sales Support -- i.d. 9250193
• Black Rocket Productions -- Video Game Design: Instructors/Assistant Instructors -- i.d. 9250251
• Maryland Clean Energy Center -- Website Management -- i.d. 9250280

• UMBC Office of Student Judicial Programs -- UMBC Student Parking Appeals Board -- i.d. 9250267

• UMBC Division of Student Affairs -- Office Assistant -- ID# 9249688
• UMBC The Retriever Weekly -- Advertising Manager -- ID# 9249934
• UMBC The Retriever Weekly -- Circulation Assistant -- ID# 9250072

• WTOP AM/FM -- Freelance News Assistant -- ID# 9247646
• Bright Spot, Inc. -- High School Mathematics Tutoring -- ID# 9245891
• YMCA of Central Maryland -- Preschool Substitute Teacher (718-221) -- ID# 9250133
• Progress Unlimited -- Awake Overnight - Direct Support Staff -- ID# 9249182

Established in 1918, today WSSC is the 8th largest water and wastewater utility in the nation, with a network of more than 5,500 miles of fresh water pipeline and nearly 5,400 miles of sewer pipeline.  Serving nearly 1.8 million residents in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties, our drinking water has always met or exceeded federal standards. 

College engineering majors listen up! Entries will soon be accepted for the annual Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) Joyce Starks Engineering Scholarship essay contest. To be eligible for the $1000 scholarship, students should have a permanent home address in the WSSC service district that includes Prince George’s and Montgomery counties. Eligible students must be enrolled in a degree program that leads to a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or an advanced degree in engineering. Past winners are also eligible to compete.

Applicants should send a copy of their official transcript along with a cover letter, proof of permanent residency, two references and a 400 to1000 - word essay that answers the following question:

"What, in your opinion, is the biggest challenge/threat for the water/wastewater industry in the United States, and why?"

The reference letters must be submitted separately or in a sealed envelope if sent with the application materials. The scholarship winner may also be offered a paid internship at WSSC in the summer of 2013. The scholarship will be awarded at the August Commission meeting. 

Send applications to Charlett Bundy, Esq., WSSC Corporate Secretary, 14501 Sweitzer Lane, Laurel, MD 20707. Applications must be postmarked by June 30, 2012. 

• ICAT Logistics, Inc. -- Administrative Assistant -- ID# 9249809
• State Farm Agency -- State Farm Financial Services Specialist -- ID# 9249767
• Frog Tutoring -- Tutor -- ID# 9247469

• UMBC Division of Student Affairs -- Office Assistant -- ID# 9249688
• UMBC Training Centers -- Receptionist -- ID# 9249800

The Missile Defense Agency recently (Feb/Mar 2012) hired 40 entry level engineers into the Missile Defense Career Development Program (MDCDP).  We intend to hire an additional 29 entry level engineers to report to work in July 2012.  That brings our MDCDP to a total of 290 entry level individuals, working toward a career with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) or 10% of our workforce.  The MDCDP is a deliberate, strategic,  plan, implemented by MDA leadership, to “grow” the next generation of Missile Defense leaders.  With all sincerity, we are not offering jobs, we are offering careers!

The opportunity we offer is for graduating engineers (Bachelor, Master and PhD) in all engineering disciplines, to compete for a position within the MDCDP.  This is a two year, rotational, career development program (through three major engineering areas) culminating in the offer of a non-competitive placement within MDA upon an applicant’s successful completion of the program.  The two year program is full of coursework, real Missile Defense engineering on real Missile Defense issues and lots of on the job training.  You will have a supervisor and a mentor throughout the program who will assist you in planning your training and career progression.   The position is fully salaried and has an extensive benefits package.  Of the 29 positions, there will be many positions in Huntsville AL (www.asmartplace.com) and perhaps a very few in other locations.

The USA Jobs announcement for the 29 positions will be published on USA Jobs in March or April of 2012.  We will post it as soon as we are 100% assured of funding for the entire two year program for each selectee.  That means you need to set up a search on USA Jobs now, using the words “Entry Level Engineer”  and / or, “Defense Missile Defense Agency” as your key words.  We will also post a link to the announcement at www.MDACareers.com at the Entry Level/ Career Development tab.

MDA is offering video teleconferencing to colleges and universities who have over five interested and qualified students facilitated by at least one career services officer.  We will make current MDCDP engineers (volunteers) in the program, the program “Champion” (Project Manager) and Human Resource Specialists available to answer your questions during teleconferencing activities.  Simply ask your career services officer to get in touch with me to set up a date in the second week of March through the first or second week in April.