Advanced Electronics / Computer Field Technician
U.S. Navy · Johnston, IA
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Job Title: Advanced Electronics / Computer Field (ET/FC) Category / Component: Enlisted • Active Overview The Advanced Electronics and Computer Field trains Sailors to maintain, operate, and repair some of the Navy's most sophisticated electronics and computing systems, including radar, communications, navigation, local area networks, weapons fire control, and Aegis combat systems. ETs and FCs form the backbone of a ship's Combat Systems department aboard carriers, cruisers, destroyers, and other surface combatants, as well as at repair and technical activities ashore. Key Responsibilities Serve as an Electronics Technician (ET) or Fire Controlman (FC) after training, based on performance and Navy needs; as an ET, maintain and repair radar, communication, and navigation equipment including transmitters, receivers, displays, and shipboard communications suites such as SATCOM and HF; as an FC, operate, maintain, and repair fire control radars, computers, large screen displays, local area networks, weapon control consoles, and automatic gun systems; troubleshoot complex electronic and electro mechanical faults using technical documentation, test equipment, and established procedures; maintain configuration control, documentation, and logs that support inspections, certifications, and combat system readiness. What to Expect Hands on technical work that blends classroom, computer based training, and intensive lab practice; frequent troubleshooting under time pressure to restore mission critical combat systems and communications; strict adherence to safety procedures, configuration control, technical documentation, and test routines; team based maintenance and watchstanding afloat and ashore, often on rotating shifts to support around the clock operations; progressive responsibility as you qualify on systems, earn Navy Enlisted Classifications, and advance in rate. Work Environment Assignments aboard surface combatants such as aircraft carriers, Aegis cruisers and destroyers, and amphibious ships, as well as at shore based repair and technical facilities; daily work in combat systems spaces, radar rooms, communications centers, electronics shops, and shipboard network spaces; a mix of lab style environments and shipboard spaces with noise, ladders, confined areas, and occasional exposure to heat or weather when working on topside equipment. Pathways, Training & Advancement Recruit Training followed by Apprentice Technical Training at Great Lakes, Illinois, covering basic electronics, circuitry, safety, digital theory, microcomputers, fiber optics, test equipment, and troubleshooting; strand training in either the Fire Controlman or Electronics Technician track, with FCs focusing on radar, ballistics, and fire control basics, and ETs focusing on communications suites and radar systems; follow on A School and platform or system specific C Schools, often with college credit recommended by the American Council on Education; accelerated advancement to E4 upon completion of initial school training and all advancement requirements, with continued promotion based on performance, time in rate, and professional development. Enlist under the Advanced Electronics and Computer Field program, with final placement into the Electronics Technician or Fire Controlman rating during initial training at Great Lakes, based on performance and Navy needs; maintain AECF eligibility throughout training in order to retain any accelerated advancement benefits; fleet conversion into ET or FC from another rating may be possible for qualified Sailors, subject to screening and community manning. Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy. Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter. Additional qualifications for this job may include: Normal hearing and color perception to work safely with electronic displays and color coded wiring and schematics; strong arithmetic and computing aptitude, with the ability to learn digital theory and complex technical systems; physical strength and manual dexterity to handle equipment, tools, ladders, and shipboard environments. Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities. Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy. Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options. Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance. Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed. Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source. Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community. It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes. Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.
Warehouse WorkerDedicated and detail-oriented Warehouse Worker to work in the wine and spirits industry, responsible for picking, packing, truck loading, and shipping alcoholic beverage products in a fast-paced distribution environment. Skilled in order fulfillment, palletizing, and forklift operation while adhering to safety regulations and industry compliance standards. Demonstrates strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet productivity goals while ensuring product quality and customer satisfaction. Proven ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team to support efficient warehouse operations.Job Duties & Responsibilities:Issue, receive, pick, and transfer product to maintain accurate inventory.Proper usage of scanning devices to pick and ship products.Maintain set work standards for picking orders.Safely operate and utilize manual and power equipment.Loading of product into delivery trucks. Ensure proper loading to minimize damage during transport.Check products and packaging for quality purposes prior to shipping.Ensure all damaged products are properly removed from inventory and handled in accordance with procedures.Reviews orders for shipment to ensure accuracy.Follow all safety and cleanliness protocols.Other warehouse duties and activities as assigned.Required Qualifications:Skills & Abilities Ability to work independently, be self-managed and motivated to meet deadlines.Ability to safely lift 40-60 lbs. repeatedly.Years of Experience Must be a minimum of 18 years old.Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent or equivalent experience.Schedule:Shift hours starting at 5:30pm until completionApproximately 10-12 hours per shift4 Day Work Week, Monday through ThursdayPay: up to $24.00/hour ($20.00/hour plus incentive opportunities)Benefits (must be Full-Time for most benefits):401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee assistance programEmployee discountFlexible scheduleFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offParental leaveVision insurance
Agronomy Analytics SpecialistPay Rate$46 per hourLocationJohnston, IA OR Cary, NC (will consider fully remote. If remote, would need to be available roughly 8-5 Central time. Would also need to be able to travel to Des Moines 1 or 2 times pers year.)Duration12 monthsTypeW2 contract (No C2C)We are specifically seeking someone who has worked with agricultural datasets.Geospatial Analytics background IN THE CONTEXT OF AGRICULTURE is important. We don't want candidates who are heavy in Geospatial Analytics, but without agricultural background. We are also not seeking a pure agronomist, without the analytics background. This is a good mixture of agronomy and geospatial analytics.We need someone with excellent verbal and written communication skills. This person will not just be doing the analytics, but needs to be able to communicate it through Powerpoint slides or PDF summary. Needs to be able to put the material together in an easy to understand and professional way. They won't be presenting the material themselves, but will need to assemble it together.We are seeking a technically skilled individual to support data analytics and reporting for marketing initiatives focused on agronomic value of John Deere's technologies. This individual will work with large agricultural datasets from connected equipment, field trials, remote sensing platforms, and environmental data sources to generate actionable insights for internal stakeholders, dealers, and customers.The successful candidate will be responsible for managing analytical projects from start to finish, including data processing, statistical analysis, visualization, interpretation, and communication of results. Projects will involve operational datasets (from planters, sprayers, combines, etc), geospatial datasets such as soil maps and satellite imagery, and agronomic datasets including weather, soil, and scouting data.This position requires someone who can quickly understand project objectives, develop an analytical approach, execute the work, and deliver well-supported recommendations and conclusions.RequiredArcGIS ProQGISRDatabricksNice to have: John Deere Operation CenterNice to have: pythonNice to have: TableauNice to have: PowerBIA Master's degree candidate is likely what you will want to target. A PhD could be qualified, but be wary of candidates without any practical experience.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Work To Support Our Mission of Making Purposeful Employment Possible in Central IowaBeing a part of the Goodwill of Central Iowa team gives you a lot to feel good about. Whether you are working in our retail stores, providing direct support and training to our participants, or continuing your career at headquarters in operations or administrative support, you are making a difference in your community.Learn how we are all working together to make purposeful employment possible for all central Iowans.Goodwill of Central Iowa is looking for a Retail Assistant Store Manager to manage donated‑goods retail employees with our values of love, kindness, and respect.Full‑Time (40 hours/week)No retail holiday season! Shifts may be scheduled Monday - Saturday between the hours of 8 am and 10 pm and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.This position requires a flexible schedule to manage any shift across the department and support business needs.Starting wage of $18.00-$22.00/hour dependent on relevant years of experience.An additional $1.00/hour on Saturday and Sunday shifts worked!Monthly bonus eligibility based on achievement of department goals!Annual merit increase eligibility based on individual job performance.Career Development Pathways Could Look Like:Store Manager‑In‑Training - Assists with directing store operations to train, lead, and manage store team members and learn how to achieve key performance metrics and manage revenue targets.Store Manager - Directs store operations to lead, train, and develop employees, champion service excellence, and achieve key performance indicators and revenue targets in support of funding GCI's mission.District Manager - Oversees multi‑unit store operations management by leading teams to drive operational and service excellence, overall financial performance, loss control activities, customer service, inventory control, and quality standards within their assigned stores.Assistant Director of Retail Operations - Oversees the retail department operations and leaders, championing service excellence, and achieving organizational targets to fund Goodwill's mission.Successful candidates have:6 months of management experience - softlines and hardlines experience preferredOutstanding communication skills for daily employee and customer interactionsA dedication to coaching, leading, and developing othersExceptional problem‑solving abilitiesFlexibility to work positively on a team within Goodwill of Central Iowa's values of treating others with love, kindness, & respectPosition Summary:Our Assistant Store Managers are responsible for managing, training, and coaching store employees. This position assists in managing the store to achieve KPI's (key performance indicators) goals, which are measured and recorded monthly, quarterly and annually with a goal of meeting or exceeding revenue targets to help fund GCI's (Goodwill of Central Iowa) mission of making purposeful employment possible for all. Assistant Store Managers provide excellent customer service to external and internal customers. This position will lead processes such as donation tracking, production and pricing of donated goods, cash balancing, team member performance coaching, safety, and training using various technology and systems.What you'll do here:Assists in managing the team and store processes effectively to meet sales and production goals monthly, quarterly and annually.Trains and coaches' employees using various platforms including in‑person, online, and written processes.Effectively uses technology such as Microsoft Office suite, Point of Sales system, Human Resources Information System, cash register operations system, camera system, to communicate, monitor, and track store metrics.Analyzes expenses, production, and sales to achieve revenue goals to support and fund Goodwill of Central Iowa's mission. Participates in monthly financial calls. Completes regular KPI reports, oversees employee timekeeping, and completes bi‑weekly payroll actions.Regularly provides work performance feedback to employees using GCI's values of love, kindness, and respect.Provides communication within the store through team meetings, one‑on‑one conversations, electronically, and by posting or distributing relevant written materials.Supports the Mission department and activities through our round‑up program, promoting Mission activities and programs, supporting Mission goals and employees.Provides excellent customer service and responds effectively and promptly to customer needs.Assists in managing store DGR (donated goods retail) processes of sorting, pricing, and rotating merchandise to achieve production and sales goals.Partners with Store Manager and Safety & Loss Control Specialist to monitor and manage safety processes, regular safety activities, and safety training.Regularly completes and submits reports, performs employee actions within the HRIS (human resources information system), monitors and updates timekeeping and payroll data for team members, monitors employee training progress in the LMS (learning management system) and assists employees in accessing their records and training within our systems.Monitors and assists in maintaining internal and external appearance standards including floor care, store cleanliness, cash register organization, fixture organization, parking lot area, shopping cart store entry, and signage.Performs other duties as assigned.What you'll need:Possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats.Ability to run cash register, computer, wheeled carts and clothing racks, pallet jacks; potential for forklift operation dependent on work location.Ability to work independently and be flexible; adaptable to change.Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize and assign/monitor work.Ability to perform basic math.Basic knowledge of Microsoft office suite including Word, Excel and Outlook.Ability to work under pressure, maintain accuracy and meet deadlines.Must be able to pass a criminal background check and dependent adult and child abuse background check.High school diploma or its equivalent or currently attending high school or GED classes. A minimum of four (4) years of any combination of military service, high school or related full‑time paid employment.A minimum of twelve (12) months of related full‑time paid employment, including at least six (6) months of supervisory experience, or a minimum of one year of full‑time employment at a Goodwill of Central Iowa retail store.Access to reliable transportation for regular participation in work and possess valid Iowa Driver's License, a good driving record, insurable, and able to provide proof of personal vehicle insurance with a minimum of $100,000 per person and $300,000 per accident auto insurance liability coverage.Able to obtain First Aid/CPR certification.Ability to carry, lift, push or pull up to 40 pounds regularly.Ability to tolerate variations in work environment temperature.Ability to be stationary or mobile for long periods of time.Goodwill of Central Iowa is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability) and E‑Verify Participant.The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.If you are ready to work for an organization that brings out the best in people, apply today!CITYVIEW "Best Local Thrift Shop" 2019, 2020, & 2023 Winner!Des Moines' People's Choice 2024 Best Thrift Store!At goodwill,We Value Love Kindness and RespectExplore the Benefits of Working at Goodwill of Central IowaGreat benefit opportunities for both part‑time and full‑time employees including health benefits, PTO, 403B, Lifestyle Spending accounts, training and recognition programs and more. Learn more about our benefit opportunities when you work for Goodwill of Central Iowa.Goodwill of Central Iowa and our affiliates are affirmative action, equal opportunity employers (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disability) and E‑Verify participants.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Carhop/ Skating Carhop (server)
Sonic Drive In · Johnston, IA
*Position:* *Carhop* *Immediate Supervisor: * Manager on Duty (MOD) *Status: * Nonexempt *Position Summary:* This position serves product to guests. *Essential Job Duties:* * Ensure that product meets operational, quality, and appearance standards before being delivered to guests * Deliver product to guests by carrying and balancing a tray weighing up to 25 pounds * Provide friendly, quick, and polite service to guests * Promptly respond to guest requests * Report customer complaints/issues to MOD * Assist guest with payment * Make accurate change quickly and efficiently * Clear trays and trash from guests' vehicles, patio, drive-thru, and parking lot * Comply with all company policies, procedures, and operational standards * Perform regular cleaning and sanitation duties – including trash disposal, mopping, sweeping, washing dishes and food preparation tools, wiping counters, sanitizing food preparation areas, cleaning equipment, and emptying used grease – pursuant to operational standards * Regular attendance *ADDITIONAL DUTIES:* * Report employee complaints/issues to MOD * Move and stock food product weighing up to 50 pounds * Skating Carhop: * Complete Skating Carhop training requirements * Perform duties while on roller skates * Perform other job-related duties as assigned or required *Time/Shift Expectations:* Irregular hours; nights; weekends; and holidays *Qualifications and Job Requirements:* * Knowledge/Skills * General restaurant or retail knowledge * Basic math and reading skills * Effective verbal and written communication skills * Ability to follow directions * Customer service and multi-tasking skills *Work Environment:* Continuous standing, bending, reaching, moving, stooping, stretching, lifting, and skating (for Skating Carhops) in a restaurant environment; frequent exposure to heat and hot liquid shortening while cooking; frequent exposure to freezer when stocking food items; occasional exposure to extreme temperatures based on variable weather conditions