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Opportunities on Handshake
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January 17, 2025
What You Will Be DoingExamination of taxpayer filings for complete returns and accurate information.Review and analyze tax, net operating loss, capital loss and charitable contribution carryovers, calculated penalties, and interest.Communication with taxpayer, primarily in writing, but also by telephone, explaining assessments, adjustments, or compliance issues.Process system related error messages to resolve errors.Training in the advanced level series to lower Technicians.  Mission and CultureThe Department of Revenue, Tax Division is charged with collecting state taxes and administering tax laws.  We also regulate charitable gaming and provide revenue estimating and economic forecasting.  We promote compliance through quality service, fair administration, accurate and timely information to Alaska taxpayers.  Benefits of Joining Our TeamThere are many benefits of working for the State of Alaska, including 37.5-hour work weeks, health insurance, retirement benefits, higher than average leave accrual (paid time off), regular (annual or biannual) step/pay increases, union negotiated cost of living increases, and a variety of discounts at participating businesses (gym memberships, Microsoft Office, Dell computers, GCI, AT&T, Verizon, etc.).  There is also an option to work from home on a hybrid basis.   After a probationary training period this position can be eligible to work from home (telework) up to three days a week.  The Working Environment You Can ExpectThe Juneau Corporation Income Tax section is a group of Tax Technicians working together in an open environment which encourages collaboration and communication in an effort to get the work accomplished.  The Corporation Income Tax section receives approximately 18,000 corporation net income tax returns annually, which are processed through the Tax Revenue Management System.  Who We Are Looking ForComputer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.Customer Service:(***) Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.Tax Law: Knowledge of accounting and tax law for individuals, sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations.
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January 15, 2025
Biological Science Technician (Fire Effects Monitor)Duties Serves as lead for the fire monitoring program underneath the direction of the park's Fire Ecologist. Examines existing fire monitoring programs, data, and documentation at the park(s), identifies and prioritizes needs within the context of broader goals and objectives.Manage fire effects monitoring program including annual and daily work scheduling, equipment preparation, maintaining inventory and data collection management.Support natural resource and fire management through comprehensive understanding of and communicating fire ecology and fire effects information to manage and protect fire adapted ecosystems.Support fire management programs with operational and administrative support; conduct fire behavior monitoring and reporting for prescribed fires.Open & closing dates01/13/2025 to 01/31/2025This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn moreSalary$49,960 - $64,952 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 7Locations2 vacancies in the following locations: Yosemite National Park, CA Homestead, FL Ochopee, FLRemote jobNoTelework eligibleYes—as determined by the agency policy.Travel RequiredOccasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursedYes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.Appointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-time         Â
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January 15, 2025
Wildland Firefighter (Fuels Management) - Direct Hiring AuthorityDutiesAssists the Wildland Fire Fuels Program in planning and implementing both prescribed fires and mechanical fuels treatments.Implements and administers fuels management acitivites and wildland fire activities to ensure target goals are achieved, management objectives are met, and mitigation measures are adequate.Provides professional guidance and assistance to other natural resource managers on the use of wildland fire to restore, protect and enhance ecosystems.Coordinates field studies related to fuels management program issues to determine effectiveness of treatments.Performs fiscal analysis, formulates the annual fuels management budget and maintains a system of accounts to track program expenditures.Open & closing dates01/13/2025 to 01/31/2025Salary$69,099 - $89,826 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 9LocationĚÇĐÄvlogąŮÍř, AK 1 vacancyRemote jobNoTelework eligibleYes—as determined by the agency policy.Travel Required75% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursedYes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.Appointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-time         Â
Handshake FAQs for students
Your profile is your time to shine, so don’t be shy about listing your accomplishments. Because the more potential employers know about you, the better the chance they’ll reach out. Make sure to list all of your hard work — in the classroom and out — in your profile.
Recruiters are five times more likely to reach out to you with job opportunities if your profile is complete.
In addition to your major, Handshake also uses your job interests to recommend opportunities to you.
Job interests include:
- Job type: Looking for an on-campus job, internship, part-time job or full-time job? You can
choose more than one. - Preferred location: Select the cities you would like to work in, and Handshake will show you jobs in that area.
Job role: Choose at least three positions you would like to explore, like “marketing associate” or “data analyst.”
Beyond your job interests, employers want to know:
- Previous work experience: Have you had a part-time job, an internship or a work-study, research or volunteer
position? Employers like to see that you’ve taken on responsibility and that these
experiences have helped you develop valuable skills.
- Skills: Add technical skills like proficiency with Structured Query Language (SQL), along
with soft skills like communication. The more skills you list, the better your chances
are of showing up in an employer search.
- Clubs and organizations: These signal your specific interests, affinity groups, and participation and involvement on campus.
Set your preferences for the types of jobs and locations you’re interested in. Handshake can find the right opportunities for you. Because searching through hundreds of job postings that don’t fit isn’t a good use of your time.
The questions and answers will be based on a student’s interests. To help show questions and answers that are relevant to the students, we may use signals. Those could include a student's demographic attributes, such as major or school year, and behavioral data, such as the companies the student has viewed on Handshake.
Narrow down and customize your job search. Filter through jobs by criteria such as job type, location, work authorization and industry. Keyword search helps you find jobs whose description includes a word that you’re looking for.
For example, if you search for the keyword “accounting,” you will see jobs where the word accounting appears in the posting.
TIP: Save your searches to quickly access a set of filters you’ve used in the past!
- Help employers find you. If your profile is public, you’ll show up in searches when they’re recruiting for
jobs and internships.
- Connect with and mentor other students. Help other students along their career journeys by making your own visible. And give them the opportunity to reach out.
- Chat with students and alumni who’ve been there. When you view a job or employer page, you can see other students who have worked there
and reach out to them with your questions.
- Get an inside look at company culture, interview tips and more through company reviews. You can also find answers to common career questions (or ask your own!) in Q&A.
Recognizing job scams
While we do our best to vet employers, employment scams are always changing and getting better at hiding in plain sight. We want to empower you to ensure the employers are legitimate. If you have any concerns about employer requests or interview procedures, please reach out to our office. We are happy to support you.
Scammers may post jobs on popular job boards, and they may directly contact you via email offering to hire you for a position. Some scams may use reputable companies as fronts. They may even mention Handshake or UAF to make them seem more legitimate.
- Employers who use Handshake cannot see your @alaska.edu email and will only be able
to contact you through the Handshake platform if they have an employer trust score
of 80 or above. Also, you must choose to allow employers to contact you on Handshake
before they will be allowed to do so.
- Handshake will never ask for sign-in credentials or personal payment through email.
If you receive an email requesting these or containing unusual phrases, spelling or
grammar, please don’t click on any links or reply.
Be wary if the job posting or email:
- Requests for your personal information, such as address, phone number, etc. without
any previous contact.
- Asks for any money or sensitive personal information such as bank account, Social
Security number, etc.
- Focuses on money or promises to pay in advance. If it seems too good to be true, it
probably is.
- Uses an email address that is not linked to the company they represent.
- Links to a nonprofessional-looking website.
- Has spelling errors or lacks a professional tone.
- References getting your contact information from your university or career center.
Be skeptical, always ask questions and look up jobs/employers when you are viewing job postings or reading email offers.
My name is Bryan and I work with the HandShake, and my job is to provide part-time employment for qualified students during the academic year and beyond. I have contacted you because there is an opening for you at CDS and below are the lines from your potential employer:
My name is Dr. John Mazzariello and I am the Senior Director of Practice Operations at the Center for Disability Services Council - New York Chapter (CDS).
This is a virtual position which does not require you to travel to NY.
I also provide individual and group therapy, coaching, assessment and academic screenings to support students with disabilities (physical, chronic, psychiatric, and invisible). A large percentage of the students served by the mental health unit have psychiatric disabilities or comorbid psychiatric disabilities and need mental health support to be successful at the University. In addition, many University of students with academic difficulties and no prior diagnosis are seen and assessed through the academic screening and assessment process. I am also the Director of supervision, training and coordination of counseling psychology and clinical psychology graduate students in the United States who have practicums at SCDD and APA-accredited school psychology predoctoral interns.
You have received this email to be considered for an offer from the University Office for Students with Disabilities to work with me. This is an at-will position that reports directly to me. Should you decide to accept the offer, you do not have to travel down to New York to occupy this position as we are transitioning online.
I also have over 10 years of experience working with adults who have problematic relationships, childhood issues, and who feel stuck in their present life. It might be trauma, depression, anxiety, but whatever it is we can help you get "unstuck" together and I enjoy doing this. I believe everyone has the potential to help themselves, but sometimes we need some guidance.
This is a very simple employment. You will only help me mail letters, make payments at Walmart and purchase some items for the new Hybrid Teachers when needed. This employment only takes 6 hours a day and 4 times a week for $620.00
I am unable to meet up for an interview because I am currently away and helping the disabled students in Canada.
You will be paid in advance for all tasks and purchases to be done on my behalf. Some of my personal letters and mails will be forwarded to your residence or nearby post office for you to pick up at your convenience. Upon my arrival we will discuss the possibility of making this a long-term employment if I am impressed with your services while I am away. My arrival is scheduled for the last week of June 2020.
To be considered for this position, use your "alternate email (different from school email)" to contact your employer directly by sending an email with your details as follows:
Full name,
Current Residential Address,
Alternate email (different from school email)
Cell #.
To: Dr. John Mazzariello
internship@qualityservice.com
Bryan.
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Get started with Handshake as an employer
. As part of the process, you'll request to connect with the University of Alaska System, which will enable you to post jobs for UAF talent. If you're stuck, check out this article: .
- On the left side of the navigation toolbar, click 'Schools'.
- Click 'More Schools on Handshake' to search for and request specific schools
- Request The University of Alaska System.
- Once received, we'll review your request and accept it as long as your organization
abides by our Recruiting Policies.
- with your work email address.
- Request to join your company - Handshake will provide you with a list of possible companies based on your email domain.
- The admin/owner of your company's Handshake account will give you access to your company's Handshake account.
- From the home page, click the blue box on the left that says 'Post a Job'. Alternatively, on the left side navigation toolbar, click 'Jobs'.
- On the top right, click the blue box titled 'Create Job'.
- Complete the job posting with as many details and descriptions as possible.
- Follow the prompts and add the school or schools you would like to advertise the job to.
- Enter application start and expiration dates, then click 'Create'.
- For more information, review this article: How to Post a Job in Handshake.