Fort Bliss, TX

DEPARTMENT OF LOGISTICS Support - Fort Bliss, TX

• Analyzes malfunctions and repairs, rebuilds and maintains power equipment, such as cranes, power shovels, scrapers, paving machines, motor graders, trench-digging machines, conveyors, bulldozers, dredges, pumps, compressors and pneumatic tools

• Operates and inspects machines or equipment to diagnose defects, dismantles and reassembles equipment, using hoists and hand tools

• Examines parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges

• Replaces defective engines and subassemblies, such as transmissions, and tests overhauled equipment to ensure operating efficiency.

• Welds broken parts and structural members.

• May direct workers engaged in cleaning parts and assisting with assembly and disassembly of equipment.

• May repair, adjust and maintain mining machinery, such as stripping and loading shovels, drilling and cutting machines, and continuous mining machines

Experience: Two years of relevant experience as a heavy equipment mechanic or equivalent, and certification in welding.

Education: High school diploma or G.E.D.

Security: Must be eligible for a Secret Security Clearance if needed; applicants may be required to undergo a background investigation; must consent to random or job-related drug testing.

Licenses: Valid State driver's license and car insurance for access to military installations and travel; eligible for and be able to obtain a U.S. Government motor vehicle operator's permit for assigned class of vehicle; Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is preferred.

In addition, the candidate must be able to: Lift on an occasional basis a maximum of 50 pounds with frequent or constant lifting of 25 pounds; must be able to climb in and out of military vehicles and related equipment; must be able to stand for at least two continuous hours; must be able to work in cramped areas for at least two continuous hours; must be able to work in all types of weather conditions to include intense heat, heavy wind, blowing sand and sleet.

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RAM New Hire Positions in El Paso, TX

Research Analysis and Maintenance, Inc. (RAM) was founded in El Paso, Texas during July 1982 and has matured into a financially stable, high technology company. The company maintains its corporate headquarters in El Paso with principal offices in Huntsville, Alabama, and Fort Hood, Texas. RAM has major operational elements located across the country in close proximity to our customers.

RAM has approximately 650 employees working at approximately 40 locations and 15 states throughout the United States and also owns a 20% share of the Combat Support Associates Joint Venture Partnership providing a full range of support services for U.S. and Allied Forces throughout Kuwait. This Joint Venture Partnership employs 8,500 in-country personnel supported by an additional 1,500 subcontractor personnel.

RAM provides professional support to the U.S. Government and private industry within two core business areas – information systems and technical services. We provide the complete spectrum of information systems services and support to meet our Government and corporate customers' needs. We have substantial networking and telecommunication and system/software engineering capability and experience permitting us to offer total life-cycle information system solutions. We also provide a broad range of technical services to our Department of Defense customers and have particularly strong credentials in research and analysis; developmental and operational testing; training development and implementation; threat systems; and operations and maintenance support services for ranges, training centers, and other major facilities.

With several principal offices across the United States, RAM offers a variety of job opportunities in most technical disciplines. For additional information, please contact our Human Resources Coordinator for Recruitment and Hiring via our website <www.ramincorp.com> or call 915-592-7047.

But the big news is that RAM is currently in the process of duplicating its business management functions here in the El Paso area. That means that RAM will be creating a separate accounting department and contracts management department to support one of our major contracts with the Army. We need to identify and hire a full set of qualified personnel by the mid-November 2009 to implement this major shift in the way that RAM manages the support of this contract. Please see the reverse side of this page for the listing of job titles with associated qualifications to determine your interest and competitive qualifications to be considered as an applicant for these positions.

Corporate Business Manager	15 years experience at increasing Corporate levels of authority. MBA or CPA desired.
Group Business Manager	12 years experience at increasing Corporate levels of authority. MBA or CPA desired.
Accountant	2 years experience with purchase ordering systems, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank statement reconciliation.
Contracts Administration Staff	Contracts administration positions require a bachelor's degree with experience commensurate with the position being sought. Experience with Government contracts management and the Federal Acquisition Regulations is strongly desired.
Senior Contracts Manager	10 years experience supporting contracts with multiple delivery orders, products, and/or services. Contract costing methodologies for FFP, Cost Plus, and T&M types.
Contracts Specialist	5 years experience supporting contracts with multiple delivery orders, products, and/or services. (Paralegal may qualify.)
Human Resources Service Center	Human Resource positions require a bachelor's degree with experience commensurate with the position being sought. Experience developing and submitting EEO 1 and VETS 100 reports is desired.
Human Resources Administrative Assistant	2 years experience with recruiting job applicants for consideration against outstanding position requirements.

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Corporate Careers in El Paso, TX

NEW! Contracts Administrator: The successful candidate will generally perform the following:

• Establish and maintain corporate policies and procedures for the management and administration of all contracting functions
• Ensure all contractual documentation is in compliance with applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations, and other Federal, State, and Local laws, statutes, and directives
• Develop and coordinate the processes, procedures, and systems necessary to acquire and maintain proper management records for all contractual vehicles
• Formulate, review, coordinate, analyze, and distribute, as appropriate, all contractual vehicles to include contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, basic ordering agreements, teaming agreements, preferred vendor agreements, etc. for completeness, accuracy, consistency, and compliance with all relevant legal terms and conditions
• Provide direct interface and liaison to the client contracting function on all matters requiring action and intervention for the continuance or modification of all contract vehicles
• Review, monitor, and process all contractual correspondence.
• Maintain the official repository and archive of all contractual correspondence
• Prepare and distribute the Contract Master File Document
• Function as Buyer/Purchasing Agent for the acquisition of supplies, services, commodities, and equipment in response to either corporate or customer requirements, as appropriate
• Monitor all contracts for compliance with invoicing and reporting terms and conditions
• Support the Business Development Service Center, and the Group Vice Presidents in the attainment of corporate growth objectives by participating in new business proposals in developing cost and pricing proposals for new business initiatives, preparing required certifications and representations, coordinating the receipt and issuance of contracts, subcontracts, and similar contracting vehicles, and coordinating the preparation of cost and price quotations for existing contractual vehicles
• Responsible for meeting and maintaining the Small Business Subcontracting Goals.
• Prepare all the required reports and file through the eSRS Web Site
• Prepare and submit the Contractor Manpower Reports on a yearly basis for the required contracts
• Travel as required

Education: B.S.
Experience: 10+ years

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U.S. Army Air Defense Artillery

HOT! 14E, 14T, and 14J Instructors -- Starting at $54,000

14T Instructor Track   The PATRIOT Launcher Operator (14T) Instructor serves as a member of an instructional staff at the 14T Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) qualification course of the U.S. Army Air Defense (ADA) School.        

Responsibilities   

• Teach soldier trainees the skills required to become certified as PATRIOT missile system crew members operating and maintaining the PATRIOT missile system Launcher Station.
• Present and oversee training, as well as practical exercise, both in field and classroom environments.
• Operate and maintain the PATRIOT Launcher and associated equipment such as the prime mover, tactical communication gear, and power generation equipment. 
• Be familiar with military equipment related to 14T operations to include the PATRIOT Launcher Station and prime mover, truck- and trailer-mounted communications shelters and work stations, and trailer-mounted generators.
• Give instruction in front of a classroom utilizing electronic media (slides, overhead projectors, work stations, video) as well as blackboard or whiteboard teaching aids. Move around the classroom to assist students at their work stations or mock tactical shelters.
• Remove and install components on equipment that is designed for remote operations.

 Qualifications      

• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• MOS certification as a 14T (with documented proof).
• Instructor Training Course (ITC) certificate preferred. Support Cadre Training Course (SCTC) certificate preferred.
• Physical Requirements: Able to pass a physical (including color vision, and ability to lift up to 80 lbs.) and be able to: stand for at least two continuous hours while utilizing electronic and manual media types; move frequently around a classroom; climb in and out of military vehicles and equipment; work in cramped areas for at least two continuous hours; access the Launching Station and shelters using narrow ladders that extend up to five feet; manually raise and lower antennas and communications masts; and work in all types of weather conditions.
• Security Requirements: Able to pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and for-cause drug and alcohol testing; U.S. citizenship; at least 18 years old; able to obtain or retain a SECRET Security Clearance as issued by the Dept. of Defense.  

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 14J Instructor Track   The Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Tactical Operations Center (TOC) operator supervises or serves as a member of a Manual Early Warning Network (MEWN) section, team, or platoon in operations and intelligence functions.     

Responsibilities    

• Present training and correctly answer questions on how to detect, track, and   identify  aircraft, correlate tracks, and broadcast early warning information.
• Operate and perform preventive maintenance checks and services on the team vehicles and power generation equipment.  
• Perform operations and intelligence duties in ADA units.
• Perform map operations.
• Operate over radio nets.
• Inventory and destroy classified material, and perform other security functions.
• Establish, supervise, and participate in unit-level training for crew certification programs and ADA exercises.
• Perform intelligence duties and serve as a unit liaison.
• Monitor unit equipment readiness and prepare monthly unit readiness reports (URRs).
• Assist in supervising maintenance records and maintaining supportive stockage procedures.
• Assist in designing and implementing the maintenance program.     

 Qualifications    

• High school diploma/GED. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• MOS certification as a 14J (with documented proof). May be able to accept other 14-series or missile training, depending upon military experience.
• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Instructor Training Course (ITC) certificate preferred.
• Support Cadre Training Course (SCTC) certificate preferred.
• Physical Requirements: Able to pass a physical (including color vision) and; stand for at least two continuous hours while utilizing electronic and manual media types; move frequently around a classroom; climb in and out of military vehicles and equipment; work in cramped areas for at least two continuous hours; and work in all types of weather conditions  
• Security Requirements: Able to pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and for-cause drug and alcohol testing; U.S. citizenship; at least 18 years old; able to obtain or retain a SECRET Security Clearance as issued by the Dept. of Defense.

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14E Instructor Track   Our 14E Instructors will present training and correctly answer questions on how to detect, track, and identify aircraft, correlate tracks, and broadcast early warning information.   

Responsibilities    

• Serve as a member of an instructional staff at the 14E Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) qualification course of the U.S. Army Air Defense (ADA) School
• Teach trainees the skills needed to serve in an air defense unit or as a member of an air defense activity engaged in operations or intelligence functions of liaison units.
• Present and oversee classroom training as well as practical exercises both in a field and classroom environment. 
• Teach the trainee to be responsible for system emplacement, initialization, and operator/organizational level system maintenance and services, (limited to the ability to detect improper equipment operation or malfunction by use of the senses, embedded diagnostic aids; e.g., BIT/BITE and/or on-board test equipment, Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (e.g., multimeter to perform low voltage and continuity checks), technical references, technical inspections, adjustments, removal and replacement of battery replaceable units/line-replaceable units, and other tasks authorized in the maintenance allocation chart, and preventive maintenance checks and services required to sustain or return the PATRIOT Fire Control Section, Fire Direction Section, and associated equipment to its operational readiness condition.

Qualifications   

• High school diploma/GED. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• MOS certification as a 14E in the U.S. Army, Supervised or served as a member of a PATRIOT Air Defense weapons system or as a member of an Air Defense activity engaged in operations, intelligence or liaison functions. 
• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Instructor Training Course (ITC) certificate preferred.
• Support Cadre Training Course (SCTC) certificate preferred.
• Physical Requirements: Able to pass a physical (including color vision) and; stand for at least two continuous hours while utilizing electronic and manual media types; move frequently around a classroom; climb in and out of military vehicles and equipment; work in cramped areas for at least two continuous hours; and work in all types of weather conditions.
• Security Requirements: Able to pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and for-cause drug and alcohol testing; U.S. citizenship; at least 18 years old; able to obtain or retain a SECRET Security Clearance as issued by the Dept. of Defense.

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Fort Hood, Texas

Operational Test Command

HOT! Engineering Technician IIs -- $16.43/hour + $3.35/hour benefits credit

Please Note: This job is temporary, lasting approximately 1 March 2010 through 25 September 2010, and you will be TDY to El Paso, TX for most of the job's duration.  In addition to the $16.43/hr wage, there is a health and welfare credit of $3.35/hr in lieu of benefits. This job requires US citizenship.  Candidates with an active Security Clearance are highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Conducts a variety of tests using established methods, preparing test specimens, adjusting and operating equipment, recording test data, and pointing out deviations resulting from equipment malfunction or observational errors
• Extracts engineering data from various prescribed but non-standardized sources, processing the data following well-defined methods including elementary algebra and geometry, and presenting the data in prescribed form.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited technical school in electronics, or equivalent military training. An Associate degree in Electronics is preferred.
• Experience in the maintenance of electronics, video, RF communications, radar equipment, and/or digital computer systems.
• US citizenship
• Ability to pass alcohol and drug testing
• Ability to obtain a Common Access Card (involves background check)
• Valid driver's license and car insurance for access to military installations and travel and ability to obtain a US Govt. motor vehicle operator's permit

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Fort Dix, New Jersey

NEW! Network Support:

 

RAM is seeking applicants for current and future openings in the areas of Help Desk, Information Assurance and Network Administration. Applicants who are Security+, MCP, and/or Cisco (CCNA or CCNP) certified are desired.  As a member of our team, support is provided to about 2000 users within a Microsoft based network.

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TACLAN Systems Administrator: The successful candidate will generally perform the following:

As the systems administrator you will perform on-site systems administration to support the installation, operation, and maintenance of assigned TACLAN Suites; on-site analysis and repair of software and hardware problems; on-site software maintenance in the form of installation of updates, new baselines, and information assurance, and virus protection tools and patches; desk-side user support in response to TACLAN helpdesk calls, isolating the fault, identifying and replacing faulty parts with on-site spares and returning the system to service; preventive maintenance on assigned TACLAN systems; Inspect and maintain the hardware configuration of all TACLAN suites; analysis of user problems and requests to refer user needs and requirements to the customer; and support deployments and exercises.

Education: High School Diploma.

Experience: Four years experience in administration of LAN operating systems, servers, and applications.

Security Clearance: DOD Secret to start work. Applicants will be required to undergo a background investigation in order to obtain a security clearance. Must consent to drug testing. A TS/SCI DOD security clearance is a definite plus.

Licenses: Valid State driver's license and car insurance for access to military installations and travel.

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RAM Job Application Process:

RAM Job Board

To review details about jobs that RAM has available, visit this site often. This is also the place where you will download the RAM Application and accompanying forms. Only one application need be completed because you will automatically be considered for all jobs open at RAM for which you are qualified. All applications remain active in our database for at least one year.

The Application Packet

The Application Packet comprises all of the materials you will submit for consideration. No other items than the ones indicated are necessary unless requested. Below, each portion of the application packet is outlined.

The Application is a three (3) page document to complete required information about yourself that is pertinent to consideration for employment. Please complete each section, as we do not accept applications that, for example, say "see resume". Make sure signatures and initials are provided where indicated on Page 3. To download just this document, click here.

The Personnel Screening Questionnaire (PSQ) authorizes RAM to conduct a background check as needed for employment. Not all jobs require a background check, as many require a security clearance with a more stringent background investigation. The PSQ must be signed by you before submitting the packet for consideration. To download just this document, click here.

The Contact Authorization Form authorizes RAM to contact previous employers to ask specific questions about your work for that employer. The authorization must have your signature, as well as your initials, where indicated.To download just this document, click here.

The Data Collection Form is a self-identity form that helps us, as a federal contractor, comply with the requirements of the Department of Labor, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), 41 CFR, Part 60-1. The form also aids us in our pursuit to hire and promote qualified minority applicants. If you do not wish to divulge the information requested, check the applicable box on the form. The form must be completed, although self-identification is voluntary.To download just this document, click here.

Your up-to-date Resume must be included in the packet.

If you are prior military, a copy of your DD-214 showing your discharge disposition must also be provided.

Submission of Your Packet

Complete all portions of the Application Packet, sign and initial where indicated, and fax to ATTN: HR at 915-595-0559. Alternately, you may scan and email the packet to hr@ramincorp.com.  

You may also mail or drop off your packet. We are located at:

Research Analysis & Maintenance, Inc. (RAM)
9440 Viscount Blvd., Suite 200
El Paso, Texas 79925

Applications will not be considered unless we receive all portions of your application packet. Again, the application packet should contain:

1. Application
2. Personnel Screening Questionnaire
3. Contact Authorization
4. Data Collection Form
5. Resume
6. DD-214 if prior military

Selection for Interview or Retention in Database

A status on your submission won't be available for approximately one week after all items have been received in good order. If you do not hear from RAM after one week, e-mail barberreem@ramincorp.com, or call for status, as some positions are put on hold.

If you are selected for an interview, you will be called. If you are not selected, you will receive a thank-you letter in the mail, and will be kept in RAM's recruiting databases for at least one year.

No walk-ins during any part of the application process are accepted unless requested. Please e-mail barberreem@ramincorp.com for status or other questions.

Thanks so much for your interest in RAM!