Inspects cargoes of seagoing vessels to certify compliance with national and international health and safety regulations in cargo handling and stowage. May require an associate's degree with 2-4 years of experience in the field. Is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager. view job details

Manages an organization's transportation operations to ensure efficiency, cost control, and compliance while coordinating teams and resources. Implements processes and policies to ensure transportation operations meet business objectives and comply with industry standards and local, state, and federal regulations. Monitors transportation metrics, expenses, and rates to determine efficient resource utilization and navigate demand changes. Oversees and evaluates third-party logistics providers to ensure contracted services meet expectations. Utilizes Transportation Management Systems to monitor ... view job details

Follow all service department policies and procedures for work orders, inspections, invoicing, etc. Complete all required paperwork or computer/database entries for job assigned, making all necessary remarks legibly on the work order, warranty parts, return parts, etc. Documents actions by completing production and quality forms. view job details

Performs all necessary tasks (semi-skilled and unskilled) laboring duties related to the installation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of systems and equipment. Follows a continuous improvement process that includes familiarization with vessel systems and equipment, and taking advantage of any company-offered craft training. Installs power supply wiring for newly installed equipment following electrical codes and blueprints. view job details

Prepares technical reports based off of on-site inspections in a timely manner. Act effectively as the company's specialist for rules, regulations, requirements, and processes. Communicate ideas for improving company processes with a positive and constructive attitude. view job details

Creatures of the Deep Two hundred miles out to sea, Tonie Chute checks that she is tethered securely to her research vessel and then goes to the deck's edge to help guide an 800-pound sampling net into the water. The net's fine mesh traps the tiny plankton, samples of which Chute and other marine biologists will analyze in the National Marine Fisheries Service laboratory back on shore as they investigate the effects of global warming on fish populations. . . "I chose this work because I wanted to be outside and get really dirty, something I try to remember when I'm cold and frightened," said C... view article details

Q. How do I go about requesting a 'fair' base salary when the company knows I'm happy with my overall compensation?I receive a salary of $36,000 in my position as a branch sales manager. My total compensation in 2000 exceeded $62,000, thanks to the bonus plan, and I'm quite satisfied with this amount.The problem is my base salary. My position pays between $35,000 and $55,000. Although I have only been the branch manager for one year, I believe my talent and results should be reflected in an above-average salary. I expect a salary increase this April, but 3 to 5 percent won't get me to $45,000 ... view article details

Taking a business trip is often part of the job. You may even enjoy the trip, but that doesn’t make it a vacation. Business travel is considered work time. And when thinking about the business travel compensation and reimbursement you’re owed, you should understand what you’re entitled to. Responsibility for Reimbursing Business Travel Expenses When employers think about business travel compensation, they typically begin by putting reimbursement guidelines in place so employees know exactly what they can (and cannot) expense. Business travel expenses can fly out of control in a hurry, and empl... view article details

When it comes to unemployment, the new year is looking a whole lot like the old one.The first unemployment report of the 2013 showed the jobless rate lingering just under 8 percent for the fifth straight month, even as the country's employers add jobs. The national unemployment rate in January was 7.9 percent, representing some 12.3 million jobless, according to numbers just released by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. In September, November, and December, the rate was 7.8 percent; in October it was 7.9 percent.A year ago, in January 2012, 8.3 percent of the workforce was out of  a job.... view article details

Firefighter Ranked #1It turns out that making a lot of money doesn't necessarily make you sexy. In a recent poll conducted by Salary.com, firefighter hosed down the competition and won the title of 'sexiest job' with 16% of the nearly 5,000 votes. These brave, uniformed public servants lit it up over other high paying jobs like doctor, lawyer, and Chief Executive Officer. Take it from the wife of a firefighter: 'How could you not find it sexy when a person is willing to risk his life for another's; literally walk through fire? You can't put a price tag on that. It is not just a job to them, bu... view article details

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