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• Record jobless rate for the Springs, resources being stretched

  March 14, 2011 7:09 PM

  Colorado Springs is entering record levels of unemployment. Numbers from January show the Springs increased the unemployment rate from 9.5 percent to 10.2, according to the Department of Labor and Employment. This increase continues to stretch already heavily used resources for jobseekers. Anthony Green sees how busy the Pike... more »

• Job of the Day: Medical Records Technician

  October 19, 2010 12:55 PM

  The Colorado Department of Corrections has an opening in Colorado Springs for a Medical Records Technician. This position is responsible for the scheduling of medical appointments, transportation and security for offenders within the Department of Corrections. Responsibilities include evaluation of provider referrals to determine clinical specialists and/or services... more »

• Job of the Day: Paramedic

  October 5, 2010 11:58 AM

  Fort Carson has an opening for a civilian paramedic. You will be responsible for responding to accidents, illnesses and other emergencies on post. This is a federal job with the following benefits: Comprehensive health and life insurance Competitive salaries Generous retirement programs Paid holidays,... more »

• Progressive to hire 200 in Colorado Springs

  September 29, 2010 4:16 PM

  The local job market just got 200 times better. Progressive Insurance plans to hire 200 new employees to work at their Colorado Springs call center. The company is taking application from now until the end of January. The company says they've had an influx of new customers and... more »

• Job of the Day: IT Systems Security

  September 24, 2010 2:32 PM

  Colorado Springs Utilities has an opening for an IT Systems Security administrator. The Colorado Springs city-owned utility is seeking someone with this experience: Rigorous Knowledge of information security principles including risk assessment, intrusion detection, network access control, threat and vulnerability management, data loss prevention and identity and access... more »

• Job of the Day: secretary

  September 21, 2010 12:56 PM

  Fort Carson's medical department has an opening for a civilian secretary.The permanent position pays $42,900 - $55,800 to start, with generous benefits. Job Qualifications: Experience in directing the coordination of distinguished visitors to the hospital. Maintains and adjusts supervisor?s calendar depending on priority. Experience utilizing correspondence rules... more »

• Job of the Day: Customer Service Rep

  September 20, 2010 1:47 PM

  Colorado Springs Utilities has four openings for Customer Account Service Representatives. The starting pay is $13.50 - $20 per hour, depending upon experience. You should have a high school diploma or GED, with six months experience in a call center or other customer-oriented position. You'll receive PERA retirement.... more »

• Job of the Day: Oracle/MS SQL Server DBA Lead

  August 23, 2010 12:17 PM

  Oracle/MS SQL Server DBA Lead -- Do you know what all that stuff means? Good! Colorado Springs Utilities has an opening for you. Starting Pay range: $75,000 to $112,000. The deadline to apply is noon on Friday. more »

• Job of the Day: Systems & Database

  August 19, 2010 11:51 AM

  Colorado Springs Utilities has an opening in its Data Warehouse/Business Intelligence area. This person will be responsible for providing professional, complex, senior-level Hyperion reporting and analysis. The starting pay range, depending upon experience, is $68,000 to $101,000. You must apply by noon next Monday. more »

• Job of the Day: USOC Accounting Manager

  August 16, 2010 10:23 AM

  The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) has an opening for an Accounting Manager at the USOC headquarters in Colorado Springs. Starting pay is $46,600-$86,500 per year, minimum 3 years of experience. Apply online more »

• Job of the Day: PPCC enrollment services

  August 9, 2010 10:14 AM

  Pikes Peak Community College has an opening in Enrollment Services. This full-time position supervises, trains and assigns work to eight full-time classified and two work-study positions on all aspects of Admissions, Registrations, Financial Aid, Career and degree program/class advising and testing, call center and front counter operations, policies and... more »

• Job of the Day: 3 AFA positions

  August 6, 2010 12:06 PM

  The US Air Force Academy has several new job postings this week. LIBRARY TECHNICIAN - The primary purpose of this position is to provide a variety of circulation activities including shelving, charging materials in/out, maintaining materials in shelf order and answering general questions from patrons/customers about circulation policies or... more »

• Job of the Day: Dam Safety Engineer

  August 5, 2010 12:31 PM

  The Colorado Division of Water Resources has an opening for a Dam Safety Engineer. The position is based in Colorado Springs. Duties include: Prevent the loss of life and property damage from the failure of dams by setting safe storage levels in reservoirs by inspection and engineering evaluation; to... more »

• Job of the Day: Store Associate

  August 3, 2010 11:06 AM

  The Fort Carson commissary has an opening for a store associate. Starting pay is $27,000 - $36,000. Apply by Aug. 9. CLICK HERE TO APPLY more »

• Job of the Day: PPCC Electronics Specialist

  August 2, 2010 12:29 PM

  The Information Technology Support Services Department of Pikes Peak Community College has an opening for an Electronic Specialist. This full-time position will provide technical support for the Radio/Television program, the KEPC radio station, and the PPCC TV station on installation, operation and repair of equipment and software. Also, ensure... more »

• Job of the Day: Transportation Security Specialist

  July 30, 2010 11:25 AM

  The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking a Transportation Security Specialist in Colorado Springs. Starting pay range is $54,000 - $103,000. Deadline to apply is Aug. 12. CLICK HERE TO APPLY more »

• Job of the Day: CSU equipment operator

  July 29, 2010 9:49 AM

  Colorado Springs Utilities has an opening for an Equipment Operator. The Equipment Operator position consists of the daily operation of a Terra Gator to inject bio-solids into the dedicated land disposal areas at Clear Spring Ranch, Solids Handling & Disposal Facility. Assist with operations and maintenance of various equipment... more »

• Job of the Day: Zeb Pike Youth Services Center Teacher

  July 27, 2010 12:28 PM

  The Colorado Department of Human Services has an opening for an Applied Technology teacher at the Zeb Pike Youth Services Center in Colorado Springs. The Zeb Pike Center is a Youth Corrections facility. Starting pay is $25 - $36 per hour. Apply by Aug. 13. more »

• Job of the Day: Boeing Colorado Springs

  July 12, 2010 11:00 AM

  If you woke up this morning with a sense of dread as you anticipated a new work week--it's time to find a new job. Boeing currently has an opening in Colorado Springs for a Lifecycle Support Technologist. The deadline to apply is July 15. Starting pay is not... more »

• Job of the Day: CSU Gas Pipefitter Apprentice

  June 16, 2010 12:34 PM

  Colorado Springs Utilities is seeking a Gas Pipefitter Apprentice. The Gas Pipefitter Apprentice is responsible for assisting in the construction, repair, and maintenance of Utility piping, cable, and conduit systems. This position is part of a four (4) year certified Department of Labor (DOL) apprenticeship program. VA benefits are... more »

• Job of the Day: Lockheed Martin engineer

  June 15, 2010 12:08 PM

  Lockheed Martin has an opening for an engineer in Colorado Springs. The position is located at Schriever AFB, with some travel within Colorado required. "Strong systems analysis skills essential." CLICK HERE to apply. more »

• Job of the Day: Missile Defense Agency Engineer

  June 14, 2010 3:56 PM

  The US Missile Defense Agency has an opening for a General Engineer in Colorado Springs. Starting pay is $90,000 - $147,000 per year. Deadline to apply is this Thursday, June 17. The US Missile Defense Agency has openings in other US cities. CLICK HERE to apply. more »

• Job of the Day: IT at Shriever AFB

  June 9, 2010 1:20 PM

  HQ AF Space Command at Schriever AFB is seeking an IT professional knowledgeable in the use of PC, Silicon Graphics and/or Sun computer work stations. Starting pay is $68,000 - $89,000 Apply by June 15 Click here to apply more »

• Update: No decision on HP jobs in Colorado Springs

  June 1, 2010 2:37 PM

  Hewlett-Packard announced Tuesday that it is eliminating 9,000 jobs, while adding 6,000 in a different division, in an effort to make the company more profitable. An HP spokeswoman told NewsFirst5 that no decision have been made regarding the HP facilities in Colorado Springs. The changes will be made... more »

• Job of the Day: Ft. Carson civilian truck driver

  June 1, 2010 9:28 AM

  Fort Carson has an opening for a civilian truck driver. This person will drive trucks up to and including 1-ton capacity with or without front-axle drive, to transport personnel, articles and materials including US Mail throughout the post and on public roads, for long and short hauls; assists with loading... more »

• Job of the Day: Fork lift operator

  May 25, 2010 12:20 PM

  The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking a forklift operator in Colorado Springs. This is a government with federal benefits. Starting pay: $15 - $18 /hr. Deadline to apply is May 27 Click here for job details and to apply. more »

• Job of the Day: Colorado Springs Utilities

  May 18, 2010 3:45 PM

  Colorado Springs Utilities has a job posting for a Relay Control Specialist. You'll need a strong knowledge of transmission protection devices, computer networking techniques and methods, and relay & control operational and safety procedures. Starting pay is $28 - $41 an hour. Click here to see the complete... more »

• Job of the day: aircraft maintenance

  May 17, 2010 12:40 PM

  If you learned aircraft maintenance in the military, here's a great job to transition to civilian life. Fort Carson has a civilian opening for an aircraft attendant. Duties include: Draw fuel samples from tankers for post laboratory analysis and replace defective fuel filters as indicated by analysis. Advise Airfield... more »

• Job of the Day: AFA instructors

  May 13, 2010 11:31 AM

  The US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs is seeking four new instructors. All of the jobs pay $46,000 per year. The subjects are English, Chemistry, Japanese and Chinese. Click here to apply for the Japanese languages job. Click here to apply for the Chemistry job.... more »

• Job of the Day: CSU line specialist

  May 7, 2010 3:10 PM

  Colorado Springs Utilities plans to hire a Line Specialist Troubleshooter. This position requires the successful candidate to live within Colorado Springs Utilities Service Territory within 5 months of date of hire. Starting pay is $64,000 - $83,000 Apply by June 18 Click here to apply more »

• Job of the Day: Multimedia Production Specialist

  April 26, 2010 11:38 AM

  Fort Carson is seeking a civilian Multimedia Production Specialist who will perform work in the design, production and display of visual and audio materials involving the use of electronic videotape and live television programs; motion picture films; broadcast-type closed-circuit televised conferences; and other similar productions such as slide shows with... more »

• Job of the Day: Lockheed Martin

  April 22, 2010 12:52 PM

  A week ago today, the Wall Street Journal published a story titled Tech Sector in Hiring Drive , reporting that major high tech companies are enjoying profits as high as 44 percent above last year. As a result, companies are hiring. NewsFirst5.com is focusing on tech jobs all week.... more »

• Job of the Day: Hewlett Packard

  April 20, 2010 4:48 PM

  NewsFirst5.com continues its focus on high tech jobs, following last Thursday's article in the Wall Street Journal titled Tech Sector in Hiring Drive . Hewlett Packard has more than a dozen job openings in Colorado Springs listed on its corporate web site. The most recently posted is for a... more »

• Job of the Day: Linear Technology

  April 19, 2010 4:45 PM

  In an article titled Tech Sector in Hiring Drive , the Wall Street Journal reported last Thursday that major high tech companies are enjoying profits as high as 44 percent above last year. With rosy bottom lines, the companies are now in full-hiring mode. With that good news at... more »

• Job of the Day: PPCC police officer

  March 29, 2010 12:54 PM

  Pikes Peak Community College is seeking a police officer. This position will be working a rotating schedule at all Pikes Peak Community College campuses. Patrols the campus by foot, enforcing federal, state, and local statutes, and college rules, regulations, and policies. Apply by April 16 Starting pay $3,700 /... more »

• Job of the Day: Graphic Artist

  March 24, 2010 2:43 PM

  L-3 Global Security and Engineering Solutions is seeking a graphic artist in Colorado Springs. This person will create artwork, sketches, charts, and layouts for publication, presentation, display, and training. You must have or be able to get a Secret Clearance. Click here to apply. more »

• USOC offering dozens of internships

  March 23, 2010 12:06 PM

  If you're looking to change careers or you're a college student seeking direction--the U.S. Olympic Committee currently has more than two dozen internships available at its Colorado Springs headquarters. The internships cover a wide range of careers--from journalism and marketing to sports administration and sports medicine. Click here... more »

• Job of the Day: Benefit Administrator USOC

  March 23, 2010 11:35 AM

  The United States Olympic Committee is seeking a Benefit Administrator at its Colorado Springs headquarters. This employee will be responsible for all benefit administration for the USOC including answering benefits questions, serving as a liaison between vendors and employees, organizing benefit mailings, open enrollment, entering benefits data and updates,... more »