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The College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs at UIC is the University of Illinois System's home for the study of public policy and contemporary urban challenges. We are CUPPA.

In the heart of Chicago, we offer degrees in fields of study that can change your life and change the world. CUPPA students and alumni are uniquely skilled to build and transform sustainable urban neighborhoods and communities and to address the challenges presented in the 21st century. Find our more about our Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate degrees at cuppa.uic.edu.

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Community Planner

Department: Department Of Transportation
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration
Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - Brisbane,California
Salary: $67,575.00 to $126,095.00 / Per Year
Series and Grade: FV-0020-H/I
Open Period: Friday, August 10, 2012 to Thursday, August 30, 2012
Position Information: Permanent - Full-Time
Who May Be Considered: Public

Investigator (Pension)

Department: Department Of Labor
Agency: Employee Benefits Security Administration
Duty Locations: FEW vacancies - Kansas City,Missouri
Salary: $57,408.00 to $74,628.00 / Per Year
Series and Grade: GS-1801-11
Open Period: Wednesday, August 08, 2012 to Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Position Information: Permanent - Full-Time
Who May Be Considered: Public

Social Worker

Department: Department Of Veterans Affairs
Agency: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Duty Locations: 1 vacancies - Cleveland,Ohio
Salary: $59,681.00 to $77,582.00 / Per Year
Series and Grade: GS-0185-11
Open Period: Friday, August 03, 2012 to Friday, August 24, 2012
Position Information: Permanent - Full-Time
Who May Be Considered: United States Citizens

Economic Development Representative (Florida), GS-1101-13, DEU

Department: Department Of Commerce
Agency: Economic Development Administration

Duty Locations: Many vacancies - Multiple Locations
Salary: $80,402.00 to $104,525.00 / Per Year
Series and Grade: GS-1101-13
Open Period: Friday, August 10, 2012 to Thursday, August 16, 2012
Position Information: Permanent - Full-Time
Who May Be Considered: Public

Civil Engineer, GS-0810-12 (Non-Status)

Department: Department Of Agriculture
Agency: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Duty Locations: 1 vacancies - Norfolk,Nebraska
Salary: $68,809.00 to $89,450.00 / Per Year
Series and Grade: GS-0810-12
Open Period: Friday, August 03, 2012 to Friday, August 17, 2012
Position Information: Permanent - Full-Time
Who May Be Considered: United States Citizens

Park Ranger (Interpretation Education / Swim), GS-0025-05

Department: Department Of The Interior
Agency: National Park Service
Duty Locations: 6 vacancies - Homestead,Florida
Salary: $15.88 to $15.88 / Per Hour
Series and Grade: GS-0025-05
Open Period: Tuesday, August 07, 2012 to Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Position Information: Temporary - Full-Time
Who May Be Considered: United States Citizens

Park Ranger (Interpretation Education - Spanish / Swim), GS-0025-05

Department: Department Of The Interior
Agency: National Park Service
Duty Locations: 6 vacancies - Homestead,Florida
Salary: $15.88 to $15.88 / Per Hour
Series and Grade: GS-0025-05
Open Period: Tuesday, August 07, 2012 to Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Position Information: Temporary - Full-Time

Public Utilities Specialist

Department: Department Of Energy
Agency: Western Area Power Administration
Duty Locations: 1 vacancies - Folsom,California
Salary: $50,790.00 to $95,750.00 / Per Year
Series and Grade: GS-1130-09/12
Open Period: Friday, August 03, 2012 to Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Position Information: Permanent - Full-Time
Who May Be Considered: Public

Management & Program Analyst

Department: Department Of Transportation
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration
Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - Washington DC,District of Columbia
Salary: $91,426.00 to $141,735.00 / Per Year
Series and Grade: FV-0343-J
Open Period: Thursday, August 09, 2012 to Thursday, August 30, 2012
Position Information: Permanent - Full-Time
Who May Be Considered: Public

Social Science Research Analyst, GS-0101-12/13

Department: Department Of Health And Human Services
Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration
Duty Locations: 1 vacancies - Rockville,Maryland
Salary: $74,872.00 to $115,742.00 / Per Year
Series and Grade: GS-0101-12/13
Open Period: Tuesday, August 07, 2012 to Wednesday, September 05, 2012
Position Information: Permanent - Full-Time
Who May Be Considered: United States Citizens

Supervisory Loan Specialist

Agency: Small Business Administration
Duty Locations: 1 vacancies - Washington DC,District of Columbia
Salary: $123,758.00 to $155,500.00 / Per Year
Series and Grade: GS-1165-15
Open Period: Thursday, August 09, 2012 to Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Position Information: Permanent - Full-Time
Who May Be Considered: United States Citizens

Consumer Response Policy, Procedure, and Process Team Lead

Agency: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - Washington DC,District of Columbia (Washington, DC, US)
Salary: $98,000.00 to $149,036.00 / Per Year
Series and Grade: CN-0301-53
Open Period: Wednesday, August 08, 2012 to Monday, August 13, 2012
Position Information: Term - Full-Time
Who May Be Considered: Public

Workforce Development Specialist

Department: Department Of Labor
Agency: Employment and Training Administration
Duty Locations: 1 vacancies - Dallas,Texas
Salary: $50,154.00 to $65,196.00 / Per Year
Series and Grade: GS-0301-09
Open Period: Saturday, August 04, 2012 to Saturday, August 18, 2012
Position Information: Permanent - Full-Time
Who May Be Considered: Public

Highway Safety Specialist (Federal Programs), GS-2125-13 (Open to All U.S. Citizens) ARC

Department: Department Of Transportation
Agency: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - Atlanta,Georgia
Salary: $85,500.00 to $111,148.00 / Per Year
Series and Grade: GS-2125-13
Open Period: Thursday, August 09, 2012 to Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Position Information: Permanent - Full-Time
Who May Be Considered: Public

Social Science Research Analyst

Department: Department Of Labor
Agency: Office of Disability Employment Policy
Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - Washington DC Metro Area,District of Columbia
Salary: $89,033.00 to $115,742.00 / Per Year
Series and Grade: GS-0101-13
Open Period: Monday, August 06, 2012 to Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Position Information: Permanent - Full-Time
Who May Be Considered: Public

Contract Specialist, GS-1102-9/11

Department: Department Of Health And Human Services
Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration
Duty Locations: 1 vacancies - Rockville,Maryland
Salary: $51,630.00 to $81,204.00 / Per Year
Series and Grade: GS-1102-09/11
Open Period: Wednesday, August 08, 2012 to Friday, August 17, 2012
Position Information: Permanent - Full-Time
Who May Be Considered: United States Citizens

Contract Specialist

Department: Department Of Health And Human Services
Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration
Duty Locations: 1 vacancies - Rockville,Maryland
Salary: $89,033.00 to $115,742.00 / Per Year
Series and Grade: GS-1102-13
Open Period: Wednesday, August 08, 2012 to Monday, August 20, 2012
Position Information: Permanent - Full-Time
Who May Be Considered: United States Citizens

Economic Development Representative (Florida), GS-1101-13, DEU

Department: Department Of Commerce
Agency: Economic Development Administration
Duty Locations: Many vacancies - Multiple Locations
Salary: $80,402.00 to $104,525.00 / Per Year
Series and Grade: GS-1101-13
Open Period: Friday, August 10, 2012 to Thursday, August 16, 2012
Position Information: Permanent - Full-Time
Who May Be Considered: Public

TERM APPT: Program Analyst (Atlanta, GA), GS-0343-13, DEU

Department: Department Of Commerce
Agency: Economic Development Administration
Duty Locations: 1 vacancies - Atlanta,Georgia
Salary: $85,500.00 to $111,148.00 / Per Year
Series and Grade: GS-0343-13
Open Period: Monday, August 06, 2012 to Sunday, August 12, 2012
Position Information: Term - Full-Time
Who May Be Considered: Public

Economic Development Specialist, GS-1101-11/12

Agency: Small Business Administration
Duty Locations: 1 vacancies - Sioux Falls,South Dakota
Salary: $57,408.00 to $89,450.00 / Per Year
Series and Grade: GS-1101-11/12
Open Period: Monday, August 06, 2012 to Friday, August 17, 2012
Position Information: Permanent - Full-Time
Who May Be Considered: US Citizens and Status Candidates

Economic Development Specialist, GS-9

Agency: Small Business Administration
Duty Locations: 1 vacancies - Sioux Falls,South Dakota
Salary: $47,448.00 to $61,678.00 / Per Year
Series and Grade: GS-1101-09
Open Period: Monday, August 06, 2012 to Friday, August 17, 2012
Position Information: Permanent - Full-Time
Who May Be Considered: US Citizens and Status Candidates

Economic Development Specialist, GS-1101-11/12

Agency: Small Business Administration
Duty Locations: 1 vacancies - Boise,Idaho
Salary: $57,408.00 to $89,450.00 / Per Year
Series and Grade: GS-1101-11/12
Open Period: Wednesday, August 08, 2012 to Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Position Information: Permanent - Full-Time
Who May Be Considered: US Citizens and Status Candidates

Economic Development Specialist, GS-1101-09

Agency: Small Business Administration
Duty Locations: 1 vacancies - Boise,Idaho
Salary: $47,448.00 to $61,678.00 / Per Year
Series and Grade: GS-1101-09
Open Period: Wednesday, August 08, 2012 to Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Position Information: Permanent - Full-Time
Who May Be Considered: US Citizens and Status Candidates