CIA Director Petraeus steps down, citing extramarital affair

6 open positions for DHS Management and Program Analysts (Deadline: Friday, Sep 14)

DHS has 6 open positions for Management and Program Analysts to serve as quantitative policy analysts / strategic risk & decision analysts at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Policy / Office of Strategy, Planning, Analysi...s and Risk (SPAR). SPAR is based at DHS HQ (located at 3801 Nebraska Ave NW, near Tenleytown / American University – Red Line Metro Station in Washington, DC. The positions are open for application from Wednesday, September 05, 2012 to Friday, September 14, 2012. You MUST apply online via USAJobs by Friday, September 14, 2012 to be considered for positions. http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/324774500 If the web link does not work, please go to www.USAJobs.gov and search for Job Announcement Number: GV-710605-NH-12 POSITION DESCRIPTION & DUTIES: The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an analyst, evaluator, and advisor to management on the productivity, effectiveness and efficiency of management and program operations and/or analyze and resolve problems in the staffing, effectiveness and efficiency of activities. • Develops and implements methodologies to ensure consistent and coherent approaches that are technically sound. • Establishes, revises, coordinates, implements and advises on strategic environment, risk characterization, or risk and decision analysis issues across DHS. • Analyzes, develops, and reviews a variety of technical reports on policy issues which may involve significant changes, conflicts, and projected impact upon the agency’s ability to manage risks across DHS missions. • Reports and analyzes statistical data relating to the organization’s operations and directs or personally performs special studies or projects • Conducts comprehensive studies and detailed analyses of functions and processes related to program planning and management KEY REQUIREMENTS • You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. • You must be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret security clearance. • Relocation Expenses WILL NOT be paid. Debra Elkins, Ph.D. DHS Policy Office of Strategy, Planning, Analysis and Risk (SPAR)

Raleigh Police Department Now Hiring

The Raleigh Police Department in Raleigh, NC is currently accepting applications for the upcoming basic police academy. Individuals who are interested in applying can go online at www.joinraleighpd.org to obtain information about the police department’s hiring process, as well as download the application for employment. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office on our general line 919-996-1343 or at the numbers or email address listed below. Senior Officer Yolanda Hunter Raleigh Police Department Recruitment Office 6716 Six Forks Rd Raleigh, NC 27615 919-996-1541 (office) 919-369-2103 (cell) 919-996-7943 (fax) yolanda.hunter@raleighnc.gov www.joinraleighpd.org

Black Solidarity Rally for Trayvon Martin

Stand in solidarity with forces around the country and let your voice be heard. Come out and put pressure on the US Department of Justice to prosecute George Zimmerman for the murder of Trayvon Martin.

Date: Monday, March 26, 2012 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: United States Department of Justice
1425 New York Avenue NW
Washington, DC

For more info contact:

http://www.nbufdc.org/
nbufdc@gmail.com
http://www.facebook.com/nationalblackunitedfront
http://www.twitter.com/nbuf
202-525-3449

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How to Reduce the Incarceration Rate of Men of Color. What Works?

The Southern Leadership Conference (SCLC) Prince George's County Chapter presents a community forum on:

How to Reduce the Incarceration Rate of Men of Color. What Works?

When:
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Registration: 8:30am
Forum: 9am - 2pm

Where:
Central Baptist Church of Camp Springs
5600 Old Branch Avenue
Camp Springs, Maryland

Keynote Speaker:
Mark Mauer
Executive Director, The Sentencing Project
Author, "Race to Incarceration"

Moderator:
Walter B. Ridley
President/CEO, The Ridley Group and Associates, LLC

The discussion panel focus will be on:
■The Role of the Black Church;
■Public Policy and its impact;
■The Role of Civil Rights and Other Community Organizations; and
■The Role of the criminal Justice System.

Online Registration: http://www.scpcpgc.org. RSVP by Wednesday, February 15, 2012. Light continental breakfast will be served.

2012 AAFEA Training Workshop

The African American Federal Executive Association, Inc. invites you to attend the 2012 Training Workshop, April 30 - May 2, 2012 in Newport News, VA at the Newport News Marriott at City Center.

This three day event features workshops and presentations that focus on the programs, policies, practices and processes that promote career-enhancing opportunities and the core subjects critical for becoming members of SES. More than 800 federal employees have benefited from AAFEA's mission and our workshop leaders include current and retired members of the SES, Ivy League faculty, and corporate executives.

AAFEA is pleased to announce that the Honorable John Berry, Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has agreed to speak at the 2012 AAFEA Training Workshop. Many other distinguished speakers are also scheduled to attend.

This workshop is intended for government employees and military personnel. The sessions are geared towards professionals with experience at the GS-13 and above level (or equivalent outside the federal government). AAFEA membership is not required to attend the workshop and all leadership aspirants, regardless of ethnicity are welcome.

If you have any questions or for more information please contact 1-866-600-4984 or WWW.AAFEA.ORG.

2012 AAFEA Fellows Program

AAFEA is now accepting applications for the 2012 AAFEA Fellows Program. The AAFEA Fellows Program is an executive mentoring program designed to cultivate knowledge in the next generation of Federal Government Executives and professionals.

The goal of this program to provide one-on-one consultation for current job issues or aspirations, guidance for professional development opportunities, networking opportunities for those of "like minds", support with preparing ECQs for SES job applications, exposure to high level government activities and active involvement with the African American Federal Executive Association.Executive mentoring is a key component of succession planning within the ranks of the Federal Government. Specific program components include attendance at the Congressional Black Caucus Conference in September and participation in "A Day on the Hill," meeting with Congressional members and attending hearings. The program has proven to be an asset to both the Fellows and the mentors as we aspire to meet our organization's goal of preparing qualified minorities in the Federal Government for the Senior Executive Service.

We invite AAFEA members in grades GS-14 or GS-15 (or military equivalent) to consider applying. Please note you must be a current, financial member of AAFEA and a member of the federal civil service. To apply, please download and complete the application. The Fellows Program application as well as a resume and a cover letter/letter of interest are required.

The complete application is due by close of businessFebruary 17, 2012.New Fellows and mentors will be notified in March 2011 and officially announced at the AAFEA Annual Training Workshop in April 2012. The AAFEA Fellows Program will run from May 2012 through April 2013.

Please contact us with your questions regarding the application or the Fellows program (http://www.aafea.org/fellows.html). We can be reached via email or at 866-600-4894.