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Job Site Listings from the February edition of JobQuest

Job No: A1
Job Title: Interactive Web Designer
Employer: The Roanoke Times
Location: Roanoke, VA
Source: job.roanoke.com/
Duties: As a member of the online news team, design and build elements for the Web to enhance user experience.
Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree. 3 years experience and a strong interactive web design portfolio.

Job No: A2
Job Title: Medical Secretary
Employer: Express Employment Professionals
Location: Roanoke, VA
Source: jobs.expresspros.com/us/search/
Duties: Working with medical records and reviewing transcription for accuracy.
Qualifications: At least three years experience in a medical office.

Job No: A3
Job Title: Cook
Employer: Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare
Location: Roanoke, VA
Source: job.roanoke.com/
Duties: Preparation and delivery of meals and snacks within a residential unit.
Qualifications: Basic skills in food preparation, cooking methods, cleaning, sanitation, and proper food storage. Knowledge of health regulations. Valid driver's license.

Job No: A4
Job Title: Legal Assistant
Employer: Don Wetherington, PLC
Location: Fincastle, VA
Source:  job.roanoke.com/
Duties:
Prepare affidavits or other documents, such as legal correspondence. Research statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, and documents.
Qualifications: PC and Word exp required. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Prior law firm exp. preferred.

Job No: A5
Job Title: Toyota Technician
Employer: Berglund Oak Ridge Toyota
Location: Lynchburg, VA
Source: www.berglundcars.com/
Duties:
Performs a wide range of repair duties on all Toyota models.
Qualifications: Must have experience and have a valid Virginia State Inspection license.

Job No: A6
Job Title: Cafe Manager
Employer: Barter Theatre
Location: Abingdon, VA
Source: www.vawc.virginia.gov/
Duties: Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that serves food and beverages.
Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED, valid driver's license.

Job No: A7
Job Title: Warehouse Positions
Employer: Adecco
Location: Roanoke, VA
Source: job.roanoke.com/
Duties:
Multiple warehouse positions available in the Bonsack area.
Qualifications: Experience preferred.

Job No: A8
Job Title: Accounts Payable
Employer:
Bright Services
Location: Roanoke, Virginia
Source: www.brightservices.net/Starkey
Duties:
Processing accounts payables and running daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
Qualifications: 2 years background in accounts payable and excellent skills in Excel.
 
Job No: A9
Job Title: Housing Support Specialist
Employer: Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Location: Bristol, VA
Source: www.vawc.virginia.gov/
Duties:
Responsible for conducting housekeeping inspections on units and performing planned maintenance.
Qualifications: High School diploma or GED with one year of working experience in maintenance and housing inspections.

Job No: A10
Job Title: Bilingual Customer Service Representative
Employer: Bright Services
Location: Abingdon, VA
Source: www.brightservices.net/Bristol
Duties:
Answer calls from customers in queue and process orders in both English and Spanish.
Qualifications: Must be able to work a flexible schedule including occasional weekends. Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish.

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Job No: B1
Job Title: Workforce Manager
Employer: Sykes Enterprises
Location: Wise, VA
Source: www.vawc.virginia.gov/
Duties: Responsible for overall reporting, staffing & scheduling, supporting documentation for Payroll processing, Client reports and internal reports.
Qualifications: Associate's Degree, computer proficiency, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Office applications.

Job No: B2
Job Title: Community Manager
Employer: American Cancer Society
Location: Roanoke, VA
Source: job.roanoke.com/
Duties:
Fundraising and health education; recruiting, cultivating & sustaining volunteer relationships; develop business plan for fundraising events.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and a year of experience in project management or fundraising; proficiency in MS Office.

Job No: B3
Job Title: Computer Programmer
Employer: Express Employment Professionals
Location: Christiansburg, VA
Source: jobs.expresspros.com/
Duties: Will enhance and debug internal software solutions.
Qualifications: Must have one to three years of experience with computer programming.

Job No: B4
Job Title: Front Desk
Employer: Quality Inn
Location: Salem, VA
Source: job.roanoke.com/
Duties:
Greet and register guests, answer inquiries pertaining to hotel policies and services, and resolve occupants' complaints.
Qualifications: Experience in hospitality industry preferred.

Job No: B5
Job Title: Warehouse Workers
Employer: Bright Services
Location: Roanoke, VA
Source: www.brightservices.net/Starkey
Duties:
Pick, package, and ship materials to customers. May also perform light assembly of products.
Qualifications: Must be able to work quickly and have good attention to detail.

Job No: B6
Job Title: Project/Operations Manager
Employer: Nestle
Location: Danville, VA
Source: www.vawc.virginia.gov/
Duties: Manage the heat treated flour capital improvement project from the feasibility study and approval to full implementation.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent work experience with a firm understanding of manufacturing production and distribution processes.

Job No: B7
Job Title: Food Service Salary Pool
Employer: Virginia Tech
Location: Blacksburg, VA
Source: www.jobs.vt.edu
Duties: Provides food service to customers of the university dining centers. Ensures a clean, safe and sanitary environment for employees and customers.
Qualifications: Excellent customer service and communication skills; some knowledge of general safety rules and sanitation in food handling.

Job No: B8
Job Title: Treasurer Clerk
Employer: City of Roanoke
Location: Roanoke, VA
Source: job.roanoke.com/
Duties
: Collection and adjustment of taxes. Assist in the billing of real estate tax escrow accounts to lending institutions. Collection of unpaid taxes.
Qualifications: High school diploma or GED supplemented by business courses; three to five years experience.

Job No: B9
Job Title: Receptionist
Employer: Bright Services
Location: Pulaski, VA
Source:  www.brightservices.net/Pulaski
Duties:
Answer multi-line phone system or switchboard and use multiple computer programs for other general office duties.
Qualifications: 1-3 years experience as a receptionist.

Job No: B10
Job Title: Retail Sales Representative
Employer: nTelos
Location: Roanoke, VA
Source: job.roanoke.com/
Duties:
Daily customer service, promoting products and services to current and potential customers, selling of services, accessories and features.
Qualifications: Prior sales and customer service background, excellent computer skills and a high school diploma or GED.

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Job No: C1
Job Title: Deposit Operations Clerk
Employer: StellarOne Corporation
Location: Christiansburg, VA
Source: www.stellarone.com/
Duties
: Maintaining account documentation and statement processing. Providing telephone assistance, handling debit card maintenance and wire transfers.
Qualifications: High school diploma or GED; A minimum of two years experience; PC proficiency with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows.

Job No: C2
Job Title: General Construction Foreman
Employer: Tune & Toler
Location: Roanoke, VA
Source: job.roanoke.com/
Duties:
Work in residential/ commercial construction, reading prints and ensuring safety.
Qualifications: 5 years experience in lead position and a good driving record.

Job No: C3
Job Title: Manufacturing Technicians
Employer: Bright Services
Location: Lynchburg, VA
Source: www.brightservices.net/Lynchburg
Duties:
Prepare pharmaceuticals for next phase of production, enter data into computer, and perform audits
Qualifications: Must be able to lift and move 50lbs and stand 8 hours on concrete; 1-3 years experience preferred.

Job No: C4
Job Title: Associate Project Manager
Employer: Modea
Location: Blacksburg, VA
Source: job.roanoke.com/
Duties:
Creation of HTML-based websites, Flash content, and back-end server applications.
Qualifications: Experience using MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and PhotoShop.

Job No: C5
Job Title: Driver Laborer
Employer: Austin Powder Company
Location: Daleville, VA
Source: job.roanoke.com/
Duties:
Drive truck to transport goods, maintain logs and vehicle service status, obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods.
Qualifications: Current Class B CDL with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements, high school diploma or GED and 2 years driving experience.

Job No: C6
Job Title: Production Assembler
Employer: Express Employment Professionals
Location: Christiansburg, VA
Source: www.vawc.virginia.gov/
Duties: Assemble envirosealed products from engineering drawings.
Qualifications: Strong computer skills required and prior experience in manufacturing.

Job No: C7
Job Title: Parts Manager
Employer: Outdoor Country
Location: Rosedale, VA
Source: www.vawc.virginia.gov/
Duties: Receive, store, and issue materials and equipment from stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard. Keep records and compile stock reports.
Qualifications: Must have experience dealing with power sports/lawn and garden equipment. Must be computer literate.

Job No: C8
Job Title: Information Clerk
Employer: Bright Services
Location: Radford, VA
Source: www.brightservices.net/Pulaski
Duties:
Answering phone calls, assisting callers, and performing other office duties as needed.
Qualifications: 1-3 years previous reception or switchboard experience preferred.

Job No: C9
Job Title: Police Officer
Employer: City of Roanoke
Location: Roanoke, VA
Source: job.roanoke.com/
Duties:
Perform protective service work; duty involves an element of personal danger.
Qualifications: High school diploma or GED. Associate's Degree in social or police science is desirable. Must be 21 years old and have a valid driver's permit.

Job No: C10
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Employer: Altec Industries
Location: Daleville, VA
Source: job.roanoke.com/
Duties:
Investigate and resolve quality and parts issues. Implement cost reduction and appropriate process flow to support a manufacturing production line.
Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering and a background in process and plant improvement. Additional skills in lean manufacturing are a plus.

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Job No: D1
Job Title: Medical Office
Employer: Bright Services
Location: Lynchburg, VA
Source: www.brightservices.net/Lynchburg
Duties
: Greet patients, perform patient registration and insurance verification, pull and file medical records charts.
Qualifications: 1-3 years experience in medical office setting preferred.

Job No: D2
Job Title: Bookstore Academic Manager
Employer: Virginia Tech Services
Location: Blacksburg, VA
Source: job.roanoke.com/
Duties:
Responsible for budgets and profit/loss, as well as supervision of the Textbooks, Computers, and Supplies departments at a college bookstore.
Qualifications: Five or more years experience in retail and customer service, Bachelor's degree preferred. Knowledge of textbook and computer sales helpful.

Job No: D3
Job Title: Hardscape Foreman
Employer: GroundScapes
Location: Roanoke, VA
Source: job.roanoke.com/
Duties:
Crew foreman in lawn care industry.
Qualifications: Must have minimum of 3 yrs experience, and good driving record.

Job No: D4
Job Title: Food Production Supervisor Pool
Employer: Virginia Tech
Location: Blacksburg, VA
Source: www.jobs.vt.edu
Duties: Provides operational support and assists in the training and supervision of staff in a large, high volume food service facility
Qualifications: Previous supervision experience in large high volume multi-menu food service production including following recipes and procedures.

Job No: D5
Job Title: Locksmith
Employer: B&D Lock
Location: Roanoke, VA
Source: www.vawc.virginia.gov/
Duties: Unlocking all types of automobiles, installation repair and re-keying of commercial and industrial locks.
Qualifications: At least 5 years experience; X-09 certified a plus, but not required.

Job No: D6
Job Title: Financial Sales Specialist
Employer: StellarOne Bank
Location: Lynchburg, VA
Source: www.stellarone.com/
Duties:
Provides support in a Retail Financial Center by developing and maintaining the retail business of existing and prospective clients.
Qualifications: Previous consumer lending experience; excellent client service skills. PC proficiency with a working knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Job No: D7
Job Title: Network Technician
Employer: New River Valley Community Services
Location: Blacksburg, VA
Source: job.roanoke.com/
Duties:
Support and maintain in-house technology equipment; installing, configuring, diagnosing, repairing, and upgrading all PC hardware.
Qualifications: Associate's Degree plus 4 years experience with network operating systems.

Job No: D8
Job Title: Director of Safety
Employer: Boxley Materials
Location: Roanoke, VA
Source: job.roanoke.com/
Duties:
ensure the understanding of and compliance with government safety regulations ; monitor personnel and costs; and providing necessary training.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree, 1-3 years experience in aggregate / quarry production.

Job No: D9
Job Title: Automotive Specialty Technician
Employer: Berglund Ford
Location: Salem, VA
Source: www.berglundcars.com/
Duties:
Performs a wide range of repair duties on all Ford Models.
Qualifications: Must have experience, diagnostic ability and valid Virginia State Inspection license.

Job No: D10
Job Title: Accounts Payable/Payroll
Employer:
Commonwealth Care, LLC
Location: Roanoke, VA
Source: job.roanoke.com/
Duties:
Accounts payable & payroll processing, account reconciliations, training and auditing for a long-term care management company.
Qualifications: 5 years experience, and a thorough knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook.

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 Job No: E1
Job Title: Crane and Tower Operators
Employer: Cycle Systems
Location: Covington, VA
Source: www.vawc.virginia.gov/
Duties: Operate a crane to relocate large pieces of equipment or metal to allow for recycling processing, reporting any maintenance defaults to the supervisor.
Qualifications: Prefer 1 - 2 years heavy equipment experience, crane certification or license is NOT required.

Job No: E2
Job Title: Electronic Technician
Employer: Bright Services
Location: Radford, VA
Source: www.brightservices.net/Christiansburg
Duties:
Reading wiring diagrams, identifying components, and soldering.
Qualifications: 1-3 years experience in testing and troubleshooting diverse products.

Job No: E3
Job Title: Sales Position
Employer: Tele-Works
Location: Blacksburg, VA
Source: job.roanoke.com/
Duties:
Uncover leads through cold-calling, track prospective customers, and meet individual and team sales quotas and objectives.
Qualifications: Bachelors Degree or equivalent preferred. Experience in phone-based sales.

Job No: E4
Job Title: Customer Service Auditor
Employer: Ply Gem Windows
Location: Rocky Mount, VA
Source: job.roanoke.com/
Duties:
Customer relations and order verification; retrieving data and maintaining customer records .
Qualifications: Associate's Degree and 3 years Customer Service experience. Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Products.

Job No: E5
Job Title: Armed Security Guard
Employer:
Securitas Security
Location: Roanoke, VA
Source: job.roanoke.com/
Duties:
Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
Qualifications: Prior Police, Military or armed security officer experience is required.

Job No: E6
Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Employer: CMG Leasing
Location: Blacksburg, VA
Source: job.roanoke.com/
Duties: R
esidential plumbing, electrical work, building maintenance and service electric and gas heat.
Qualifications: HVAC certification required; and a valid driver's license.

Job No: E7
Job Title: Onsite Coordinator
Employer: Express Employment Professionals
Location: Roanoke, VA
Source: jobs.expresspros.com/
Duties:
Filling staffing needs, management of staff and quality control.
Qualifications: Must have prior staffing consultant experience and work flexible hours.

Job No: E8
Job Title: Community Outreach Coordinator
Employer: US Attorney's Office
Location: Roanoke, VA
Source:  job.roanoke.com/
Duties:
Work with law -enforcement agencies to identify crime prevention needs; disseminate information about programs; and facilitate grant applications.
Qualifications: Experience preferred.

Job No: E9
Job Title: Sales Professional
Employer: Bath Fitter
Location: Roanoke, VA
Source: job.roanoke.com/
Duties: 8-12 Pre-set appointments per week.
Qualifications: Sales Experience Required.

Job No: E10
Job Title: Accounts Payable/Receivable
Employer: Bright Services
Location: Bristol, VA
Source: www.brightservices.net/Bristol
Duties:
Use Microsoft office and QuickBooks to perform accounts payable and receivable tasks.
Qualifications: Position requires 1-3 years experience in accounting field.

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Job No: F1
Job Title: Delivery Driver
Employer: Virginia Distributing Company
Location: Roanoke, VA
Source: job.roanoke.com/
Duties:
Make deliveries for a local wine distributor.
Qualifications: Clean driving record along with at least 2 years driving experience; able to lift 50-75 lbs loading and unloading trucks.

Job No: F2
Job Title: Financial Center Manager
Employer: StellarOne Bank
Location: Hollins, VA
Source: www.stellarone.com/
Duties:
Responsible for managing a financial center office by developing associates, achieving sales goals and exceeding customer service expectations.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or comparable retail banking experience; PC proficiency.

Job No: F3

Job Title: Post Award Administrator
Employer: Virginia Tech
Location: Blacksburg, VA
Source: www.jobs.vt.edu
Duties:
Responsible for award management, invoice preparation, and account closeout; ensuring compliance with university and sponsor policies.
Qualifications: Experience with federal and non-federal grants and/or contract regulations.

Job No: F4
Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Employer: Hollins University
Location: Roanoke, VA
Source: job.roanoke.com/
Duties:
Support the alumnae and donor relations departments, provide information to campus visitors, and prepares donor letters.
Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and three years' experience; proficiency with Word and Excel.

Job No: F5
Job Title: Receptionist
Employer: Cardinal
Location: Vinton, VA
Source: job.roanoke.com/
Duties:
Handle all incoming calls on a multi-line phone, make travel arrangements, budget and purchase office supplies, and other administrative duties.
Qualifications: Strong computer knowledge and a good understanding of Microsoft Office programs.

Job No: F6
Job Title: Teacher
Employer: Old Dominion Job Corps Center
Location: Monroe, VA
Source: www.vawc.virginia.gov/
Duties: Teach language arts, reading and writing, social studies, science and math to students 16 - 24 years of age enrolled in GED classes.
Qualifications: Must have current Virginia Teaching Certification or be eligible for it.

Job No: F7
Job Title: Quality Lab Technician
Employer:
Express Employment Professionals
Location: Salem, VA
Source: www.vawc.virginia.gov/
Duties: Responsible for analytical and physical testing and general lab duties.
Qualifications: Must have Bachelor's degree in chemistry or biology.

Job No: F8
Job Title: Clerk of the Board
Employer:
Montgomery County Public Schools
Location: Christiansburg, VA
Source: job.roanoke.com/
Duties:
Support the Superintendent and the School Board; write press releases, procedure manuals, and business documents.
Qualifications: Experience with public relations; strong computer & organizational skills, high degree of confidentiality.

Job No: F9
Job Title: Electronics Technicians
Employer:
Bright Services
Location: Roanoke, VA
Source: www.brightservices.net/PetersCreek
Duties:
Performing a variety of tests on circuit boards and cables.
Qualifications: 1-3 years experience. Must have good attention to detail and good mechanical/technical skills.

Job No: F10
Job Title: Maintenance Manager
Employer: Dynax America Corporation
Location: Roanoke, VA
Source: job.roanoke.com/
Duties:
Supervision of the maintenance department; ability to instruct others in the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of electrical equipment.
Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree, plus 3-5 years experience in maintenance management in a manufacturing environment.

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Job Title: Receptionist/Secretary
Employer: S & S Machine Corp.
Location: Madison Heights, VA
Source: www.vawc.virginia.gov/
Duties: Answer phones, create invoices, enter in orders.
Qualifications: Experience with MS Office. College Degree preferred.

Job Title: Office Manager
Employer: Team Nurse
Location: Martinsville, VA
Source: www.vawc.virginia.gov/
Duties: Market the company with others, supervise employees, complete weekly reports.
Qualifications: Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, fax, phones, etc. Prefer 2 years of management experience. Must have valid drivers license.

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