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This Career Cluster® is focused on planning and performing government functions at the local, state and federal levels, including governance, national security, foreign service, planning, revenue and taxation, and regulations.

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Criminal Investigator III

Colorado Parks And Wildlife

Required Skills: Evidence Collection, Research, Investigation, Legal Hearings, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Personnel Selection, Deductive Reasoning, Fraud Investigation, Decision Making, Information Management, Law Enforcement, Critical Thinking, Accountability, Detail Oriented, Comparative Analysis, Self-Motivation, Problem Solving, Writing, Teamwork

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Collections Tax Specialist I Spanish Speaking (REVENUE TAX SPECIALIST I)

State Of Illinois

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SENIOR CENTRAL SERVICES MANAGER

Los Angeles, CA

Required Skills: Management, Issue Tracking, Fire And Life Safety, Facility Management, Maid Services, HVAC, Building Management, Operational Excellence, Invoicing, Plumbing, Vendor Contracts, Shipping And Receiving, Occupational Safety And Health, Leadership, Operations, Building Management System, Customs Broking, Mailroom

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201 Community College Drive
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866-217-9823

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65556 Centerpoint Blvd, Lacombe, LA 70445
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925 W. Edenborne Parkway
Gonzales, LA 70737
225-743-8500

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Louisiana Community and Technical College member institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical disability, marital status or veteran status in admission to or employment in its educational programs or activities. The following person(s) has/have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

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				Meghan Williams

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				Christy Montgomery (Title IX for Students)

				christymontgomery@northshorecollege.edu

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