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• Supervisor, Day shift & Evening shift Interviewers positions available.

• Flexible hours and the opportunity to amend your schedule every 2 weeks.

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GVSC is the center of excellence for DOD ground vehicle systems modernization and sustainment solutions.

The United States Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Ground Vehicle Systems Center is fully committed to supporting the warfighter. In order to fulfill our mission requirements, we need a strong and ready civilian workforce.

As a government employer, CCDC Ground Vehicle Systems Center offers an attractive benefits package that includes flexible work schedule, health, and life insurance, retirement plan, accrued paid annual/sick leave, professional development training, and educational tuition assistance programs for qualified employees.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries

• Annual and sick leave - 11 paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time

• Flexible work environment and alternate work schedules

• Paid employment-related training and education

• Possible student loan repayment

• Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees, as applicable

• Bonuses, incentives and awards as appropriate for the job

• Flexible spending accounts – Health Care (HCFSA) and Dependent Care (DCFSA)

• Comprehensive health benefits (FEHB)

• Life insurance (FEGLI)

• Generous retirement programs (FERS)

• Long Term Care (FLTCIP)

• Paid relocation/permanent change of station (PCS)

For United States citizens able to successfully complete a full background check, there are several employment avenues to consider when joining the CCDC Ground Vehicle Systems Center team. We offer several choices of career paths, each aligned to help meet your career development goals. Opportunities can include engineer and scientist positions, Pathways Intern and Recent Graduates, Summer Hire, and the SMART Scholarship Program.

Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) is looking for Electrical, Computer, Computer Science, Software, Mechanical and General Engineering candidates to fill entry level to Journeyman level positions. These positions are located in Warren, MI. Salary Range: Base Salary Range: $91,270 - $141,089 per year.

When the temperature drops...

During the winter, construction workers face a natural hazard – cold weather. The colder it gets, the more energy you need to use to stay warm. When it is also windy and raining or snowing, your body uses even more energy and loses heat faster. Working in cold or freezing temperatures for a long time can lead to health problems.

What are the health risks and symptoms?

Health Risk:

Symptoms:

Your temperature drops to 95°F or lower (a normal temperature is 98.6°F). You:

Shiver and stomp your feet to stay warm

Protect Yourself In Three Steps: A Chilling Danger

Dress for the weather...

OSHA recommends wearing:1

Inner and outer layers that will keep you dry; A hat or hood that covers your ears, and a knit mask (if needed);

Waterproof and insulated gloves; and

Waterproof and insulated boots.

Carry extra clothes in case the ones you are wearing get wet.

2

Hypothermia

Feel unusually tired

Lose coordination

Become confused

Lose consciousness

Your skin freezes and becomes:

Red with gray/white patches

Frostbite

Numb – you cannot feel the area Blistered (in serious cases)

Your foot is:

Tingly/itchy

Do

Drink the right liquids...

To avoid becoming dehydrated, drink plenty of warm, sweet liquids, such as:

Sports drinks

Soups

Sugar water

3

Trench Foot

Red and blotchy

Swollen and/or numb – you cannot feel your foot

SOURCES: OSHA Cold Stress Guide https://www.osha.gov/SLTC emergencypreparedness/ guides/cold.html

NIOSH Fast Facts: Protecting Yourself from Cold Stress https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ docs/2010-115/pdfs/2010-115.pdf

If you think you are in danger:

Contact your supervisor. Contact your union. Call OSHA 1-800-321-OSHA

Avoid liquids with caffeine, such as:

Coffee Tea Soda

Hot chocolate

Be proactive and alert...

When working in a cold environment for a long period of time:

Learn the signs and symptoms of cold weather illnesses and injuries. Take frequent breaks in a warm area.

Work in pairs so you and your coworker can spot the danger signs. Notify your supervisor and get medical help immediately if you or another worker has symptoms of hypothermia or another cold-related illness or injury.

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Remember – you are at a higher risk if you take certain medications, are in poor physical condition, or suffer from illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, or cardiovascular disease. Visit

Learn more about how to work safely in cold weather.