PREPAY OPERATIONS MANAGER

Applications must be submitted by August 8, 2010.

First Choice Power (FCP) is a long standing and well established deregulated retail electric provider in Texas.  FCP serves more than 230,000 commercial and residential customers and
has annualized revenues in excess of $500 million.  FCP is a fast paced, mid sized company dedicated to changing the deregulated electricity landscape, both for our employees and our customers.  FCP is a subsidiary of PNM Resources (NYSE: PNM)

Job Description:

Provides day-to-day administration and monitoring of outsourced back-office operations in
support of First Choice Power's new and growing pre-paid electricity offering.  This includes: assessing actions, responding to vendor inquiries and issues, creating and executing the
vision and strategic goals of First Choice Power.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Facilitates regular communication about daily operations and/or projects to ensure
  key performance indicators are achieved and maintained through the outsourced
  vendors and owners for assigned clients/projects.
• Ensures work activity within revenue management outsourced operations including
  billing, cash management, remittance and collections are performed adequately
• Works with various departments including Sales & Marketing, Pricing and Accounting
  to ensure accurate and timely communications regarding new projects and/or change
  activities.
• Monitors performance and quality of vendor obligated back-office tasks to maintain
  and improve performance.
• Ensures billing programs, payment postings and collection processes are complete, timely
  and accurate.
• Provides guidance on back-office procedures and endures procedures are followed for all
  pre-paid back-office operations.
• Ensures assigned Sarbanes Oxley controls are complete and that evidence and remedies
  are provided within timeline.

Competencies:

• General knowledge of billing, collection and other revenue management activities within
  the Texas deregulated electricity market
• Demonstrates an understanding of the dynamics and value drivers associated with the
  FCP business model
• Ability to use innovation and creativity to integrate different ideas and perspectives and
  solve problems
• Anticipates risks and encourages appropriate risk taking to achieve business goals,
  ensuring contingency plans to manage risk
• Ability to multi-task and effectively manage time in a dynamic environment
• Ability to analyze successes and failures to identify opportunities for improvement
• Excellent listening and observation skills
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment
• Ability to demonstrate advanced interpersonal skills
• Ability maintain positive and productive working relationships with various individuals and
  groups

Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, preferably in business administration, accounting, management,  or finance, with five to seven years of related experience, to include two years of Vendor or Operational experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.

To apply go to http://www.firstchoicepower.com/careers.aspx an read a full job description, register, upload a resume and answer all posting questions.

Deadline no later than August 8, 2010.

PNMR is an EEO/AA employer.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Fast-paced, high visibility position responsible for day-to-day management of meeting room facility, staff, food & beverage services, A/V Resources, etc.

Ideal Candidates must possess:

• College degree
• Market Research experience is preferred
• Five or more years managing P&L
• Solid marketing/strategic thinking with proven presentation, leadership, communication, 
  managerial and client development skills
• Identify and secure new revenue growth within new and existing accounts
• Ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment with the ability to work flexible hours while
  providing high-quality service for clients
• Experience planning and executing large meetings that include catering and hospitality a plus
• Effective written/oral communication skills, ability to work well under pressure with a diverse
  staff and clients
• Knowledge of HR functions (i.e. proper paperwork, interviewing laws, etc.)
• Strong computer aptitude and a positive attitude

Please email cover letter (with salary requirements) and resume to:
Diana@almjobs.com

SALES ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

POWELL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, AN INDEPENDENT MANUFACTURER OF ELECTRICAL POWER DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT IS HIRING!

SALES ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I

Asssociates degree or higher required.
Minimum 2 years previous administrative experience desired
Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Ability to project a professional company image in person and by phone.

Duties include general clerical, reception, project-based work - putting together quote packets, and maintaining Excel spreadsheets; other responsibilities as required.
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We offer a competitive compensation package and excellent benefits.
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• 401 K Savings Plan
• Health, Dental and Vision

To Apply:
Go to www.powellind.com  - Click on 'Careers'

Or visit your nearest Texas Workforce Solutions location for an application.

Powell Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Employer

HIGH LEVEL ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARIAL

Business Professional position supporting the Chief of Service.

• Answering telephones
• Processing correspondence and transcriptions
• Able to multi-task in a high level department
• Must include MS Office Skills testing in PeopleClick with initial submittal and typing test

Email: PS@jobsparx.com
Call Michelle: 281.440.5366

BAY OAKS COUNTRY CLUB

Prestigious Private Club located in Clear Lake (approximately halfway between downtown Houston and Galveston) NOW HIRING:

• Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Applications accepted in person
Tuesday - Friday  12pm - 3pm
14545 Bay Oaks Blvd.
Houston, TX  77059

Fax: 281.488.0389

www.bayoakscountryclub.com

START IMMEDIATELY!

HVAC TECHS & INSTALLERS
PLUMBERS & ELECTRICIANS

All applicants require:
• Valid Texas Drivers License with good driving record
• 2+ years residential service work experience
• Drug screening

HVAC Service Techs & Installers
Applicants require EPA certification & Texas State registration.
We offer onsite EPA testing. Ask us how.

Plumbers (Journeyman or Tradesman)
Applicants require a current Journeyman or Tradesman license in Texas.

Electricians (Journeyman_
Applicants require current Journeyman license in Texas.

APPLY IN PERSON
Mon - Fri / 8am - 4pm

John Moore Services
10005 W. Sam Houston Parkway N.
2nd Floor
Houston, TX 77064

employment@JohnMooreServices.com

Donna: 281.517.3467
Fax: 281.890.6249

ARE YOU READY FOR AN EXCITING CAREER IN THE LEGAL FIELD?

Become a LEGAL SECRETARY in 6 months!

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the average salary for a LEGAL SECRETARY in 2008 was $40,300. That's just under $20 an hour!

North Campus
16903 Red Oak Suite 175
Houston, TX 77090

Southwest Campus
6666 Harwin Drive Suite 160
Houston, TX 77036

Professional Careers Institute

281.453.5999
www.pcitraining.org

Financial aid for those who qualify. Great job placement assistance. Established since 1994.

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We provide:
• Initial Business Offerings
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FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL
281.240.6455

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ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A REAL CAREER INSTEAD OF A JOB?

Your great communication skills + accountability = SUCCESS

Champions Area - Northwest Houston - FM 1960 West

INSIDE SALES

JobSparx, Houston’s Number One Employment Publication, is seeking an Advertising Sales Consultant. This is NOT a telemarketing job - Heavy phone time is required for this professional inside sales position. Business-to-business sales experience (not retail sales) is preferred, but not a prerequisite.

• Unlimited earning potential based on your sales skills.
• Top Producers are earning more than $75K!
• Great hours: 35 hours per week - Monday through Friday - 9-5.
• No driving around looking for clients
• Houston-owned; woman-owned business.

Call to leave information about your background and sales experience. Leave a message telling us why you are interested in the position and what makes you the best person for the job.

Selected applicants will be called back to interview.

Be sure to leave your contact information.
832.768.3275

EOE/ Drug Free Environment