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Was part of the Defense Contingency Support Team in Iraq from Jun 06 thru Nov 06 working in the Subsistence arena. I have extensive contracting experience (DAWIA Level III). Am looking to volunteer for Afghanistan if possible but cannot find any information.]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/civilian_deployments/ Fri May 08, 2009
construction engineer, inspector, superintendent looking for way to apply for position. 25+ years experience from nuclear power plant construction to schools and heavy commercial building. Any information on where and how to apply will be appreciated]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/civilian_deployments/ Thu Apr 23, 2009
Former PRT, Iraq. Senior Urban Planning Advisor, Salah ad Din. Primarily worked with MND-North on region-wide planning issues (roads, drought, improving understanding of national/provincial roles in Iraqi governmental essential services. Also worked with UNAMI Political Team, secunded from State.

Interested in helping, but have never seen any venues to do so.]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/civilian_deployments/ Mon Apr 06, 2009
To John Herbst,

Some may consider this "the most rediculous item of the day" and some may see this as a microcosm of the human condition.

In any case I had no idea what catagory or thread this may apply to as no one's blogging from orbit, so forgive me for dumping this in your lap as it were.

In some strange way though, you may find relevance in your work that may provide a diplomatic solution to resolve a crisis in the making:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/7973747.stm

(Excerpt)

"The International Space Station, once a place where astronauts would share food and facilities, is said to be embroiled in a Cold War-like stand-off.

A Russian cosmonaut has complained he is no longer allowed to use a U.S. toilet as well as a U.S. exercise bike."

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John, really this does not bode well for international cooperation....what if the Russian side of the station runs out of toilet paper? We won't share ours?

I know it's still April fool's and all, but I don't think this is a joke...

So please pass this on to the relevant dept @ state that deals with international space cooperation and ask 'em "What up with this?" if you'd be so kind.

Thanks...]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/civilian_deployments/ Thu Apr 02, 2009
Great Idea.

Where can one find out more info on the S/CRS. Are these positions paid or volunteer? What budget does this funding come out of?

Thanks for the post.]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/civilian_deployments/ Wed Apr 01, 2009
Wonderful to see Barnett's SysAdmin Force (http://www.ted.com/talks/view/id/33) being put into practice. The real questions are: how do you pull professionals into the public sector? Even if you can identify innovative, problem solving, and team-oriented individuals, how will you provide relevant and timely procedural and linguistic training to keep the STANDBY and RESERVE folks ready to deploy?

These questions aside, maybe its time I look more deeply into these positions]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/civilian_deployments/ Wed Apr 01, 2009
Wonderful idea...

...These will be people who have no jobs but to deploy to places in crisis..why does that sound familiar?

In any event, will these people be paid for their efforts, I don't quite understand. If they will be paid, at what GS level? If they will not be paid, what is the value?]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/civilian_deployments/ Wed Apr 01, 2009
Hi, John H. and other States Department People.

The Office of Reconstruction And Stabilization sounds like a great place to work. I think your office is going to have it's hands full. There are a lot of counties that are going to need your help Now and in the Future. I hope you find some very good people to work with you. Your work with afghanistan and other counties must be very exciting, helping to rebuild a country's infer Structure
sounds like an extremely hard job.

I hope your Work in Afghanistan has a successful ending.

Keep up the Good Job, your making a better World.

....Cya John :)]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/civilian_deployments/ Wed Apr 01, 2009
This is fascinating and exciting. I visited the link provided and read about the three components/levels of the Civilian Response Corps: active, standby and reserve.

In the description of the Reserve component, there is a note that this component has not yet been funded. However, I notice that some of this info may have been listed during the previous administration as it lists President Bush and SOS Condoleeza Rice. Has this situation changed? Do you now have funding for the Reserves? If not, when do you anticipate that you might?

Would you have a need for teachers, instructors, journalists and/or those who are adept at using and teaching others to use various forms of new media and social networking technology?]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/civilian_deployments/ Wed Apr 01, 2009