This certification and inspection primer teaches service technicians, those planning to enter the field, and business owners about the 1990 Clean Air Act's refrigerant recycling rules and prepares them for the certification test and on-site EPA inspections. This guide prepares technicians, students, and businesses for Clean Air Act implementation and includes:

• Test Preparation
• EPA Inspection Guidance
• Training Plan Development
• Closed Book Practice Exams
• Freon Recovery/Recycling
• EPA Record Keeping
• Labeling Requirements
• Sample Test Questions
• Complete References
• The History of Ozone

"...Since the announcement of EPA regs mandating technician testing there has been a tremendous demand for a guidebook which will ‘do it all': get your employees certified, get your equipment in order, and make sure you're OK with the EPA. This book may be your best resource you have, short of a paid consultant. A valuable book."
— REFRIGERATION News

BOOK-OF-THE-MONTH-CLUB
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Benjamin Franklin Awards
"Best Career Title"

The federal government’s total civilian workforce as of September 2006 was 2,700,392 and approximately 50 percent of the federal workforce is currently eligible for either early or regular retirement. This is creating significant employment opportunities for anyone interested in working for Uncle Sam. Over 1.3 million jobs will need to be filled as the baby boomers opt to leave government service. The average annual salary for all full-time employees now exceeds $67,186, and you can work at thousands of stateside and overseas locations. Use this book’s resources, including the Job Hunter’s Checklist in Appendix A, to begin your personal job search.

This completely updated and expanded edition features the latest information available for finding and applying for federal government jobs. The author and editors have over 110 years of combined federal government service. Considering that federal employees earn an average annual compensation of $106,871, including pay and benefits, compared to $53,288 in the private sector — according to the United States Bureau of Economic Analysis — the federal sector is an attractive option for job seekers.

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· Occupational descriptions
· Required training and education
· Advancement opportunities
· Related occupations
· Qualifications
· Required certifications and licenses
· Job outlook
· Earnings (average salary)
· Candid interviews with health care workers

Many of the fastest growing occupations are concentrated in the health services field, which is expected to account for 1 out of every 5 new jobs created by 2014. Factors contributing to job growth include increased use of innovative medical technology, the increase in obesity-related health problems, and the aging population, which will require more health services. Retirement of older workers is expected to cause worker shortages. In some areas, new-hire bonuses of $5000 are common and a few hospitals even offer help with mortgages or rent. Students in fields with the greatest shortages may find employers offering loan forgiveness programs to help repay college debt. The US Army offers registered nurses bonuses of up to $15,000.

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The Postal Service started screens applicants using the new 473 Major Entry-Level Jobs exam. The 4^th edition of "Post Office Jobs" is one of the first books to include a study guide for the new 473 and 473-C Postal Exams. It provides all the information needed to locate job vacancies and includes a comprehensive study guide to prepare for and pass exams with helpful test-taking strategies to improve test scores. You will be able to explore all jobs, including jobs that don't require entrance tests. Having worked 35½ years for Uncle Sam, the author provides an insider's perspective on what it takes to go from job hunter to hired, and everything in between.

Presents Eight Steps To Successfully Land A Job:

• Identify ALL job vacancies.
• Match your skills to postal jobs.
• Locate postal exam test dates in your area.
• Study for the 473 Postal Exam.
• Complete job applications.
• Prepare and practice for job interviews
• Apply for jobs that don't require written tests
• Explore civil service job options

All new contact information, current addresses and phone numbers for the 80 Postal Districts, on-line job announcements, new pay scales, web sites that offer employment guidance and toll-free postal service employment hotlines are included in the revised 4th edition of Post Office Jobs. Future updates for Post Office Jobs will be posted on http://postoficejobs.info. When changes occur readers will have direct access to that information.

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