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Phoenix, AZ

U.S. News Ratings
Population: 1,472,583
Crime: High
Cost of Living: Average
Health Care: Comprehensive
Housing Price: Average
Income: Average
Climate
Phoenix offers an arid climate, with very hot summers and temperate winters.
Geography
Phoenix is located along the Salt River Valley, or "Valley of the Sun," in the northern part of the Sonoran Desert.
Cultural Attractions
The internationally-renowned Heard Musuem includes the Barry Goldwater Collection, which includes over 400 Hopi kachina dolls.
Recreation
Many parks have been established to preserve the desert landscape, most notably South Mountain Park, the world's largest municipal park with 16,500 acres
Historical
Phoenix was originally called Pumpkinville due to the large pumpkins that flourished in fields along the canals.
Economy
The state capital, Phoenix is also home to Arizona State University, which is ever-increasing its research capabilities.
Unemployment rate [details] 7.1%
Unemployment rate, 2008 [details] 4.8%
Median household income $43,808
Average commute time [details] 24.69
Job sector list [details] Agriculture, forestry, and fishing; Computer services; Construction; Education; Hotels and lodging; Legal services; Manufacturing; Real estate; Travel; Other
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Plumber

National Guard - Tempe, AZ
Army National Guard Job Postings Plumber Job Description As a Plumber in the Army National Guard, you will build the skills you need for a rewarding civilian career while installing and maintaining pipe systems in the Army National...
Posted date: 11/28/2009

Concrete and Asphalt Equipment Crewmember

National Guard - Peoria, AZ
Army National Guard Job Postings Concrete and Asphalt Equipment Crewmember Job Description Pave the way to a great future by joining the Army National Guard as a Concrete and Asphalt Equipment Crewmember. As such, you will help the Army...
Posted date: 11/28/2009

Nodal Network Systems Operator-Maintainer

National Guard - Peoria, AZ
Army National Guard Job Postings Nodal Network Systems Operator-Maintainer Job Description Join the Army National Guard as a Nodal Network Systems Operator-Maintainer and you will make sure that the lines of communication are always open...
Posted date: 11/28/2009

Multi-channel Transmission Systems Operator-Maintainer

National Guard - Tempe, AZ
Army National Guard Job Posting Multi-channel Transmission Systems Operator-Maintainer Job Description Everything begins with solid communications. And in this hyper-networked world, that wont change anytime soon. So set yourself up in a...
Posted date: 11/28/2009

Satellite Communication Systems Operator-Maintainer

National Guard - Peoria, AZ
Army National Guard Job Postings Satellite Communication Systems Operator-Maintainer Job Description The ability to communicate is a vital part of the Armys ability to run successful missions, and its the Satellite Communication Systems...
Posted date: 11/28/2009

Truck Driver

National Guard - Peoria, AZ
Army National Guard Job Postings Truck Driver Job Description Keep the Nation moving forward in the Army National Guard. In the Guard, the Truck Driver is the Soldier who makes sure other Soldiers and their supplies get where they need...
Posted date: 11/28/2009

Utilities Equipment Repairer

National Guard - Tempe, AZ
Army National Guard Job Postings Utilities Equipment Repairer Job Description Energize your future by joining the Army National Guard as a Utilities Equipment Repairer. Utilities Equipment Repairers maintain and repair electrical...
Posted date: 11/28/2009

Quartermaster and Chemical Equipment Repairer

National Guard - Peoria, AZ
Army National Guard Job Postings Quartermaster and Chemical Equipment Repairer Job Description Are you one of those people who just instinctively see how things work? Are you the person people come to when they need to have something...
Posted date: 11/28/2009

Petroleum Supply Specialist

National Guard - Peoria, AZ
Army National Guard Job Postings Petroleum Supply Specialist Job Description Like all the vehicles on the road, the Army National Guard cant run without fuel. And its the Petroleum Supply Specialist who makes sure we keep moving. As an...
Posted date: 11/28/2009

Food Service Specialist

National Guard - Gilbert, AZ
Army National Guard Job Postings Food Service Specialist Job Description Its said that an army marches on its stomach. If thats the case, you can be the Soldier who keeps the Army National Guard marching on. In the Army National Guard,...
Posted date: 11/28/2009
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