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Alexandria, VA

U.S. News Ratings
Population:	140,856
Crime:	Average
Cost of Living:	High
Health Care:	Comprehensive
Housing Price:	High
Income:	Average

This bustling city is one of the most historic communities in America. Alexandria sits across the Potomac River from the nation's capital; just 6 miles away, and 9 miles north of Mount Vernon. The city is south of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Alexandria, with a total population of 140,856, is largely saturated with professionals working in the military, in the federal civil service, or for a government contractor. The city's temperatures range from the mid 20s to the high 80s from winter to summer.

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Unemployment rate [details]	5.2%
Unemployment rate, 2008 [details]	2.8%
Median household income	$58,820
Average commute time [details]	28.18
Job sector list [details]	Computer services; Education; Government and public administration; Hotels and lodging; Travel; Other

Sales Representative Divine Chocolate - Washington, DC Divine Chocolate, a leading Fair Trade brand, is the only Fair Trade chocolate brand to be significantly owned by West African cocoa farmers. Divine Chocolate's mission is the improve the livelihoods of West African cocoa farmers through... Posted date: 10/29/2009

Fire Control Repairer National Guard - Arlington, VA Army National Guard Job Postings Fire Control Repairer Job Description Electronics systems are an integral component to many of the weapons the Army National Guard deploys. The National Guard relies on the Fire Control Repairer to keep... Posted date: 11/20/2009

Field Artillery Tactical Data System Specialist National Guard - Alexandria, VA Army National Guard Job Postings Field Artillery Tactical Data System Specialist Job Description Are you good with computers but looking for a little more excitement than is usually experienced in a cubicle? Then join the Army National... Posted date: 11/20/2009

Fire Direction Specialist National Guard - Alexandria, VA Army National Guard Job Postings Multiple Launch Rocket System Crewmember or Fire Direction Specialist Job Description If youre looking for a way to launch yourself in a new direction, then join the Army National Guards Multiple Launch... Posted date: 11/20/2009

Bridge Crewmember National Guard - Alexandria, VA Army National Guard Job Postings Bridge Crewmember Job Description As a Bridge Crewmember in the Army National Guard, you will develop the skills necessary to keep mechanized army vehicles moving by providing bridges and rafts for wet... Posted date: 11/20/2009

Heavy Construction Equipment Operator National Guard - Alexandria, VA Army National Guard Job Postings Heavy Construction Equipment Operator Job Description As an Army National Guard Heavy Construction Equipment Operator, youll be trained to expertly handle crawler and wheeled tractors with dozer... Posted date: 11/20/2009

Plumber National Guard - Alexandria, VA 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: 11/20/2009

Satellite Communication Systems Operator-Maintainer National Guard - Washington, DC 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: 11/20/2009

Truck Driver National Guard - Arlington, VA 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: 11/20/2009

Utilities Equipment Repairer National Guard - Alexandria, VA 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: 11/20/2009