Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. You will work approximately 6 months, and you will be in a non-pay status for the remainder of the year. For information on the area or duties of the position contact [email protected] or 573-323-4913. Anticipated Entry on Duty: October 8, 2023.

Duties

This is a Career-Seasonal position and subject to release and recall procedures. A permanent career-seasonal position includes all the benefits of permanent employment but does not provide employment on a full year-round basis. As such, selectee will be in a non-pay/non-duty status for at least 2 weeks to 6 months per year based on project requirements or weather conditions. Selectee are guaranteed to work at least 6 months per year but not more than 50 weeks per year, with the work schedule to be determined upon appointment. Major Duties Work will be in performing simple and routine work involved in the maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings and related utilities, requiring the use of variety of trade practices and tools associated with occupations such as carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical, cement work, painting, and other related trades. Collect trash, mow, weed eat, clean campsites, fire grills, clean and service chemical toilets, restrooms/showers and other campground or visitor facilities. Assists in the maintenance and construction of graded and paved trails, trail drainage, trail bridges, and guard rails. Physical Effort: Works from ladders, scaffolds and platforms and where surfaces to be coated, or the parts of systems worked on are hard to reach that require incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts, carries and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 40 pounds. Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and outside where dirt, spray, and fumes are present. Also required to work in inclement weather and/or wear protective equipment and clothing that are sometimes heavy and uncomfortable. AREA INFORMATION Government Housing is NOT available Ozark National Scenic Riverways is located in the heart of the Ozark Highlands of Missouri, in the southeastern portion of the state along the Current and Jack's Fork Rivers. The park features 134 miles of crystal clear, spring-fed rivers that are flanked by scenic bluffs, low mountains, and numerous springs and caves. The area serves as an outdoor recreational paradise offering opportunities that include "jet boating", kayaking, fishing, hunting, and swimming. Hiking and equestrian trails are plentiful in the area. Eminence, MO: There is limited shopping, medical and dental available. For more shopping, medical, dental and entertainment Salem, Missouri is approximately 40 miles north of Eminence. Summers are hot and humid and winters are normally mild. Working Conditions: Ability to live and work effectively in backcountry areas in close contact with small numbers of people for extended periods of time. Hazardous conditions may exist. Eminence MO Chamber of Commerce Link: http://www.eminencemo.com/chamberofcommerce.html Van Buren, MO: The duty station for this position is near Van Buren, Missouri. Limited shopping, medical and dental are available. For more shopping, medical, dental and entertainment Poplar Bluff, Missouri is approximately 40 miles from Van Buren. Summers are hot and humid and winters are normally mild. Van Buren MO Chamber of Commerce Link: http://www.vanburenchamber.org/ For more information about the Park visit our website: www.nps.gov/ozar or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Ozarkriverways For more information about Missouri visit our state website: http://www.visitmo.com/.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the job-related factors above. If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factors are not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. A specific length of time and experience is not required to be considered qualified for this position. However, you must be able to demonstrate in your resume and supporting application materials that you possess sufficient knowledge, skill and ability to perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Note: You must demonstrate that you have experience of PERSONALLY performing this type of work. Supervising, managing, planning or contracting this type of work which does not demonstrate that you can also personally do the work will not be considered as qualifying. You must meet the 2 point level on the screen out factor/element and an average of level 2 on all factors/elements listed. Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.

Contacts

• Address Ozark National Scenic Riverways 404 Watercress Dr P.O. Box 490 Van Buren, MO 63965 US
• Name: Michele Hofer
• Email: [email protected]