Experience your America by building a fulfilling career by joining the National Park Service. The National Park Service preserves unimpaired, the natural and cultural resources and values of the national park system for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations.

The Seasonal Recruitment Operations Center is currently accepting applications to fill temporary positions at Ozark National Scenic Riverways. Appointments made under this announcement are limited to 1039 hours (six months) in a service year and may be terminated at any time. Appointments under this announcement are eligible for rehire and/or extension (when initial appointment is less than 1039 hours) if workload and funding allow. Individuals selected under this vacancy announcement are eligible for rehire in subsequent service years.  Anticipated Entry on Duty: April, 2014

AREA INFORMATION: Ozark National Scenic Riverways is located in the heart of the Ozark Highlands of Missouri, in the southeastern portion of the state on the Current and Jack's Fork Rivers. The park features 134 miles of crystal clear, spring-fed rivers that are flanked by scenic bluffs and numerous springs and caves. Outdoor recreational activities abound and include canoeing, "tubing", fishing, swimming, and hiking.

The duty station for this position is Van Buren, Missouri, and Eminence, Missouri. Limited shopping, medical, and dental are available. For more shopping, medical, dental, and entertainment, Poplar Bluff, Missouri is approximately 40 miles east of Van Buren. Summers are hot and humid and winters are normally mild.

For more information about the Park visit our website: www.nps.gov/ozar. For more information about Missouri visit our state website: www.visitmo.com

This announcement is being advertised under delegated examining procedures and is open to all U.S. citizens.

This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.

APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT SUBMIT THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION WILL NOT RECEIVE FULL CONSIDERATION.

• Not Required

• No

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Background and/or Security Investigation required.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a NPS Type II Law Enforcement Commission.
• Must possess or be able to obtain state issued driver's license.
• Must pass the Physical Efficiency Battery (PEB) prior to start date.
• Pre-employment medical exam and drug testing are required.