Total 26 Fresh/Entry Level job vacancies in Columbia, Missouri

As a Student Trainee- Broadband Program Analysis, you will perform the following duties:

• Coordinates policy and program research related to OTIA's overall policy and programmatic mission, including BroadbandUSA and mapping.
• Prepares recurring and special reports and summaries from broadband data requiring substantial analysis and interpretation and development of new formats.
• Drafts summaries, briefings, and memoranda on core issues of concern to NTIA, including broadband policy and program issues.
• Analyzes problems to include program structures, mission statements, legislative research and public policies related to broadband infrastructure and digital inclusion programs across state and local governments and federal agencies.

Student Trainee (Office Administration OA) Duties GS-0399-05/07:

This position is located in the Office of the Executive Director, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES), Department of State. The Executive Office provides extensive management, administrative, general services, procurement, financial, security, emergency planning, and information technology services to the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES), the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL), the Office of the Science and Technology Advisor to the Secretary (E/STAS),  and the Arctic Council (AC).

Performs office automation duties using such software applications as electronic mail , desk- top publishing, calendar, spreadsheet, database, and/or graphics, to track Congressional correspondence. Perform other duties as assigned.

At the GS-4 grade level, you will:

• Perform routine and limited assignments pertaining to the scientific missions of the organization.
• Assist in the performance of duties such as the collection of literature references and the organization of files.
• Assist senior staff, project officers, analytical staff, and other staff as necessary.
• Support higher-graded staff in planning for program management of environmental programs.

At the GS-5 grade level, you will:

• Perform routine and limited assignments pertaining to the scientific missions of the organization.
• Select appropriate methods and procedures for assignments based upon previous assignments or instructions.
• Assist senior staff, project officers, analytical staff, and other staff as necessary.
• Support higher-graded staff in planning for program management of environmental programs.

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.

At the GS-04 level, you will:

• Collect data from reference sources in office and incorporate it into typed/computer generated material.
• Provide information and assistance on procedural requirements and formats for filing various data and material.
• Assemble materials for staff associated with briefings, conferences, and meetings.
• Use several types of office automation tools, such as word processing, graphics, spreadsheets, and database management skills to compile and manipulate information into various formats.

At the GS-05 level, you will:

• Collect data from reference sources in office and incorporate it into typed/computer generated material.
• Provide information and assistance on procedural requirements and formats for filing various data and material.
• Assemble materials for staff associated with briefings, conferences, and meetings.
• Assist senior specialists in conducting program analysis functions and research legal and regulatory material.

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.

• Provide legal support to attorneys in the Office of the General Counsel.
• Conduct legal research and writing.
• Attend meetings and briefings in support of the Office of the General Counsel attorneys.
• Brief General Counsel and United States Agency for International Development Operating Units on legal topics.
• Support attorneys in responding to inquiries from Congress, the Government Accountability Office, and the Office of Inspector General.

You will:

At the GS-4 level, you will:

• Assisting with varied but routine environmental protection work to support higher level members of the branch or division for planning for program management of environmental programs.
• Reviewing and summarizing a variety of environmental program information data for supervisor’s use in preparing reports and programs evaluations.
• Assisting higher graded specialists by performing clear cut assignments that allow employee to become familiar with the basic EPA statues and regulations.
• Working as a team member on a special project or study teams performing day to-day staff operations to assist higher level analysts in the organization to which assigned.

At the GS-5 level, you will:

• Reviews files, records and other documents to compile and summarize information pertaining to environmental programs and/or compliance reviews.
• Provides information and assistance on procedural requirements and formats for filing various applications, permits, grant applications, or compliance-related forms and documents which may be required.
• Collects, tracks, computes, and summarizes statistical information and data in chart and narrative forms.
• Conducts information searches and reviews references and guidelines to resolve problems and questions in assigned functional area

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.

You will:

At the GS-4 level, you will:

• Perform routine laboratory testing or conducts routine aspects of field sampling or laboratory experiments;
• Receives training in the maintenance of laboratory/scientific equipment and assists in the maintenance of instruments for proper function.
• Assists in the performance of other standardized support duties such as the collection of literature references and the organization of files.
• Performs other simple laboratory duties as required.

At the GS-5 level, you will:

• Assist with data collection (such as water, plants, sediments, animals, etc.) from field (e.g. marshes, streams, or estuary) or set up and harvest cultures for experiments.
• Assist with laboratory sample processing and data collection, including but not limited to, measuring, filtering, grinding, and weighing samples.
• Perform data entry and quality assurance checks of data.
• Assist with preparation of samples for analyses.
• Review literature for assessment and information gathering.

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.

You will:

At the GS-4 level, you will:

• Collect data from reference sources in office and incorporate it into typed/computer generated material.
• Provide information and assistance on procedural requirements and formats for filing various data and material.
• Use several types of office automation tools, such as word processing, graphics, spreadsheets and database management skills to compile and manipulate information into various formats.
• Assemble materials for staff associated with briefings, conferences, and meetings.

At the GS-5 level, you will:

• Assist senior specialists in conducting program analysis functions.
• Research legal and regulatory material to obtain factual information and/or interpretation for use by the supervisor and/or co-workers.
• Collect data from reference sources in office and incorporate it into typed/computer generated material.
• Provide information and assistance on procedural requirements and formats for filing various data and material.
• Assemble materials for staff associated with briefings, conferences, and meetings.

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.

You will:

• Analyze and summarize a variety of environmental program information and data for use in preparing reports and program evaluations;
• Perform scientific studies of a standard nature on regulatory and compliance issues and problems;
• Provide support for the management and planning of environmental programs and prepare recommendations for solutions to be reviewed by higher graded staff;
• Assist staff in preparation of materials for, and participation in, briefings with managers and review literature for assessment and information gathering.

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.

You will:

• Collect data from reference sources in office and incorporate it into typed/computer generated material.
• Provide information and assistance on procedural requirements and formats for filing various data and material.
• Assemble materials for staff associated with briefings, conferences, and meetings.
• Use several types of office automation tools, such as word processing, graphics, spreadsheets, and database management skills to compile and manipulate information into various formats.

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.

This is a trainee position in the Management and Resources Staff (MRS) of the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB).

The incumbent is an entry level specialist in organizational administrative management programs, and will be responsible for assisting senior level specialist with complex and sometimes controversial studies in a wide variety of administrative management areas that include but are not limited to:

• Budget analysis and preparation
• Personnel and Human Resources work
• Clerical work
• Bureau planning and policy development

This position is in the Maintenance Division at Harry S Truman National Historic Site (HSTR) Independence, Missouri. The position is supervised by the Facility Operations Specialist.

• Understanding safety operations when working with various carpentry equipment such as table saw, planers, hammers, chisels, joinery, hand tools, Routers, and other tools needed to perform carpentry duties.
• Has experience with Planning Environment & Public Comment (PEPC) or a similar system of compliance documentation when working with historic structures.
• Has the ability or experience to create work orders, track, and finalize work orders into a database.
• Is familiar with historic preservation practices and can provide guidance when other workers are assisting with conservation efforts.
• Incumbent offers recommendations for future historic preservation projects.
• Incumbent assists in identifying potential wood rot areas and offers mitigation solutions that are conducive to historic preservation practices.
• Incumbent works to create a positive work environment for all maintenance staff and creates inclusion.
• Incumbent offers solutions to maintenance challenges and can communicate those solutions verbally and in writing to attain compliance before proceeding with a specific task.
• Incumbent can work by themselves or with a team.
• Incumbent has experience and can assist with painting.
• Incumbent can plan, document and complete projects that ensure long-term preservation of park historic structures.
• Building and /or utility maintenance and operation duties and to assist journeymen and other higher graded maintenance mechanics.
• Carpentry, painting, plumbing, roofing, electrical, cement work, masonry
• Operation of various types of motor vehicles, loaders, bobcat, and other equipment.
• Works from sketches, work orders, basic blueprints and verbal instructions which are complete in terms of type of job required and materials and methods to be used.
• Responsible for detailed layout, selection of tools and materials and for accuracy, completeness and adherence to standards.

This position is in the Maintenance Division at Harry S Truman National Historic Site (HSTR) Independence, Missouri. The position is supervised by the Facility Operations Specialist.

• Understanding safety operations when working with various carpentry equipment such as table saw, planers, hammers, chisels, joinery, hand tools, Routers, and other tools needed to perform carpentry duties.
• Has experience with Planning Environment & Public Comment (PEPC) or a similar system of compliance documentation when working with historic structures.
• Has the ability or experience to create work orders, track, and finalize work orders into a database.
• Is familiar with historic preservation practices and can provide guidance when other workers are assisting with conservation efforts.
• Incumbent offers recommendations for future historic preservation projects.
• Incumbent assists in identifying potential wood rot areas and offers mitigation solutions that are conducive to historic preservation practices.
• Incumbent works to create a positive work environment for all maintenance staff and creates inclusion.
• Incumbent offers solutions to maintenance challenges and can communicate those solutions verbally and in writing to attain compliance before proceeding with a specific task.
• Incumbent can work by themselves or with a team.
• Incumbent has experience and can assist with painting.
• Incumbent can plan, document and complete projects that ensure long-term preservation of park historic structures.
• Building and /or utility maintenance and operation duties and to assist journeymen and other higher graded maintenance mechanics.
• Carpentry, painting, plumbing, roofing, electrical, cement work, masonry
• Operation of various types of motor vehicles, loaders, bobcat, and other equipment.
• Works from sketches, work orders, basic blueprints and verbal instructions which are complete in terms of type of job required and materials and methods to be used.
• Responsible for detailed layout, selection of tools and materials and for accuracy, completeness and adherence to standards.

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, low mountains, and numerous springs and caves. Recreational opportunities abound and include kayaking, "tubing", fishing, hunting, and swimming. Hiking and mountain biking trails are plentiful in the area.

The duty stations for these positions is either Eminence, Missouri or Van Buren, Missouri. Limited shopping, medical, and dental are available. For more shopping, medical, dental, and entertainment, Mountain View, Missouri, is approximately 40 miles southwest of Eminence. Salem, Missouri, is approximately 40 miles north of Eminence. Poplar Bluff, Missouri, is approximately 40 miles east of Van Buren. Summers are hot and humid and winters are normally mild.

• Serve as a front-line, uniformed representative of the NPS, answering visitor questions and explaining the area's recreational opportunities, including NPS interpretive services, concession operated facilities and services, campground availability, hiking trails, etc.
• Perform assignments in accordance with all NPS and U.S. Treasury regulations governing the handling of governement funds.
• Operate an electronic cash register, computer, or Point of Sale (POS) system to conduct financial transactions; perform opening and closing functions; issue entrance receipts, tour tickets, permits, etc.
• Complete shift reports to verify money collected, accountable stock sold, and all machine transactions from the shift using shift accountability, receipt tapes; create accountability records (e.g. Excel spreadsheets) of fee collection transactions.
• Inventory and/or restock fee program supplies and assist with placing orders and preparing requisition requests for equipment/supplies needed.

As an information technology intern you’ll get opportunities to utilize your current skills and develop new ones to handle the ever changing requirements of the Information Technology industry. Under the direction and supervision, the incumbent will participate in and/or independently perform the following:

• Design and execute basic test plans and scripts, document system defects and report test results.
• Write installation scripts, install applications on test machines, and validate installations.
• Research and analyze latest information technologies.
• Research and evaluate PC software and operations systems.
• Test potential products.
• Assist clients in the use of standard software applications.
• Perform administrative functions on standard software to manage access and privileges for a variety of users.
• Develop and maintain web pages and web-based applications.
• Develop basic applications including requirements analysis, system design, software development, testing and implementation.
• Provides support to supervisor and staff on projects.
• Gathers, analyzes, and evaluates information for input into problem states.