Wednesday, September 11th, 2019 marks the 18 year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon, and United Airlines Flight 93 which crashed in suburban Pennsylvania. Patriot Day serves as a remembrance of the lives lost on that September morning.
By a joint resolution approved 12/18/2001, (Public Law 107-89) has designated September 11th of each year as "Patriot Day" which also directs the flags be lowered to half-staff for the entire day on September 11.
A section of the law is below:
''144. Patriot Day''(a) DESIGNATION.-September 11 is Patriot Day.''(b) PROCLAMATION.-The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation calling on-
''(1) State and local governments and the people of the United States to observe Patriot Day with appropriate programs and activities;
''(2) all departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the United States and interested organizations and individuals to display the flag of the United States at halfstaff on Patriot Day in honor of the individuals who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks against the United States that occurred on September 11, 2001; and'
'(3) the people of the United States to observe a moment of silence on Patriot Day in honor of the individuals who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks against the United States that occurred on September 11, 2001.''.
USDA - Stoddard County Farm Service Agency has a vacancy for a full-time, permanent Program Technician Position.
Applications must be submitted online by clicking HERE.
The deadline to submit a completed application is Monday, September 16, 2019.
Applicants should possess strong customer service skills, a positive attitude and computer knowledge.
Grade potential will be based on education, work experience, agriculture knowledge, and background.
Please contact Brandi Tatum at 573-624-5939 ext. 2 or brandi.tatum@usda.gov for information on applying for the position.
USDA-FSA is an Equal Opportunity Provider, Employer and Lender.
Responsibilities
Carrying out office activities and functions pertaining to one or more of the program areas administered in the county.
Interpreting and explaining procedures, program regulations and forms to producers and other agency personnel.
Utilizing various web-based software applications to maintain producer data and processing automated forms.
Using a high degree of initiative and judgment in planning and carrying out assigned tasks and resolving problems encountered.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Conditions of Employment
You must be a US Citizen or US National.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service Registered or Exempt.
Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
Successful completion of one year probationary period, unless previously served.
Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.
Must be a high school graduate, or have a GED.
Must be 18 years of age, or 17 years of age for high school graduates.
Qualifications
Qualifications are in accordance with requirements in Handbook 27-PM.
** Specialized experience is defined as experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and is typically in or related to the work of the position being filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least 1 year in the next lower grade level.
Applicants must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date in the announcement, including the following specialized experience and/or education, as identified below:
Visitors and residents will be out in full force along Route 61 Labor Day weekend in search of bargains at the 61-Mile Yard Sale from Bloomsdale to Jackson, Mo., but MoDOT wants you to remember the greatest savings of the event could be a life.
“It’s a fun weekend that people look forward to each year,” says Traffic Engineer Craig Compas, “but we want people to remember that there’s more traffic and more congestion along Route 61 this weekend than any other and drivers need to keep that in mind.”
MoDOT will do its part to bring the safety message to the forefront. Message boards will be in place along the route to alert drivers of the unusual traffic patterns and promote safe driving.
“We really want drivers to be alert—to be aware of their surroundings, to be aware of sudden stops and to look for pedestrian traffic,” Compas says. “It’s a big event locally, and we want everyone to enjoy themselves and be as safe as possible.”
Dexter, Missouri - Contractor crews will improve the intersection of Route 25 and Route Y in Bloomfield, Missouri, located in Stoddard County. A turn lane will be added on Route 25, along with acceleration and deceleration lanes. Additionally, crews will overlay the intersection. As work is underway, a 12-foot width restriction will be in place.
Contractor crews will also overlay Route Y from Route 25 to the Chester Sub Railroad crossing. As work is underway, an 11 foot width restriction will be in place.
Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, Sept. 9 through Friday, Nov. 1 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.
For additional information, contact MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT
Bloomfield, Missouri - Now Hiring Administrative Support - Stoddard County Extension Council is seeking a professional, friendly, and organized individual to perfrom customer service, bookkeeping, website updates, event coordination, and other office duties in support of the council and MU extension Staff.
The position is an employee of the county's University of Missouri Extension Council and is responsible for a variety of secretarial work and some office management for the county extension programs.
Position is located at 316 S. Prairie Street, Bloomfield, MO and is 40 hours per week. Regular work hours are Monday - friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Minimum requirements: high school diploma or equivalent, ability to type 50 words per minutes with high accuracy, effective written and verbal communication skills, and proficient computer skills, and proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, etc. Must be efficient in Quickbooks.
90-Day Probationary Start Salary of $8.60 per hour.
Complete job description and application form are available at http://extension.missouri.edu/stoddard/
Please create own resume and mail with application or bring to the office. Mailing address: Stoddard County Extension, P.O. Box 169, Bloomfield, MO 63825.
Anticipated start date will be 10/01/2019
For more information or questions, please call 573-568-3344, or email the office at: stoddardco@missouri.edu
