Job Announcement Division of Personnel http://www.oa.mo.gov/pers/JOAs/newjoas.htm Announcement NO: 13,024 Job Category: Academic, Vocational and Guidance Services Issue Date: June 4, 2008 Open Continuous

LOCATION: Statewide - Applications are being accepted for the purpose of maintaining registers of eligibles who would be available for employment as vacancies occur with Merit System agencies. These classifications may be used by agencies in various locations throughout the State. When vacancies occur, the names of eligibles available for employment in the county where the vacancy is located will be certified in grade order for employment consideration.

BENEFITS: Missouri State Employee Retirement System (MOSERS) provides retirement, life insurance, survivor and disability benefits; Missouri Consolidated Healthcare Plan (MCHCP) provides medical, vision, dental and Employee Assistance Program benefits (some of these benefits may not be available in all areas of the state); Missouri Deferred Compensation Plan (CitiStreet); Missouri Cafeteria Plan; Missouri Voluntary Life Insurance; 15 days paid annual leave per year for new full-time employees (accrual rates increase with years of service); 15 days paid sick leave per year.

GUIDANCE COUNSELOR I DEFINITION: This is entry-level professional education counseling and guidance work with students in state facilities.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS: A Master's degree in Guidance and Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Educational Psychology, School Counseling, or School Psychology from an accredited college or university; and,

Possession of, or proof of ability to secure, a certificate in elementary or secondary school counseling or as a school psychological examiner from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

EXAMINATION COMPONENT: Rating of Education and Experience, 100%.

GUIDANCE COUNSELOR II DEFINITION: This is senior-level professional education counseling and guidance work with students in state facilities.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS: A Master's degree in Guidance and Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Educational Psychology, School Counseling, or School Psychology from an accredited college or university; and,

Two or more years of professional guidance and counseling experience; and possession of, or proof of ability to secure, a certificate in elementary or secondary school counseling or as a school psychological examiner from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

EXAMINATION COMPONENT: Rating of Education and Experience, 100%.

HOW TO APPLY: To secure an Official Application Form, visit the Division of Personnel website www.oa.mo.gov/pers/howtoapply.htm, or contact the Division via telephone. Note: The Division of Personnel only accepts electronic applications for some classes, http://www.ease.mo.gov/