Help! I've been trying to find the right area to sign up for " Bidding " for the Corps Parks but have so far been unable to. Found out something about filing a lot of papers with the Gov. @Dunn's. But don't know anything beyond that. Who is Dunn's, etc.
I've already learned about the Voluteer process but think we might want to do 1 season getting paid and 1 as Volunteers. So any help in getting started on this wwould be greatly appreciated. My DW will be retiring in Feb. of 2014 and with the Gov. involved fifure it will take that long to get done with everything.
Many thanks in advance.
Tom and Fran
TXRVr said
05:16 PM Jul 12, 2012
There is a process. It isn't simple, it isn't a quick one, and yes it's because it's the gov't. Rather than go thru all of that here, I would suggest that you determine where you might want to do the "gate" jobs and then contact the local COE office who oversees the park. You can get most of those numbers by visiting www.recreation.gov, find the park, and then look for the contact info.
If you aren't already aware, you are typically required to commit to a two year period. Check out those details before signing on the dotted line. The work day is long and since the bidding process is competitive, one might find themselves working below minimum wage.
Speedhitch said
10:32 PM Jul 12, 2012
You mean the government can pay you below minimum wage. Only they can do that and get away with it. What is good fro the goose is not good for the government LOL
TXRVr said
01:33 AM Jul 13, 2012
Speedhitch wrote:
You mean the government can pay you below minimum wage. Only they can do that and get away with it. What is good fro the goose is not good for the government LOL
Yep. It is unfortunate that someone will always take the job and allow them to keep getting away with it.
PIEERE said
03:10 AM Jul 13, 2012
COE jobs are near water usually and most are well taken care of. If I had a permanent income from other sources; retirement, pensions or investment income this would be where i would like to be. As with most workamping jobs there are pros and cons. Some other venues pay more and you put in 80hrs labor in a 40 hour week. Do your search and research before accepting any position. If it walks like a duck and sounds like a duck; it is most likely a duck. Pieere
Help! I've been trying to find the right area to sign up for " Bidding " for the Corps Parks but have so far been unable to. Found out something about filing a lot of papers with the Gov. @Dunn's. But don't know anything beyond that. Who is Dunn's, etc.
I've already learned about the Voluteer process but think we might want to do 1 season getting paid and 1 as Volunteers. So any help in getting started on this wwould be greatly appreciated. My DW will be retiring in Feb. of 2014 and with the Gov. involved fifure it will take that long to get done with everything.
Many thanks in advance.
Tom and Fran
There is a process. It isn't simple, it isn't a quick one, and yes it's because it's the gov't. Rather than go thru all of that here, I would suggest that you determine where you might want to do the "gate" jobs and then contact the local COE office who oversees the park. You can get most of those numbers by visiting www.recreation.gov, find the park, and then look for the contact info.
If you aren't already aware, you are typically required to commit to a two year period. Check out those details before signing on the dotted line. The work day is long and since the bidding process is competitive, one might find themselves working below minimum wage.
Yep. It is unfortunate that someone will always take the job and allow them to keep getting away with it.