State Parks - Chippokes State Park - Admin and Office Specialist - Open Until Filled

About the role

Chippokes State Park is accepting applications for an Administrative and Office Specialist position. This role is vital to supporting park visitation and ensuring the efficient completion of essential customer service duties.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality customer service and communicate effectively with guests.
• Perform clerical duties, including operation of computers, cash registers, copiers, and handheld radios.
• Responsible for reconciling daily revenue and ensuring accuracy of cash register reports.
• Maintain working knowledge of park rules, trails, campground, and facility operations.
• Carry out daily cleaning and upkeep of the contact station, office area, and restrooms.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, holidays, and evenings.
• Must maintain reliable transportation to and from the worksite.

Requirements

• Ability to deliver high-quality customer service.
• Ability to operate computers, point-of-sale systems, and cash registers.
• Knowledgeable in general office procedures.
• General knowledge of park operations and local attractions preferred.
• Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.
• Selected candidates must complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form (DCR participates in E-Verify).
• A valid State Driver's License is required if operating a state or personal vehicle for agency business.

Pay

Hourly Rate: $14.00

Schedule

Wage/seasonal positions are limited to 1,500 hours from May 1 to April 30 and are not eligible for benefits.

Benefits

DCR employees receive the following discounts at Virginia State Parks:

• Free parking or admission to all Virginia State Parks.
• Free camping outside of the Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day period in sites designed for up to six people.
• Free camping Sunday night through Thursday night (excluding the night before a holiday) from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
• Fifty percent discount on cabins (up to 3 bedrooms) outside of Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, for a maximum of 14 nights (two-night minimum stay required).
• Bunkhouses, camping cabins, and yurts included; one-night yurt stays receive a 25% discount.

DCR classified, retired, and wage staff (after six months of service) are entitled to overnight facility discounts.