State Parks - James River State Park - Contact Ranger - Open Until Filled

Hourly Rate: $13.00

About the role

Join Our Team at the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation! The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is hiring! Join us in preserving what people care about most – access to the outdoors, natural habitats, open spaces, clean water, and safe infrastructure. James River State Park is accepting applications for the Contact Ranger position.

Contact Rangers are essential to meet the demands brought on by park visitation and the completion of many customer service duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality customer service.
• Perform clerical duties such as computer, cash register, copier, handheld radio, and multi-line phone system operations.
• Responsible for reconciling daily revenue on the cash register.
• Possess familiarity with park rules, trails, and facilities.
• Performs daily cleaning of the contact station/visitor center, office area, restroom, and retail areas.
• Keeps retail areas well stocked.
• Must be able to work various shifts, including weekends, holidays, and evening shifts.

Requirements

• Must be able to provide high quality customer service and communicate verbally with guests.
• Ability to operate a computer/cash register.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• General knowledge of office and computer operations.

Qualifications

General knowledge of park operations and local attractions preferred.

Additional Considerations

• Background Check: Employment in all Virginia State Parks positions is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.
• Employment Eligibility: Selected candidates must complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. DCR participates in E-Verify.
• Driver’s License Requirement: A valid State Driver's License is required if operating a state or personal vehicle for agency business.
• Work Requirements: Wage/seasonal positions are not eligible for benefits and are limited to 1,500 hours from May 1 to April 30.

Benefits

DCR employees are encouraged to visit Virginia State Parks! Check out our employee discounts:

• Free parking or admission to all Virginia State Parks.
• DCR classified, retired, and wage staff (after six months of service), are entitled to overnight facility discounts such as:
  • 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 prior to 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. All reservations require a two-night minimum. Bunkhouses, camping cabins, and yurts are included; one-night yurt stays only receive a 25% discount.