State Parks - Kiptopeke State Park - Contact Ranger - Open Until Filled
Virginia State Parks · State Center, IA · 1 mo ago
OTHR$14–$16/hrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: Use for section headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections if posting has real specific content. We must not repeat job title as heading. Must not include Job ID etc. Must preserve all substantive info, remove boilerplate. Remove boilerplate, navigation, legal, EEO, duplicated lines, application instructions. Also remove repeated generic paragraphs about application process etc. We need to extract the specific job posting: Contact Ranger at Kiptopeke State Park.
Let's parse the content:
- Title: Contact Ranger (maybe Administrative & Office Specialist I? Actually the listing shows "Administrative & Office Specialist I Contact Ranger Open Until Filled State Parks - Kiptopeke State Park". The job title appears to be Contact Ranger. The preceding line "Administrative & Office Specialist I" maybe a category. We'll treat job title as Contact Ranger.
- Job Summary: "The Contract Ranger position is designed to provide essential administrative and operational support to ensure smooth functioning of the office. This role focuses on facilitating day-to-day administrative activities, managing office operations, and assisting various teams to enhance overall productivity, while providing great customer service to all guests."
- Key Duties And Responsibilities: list:
- Provide high-quality customer service.
- Perform clerical duties such as computer, cash register, copier, and handheld radio.
- Responsible for reconciling daily revenue on the cash register.
- Possess familiarity with park rules, trails, campground, and facilities.
- Performs daily cleaning of the contact station, office area, and restroom.
- Must be able to work various shifts, including weekends, holidays, and evening shifts.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Minimum Qualifications:
- Experience providing high-quality customer service.
- Experience working with a computer/cash register.
- General knowledge of office and computer operation.
- Additional Considerations:
- Knowledge of park operations and local attractions preferred.
- Special Instructions:
- 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.
- DCR encourages applications from minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and those with experience with the National Park Service or the federal government. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO/AA/TT).
- Benefits: There's a section later: "Employee Benefits Include Free parking and admission to all Virginia State Parks. Overnight stay discounts for DCR classified, retired, and wage staff (after six months of service): Free camping outside the Memorial Day to Labor Day season for sites accommodating up to six people. Free Sunday–Thursday camping (excluding the night before holidays) during the Memorial Day–Labor Day period. 50% ff cabins (up t three bedrooms) outside the Memorial Day–Labor Day season for up to 14 nights. Two-night minimum required. Bunkhouses, camping cabins, and yurts are included; one-night yurt stays receive a 25% discount."
Also earlier there is a generic list of benefits for full-time salaried positions: "Full-time (salaried) employment offers A choice of healthcare plans.Vacation, family, personal and sick leave.A retirement plan.A sickness and disability plan.Employer-paid life insurance.Deferred compensation with employer match." However the Contact Ranger position appears to be hourly/wage/seasonal? The posting says "Hourly Range: $14.00-$16.00". Also "Work Requirements: Wage/seasonal positions are not eligible for benefits and are limited to 1,500 hours from May 1 to April 30." So benefits may not apply. However later they list employee benefits for DCR employees (maybe after six months). The posting includes both generic full-time benefits and specific employee benefits (park perks). We need to decide what to include. According to rules: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them.
We have Pay: "Hourly Range: $14.00-$16.00". That's specific. So we can include a Pay section with that.
Schedule: The posting mentions "Must be able to work various shifts, including weekends, holidays, and evening shifts." That's schedule info. So we can include a Schedule section with that.
Benefits: There's specific employee benefits list (free parking, admission, camping discounts, etc). Also there is mention that wage/seasonal positions are not eligible for benefits (contradiction). But the specific benefits list seems to be for DCR employees (maybe after six months). The posting includes that as a perk. So we can include Benefits section with those details.
We also need About the role (maybe job summary). Responsibilities (key duties). Requirements (minimum qualifications). Qualifications (maybe additional considerations). Skills (maybe not explicitly listed; we could combine). But we should follow headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
We must not create sections with filler. So we need to ensure each section has substantive content.
Let's extract:
About the role: Job Summary paragraph.
Responsibilities: list of duties.
Requirements: Minimum Qualifications.
Qualifications: Additional Considerations (knowledge of park operations and local attractions preferred). Could also include Special Instructions like background check, driver's license, etc. Those could be considered Requirements or Qualifications. But we need to avoid duplication. Perhaps we put background check, driver's license under Requirements as well. However we need to keep all substantive info. We could split: Requirements = Minimum Qualifications + Special Instructions (background check, driver's license, I-9, E-Verify). Qualifications = Additional Considerations (knowledge of park operations and local attractions preferred). Skills maybe not explicitly listed; we could omit Skills section if no specific skill list beyond what's already covered. But we could include Skills as "Customer service, clerical, cash handling, computer operation, cleaning, shift work, reliable transportation." That's derived from duties and qualifications. However we must not invent or summarize away detail; we can rephrase but must preserve all info. It's okay to combine into Skills section if we list skills explicitly mentioned. The posting mentions: high-quality customer service, clerical duties (computer, cash register, copier, handheld radio), reconciling daily revenue, familiarity with park rules/trails/campground/facilities, daily cleaning, ability to work various shifts, reliable transportation. Those are skills/duties. We could put them under Responsibilities already. So Skills section may be redundant. Better to omit Skills if no explicit skill list separate from duties. The instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So we can combine.
Thus sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
Now we need to strip boilerplate: Remove repeated generic paragraphs about application process, EEO, etc. Also remove duplicated lines like "Job openings at DCR ..." etc. Also remove the generic full-time benefits list (since not applicable to wage/seasonal). However the posting includes that generic list earlier; but we should not include it as it's not specific to this position? It says "Full-time (salaried) employment offers ..." but the position is hourly/wage/seasonal, so not applicable. According to rule: never create Benefits section unless posting actually states them. The generic list is stated but not specific to this role; but it's still in the posting. However we might consider it boilerplate? It's a generic statement about full-time positions; but it's still in the posting. The instruction: "Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions." This generic benefits list is not exactly boilerplate but it's a generic statement about full-time positions; but it's still part of the posting. However the position is wage/seasonal, so those benefits do not apply. Including them might be misleading. The rule says: "Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail." So we should keep that statement if it's in the posting, even if not applicable? But we also have a specific benefits list for employees (park perks). The generic full-time benefits might be considered substantive info about the employer's offerings, but not specific to this role. However we could include it under Benefits as part of the employer's benefits, but we need to clarify that wage/seasonal positions are not eligible. The posting also says "Wage/seasonal positions are not eligible for benefits and are limited to 1,500 hours from May 1 to April 30." That directly contradicts the generic benefits. So we need to preserve that statement as well. So we should include both: the statement that wage/seasonal positions are not eligible for benefits (and hour limit) and the employee benefits list (park perks). That seems like substantive info.
Thus Benefits section should include both: note that wage/seasonal positions are not eligible for standard state benefits (healthcare, retirement, etc) and are limited to 1,500 hours May 1-Apr 30, plus the specific park perks (free parking/admission, camping discounts, etc). We'll preserve exact phrasing.
Now Pay: "Hourly Range: $14.00-$16.00". We'll put that.
Schedule: "Must be able to work various shifts, including weekends, holidays, and evening shifts." Also maybe mention "various shifts". We'll include that.
Now we need to format as HTML fragment: use
for section headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections if posting has real specific content. We must not repeat job title as heading. Must not include Job ID etc. Must preserve all substantive info, remove boilerplate. Remove boilerplate, navigation, legal, EEO, duplicated lines, application instructions. Also remove repeated generic paragraphs about application process etc. We need to extract the specific job posting: Contact Ranger at Kiptopeke State Park.
Let's parse the content:
- Title: Contact Ranger (maybe Administrative & Office Specialist I? Actually the listing shows "Administrative & Office Specialist I Contact Ranger Open Until Filled State Parks - Kiptopeke State Park". The job title appears to be Contact Ranger. The preceding line "Administrative & Office Specialist I" maybe a category. We'll treat job title as Contact Ranger.
- Job Summary: "The Contract Ranger position is designed to provide essential administrative and operational support to ensure smooth functioning of the office. This role focuses on facilitating day-to-day administrative activities, managing office operations, and assisting various teams to enhance overall productivity, while providing great customer service to all guests."
- Key Duties And Responsibilities: list:
- Provide high-quality customer service.
- Perform clerical duties such as computer, cash register, copier, and handheld radio.
- Responsible for reconciling daily revenue on the cash register.
- Possess familiarity with park rules, trails, campground, and facilities.
- Performs daily cleaning of the contact station, office area, and restroom.
- Must be able to work various shifts, including weekends, holidays, and evening shifts.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Minimum Qualifications:
- Experience providing high-quality customer service.
- Experience working with a computer/cash register.
- General knowledge of office and computer operation.
- Additional Considerations:
- Knowledge of park operations and local attractions preferred.
- Special Instructions:
- 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.
- DCR encourages applications from minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and those with experience with the National Park Service or the federal government. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO/AA/TT).
- Benefits: There's a section later: "Employee Benefits Include Free parking and admission to all Virginia State Parks. Overnight stay discounts for DCR classified, retired, and wage staff (after six months of service): Free camping outside the Memorial Day to Labor Day season for sites accommodating up to six people. Free Sunday–Thursday camping (excluding the night before holidays) during the Memorial Day–Labor Day period. 50% ff cabins (up t three bedrooms) outside the Memorial Day–Labor Day season for up to 14 nights. Two-night minimum required. Bunkhouses, camping cabins, and yurts are included; one-night yurt stays receive a 25% discount."
Also earlier there is a generic list of benefits for full-time salaried positions: "Full-time (salaried) employment offers A choice of healthcare plans.Vacation, family, personal and sick leave.A retirement plan.A sickness and disability plan.Employer-paid life insurance.Deferred compensation with employer match." However the Contact Ranger position appears to be hourly/wage/seasonal? The posting says "Hourly Range: $14.00-$16.00". Also "Work Requirements: Wage/seasonal positions are not eligible for benefits and are limited to 1,500 hours from May 1 to April 30." So benefits may not apply. However later they list employee benefits for DCR employees (maybe after six months). The posting includes both generic full-time benefits and specific employee benefits (park perks). We need to decide what to include. According to rules: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them.
We have Pay: "Hourly Range: $14.00-$16.00". That's specific. So we can include a Pay section with that.
Schedule: The posting mentions "Must be able to work various shifts, including weekends, holidays, and evening shifts." That's schedule info. So we can include a Schedule section with that.
Benefits: There's specific employee benefits list (free parking, admission, camping discounts, etc). Also there is mention that wage/seasonal positions are not eligible for benefits (contradiction). But the specific benefits list seems to be for DCR employees (maybe after six months). The posting includes that as a perk. So we can include Benefits section with those details.
We also need About the role (maybe job summary). Responsibilities (key duties). Requirements (minimum qualifications). Qualifications (maybe additional considerations). Skills (maybe not explicitly listed; we could combine). But we should follow headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
We must not create sections with filler. So we need to ensure each section has substantive content.
Let's extract:
About the role: Job Summary paragraph.
Responsibilities: list of duties.
Requirements: Minimum Qualifications.
Qualifications: Additional Considerations (knowledge of park operations and local attractions preferred). Could also include Special Instructions like background check, driver's license, etc. Those could be considered Requirements or Qualifications. But we need to avoid duplication. Perhaps we put background check, driver's license under Requirements as well. However we need to keep all substantive info. We could split: Requirements = Minimum Qualifications + Special Instructions (background check, driver's license, I-9, E-Verify). Qualifications = Additional Considerations (knowledge of park operations and local attractions preferred). Skills maybe not explicitly listed; we could omit Skills section if no specific skill list beyond what's already covered. But we could include Skills as "Customer service, clerical, cash handling, computer operation, cleaning, shift work, reliable transportation." That's derived from duties and qualifications. However we must not invent or summarize away detail; we can rephrase but must preserve all info. It's okay to combine into Skills section if we list skills explicitly mentioned. The posting mentions: high-quality customer service, clerical duties (computer, cash register, copier, handheld radio), reconciling daily revenue, familiarity with park rules/trails/campground/facilities, daily cleaning, ability to work various shifts, reliable transportation. Those are skills/duties. We could put them under Responsibilities already. So Skills section may be redundant. Better to omit Skills if no explicit skill list separate from duties. The instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So we can combine.
Thus sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
Now we need to strip boilerplate: Remove repeated generic paragraphs about application process, EEO, etc. Also remove duplicated lines like "Job openings at DCR ..." etc. Also remove the generic full-time benefits list (since not applicable to wage/seasonal). However the posting includes that generic list earlier; but we should not include it as it's not specific to this position? It says "Full-time (salaried) employment offers ..." but the position is hourly/wage/seasonal, so not applicable. According to rule: never create Benefits section unless posting actually states them. The generic list is stated but not specific to this role; but it's still in the posting. However we might consider it boilerplate? It's a generic statement about full-time positions; but it's still in the posting. The instruction: "Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions." This generic benefits list is not exactly boilerplate but it's a generic statement about full-time positions; but it's still part of the posting. However the position is wage/seasonal, so those benefits do not apply. Including them might be misleading. The rule says: "Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail." So we should keep that statement if it's in the posting, even if not applicable? But we also have a specific benefits list for employees (park perks). The generic full-time benefits might be considered substantive info about the employer's offerings, but not specific to this role. However we could include it under Benefits as part of the employer's benefits, but we need to clarify that wage/seasonal positions are not eligible. The posting also says "Wage/seasonal positions are not eligible for benefits and are limited to 1,500 hours from May 1 to April 30." That directly contradicts the generic benefits. So we need to preserve that statement as well. So we should include both: the statement that wage/seasonal positions are not eligible for benefits (and hour limit) and the employee benefits list (park perks). That seems like substantive info.
Thus Benefits section should include both: note that wage/seasonal positions are not eligible for standard state benefits (healthcare, retirement, etc) and are limited to 1,500 hours May 1-Apr 30, plus the specific park perks (free parking/admission, camping discounts, etc). We'll preserve exact phrasing.
Now Pay: "Hourly Range: $14.00-$16.00". We'll put that.
Schedule: "Must be able to work various shifts, including weekends, holidays, and evening shifts." Also maybe mention "various shifts". We'll include that.
Now we need to format as HTML fragment: use for each section heading, then content:
for prose,
- for lists.
We must not include or . Just the fragment.
Let's craft:
About the role
The Contract Ranger position is designed to provide essential administrative and operational support to ensure smooth functioning of the office. This role focuses on facilitating day-to-day administrative activities, managing office operations, and assisting various teams to enhance overall productivity, while providing great customer service to all guests.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality customer service.
- Perform clerical duties such as computer, cash register, copier, and handheld radio.
- Responsible for reconciling daily revenue on the cash register.
- Possess familiarity with park rules, trails, campground, and facilities.
- Performs daily cleaning of the contact station, office area, and restroom.
- Must be able to work various shifts, including weekends, holidays, and evening shifts.
- Must have reliable transportation.
Requirements
- Experience providing high-quality customer service.
- Experience working with a computer/cash register.
- General knowledge of office and computer operation.
- Employment 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.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of park operations and local attractions preferred.
Benefits
Wage/seasonal positions