TEMPORARY Seasonal Employee - Yampa River and Elkhead Reservoir State Parks

About the role

This is a temporary position (9 months or less) paying $18.00-$19.00 per hour. Employment starts April 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Aquatic Nuisance Species Inspector:
  • Staff the park ANS inspection station.
  • Conduct physical boat inspections and boater interviews.
  • Provide information and assistance to the boating public.
  • Clean and light maintenance duties of interior and exterior of ANS inspection areas.
  • Accurate counting and recording of all boat inspections.
  • Document and report visitor complaints.
• Park Maintenance Technician:
  • Responsible for all general park maintenance and cleaning of public facilities.
  • Operates and performs routine maintenance on State owned vehicles and equipment.
  • Ensures quality customer service and facility maintenance, repair, and cleanliness.
  • Provides information and assistance to visitors.
  • May assist with carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electrical work, and transporting materials and supplies.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
• Visitor Services Technician:
  • A customer service based position that involves working in a visitor center or gate entrance.
  • Staff the park entrance station and/or the visitor center.
  • Provide information and assistance to visitors.
  • Sell parks passes, permits, books, maps, clothing, firewood and other novelties.
  • Operate a cash register.
  • Answering of telephones and transferring/taking messages.
  • Photo-copying and filing.
  • Collects revenue, completes shift report and balances shift box at end of each shift.
  • May prepare campground reservations forms and documents.
  • May document and report visitor complaints.
  • Cleaning and light maintenance duties of interior and exterior of gates, visitor center and/or offices, including litter pick up.
  • May assist with special events or programs within the park.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Must possess a current and valid driver's license or have reliable transportation.
• Must be able to work outdoors and on weekends, holidays, and varied shifts.
• Must be able to climb in and out of vessels, and under trailers.
• Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills (written and oral).
• Must be able to work with little supervision.
• May be required to work at the ANS station for an 8 hour shift and take lunch at the station.
• Some uniform items will be provided, however, employees will be required to purchase limited uniform items at their own expense.
• Successful completion and passing of background screening may be required for placement in this position.
• Pursuant to the DNR-120 Fleet and Driving Standards Administrative Directive, any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle.

Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

• Physical Requirements: Perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
• Ability to perceive color differences and to hear verbal and radio communications.

Contact Information

To apply, please submit your application (without attachments such as resumes or cover letters). For applications and information, contact:
Mike Mueller
Phone: 970-276-2061
Email: mike.mueller@state.co.us