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Temporary Seasonal Visitor Services Tech – James M. Robb Colorado River State Park

State of Colorado · Fruita, CO · 2 mo ago
Information Technology$17/hrTemporary

About the role

This is a temporary position (9 months or less) at $17.00/hour plus depending on experience, with an opportunity for increase during employment. Employment starts March-May through September-October. The announcement remains open until filled. You are encouraged to apply early.

Responsibilities

  • Work in a visitor center greeting visitors
  • Work in the field in specialized duties at some parks
  • Provide information on the park and the area to visitors
  • Utilize a Point of Sale System to sell passes, permits, camping, registrations, fishing/hunting licenses, and gift certificates
  • Answer telephones and take detailed messages
  • Accurately collect revenue, complete shift report and shift box at end of each shift
  • Prepare campground reservations forms and documents (Island Acres and Fruita)
  • Document and report visitor complaints
  • Clean and light maintenance duties of interior and offices, restrooms, kitchen, watering plants, and litter pick up
  • Assist with special events or programs within the park
  • Prioritize job duties
  • Multi-task
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Must be at least 16 years of age
  • Must have a valid drivers' license or reliable transportation
  • Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and varied shifts
  • Previous experience handling money and working with the public is helpful but not required
  • May need to undergo criminal background investigation
  • Possess strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to work with little supervision
  • May be required to work the entrance station for an 8 or 10 hour shift
  • May not be able to leave for lunch

Qualifications

  • BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must be at least 16 years of age
  • Must have a valid drivers' license or reliable transportation
  • Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and varied shifts
  • Previous experience handling money and working with the public is helpful but not required
  • May need to undergo criminal background investigation
  • Possess strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to work with little supervision
  • May be required to work the entrance station for an 8 or 10 hour shift
  • May not be able to leave for lunch

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Cash Handling
  • MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.)
  • Google Application Suite (Gmail, Drive, Sheets, etc.)

Benefits

No benefits are offered for this position.

Pay

$17.00/hour plus depending on experience, with an opportunity for increase during employment.

Schedule

Varying shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Supplemental Information

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Additional Information

  • Do you have prior State of Colorado work experience?
  • Please describe why you're interested in working for Colorado Parks & Wildlife:
  • Are you willing and able to work varied shifts as well as weekends and holidays?
  • Please select which areas of experience your work history includes:
  • Are you a student or have you graduated within the past 3 years?
  • I understand that housing is NOT provided.
  • Are you willing to work at any of the potential work locations (Island Acres, Corn Lake, Fruita, Connected Lakes)?
  • If you answered no please list the location(s) you are willing to work at.
  • Are you applying to work at any other Colorado State Parks?

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