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TEMPORARY Visitor Services Technician Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Government Jobs, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80901
Job Title: Visitor Services Technician
The State of Colorado Department of Natural Resources is offering a temporary position (9 months or less) with a pay rate of $17.00 per hour. Employment starts now and is flexible to college schedules. To apply, please submit only your application. The posting will be open until filled, so you are encouraged to apply early. The mission of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources is to develop, preserve, and enhance the state's natural resources for the benefit and enjoyment of current and future citizens and visitors. In an effort to build diversity and inclusion, we welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities. The Colorado Parks and Wildlife mission is to perpetuate the wildlife resources of the state, to provide a quality state parks system, and to provide enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorado's natural resources. The Visitor Services Technician position involves working in a visitor center or gate entrance, greeting visitors, or may be assigned to work in the field in specialized duties. Daily interaction with park visitors requires effective communication and public relations skills. Responsibilities include: Staffing the park entrance station and/or the visitor center. Providing information and assistance to visitors (distributes maps/brochures, orients visitors to park facilities and amenities, promotes education programs, educates on State Park regulations, etc.) Providing information to the boating and non-boating public. Selling parks passes, permits, books, maps, clothing, firewood and other novelties. May sell gift certificates, search and rescue cards, boat registrations, OHV registrations and snowmobile registrations, fishing and hunting licenses. Operating a cash register. Answering of telephones and transferring/taking messages. Photo-copying and filing. Collecting revenue, completing shift report and balancing shift box at the 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. Minimum qualifications include: 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. Possess strong interpersonal communication skills (written and oral). Ability to work with little supervision. Must be available for up to 40 hours per week and commit to a minimum 4 month work season. Employment is for a maximum of 40 hours a week for 6 months. Flexible with school schedule. The position will 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. 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. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator at dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us or call 303-866-2667 x8647.
The State of Colorado Department of Natural Resources is offering a temporary position (9 months or less) with a pay rate of $17.00 per hour. Employment starts now and is flexible to college schedules. To apply, please submit only your application. The posting will be open until filled, so you are encouraged to apply early. The mission of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources is to develop, preserve, and enhance the state's natural resources for the benefit and enjoyment of current and future citizens and visitors. In an effort to build diversity and inclusion, we welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities. The Colorado Parks and Wildlife mission is to perpetuate the wildlife resources of the state, to provide a quality state parks system, and to provide enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorado's natural resources. The Visitor Services Technician position involves working in a visitor center or gate entrance, greeting visitors, or may be assigned to work in the field in specialized duties. Daily interaction with park visitors requires effective communication and public relations skills. Responsibilities include: Staffing the park entrance station and/or the visitor center. Providing information and assistance to visitors (distributes maps/brochures, orients visitors to park facilities and amenities, promotes education programs, educates on State Park regulations, etc.) Providing information to the boating and non-boating public. Selling parks passes, permits, books, maps, clothing, firewood and other novelties. May sell gift certificates, search and rescue cards, boat registrations, OHV registrations and snowmobile registrations, fishing and hunting licenses. Operating a cash register. Answering of telephones and transferring/taking messages. Photo-copying and filing. Collecting revenue, completing shift report and balancing shift box at the 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. Minimum qualifications include: 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. Possess strong interpersonal communication skills (written and oral). Ability to work with little supervision. Must be available for up to 40 hours per week and commit to a minimum 4 month work season. Employment is for a maximum of 40 hours a week for 6 months. Flexible with school schedule. The position will 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. 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. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator at dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us or call 303-866-2667 x8647.