State of Colorado · 3 hours ago
TEMPORARY Seasonal Employee- Vega State Park
Mesa County, CO
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$18/hr - $18/hrThe State of Colorado is seeking temporary seasonal employees for various positions at Vega State Park, which is known for its beautiful natural resources. The roles include Park Maintenance Technician, Visitor Services Technician, Aquatic Nuisance Species Inspector, Education/Volunteer Coordinator, and Temporary Internship, all requiring effective communication and a commitment to outdoor work.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for all general park maintenance and cleaning of public facilities including: restrooms, showers, vault toilets, campsites, picnic areas, trails, etc
Operates and performs routine maintenance on State owned vehicles and equipment
Assures 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
Staff the park entrance station and/or the visitor center
Provide information and assistance to visitors (distributes maps/brochures, orients visitors to park facilities and amenities, promotes education programs, educates on State Park regulations, etc.)
Provide information to the boating and non-boating public
Sell 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
Operate a cash register, make bank deposits
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
Conduct physical boat inspections and boater interviews
Provide information and assistance to the boating public (distributes brochures, promotes ANS education, educates about State Park regulations, etc.)
Cleaning and light maintenance duties of interior and exterior of ANS inspection areas. Including maintenance of facilities and grounds
Accurate counting and recording of all boat inspections, either written or by phone application software
Training in boat inspection methods will be provided
May document and report visitor complaints
May be required to work at the ANS station for an 8 hour shift and take lunch at the station
Schedule, plan and present Junior Ranger programs
Schedule, plan and present school and group programs
Schedule, plan and present campfire programs and guided hikes
Schedule, plan and present outreach programs
Provide roving interpretation in campgrounds and day use areas
Work with individual and group volunteers
May train volunteer naturalists
Work with other State, Federal and local agency naturalists
Market and promote attendance at programs
May develop brochures and other written materials
Will work the Visitor Center front desk a few days a week
May assist with special events or programs within the park
Collect, catalog, organize and protect park collections of slides, photographs, specimens, etc
Attend assigned training sessions
Qualification
Required
Must be at least 16 years of age
Must be able to lift 50-100 pounds repeatedly during the course of a single workday
Willing to work outside during inclement weather
Possess and maintain a valid driver's license
Possess or be able to acquire First Aid and CPR certifications
Be able to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Perform physically strenuous outdoor activities in all weather conditions
Ability to work with limited supervision and work well within a team
Must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays
Must have a current & valid driver's license required for operating a state vehicle
Must be able to climb in/out of vessels, and kneel/crawl under trailers
May need to undergo criminal background investigation
Possess strong interpersonal communication skills (written and oral)
Ability to work with little supervision
Preferred
First Aid and CPR certifications are preferred
Preference may be given to applicants with or working towards a Natural Resources degree or similar education or recent graduate
Benefits
Housing may be available to those applicants applying from out of the area/state.
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