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Colorado Department of Revenue · 4 hours ago

TEMPORARY Seasonal Employee - Mueller State Park

Teller County, CO

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$16.55/hr - $16.55/hr

The Colorado Department of Natural Resources is seeking temporary seasonal employees for various positions at Mueller State Park. The roles include park maintenance, visitor services, trail crew, and interpretive assistance, all aimed at maintaining park facilities and providing quality customer service to visitors.

Government Administration

No H1B

Responsibilities

Responsible for all general park maintenance and cleaning of public facilities including: restrooms, showers, vault toilets, campsites, picnic areas, trails, etc

Responsible for maintenance and cleaning cabins

Operates and perform 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

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds during the course of a workday

Willing to work outside, sometimes in inclement weather

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

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

This position is tasked with motorized trail as well as non-motorized trail maintenance

Crew members may work alone or in a group and will be provided assistance with duties, if necessary

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

This position often works in the backcountry

Hand tools, chain saws, Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV's), skid steer/tractor, etc. will be used to complete tasks

May be called on to assist other positions such as maintenance, rangers or visitor services at times

This is a manual labor position that requires Crew Member to be outdoors and exposed to the elements on a daily basis

Must have or be able to attain First Aid and CPR certifications

Must be able to perform physical work in adverse conditions

Must be able to work various shifts, weekends and holidays

Perform duties related to overall management of the State Park including maintenance, customer service, trails maintenance and construction, resource management, campground operations, law enforcement and winter recreation

Position will assist with all areas of daily park operations

Be 21 years of age

Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license

Be able to pass a background check

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 willing and able to work outside which may involve inclement weather

Must be able to lift [50-100] pounds repeatedly during the course of a workday

Must have a current & valid driver’s license required for operating a state vehicle

Must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays

Preference may be given to applicants with or working towards a Natural Resources degree or similar education or recent graduate

Schedule, plan and present Junior Ranger programs, school and group programs, campfire programs and guided hikes, outreach programs

Provide roving interpretation in campgrounds and day use areas

Work with individual and group volunteers, State, Federal and local agency naturalists

May train volunteer naturalists

Market and promote attendance at programs

May develop brochures and other written materials

May work the visitor center front desk

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

Must be at least 21 years of age

Applicants must have one year previous experience in interpretive and environmental education programming including developing and leading guided hikes, campfire programs, interpretive writing, working with volunteers, etc

Must have or be able to attain valid current First Aid and CPR certifications during employment

Must be self-motivated, be an accomplished public speaker and have good writing skills

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds during the course of a workday

Qualification

First Aid certificationCPR certificationCustomer service skillsPhysical staminaPublic speakingCommunication skillsTeamworkOrganizational skills

Required

Must be at least 16 years of age. 21 for select positions

Must have a valid drivers' license or reliable transportation

Must be able to work outdoors and on weekends, holidays, and varied shifts

May need to undergo criminal background investigation

Possess strong interpersonal communication skills (written and oral)

Ability to work with little supervision

Some uniform items will be provided, however, employees will be required to purchase limited uniform items at their own expense

Must be available for up to 40 hours per week and commit to a minimum 5 month work season

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds during the course of a workday

Willing to work outside, sometimes in inclement weather

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

Must have or be able to attain First Aid and CPR certifications

Must be able to perform physical work in adverse conditions

Must be able to work various shifts, weekends and holidays

Must be at least 21 years of age for certain positions

Must be able to lift [50-100] pounds repeatedly during the course of a workday

Must have a current & valid driver's license required for operating a state vehicle

Must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays

Preferred

Previous trail supervision experience preferred

Preference may be given to applicants with or working towards a Natural Resources degree or similar education or recent graduate

Company

Colorado Department of Revenue

With just under 1500 employees, the Colorado Department of Revenue oversees the Division of Motor Vehicles, the Enforcement Division, the Colorado State Lottery, and the Taxation Division.

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