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Colorado Department of Revenue · 3 days ago

TEMPORARY 2026 Seasonal Employees – John Martin Reservoir State Park

Bent County, CO

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$16.50/hr - $17.50/hr

The Colorado Department of Revenue is seeking temporary seasonal employees for various positions at John Martin Reservoir State Park. The roles include park intern, maintenance technician, and visitor services technician, focusing on public education, park maintenance, and customer service in an outdoor environment.

Government Administration

No H1B

Responsibilities

Intern’s time will be divided between all sections of the park: Maintenance, Park Ranger, Visitor Services, and Interpretive/Education Programs. This position will assist with all areas of daily park operations to gain a broad understanding of careers in the natural resource field

Assists in Visitor Services operations, revenue collection/verification, accounting, deposits, and education/ interpretive programs, assuring quality customer service and accuracy

Conducts general park maintenance and cleaning of public facilities including: restrooms, vault toilets, campsites, picnic areas, trails, etc

Operates and performs routine maintenance on State owned vehicles and equipment

May assist with carpentry, plumbing, masonry, snow removal, electrical work, and transporting materials and supplies and perform other duties as assigned

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

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

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

Qualification

Customer serviceBasic computer skillsFirst Aid certificationNatural Resources educationPhysical fitnessCash handlingPublic relationsInterpersonal communicationTeamwork

Required

Must be at least 16 years of age

Must have a current & valid driver's license required for operating a state vehicle and acceptable driving record (will be verified as part of comprehensive background check process)

Must be available to work various shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays and may involve working during inclement weather

This position requires outdoor physical work that may require climbing in and out of vessels/vehicles and/or under trailers to perform job functions

Must be able to work with limited supervision and work well within a team

Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills to deliver excellent customer service

Basic computer skills required (MS Office Suite, Google App Suite)

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

Must be willing and able to work up to 40 hours per week

Must have a current & valid drivers' license or reliable transportation

Must be able to climb in and out of vessels and under trailers

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

Preferred

Current First Aid and CPR certifications preferred

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

Previous experience handling money and working with the public is preferred

Basic computer skills preferred

Knowledge of power tools and hand tools preferred

Benefits

The work-site will provide some uniform items, however the employee may be required to purchase limited uniform items at their own expense.

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.

Founded in 1941