TEMPORARY Seasonal Employee 2024 - Denver, United States - State of Colorado

Description

Department Information

THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION (9 MONTHS OR LESS) -$15.75- $18.00/HOUR + depending on experience with an opportunity for increase during the course of employment.

EMPLOYMENT STARTS April-May THROUGH September-October.

This announcement will remain open until FILLED. You are encouraged to apply early.

This application is for all, current, open seasonal positions at the park. Please select which position(s) you are applying for.

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.

COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE (CPW)

Our 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.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

Description of Job

James M.

Robb - Colorado River State Park:From Fruita on the west end, to Island Acres on the east end and three stops in-between, this is one park split into five sections.

To visit the park, follow the Colorado River west from Debeque Canyon to Fruita, and enjoy five uniquely different river and lake based outdoor recreation opportunities.

Depending on Availability:

Corn Lake Section:
Road, Clifton Colorado 81520

Fruita Section:
Highway 340, Fruita, CO 81521

Island Acres Section: 1055 I-70, Palisade, CO 81526

This application is for all, current, open seasonal positions at the park. Please select which position(s) you are applying for.

PARK MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN $18.00/HOUR depending on experience: 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
• Be able to lift pounds repeatedly during the course of a single workday

VISITOR SERVICES TECHNICIAN $15.75/HOUR + depending on experience Fruita, CO Part time 24 hours: A customer service based position that involves working in a visitor center or gate entrance, greeting visitors, or may be assigned to work in the field in specialized duties as some parks.

Daily interaction with park visitors requires effective communication and public relations skills.

• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

INTERNSHIP Park Ranger Intern $18.00/HOUR + depending on experience with an opportunity for increase during the course of employment: This is an internship position that will be exposed to a variety of park operations and other positions within CPW.

Dependent on age (21 years minimum) and the results of a background check, ideally this position may also receive training necessary to enforce parks and wildlife laws within the geographic boundaries of the park.

• The position will research, advertise and present educational programs to park visitors, assist with general park maintenance, including cleaning restrooms, selling parks and wildlife products via a computerized system and answer questions from the public.
• Approximately, 20% of this position's time will be dedicated to the reclamation of riparian and upland habitat.
• This includes the use of portable irrigation equipment, applying herbicides, mechanical removal of non-desirable vegetation by hand, saw or mower and caging or adjusting cages around desirable vegetation.

NOTE FOR THIS POSITION:

• If conducting law enforcement duties there is a 21 year age minimum
• Must maintain a valid driver's license and a current motor vehicle report.

* pounds repeatedly during the course of a single

If you have any questions feel free to email

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights



REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a valid Colorado drivers' license or reliable transportation
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and various shifts.
• Previous experience handling money and working with the public.
• Computer experience (Microsoft Word, Excel, Point of Sale) is highly recommended and helpful.
• May need to undergo criminal background investigation.
• Hours: 40 hours per week, nights, holidays and weekends required
• Possess strong interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work with little supervision

PHYSICAL

REQUIREMENTS:

This 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.

Possibly Standing for 8 hours straight on overly busy days.

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.

The Department of Natural Resources is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.

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


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The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with these types of technical issues.