Farmer's Market Attendant - Prince William County, VA, United States - Prince William County Government

Prince William County Government
Prince William County Government
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Prince William County, VA, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Introduction:


  • The Prince William County Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR) is seeking a parttime, seasonal employee to oversee the daily operations of the Dale City Farmer's Market.
  • The Dale City's Farmers Market is held at the Dale City Commuter Lot and runs from April
  • December. This wellestablished market has over 50 vendors that sell goods ranging from vegetables to bread to plants and attracts thousands of customers throughout the season.
  • This position is responsible for:
  • Providing a high level of customer service to both vendors and market customers
  • Maintaining a safe and clean environment regardless of weather conditions
  • Performing visual safety inspection of outdoor areas before vendors and patrons arrive
  • Set up and take down market signs
- able to lift at least 35 lbs

  • Maintaining a positive and calm approach with customers and vendors
  • Ability to enforce all Market rules, procedures and policies
  • Resolve conflicts and rule violations as necessary
  • Provide written communication and documentation of all events during each shift

Minimum Requirement:


  • 18 years or older.
  • 8th grade education or higher.


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NATURE OF WORK
This class is part of the Recreation Job Family. Incumbents performs routine work in connection with various recreation programs or activities.

Work is performed under close supervision with specific instructions provided as to the duties to be completed, the order of completion and method of completion.

May perform duties as a building/field attendant, lifeguard II, head concessionaire, head cashier, food and beverage supervisor, children's leader or nursery attendant; and providing daily upkeep and light maintenance of equipment and facility.


Distinguishing Characteristics


This is an entry-level position that is responsible for providing administrative support and ensuring visitor and participant safety within the facility.

Work is performed in accordance with set procedures and guidelines, and deviation from those guidelines require approval. May serve as a lead worker.


TYPICAL CLASS RESPONSIBILITIES (These responsibilities are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)


  • Provides excellence in customer service by answering questions and providing information to the public. May provide specialized services based on the program or customer
  • Carrying out program plans, activities, and lessons. Sets up equipment or materials needed for an activity and cleans up after program.
  • Maintains and prepares equipment and facility for ongoing programs; prepares lesson plans and maintains related records.
  • Enforces program rules; provides emergency care and treatment as required.
  • Maintains required logs and prepares related reports. Accountable for implementing cash control procedures, monitoring and controlling daily financial transactions and inventory
  • Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.


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KNOWLEDGE
Life guarding surveillance and rescue techniques;
Customer service principles;
Recordkeeping principles;
Cash handling procedures;
Cleaning and sanitizing practices;
Food preparation and cooking practices and techniques;
Food handling practices and techniques;
Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations;
Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment;
Modern office technology;


SKILLS
Providing customer service;
Monitoring the use of equipment;
Cleaning and maintaining fitness equipment and machines;
Maintaining basic operational records and reports;

Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.


DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

LEVEL OF DECISIONS


Responsibilities are typically procedure based with defined goals and processes or methods, but incumbents have the latitude to determine the speed or order of steps used to complete assignments.


DIRECTION RECEIVED
Incumbents perform tasks following defined procedures and standards, and deviation from procedures typically requires prior approval.


DIRECTION PROVIDED
Incumbents are typically not responsible for providing formal work direction.



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MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS


8th grade education and 0-12 months of related experience (*State mandates require a high school diploma or G.E.D for specific licensed program positions).


SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS


Must be at least 16 or 18 years old depending on position; Lifeguard, First Aid and/or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification may be required depending on position; May require Federal or State background check.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repet
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