Pool Clerk (Clerical Assistant 1) - (Seasonal) - Little Buffalo State Park

Full Job Description

The Department of Conservation & Natural Resources is thrilled to announce a job opening for a Seasonal Pool Clerk at Little Buffalo State Park. In this role, the selected candidate will primarily manage payment transactions at the pool's contact booth, utilizing a cash register while adhering to established money handling protocols in line with the cash management policy. Additionally, this position will involve providing clerical support as needed, ensuring smooth operations within the park. If you are eager to make a meaningful contribution in a stunning natural environment and enjoy interacting with visitors, we warmly invite you to submit your application today!

Requirements

In this position, you will serve as the main point of contact for the public at the pool contact booth, ensuring compliance with the Cash Management Policy at all times. Your responsibilities will include processing payments from visitors and accurately recording transactions in the cash register. You will adhere to established money handling protocols, which involve maintaining a precise cash drawer and utilizing the drop safe as outlined in the procedures. Additionally, you will keep thorough records through daily forms, printed receipts, and cash register tapes, while following the designated procedures for both opening and closing the pool contact booth. It is essential to keep the Park Manager informed about all relevant activities occurring at the pool contact booth and the surrounding area.

As the public's receptionist, you will courteously explain the park's rules and regulations, providing visitors with the information they seek or directing them to the appropriate personnel. You will also handle general correspondence by compiling and dispatching requested materials such as maps and program guides. Your role will involve screening phone calls, taking messages, and ensuring they reach the correct individual. Proficiency in operating and maintaining a personal computer, along with various accessories like scanners, printers, and other peripherals, is necessary to fulfill your job duties effectively. You will also be responsible for using a fax machine, copy machine, laminator, and cash register.

Daily communication with office staff and other park personnel will be facilitated through radios and telephones. You will utilize the reservation and revenue system to record all sales transactions and manage the revenue generated from the pool, campground, and park office. It will be your responsibility to reconcile cash drawers, verify their accuracy, and rectify any discrepancies. You will oversee the sales of watercraft launching and mooring permits, as well as pavilion rentals, while also registering campers and selling swimming pool passes and group tickets. Building and maintaining positive working relationships with colleagues and the public is crucial, and you will be expected to attend training meetings to enhance your understanding of the Department of Bureau programs.

Furthermore, you will organize and maintain the park's brochure racks and storage areas, ensuring that your workspace remains clean and orderly. This attention to detail will contribute to a welcoming environment for visitors and support the overall efficiency of park operations.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Seasonal full-time employment, without benefits.

This is a seasonal, full-time position with no healthcare benefits. There is not an option to buy into health care benefits.

The season runs from approximately May 2026 until September 2026 at which time the employee will be placed on leave without pay.

The employee will automatically be returned to employment approximately May 2027.

• Shift hours and days vary due to 7 day per week operational needs, with a 30-minute lunch
• Weekends, holidays, and all shifts as needed at 37.5 hours per week

• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.

• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
  
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.

The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.

The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.