TEMPORARY Seasonal Employee - Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

Full Job Description

Requirements

All positions begin 04/27/26 and end 09/07/2026 unless otherwise noted.

Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (AHRA) is a river-based state park that encompasses 152 miles of river corridor between Leadville and Lake Pueblo State Park. AHRA is co-managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the Bureau of Land Management, and the United States Forest Service. The Arkansas River is the most commercially rafted river in the United States. The most common activities in the park are river rafting (commercial and private), kayaking, fishing, camping, sightseeing, hiking, mountain biking, and gold panning.

PARK MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN:

Responsible for all 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. 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.

This position is required to utilize equipment such as pressure washers, hand tools, small power tools, shop vac’s, vacuums, park vehicles, and other equipment on a daily basis.

Employees will be required to wear personal protective equipment as necessary.

This position will be expected to assist with other maintenance duties including maintenance of equipment, facilities, and grounds with other assigned duties. May also perform special projects.

Maintains, transports, and operates heavy machinery including skid steer and mini-excavator. Grades dirt roads and parking lots. Cuts and welds metals for various projects including signage.

RECREATION RANGER:

Performs duties related to overall management including maintenance, customer service, trails maintenance and construction, resource management, and campground operations.

Primarily focused on management of dispersed camping areas. Educates public on special camping regulations in the river corridor as well as general Leave No Trace concepts.

Mitigates recreation impacts such as litter, social trails, and camping sprawl.

COUNT CREW:

A customer service position that assists with river services.

Responsible for accurate counting of private boats and recording information on tally sheet standard form; collecting spot checks from commercial outfitters on standard form; verifying use on Rationed Days (use verification includes being familiar with the AHRA Rationing Plan and each day's Rationed Use in each Section); collecting trash at assigned sites; driving State vehicles safely and obeying state driving laws; transmitting information as necessary via hand-held or vehicle radios; representing AHRA and State Parks in a positive, professional manner at all times; providing information to the public to include daily CFS readings; providing accurate, concise, and neat tally sheets; data entry in computer programs; and other duties as assigned.

This position requires an individual to work a full day outdoors approximately 80% of the time, and a full day indoors approximately 20% of the time.

These positions are 40 hours per week. School schedules MAY be accommodated.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:
ALL POSITIONS:

• May be required to pass drug test prior to hire.

• This position requires operation of a motorized vehicle, must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Willing to work outside, sometimes in inclement weather.
• Must be able to work various shifts, weekends and holidays.
• First Aid and CPR certifications may be required.
• Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.

PARK MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN:

• Must meet all requirements above
• Will perform physical activities that include, but are not limited to, lifting 50 lbs. or more.
• Knowledge of power tools and hand tools preferred.
• Knowledge of small engines and other equipment maintenance and repair preferred.
• Previous Heavy Equipment (Excavator, Skid Steer, Backhoe, Tractor, etc.) and trail supervision experience preferred

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 materials.

Pursuant to the DNR-120 Fleet and Driving Standards Administrative Directive, any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle.

To be compliant with the new fleet vehicle policy, Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be pulled for review for workers who:

• Have an assigned State fleet vehicle
  
• Are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position
  
• Utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle

Additional Information

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

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, dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us

ADAAA Accommodations
Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us at least five business days before the date that any accommodation will be required to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

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