TEMPORARY Seasonal Employee - Chatfield State Park

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Requirements

DESCRIPTION OF JOBS:

Temporary Seasonal Employee positions available for the 2026 season include Revenue Lead, Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Technician, Boat Assistant, Maintenance Technician, Visitor Service Technician (VST), Environmental Educator, and Office Attendant.

REVENUE LEAD $20.00/Hour: A Visitor Service Technician (VST) position that involves overseeing fee collection operations and verification of funds generated on park, assists with training Entrance Gate Attendants, and may include working in an entrance gate or campground registration building on occasion.

Acts as work leader for Entrance Gate Attendants on a daily basis. Includes daily interaction with park visitors that requires effective communication and public relations skills.

This is a non-law enforcement position. Duties and requirements include:

• Oversee revenue generated on the park through entrance gates, self-service pay stations, park headquarters, campground registration office, and shower facilities.

• Understands and follows park regulations, policies and procedures

• Help supervise and train Visitor Service Technicians and monitor performance

• Assist Entrance Gate Attendants with selling park passes on high visitation days

• Assist Revenue Section Manager with change fund confirmation and park pass audits

• Manage inventory of all revenue related products at various locations around park

• Prepare shift box change funds and park pass inventories

• Investigate shift box overages and shortages

• Assist revenue supervisor with weekly and monthly revenue reports

• Organize, file, and mail financial related documents

• Assist in maintenance and troubleshooting of Self Service Kiosks

• Ensure deposit of all revenue collected and perform weekly deposit verification

• May assist with special events or programs within the park and promote educational programs

• May encounter situations that will require effective communication to park staff over radio

• May document and report visitor complaints

• May be required to work the entrance station for an 8 hour shift and take lunch in the station

• General cleaning and maintenance of facilities

• Ability to work with limited supervision and work well within a team

• Other duties as assigned

AQUATIC NUISANCE SPECIES (ANS) TECHNICIAN $18.00/HOUR: A Visitor Service Technician (VST) position that involves thoroughly inspecting watercraft for invasive Zebra/Quagga Mussels and other invasive species.

This is an important position for the protection of natural resources from invasive species that threaten wildlife, drinking water/irrigation, water infrastructure, and all water related outdoor recreation activities in the State of Colorado.

Includes daily interaction with park visitors that requires effective communication and public relations skills. This is a non-law enforcement position. Duties and requirements may include:

• Conduct physical boat inspections and boater interviews

• Conduct thorough decontamination of watercraft which may involve climbing in and underneath watercraft

• Provide information and assistance to visitors (distributes brochures, promotes ANS education, etc.)

• General cleaning and maintenance of facilities

• Accurate counting and recording of all boat inspections, either written or by phone application software

• May document and report visitor complaints

• Must attend and successfully complete mandatory state ANS training

• May encounter situations that will require effective communication to park staff over radio

• Ability to work with limited supervision and work well within a team

• May assist with special events or programs within the park

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

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

• Other duties as assigned

BOAT ASSISTANT $18.00/HOUR: A Visitor Service Technician (VST) position that involves assisting Park Rangers with boat operations, water related emergencies, patrol boat maintenance and buoy maintenance.

Includes daily interaction with park visitors that requires effective communication and public relations skills. This is a non-law enforcement position. Duties and requirements include:

• Patrol boat operation

• Provide assistance to visitors on the reservoir (distribute maps/ brochures, orient visitors to park facilities and amenities, educate visitors park regulations, boat tows, etc.)

• Will encounter situations that will require effective communication to park staff via radio

• May document and report visitor complaints

• Assist with boating incidents

• General maintenance and cleaning of patrol boat fleet

• General maintenance and cleaning of facilities

• May assist with special events or programs within the park

• Must attend and successfully complete Basic Marine Operator Training

• Ability to work with limited supervision and work well within a team

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

• Other duties as assigned

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN $19.00/HOUR: Responsible for all general park maintenance and cleaning of public facilities including: restrooms, showers, vault toilets, campsites, picnic areas, trails, etc. This is a non-law enforcement position. Duties and requirements include:

• Operate and maintain state owned vehicles

• Assure quality customer service and facility maintenance, repair and cleanliness

• Occasionally provide information and assistance to visitors

• May assist with carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electrical work and transporting materials and supplies

• Operate power tools and hand tools

• Operate small engine equipment

• Ability to work with limited supervision and work well within a team

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

• Other duties as assigned

ENTRANCE GATE ATTENDANT $18.00/HOUR: A Visitor Service Technician (VST) position that involves working in an entrance gate greeting visitors.

Includes daily interaction with park visitors that requires effective communication and public relations skills. This is a non-law enforcement position. Duties and requirements include:

• 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.)

• Sell daily and annual parks passes

• Answer radio calls and give information to staff via radio

• Operate a cash register and point of sale application

• Collects revenue and balances shift box at end of each shift

• May document and report visitor complaints

• Cleaning and light maintenance duties of interior and exterior of entrance stations

• May assist with special events or programs within the park

• Ability to work with limited supervision and work well within a team

• Other duties as assigned

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATOR $20.00/HOUR: A Visitor Service Technician (VST) position that involves facilitating park interpretive and environmental education programs.

Develop and present natural resources/historical related programs to park visitors. This is a non-law enforcement position. Duties and requirements include:

• Schedule, plan and present Junior Ranger programs

• Schedule, plan and present school and group programs

• Schedule, plan and present campfire programs and guided hikes

• Schedule, plan and present outreach programs

• Provide roving interpretation in campgrounds and day use areas

• Work with individual and group volunteers

• May train volunteer ambassadors

• Work with other State, Federal and local agency naturalists

• Market and promote attendance at programs

• May develop brochures and other written materials

• May assist with special events or programs within the park

• May document and report visitor complaints

• Collect, catalog, organize and protect park collections of slides, photographs, specimens, etc.

• Attend assigned training sessions

• Other duties as assigned

OFFICE ATTENDANT $19.00/HOUR: A Visitor Service Technician (VST) position that involves working in the campground registration building or the park headquarters building greeting visitors.

Includes daily interaction with park visitors that requires effective communication and public relations skills. This is a non-law enforcement position. Duties and requirements include:

• Provide information and assistance to visitors (distributes maps/ brochures, orients visitors to park facilities and amenities, promotes education programs, educates on park regulations, etc.)

• Sell campground permits, boat registrations, OHV/snowmobile registrations

• Sell parks passes, permits, books, maps, clothing, firewood and other novelties

• Sell fishing and hunting licenses

• Answer radio calls and give information to staff via radio

• Operate a cash register and a point of sale system

• Answer telephones and transfer/take messages

• Collect revenue and balance shift box at end of each shift

• Prepare campground reservations forms and documents

• May document and report visitor complaints

• Photocopying and filing documents

• Cleaning and light maintenance duties of interior and exterior of facilities

• May assist with special events or programs within the park

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be 16 years of age or older

• Must have a current & valid drivers' license or reliable transportation OR Must have a current & valid driver’s license required for operating a state vehicle

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

• Applicants are subject to successful completion of a comprehensive background check.

• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Must be available to work varied shifts

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

• Possess strong interpersonal communication skills to deliver excellent customer service.

• Basic computer skills preferred (MS Office Suite, Google App Suite)

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

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

WORK CONTEXT:
In addition to work activities, below is a list of means and manner of conducting duties in this
position:

Radio Communication — Radio communication is also a primary means of communication for this position, and used daily.

Dealing with external customers is critical to the position and extremely important

Electronic Mail — This is one of the primary means of communication for this job.

Face-to-Face Discussions — Face to face discussions occur daily.

Duration of Typical Work Week — The number of hours worked is, on average, but not limited to, 40 hours per week. Shifts are generally 8 to 10 hours and days off are generally weekdays. Shifts will include weekends and holidays.

Consequence of Error — Error in this position could result in minor to serious implications if the mistake that was not readily correctable (depending on the situation).

Letters and Memos — Most written communication is handled electronically via email.

Contact With Others — Contact with others occurs daily and should be considered one of the
critical contexts for the position.

Work With Work Group or Team — As explained above, contact with others is critical to the
position and is always working as part of a team.

UNIFORMS:
The park will provide uniform shirts, hats and name tags. Employee will be required
to purchase limited uniform items at their own expense.

Additional Information

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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 at dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us.

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