TEMPORARY Seasonal Employee – Highline Lake State Park

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Requirements

PARK RANGER: A customer service based position that performs a variety of work activities in the conservation and operation of the park while ensuring public safety and natural resource protection.

(This position is oriented to provide employees with necessary skills and experience to make them an ideal candidate for the full time Park Ranger positions within Colorado Parks and Wildlife.)

Preferred candidate will:

• Have knowledge of Highline Lake State Park rules, regulations, and fees

• Have principles and processes for providing excellent customer service to visitors in person, on the phone, and through written communication such as email and social media

• Be willing and able to enforce park rules and regulations through initiating direct contact with visitors and issuing verbal warnings, written warnings, and/or citations

• Be comfortable and able to provide interpretive and educational programs to park visitors of diverse backgrounds

• Utilize active listening and critical thinking with visitor contacts and emergencies

• Be goal-oriented and able to demonstrate prior teamwork experience

• Work with young park visitors to complete the Junior Ranger Program and conduct swearing-in ceremonies

• Be bilingual or speak/understand basic Spanish

• Be a current student or recent college graduate with an emphasis in natural resources

Candidate must:

• Be 21 years of age

• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license

• Complete and pass a criminal background check

• Be currently certified in First Aid/CPR/AED prior to start date

• Have cash handling experience to include making accurate change and operating a point of sale system

• Be able to work varied shifts to include evenings, weekends, and holidays

• Be able to perform physically strenuous outdoor activities in all weather conditions

• Be willing to lift 50-100 pounds repeatedly through the course of a workday

• Successfully complete the CPW Seasonal Ranger Training with OC-exposure (3-day training in May)

• Successfully complete the Basic Marine Operator Training (typically in May or June)

• Successfully complete the State of Colorado Watercraft Inspection and Decontamination course within 14 days of start date

PARK MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN: A customer service based position responsible for all general park maintenance and cleaning of public facilities including restrooms, showers, vault toilets, campsites, picnic areas, trails, etc.

This position often supplies the first impression of the park to visitors and plays a crucial role to establish high standards of customer service.

Preferred candidate will:

• Have high attention to detail in cleaning and maintaining park facilities

• Perform routine maintenance on state-owned equipment and vehicles

• Have experience with basic cleaning, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, and/or electrical work

• Have experience or be willing to learn how to use a tractor, zero-turn mower, and other various landscaping equipment

• Have experience or be willing to learn chainsaw operation

• Have experience or be willing to learn flood irrigation and sprinkler systems

Candidate must:

• Be 16 years of age

• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license

• Complete and pass a criminal background check

• Be currently certified in First Aid/CPR/AED prior to start date

• Be able to work varied shifts to include evenings, weekends, and holidays

• Be able to perform physically strenuous outdoor activities in all weather conditions

• Be willing to lift 50-100 pounds repeatedly through the course of a workday

VISITOR SERVICES TECHNICIAN: A customer service based position that involves working in the Visitor Center or West Entrance Station. Duties include:

• Greeting visitors, selling passes/registrations, and assisting with campground reservations

• Communicating heavily with the public by answering questions about Colorado Parks and Wildlife and Highline Lake State Park.

• Providing information and assistance to visitors by distributing maps and brochures, and orienting visitors to park facilities and amenities

• Selling gift certificates, search and rescue cards, boat registrations, OHV registrations and snowmobile registrations, and fishing and hunting licenses

• Operating a point of sale system, maintaining a cash drawer, and making accurate change

• Selling retail items such as ice, firewood, retail merchandise, etc. and maintaining accurate inventory

• Maintaining inventory of the park’s loaner equipment program such as life jackets, fishing poles, etc.

• Promoting, planning, and assisting with interpretive and educational programs

• Maintaining cleanliness of the Visitor Center, West Gate, and other facilities as requested

Preferred candidate will:

• Have knowledge of Highline Lake State Park fees and amenities

• Have general knowledge of the Grand Valley area to provide directions, information, and recommendation to other local attractions

• Be bilingual or speak/understand basic Spanish

• Be currently certified in First Aid/CPR/AED prior to start date

Candidate must:

• Be 16 years of age

• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license

• Complete and pass a criminal background check

• Be able to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

• Have principles and processes for providing excellent customer service to visitors in person, on the phone, and through written communication such as email and social media

• Have excellent cash handling skills

• Be able to perform physically strenuous outdoor activities in all weather conditions

AQUATIC NUISANCE SPECIES (ANS) INSPECTOR: A customer service based position that involves inspecting and decontaminating boats and other vessels for invasive Zebra/Quagga Mussels, Milfoil and/or other invasive species.

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

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

Preferred candidate will:

• Have high attention to detail to perform systematic boat inspections and decontaminations to the high standard of the ANS Program

• Conduct boater interviews to establish previous and future boating locations to prevent spread of ANS

• Have great communication skills to provide boaters with ANS education and information through verbal and written methods

• Accurately count and record boat inspections utilizing the ANS tablet and database

• Have technical experience or be willing to learn to use the decontamination trailer (high pressure sprayer) and tankless units

• Be willing to work shifts at Highline Lake State Park and work shifts at the Loma Port of Entry along I-70, mile marker 15

Candidate must:

• Be 16 years of age

• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license

• Complete and pass a criminal background check

• Be currently certified in First Aid/CPR/AED prior to start date

• Be able to work varied shifts to include evenings, weekends, and holidays

• Be able to perform physically strenuous outdoor activities in all weather conditions

• Be able to climb in and out of boats and trailers to perform inspections

• Be willing to lift 50-100 pounds repeatedly through the course of a workday

• Take and pass the State of Colorado Watercraft Inspection and Decontamination course within 14 days of start date

These positions are up to 40 hours per week and up to nine months in duration. School schedules may be accommodated.

Resume and cover letter recommended.

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 16 years of age. (Park Ranger applicants must be 21 years old.)

• Must have a valid drivers’ license.

• Must be able to work outdoors and on weekends, holidays, and varied shifts.

• Must undergo and pass a criminal background investigation.

• Strong interpersonal communication skills (written and oral).

• Ability to work with little supervision.

• Some uniform items will be provided; however, employees will be required to purchase limited uniform items at their own expense.

• Miscellaneous: Must be available for up to 40 hours per week and commit to a minimum 5 month work season. Employment is for a maximum of 40 hours a week for 9 months. Flexible with school schedules.

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

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