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TEMPORARY Seasonal Position - Rifle Gap State Park Complex
State of Colorado
Department of Natural Resources
Location
Colorado, --
Salary
From $17
per hour
Type
Temporary
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Job Description
Summary
This temporary seasonal job at Rifle Gap State Park in Colorado offers various roles like inspecting boats for invasive species, maintaining park facilities, and assisting visitors, all lasting up to 9 months starting now through November 2026 at $17 per hour.
It's ideal for people who enjoy outdoor work, interacting with the public, and helping protect natural resources in a beautiful state park setting.
A good fit would be someone reliable, physically active, and interested in environmental conservation or summer employment.
Key Requirements
- Effective communication and customer service skills for interacting with park visitors
- Ability to perform physical tasks such as boat inspections, cleaning facilities, and light maintenance
- Knowledge or willingness to learn about aquatic nuisance species like Zebra/Quagga Mussels and invasive plants
- Experience operating and maintaining vehicles and equipment
- Basic skills in carpentry, plumbing, or other repair work (preferred for maintenance roles)
- Ability to accurately record data, such as boat inspections, using written or digital methods
- Commitment to a temporary position of 9 months or less in a remote outdoor environment
Full Job Description
THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION (9 MONTHS OR LESS) - PAYING $17.00 PER HOUR
EMPLOYMENT STARTS NOW THROUGH 11/01/2026.
EMPLOYMENT STARTS NOW THROUGH 11/01/2026.
This application is for all, current, open seasonal positions at the park. Please select which position(s) you are applying for.
To apply, please submit only your application (without attachments such as resumes or cover letters). This announcement will remain open until FILLED. You are encouraged to apply early.
The mission of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources is to develop, preserve, and enhance the state's natural resources for the benefit and enjoyment of current and future citizens and visitors. In an effort to build diversity and inclusion we welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE (CPW)
Our Mission is to perpetuate the wildlife resources of the state, to provide a quality state parks system, and to provide enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorado's natural resources. Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
Requirements
Nestled behind the Grand Hogback, and below the White River National Forest, Rifle Gap State Park is a great place to spend your summer! Whether you're looking for experience in natural resources, or want a fun summer job, we are currently accepting applications for various summer positions.
This application is for all, current, open seasonal positions at the park. Please select which position(s) you are applying for.
AQUATIC NUISANCE SPECIES INSPECTOR: A customer service based position that involves inspecting for invasive Zebra/Quagga Mussels, Milfoil or other plant species on boats and personal watercraft at an inspection point on the park.
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. Specific duties include but are not limited to:
- Staff the park ANS (aquatic nuisance species) inspection station.
- Conduct physical boat inspections and boater interviews.
- Provide information and assistance to the boating public (distributes brochures, promotes ANS education, educates about State Park regulations, etc.)
- Cleaning and light maintenance duties of interior and exterior of ANS inspection areas. Including maintenance of facilities and grounds.
- Accurate counting and recording of all boat inspections, either written or by phone application software.
- May document and report visitor complaints.
- Other duties as assigned.
PARK MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN: Responsible for all general park maintenance and cleaning of public facilities including: restrooms, showers, 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
- Performs other duties as assigned
VISITOR SERVICES TECHNICIAN: A customer service based position that involves working in a visitor center or gate entrance, greeting visitors, or may be assigned to work in the field in specialized duties as some parks.
Daily interaction with park visitors requires effective communication and public relations skills.
- Staff the park entrance station and/or the visitor center.
- 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.)
- Provide information to the boating and non-boating public.
- Sell parks passes, permits, books, maps, clothing, firewood and other novelties.
- May sell gift certificates, search and rescue cards, boat registrations, OHV registrations and snowmobile registrations, fishing and hunting licenses.
- Operate a cash register.
- Answering of telephones and transferring/taking messages.
- Photo-copying and filing.
- Collects revenue, completes shift report and balances shift box at end of each shift.
- May prepare campground reservations forms and documents.
- May document and report visitor complaints.
- Cleaning and light maintenance duties of interior and exterior of gates, visitor center and/or offices, including litter pick up.
- May assist with special events or programs within the park.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be at least 16 years of age
- Staff the park entrance station.
- 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.)
- Provide information to the boating and non-boating public.
- Sell parks passes, permits, books, maps, clothing, firewood and other novelties
- May sell gift certificates, search and rescue cards, boat registrations, OHV registrations and snowmobile registrations, fishing and hunting licenses at some locations.
- Must be able to operate a cash register.
- Answering telephones and transferring/taking messages.
- Photo-copying and filing
- Collects revenue, completes shift report and balances shift box at end of each shift.
- May prepare campground reservations forms and documents.
- May document and report visitor complaints.
- Cleaning and light maintenance duties of interior and exterior of visitor center and offices. Including litter pick up.
- May assist with special events or programs within the park.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and varied shifts.
- Applications may be received from and submitted to: Rifle State Park Complex
- Possess strong interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work with little supervision
- May be required to work the entrance station for an 8 hour shift and take lunch in the station.
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
If you have any other questions please feel free to reach out to the park.
Rifle State Park Complex
5775 HWY 325
Rifle, CO 81650
Phone: (970) 625-1607
E-mail: dnr_riflegappark@state.co.us
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
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.
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.
E-Verify employer:
The Department of Natural Resources participates in E-Verify in accordance with the program's Right to Work for all newly-hired employees.
Employees are queried through the electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify identity and employment eligibility.
You may complete section 1 of the I-9 form upon your acceptance of a job offer letter, but no later than your first day of employment and in addition, on your first day, but no later than the third day, you are required to submit original documents to verify your eligibility to work in the U.S.
Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
Toll–Free Applicant Support - Technical Help
If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g.
uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV at 855-524-5627, Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time).
Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and second, close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.
The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with these types of technical issues.
HOW TO APPLY: Thank you for your interest.
Submit an on-line application by clicking the link below or submit a State of Colorado Application for Announced Vacancy and all supplemental questions according to the instructions provided below.
Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application.
Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed above.
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