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Jackson Lake State Park TEMPORARY: Seasonal Employee-Jackson Lake State Park in Orchard, Colorado

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

Must be at least 16 years of age. Must have a valid drivers' license or reliable transportation. Must be able to work outdoors and on weekends, holidays, and varied shifts. May need to undergo criminal background investigation. Possess strong interpersonal communication skills (written and oral). Ability to work with little supervision. 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 6 months. Flexible with school schedule

ANS BOAT INSPECTION TECHNICIAN: 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 may include: 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. Photo-copying and filing. 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 INTERPRETIVE NATURALIST: A customer service based position that involves facilitating park interpretive and environmental education programs. Develop and present natural resources/historical related programs to park visitors. Specific Duties may nclude: 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 naturalists Work with other State, Federal and local agency naturalists Market and promote attendance at programs May develop brochures and other written materials May work the visitor center front desk May assist with special events or programs within the park Collect, catalog, organize and protect park collections of slides, photographs, specimens, etc. Attend assigned training sessions Other duties as assigned

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