Visitor Use Park Aid

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Fort Collins
Posted on: April 20, 2024

Job Description:

Overview Larimer County Department of Natural Resources is seeking a skilled and hard-working individual to join our team as a Visitor Use Park Aid Temp!This position provides information and directions to visitors at locations in Larimer County's parks and open lands including visitor centers, campgrounds, and any other designated visitor contact station.We value our seasonal employees and strive to create an environment where you gain the knowledge and experience to be successful! Consider joining our team and see your hard work pay off as we work together to protect the natural resources of Larimer County. This is a temporary position that may last up to 11 months. This position may work weekends and holidays.To learn more about what we do, visit .Responsibilities Specifically, this position:

• Greets park visitors and provides information on recreation opportunities.
• Sells park permits to visitors.
• Completes shift reports.
• Prepares bank deposits.
• Operates calculator, credit card terminal, and/or check converter.
• Follows procedures in keeping permits, cash, checks, and credit card receipts secure.
• Refers visitors to camp hosts, rangers, and other staff as needed.To view the full job description, visit .We are looking for a candidate that will:
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the county's parks and open lands.
  • Use basic mathematical computations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
  • Use a credit card terminal.
  • Handle and balance daily money and permits.
  • Organize tasks and paperwork efficiently.
  • Have customer service and cashier experience. Qualifications All candidates will be screened for the following required minimum qualifications. Any candidate who does not meet all of the qualifications listed as required will be eliminated from the process.
    • Six (6) months experience in customer service, public relations, and general maintenance preferred.
    • High school diploma or GED required.
    • Some college courses in Natural Resources Management, Park and Visitor Services Management, General Ecology and Biology, Wildlife Biology, or a related field preferred.
    • Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire required.
    • Valid CPR and First Aid Certifications preferred.BenefitsFor all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.To view information on Larimer County's Benefits, visit . Supplemental Information An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check. As marijuana is an illegal substance under federal law, testing positive for marijuana (medical or otherwise) or any other substance for which the county tests, will result in the contingent offer of employment being revoked. Successful completion of the drug screen is defined as obtaining a negative result.All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed. Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.

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