POSITION TITLE:   SEASONAL VISITOR ASSISTANT - HORSETOOTH

               POSITION NUMBER:   POL.1402

                         DEPARTMENT:   NATURAL RESOURCES

                STARTING SALARY:   $7.25 - $9.75 PER HOUR (DOQ)

    APPLICATION DEADLINE:   OPEN UNTIL FILLED

 

 

AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT IS CONDITIONAL AND CONTINUATION OF EMPLOYMENT IS CONTINGENT UPON THE RESULTS OF A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND A MOTOR VEHICLE RECORD CHECK.

 

Start Date:      Early May 2008

End Date:          Mid-September 2008

 

WORK SCHEDULE:	20 – 40 hours per week.  Shift work – nights, weekends, and holidays may be required, depending on duties.
LOCATIONS:	Horsetooth Reservoir and Horsetooth Mountain Park

 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

·         Collect and process park entrance permits and related fees and charges.

·         Greet the public using Larimer County park areas and facilities; provide information about and give directions to park areas and facilities.

·         Direct the public to various park areas and facilities including, but not limited to, parking, campgrounds, trails, picnic areas, and boat ramps.

·         Advise park visitors of recreational opportunities and public use regulations.

·         Provide direct support services to the public as an information source on department policies and procedures.

·         Perform minor general cleaning of entrance stations or other park areas as assigned.

·         Perform daily computation of total gate receipts using basic math skills and a calculator.

·         Secure and lock various park facilities at end of work each day.

·         Assist administrative staff for special projects involving the gathering and tabulating of park related data.

·         Work Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays as required.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

·         Perform other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

·         Park permit recordkeeping systems.

·         Safe work practices.

·         Cashiering systems.

Ability to:

·         Understand the organization and operation of the Larimer County Department of Natural Resources and other park agencies.

·         Interpret and apply department rules and policies.

·         Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees, representatives of other agencies and organizations, and members of the community.

·         Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

·         Follow written and verbal instructions.

·         Stand and walk for long periods of time.

·         Greet a very wide variety of park visitors in a friendly, welcoming, and helpful manner and communicate effectively with a wide diversity of individuals and groups.

·         Perform basic mathematical computations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

·         Compile and maintain a variety of records and files.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:  Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Experience:

·         Six months cashiering experience is preferred.  One year of customer service experience is also helpful.

Education:

·         High School Diploma or GED desired.

 

 

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