Farm Island Recreation Area/West Bend Recreation Area (Summer Seasonal)

Job ID: 29773 - Farm Island Recreation Area/West Bend Recreation Area (Summer Seasonal)
Agency: Game, Fish & Parks
Location: Pierre, SD; Harrold, SD; Highmore, SD
Closing Date: 05/16/2025

ONLY ONE APPLICATION IS NEEDED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITIONS LISTED BELOW.

• Parks/Grounds Maintenance Worker:

Assist with maintenance of buildings and grounds within the park, including mowing, cleaning of facilities, trail maintenance, string trimming, park project work, tree maintenance, painting, garbage collection, and other responsibilities. Operating equipment such as mowers, tractors, trucks, and trailers.
Requirements:
Ability to work independently, manage time well, and work in a variety of weather conditions outdoors. Mostly day shifts and some weekend work required. Uniforms are provided and employees must comply with uniform dress code. Valid driver’s license required.
Minimum salary: $14.20 per hour (S02).

• Gate Attendant (Gate):

Work primarily at park entrance office greeting customers, selling park entrance licenses, placing camping reservations, answering questions through walkup traffic and the phone, and working around our Point of Sales system. This position will also be responsible for daily cleaning of park facilities and garbage collection throughout the park.
Requirements: Position requires the ability to enthusiastically greet people and deal with problems in a positive way. Alternating day and night hours, as well as weekend and holidays. Money handling experience is helpful. Uniform shirts are provided and employees must comply with uniform dress code. Valid driver’s license required.
Minimum salary: $14.20 per hour (S02).

• Campground Supervisor (Field):

Work in the park(s) conducting fee collection in campgrounds and general park facility cleaning. Duties include but not limited to janitorial duties, garbage detail, permit compliance, assistance with camping reservations, meeting and greeting our guests and addressing any questions, cleaning fire grate ashes, and assisting in the education of the public relating to park rules and behavior.
Requirements:
Position requires the ability to enthusiastically greet people and deal with problems in a positive way. Positions can/will work both day and evening shifts, as well as weekend and holidays. Uniform shirts are provided. Valid driver’s license required.
Minimum salary: $15.34 per hour (S03).

Please note this is a temporary or seasonal, non-benefited position, exempt from civil service.

How to Apply:
Applicants have the option to fill out the online application: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=VB
or
The State of South Dakota Seasonal/Temporary Application form (https://bhr.sd.gov/files/seas-tempapp.pdf) and email or mail it to the address listed below.

Applications can be emailed or mailed to:
Ryan Raynor
Farm Island Recreation Area
1301 Farm Island Rd
Pierre SD 57501
Or email to: ryan.raynor@state.sd.us

*Seasonal positions can be filled prior to the closing date.*

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