What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Park Attendant position at Dakota County, MN?
Salary : $15.00 - $18.00 Hourly
Location : Eagan, MN
Job Type : 6 month Temp
Job Number : 92210.25.001
Department : VISITOR SERVICES PAY - 2450101
Opening Date : 01 / 22 / 2025
Closing Date : Continuous
General Description
POSTING TYPE : Open Competitive
DEPARTMENT : Parks and Open Spaces
HOURS : Various
PAY RANGE : $15.00 - 18.00 / hour dependent on qualifications
LOCATION : Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, Eagan
UNION : None
CLOSE DATE : This posting will remain open until all available positions are filled. Apply early as the first review of applications will occur on Friday, February 7, 2025.
The Dakota County Parks Department is currently recruiting to fill Temporary Park Attendant positions for the upcoming spring and summer season. The purpose of the Park Attendant position is to provide outstanding customer service for the Dakota County Parks, specifically in the areas of visitor services at the Lebanon Hills Visitor Center so that park visitors can enjoy and explore the vast Dakota County Park System.
Who We Are
Dakota County is Minnesota's third largest county and home to more than 400,000 residents. Our motto is "Be More" and we strive every day to achieve excellence in public service, with a focus on four values : Service, Integrity, People, and Innovation.
Dakota County aims to create an environment that is welcoming and inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and experiences. Our goal is to have a workforce that is reflective of the communities and individuals we serve. We promote an equitable and culturally aware work environment where everyone can be their authentic selves.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age or older by June 1, 2025.
- Valid Driver's License
Duties & Responsibilities
These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required for all positions.
1. Provide high-level customer service to ensure visitors receive accurate and appropriate information in a welcoming and timely manner.
2. Greet and interact with customers at assigned locations and facilities. Quickly and competently facilitate their recreation equipment rental reservation process, concession and pass sales.
3. Staff the Visitor Center and Rental Center consistent with the vision of the Visitor Center. Keep work area, public area and rental equipment clean, orderly and free from hazards.
4. Staff the Rental Center by assisting customers with fishing poles, canoes, kayaks, and stand up paddleboards in the spring / summer months and snow shoes, cross-country skis, and kicksleds in the winter months.
5. Provide general instruction, information and education in the use of recreation equipment and related outdoor recreation skills. Provide trail, park and education information to customers answering questions appropriately.
6. Accurately complete all paperwork including rental agreements, incident reports, and daily logs.
7. Use computerized rental equipment software and Microsoft Office applications.
8. Follow cash handling and daily record keeping procedures.
9. Conduct Park Use Counts and assist with park special events.
10. Perform other duties as apparent or assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and Work Environment
Work Environment
Work is performed inside and outside County buildings. The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of walking, standing, crouching, or riding over rough, uneven, swampy, or rocky terrain. There may be intermittent exposure to varied weather conditions on the worksite that occasionally necessitates the use of rain gear, gloves, etc. This position may involve driving a County vehicle and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Selection Process
This temporary position is not eligible for benefits.
Applicants for this recruitment will be rated based on their answers to the supplemental questions listed below and application materials. It is IMPERATIVE that information provided on the application and resume are detailed and clearly outline your work experience & skills. They must also support and / or match answers to the supplemental questions.Please initial the box below to CONFIRM that the information provided is accurate and true to the best of your knowledge. Falsification may result in disqualification from consideration for this and subsequent recruitments with Dakota County for up to three years.
Please select the highest level of education COMPLETED / Degree held. (Degree must be held by the closing date of this recruitment)
If you have a degree, what is the area of study?
If selected "Other Related Field" above, please describe.
Do you have a valid driver's license?
Will you be at least 18 years of age or older by June 1, 2025?
Select which of the following best describes your years of customer service work experience.
This experience must be clearly indicated on your application.
Select which of the following best describes your years of parks and recreation work experience.
This experience must be clearly indicated on your application.
Select which of the following best describes your years of work experience handling cash transactions . You must only count the years completed.
This experience must be clearly indicated on your application.
Why are you interested in this seasonal position at Dakota County? Select all that apply.
If you answered "other" above, please explain why you are interested in this position.
Indicate below if you have experience using or knowledge of the outdoor equipment. Select all that apply.
Indicate below the days you would be available to work. Select all that apply.
Indicate below the shifts you would be available to work. Select all that apply.
Your response to this question will help Dakota County evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment sources for this specific position. Please select the one source that most closely describes how you first learned about this opportunity.
Other organization not listed above. Please describe.
Required Question
Salary : $15 - $18
