What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visitor Use Park Aid Supervisor Temp position at Larimer County?
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Overview
Are you a dedicated and skilled individual looking to make a positive impact on Larimer County's natural resources? Join our team as a Visitor Use Park Aid Supervisor Temp!
As a key member of our dynamic team, you will play a crucial role in enhancing visitor experiences at Larimer County's parks and open lands. Responsibilities include providing valuable information and directions to visitors at various locations, including roving positions, visitor centers, campgrounds, and designated visitor contact stations.
Natural Resources manages Larimer County's great outdoor places, including open spaces and magnificent water-based recreation areas, and fosters responsible land stewardship through weed management and healthy forest practices. The Department of Natural Resources has 40 benefited employees and 125 seasonal and part time employees.
Larimer County values it's seasonal employees and strives 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.
The typical schedule for this position includes variable shifts, with work on holidays and weekends. This is a new, lightly-benefitted, full-time temporary position lasting 10 months, based in the Carter Lake District.
To learn more about what we do, visit www.larimer.org/naturalresources.
Responsibilities
What you'll be doing:
- Greeting park visitors and providing information about recreation opportunities.
- Selling park permits to visitors.
- Completing shift reports accurately.
- Preparing bank deposits.
- Following procedures to securely handle permits, cash, checks, and credit card receipts.
- Referring visitors to camp hosts, rangers, or other staff as necessary.
To view the full job description, visit- https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Visitor_Use_Park_Aid_TEMP.
What we're looking for:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of the county's parks and open lands.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical computations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
- Proficiency in using a credit card terminal.
- Experience supervising and scheduling employees.
- Excellent organizational skills to manage tasks and paperwork efficiently.
- Background in customer service and cashier operations.
Qualifications
To move forward in the hiring process, candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications. That said, we encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role’s needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position.
- 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.
Benefits
For 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 www.larimer.gov/hr/benefits.
Supplemental Information
An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.
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.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
Schedule:
- Day shift
Ability to Relocate:
- Loveland, CO 80537: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22