Oahe Downstream Recreation Area/Spring Creek Recreation Area (Summer Seasonal)

Job ID: 30190 - Oahe Downstream Recreation Area/Spring Creek Recreation Area (Summer Seasonal)
Agency: Game, Fish and Parks
Location: Pierre, SD; Fort Pierre, 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, string trimming, park project work. Operating equipment such as mowers, tractors, skid loaders, and trucks.
Requirements: Ability to work independently, manage time well, and work in a variety of weather conditions out of doors. 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 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, and valid driver’s license required. can/will work both day and evening shifts, as well as weekend and holidays. Uniform shirts are provided and a valid driver’s license is 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. This position works evening hours assisting gate staff and handling guest issues.
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, and valid driver’s license required.
Minimum salary: $15.34 per hour (S03).

• Crew Leader:

Job site team-leader for seasonal work crews performing general maintenance work. Duties include building and grounds maintenance, janitorial duties, completing park projects, planting, weeding, mowing, fencing, and operating a variety of equipment including trucks, mowers, and tractors.
Requirements: Positive, team-leader working day shifts and some weekends, some holidays. Uniform shirts are provided. Valid driver’s license required.
Minimum salary: $15.34 per hour (S03).

Please note these are temporary or seasonal, non-benefited positions, 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=104
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: erik.richter@state.sd.us

Or Mail to:
Erik Richter
Oahe Downstream Recreation Area
20439 Marina Loop Road
Fort Pierre SD 57532
*Seasonal positions can be filled prior to the closing date.*

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