What are the responsibilities and job description for the TEMPORARY Seasonal Employee – Lathrop State Park position at State of Colorado Job Opportunities?
Department Information
EMPLOYMENT STARTS 04/01/2025 THROUGH 10/31/2025.
This announcement will remain open until FILLED. You are encouraged to apply early.
This application is for all, current, open seasonal positions at the park. Please select which position(s) you are applying for.
The mission of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources is to develop, preserve, and enhance the state's natural resources for the benefit and enjoyment of current and future citizens and visitors. In an effort to build diversity and inclusion we welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE (CPW)
Our Mission is to perpetuate the wildlife resources of the state, to provide a quality state parks system, and to provide enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorado's natural resources. Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
Description of Job
This application is for all, current, open seasonal positions at the park. Please select which position(s) you are applying for.
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN:
- Maintenance Technicians are responsible for all general park maintenance, cleaning, and upkeep.
- Cleaning of public facilities including restrooms, showers, vault toilets, cabins, campsites, picnic areas, trails, etc.
- Operate and perform routine maintenance on State owned vehicles, facilities,
- and equipment.
- Provide quality customer service information and assistance to visitors.
- Assist with carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electrical work and transporting materials and supplies
- Other duties as assigned
VISITOR SERVICES TECHNICIAN: A customer service based position that involves working in a visitor center or gate entrance, greeting visitors, or may be assigned to work in the field in specialized duties as some parks. Daily interaction with park visitors requires effective communication and public relations skills.
- Staff the park visitor center.
- Provide information and assistance to visitors (distributes maps/brochures, orients visitors to park facilities and amenities, promotes education programs, educates on State Park regulations, etc.)
- Provide information to the boating and non-boating public.
- Sell parks passes, permits, books, maps, clothing, firewood and other novelties.
- May sell gift certificates, search and rescue cards, boat registrations, OHV registrations and snowmobile registrations, fishing and hunting licenses.
- Operate a cash register.
- Answering of telephones and transferring/taking messages.
- Photo-copying and filing.
- Collects revenue, completes shift report and balances shift box at end of each shift.
- May prepare campground reservations forms and documents.
- May document and report visitor complaints.
- Cleaning and light maintenance duties of interior and exterior of gates, visitor center and/or offices, including litter pick up.
- May assist with special events or programs within the park.
- Other duties as assigned
Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Inspection Technician:
A customer service based position that involves inspecting for invasive Zebra/Quagga Mussels, Milfoil or other plant species on boats and personal watercraft at an inspection point on the park. This is an important position for the protection of natural resources from non-native species that threaten wildlife, drinking water/irrigation and all water related outdoor recreation in the State of Colorado. Daily interaction with park visitors requires effective communication and public relations skills. Specific Duties may include:
- Staff the park ANS (aquatic nuisance species) inspection station.
- Conduct physical boat inspections and boater interviews.
- Provide information and assistance to the boating public (distributes brochures, promotes ANS education, educates about State Park regulations, etc.).
- Cleaning and light maintenance duties of interior and exterior of ANS inspection areas. Including maintenance of facilities and grounds.
- Accurate counting and recording of all boat inspections.
- Photo-copying and filing.
- May document and report visitor complaints.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Maintenance Technician
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Must be able to perform physical work in adverse conditions.
- Must be able to work various shifts, weekends and holidays.
- Knowledge of power tools and hand tools preferred.
- Knowledge of small engine and other equipment maintenance and repair preferred.
- Must have ability to work with little supervision.
Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Inspection Technician
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Must have a valid driver’s license or reliable transportation.
- Must be able to work outdoors and on weekends, holidays, and varied shifts.
- Must be able to climb in and out of vessels and under trailers.
- Training in boat inspection methods will be provided.
- May need to undergo a criminal background investigation.
- Possess strong interpersonal communication skills (written and oral).
- Ability to work with little supervision.
- May be required to work at the ANS station for an 8 hour shift and take lunch at the station.
- Miscellaneous: must be available for 40 hours per week and commit to a minimum 5 month work season. Employment is for a maximum of 40 hours a week for 6 months.
Supplemental Information
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
The Department of Natural Resources is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator at dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us or call 303-866-2667 x8647.
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The Department of Natural Resources participates in E-Verify in accordance with the program's Right to Work for all newly-hired employees. Employees are queried through the electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify identity and employment eligibility. You may complete section 1 of the I-9 form upon your acceptance of a job offer letter, but no later than your first day of employment and in addition, on your first day, but no later than the third day, you are required to submit original documents to verify your eligibility to work in the U.S. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
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