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Temporary Position With Colorado Parks And Wildlife
This is a temporary position (9 months or less) starting at $17.00 per hour. This announcement will remain open until the position is filled or until 50 applications are received, whichever occurs first. You are encouraged to apply early.
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's 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.
Description Of Job
This position supports daily operation of the range and events that occur throughout the year. Depending on the applicant, this position may be asked to work mainly outside doing maintenance of the facility, mainly indoors as a customer service representative or a blend of both. This position will require the applicant to provide and ensure quality customer service and provide information and assistance to visitors. May be responsible for greeting customers, selling day/annual passes, scheduling, general maintenance and cleaning of public facilities including restrooms, vault toilets, picnic areas, ranges, etc. May operate and perform routine maintenance on state-owned vehicles, UTVs, and equipment. May also assist with carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electrical work, general landscape duties and transporting materials/supplies and performs other duties as assigned. This position works up to 40 hours per week and may be up to 9-months in duration.
Job duties may include:
Learning gun safety and range safety rules and be able to report violations.
Greeting customers, answering phones, selling day/annual passes, scheduling/permitting/data entry.
Cleaning of public facilities including restrooms, vault toilets, picnic areas, ranges, etc.
Building/fixing fence, hanging signs, repairing target systems, filling clay throwers, etc.
Exposure to weather -- Working outdoors is essential, this position will often be exposed to inclement weather, heat and cold, rain, snow, etc.
Contact with Others -- Most of the fieldwork is done independently, however exposure to the public is common.
Coordinate or Lead Others -- This position may be asked to organize seasonal or volunteer work crews.
Exposure to herbicides (spraying weeds), loud noises- Personal protective equipment is provided.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions Of Employment & Appeal Rights
Requirements:
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver's license and provide a current motor vehicle report.
Basic computer knowledge- knowledge of Google Suite preferred.
Willing to work outside during inclement weather.
Ability to work with little or no supervision.
Must be able to lift 35-50 pounds repeatedly during the course of a single workday.
First Aid and CPR certifications may be required- Will be provided.
Must be able to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills.
To be compliant with the new fleet vehicle policy, Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be pulled for review for workers who:
Have an assigned State fleet vehicle.
Are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position.
Utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle.
Physical requirements: The position will perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs, as well as whole body movement, including (but not limited to): climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping and handling materials.
Uniform: The park may provide some uniform items, however the employee will be required to purchase limited uniform items at their own expense.
Supplemental Information
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
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.
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.
E-Verify employer: 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.
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Worksite address
palisade, CO, 81526, US
Who can apply
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