TEMPORARY 2026 Seasonal Employee - St. Vrain State Park

Posting number: 2026TEMP- PMA060

Department: Department of Natural Resources

Division: Colorado Parks & Wildlife

Job classification: Temporary Aide

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administrative Assistant, Building & Safety, Building Maintenance, Clerical & Data Entry, Parks and Recreation, Natural Resources, Customer Service, Internship, Green-Collar/Environmental, Office and Administrative Support, Career Exploration, Wildlife

Summary

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.

Examples of duties

ENTRANCE STATION ATTENDANT:
A customer service based position that involves working in an entrance station greeting visitors, or may be assigned to work in the field in specialized duties at some parks. Daily interaction with park visitors requires effective communication and public relations skills.  Specific Duties may include:

• Staff the park entrance station.
• 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 at some locations.
• Will operate a computer Point of Sales system.
• 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 entrance station and offices.   Including litter pick up.
• May assist with special events or programs within the park.

Successful completion and passing of background screening may be required for placement in this position.
 
NOTE:
This position is up to 40 hours per week and up to nine months in duration.  School schedules MAY be accommodated.

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Must be at least 16 years of age.
Must have a valid driver’s license or reliable transportation.
Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and varied shifts.
Previous experience handling money and working with the public is helpful.
Substantial comfort and experience with computer, specifically Point of Sales, programs.
May need to undergo criminal background investigation.
Applications may be received from and submitted online or in person at St. Vrain State Park.
Possess strong interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work with little supervision
May be required to work the entrance station for an 8 hour shift and take lunch in the station.

Pursuant to the DNR-120 Fleet and Driving Standards Administrative Directive, any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle. 

To be compliant with the new fleet vehicle policy, Motor Vehicle Records (MV