Temporary Seasonal - Lake Pueblo State Park

Temporary Seasonal Employee 2025 - Lake Pueblo State Park

Join to apply for the Temporary Seasonal Employee 2025 - Lake Pueblo State Park role at Colorado Department of Revenue
. This is a temporary position (9 months or less) paying $17.00 per hour. Employment starts immediately. This announcement will remain open until filled. 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.

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. Daily interaction with park visitors requires effective communication and public relations skills.

• Staff the park entrance station and/or the 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 park 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.
• Answer telephones and transfer/take messages.
• Photo‑copying and filing.
• Collect revenue, complete shift report and balance shift box at end of each shift.
• May prepare campground reservation 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.

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.

• Staff the park ANS 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, either written or via phone application software.
• Training in boat inspection methods will be provided.
• May document and report visitor complaints.
• Other duties as assigned.
• May be required to work at the ANS station for an 8‑hour shift and take lunch at the station.

• Must have a valid Colorado driver's license or reliable transportation.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and various shifts.
• Previous experience handling money and working with the public.
• Computer experience (Microsoft Word, Excel, Point of Sale) is highly recommended and helpful.
• May need to undergo criminal background investigation.
• Hours:
  
  40 hours per week, nights, holidays and weekends required.
• 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.

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license or have reliable transportation.
• Must have or be able to attain valid current First Aid and CPR certifications during employment.
• Must be…