Seasonal Park Services Technician

Temporary position (9 months or less) – paying $17.00 per hour. Employment starts now through 11/01/2026.

• Staff the park ANS (aquatic nuisance species) inspection station.
• Conduct physical boat inspections and boater interviews.
• Provide information and assistance to the boating public (distribute brochures, promote ANS education, educate about State Park regulations).
• 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, written or by phone application software.
• Document and report visitor complaints.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Operate and perform routine maintenance on State‑owned vehicles and equipment.
• Ensure quality customer service and maintain cleanliness of public facilities.
• Provide information and assistance to visitors.
• Assist with carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electrical work and transporting materials and supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Staff the park entrance station and/or visitor center.
• Provide information and assistance to visitors (distribute maps/brochures, orient visitors to facilities, promote education programs, educate on state park regulations).
• Provide information to the boating and non‑boating public.
• Sell park passes, permits, books, maps, clothing, firewood and other novelties.
• Sell gift certificates, search and rescue cards, boat registrations, OHV registrations, snowmobile registrations, fishing and hunting licenses as required.
• Operate a cash register and balance shift box at end of each shift.
• Answer telephone calls, transfer messages and provide customer support.
• Photocopy and file documents.
• Prepare campground reservation forms and documents.
• Document and report visitor complaints.
• Clean and maintain interior and exterior of gates, visitor center and offices (litter pickup).
• Assist with special events or programs within the park.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must be able to operate a cash register.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and varied shifts.
• Must be able to work autonomously with little supervision.
• Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be able to work an 8‑hour shift at the entrance station and take lunch in the station.
• Must be able to share knowledge of DNR policies and help visitors with park procedures.
• Must be able to follow safety and environmental regulations.

Fleet Vehicle Compliance
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Workers who operate or are assigned a State‑owned vehicle must maintain a safe driving record and a valid driver’s license.

EEO Statement
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The State of Colorado is an equal‑opportunity employer. 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.

ADAAA Accommodations
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The Department will provide reasonable accommodation requests for applicants with a disability. Contact dnr_ at least five business days before an interview or assessment.

E‑Verify – The Department participates in E‑Verify in accordance with the program’s Right to Work.

Contact
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Rifle State Park Complex, 5775 HWY 325, Rifle, CO 81650. Phone: (970) 625‑1607. Email: