TEMPORARY Seasonal Employee– Jackson Lake State Park

Jackson Lake is ranked one of the "Top 15 Park Beaches" by Reserve America. Anglers, boaters, and naturalists enjoy the variety of water and land-based recreation found here, and it’s a great place to spend your summer! Whether you're looking for experience in natural resources, or want a fun summer job, we are currently accepting applications for various positions.

AQUATIC NUISANCE SPECIES INSPECTOR: 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 include but are not limited to: 
- 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, either written or by phone application software. 
- May document and report visitor complaints. 
- Other duties as assigned. 

PARK MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN: Responsible for all general park maintenance and cleaning of public facilities including: restrooms, showers, vault toilets, campsites, picnic areas, trails, etc. 
- Operates and performs routine maintenance on State owned vehicles and equipment 
- Assures quality customer service and facility maintenance, repair and cleanliness 
- Provides information and assistance to visitors 
- May assist with carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electrical work and transporting materials and supplies 
- Performs 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 at some parks. 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 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 oces, including litter pick up. 
- May assist with special events or programs within the park. 
- Other duties as assigned. 

INTERPRETIVE NATURALIST: A customer service based position that involves facilitating park interpretive and environmental education programs. Develop and present natural resources/historical related programs to park visitors. Specific Duties may include: 
- Schedule, plan and present Junior Ranger programs 
- Schedule, plan and present school and group programs 
- Schedule, plan and present campfire programs and guided hikes 
- Schedule, plan and present outreach programs 
- Provide roving interpretation in campgrounds and day use areas 
- Work with individual and group volunteers 
- May train volunteer naturalists 
- Work with other State, Federal and local agency naturalists 
- Market and promote attendance at programs 
- May develop brochures and other written materials 
- May work the visitor center front desk 
- May assist with special events or programs within the park 
- Collect, catalog, organize and protect park collections of slides, photographs, specimens, etc. 
- Attend assigned training sessions 
- Other duties as assigned 

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:
Michele Olive 
Phone (970) 645-2551 
Email: michele.olive@state.co.us

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

REQUIREMENTS: 
- Must be 16 years of age or older.
- Must possess a current and valid driver's license or have 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. 
- 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. 
- Some uniform items will be provided, however, employees will be required to purchase limited uniform items at their own expense. 
- Miscellaneous: must be available for up to 40 hours per week and commit to a minimum 4 month work season. Employment is for a maximum of 40 hours a week for 6 months. Flexible with school schedule

 

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.