What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Gate Attendant position at Anoka County?
The employment period for Seasonal Gate Attendant is May through October.
This position is located at the various park locations throughout Anoka County:
Coon Rapids Dam - Regional Park (Coon Rapids, MN)
Bunker Hills Regional Park (Andover, MN)
Rice Creek Chain Of Lakes (Lino Lakes, MN)
Rum River Central Regional Park (Ramsey, MN)
Lake George Regional Park (Oak Grove, MN)
Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your Community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance!
Join the Anoka County Parks Department and experience an opportunity like no other! A Seasonal Gate Attendant serves as the first point of contact for park users, playing a pivotal role while serving in a public relations capacity. Gate Attendants perform cash handling of vehicle entrance fees, communicate important policies to park users and gather information for reporting purposes.
This seasonal, non-exempt, position is located at the various park locations throughout Anoka County.
The employment period for Seasonal Gate Attendant is May through October.
Anoka County strives to challenge employees and promote learning through professional development and wellness campaigns throughout the year. As an employee of Anoka County, you have the opportunity to take part in these activities to further your skills and talents.
Learn more about our robust benefits package by going to our website.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Seasonal Gate Attendant.
- Portray a positive and professional image of the Parks Department while performing duties.
- Effectively sell permits and communicate park/facility information to customers.
- Complete routine daily reports and accounting procedures in a legible and accurate fashion.
- Use basic mathematical functions without use of calculator.
- Communicate via various technology (phone/computer/radio device).
- Must be neatly groomed and willing to wear and maintain a uniform.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications (Required)
- Must be at least 16 years of age or older.
- Successfully pass criminal historybackground check.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous cash handling experience.
- Previous customer service experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed
- Cash handling, deposit procedures and record keeping.
- Organization, problem solving and communication.
- Take direction and complete assigned job duties independently as well as on a team.
- Customer service, computer, and radio knowledge.
Work Environment
95% of the work performed will be in a gate house or outdoors; 5% of the work performed will be in an office. Seasonal Gate Attendants are required to work outdoors in all weather conditions during the months of May through October.
GRADE LEVEL
Salary
$13.00 - $15.50 per hour.
The employment period for Seasonal Gate Attendant is May through October.
This position is located at the various park locations throughout Anoka County:
- Coon Rapids Dam - Regional Park (Coon Rapids, MN)
- Bunker Hills Regional Park (Andover, MN)
- Rice Creek Chain Of Lakes (Lino Lakes, MN)
- Rum River Central Regional Park (Ramsey, MN)
- Lake George Regional Park (Oak Grove, MN)
Hours
Seasonal; up to 40 hours per pay week.
Varied hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays, for25-40 hours per week. May include extended hours on weekends and holidays as required.
Selection Process
The examination/selection process for this classification will consist of a review of your training and experience from the application materials submitted. The most qualified candidates will be invited for an oral exam and/or interview.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or sufficient applications are received. Recruitment may be closed at any time. Please include responses to all supplemental questions with your application. Resumes not accepted.
Additional Information
Our team of nearly 2,000 employees is united by a common mission to preserve the public's trust.We do this by bringing our very best to work every day and serving Anoka County's 345,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you toFind Your Pathwith Anoka County! Apply today to join our team.
If you are requesting an exam accommodation, would like to submit Veterans' Preference information or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number.
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Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy:
Anoka County is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner which will further the principles of equal employment opportunity.
Salary : $13 - $16
