What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parks & Trails Associate (On-call) position at State of Minnesota?
Job Details
Job Class: Parks & Trails Associate
Working Title: Parks & Trails Associate (On-call)
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 03/11/2022
- Closing Date: 04/01/2022
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Natural Resources Dept / Natural Resources-Insuff Wk Tm
- Division/Unit: DNR Parks & Trails Reg 2 / PAT-R2 GooseberryFalls Staff 1
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Rotating Shift
- Employment Condition: Permanent, intermittent
- Days of Work: Varies
- Travel Required: No
- Salary Range: $17.11 - $22.80/hourly
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 218 - Insufficient Work Time/Unrep
- FLSA Status: Nonexempt
- Connect 700 Program Eligible: Yes
Job Summary
The DNR is seeking to fill two (2) year-round intermittent, on-call positions located at Gooseberry Falls State Park. Days and hours of work will vary and will include evenings, weekends, and holidays. These positions perform a variety of tasks involved in routine operations and maintenance of a state park.
Responsibilities include:
- Sell Park vehicle permits, merchandise and consumables, register campers, rent buildings, and collect fees.
- Organize reservations, assist in compiling weekly income reports, document visitor use, and provide miscellaneous clerical support.
- Provide information to the public giving verbal directions and hand out information on Gooseberry Falls State Parks rules, facilities and activities available in the park and surrounding area.
- Provide communication with park personnel and keep supervisors informed.
- Clean buildings, grounds, and facilities as directed.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Ability to effectively communicate with the public and other employees.
- Ability to provide written information and instructions to the public and other park employees.
- Arithmetic skills sufficient to accurately collect money from the public for various fees.
- Computer skills using Microsoft Office and other proprietary software.
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions on labels, in instruction manuals, etc.
- Ability to operate a phone, two way radio, computer and other office equipment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience operating a cash register.
- Knowledge of Minnesota State park rules, policies and facilities.
- Record keeping skills.
- Computer skills using Microsoft Office and other proprietary software.
- Experience in retail operations.
Physical Requirements
Requires occasionally lifting such articles as file boxes and heavy hand tools or heavier materials with help from others and/or lifting and carrying light objects frequently. Even though the weights being lifted may only be a negligible amount, a job is in this category may require walking or standing to a significant degree or may involve sitting most of the time with a degree of pushing and pulling of arm and/or leg controls
Additional Requirements
*This position requires an unrestricted Class D Driver's License with a clear driving record*
It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:
- Employment Reference Check
- SEMA4 Records Check
- Criminal History Check
- Education/license verification
Application Details
Why Work For Us
Our goal as an employer is to actively recruit, welcome and support a workforce, which is diverse and inclusive of people who are underrepresented in the development of State of Minnesota policies, programs and practices, so that we can support the success and growth of all people.
We are proud to operate within a Culture of Respect that provides a healthy, safe, and productive work environment for all employees. This means that our employees are respectful to one another and to our customers. We believe that promoting a Culture of Respect allows our employees to do their best work in support of the agency’s mission.
How to Apply
Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637.
For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
Contact
If you have questions about the position, contact Audrey Butts at audrey.butts@state.mn.us or 218/595-7106.
If you are a Connect 700 program applicant, please submit your certificate to Erin Tappan at erin.tappan@state.mn.us by the job posting close date.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employer. We are committed to providing culturally responsive services to all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance you need.
