TEMPORARY Seasonal Employee - Chatfield State Park
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TEMPORARY Seasonal Employee - Chatfield State Park
Salary
$18.00 Hourly
Location
Jefferson County, CO
Job Type
Temporary (9 months or less)
Job Number
2026TEMP- PMA004
Department
Department of Natural Resources
Division
Colorado Parks & Wildlife
Opening Date
12/11/2025
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address
11500 N Roxborough Park Rd, Littleton, CO 80125, USA
Hiring Pay Rate
18-20
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
dnrhremployeetransactions@state.co.us
Type of Announcement
This is a temporary position. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
Benefits
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Department Information
THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION (9 MONTHS OR LESS)-PAYING $18.00-$20.00 PER HOUR
EMPLOYMENT STARTS APPROXIMATELY April THROUGH November.
To apply, please submit only your application (without attachments such as resumes or cover letters). This announcement will remain open until FILLED. You are encouraged to apply early.
This application is for all, current, open seasonal positions at the park. Please select which position(s) you are applying for.
The mission of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources (https://cdnr.us/Pages/DNRDefault.aspx#/start) 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.
COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE (CPW)
Our Mission is to perpetuate the wildlife resources of the state, to provide a quality state parks system, and to provide enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorado's natural resources.Colorado Parks and Wildlife. (http://cpw.state.co.us/)
Description of Job
DESCRIPTION OF JOBS:
Temporary Seasonal Employee positions available for the 2026 season include Revenue Lead, Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Technician, Boat Assistant, Maintenance Technician, Visitor Service Technician (VST), Environmental Educator, and Office Attendant.
REVENUE LEAD $20.00/Hour : A Visitor Service Technician (VST) position that involves overseeing fee collection operations and verification of funds generated on park, assists with training Entrance Gate Attendants, and may include working in an entrance gate or campground registration building on occasion. Acts as work leader for Entrance Gate Attendants on a daily basis. Includes daily interaction with park visitors that requires effective communication and public relations skills. This is a non-law enforcement position. Duties and requirements include:
Oversee revenue generated on the park through entrance gates, self-service pay stations, park headquarters, campground registration office, and shower facilities.
Understands and follows park regulations, policies and procedures
Help supervise and train Visitor Service Technicians and monitor performance
Assist Entrance Gate Attendants with selling park passes on high visitation days
Assist Revenue Section Manager with change fund confirmation and park pass audits
Manage inventory of all revenue related products at various locations around park
Prepare shift box change funds and park pass inventories
Investigate shift box overages and shortages
Assist revenue supervisor with weekly and monthly revenue reports
Organize, file, and mail financial related documents
Assist in maintenance and troubleshooting of Self Service Kiosks
Ensure deposit of all revenue collected and perform weekly deposit verification
May assist with special events or programs within the park and promote educational programs
May encounter situations that will require effective communication to park staff over radio
May document and report visitor complaints
May be required to work the entrance station for an 8 hour shift and take lunch in the station
General cleaning and maintenance of facilities
Ability to work with limited supervision and work well within a team
Other duties as assigned
AQUATIC NUISANCE SPECIES (ANS) TECHNICIAN $18.00/HOUR : A Visitor Service Technician (VST) position that involves thoroughly inspecting watercraft for invasive Zebra/Quagga Mussels and other invasive species. This is an important position for the protection of natural resources from invasive species that threaten wildlife, drinking water/irrigation, water infrastructure, and all water related outdoor recreation activities in the State of Colorado. Includes daily interaction with park visitors that requires effective communication and public relations skills. This is a non-law enforcement position. Duties and requirements may include:
Conduct physical boat inspections and boater interviews
Conduct thorough decontamination of watercraft which may involve climbing in and underneath watercraft
Provide information and assistance to visitors (distributes brochures, promotes ANS education, etc.)
General cleaning and maintenance of facilities
Accurate counting and recording of all boat inspections, either written or by phone application software
May document and report visitor complaints
Must attend and successfully complete mandatory state ANS training
May encounter situations that will require effective communication to park staff over radio
Ability to work with limited supervision and work well within a team
May assist with special events or programs within the park
Must be willing and able to climb in and out of vessels and under trailers
Must be able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly during the course of a workday
Other duties as assigned
BOAT ASSISTANT $18.00/HOUR: A Visitor Service Technician (VST) position that involves assisting Park Rangers with boat operations, water related emergencies, patrol boat maintenance and buoy maintenance. Includes daily interaction with park visitors that requires effective communication and public relations skills. This is a non-law enforcement position. Duties and requirements include:
Patrol boat operation
Provide assistance to visitors on the reservoir (distribute maps/ brochures, orient visitors to park facilities and amenities, educate visitors park regulations, boat tows, etc.)
Will encounter situations that will require effective communication to park staff via radio
May document and report visitor complaints
Assist with boating incidents
General maintenance and cleaning of patrol boat fleet
General maintenance and cleaning of facilities
May assist with special events or programs within the park
Must attend and successfully complete Basic Marine Operator Training
Ability to work with limited supervision and work well within a team
Must be able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly during the course of a workday
Other duties as assigned
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN $19.00/HOUR: Responsible for all general park maintenance and cleaning of public facilities including: restrooms, showers, vault toilets, campsites, picnic areas, trails, etc. This is a non-law enforcement position. Duties and requirements include:
Operate and maintain state owned vehicles
Assure quality customer service and facility maintenance, repair and cleanliness
Occasionally provide information and assistance to visitors
May assist with carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electrical work and transporting materials and supplies
Operate power tools and hand tools
Operate small engine equipment
Ability to work with limited supervision and work well within a team
Must be able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly during the course of a workday
Other duties as assigned
ENTRANCE GATE ATTENDANT $18.00/HOUR: A Visitor Service Technician (VST) position that involves working in an entrance gate greeting visitors. Includes daily interaction with park visitors that requires effective communication and public relations skills. This is a non-law enforcement position. Duties and requirements include:
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.)
Sell daily and annual parks passes
Answer radio calls and give information to staff via radio
Operate a cash register and point of sale application
Collects revenue and balances shift box at end of each shift
May document and report visitor complaints
Cleaning and light maintenance duties of interior and exterior of entrance stations
May assist with special events or programs within the park
Ability to work with limited supervision and work well within a team
Other duties as assigned
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATOR $20.00/HOUR: A Visitor Service Technician (VST) position that involves facilitating park interpretive and environmental education programs. Develop and present natural resources/historical related programs to park visitors. This is a non-law enforcement position. Duties and requirements 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 ambassadors
Work with other State, Federal and local agency naturalists
Market and promote attendance at programs
May develop brochures and other written materials
May assist with special events or programs within the park
May document and report visitor complaints
Collect, catalog, organize and protect park collections of slides, photographs, specimens, etc.
Attend assigned training sessions
Other duties as assigned
OFFICE ATTENDANT $19.00/HOUR: A Visitor Service Technician (VST) position that involves working in the campground registration building or the park headquarters building greeting visitors. Includes daily interaction with park visitors that requires effective communication and public relations skills. This is a non-law enforcement position. Duties and requirements include:
Provide information and assistance to visitors (distributes maps/ brochures, orients visitors to park facilities and amenities, promotes education programs, educates on park regulations, etc.)
Sell campground permits, boat registrations, OHV/snowmobile registrations
Sell parks passes, permits, books, maps, clothing, firewood and other novelties
Sell fishing and hunting licenses
Answer radio calls and give information to staff via radio
Operate a cash register and a point of sale system
Answer telephones and transfer/take messages
Collect revenue and balance shift box at end of each shift
Prepare campground reservations forms and documents
May document and report visitor complaints
Photocopying and filing documents
Cleaning and light maintenance duties of interior and exterior of facilities
May assist with special events or programs within the park
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
REQUIREMENTS:
Must be 16 years of age or older
Must have a current & valid drivers' license or reliable transportation OR Must have a current & valid driver's license required for operating a state vehicle
The work-site will provide some uniform items, however the employee may be required to purchase limited uniform items at their own expense.
Applicants are subject to successful completion of a comprehensive background check.
Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Must be available to work varied shifts
Preference may be given to applicants with or working towards a Natural Resources degree or similar education.
Possess strong interpersonal communication skills to deliver excellent customer service.
Basic computer skills preferred (MS Office Suite, Google App Suite)
Pursuant to the DNR-120 Fleet and Driving Standards Administrative Directive (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W0g2QAGmusbXBJzL3HxhGitIZOEKnwhrFnx9GqVcQHA/preview?tab=t.0) , 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.
To be compliant with the new fleet vehicle policy, Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be pulled for review for workers who:
Have an assigned State fleet vehicle
Are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position
Utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position will perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. Possibly Standing for 8 hours straight on overly busy days
WORK CONTEXT:
In addition to work activities, below is a list of means and manner of conducting duties in this
position:
Radio Communication -Radio communication is also a primary means of communication for this position, and used daily.
Dealing with external customers is critical to the position and extremely important
Electronic Mail - This is one of the primary means of communication for this job.
Face-to-Face Discussions - Face to face discussions occur daily.
Duration of Typical Work Week -The number of hours worked is, on average, but not limited to, 40 hours per week. Shifts are generally 8 to 10 hours and days off are generally weekdays. Shifts will include weekends and holidays.
Consequence of Error -Error in this position could result in minor to serious implications if the mistake that was not readily correctable (depending on the situation).
Letters and Memos -Most written communication is handled electronically via email.
Contact With Others -Contact with others occurs daily and should be considered one of the
critical @contexts for the position.
Work With Work Group or Team -As explained above, contact with others is critical to the
position and is always working as part of a team.
UNIFORMS:
The park will provide uniform shirts, hats and name tags. Employee will be required
to purchase limited uniform items at their own expense.
Supplemental Information
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The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.
The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, 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 (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
The Department of Natural Resources is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator at dnrhremployeebenefits@state.co.us.
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Please select all available positions for which you would like to apply:
Visitor Service Technician
Revenue Lead
Park Maintenance
Boat Assistant
ANS Inspector
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Please describe why you're interested in working for Colorado Parks & Wildlife:
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Please select which areas of experience your work history includes:
Customer Service
Cash handling
MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)
Google Application Suite (Gmail, Drive, Sheets, etc)
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Are you a student or have you graduated within the past 3 years?
Yes
No
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Please describe how your work experience translates to your ability to successfully perform the selected position's job functions:
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