Seasonal Park Attendant - Seasonal

Overview

General Statement:
The Park Attendant - Seasonal, under general supervision, operates one of the following activity stations or cash register stations:
Rowboats and Canoes, Miniature Golf, Day Use Area Gate House and/or FCA Gate House, and/or Pedal Boat Dock. Employee must use considerable tact and courtesy in frequent contact with the public.

Operates one of the following activity stations or cash register stations as assigned:
Rowboats and Canoes, Miniature Golf, Day Use Area Gate House and/or FCA Gate House, and/or Pedal Boat Dock.

Individual may be required to cross-train in all stations.

Performs light maintenance duties for the park ranger, to include but not limited to, cleaning picnic sites (grills, concrete pad, etc.), picking up trash, assisting in bathhouse cleanups, etc.

Knowledge of park and campground rules.

Knowledge of the geographical layout of the park.

Deals effectively and firmly with the public.

Is able to be a self-starter and work alone to get the job completed.

Speaks to people with poise, voice control, and confidence.

Records and delivers information, explains procedures, follows oral and written instructions.

Interacts with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.

Performs under occasional stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress.

Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities.

Maintains effective and efficient output of all duties and responsibilities.

Completes assigned work on or before deadlines in accordance with directives, County policy, standards, and prescribed procedures.

Attends work regularly and adheres to County policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness.

Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of the same.

Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation between all staff persons and agencies within the County.

Shares knowledge with supervisors and staff for mutual and division benefit.

Contributes to maintaining high morale among all division employees.

Interacts effectively with fellow employees, supervisor, professionals, and the general public.

Adheres to all safety and housekeeping standards established by the County and various regulatory agencies and to see that the standards are not violated.

Maintains a clean and orderly workplace.

Operates small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.

Operates computers for data entry, word processing and/or accounting purposes.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Additional Essential Functions Based On Departmental Assignment:
Outdoor Recreation

Assists the Outdoor Recreation Coordinator with planning, coordinating, facilitating, set-up, and clean-up of outdoor recreation programs to include kayaking, paddle boarding, hiking, outdoor movies, special events, team building, environmental education classes, volunteer opportunities, summer camps, and other outdoor opportunities.

Helps in the recruit, train, and manage volunteers during recreation programs and events.

Promotes and develops cooperative relationships and provides community outreach to various community groups and outside agencies.

Provides information about services to individuals and groups about the outdoor recreation programs and services available.

Assists with planning and coordinating field trips and summer camp.

Performs housekeeping duties, to include but not limited to, assigned office space, assigned space in operations storage shed, cleaning of vehicle, and general cleaning duties within county parks.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education And Experience:

None Specified.

Licenses Or

Certifications:

None Specified.

Special Requirements:
This position may be subject to a fingerprint background check. Per NC General Statute 153A-94.2(b), applicants for a position of employment required to work with children in any capacity will be required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record. Youth employment certificate if applicable. Requires varying work hours to include nights, weekends and holidays.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Six (6) months of customer service experience or park experience.

Special Requirements:
Youth employment certificate if applicable. Requires varying work hours to include nights, weekends and holidays.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment and machinery including cash registers, calculators, snack bar equipment, radios, blowers, computers, etc. Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to exert a moderate amount of force constantly, and up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, to move objects. Moderate work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

However, if the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for…