Shenipsit State Forest - #241209-3492VR-002

State of Connecticut • Stafford, CT

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About The Position

In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, as a limited duration employee, performs one or more of a variety of tasks and assigned duties of a seasonal nature. Positions available include Ticket Booth Attendants, Office Supervisors, Interpretive Guides, Maintainers, Crew Leaders, Park Maintenance Supervisors, Park Rangers, and Park Ranger Supervisors, each with specific duties and seasonal availability from mid-February to mid-October. All positions require 5 shifts per week including weekends, not exceeding 1,030 hours total.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Completion of new-hire paperwork including providing a state issued ID and acceptable documents for Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9 form).
• Employment is contingent upon completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in retail and/or customer service for Ticket Booth Attendant.
• Extensive experience in outdoor recreation management for Office Supervisor and Park Ranger Supervisor.
• Experience or education in the natural sciences for Interpretive Guide.
• Experience in custodial work, landscaping, or a related skilled trade for Maintainer and Crew Leader.
• Experience with maintenance of a recreational facility for Park Maintenance Supervisor.
• Experience with outdoor recreation facility operations for Park Ranger.

Responsibilities

• Provides general ticket booth services including ringing up and accepting parking fees, selling season passes, greeting park visitors, providing directions, checking in buses, and answering questions about the park.
• Provides general office and operation support services at the ticket booth, resolves complaints, oversees opening and closing procedures, trains and supervises Ticket Booth Attendants, and evaluates work performance.
• Acts as primary visitor contact, conducts interpretive programs, assists with program development, and cares for animals in the Nature Center.
• Performs maintenance work including litter pickup, cleaning, mowing, raking, and painting, and may use hand tools and machinery.
• Supervises and works with an assigned crew of Seasonal Maintainers, assists in job planning, and operates machinery and power equipment.
• Assists in the maintenance of recreational facilities, trains and supervises Seasonal Maintainers, and performs skilled work in carpentry, plumbing, and mechanical repairs.
• Acts as primary visitor contact, assists with operational and maintenance duties, and performs radio dispatch duties.
• Assists in managing seasonal operations, resolves complaints, trains and supervises Seasonal Park Rangers, and performs radio dispatch duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support