At Will Contracts Specialist State Parks HQ 2026-02497

State of Wyoming; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyoming State Parks seeks a Contracts Specialist to handle contract and permit administration for rentals, events, and leases, while supporting customer service at the HQ front desk. Occasional park-site inspections and backup coverage are part of the role, with travel to multiple parks across Wyoming.

The ideal candidate will excel in customer service, clear communication, and data entry, using Excel and the state’s reservation system to assist applicants and visitors.

Qualifications

• Preference for 1 year in business administration, contract monitoring, permitting, or customer service.
• Detail-oriented, organized, dependable, able to balance deadlines with public interactions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Comfortable learning a web-based reservation system and performing data entry.

Responsibilities

• Process and administer contracts, permits, and facility rentals with accuracy.
• Serve as primary administrative contact for permit applicants and the public.
• Provide front-desk backup coverage for the headquarters during absences.
• Assist visitors with Navigate ReserveWyoming.gov for bookings and permits.
• Occasional travel for site inspections and field engagement at state parks.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Tech Comfort

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

De-escalation

Tools

Excel

Reservation System

Job description

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Join a team where we literally sell fun for a living! Wyo Parks is seeking a Contracts Specialist to join our Visitor Services team. This position serves as a key administrative anchor for our section, handling day-to-day application processing and operational support for agency agreements— including facility rentals, special event permits, commercial permits, and various other contracts. In addition, this role is second-in-line to cover the Headquarters front office for phones, emails, and walk-in customers.

Want to learn more about our team and the Agency? Have a look at our website at [e-mail], then check out @wyoparks on YouTube and Facebook to see what makes this a great place to work and serve our citizens and visitors.

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Human Resource Contact:

[e-mail], 307-777-7010

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Contract & Permit Administration: Working directly with our Senior Contracts Specialist, the position will facilitate processing and administrative support for specialized facility rentals, special event permits, commercial permitting, cabin leases, and various other agreements. Examples include fishing tournaments, commercial outfitters, festivals, food trucks, archery tournaments, lodge rentals, cabin leases, grazing leases, Friends Agreements, and more. Review applications, verify compliance with state rules/regulations, process payments, track contract timelines, and maintain file systems.
• Site Inspections & Field Visits: Includes occasional travel to state parks across Wyoming to conduct contract inspections, review facility rental locations, and gain hands‑on familiarity with commercial operations and permitted events.
• Customer & Permittee Support: Serve as a primary administrative contact for permit applicants, sublessees, commercial operators, and the public. Provide helpful, clear information regarding application requirements, submission steps, reservation guidelines, and park policies.
• Secondary Front-Office Backup: Serve as the secondary/backup front‑line contact for Wyo Parks Headquarters. Provide scheduled and coverage‑gap support for the front desk and main phone line during staff leave, breaks, or peak public inquiry periods, assisting walk‑in visitors and answering main line calls.
• Reservation System Support: Assist callers and walk‑ins in navigating our web‑based campsite reservation system ReserveWyoming.gov, helping them book stays and purchase park permits.
• Field Engagement (Optional): Opportunities to assist at special park events (e.g., Parks for Patriots, community outreach) to gain first‑hand experience with the state park sites and facilities tied to the contracts you support.

PREFERENCES:

Preference may be given to applicants with at least one year of work experience in business administration, contract/grant monitoring, permitting, or office‑based customer service. We are seeking a detail‑oriented candidate who is organized, dependable, and comfortable balancing program deadlines with public interactions.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Exceptional Customer Service: Ability to remain professional, patient, and friendly, even during busy "peak" seasons or when handling difficult calls.
• Communication: Ability to convey information clearly to a variety of audiences, from out‑of‑state tourists to internal park staff (including strong professional writing skills).
• Tech Comfort: Ability to learn a web‑based reservation system, use Excel, and perform basic data entry with accuracy.
• Organizational Awareness: Ability to follow checklists, maintain a tidy front‑desk area, and manage multiple small tasks (like phones and walk‑ins) simultaneously.
• Problem Solving: A "can‑do" attitude and the ability to find answers to common park questions using provided resources.
• De‑escalation & Brand Ambassador: Ability to remain calm and empathetic when handling complaints. The ability to see a complaint as an opportunity. You should be skilled at turning a "tough" phone call into a positive experience that keeps visitors coming back to our parks.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

None - See 'Preferences'

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Stationary Positioning: Ability to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) at the front reception desk for extended periods while assisting walk‑in customers and answering phones.
• Dynamic Work Environment: Requires frequent movement between the workstation and the front service counter to assist walk‑in customers. Includes regular trips to storage areas and mail rooms, which may require navigating different floors of the building.
• Manual Dexterity: Ability to operate a computer, multi‑line phone system, and credit card processing equipment.
• Visual Acuity: Ability to read computer screens, maps, and identification documents (for permit sales) to ensure accuracy in data entry.
• Light Lifting: Occasional lifting or moving of office supplies, boxes of park maps, or permit books (typically under 20 lbs).

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non‑exempt
• Wyo Parks is committed to investing in our team. We offer professional development and continuing education opportunities, with pathways for growth and advancement.

024-State Parks & Cultural Resources, Division of State Parks, Historic Sites, Trails, and Outdoor Recreation

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