Lead Recreation Fee Technician

National Park Service; Estes Park (CO); On-site; USD 51,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Park Service in Estes Park, Colorado, is hiring for a career-seasonal position within the fee management and visitor services teams. You will lead/front-line staff during peak seasons, handle fee revenue, and ensure compliance with regulations.

Seasonal appointments run about 11 months with a non-pay status in the off-season. Wages align with GS-06 salary steps, offering competitive pay for the Denver, CO area and comprehensive federal benefits.

Responsibilities

• Answer visitor questions and explain the area's recreational opportunities, including fee processes.
• Review and verify fee revenue handling under NPS and Treasury regulations.
• Provide informal and formal training on fee processes and related software.
• Perform duties at entrance, campground, or fee offices in outdoor environments.

Job description

Open: September 8, 2026 — Closes: September 14, 2026

Summary

Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as permanent appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. You will work for approximately 11 months (early February to mid-January), and you will be in a non-pay status for the remainder of the year. First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their grade level. GS-06: $50,630 (Step 1) to $65,819 (Step 10) per year - Salary Table 2026-DEN

Major Duties

Lead full-time, career seasonal, and/or temporary employees on a regular and recurring basis in which the highest subordinate grade level is GS-05. This position is non-supervisory in nature. Serve as a front-line, uniformed representative of the NPS, answering visitor questions and explaining the area's recreational opportunities, including NPS interpretive services, concession operated facilities and services, campground availability, hiking trails, etc. Perform assignments associated with the collection, deposit, tracking, and expenditure of fee revenue collected from the public in accordance with all NPS and U.S. Treasury regulations governing the handling of government funds. Review and verify the functionality of new fee related systems or modifications to existing systems as a result of regulatory and program requirements. Review and verify the accuracy of manuals and/or standard operating procedures for the implementation of new and existing system designs and/or modifications. Provide informal and formal training and education to employee, partners, volunteers, interns, cooperating association representatives, etc. regarding automated and non-automated fee processes, systems, software programs, tools, etc. Physical Demands: This position requires standing for long periods of time, as well as walking, bending, and lifting of moderately heavy items. Mental stress and physical fatigue occur due to the high volume of personal contacts and the responsibility of dealing with large amounts of money. If applicable, extreme physical exertion may be required while performing search and rescue, wildland firefighting, or emergency response duties. Work Environment: This position typically works at an entrance station, campground office, fee office, remit office, visitor center, and/or visitor contact station. Work is often performed in small, outdoor structures with open windows which results in exposure to extremes of temperature, rain, snow, wind, and direct sunlight. Park areas may be geographically located in areas of high elevation, rugged terrain, or dense populations. High levels of vehicle noise and emissions may exist during heavy visitation periods. Duties may be performed alone and/or in isolated locations.