Recreation Fee Technician (Seasonal)

National Park Service; Gunnison (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service in Gunnison, CO is seeking a Recreation Fee Clerk & Technician to assist visitors, collect fees, and explain park opportunities. You will serve as a uniformed front-line representative and support fee systems training. The role includes seasonal scheduling and eligibility under Fed Transition pathways.

Open to March–May 2027 entry with a focus on accuracy in processing funds and providing excellent guest service across park locations in Colorado.

Qualifications

• This role requires submitting transcripts from an accredited institution to qualify based on education.
• Experience providing guest information and guiding visitors is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a front-line, uniformed representative answering visitor questions and guiding guests on recreational opportunities.
• Collect and account for entrance or fee information and explain related policies.
• Review and verify fee-related systems and provide training on processes and tools.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Front-line representation

Education

Transcript submission requirement

Job description

• Schedule: Work schedule is dependent on the position.

Collect and account for fees at various locations interacting with visitors and sharing information. Serve as front-line representative to answer questions and offer guidance to guests. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for these positions are variable due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: March - May 2027. Open to the first 200 applicants.

Key Responsibilities

Some of the Recreation Fee Clerk & Technician Standard Duties include but are not limited to: 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 in accordance with all NPS and U.S.

Treasury regulations governing the handling of government funds. Additional duties for GS-06: Review and verify the functionality of new fee related systems or modifications to existing systems as a result of regulatory and program requirements. Provide informal and formal training and education to employees, partners, volunteers, interns, cooperating association representatives, etc. regarding automated and non-automated fee processes, systems, software programs, tools, etc.

Additional duties for GS-07: Serve as a technical authority for the resolution of difficult or sensitive problems associated with the collection, remittance, and deposit of fee revenue and donations.

Requirements & Education

To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign education programs and that (1) deemed your education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program, or (2) given full credit for courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Park Service, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $21.76 – $31.43/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-13.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Work schedule is dependent on the position. position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.