State Parks - Chippokes State Park - Admin and Office Specialist - Open Until Filled

Virginia State Parks; State Center (IA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Vacation and sick leave

Retirement plan

Disability plan

Life insurance

Deferred compensation

Job summary

Virginia State Parks seeks an Administrative and Office Specialist for Chippokes State Park to support park visitation and ensure efficient completion of essential customer service duties.

Open Until Filled, hourly rate $14.00. Duties include delivering high-quality customer service, clerical tasks, revenue reconciliation, and maintaining knowledge of park rules and facilities. Applicants must work weekends/holidays/evenings and have reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Ability to deliver high-quality customer service.
• Ability to operate computers, point-of-sale systems, and cash registers.
• Knowledgeable in general office procedures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality customer service and communicate effectively with guests.
• Perform clerical duties, including operation of computers, cash registers, copiers, and handheld radios.
• Responsible for reconciling daily revenue and ensuring accuracy of cash register reports.
• Maintain working knowledge of park rules, trails, campground, and facility operations.
• Carry out daily cleaning and upkeep of the contact station, office area, and restrooms.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, holidays, and evenings.
• Must maintain reliable transportation to and from the worksite.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Clerical procedures

Tools

POS systems

Job description

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Job openings at DCR

DCR is looking for talented people to fill positions listed below. Unless stated otherwise, you must complete and submit an electronic state application by the job announcement's close date.

Generally applications must be made through the RMS (electronic state application). We will, however, accept paper applications (Word) for some state park slots. Be sure to refer to the individual recruitment for specific requirements.

Full-time (salaried) employment offers

• A choice of healthcare plans.
• Vacation, family, personal and sick leave.
• A retirement plan.
• A sickness and disability plan.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Deferred compensation with employer match.

Certain positions require a criminal background check, a conflict of interest financial statement or both. Law-enforcement positions require a fingerprint-based FBI investigation. DCR is an EEO/AA/ADA Employer.

For seasonal and hourly-wage positions at state parks, contact the particular park for details.

E-Verify Notice

After accepting employment, all new hires must complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Executive branch agencies are required to use the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

For additional information on these openings, contact [e-mail]. Find positions available throughout Virginia at Virginia Jobs.

Administrative and Office Specialist – Chippokes State Park

Open Until Filled

Hourly Rate

$14.00

Job Summary

The Administrative and Office Specialist role is vital to supporting park visitation and ensuring the efficient completion of essential customer service duties.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality customer service and communicate effectively with guests.
• Perform clerical duties, including operation of computers, cash registers, copiers, and handheld radios.
• Responsible for reconciling daily revenue and ensuring accuracy of cash register reports.
• Maintain working knowledge of park rules, trails, campground, and facility operations.
• Carry out daily cleaning and upkeep of the contact station, office area, and restrooms.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, holidays, and evenings.
• Must maintain reliable transportation to and from the worksite.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to deliver high-quality customer service.
• Ability to operate computers, point-of-sale systems, and cash registers.
• Knowledgeable in general office procedures.

Additional Considerations

• General knowledge of park operations and local attractions preferred.

Background Check

Employment in all Virginia State Parks positions is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.

Employment Eligibility

Selected candidates must complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. DCR participates in E-Verify.

Driver's License Requirement

A valid State Driver's License is required if operating a state or personal vehicle for agency business.

Work Requirements

Wage/seasonal positions are not eligible for benefits and are limited to 1,500 hours from May 1 to April 30.

Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Park or Federal experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TT

DCR Employees Discounts

• Free parking or admission to all Virginia State Parks.
• DCR classified, retired, and wage staff (after six months of service) are entitled to overnight facility discounts, such as:
• Free camping outside of the Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day period in sites designed for up to six people.
• Free camping Sunday night through Thursday night (excluding the night before a holiday) from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
• Fifty percent discount on cabins (up to 3 bedrooms) outside of Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, for a maximum of 14 nights. All reservations require a two-night minimum. Bunkhouses, camping cabins, and yurts are included; one-night yurt stays only receive a 25% discount.

Please see our employee discount information.