State Parks - Sky Meadows State Park - Contact Ranger - Open Until Filled

Virginia State Parks; State Center (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking and admission to Virginia

Overnight stay discounts for staff

Job summary

Sky Meadows State Park is accepting applications for a Contact Ranger. You will provide information to park visitors, operate the Visitor Center and Contact Station, and assist with entrances, fees, and orientations.

Role requires friendly public interaction and ability to perform basic money handling. Shifts include weekends/holidays; background checks and E-Verify compliance apply.

Qualifications

• Ability to meet and work well with the public.
• Must be able to perform simple math and handle money.
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide the first point of contact at the park's Visitor Center and Contact Station.
• Collect entrance fees and orient visitors to park points of interest.
• Operate the cash register and assist guests with camping reservations.

Skills

Public interaction

Math & cash handling

Weekend availability

Tools

Cash register

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 & Office Specialist I

Contact Ranger

Open Until Filled

State Parks - Sky Meadows State Park

Hourly Rate: $13.55

Join Our Team at the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation!

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is hiring! Join us in preserving what people care about most - access to the outdoors, natural habitats, open spaces, clean water, and safe infrastructure.

Sky Meadows State Park is accepting applications for a Contact Ranger position.

Job Summary

Provide the first point of contact as you connect the park's visitors to the natural and historic treasures of Sky Meadows State Park. Contact rangers will operate the park's Visitor Center and Contact Station, including collecting entrance fees, registering campers, providing information on and orientation to the park, its facilities, and programming.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides information regarding state park services and other local attractions.
• Provides coverage at the park Contact Station and Visitor Center
• Collects appropriate fees and orients visitors to park points of interest.
• Provides accurate and detailed information about park fees, directions, annual passes, trail information, park educational programs, and local area information.
• Operates cash register and conducts retail sales.
• Assists guests with camping reservations.
• Keep all areas of the office/contact station cleaned, organized, and stocked with supplies and brochures.
• Work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to meet/work well with the public.
• Must be able to perform simple math and handle money.
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.

Additional Considerations

• Previous experience in customer service
• General knowledge of park operations and local attractions.
• General knowledge of office and computer operations.
• Willing to assist in interpretive and outreach programs.

Special Instructions

• 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.

Explore Virginia State Parks - On Us!

As a DCR employee, you'll enjoy exclusive access to the natural beauty and outdoor experiences that make Virginia's State Parks extraordinary - with free admission, special discounts, and perks that make every visit memorable.

Employee Benefits Include

• Free parking and admission to all Virginia State Parks.
• Overnight stay discounts for DCR classified, retired, and wage staff (after six months of service):
• Free camping outside the Memorial Day to Labor Day season for sites accommodating up to six people.
• Free Sunday-Thursday camping (excluding the night before holidays) during the Memorial Day-Labor Day period.
• 50% off cabins (up to three bedrooms) outside the Memorial Day-Labor Day season for up to 14 nights. Two nights minimum required. Bunkhouses, camping cabins, and yurts are included; one-night yurt stays receive a 25% discount.

Join us and make Virginia's great outdoors part of your life - it's one of the many ways we show our appreciation for the people who make DCR's mission possible!