Seasonal Park Use Counter

Anoka County

  • Anoka County, MN
  • $13.00-15.50 per hour
  • Temporary
  • Part-time
  • 30 days ago
Hiring range: $13.00 to $15.50 per hour. The starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance!In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application.Position DescriptionThe Anoka County Parks mission is as a department of Anoka County, our mission is to positively impact the quality of life in Anoka County by providing parks, outdoor recreation, and leisure services for the public. Our mission encompasses the protection of the natural environment, improving the health of citizens, and supporting a strong local economy. The department has an immediate opening for Seasonal Park Use Counter who will perform various duties. Some of the critical responsibilities of this position include providing courteous and professional service to guests at all times answering questions, directing them through the facilities, and elevating any concerns as necessary.This is seasonal, non-exempt, on-site position. Interviews will take place as applications are received for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.Pay & Benefits
  • Salary: $13.00 to $15.50 per hour.
  • Professional development opportunities.
Work Location
  • This position will work throughout the various regional park and trail locations, including Bunker Hills Regional Park, Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park, Lake George Regional Park, Martin-Island- Linwood Lakes regional Park, Rum River North County Park, Riverfront Regional Park, and Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve.
  • Expected work hours are varied including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays, for 20-40 hours per week. This may include extended hours on weekends and holidays as required.
Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesThese examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Seasonal Park Use Counter.
  • Provide courteous and professional service to guests at all times answering questions, directing them through the facilities and elevating any concerns as necessary.
  • Count visitors at various regional parks and locations in all weather.
  • Create and maintain detailed and accurate daily reports.
  • Perform other duties as assigned (special event staffing, etc.).
  • Maintain a flexible schedule.
Qualifications and Requirements:Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed
  • Must be 16 years of age or older by date of hire.
  • Must have valid driver's license and vehicle available for business use.
  • Successfully pass a criminal history and driver's license background check.
  • Must be available for evening, weekend, and holiday shift work.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to organize detailed and accurate record keeping.
  • Basic math and written documentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
  • Take direction and complete assigned tasks.
  • Travel to various park and trail locations.
  • Strong communication.
Physical Demands and Work Conditions
  • Indoor and outdoor county worksites in all weather conditions depending on assignment.
  • Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades and brightness.
  • Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds.
  • Assignments require several hours of varied physical activity in addition to viewing a computer screen, sitting at a desk, or walking/standing.
  • Physical activity may include repeated bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, prolonged walking on sloped or uneven terrain, and handling/carrying equipment.
  • Cognitive abilities required include problem solving, prioritization of tasks, short- and long-term memory, interpreting and understanding written documents, and general mathematical skills.
  • Regular lifting of 0-25 lbs.
  • Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment depending on assignment.
  • Travel between work sites will be required driving a personal vehicle.
  • Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Selection ProcessIt is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.Pre-employment RequirementsAnoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.About Anoka CountyAs the fourth largest county in Minnesota, we depend on the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. We offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences who can come together for the single purpose of serving Anoka County's 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County! Hear from other Anoka County employees .Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity EmploymentAnoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit:

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