Temporary Seasonal Employee 2026 - Lake Pueblo State Park

Temporary Seasonal Employee 2026 - Lake Pueblo State Park

Salary: $17.00 Hourly Location: Pueblo, CO Job Type: Temporary (9 months or less) Job Number: 2026TEMP- PMA113 Department: Department of Natural Resources Division: Colorado Parks & Wildlife Opening Date: January 16, 2026 Closing Date: Continuous FLSA: Determined by Position Primary Physical Work Address: 640 Pueblo Reservoir Rd., Pueblo, CO

Job Description:

Temporary Seasonal Employee 2026 - Lake Pueblo State Park is a customer service-based position that involves working in a visitor center or gate entrance, greeting visitors, or may be assigned to work in the field in specialized duties. Daily interaction with park visitors requires effective communication and public relations skills.

Responsibilities:

• Staff the park entrance station and/or the visitor center.
• Provide information and assistance to visitors (distributes maps/brochures, orients visitors to park facilities and amenities, promotes education programs, educates on State Park regulations, etc.).
• Provide information to the boating and non-boating public.
• Sell parks passes, permits, books, maps, clothing, firewood, and other novelties.
• May sell gift certificates, search and rescue cards, boat registrations, OHV registrations, and snowmobile registrations, fishing and hunting licenses.
• Operate a cash register.
• Answering of telephones and transferring/taking messages.
• Photo-copying and filing.
• Collects revenue, completes shift report, and balances shift box at end of each shift.
• May prepare campground reservations forms and documents.
• May document and report visitor complaints.
• Cleaning and light maintenance duties of interior and exterior of gates, visitor center, and/or offices, including litter pick up.
• May assist with special events or programs within the park.
• Other duties as assigned.

AQUATIC NUISANCE SPECIES (ANS) INSPECTOR:

A customer service-based position that involves inspecting for invasive Zebra/Quagga Mussels, Milfoil, or other plant species on boats and personal watercraft at an inspection point on the park. This is an important position for the protection of natural resources from non-native species that threaten wildlife, drinking water/irrigation, and all water-related outdoor recreation in the State of Colorado.

Responsibilities:

• Staff the park ANS (aquatic nuisance species) inspection station.
• Conduct physical boat inspections and boater interviews.
• Provide information and assistance to the boating public (distributes brochures, promotes ANS education, educates about State Park regulations, etc.).
• Cleaning and light maintenance duties of interior and exterior of ANS inspection areas, including maintenance of facilities and grounds.
• Accurate counting and recording of all boat inspections, either written or by phone application software.
• Training in boat inspection methods will be provided.
• May document and report visitor complaints.
• Other duties as assigned.

PARK MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN:

Responsible for all general park maintenance and cleaning of public facilities, including: restrooms, showers, vault toilets, campsites, picnic areas, trails, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Operates and performs routine maintenance on State-owned vehicles and equipment.
• Assures quality customer service and facility maintenance, repair, and cleanliness.
• Provides information and assistance to visitors.
• May assist with carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electrical work, and transporting materials and supplies.
• Must be willing to work outside during inclement weather (heat, wind, rain).
• Be able to lift 50-75 pounds repeatedly during the course of a single workday.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REVENUE LEAD:

A customer service-based position that involves greeting visitors, selling parks passes, answering phones, counting cash receipts, and providing information to the public.

Responsibilities:

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Understands and follows Park regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Applies excellent customer service, cash handling, and supervisory skills.
• Trains and supervises entrance station attendants.
• Maintains entrance station attendants working files.
• Prepares cash change funds and shift box pass inventories.
• Assist Revenue Manager with cash and pass inventory audits.
• Reconciles attendant time sheets, shift reports, and bank deposits.
• Monitors entrance stations for cleanliness, working supplies, and brochures.
• Assist with collection of self-service and shower revenue.
• Coordinates Group Picnic process including check-in/check-out.
• Maintains assigned vehicle as needed.
• Keeps visitors and staff informed of events, schedule changes, and notices.
• Revenue report data entry.
• Collect revenue, complete shift report, and balance shift box at end of each shift.
• Provide information and assistance to park visitors (distributes maps/brochures, orients visitors to park amenities, promotes education programs, etc.).
• May receive and pass along visitor complaints.
• May assist with special events or programs within the park.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights:

• Must have a valid Colorado drivers license or reliable transportation.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and varying shifts.
• Previous experience handling money and working with the public.
• Computer experience (Microsoft Word, Excel, Point of Sale) is highly recommended and helpful.
• May need to undergo a criminal background investigation.
• Hours: 40 hours per week, nights, holidays, and weekends required.
• Possess strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work with little supervision.
• May be required to work the entrance station for an 8-hour shift and take lunch at the station.

Physical Requirements:

These positions will perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stopping, and handling of materials. Possibly standing for 8 hours straight on overly busy days.

Work Context:

In addition to work activities, below is a list of means and manner of conducting duties in this position:

• Radio Communication - Radio communication is also a primary means of communication for these positions and used daily.
• The park will provide uniform shirts and hats. The employee will be required to purchase limited uniform items at their own expense.

Supplemental Information:

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation:

The Department of Natural Resources is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.

E-Verify Employer:

The Department of Natural Resources participates in E-Verify in accordance with the programs Right to Work for all newly-hired employees. Employees are queried through the electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify identity and employment eligibility.

Toll-Free Applicant Support:

If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g., uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV at 855-524-5627, Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time).

Application Instructions:

To apply, please submit only your application (without attachments such as resumes or cover letters) to https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

Why Apply:

Please describe why you are interested in working for Colorado Parks & Wildlife.

Application Requirements:

Do you currently possess a valid drivers license or have reliable transportation? Yes No

Work Experience:

Please select which areas of experience your work history includes:

• Customer Service
• Cash handling
• MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Google Application Suite (Gmail, Drive, Sheets, etc.)

Availability:

Are you willing and able to work weekends, holidays, and varying shifts? Yes No

Background Check:

Please confirm your understanding that a comprehensive background check may be required for placement into this position. I understand and accept these terms

Student Status:

Are you a student or have you graduated within the past 3 years? Yes No

Position Selection:

Which position are you applying for?

• AQUATIC NUISANCE SPECIES (ANS) INSPECTOR
• VISITOR SERVICES TECHNICIAN
• PARK MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
• REVEN