Conservation Concession Staff - Seasonal

Summary

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 
The following duties are typical for this position.  These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.  Other duties may be required and assigned.  Position runs from Memorial Day weekend unit Labor Day weekend.  

• Sell merchandise from concession stand, take and coordinate rentals of paddle boats, kayaks, and other recreation rental equipment.         
• Provide instruction on proper use of rental equipment.  
• Keep accurate records on sales transactions.  
• Provide customer service to beach visitors and watch for rules violation.  
• Keep beach area picked up and free of trash.    
• Performs other related tasks as required.

Essential Functions

Minimum Education and Experience Required to Perform Essential Functions: 
Experience with cash registered operation, sales experience, and water activities preferred.  Ability to communicate effectively with park visitors.  Minimum 18 years of age.  Must pass drug test, physical screening questionnaire and background check after offer of hire.

Mental and Physical Competencies Required to Perform Essential Functions:

Language Ability
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the County.  Ability to read and understand legal descriptions, policies, and procedures.  Able by voice communications to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw or interpret graphs.  Knowledge of basic principles.  Knowledge of legislative requirements.  Knowledge of County procedures.

Cognitive Demands
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.  Ability to set priorities regarding assignments and follow through to completion; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.

Equipment Used
Ability to use cash register, credit card machine, complete inventory, and keep accurate sales records.    

Qualifications
Possession of a current valid driver's license. Ability to occasionally lift 50 pounds may be exposed to varies types of weather conditions.  

Essential Knowledge, Experience, and Ability

ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THE APPLICATION OTHERWISE THE APPLICATION WILL NOT BE FORWARDED.    A completed County Application form are required.  DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS SHALL BE:  This position is open until filled.  Woodbury County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer. 

Essential Education, Certification, and/or Licenses

Special Requirements:  Reliable transportation to work required.  Ability to work weekends and holidays.  Ability to successfully complete all pre-employment requirements.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.