Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $20.80
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Vacations
Sick Time
personal holidays
Retirement Plan
Employee health and wellness clinic
Employee assistance program
Job Description
Travis County is a dynamic government entity committed to delivering exceptional services and maintaining the natural beauty and recreational resources of the region. Known for its sustainable environmental practices and dedication to public service, Travis County manages numerous parks, recreational facilities, and natural resource programs that enrich the lives of its residents and visitors. The Parks Division within the Transportation and Natural Resources Department (TNR) oversees the operations and maintenance of County parks, ensuring they remain safe, accessible, and enjoyable for all. Travis County values diversity, innovation, and a collaborative work environment, striving to support its employees through comprehensive benefits... Show More
Job Requirements
- High School diploma or G.E.D.
- One year of park, cash handling or customer service experience
- Valid Texas Driver's License for some positions
- Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred
- First Aid, CPR or Emergency Medical Technician certification preferred
- Ability to lift and carry 20-50 pounds
- Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays
- Ability to work outside in extreme temperatures and walk on rough terrain
- Ability to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodations
- Reliable transportation to and from assigned work locations
- Criminal, driving, education, and employment background checks required
Job Qualifications
- High School diploma or G.E.D.
- One year of park, cash handling or customer service experience
- Knowledge of customer service
- Knowledge of county parks locations and facilities
- Knowledge of policies, practices, procedures and terminology of assigned function
- Knowledge of Travis County Park rules and procedures on standard operations
- Skill in providing quality customer service
- Skill in resolving conflicts
- Skill in dealing with a wide variety of situations using sound judgement
- Skill in problem solving and decision making
- Skill in time management
- Strong interpersonal communication
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Ability to organize, plan and prioritize
- Ability to perform multiple tasks
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing using tact and courtesy
- Ability to resolve user group disputes
- Ability to be self-directed, self-motivated and work independently and as a team member
- Ability to perform multitasking with frequent interruptions
- Ability to learn and accurately disseminate park information, rules and regulations
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with the public and colleagues
Job Duties
- Provide visitors and other customers with accurate information regarding parks and parks rules
- Provide customer service functions and foster positive public relations
- Patrol and monitor visitor activity within parks, assisting in enforcing park rules and regulations
- Collect gate receipts, distribute permits and accurately record and safeguard park fees
- Participate in park interpretive tours and programs
- Perform traffic control within assigned park as needed
- Assist with light maintenance duties including restroom checks, litter control, and facility clean up
- Open or assist with opening and closing the parks
- Serve as a team member or independent worker on a variety of park projects or assignments
- Assist with medical emergencies and rescues
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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