Black Warrior& Tombigbee Lakes/Holt Lake-Gatehouse Attendant/Burchfield Branch Park
Website U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Job Description
CAMPGROUND: Gatehouse Attendant/Burchfield Branch Park
DEPT: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
AVAILABILITY: 1/15/2020–1/15/2021
RV INFORMATION: For your 20 to 25 hours of work per week, we provide a campsite with water, electric, and sewer hookups free of charge; we also provide volunteer shirts and training for all new volunteers.
DESCRIPTION
Volunteer Activities• Other • Visitor Information • Fish/Wildlife DescriptionGatehouse Attendant/Burchfield Branch Park: Gates: This Position is Year Round 2020 Volunteer Duties: Burchfield Branch Park is a quiet and secluded, yet accessible, park on the south bank of Holt Lake, near Lock 17 of the Black Warrior River. The park offers shaded camping year-round as well as a swim beach, picnicking, fishing, a boat launch, and playgrounds for all user groups to recreate. Visitor assistance, remain friendly and accommodating at all times. Monitor activities in the park with respect to violation of park regulations and notify ranger staff or county police of any problems if warranted. Assist with recycling program and special projects lead by Park Rangers. Hosts are required to work Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday every other week (if two gatehouse attendants are present) or every week (if one gatehouse attendant is present). Open gates at 7:00 am and close gates at 10:00 pm. Gates must be opened for all emergencies. Gatehouse hours: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Gatehouse hours are subject to change. Hosts will be required to operate ORMS software, make reservations, check in campers, collect fees, and issue various passes, post campsite and shelter reservations, and answer telephone during shift. Special Skills: Cash handling experience, customer service experience, work in a park or campground–not all required, but all remain a plus. Attentive, friendly, and accommodating. Portray a positive image of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Training will be provided. Work will be performed according to safety guidelines provided by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. A criminal background check is required. (Updated 12/31/2019) HOUSING & AMENITIESType: Trailer/RV PadsDescription: For your 20 to 25 hours of work per week, we provide a campsite with water, electric, and sewer hookups free of charge; we also provide volunteer shirts and training for all new volunteers.