Campground Host

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• Greet visitors professionally and courteously and assists with campground site location if required.
• Assist visitors in complying with campground rules and regulations by correctly answering questions.
• Provide a variety of park information to visitors through person-to-person contact to include; park rules involving camping and food storage, safety issues concerning visitation in bear country, backcountry camping, hiking, fishing, National Park and Concession facilities, Interpretive Programs, road conditions, park natural resources and points of interest.
• Assists staff with campground operations involving the National Park Reservation Service Program and visitors at first come first serve campgrounds with the correct payment of recreational fees but does not accept or handle fee payment transactions.
• Receive and assist in the delivery of emergency messages for visitors.
• Keep supervisor and Protection Rangers informed of any potential law enforcement problems or wildlife safety issues, but will take no direct action involving complex situations, disturbances or violation of regulations.
• Assist in staffing Campground Ranger Stations; perform minor campground maintenance duties; compile occupancy and use reports & visitor contact logs; complete and submit Wildlife Sighting Reports obtained from visitors or personal observation.
• Works safely and complies with the park’s Safety and Health Program and is concerned with the safety of park visitors.
• Campground Hosts are required to wear the Volunteer uniform as approved for Shenandoah National Park.
• Assist in protecting and managing the cultural and natural resources