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Park Host

Website U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Job category:
Maintenance
Volunteer
Compensation: RV Site Only
Hookups: Full (FHU)
Wi-Fi: Unknown
Pets OK?: Unknown

Job Description

ADDRESS: Mobile District

DEPT: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

DATES: 5/17/2021 – 9/6/2021

DESCRIPTION

Park host volunteer couple needed to manage beach

Park host couple needed to assist with management of Harris Branch Beach. Host couple will work with two other host couples in a rotation.
DUTIES
Opening and closing the gates at opening time and closing time, respectively. -Working in gatehouse to count number of visitors, cars, determine presence of prohibited pets or alcohol, and provide water safety message. – Providing general information to the public. – Issuing annual passes based on voucher purchase at fee machine. – Ensuring that fees are paid at the fee machine. – Maintain accurate count of available parking spaces and manage traffic at the gate to avoid overcrowding. – Periodically patrol beach and park area to ensure compliance with general facility and project regulations. – Contacting park ranger or county law enforcement in event of egregious violations of regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to converse and work well with the public. – Ability to work well as part of a team. – Timeliness  – Ability to follow procedures and rules, but make safe judgment calls in the event of undefined situations. – Ability to walk average distances and manage some sloped sidewalks. – Willingness to take direction from park staff without argument.

Federal background fitness check is required prior to assuming position. You will be required to fingerprint and complete PSIP (SAM 36) form for general background check. This is due to your close interaction with the public at large and working with accountable property.

SKILLS
  • General Assistance
  • Office/Clerical
  • Public Speaking
  • Visitor Information
  • Working with People
WORK ENVIRONMENT

Primarily indoor, but with periods outdoors in the elements. You will work as a team to manage the park, but may cover for one another to take short breaks up to 30 minutes for lunch or rest. You will be exposed to the elements while outdoors, such as heat. Government vehicles will not be provided, so you will need to utilize your own vehicle for driving between the beach and gatehouse. You will work with USACE Park Ranger staff as necessary, often to assist with control of traffic at the gates. Your schedule is not set and days/times may vary to the needs of the park, but you will rotate approximately 3 days on 6 days off (unless couples leave). You will work approximately 20 total hours per week, but you should expect to go over this occasionally.

You will receive a full hook-up campsite at Doll Mountain Campground (approximately 7 minutes from Harris Branch) or Harris Branch Beach. The site will have 30/50 amp electric, water and sewer. You are required to have your own self contained camping unit, must have built in shower. No pop-up campers.

 

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