Vacancy Announcement

Administrative Assistant (Temporary)
ND Parks & Recreation

Location: Lewis & Clark State Park (Epping, ND - Near Williston); Cross Ranch State Park (Center, ND)
Salary: Starting at $8 per hour
Closing Date: April 1, 2012 or Until Filled
Position Number: 750-9001
Requisition Number: None
Status: Temporary, Seasonal
Type of Recruitment: Internal/External
Date Posted to Web: January 31, 2012

Minimum Qualifications:

Able to clearly communicate and dispense information to park visitors in person or by telephone.
Able to use cash register, copier, and various office equipment
Able to operate computer with working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Able to clearly communicate instructions, directions, and information to staff and general public.
Able to train, supervise, and evaluate subordinate staff.
Able to work with vendors in organizing events/activities.
Able to order necessary inventories.
Requires adequate math knowledge to accurately perform routine daily functions to include balancing and recording daily sales receipts.
Require valid driver’s license with ability to operate motor vehicles.

Application Procedures:

Please include a brief summary of work experience and submit with state application form #10950. Applicants claiming veteran preference must submit Form DD214 with the completed application and those applicants needing accommodation with the application and/or interview process should call ND Parks & Recreation at (701) 328-5357 or the North Dakota Job Service TDD 1-800-438-2513.

An application must be sent to each park in which you are requesting consideration for employment. Please call the State Parks and Recreation Department for specific addresses (701) 328-5357 or visit our web site at www.parkrec.nd.gov

Summary of Work:

Responsible to the park manager for coordination and/or administration of the operations of park entrance, park concessions and visitor centers. May be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. May supervise other temporary employees.

Responsible for the daily inventory of passes and permits, and for the daily park accounting of cash receipts and deposits including verifications and required revenue reports.
May supervise and/or participate in responsibilities related to visitor information, reservations, pass and permit sales, park rental contracts, and park concession operations. Maintains park concession inventories for the park.
Communicate with the park manager on visitor concerns, suggestions and comments of park visitor services.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The state of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, genetics, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services, and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.