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Job Description for Baxter Park Gatehouse Attendant

JOB CODE: 9422
PAY RANGE: 9
SALARY: Hourly $9.97/ Bi-weekly $797.40 (Effective July 1, 2006)
Value of State-Paid Health and Dental Insurance: $310.74 bi-weekly.
Value of State's Share of Employee Retirement: 18.54% of base pay.

Scope of Work

This is clerical work in the operation of a park gatehouse facility under the supervision of a Baxter Park Ranger I. This position must make reservations, monitor radio traffic, explain rules and regulations to Park visitors pertaining to Park use, points of interest and Park facilities. This position requires dealing directly with the general public, employees in this position must be capable of exercising tact and maintaining good public relations with Park users under all circumstances.

Typical Duties

• Registers vehicles and persons coming into or through the Park Gates.
• Greets tourists, gives information pertaining to facilities available in Baxter State Park, such as: trails, climbing times, weather conditions, fire conditions, camping and fishing areas, swimming areas, safety practices, and other Park features in order to provide advice and other information when requested.
• Collects fees for the use of Park facilities from the public.
• Records ticket book receipts to keep track of people and to collect statistical information and prepare statistical reports.
• Records money collected and prepares appropriate reports to verify money collected.
• Writes reservations for guests who come to the gate without them.
• Operates two-way radio to maintain contact with other Park personnel.
• Checks with ticket books to help Park Rangers locate persons according to intended destination in order to assure safe return of people from the Park.
• Provide minor maintenance and repair to Park facilities.
  

Required Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the public.
• Knowledge of basic clerical procedures such as collecting fees, keeping records, making reservations and answering questions.
• Knowledge of basic computations.
• Knowledge of Park trails, distances to Park facilities, camping areas and the reservation system.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to operate a two-way radio.
• Ability to recognize emergencies and report them.
  

Minimum Qualifications

One year of training, education or experience in camping, backpacking; AND six months to one year of experience working directly with the public.

Housing Information

Housing consisting of a primitive log cabin which is provided at no cost to the employee, which will be shared with other employees, staff and occasional volunteers, and which may or may not be at the actual work site. The employee furnishes his/her own food and propane. (Propane available through the Park.)

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The State of Maine does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities in the provision of services, programs, activities, or in employment. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), any qualified individual with a disability is eligible to participate in or benefit from any service, program or activity provided by the State, or any of its departments or divisions. Likewise, the ADA requires equal employment opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Minorities encouraged to apply. Baxter State Park is an equal opportunity employer.

Send your application to:
Baxter State Park
Attn: Human Resources
64 Balsam Drive
Millinocket, ME 04462
(207)723-9616