Gatekeeper - Biscuit Run

Gatekeeper - Biscuit Run
Department of Parks & Recreation
Non Benefits, Non VRS Eligible
Non-Exempt

Job Summary/ Objective:
This position will work 14 hours a week, seven days a week, including holidays. This position will open and close the gates daily, will report any damages or hazards to the park to their supervisor.

Essential Functions:

• Open park entrances at 7am
• Close park entrances at dark, which is one hour after sunset.
• Meets, greets, and assist the public with park questions and needs.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Competency: Knowledge/ Skills/Abilities:

• Some knowledge of traffic laws and regulations.
• Some knowledge of the occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions involved in equipment operations.
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods occasionally under unfavorable weather conditions.

Required Education and Experience:

• Some experience in the performance of manual labor.
• Must possess a valid Virginia driver’s license.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Work frequently requires strenuous physical tasks, including bending, stooping, lifting and carrying items weighing 20-50 pounds, with occasional lifting of times weighing over 100 pounds.
• Work environment routinely exposes employee to potential major injuries and adverse weather, with occasional exposure to hazardous substances.
• Some contact with office personnel, other staff members, vendors and park users is required.

Salary: Stipend

Deadline for Applications: Position open until filled

Remote Work:
This position is not eligible for remote work. All County staff must maintain residence within the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Albemarle County Core Values:
Albemarle County holds its employees to the highest standards in fulfilling the County’s Vision and Mission. We believe in excellence in public service through

Community: We expect diversity, equity and inclusion to be integrated into how we live our mission.

Integrity: We value our customers and co-workers by always providing honest and fair treatment.

Innovation: We embrace creativity and positive change.

Stewardship: We honor our role as stewards of the public trust by managing our natural, human, and financial resources respectfully and responsibly.

Learning: We encourage and support lifelong learning and personal and professional growth.

Virginia Values Veterans:
Albemarle County is a Certified V3 organization.

EOE/EEO:
Albemarle County is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate against any group or individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age or disability in regards to any aspect of employment policy and practice: recruitment, testing, selection, assignment, pay, conditions of work, training, leave, overtime, promotion, discipline, demotion, and separation.

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