Gatehouse Worker - Catawba Bend

Catawba Bend Preserve Gatehouse Worker

York County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape is home to family-friendly towns/cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. We are excited that you want to join our team and recognize that our employees are the foundation for our success.

Mission Statement - York County provides quality public services in an open, efficient, and responsive manner.

Vision Statement - York County provides an environment where all citizens and businesses can thrive and succeed.

Core Values - Excellence through Professionalism

• Respect - respect builds bridges, not silos. How we live it? Golden rule - treat others as you want to be treated.
• Dedicated - strong work ethic. How we live it? Persistence, reliability and commitment to do your best.
• Integrity - do the right thing instead of what is convenient. How we live it? Displaying strong moral principles.
• Knowledgeable - ready and able. How we live it? Having the right competencies necessary for achievement.
• Friendly - service with a smile. How we live it? Being respectful, pleasant and helpful to ALL.

The mission of Catawba Bend Preserve is to provide a nature-based, outdoor recreation preserve connecting visitors to activities and programs that celebrate the native landscapes and ecosystems of York County. Nearly 1,700 acres of the project site has been placed under a conservation easement, protecting the land's natural resources, and limiting development.

About Our Opportunity

We invite you to join our team as a part-time, non-exempt Gatehouse Worker with our Parks Department at Catawba Bend Preserve. The purpose of this position is to greet and welcome visitors to the park, collect entrance fees from individuals entering the park; to provide quality information, customer service and assistance to all park visitors. The ideal candidate will provide a positive, professional, and welcoming experience to park guest.

Projected Salary Range/Pay Grade 107: $16.78 - $20.14 per hour. Salary is determined based on qualifications.

Work Schedule: 24 hours weekly. Due to the nature of the park operation and operating hours, this WILL require holiday and weekend shifts.

• Create a friendly and welcoming first impression to all park visitors and guests and leave a positive lasting impression.
• Monitors the Park gatehouse for approaching park guests and collects entrance fees; collects payments for shelter rentals; and collects annual pass sales and completes documentation.
• Professionally and courteously explains park rules and regulations and provides requested information to park guests.
• Prepares required records, reports, and correspondence.
• Performs general clerical duties as required, including but not limited to answering the telephone, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, copying and filing documents, maintaining supply inventory, etc.; monitors and maintains gatehouse and work environment for cleanliness.
• Attends training, meetings, etc. as appropriate to maintain or enhance job knowledge and skills.
• May perform park store duties (e.g., sale of goods, cashier duties, and stocking duties) as needed.
• Assists with camper check-in / check-out duties.
• Performs related work as assigned.

About You

Education and Experience:

• Minimum age requirement: 16 years old due to job duties and operational requirements.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.

Physical Demands / Work Environment / Disclaimer

Physical Demands: Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing for extended periods and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.
• Interface/interact with park guests for potentially extended periods

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment): Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

• Involves routine and frequent exposure to:
  • Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
  • Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.
  • Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.
  • Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.

Americans with Disabilities Compliance Act:

York County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Standard Clauses: May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.