GATE ATTENDANT

GATE ATTENDANT

Salary - 106 - $29,926.00 minimum salary.

Purpose of Classification

Performs clerical work in support of assigned park, park programs or function. Duties include greeting park guests and collecting toll money from beach users that are entering the park. Positions in this class perform routine account reconciliation and identify needed corrective actions to resolve discrepancies; answer questions; and maintain documents and records.

Essential Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Provides customer service to the general public; collects money for beach access; collects monies for general services, concession rental, daily conservation fees on a daily basis and verifies credit card transactions; summarizes details of transactions on individual ledgers; assesses cost and fees.

Opens and closes gates during morning and afternoon shifts; cleans kiosk machine ensuring they are working properly; explains to guest where pavilion and attractions are in the park.

Informs guest about the RV park and rules and/or regulations permitted within the park; keeps entrance lanes running smoothly.

Directs complaints to proper division manager; provides the public with information regarding the amenities of the parks, park hours, fees and park policies.

Checks for authorized access to park; prepares reports of daily receipts at the end of each shift; keeps booths clean

Provides assistance and information to employees, managers, vendors, citizens, local businesses, and/or and other interested parties regarding assigned park functions and amenities; serves as liaison between supervisors, vendors, and other departments in regards to the park. Explains policies and procedures.

Additional Functions

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED; supplemented by one (1) year of experience performing cash handling and/or fiscal control work; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

ADA Compliance

Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert medium physical effort in medium work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of medium weight (20-50 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motion at a keyboard or work station.

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed with exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Civil Service: This position is subject to a six (6) month probationary period prior to Civil Service eligibility. Must submit to a Civil Service Clerical Exam.

Benefits: Cameron County Offers Excellent Fringe Benefits, Including: Health and Life Insurance Protection, Sick and Annual Leave, Retirement System, and Paid Holidays. Cameron County has a mandatory direct deposit payroll program.

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