Cape Henlopen State Park Multiple Positions

Cape Henlopen's beaches attract thousands of visitors who enjoy everything from ocean swimming, boating, fishing, and kayaking to clamming, paddle-boarding and wind-surfing. But Cape Henlopen offers more than just the ocean and bays.  A wide selection of activities and programs for children and adults are led by Seaside Nature Center staff each week.

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A variety of seasonal park positions are available at Cape Henlopen State Park, which may include the following:

Campground Registrar/Store Attendants: responsible for all aspects of camp registration, database management, and camp store operations.

Custodial/Grounds: responsible for the custodial cleaning of bathrooms, facilities, and offices, along with the maintenance of grounds, facilities, and equipment in the park.

Facility Coordinator - responsible for the overall management and operation of the youth facilities, weddings, special events, and seasonal staff housing.

Work is performed indoors and outdoors, weekends, evenings and holidays as scheduled to meet facility needs.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• May collect appropriate rental fees.
• May register campers into computer database and generate reports as needed.
• Show facilities to potential clients, repairmen; conduct check in and check out procedures.
• Schedule groups for the Youth Camps, Primitive Camp, and staff dorm as well as facilitate sites, and follow up with appropriate paperwork.
• May assist with maintenance and rental equipment.
• Provide excellent customer service and park information to visitors.
• Must be able to demonstrate responsibility, dependability and good communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Duties will vary for each position.
• Other duties as assigned.

Please attach a resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how your education, training and/or experience meets each job requirement including employer, experience/responsibilities and dates (month/year) of employment/training.

Applicants for all positions must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

Campground Registrar/Store Attendants/Office Staff

1. Six months customer service experience.
2. Six months experience in cash handling and writing receipts.
3. Six months experience in standard computer software programs for word processing, spreadsheets or databases.

Maintenance – Custodial/Grounds

1. Must be at least 18 years of age.
2. Experience using landscaping equipment and hand or power tools. (Grounds only)
3. Possession of a valid driver’s license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving. 

Facility Coordinator

1. Six months experience in interpreting rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
2. Six months experience in office operations and functions.
3. Six months experience in cash handling or writing receipts.
4. Six months experience using Microsoft Office Programs including Outlook, Excel, and Publisher.

This posting may be closed on or before 8/15/2021 upon filling the vacant position(s).

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.  DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1 B Visas.

Criminal background check:  A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.  The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire. 

As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

The application and resume are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the resume to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at www.delawarestatejobs.com

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.  The State of Delaware – An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.