Join our Lake Team at a premier outdoor park. Lake Wheeler Park has 650 acres of waterway with a variety of site amenities. Waterfront access to motorized and nonamortized boats including as well as land-based activities. Park amenities include picnic shelters, playground, indoor and outdoor rental facilities. Recreational Fishing is available year-round from the banks of Simpkins Pond and fishing piers on Lake Wheeler. 
 
Lake Wheeler Park Operations Specialist is responsible for assisting park management with day-to-day park services and lake programs. Includes opportunity to work with and lead part time waterfront staff. Responsibilities include performing opening and closing of park and waterfront facilities, maintaining safe and clean park grounds, performing park patrols on water and land, conducting regular safety checks, providing team support to maintain park facilities. This position typically works 1 to 3 shifts per week. Successful candidates have availability to work evenings, weekends, or both.
 

• Oversees the opening and closing of Park Facilities. 
• Engage with patrons and help create a welcoming environment. 
• Monitor the park and facilities for the safety and comfort of visitors. 
• Assist visitors with registration software, properly collecting fees in accordance with cash handling policies and procedures. 
• Communicate with two-way radio system with staff throughout the park. 
• Knowledge, understanding and ability to educate the public on park policies. 
• Issues and maintains inventory of various outdoor equipment including program supplies for fishing. 
• Set up and clean rental facilities before and after use.
• Operate various City vehicles (1/2 to 1 ton truck, motorboat, park utility vehicle, self-propelled boats, mountain bike) to perform job duties. 
• Complete additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge: 

• Risk management practice in outdoor recreation venues 
• The values and principals of outdoor recreation and environmental education
• Proper techniques, rules, and etiquette for various outdoor recreational and environmental educational activities

Skills:

• Enthusiasm in working with diverse populations. 
• Confident in dealing with conflict resolution.
• Work as a team member promoting a shared vision and positive workplace culture.

 
Abilities:

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• Current valid Driver’s License or able to obtain City of Raleigh Drivers Permit 
• Must be able to lift 45 lbs. independently. 
• Applicant must be able to hike one mile on uneven terrain with pack or first aid kit.
• Required to obtain and maintain a First Aid and CPR certification.

Requirements:

• Candidates must pass criminal background check and controlled substance test to be considered for the position. 
• Complete North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Boating Education Course. 
• Successfully complete required city trainings within 60 days of hire. 

Employees in regular, recurring positions that require 1,000 scheduled work hours or more per year, whether these positions are full-time or part-time, are required to participate in LGERS. N.C. state laws require both the City of Raleigh and the participating employee to contribute to LGERS. Employees are required to contribute 6% of their total annual earnings on a pre-tax basis; LGERS establishes local government rates each year for City contributions. This position is LGERS eligible.