The Linn County Conservation Department has temporary (full-time) openings available for the 2009 warm recreation season. Positions are available in a variety of locations throughout the county. A Linn County Employment Application (available below) should be downloaded and filled out completely. Applications are accepted at any time – DEADLINE for Applications is Friday, February 20, 2009. Interviews with selected individuals will be conducted in mid-February 2009. Completed applications should be mailed to: Linn County Conservation, 1890 County Home Road, Marion, IA  52302.

Rates of pay and a brief overview of duties are as follows:

PARK ATTENDANT – $10.00/hour – 7 positions available Duties include: Campground management; registering campers; some rule enforcement; interaction with park visitors; cleaning facilities; mowing; trail patrol and fee collection; and other general park maintenance activities & duties as assigned. Must pass a County physical examination which includes a drug test after offer of hire. Non-standard work week – weekends and holidays may be required.

WATERCRAFT CONCESSION MANAGER – $10.00/hr. 2 positions available  Duties include: Coordination and management of canoe and paddleboat concession and canoe trip operation; maintenance of equipment, facilities and vehicles; interaction with park visitors as a park information center; special commercial driver’s license required prior to start of season. Must pass a County physical examination - which includes a drug test after offer of hire, with random testing as determined by the County. Non-standard work week – weekend and holiday work required.

NATURAL RESOURCE AIDE - $9.00/hour – 12 positions available  Duties include: General park maintenance activities such as mowing, facility and area clean-up, painting, etc.; interaction with park visitors; maintenance of park facilities and minor equipment maintenance; and other duties as assigned. Must pass a County physical examination which includes a drug test after offer of hire. Non-standard work week – weekends and holidays may be required.