Gate Attendant (RETURNING staff for the 2026 season) bei East Bay Regional Park District, CA
East Bay Regional Park District, CA · Del Valle, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Junior
- Optionales Büro in Del Valle
About the Department
Be sure to update your application information and answer all the supplemental questions thoroughly. Please note that if you previously worked in a hybrid role as a Gate Attendant/Student Laborer, you will have to apply for these positions separately to be considered for both. We are not hiring candidates in hybrid or dual roles for the upcoming 2026 season.
We Are Looking for People Who:
- Enjoy working outdoors;
- Like to interact with the public on a daily basis;
- Have a strong work ethic and take initiative;
- Want to work in a fast-paced, team setting.
Vacancy Situation: These are seasonal positions, paid by the hour, typically not lasting more than six months in duration. Work schedules may be full-time or part-time depending on the needs of the park. Parks with an early need for part-time and weekend work will be making job offers as their vacancies become open. Candidates interested in this opportunity are encouraged to apply as early as possible as this is the only opportunity to apply for this position as a returning Gate Attendant.
Potential Work Locations:
- Unit 1: Del Valle (Livermore, CA); Sunol/Ohlone (Sunol, CA); Shadow Cliffs (Pleasanton, CA)
- Unit 2: Ardenwood (Fremont, CA); Coyote Hills (Fremont, CA); Cull Canyon (Castro Valley, CA); Don Castro (Hayward, CA); Garin (Hayward, CA); Quarry Lakes (Fremont, CA)
- Unit 3: Anthony Chabot Regional Park (Castro Valley, CA); Lake Chabot (Castro Valley, CA); Roberts (Oakland, CA); Temescal (Oakland, CA)
- Unit 4: Point Pinole (Richmond, CA)
- Unit 5: Kennedy Grove (El Sobrante, CA); Tilden (Berkeley, CA);
- Unit 6: Briones (Lafayette, CA); Diablo Foothills (Walnut Creek, CA)
- Unit 7: Contra Loma (Antioch, CA); Black Diamond (Antioch, CA)
Our Values:
- Respect: We honor each other, the park users we serve, and the land we steward.
- Resilience: We creatively adapt to change. We address challenges with empathy, perspective, and determination.
- Relationships: Our greatest strength lies in the trust, accountability, and teamwork we cultivate with our colleagues, partners, and the public we serve.
- Responsiveness: We communicate openly, honestly, and reliably.
- Transparency: We hold the public's trust through meaningful stakeholder engagement and unfettered access to timely and reliable information on decisions and performance.
Position Duties
Minimum Qualifications
Age:15 ½ or older at the time of appointment.
Experience: None.
Other: Bilingual or multi-lingual skills are highly desirable. Administrative and cash handling skills are highly desirable.
Conditions of Employment:
Must pass a Level 1 background check.
Required to wear a Park District uniform.
May be required to work unusual hours, weekends, and holidays.
May be required to work alone in the kiosk for extended periods of time between visitors and/or in inclement weather.
Gate Attendants are required to work 1 season with a minimum of 350 hours before progressing to the next pay step.
Gate Attendants have limited rights under Local 2428, American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME), AFL-CIO.
Other Qualifications
Knowledge of: park rules and regulations; cash handling procedures; park amenities including trails; basic math skills; how to operate automated cash drawer and other electronic equipment including phone and communications radio; excellent customer service principles; verbal communication skills and competent mathematical skills.
Ability to: conduct monetary transactions in a variety of forms (cash, credit, electronic); handle cash, count correct change, record transactions; learn to operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications; follow directions; remain calm under pressure; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work at all levels, including a culturally diverse general public, with a focus on quality service to internal staff and external customers.
Application materials for these positions consist of two (2) required parts:
- A current East Bay Regional Park District application submitted online; and
- Completed supplemental questions.
Applications are accepted online only. Our online application system is provided by NeoGov. If you encounter problems while applying online, please contact NeoGov Help Desk toll-free at (855) 524-5627.
Selection Process: Application materials for all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed by a screening panel to select the best qualified for testing and/or interview. Candidates whose qualifications best match District needs will be invited to participate in the examination process, consisting of a 15-minute online math/cash-handling test (new Gate Attendants only). Human Resources will establish a hiring list as a result of this exam and candidates on the list are eligible for referral to the hiring supervisors for interviews and possible selection. Possession of minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to test and/or interview. Pursuant to the Federal Immigration and Reform Act of 1986, all applicants who are hired will be required to provide proof of identity and appropriate work authorization documents prior to commencement of employment.
Background Check: The individuals chosen for hire must be able to pass a criminal background check prior to employment.
Special Testing Arrangements: If you require special arrangements due to a verified disability or medical condition, please contact the Human Resources Department at 510-544-2154.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
