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SPECIFIC POSITION WORK STATEMENT FOR

W. KERR SCOTT RESERVOIR

FORT HAMBY PARK ATTENDANTS

FORT HAMBY-1

I. Definitions:

1. Park Attendants and Contractor are used interchangeably. Once the bid has been awarded and all information is received, the individuals are contractors for the United States government. The working title is Park Attendant.

2. U. S. Army Corps of Engineers – abbreviated as USACE. Employing agency involved in these contracts.

3. Contract: Legal binding document between private citizen and U.S. government.

II. NUMBER OF CONTRACT POSITIONS: This Job Description Sheet is for the “Fort

Hamby 1” park attendant contract for Fort Hamby Park. This contract is for approximately 7 months. The attendants will work a “4-days-on-4-days-off” rotational schedule throughout the contract period.

III. Fort Hamby-1: Park Attendant for Fort Hamby Park Area Dates: 15 April to 11 October 2019 (Required Training is 11-12 April) Total Number of Working Days: 94 (including training dates)

IV. PARK DESCRIPTION: Fort Hamby Park is located on W. Kerr Scott Reservoir, 6.5 miles west of Wilkesboro, NC at the end of South Recreation Road in Wilkes County.

The area contains a swim beach, 32 campsites, 2 bathhouses, a boat ramp, a large amphitheater, 1 group camp area, a playground and 3 reservable picnic shelters which will be reserved by the park attendants. It is located approximately 8 miles from the Visitor Assistance Center. Park rangers and Wilkes County Deputies routinely patrol the areas. Routine patrol of the park is approximately 3 miles.

V. HOURS OF WORK: The park attendants will work a “4 day on 4 day off” schedule.

The operating hours are as follows: Sunday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 pm. Friday and Saturday. One person of the two-person team may alternate hours of duty. Park attendant shall remain on duty at their host site during their 4-day duty schedule for emergencies and to allow access into the park. Please refer to the calendars of actual days to be worked.

VI. TRAINING & ORIENTATION: The 2-day training session is required prior to beginning work. Training days are included in the total number of days worked, and will be paid at the quoted price per day. Refer to part II, above, for actual dates of training.

VII. AREA SPECIFIC PROVISIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

1. Attendants shall issue day use passes to visitors, register campers using a government computer, collect fees, answer telephone, and provide park visitors with park information and Title 36 information.

2. Attendants will post reserved signs on Tom and Ann picnic shelters.

3. Attendants shall record or tally visitors for special events, picnic shelter rentals, and all other requests concerning day use fees made by the permit holder and/or USACE personnel.

4. Attendants will record all information required on log sheet from visitors (tag number, vehicle description, etc).

5. Attendants will operate the life jackets loaner program while on duty. Inspect all life jackets daily for damage and fill out an inspection form weekly. Life jackets must be displayed for park visitors to view them at the gate house.

6. Attendants shall be responsible for directing ice and wood sales to the honor vault in the gate house for Friends of W. Kerr Scott Lake non -profit group.

7. Attendants shall be responsible for opening the campground woodshed at the beginning of the shift and closing the woodshed at the end of the shift.

8. Attendant shall perform all tasks as specified in the General Specifications section of this contract.

VIII. FEE COLLECTION: Fort Hamby Park operates on the ORMS computer systems. All fees collected will be kept in the wall safe located in the gate house while the contractor is on the scheduled 4 day shift. Contractor shall complete a “Bill for Collection” according to prescribed procedure. Any discrepancies are to be adjusted and reported to the Contracting Officer’s Representative at the time of submittal. Banking is available in Wilkesboro and the round trip mileage for banking is approximately 16 miles. Contractor is responsible for converting fees collected (cash and coins only) to certified check or money order. All expenses incurred are the contractor’s responsibility. The bill for collections, receipts, and certified check or money order must be submitted the following business day after the end of the 4 day shift. Submission is to be made at the Visitor Assistance Center. The contractor shall receive a receipt upon submittal of bill for collections. All submissions must include a stamped envelope addressed to NRRS.

IX. EVALUATION OF PARK ATTENDANTS AND AUDITS: Park attendants contractors will be evaluated by the COR or a designee approximately three times during the contract period. A sample of the evaluation sheet is attached to this specific scope of duty. Random and unannounced audits will be performed throughout the year to ensure proper collection of fees and all procedures are being followed correctly.

X. OFFICE SUPPLIES, COMPUTER, AND PRINTERS: One government owned computer, one small receipt printer, one letter size printer will be provided for use by the government. Paper and ink for the small receipt printer and letter size printer will be provided by the government. All office supplies such as but not limited to, stapler, staples, paper clips, pens, writing paper, rubber bands, and tape, will be provided by the contractor. Supplies can be shared by both sets of park attendants. Cost of these products should be included in bid price.

XI. PARK PATROL: Fort Hamby is divided into 2 major areas; one area being a campground and the other area being a day-use park. The park attendant, while on scheduled shift, is required to make at least 2 patrols a day. These patrols should consist of inspecting the campground for problems or violations of Corps rules and regulations

(Title 36). Day-use patrols should consist of posting reserved signs on picnic shelter, inspecting the parking lot for fullness, inspecting the swim beach for any hazards, and fullness of beach area. All hazards and/or other safety information should be reported to the park rangers on duty. At no time should the park attendant confront or engage in a situation involving the public violating a rule or law. All violations observed must be reported to the park rangers on duty.

XII. CLEANING & MAINTENANCE: Attendants shall maintain the gatehouse in a clean and sanitary condition at all times, including a non-public restroom. Materials and supplies are to be provided by the park attendant contractor. This includes but is not limited to: window cleaner, paper towels, mop, broom, mop bucket, toilet paper, etc.

XIII. UNIFORMS: Contractors shall wear a uniform consisting of Khaki-colored slacks, shorts, or skirt and a forest green “polo-style” or “golf” shirt. Contractor shall purchase these items. Cost is estimated to be $300.00 for the 2-person team. The government provides patches. Uniforms and nametags must be worn at all times during duty hours.

XIV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: For questions concerning these contracts at W. Kerr

Scott Reservoir, please call (336) 921-3390.