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  Job Title: Bookstore Manager Job Description: The Utah Geological Survey,a division of the Department of Natural Resources,is looking for an outdoor enthusiast to manage the Natural Resources Map & Bookstore. We are an information outlet and small store selling topographic,recreational,and geologic maps as well as books on Utah history and all aspects of Utah s majestic natural places. We need someone with retail and/or hospitality experience who understands maps and has knowledge of Utah s outdoor activities such as hiking,biking,hunting,fishing,watercraft,and OHV trail riding. Principle Duties:

• Manage store operations
• Work with a team to develop a business plan for growth,development,and future direction of the store
• Assist a wide assortment of customers with questions on topics such as hunting,fishing,state parks and public lands,trails,map use,rockhounding,etc.
• Process transactions at the cash register,give correct change,and perform end of day accounting procedures for the cash register
• Assist customers in locating products
• Conduct regular merchandise inventory,as well as supplies and equipment management by making any necessary purchase orders with vendors or suppliers
• Process and ship online customer orders
• Print maps on demand using our large format printing plotter
• Arrange and stock products on shelves so that the store is organized and efficient for customers and staff

The Ideal Candidate (will have):

• Robust geographic knowledge of Utah
• Ability to read and use topographic maps
• Ability to find locations using township and range,UTM,or GPS coordinates
• Customer service: interacting with customers and assisting them in their purchasing process,creating a welcoming atmosphere in the store,proactively helping customers to find what they are looking for and making an effort to improve customer relationships
• Computer literacy: adept with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace and familiar with printing to large format printers
• Online sales skills: familiarity with the Shopify platform preferred
• Time management: managing several job duties while providing timely service to customers. May need to handle multiple customers during periods with a high level of in-store traffic
• Communication skills: good verbal communication skills are essential for this job
• Accounting skills: performing basic accounting functions and using accounting software
• Can interact effectively with a wide variety of patrons

Why you should join our team: Share your love of Utah s magnificent outdoors with our eclectic customers. Learn from the Department of Natural Resources team of geologists,wildlife biologists,park rangers,and many other outdoor enthusiasts. Enjoy an unparalleled work-life balance. Scheduled store hours of Mon-Fri,10am-5pm,must be maintained but remaining work hours are flexible. This position is covered by the state s full benefits package,including medical and dental insurance,annual and sick leave,holiday pay,a retirement pension and/or 401(k),and more. Below is a summary of the benefits offered to state employees:

Health Insurance - Public Employee Health Program (PEHP):

• 3 medical plan options. Choose a Traditional or High Deductible Health Plan.
• There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those who have other medical insurance coverage.
• 5 dental plan options,with an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those who have other dental insurance coverage.
• 4 vision plan options under EyeMed or OptiCare

Retirement - Utah Retirement Systems (URS):

• Employees who have any service credit with an employer covered by the Utah Retirement Systems before 7/1/2011 are in the Tier I Public Employees System.
• Employees hired on or after 7/1/2011 an who have never been in the URS retirement system have two options for retirement in the Tier II System.
• Tier 2 Hybrid Retirement System. Employer contributes an amount equal to   10% of your salary between both plans (pension and 401(k))
• Tier 2 Defined Contribution Plan. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary to a 401(k) plan only.  
• Employer contributions to your 401(k) are vested after four years.

Paid Time Off:

• Annual leave and sick leave are accrued at 4 hours per pay period each (4 hours annual,4 hours sick).
• Annual leave amounts increase with years of service.
• We have 12 paid holidays.

For more information about the Division of Utah Geological Survey click here.