PARK RANGER

ARIZONA STATE PARKS AND TRAILS

Managing and conserving Arizona’s natural, cultural and recreational resources for the benefit of the people both in our parks and through our partners.
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Arizona State Parks and Trails protects and preserves 30 State Parks and Natural Areas. The agency also includes the State Trails Program, outdoor-related Grants Program, the State Historic Preservation Office, as well as the Off-Highway Vehicle Program, and more. Arizona State Parks and Trails provides over 1,400 camping and RV sites throughout the parks and manages 8 of the top 25 most visited natural attractions in Arizona.

PARK RANGER

LOST DUTCHMAN STATE PARK

"2 Positions available"

**Must be able to work Evenings, Weekends and Holidays**

Job Location:

Address: 6109 N. Apache Trail, Apache Junction, AZ 85119

Posting Details:

Salary: $17.00 - $18.50 / per hour

Grade: 16

Closing Date: May 12, 2024

Job Summary:

Under general supervision of the Assistant Manager, performs a variety of work activities while providing customer service in the operation of a recreational/ natural resource park; interprets natural features of the area, and ensures public safety by enforcing Park rules and regulations.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Work independently and with others.
Provide excellent customer service to all visitors.
Collect fees by following proper policies and procedures for cash handling and processing credit cards.
Knowledgeable in the use of reservation software to assist customers, collect fees, and conduct compliance.
Cleaning restrooms, repairing small equipment, basic carpentry and electrical repairs, and landscape maintenance.
Completes all training required for this position and any additional duties in a timely manner.
Operates and maintains vehicles, UTV's, and equipment including hand and power tools and landscape equipment.
Promotes public safety by educating the public on park rules and regulations.
Lead seasonal employees and volunteers in various park projects.
Assists in managing any emergency situation that may occur on park.
Interpret natural features of the area and historic objects/artifacts for visitors.
Respects, advocates, and educates the importance of preservation and cultural resources.
Works outdoors in the summer heat.


These 2 positions must be able to work weekends, holidays, evenings and could possibly relocate to another state park seasonally and or permanently.

Job Duties:

Outdoor Recreation & Programs:

• Hosts visitors; conducts interpretive programs and may lead guided walks or hikes.
• Provides information in response to visitor questions, direction, guidance, and concerns.

Customer Service:

• Provides customer service by phone and in-person and respond to publics inquires about park hours, accommodations, reservations.

- Cash Handling - Perform cashier duties at Contact Station/Gift Shop.

• Collect and account for fees for park admission and store purchases.

Custodial cleaning/Maintenance:

• Complete custodial cleaning of restrooms, cabins, buildings, vehicles, and trash removal daily.
• Complete maintenance tasks of buildings and grounds as assigned based on skills and abilities.

Public & Staff Safety:

• Promote the safety of park visitors and enforces Park rules and protect Park resources.
• Utilizes two-way radio communications system.
• Confers with local officials and law enforcement officers.
• Completes all necessary reports concerning incidents.

Cash Handling:

• Perform cashier duties at the office/visitor center.
• Collect and account for fees for park admission and store purchases.

• May lead and assist in training subordinate staff.

• One position will be assigned the special responsibility of booking weddings and group camps at the park. This will be on-going and continuous in addition to regular daily tasks. They will be the lead person for the task. This candidate must be able to multi-task, as often times you are working on booking weddings as well as helping in the visitor center and must be able to easily transition between 2 tasks often.

• One position will be assigned the special responsibility of educational interpretation of the natural features of the park.

• Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:
Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. Park rules/ regulations, fees and revenue functions; techniques for display and interpretation of objects/ artifacts and general resources to visitors; general office procedures. Basic first Aid training.
Basic construction, custodial, maintenance ability and Computer skills.


Skill in:
Public relations and information dissemination; customer service; active listening; critical thinking; driving and operating automotive equipment; basic custodial techniques. Oral and written communication. Public speaking. Basic building and vehicle maintenance skills. First aid and emergency response.


Ability to:
Research of natural or historical information; performing math calculations; working in team and maintaining interpersonal relationships. Multitasking, effective communication verbally and in writing. Work weekends, holidays, night shifts, and outside in extreme temperatures. Helps maintain buildings, vehicles, and grounds. Enforces rules and regulations. Ability to maintain professional demeanor in emergencies or high -stress situations.

Selective Preference(s):

Two years of experience equivalent to a Park Ranger Intermediate; OR three years of work experience in customer service work; OR a Bachelor's degree in Park Management, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, or a closely related field. Any combination of training and experience that meet knowledge, skills, and abilities may be substituted.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a current Arizona Driver's license appropriate to assignment.
• May require First Aid/CPR/AED within 90 days

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Parental Leave - Up to 12 weeks per year pid leave for newborns or newly placed foster/adopted child.

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Retirement:

Eligible for Arizona State Retirement System pension. Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment for newly hired State of Arizona employees.

Contact Us:

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling . Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

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