ARIZONA STATE PARKS AND TRAILS

Managing and conserving Arizonas natural cultural and recreational resources for the benefit of the people both in our parks and through our partners.
To learn more about Arizona State Parks and Trails visit our web site at .
Arizona State Parks and Trails protects and preserves 30 State Parks and Natural Areas. The agency also includes the State Trails Program outdoorrelated Grants Program the State Historic Preservation Office as well as the OffHighway Vehicle Program and more. Arizona State Parks and Trails provides over 1400 camping and RV sites throughout the parks and manages 8 of the top 25 most visited natural attractions in Arizona.

Address:5200 N. Highway 95Parker AZ 85344

Salary: $17.50 $19.00 / per hour

Grade: 16

Closing Date: 04/27/2025

Under general supervision preforms a variety of skilled work activities in the operation and maintenance of a recreational historic or natural resource park; interprets natural features of the area or historic objects /artifacts for visitors; and insures public safety by enforcing Park rules and regulations.

Hosts visitors;
Conducts interpretive programs and may lead guided walks or hikes;
Provides information in response to visitor questions and concerns;
Enforces Park rules and protect Park resources;
Utilizes twoway radio communications system;
Confers with local officials and law enforcement officers;
Completes all necessary reports concerning incidents; Collects and accounts for fees;
Maintains and inspects all park facilities grounds and specialized systems for completion of various basic carpentry improvement and repair projects while following maintenance standards; litter removal trail maintenance toilet cleaning.
Instructs subordinate staff in the operational functions of the Park and work systems;
Constructs temporary and permanent exhibits and displays.
Leads and or contributes to projects involving grounds irrigation landscaping and water infrastructure.
Completes all necessary reports concerning revenue and attendance time sheets etc;

Knowledge of:
Techniques in maintenance and upkeep of facilities and Park grounds;
Park curatorial
Practices and display techniques;
Park rules fees and revenue functions;
Techniques for display and interpretation of objects/ artifacts and general resources to visitors;
Law enforcement practices and principles; general office procedures.

Skill in:
Public relations and information dissemination;
Practices and techniques of maintenance; driving operating and maintaining automotive equipment;
Basic curatorial techniques

Ability to:
Research of natural or historical information;
performing math calculations;
first aid techniques;
Oral and written communications;
Interpersonal relationships

Two years of experience equivalent to a Park Ranger Specialist OR three years of work experience in customer service library or museum work; OR a Bachelors degree in Park Management Forestry Natural Resources Management or a closely related field. Any combination of training and experience that meet knowledge skills and abilities may be substituted .

Must possess and maintain a current Arizona Drivers license appropriate to assignment.

Some positions may require certification as an Emergency Medical Technician Electrician and/or Wastewater Treatment Operator.

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:Drivers License Requirements.

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

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
Affordable medical dental life and shortterm disability insurance plans
Topranked retirement and longterm disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours biweekly for the first 3 years
Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours biweekly
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Parental Leave Up to 12 weeks per year pid leave for newborns or newly placed foster/adopted child.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere.

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page

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

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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