Park Ranger Assistant
Park Ranger Assistant
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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.
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.
PARK RANGER ASSISTANT
CATTAIL COVE STATE PARK
This is a Temporary/Seasonal Position
May work up to 40 hours per week and up to 1500 hours per calendar year
**MUST BE ABLE TO WORK WEEKENDS EVENINGS AND HOLIDAYS**
Address: AZ95 Lake Havasu City AZ 86406
Salary: $16.00 $17.00 per hour
Grade: 15
Closing Date: May 21 2025
Under supervision 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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Hosts visitors.
Assists with recreation infrastructure and activities.
Communicates information in response to visitor questions direction guidance and concerns.
Provides customer service by phone and inperson and respond to publics inquiries about park
hours accommodations reservations and policies
Perform cashier duties at contact station/gift shop and account for fees for the park admission and store purchases.
Promote the safety of park visitors enforces Park rules and protect Park resources.
Utilizes twoway radio communications system.
Completes all necessary reports concerning incidents.
Knowledge of:
A working understanding 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.
Skills in:
Public relations and information dissemination.
Customer service active listening.
Critical thinking.
Driving and operating 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.
Deescalate upset or noncompliant visitors.
The ideal candidate for this position will have One year of customer service experience equivalent; OR a Bachelors 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.
Must possess and maintain a current Arizona Drivers license appropriate to assignment. Some positions may require certification as an Emergency Medical Technician.
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).
This is a temporary assignment with no benefits.
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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Employment Type
Temp
