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 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 1400 camping and RV sites throughout the parks and manages 8 of the top 25 most visited natural attractions in Arizona.

Address: 5200 & 5476 North US Highway 95 Parker AZ 85344

Salary: $20.00 - $22.00 / per hour

Grade: 16

Closing Date: August 21 2025

Under general supervision performs a variety of skilled and specialized work activities in the operation of a recreational. historic or natural resource park; interprets natural features of the area including those associated with water based recreation; and ensures public safety by enforcing Park rules and regulations.

Programmatic:
- Maintains park to include cleaning landscaping with a variety of equipment and hand tools according to ASPT standards. This includes a focus on the River Island OHV Trailhead as well as Buckskin Mountain and River Island State Parks.
- Coordinates safety and compliance efforts for outdoor recreation with a focus on Off-Highway Vehicles; Provides Information in response to visitor questions direction. guidance and concerns.

Public Contact & Outreach:
- Represent ASPT to groups and individuals including the daily operations of a park Contact
Station. Develop and construct interpretive signage. This position will also include but not limited to travel from time to time to support the Agency OHV outreach program. Also serves as ASPT liaison for local OHV groups.

Customer Service:
- Provides customer service by phone and in-person and respond to publics inquiries about park hours accommodations reservations in park Contact Stations.

Reporting:
- Records and completes all necessary reports for park operations grants and OHV initiatives.

Cash Handling:
- Maintains accurate transactions and accounting within established ASPT protocols and standards.

May lead and assist in training subordinate staff and/or volunteers.

Knowledge of:
- Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
Knowledge of OHV safety and operations including trails and equipment; Park rules fees and revenue functions; Park standards for safety and maintenance and general resources to visitors; general office procedures.

Skill in:
- Public relations and information dissemination; active listening; service orientation; critical
thinking; driving and operating automotive and boating equipment; basic computer operation familiarity with GPS coordination.

Ability to:
Providing skilled operation maintenance and repair of OHVs and equipment; first aid techniques; oral and written communications; interpersonal relationships.

Two years experience in park operations public programs public events customer service outdoor recreation park management
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. Require certification verifying completion of OHV Safety program within 6 months of hire.

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 (E-Verify).

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.

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 (480) 604 -7331. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

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