Address: NF-583 A Pine AZ 85544

Salary Range: $16.00 - $17.50 per hour

Grade: 15

Closing Date: February 18 2026

Under supervision performs a variety of work activities while providing customer service in the operation of a recreational historic or natural resource park; interprets natural features of the area or historic objects/artifacts for visitors; and ensures public safety by enforcing Park rules and regulations.

Outdoor Recreation & Programmatic:
Host visitors.
assists with interpretive programs and may lead guided walks or hikes.
assists with information in response to visitor questions directions guidance and concerns.

Cash Handling:
Perform cashier duties at Contact Station/Gift Shop.
Collect and account for fees for park admission and store purchases.

Public & Staff Safety:
Promote the safety of park visitors and enforce Park rules and protect Park resources.
Utilize two-way radio communications system.
Confers with local officials and law enforcement officers.
Completes all necessary reports concerning incidents.

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

Knowledge of:
A basic 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.

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 non-compliant 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 (E-Verify).

This is a temporary assignment with no benefits.

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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