PARK RANGER SENIOR

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.

To learn more about Arizona State Parks and Trails, visit our web site at azstateparks.com.

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 SENIOR

PATAGONIA LAKE STATE PARK

• Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays*
  
  

Job Location:

Address: 400 Patagonia Lake Rd, Patagonia, AZ 85624

Posting Details

Salary: $20.00 - $22.00 / per hour

Grade: 17

Closing Date: February 13, 2025

Job Summary

Under supervision of the Park Manager or Assistant Park Manager, this position supervises the work activities of staff rangers and volunteers in a variety of skilled field work activities associated with operations and maintenance of a recreation-based park. This position is responsible for recommending improvement and repair projects, and inspecting and maintaining park facilities and grounds in a timely manner.

Maintenance

Job Duties:

• Duties include but are not limited to performing, coordinating, leading and supervising facility maintenance and repairs, landscaping, and other projects within the park while following maintenance standards. Leads and participates in various custodial duties. Manages repairs to implements and fleet vehicles. Supervises all staff and volunteers in these tasks. Coordinate irrigation operations and monitoring across the park properties. Coordinates with contractors when needed for facility and fleet repairs. In addition, performs all purchasing related to these maintenance projects.
  
  

Customer Service

• Provides customer service by phone and in-person and responds to public inquiries about park hours, accommodations, reservations, etc.
  
  

Cash Handling

• Performs cashier duties at Contact Station/Gift Shop; collects and accounts for park fees and store purchases.
  
  

Public & Staff Safety

• Promotes the safety of park visitors, enforces Park rules and protects Park resources; Utilizes two-way radio communications system; Confers with local officials and law enforcement officers; participates in rescues and helps manage emergency situations. Completes all necessary reports concerning incidents.
  
  

Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge Of

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
• Park rules, fees and revenue functions.
• Techniques for display and interpretation of objects, artifacts and general resources to visitors.
• General office procedures.
• Basic first Aid training.
• Computer skills.
  
  

Skill In

• Public relations and information dissemination, active listening, service orientation, critical
  
  

thinking.

• Customer service
• Active listening.
• Critical thinking.
• Intermediate building, plumbing, electrical, carpentry and vehicle maintenance skills.
• Driving and operating automatic equipment
• Custodial Techniques.
• Oral and written communication.
• Public speaking.
• First Aid and emergency response.
  
  

Ability To

• Researching information related to park resources, repairs, parts purchases, etc.
• Performing math calculations.
• Working in team and maintaining interpersonal relationships.
• Multitasking, effective communication verbally and in writing.
• Works weekends, holidays, night shifts, and outside in extreme temperatures.
• Helping maintain buildings, vehicles, and grounds.
• Enforcing rules and regulations.
• Maintaining professional demeanor in emergencies or high-stress situations.
  
  

Selective Preference(s)

Documented job experience in the trades such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry, vehicle maintenance, facility or grounds maintenance.

Prior experience in the upkeep and operation of a recreational park.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Must obtain, possess and maintain a current Arizona Driver's license appropriate to assignment.

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.
  
  

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here.

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

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

Recruitmenthr@azstateparks.gov

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.

Having trouble applying for this position?

Email HRIShelpdesk@azdoa.gov or call (602) 542-4700 for assistance.