PARK RANGER ASSISTANT

Arizona Department of AdministrationApache Junction, AZ
$16 - $18Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of work activities while providing customer service, cleaning, and maintenance tasks in the operation of a recreational park. Interprets natural features of the area for visitors, and ensures public safety by enforcing Park rules and regulations. May perform or assist with interpretive programs.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of outdoor recreation and park management, outdoor/environmental and/or history/archeology education.
  • Principles and processes for providing customer service satisfaction, safety, security, sanitation, operation maintenance, and public relations procedures and practices.
  • Park rules, department policies, facility operational standards, and emergency response procedures.
  • Knowledge of fees and revenue functions, general office procedures and outdoor parks and recreation.
  • Effective communication both written and verbal, active listening.
  • Skill in public speaking both in a lecture setting and impromptu.
  • Skill in customer service satisfaction, critical thinking, and issue resolution techniques to deescalate upset or non-compliant visitors.
  • Work unsupervised in a constantly changing and dynamic environment.
  • Ability to work and collaborate with coworkers to produce innovative concepts and resolve issues in a way that promotes a positive and healthy workplace culture.
  • The ability to develop, modify, maintain and manage special assigned programs, projects and or duties specific to the operation of the park and the park goals.
  • Ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of customers visiting the facility and successfully meeting their needs.
  • Must possess and /or obtain and maintain a current Arizona Driver's license appropriate to assignment.

Nice To Haves

  • First Aid/CPR/AED preferred but not required

Responsibilities

  • Hosts visitors.
  • Conducts interpretive programs and may lead guided walks or hikes.
  • Provides information in response to visitor questions, direction, guidance, and concerns.
  • May assist other rangers or volunteers with programs or hikes.
  • Perform cashier duties at Contact Station/Gift Shop.
  • Collect and account for fees for park admission and store purchases.
  • General cleaning of facilities on a daily basis.
  • Maintains visitor center and all restrooms, toilet cleaning in clean, sanitary conditions.
  • Sweep and mop floors, restock towels, toilet paper, soap dispensers.
  • Maintains and inspects all park facilities; litter removal, trail maintenance.
  • Promote the safety of park visitors and enforces Park rules and protect Park resources.
  • Utilizes two-way radio communications system.
  • Confers with local officials and law enforcement officers.
  • Completes all necessary reports concerning incidents.
  • Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Benefits

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