PARK RANGER ASSISTANT
About The Position
The Park Ranger Assistant supports the operation and maintenance of Oracle State Park, helping keep facilities, grounds, and park systems in good condition and providing visitors with a safe, positive experience. The work includes trail and facility upkeep, landscaping, minor repairs, equipment operation, custodial tasks, and operation of UTVs and a tractor with multiple attachments. The position also assists with interpretive and environmental education programs for visitors and organized groups. It provides customer service in person and by phone, answers questions about park operations, handles park fees and retail transactions at the Contact Station and Gift Shop, and helps with weekend programs. The assistant promotes public and staff safety by enforcing park rules, protecting resources, assisting with emergencies, coordinating with local officials, and completing required reports. Other related duties may be assigned. This is a temporary, seasonal assignment at 3820 Wildlife Drive, Oracle, Arizona. It may involve up to 40 hours per week and up to 1,500 hours per calendar year. Evening, weekend, and holiday work is required. The position pays $16.00–$17.50 per hour and has no benefits. Employees may be eligible for the Arizona State Retirement System pension after 27 weeks of employment.
Requirements
- One year of customer service experience or a bachelor's degree in Park Management, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, or a closely related field; combinations of training and experience meeting the knowledge, skills, and abilities may be substituted.
- Possess and maintain a current Arizona driver's license appropriate to the assignment.
- Establish rapport with the public and provide interpretive education.
- Maintain park facilities, grounds, systems, and equipment.
- Use first aid techniques and enforce rules to help keep visitors safe.
- Use oral and written communication, interpersonal skills, and general office procedures.
- Handle cash transactions and welcome visitors in a friendly manner.
- Adapt quickly to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks.
- Work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify), required for newly hired State employees.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Interpretive Guide certification may be required for some positions.
Responsibilities
- Support the operation and maintenance of a recreational, historic, or natural resource park.
- Maintain trails, facilities, grounds, systems, and equipment; perform landscaping, minor repairs, and custodial tasks.
- Operate UTVs and a tractor with multiple attachments.
- Assist with and organize interpretive and environmental education programs for park visitors and organized groups.
- Provide customer service in person and by phone, including answering questions about park operations.
- Perform cashier duties at the Contact Station and Gift Shop, including collecting park fees and completing retail sales.
- Enforce park rules, protect park resources, and promote visitor and staff safety.
- Assist with emergencies and coordinate with local officials.
- Complete required reports.
- Help with weekend programs and perform other related duties as assigned.
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Career Level
Entry Level
