PARK RANGER ASSISTANT

Arizona Department of Administration • Apache Junction, AZ

2d • $16 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Arizona State Parks and Trails is hiring a temporary/seasonal Park Ranger Assistant at Lost Dutchman State Park in Apache Junction, Arizona. The position may work up to 40 hours per week and up to 15,500 hours per calendar year. The role supports the operation and maintenance of a recreational, historic, or natural resource park and helps provide visitors with a positive experience.

Requirements

• 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.
• Work with agency resources, including oral and written communication, interpersonal relationships, and general office procedures.
• Handle cash transactions while welcoming visitors in a friendly manner.
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities and juggle multiple tasks.
• Possess and maintain a current driver's license appropriate to the assignment; driving or use of a vehicle is an essential job function for State business.
• Complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify), as required for newly hired State employees.

Nice To Haves

• One year of customer service experience or equivalent.
• A bachelor's degree in Park Management, Forestry, Natural Resources Management, or a closely related field.
• Some positions may require certification as an Emergency Medical Technician, Electrician, and/or Wastewater Treatment Operator.

Responsibilities

• Host visitors, answer questions, and address concerns.
• Collect and account for fees.
• Maintain the park, including basic carpentry, irrigation, landscaping, repair projects, litter removal, trail maintenance, restroom cleaning, and upkeep of facilities and specialized systems or infrastructure.
• Interpret natural features or historic objects and artifacts for visitors.
• Lead guided programs.
• Maintain interpretive exhibits and displays.
• Promote public safety by enforcing park rules and regulations.
• Use a two-way radio communications system.
• Confer with local officials and law enforcement officers.
• Complete reports concerning incidents.
• Perform other duties related to the position as assigned.

Benefits

• Professional growth and development opportunities, including First Aid and Certified Interpretive Guide certifications and cross-park learning programs.
• Eligible for the Arizona State Retirement System pension, with enrollment eligibility effective after 27 weeks of employment for newly hired State of Arizona employees.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed