PARK RANGER ASSISTANT

Arizona Department of Administration • Flagstaff, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

ARIZONA STATE PARKS AND TRAILS IS THE LEADER IN SUSTAINABLE OUTDOOR RECREATION FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ARIZONA STATE PARKS AND TRAILS, VISIT OUR WEB SITE AT AZSTATEPARKS.COM. ARIZONA STATE PARKS AND TRAILS PROTECT AND PRESERVES MORE THAN 30 STATE PARKS AND NATURAL AREAS. THE AGENCY ALSO INCLUDES THE STATEWIDE TRAILS PROGRAM, OUTDOOR-RELATED GRANTS PROGRAM, THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE, AS WELL AS THE OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE PROGRAM, AND MORE. WITH PARKS LOCATED ACROSS THE STATE, THE AGENCY STRIVES TO MAKE OUTDOOR RECREATION ACCESSIBLE AND AVAILABLE TO EVERYONE.

PARK RANGER ASSISTANT
RIORDAN MANSION STATE HISTORIC PARK
MUST BE ABLE TO WORK EVENINGS, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS
THIS IS A TEMPORARY/SEASONAL POSITION
MAY WORK UP TO 40 HOURS PER WEEK AND UP TO 1500 HOURS PER CALENDAR YEAR

Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a current Arizona Driver’s license appropriate to assignment.
• Some positions may require certification as an Emergency Medical Technician.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• One year of Park Ranger Assistant experience or two years of customer service experience equivalent; OR a Bachelor's 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.

Responsibilities

• Programmatic - Hosts visitors; researches, develops, and conducts interpretive programs and guided tours of the Riordan Mansion; Provides information in response to visitor questions, direction, guidance, and concerns.
• Customer Service - Provides customer service by phone and in-person and responds to public inquiries about park hours, accommodations, and reservations.
• Public & Staff Safety - Prepare the buildings and grounds for visitors while checking for safety, basic facility and grounds maintenance, cleaning handrails, vacuuming, dusting artifacts and exhibits, litter collection. Promote the safety of park visitors and enforces Park rules and protect park resources; utilizes two-way radio communication system;
• Cash Handling - Perform cashier duties at Contact Station/Gift Shop; collect and account for fees for park admission and store purchases.

Benefits

• This is a temporary assignment with no benefits.
• Eligible for Arizona State Retirement System pension. Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment for newly hired State of Arizona employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed