PARK RANGER SENIOR

Arizona Department of Administration • Tucson, AZ

3d • $20 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

In addition to core Park Ranger Duties this position exist to Coordinate the
Volunteer Program at Catalina State Park. Under the supervision of the Park
Manager and in collaboration with other Park Rangers that supervise the park the
Coordinator will ensure volunteers are adequately trained and effectively
assigned to meet the needs of the park. This position is accountable for hiring,
training, and managing volunteers. Also, for creating and maintaining volunteer
records and reports associated with the Volunteer Program.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Volunteer Management Practices.
• Knowledge of Customer Service principles and practice.
• Knowledge of Training and educating techniques.
• Knowledge of Arizona State Parks volunteer policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Agency vision, mission, goals, objectives and philosophy.
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement
• Knowledge of Record Keeping and Cash Handling.
• Knowledge of Basic use of hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of Basic knowledge of landscaping,
• Skill in Personnel management and supervisory techniques.
• Skill in Assigning works assignments and priorities.
• Skill in Addressing visitor complaints, emergency situations and other stressful work issues while maintaining a courtesy and professional demeanor.
• Skill in Speaking to a small and large groups of people.
• Skill in Interpersonal relationships.
• Skill in Problem Solving.
• Skill in Written and Oral communications.
• Ability to Apply the principles and practices of work leadership and management.
• Ability to Communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to Establish and maintain professional relationships with potential volunteers and community groups.
• Ability to Interpret, evaluate and analyze data.
• Ability to Communicate effectively with employees and the public.
• Ability to Evaluate and Establish Priorities.
• Ability to React to changing program needs.
• Ability to Work outside in extreme weather
• Ability to Work holidays, weekends and night shifts.
• Must possess and maintain a current Arizona Driver's license appropriate to assignment.
• First Aid/CPR/AED within 90 days.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience equivalent to a Park Ranger II.
• A Bachelor's degree in Park Management, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, History, Archaeology, Geology, Ecology, Recreation Planning or a closely related field may substitute for one year of the required experience.
• Any combination of training and experience that meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) may be substitute.

Responsibilities

• Management of the Catalina State Park Volunteer Program
• Customer Service
• Cash Handling
• Maintaining duties
• Public & Staff Safety
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees