PARK RANGER SENIOR

Arizona Department of Administration • Safford, AZ

5d • $20 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision of the Park Manager or Assistant Park Manager the position
supervises/leads the work activities of staff rangers and volunteers in a
variety of skilled work activities associated with operations and maintenance of
a recreation-based natural resource or historic park.

Requirements

• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
• Knowledge of Park rules, fees and revenue functions.
• Knowledge of techniques for display and interpretation of objects/artifacts and general/natural resources to visitors.
• Knowledge of general office procedures.
• Knowledge of basic first Aid training.
• Knowledge of basic construction, custodial, maintenance ability.
• Knowledge of computer skills.
• Skill in public relations and information dissemination.
• Skill in service orientation.
• Skill in critical thinking, active listening.
• Skill in driving and operating automotive equipment.
• Skill in basic curatorial techniques.
• Skill in oral and written communications.
• Skill in public speaking.
• Skill in basic building and vehicle maintenance skills.
• Skill in First Aid and Emergency Response.
• Ability to research of natural or historical information.
• Ability to performing math calculations.
• Ability to working in team and maintaining interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to multitasking, oral and written communications
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, night shifts and outside in extreme temperatures.
• Ability to helps maintain buildings, vehicles and grounds.
• Ability to enforces rules and regulations.
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor in emergencies or high stress situations.
• Must possess and maintain a current Arizona Driver's license appropriate to assignment.
• 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 experience equivalent to a Park Ranger , OR three years of work experience in customer service and maintenance in park related setting; 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, abilities may be substituted.
• Some positions may require certification as an Emergency Medical Technician, Water Distribution and Treatment Systems Operator, and/or Certified Interpretive Guide.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating, leading and supervising facility repair/projects and equipment management within the park.
• Supervises all staff and volunteers in these task as well as coordinating with contractors when needed for facility repairs.
• In addition, performs all purchasing related to these maintenance projects at Roper Lake State Park and Dankworth Pond State Park.
• Provides customer service by phone and in-person and responds to public inquiries about park hours, accommodations and reservations
• Performs cashier duties at Contact Station/Gift Shop.
• Collects and accounts for park fees and store purchases.
• Promotes the safety of park visitors.
• Enforces Park rules and protects Park resources.
• Utilizes two-way radio communications system.
• Confers with local officials and law enforcement officers.
• Completes all necessary reports concerning incidents.
• Lead and assist in training of subordinate staff.
• Other duties as assigned 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees