PARK RANGER SENIOR

Arizona Department of Administration • Lake Havasu City, AZ

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision of the Park Manager or Assistant Park Manager, this position supervises the work activities of staff rangers and volunteers in a variety of skilled field work activities associated with operations and maintenance of a recreation-based park. This position is responsible for recommending improvement and repair projects, and inspecting and maintaining park facilities and grounds in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
• Park rules/ regulations, fees and revenue functions; techniques for interpretation of general park resources to visitors; general office procedures.
• Basic First Aid training.
• Computer skills.
• Public relations and information dissemination; customer service; active listening; critical thinking.
• Intermediate building, plumbing, electrical, carpentry and vehicle maintenance skills.
• Driving and operating automotive equipment; custodial techniques.
• Oral and written communication.
• Public speaking.
• First Aid and emergency response.
• Research information related to park resources, repairs, parts purchases, etc.; performing math calculations; working in team and maintaining interpersonal relationships.
• Multitasking, effective communication verbally and in writing.
• Works weekends, holidays, night shifts, and outside in extreme temperatures.
• Helps maintain buildings, vehicles, and grounds.
• 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.
• Within six months of appointment, possess and maintain CPR/First Aid certification.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• Documented job experience in the trades such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry, vehicle maintenance, facility or grounds maintenance.
• Prior experience in the upkeep and operation of a recreational park.

Responsibilities

• Duties include but are not limited to performing, coordinating, leading and supervising facility maintenance and repairs, landscaping, and other projects within the park while following maintenance standards.
• Leads and participates in various custodial duties.
• Manages repairs to implements and fleet vehicles.
• Supervises all staff and volunteers in these tasks.
• Coordinates with contractors when needed for facility and fleet repairs.
• Performs all purchasing related to these maintenance projects.
• Provides customer service by phone and in-person and responds to public inquires about park hours, accommodations, reservations, etc.
• Performs cashier duties at Contact Station/Gift Shop; collects and accounts.
• Promote the safety of park visitors and enforces Park rules and protect Park resources.
• Utilizes two-way radio communications system.
• Confers with local officials and law enforcement officers.
• Participates in rescues and helps manage emergency situations.
• Completes all necessary reports concerning incidents.
• 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.
• Eligible for Arizona State Retirement System pension.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees