Park Ranger

Arizona Department of Administration • Parker, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Arizona State Parks and Trails is seeking a Park Ranger to join their team at Buckskin Mountain / River Island. This role involves operating and maintaining a recreational, historic, or natural resource park, interpreting natural features or historical artifacts for visitors, and ensuring public safety by enforcing park rules and regulations. The agency protects and preserves over 30 state parks and natural areas, manages a statewide trails program, administers outdoor-related grants, oversees the State Historic Preservation Office, and runs the Off-Highway Vehicle Program. Arizona State Parks and Trails aims to make outdoor recreation accessible to everyone across the state.

Requirements

• 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)
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience equivalent to a Park Ranger Specialist
• Three years of work experience in customer service, library or museum work
• A Bachelor’s degree in Park Management, Forestry, Natural Resources Management, or a closely related field
• Any combination of training and experience that meet knowledge, skills, and abilities may be substituted
• Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician
• Certification as an Electrician
• Certification as a Wastewater Treatment Operator

Responsibilities

• Hosts visitors
• Conducts interpretive programs and may lead guided walks or hikes
• Provides information in response to visitor questions and concerns
• Enforces Park rules and protect Park resources
• Utilizes two-way radio communications system
• Confers with local officials and law enforcement officers
• Completes all necessary reports concerning incidents
• Collects and accounts for fees
• Maintains and inspects all park facilities, grounds and specialized systems for completion of various basic carpentry, improvement and repair projects while following maintenance standards; litter removal, trail maintenance, toilet cleaning
• Instructs subordinate staff in the operational functions of the Park and work systems
• Constructs temporary and permanent exhibits and displays
• Leads and or contributes to projects involving grounds, irrigation, landscaping and water infrastructure
• Completes all necessary reports concerning revenue and attendance, time sheets, etc.

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 paid 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: Entry Level