PARK RANGER

Arizona Department of Administration • Payson, UT

1d • $18 - $19 • 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.

Requirements

• Possess knowledge of Park operations, natural resource conservation, and environmental regulations.
• Understands public safety, emergency response protocols, and the interpretation of natural and cultural resources for visitors.
• Demonstrate strong communication and customer service skills when assisting visitors, and leading educational programs.
• Skilled in operating Park equipment, completing landscaping, and general building/grounds maintenance.
• Able to work independently and make sound decisions in changing outdoor environments.
• Able to perform physically demanding tasks, including hiking, lifting equipment, and working in various weather conditions while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
• Must possess and maintain a current Arizona Driver's license appropriate to assignment.
• First Aid CPR Certified.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Interpretive Guide preferred.

Responsibilities

• Hosts visitors, provides information in response to visitor questions, direction, guidance, and concerns.
• Provides customer service by phone and in-person and responds to publics inquires about park hours, accomodations, and reservations.
• Perform cashier duties at contact station and park gift store. Collect and account for fees for park admission and store purchases
• Promote the safety of park visitor and enforces Park rules and protect Park resources. Utilizes two-way radio communications systems; Confers with local law enforcement officers.
• Perform various maintenance tasks proficiently including vehicle and park equipment, building maintenance, preventative maintenance and minor plumbing and/or electrical.
• May lead and assist in training subordinate staff.

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: Entry Level