Park Ranger

Arizona Department of Administration • Parker, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Arizona State Parks and Trails (ASPT) is seeking a Park Ranger for Buckskin Mountain State Park. ASPT protects and preserves over 30 state parks and natural areas, manages a statewide trails program, administers outdoor-related grants, and oversees the State Historic Preservation Office and the Off-Highway Vehicle Program. The agency's mission is to connect people with the outdoors and the history of Arizona to build a lifetime of memories, striving to make outdoor recreation accessible to everyone.

Requirements

• Establish good rapport with the public and provide interpretive education.
• Maintain park facilities, grounds, systems, and equipment.
• Keep visitors safe with first aid techniques and rule enforcement.
• Work with agency resources, including oral/written communication, interpersonal relationships, and general office procedures.
• Handle cash transactions while welcoming visitors in a friendly manner.
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Juggle multiple tasks.
• Possess and maintain a current Arizona Driver's license appropriate to assignment.
• Completion of Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience equivalent to a Park Ranger Assistant.
• 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.
• Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician, Electrician, and/or Wastewater Treatment Operator.

Responsibilities

• Support the operation and maintenance of a recreational, historic, or natural resource park.
• Host visitors, answer questions, and address concerns.
• Collect and account for fees.
• Perform general park upkeep including basic carpentry, irrigation, landscaping, repair projects, litter removal, trail maintenance, restroom cleaning, and maintenance of facilities and specialized systems/infrastructure.
• Interpret natural features of the area, or historic objects/artifacts for visitors.
• Lead guided programs.
• Maintain interpretive exhibits and displays.
• Ensure public safety by enforcing park rules and regulations.
• Use a two-way radio communications system.
• Confer with local officials and law enforcement officers.
• Complete necessary reports concerning incidents.

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 children.
• 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