PARK RANGER

ARIZONA STATE PARKS AND TRAILS Managing and conserving Arizona’s natural, cultural and recreational resources for the benefit of the people both in our parks and through our partners.
To Arizona State Parks and Trails protects and preserves 30 State Parks and Natural Areas.
The agency also includes the State Trails Program, outdoor-related Grants Program, the State Historic Preservation Office, as well as the Off-Highway Vehicle Program, and more.
Arizona State Parks and Trails provides over 1,400 camping and RV sites throughout the parks and manages 8 of the top 25 most visited natural attractions in Arizona.
PARK RANGER PATAGONIA LAKE STATE PARK **Must be able to work Evenings, Weekends and holidays** Job Location: Address: 400 Patagonia Lake Rd, Patagonia, AZ 85624 Posting Details: Salary: $17.
00 - $18.
50 Grade: 16 Closing Date : 12/20/2023 Job Summary: Under general supervision, performs a variety of work activities while providing customer service in the operation of a recreational, historic or natural resource park; interprets natural features of the area, or historic objects/artifacts for visitors; and ensures public safety by enforcing Park rules and regulations.
Job Duties: Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Outdoor Recreation & Programmatic: - Hosts visitors.
- Provides information in response to visitor questions, direction, guidance, and concerns.
Customer Service: - Provides customer service by phone and in-person and respond to public inquiries about park hours, accommodations, and reservations.
Cash Handling: - Perform cashier duties at Contact Station/Gift Shop.
- Collect and account for fees for park admission and store purchases.
Maintenance: - Perform various maintenance tasks.
- May lead and assist in training subordinate staff.
- Other duties as assigned as related to the position.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of: • Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
• Park rules, fees and revenue functions.
• Techniques for display and interpretation of objects, artifacts and general resources to visitors.
• General office procedures.
• Basic first Aid training.
• Computer skills.
Skill in: • Public relations and information dissemination, active listening, service orientation, critical thinking.
• Customer service • Active listening.
• Critical thinking.
• maintenance skills.
• Driving and operating automatic equipment • Custodial Techniques.
• Oral and written communication.
• Public speaking.
• First Aid and emergency response.
Ability to: • Researching 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.
• Helping maintain buildings, vehicles, and grounds.
• Enforcing rules and regulations.
• Maintaining professional demeanor in emergencies or high-stress situations.
Selective Preference(s): Two years of experience equivalent to a Park Ranger Specialist; OR three years of work experience in customer service, library or museum work; 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, and abilities may be substituted.
Pre-Employment Requirements: If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits: The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including: 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 Learn about Parental Leave pilot program here.
For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page Retirement: Eligible for Arizona State Retirement System pension.
Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment for newly hired State of Arizona employees.
Contact Us: Recruitmenthr@azstateparks.
gov