PARK RANGER
CATALINA STATE PARK
*must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays*
Address: 11570 N. Oracle Road, Tucson, AZ 85737
Salary: $17.50 - $19.00 / per hour
Grade: 16
Closing Date: August 11, 2025
Under the general supervision of the Assistant Park Manager, 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.
Outdoor Recreation & Programs:
- Hosts visitors; conducts interpretive programs and may lead guided walks or hikes.
- Provides information in response to visitor questions, direction, guidance, and concerns.
Customer Service:
- Provides customer service by phone and in-person and respond to publics inquires about park hours, accommodations, reservations
Cash handling:
- Perform cashier duties at Contact Station/Gift Shop.
- Collect and account for fees for park admission and store purchases.
Public & Staff Safety:
- 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.
- Completes all necessary reports concerning incidents.
Housekeeping:
- Maintains campgrounds, picnic areas, trails, and/or other recreational site, to include litter removal, trail maintenance, hauling debris.
- Maintains all restrooms in clean, sanitary conditions.
- Sweep and mop floors. Restock towels, toilet paper, soap dispensers.
Other duties as assigned to the position.
| Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): |
Knowledge of:
- Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. Park rules/ regulations, fees and revenue functions; techniques for display and interpretation of objects/ artifacts and general resources to visitors; general office procedures. Basic first Aid training.
Basic construction, custodial, maintenance ablilty. Computer skills.
Skill in:
- Public relations and information dissemination; customer service; active listening; critical thinking; driving and operating automotive equipment; basic custodial techniques. Oral and written communication. Public speaking. Basic building and vehicle maintenance skills. First aid and emergency response.
Ability to:
- Research of natural or historical information; performing math calculations; working in team and maintaining interpersonal relationships. Multitasking, effective communication verbally and in writing. Work 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.
Two years of experience equivalent to a Park Ranger Specialist; OR three years of work experience in customer service 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: |
Must possess and maintain a current Arizona Driver's license appropriate to assignment.
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).
The State’s comprehensive benefits package includes, affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans. Top ranked retirement and long-term disability plans, deferred compensation plan. Accrued sick leave and vacation leave, ten paid holidays per year and wellness plans.
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here.
For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
Eligible for Arizona State Retirement System pension. Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment for newly hired State of Arizona employees.
Recruitmenthr@azstateparks.gov