ARIZONA STATE PARKS AND TRAILS

Address:  5200 N. Highway 95, Parker, AZ 85344

Salary: $21.50 - $24.50 / Per Hour 

Grade: 18

Closing Date: June 4, 2025

Under the direction of the Park Manager, this position is responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of two recreation based or natural resource/historic parks. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Operates park with a business acumen and entrepreneurial spirit that focuses on revenue generation, cost effectiveness, and innovation;
- Assists in tracking Park budgets (Buckskin Mountain & River Island) and making recommendations for annual changes to Park Manager;
- Responsible for following procurement rules in completing purchases through requisitions and P-card for equipment, materials, supplies and repairs needed both Parks Buckskin Mountain & River Island.
- Assists in the operation, maintenance and repairs of 2 portable water and 2 wastewater treatment system, also trains and assists staff in in obtaining certifications in the operations of the 4 treatment plants;
- This position will be accountable for hiring, training, and coaching volunteers, also for completing paperwork and reports associated with the volunteer program and assign Staff Volunteer Coordinator position and train in assisting with these duties;
- Develops partnerships through fostering and maintaining positive relationships with external organizations such as, but not limited to, friends groups, chambers of commerce, media, special interest groups, and local, state and federal government entities;
- Provides excellent customer service to our customers;
- Performs administrative duties such as preparing reports, project management, and updating the Annual Operating Plan For two Parks;
- Supervision and training of Park Ranger Senior’s, Park Ranger, Park Ranger Assistants, Volunteers and staff assigned as Subject Matter Expert (SME);
- Directs and/or performs park maintenance, improvement projects and park inventories;
- Participates and represents the Agency in a variety of capacities (e.g., public meetings).
- Enforces all park policies and procedures while conserving the natural resources and ensuring public safety for our customers and employees.
- Hosts park visitors, provides general information, leads or assists in on-going training, conducts other interpretive programs, patrols grounds, enforces park rules, performs office and custodial duties, takes part in emergency situations, works with other units as assigned, works with and around Department of Corrections work crew.
- Operate watercraft and ensures navigational aids are in compliance with Coast Guard rules.
- Assists with the planning of special events at both park. Represents the park at off site events.

This position must be able to work weekends and holidays and could possibly relocate to another state park seasonally and/or permanent.

Living on park may be required.
May require Water/Waste Water Certification based on current requirements.
May require EMT certification within 1 year of appointment.

Customer Service/Gift Shop Management: Maintains a professional attitude in regards to all aspects of customer service. This includes but is not limited to: selling annual and day use passes, answering telephones, making camping and group use area reservations, park correspondence, answering requests for information, interpretation, ordering supplies, inventory management, restocking, accounting, personnel training for both parks.

Community Relations - When requested by Park Manager attend meetings and maintain personal contacts with representatives of special interest groups, media and other governmental agencies to address issues of common interest and keep them informed of park/agency activities and plans. Attend Friends meetings when the Park Manager is unable to attend or when requested by the Park Manager.

Supervision- Lead in establishing and scheduling project priorities. Lead in establishing and completing the daily cleaning, landscaping and maintenance tasks to ensure parks are providing safe and inviting outdoor recreation opportunities to customer and ASPT expectations. Assist in creating work assignments for Park Ranger Assistants, Park Rangers, Park Ranger Seniors, and volunteers for park. Evaluate completed projects to ensure goals/objectives are met. Address personnel problems (PR Specialist and II) minimizing effects on park operations. Review and administer performance evaluations.

Participates in park maintenance and improvement projects including grounds, buildings,
equipment, trails, fences, roads, recreation facilities, etc.

Administration - Prepare and/or approve various written and computerized reports including employee time reports, park activity reports, attendance/revenue reports, purchasing ledgers, deposit recaps, construction activity reports, volunteer documents, and make bank deposits when necessary. Participate and represent agency in a variety of capacities; public meetings. training seminars. internal Arizona State Park committees, etc...

Coordinator with contractors and staff the operation of two (Buckskin & River Island) water treatment and waste water plants.in order to ensure compliance with public safety protocols and ADEQ requirements. Order needed materials and coordinate needed maintenance. Supervise daily operations and reporting. Train staff as needed to perform needed tasks in support of the operation.

Knowledge of:
- Good working knowledge of park/lodge operational needs, quality standards, visitor safety and employee safety standards.
- Current practices and methods in the protection of resources in a park.
- Interpretation techniques/philosophy.
- Grounds keeping.
- Basic utility vehicle repair.
- Agency vision, mission, goals and objectives.
- Applicable federal, state and agency laws, statues, policies and procedures.
- CPR & First Aid.
- Building repair and construction concepts.

Skill in:
-Training in day-to-day functions of a high-profile recreational park.
- Personnel management and supervisory techniques.
- Assigning work assignments and priorities.
- Facility and landscape maintenance.
- Addressing visitor complaints, emergency situations and other stress work issues, while maintaining a courtesy and professional demeanor.
- Problem solving and multi-tasking.
- Verbal and written communication.
- Speaking to small and large groups of people.
- In the use of electronic office equipment – (PC’s, cash registers, point of dale systems, etc.)
- In partnerships with external groups/agencies.

Ability to:
Meets with and keeps Park Manager informed of all issues regarding park staff and operational needs to effectively and efficiently run the park.
- Work independently and on a team.
- Public speaking.
- Work Holidays and weekends.
- Communicate effectively with staff and public.
- Maintain Park facilities, water treatments.\
and equipment.
- Identify and correct safety hazards.
- Obtain and maintain CPR First Aid and techniques certification.
- Gain and maintain current Arizona State Class D Drivers License.
- Performs all necessary activities associated with employee performance, development of work expectations and opportunities to exceed standards.0

An ideal candidate would have Bachelor’s Degree in the area of Park Management, Natural Resource Management, Recreation, or closely related field. 3+ years’ Experience in park management, managing staff, budget, park operations and volunteers will be considered.

- Certification from ADEQ or equivalent of Grade 1 in water treatments, water distribution and waste water at time of or within 12 months of appointment.

- May require EMT certification within 1 year of appointment

- Must have a valid Arizona driver’s license or ability to obtain one.

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 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
● Parental Leave - Up to 12 weeks per year pid leave for newborns or newly placed foster/adopted child.

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

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (480) 604 -7331. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

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