At Arizona State Parks and Trails (ASPT), we look after 33 beautiful state parks, historical buildings, and over 64,000 acres of Arizona’s best
landscapes. Our mission is all about connecting people with the outdoors and our state's incredible history to help them build memories that last a
lifetime.
Why you'll love working here:
✓ Be a part of a highly engaged team that enjoys this work, believes in the mission, and has the support, tools, and an open and accepting
environment where you can do your best.
✓ Professional growth and development through an active learning culture with opportunities like First Aid and Certified Interpretive Guide
certifications, and cross-park learning programs that allow employees to grow their skill set and learn about operations across the agency.
✓ Supportive leadership that encourages collaboration, idea sharing, and problem solving. Our team has meaningful input into the agency's direction.
✓ Recognition programs encourage innovation and acknowledge hard work through monetary rewards and peer-to-peer appreciation.
As a Park Ranger, no two days are quite the same. You'll get to help the park run smoothly and provide a great experience for visitors through a variety of ways.
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
● General Park upkeep including basic carpentry, irrigation, landscaping, repair projects, litter removal, trail maintenance, restroom cleaning, etc..
● 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
● Conducts park landscaping, including but not limited to irrigation repair, water well pump, invasive species removal, lawn mowing, weed wacking, tree pruning , apply fertilizer/herbicides, use of hand and power tools.
● Conducts park maintenance and repairs of facilities, historic structures and equipment which can include repair/replace/maintain irrigation lines; electrical outlets, switches, furniture flooring windows, doors, signs, locks, fences, gates, picnic tables, etc.
● Maintain vehicles and tools (power and manual), air-conditioning units water heaters, office equipment etc. and water pump operating efficiently and effectively.
● Interpretation and Event Planning: Provides interpretation to the public and at special events and for junior rangers; work with volunteers for special projects. conducts research, act as liaison with local schools, promotes special events and workshops; Assist with marketing and social media for the park.
● Other duties as assigned as related to the position.
We’re looking for a team player who has the knowledge, skills, and ability to:
● 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
● Additional skills may be needed to complete duties
Preferred qualifications include:
● Two years of experience equivalent to a Park Ranger Assistant
● OR three years of work experience in customer service, library or museum work
● OR a Bachelor’s degree in Park Management, Forestry, Natural Resources Management, or a closely related field.
Pre-employment requirements include:
● Possess, obtain and maintain a current Arizona Driver's license appropriate to assignment.
● Some positions may require certification as an Emergency Medical Technician, Electrician, and/or Wastewater Treatment Operator.
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).
Being part of the ASPT team comes with some pretty great benefits, 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 paid leave for newborns or newly placed foster/adopted children. Learn more about the Paid Parental
Leave program here.
● 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.
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
If you're ready for a meaningful career caring for Arizona’s parks and helping people connect with nature, we want to hear from you. Apply now!Contact us with questions at 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.
Having trouble applying for this position?
Email HRIShelpdesk@azdoa.gov or call (602) 542-4700 for assistance.