PARK RANGER ASSISTANT
Job no: 529258
Position type: Temporary
Location: BENSON
Division/Equivalent: STATE OF AZ
School/Unit: ARIZONA STATE PARKS AND TRAILS
Department/Office: PR101-PR-PARKS DIVISION
Categories: Forestry/Wildland Fire/Natural Resources
ARIZONA STATE PARKS AND TRAILSManaging and conserving Arizona’s natural, cultural and recreational resources for the benefit of the people both in our parks and through our partners.
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PARK RANGER ASSISTANT
KARTCHNER CAVERNS
This a Temporary/Seasonal Position
*May work up to 40 hours per week and up to 1500 hours per calendar year*
**Must be able to work Weekends, Evenings and Holidays**
Job Location: |
Address: 2980 S Hwy 90, Benson, AZ 85602
Posting Details: |
Salary: $15.00 - $16.00 / per hour
Grade: 15
Closing Date: October 18, 2024
Job Summary: |
Under supervision, performs a variety of work activities while providing customer service in the operation of a recreational/ natural resource park; interprets natural features of the area, and ensures public safety by enforcing Park rules and regulations.
Job Duties: |
Outdoor Recreation & Programmatic:
- Hosts visitors.
- Assists with interpretive programs and will lead guided cave tours in an enclosed humid environment.
- Assists with information in response to visitor questions, direction, guidance, and concerns.
Customer Service:
- Provides customer service by phone and in-person and respond to publics inquiries about park hours, accommodations, and reservations.
Cash Handling:
- Perform cashier duties at Contact Station/Gift shop; and account for fees for the park admission and store purchases.
Public & staff Safety:
- Promote the safety of park visitors, enforces Park rules, and protect Park resources.
- Utilizes two-way radio communications system.
- Completes all necessary reports concerning incidents.
Other duties as assigned as related to the position.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): |
Knowledge of:
- A working understanding 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.
Skill in:
- Public relations and information dissemination.
- Customer service.
- Active listening.
- Critical thinking.
- Driving and operating automotive equipment.
- Basic curatorial techniques.
Ability to:
- Research of natural or historical information.
- Performing math calculations.
- First aid techniques.
- Oral and written communications.
- interpersonal relationships.
- deescalate upset or non-compliant visitors.
Selective Preference(s): |
One year of service experience equivalent ; 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.
Some positions may require certification as an Emergency Medical Technician .
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: |
This is a seasonal temporary position with no benefits.
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
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.
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