PARK RANGER
Job no: 534323
Position type: Full-time
Location: SEDONA
Division/Equivalent: STATE OF AZ
School/Unit: ARIZONA STATE PARKS AND TRAILS
Department/Office: PR-1281-Slide Rock
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
SLIDE ROCK STATE PARK
**Must be able to work Weekends, Holidays and Evenings**
Job Location: |
Address: 6871 N. Highway 89A, Sedona, AZ 86336
Posting Details: |
Salary: $17.50 - $19.00 / per hour
Grade: 16
Closing Date: July 3, 2025
Job Summary: |
Under general supervision perform a variety of work activities while providing customer service in the operation of recreational, historic or 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:
• Host visitors.
• Conducts interpretive programs and may lead guided walks or hikes.
• Provides information in response to visitor questions, directions, guidance, and concerns.
Customer Service:
• Provides customer service by phone and in-person and respond to publics inquiries 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 enforce Park rules and protect Park resources.
• Utilize two-way radio communications system.
• Confers with local officials and law enforcement officers.
• Completes all necessary reports concerning incidents.
• May lead and assist in training subordinate staff.
General maintenance and Cleaning:
• May maintain, inspect, repair park buildings for any problems or hazards, completion of various
carpentry, improvement and repair projects while following maintenance standards.
• General cleaning of facilities as necessary.
Reporting:
• Completes reports regarding activities, transaction and progress covering a specified time period
or project completing.
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/ regulations, fees and revenue functions.
- Techniques for display and interpretation of objects/ artifacts and general resources to visitors.
- General office procedures.
Skills in:
- Public relations and information dissemination.
- Customer service.
- Active listening.
- Critical thinking.
- Driving and operating automotive equipment.
- Basic curatorial techniques.
- Multi-tasking; and de-escalation 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): |
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: |
- Some positions may require certification as an Emergency Medical Technician, Water Distribution and Treatment Systems Operator, and/or Certified Interpretive Guide.
- 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).
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 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
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.
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Email HRIShelpdesk@azdoa.gov or call (602) 542-4700 for assistance.
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