PARK RANGER ASSISTANT
Job no: 535748
Position type: Temporary
Location: SEDONA
Division/Equivalent: STATE OF AZ
School/Unit: ARIZONA STATE PARKS AND TRAILS
Department/Office: PR-1261-Red 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 ASSISTANT
RED ROCK STATE PARK
This is 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 evenings, weekends and holidays**
Job Location: |
Address: 4050 Red Rock Loop Road, Sedona, AZ
Posting Details: |
Salary $16.00 - $17.00 / per hour
Grade 15
Closing Date: September 15, 2025
Job Summary: |
Under general supervision, performs a variety of skilled work activities in the operation and maintenance 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.
Job Duties: |
Outdoor Recreation and Programmatic:
- Host 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, enforce park rules, protect park resources.
- Utilize two-way radio communications system, confers with local officials and law enforcement officers.
- Completes all necessary reports concerning incidents.
- 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. public and enforce park rules and policies.
- Basic maintenance strategies.
Skill in:
- Public relations and information dissemination.
- service orientation.
- Critical thinking.
- Active listening.
- Driving and operating automotive equipment
- Basic curatorial techniques.
Ability to:
- Research of natural, cultural or historical information.
- Performing basic math calculations.
- First aid techniques.
- Effective oral and written communications.
- interpersonal relationships and patience.
- Continuous learning.
Selective Preference(s): |
Two years of experience equivalent to a Park Ranger Specialist; OR three years work experience in customer service in the recreation or natural resources fields; OR a Bachelor's degree in Park Management, Forestry, Natural Resources, or a closely related field relevant to the position. Any relevant combination of training and experience 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 or Certified Interpretive Guide.
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 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.
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Email HRIShelpdesk@azdoa.gov or call (602) 542-4700 for assistance.
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