PARK RANGER ASSISTANT
Job no: 538706
Position type: Temporary
Location: PAYSON
Division/Equivalent: STATE OF AZ
School/Unit: ARIZONA STATE PARKS AND TRAILS
Department/Office: PR-1291-Tonto Natural Bridge
Categories: Forestry/Wildland Fire/Natural Resources
ARIZONA STATE PARKS AND TRAILSTo connect people with the outdoors and history of Arizona to build a lifetime of memories.
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PARK RANGER ASSISTANT
TONTO NATURAL BRIDGE STATE PARK
*This is a temporary / seasonal position with no benefits*
**may work up to 40 hours per week and / or up to 1500 hours per calendar year**
| Job Location: |
Address: NF-583 A, Pine, AZ 85544
| Posting Details: |
Salary Range : $16.00 - $17.50 per hour
Grade: 15
Closing Date: February 18, 2026
| Job Summary: |
Under supervision, performs a variety of work activities while providing customer service in the operation 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 and regulations.
| Job Duties: |
Outdoor Recreation & Programmatic:
• Host visitors.
• assists with interpretive programs and may lead guided walks or hikes.
• assists with information in response to visitor questions, directions, guidance, and concerns.
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.
Customer Service:
• Provides customer service by phone and in person and respond to publics inquiries about park hours, accommodations and reservations.
| Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): |
Knowledge of:
• A basic 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.
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): |
The ideal candidate for this position will have One year of customer 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.
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 temporary assignment with no benefits.
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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