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PARK RANGER SENIOR / PARK RANGER
Job No: 542972
Work Type: Full-time
Location: SEDONA
Categories: Forestry/Wildland Fire/Natural Resources
ARIZONA STATE PARKS AND TRAILS
Managing and conserving Arizona's natural, cultural and recreational resources for the benefit of the people both in our parks and through our partners.
To learn more about Arizona State Parks and Trails, visit our web site at azstateparks.com.
Arizona State Parks and Trails protects and preserves 30 State Parks and Natural Areas. The agency also includes the State Trails Program, outdoor-related Grants Program, the State Historic Preservation Office, as well as the Off-Highway Vehicle Program, and more. Arizona State Parks and Trails provides over 1,400 camping and RV sites throughout the parks and manages 8 of the top 25 most visited natural attractions in Arizona.
PARK RANGER SENIOR
or / and
PARK RANGER
SLIDE ROCK STATE PARK
*must be able to work evening, weekends and holidays*
Job Location:
Address: 6871 N. Hwy 89A, Sedona, AZ, 86336
Posting Details:
Park Ranger
Salary: $17.50 - $19.00 / per hour
Grade: 16
Park Ranger Senior
Salary: $20.00 - $22.00 / per hour
Grade: 17
Closing Date: August 25, 2026
Job Summary:
Park Ranger Senior:
Under minimal supervision, this position acts as the lead for volunteers, school groups, and potable water operator. Specific responsibilities include acting as the drinking water plant operator, coordinating and scheduling school field trip programs on site, volunteer coordination, maintaining certification as a Leave No Trace instructor, , and assisting with social media posts.
Park Ranger:
Under general 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. Assists with surface water testing and laboratory duties including QA/QC and inventory when needed.
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.
Park Ranger Senior:
Also performs outreach in the community with potential volunteers and school group connections. Provides internal customer service to park volunteers.
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.
Park Ranger Senior:
Drinking Water / Potable Water Operator
• Obtains and maintains certification as water plant operator.
• 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.
- public speaking both in a lecture setting and impromptu; supervisory skills relevant to supervising employees and volunteers.
Ability to:
- Performing math calculations.
- First aid techniques.
- Oral and written communications with variable age groups and cultural backgrounds.
- Positive interpersonal relationship.
- Work unsupervised in a constantly changing and dynamic environment.
- Work and collaborate with coworkers to produce innovative concepts and resolve issues in a way that promotes a positive and healthy workplace culture.
Selective Preference(s):
Park Ranger Senior:
Two years experience equivalent to a Park Ranger, OR three years of work experience in customer service and maintenance in park related setting; 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, abilities may be substituted. No less than two years cash handling and POS experience.
Park Ranger:
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:
- Must possess and maintain a current Arizona Driver's license appropriate to assignment.
- Must possess or obtain a Level 1 Water Operator certification within 6 months and Level 2 certification within 2 years.
- Strong preference for Leave No Trace Instructor and Certified Interpretive Guide certification.
- Other beneficial certifications include EMT, Wilderness 1st Aid, CPR/AED.
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
• Parental leave
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.
Having trouble applying for this position?
Email HRIShelpdesk@azdoa.gov or call (602) 542-4700 for assistance.
Advertised: 12 Aug 2026 US Mountain Standard Time
Applications close: 25 Aug 2026 US Mountain Standard Time
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