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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
LYMAN LAKE STATE PARK
*must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays*
Job Location:
Address: 38144 South US HWY 180-191, St. Johns, AZ 85936
(11 mi. S of St. Johns on Hwy 191)
Posting Details:
Salary: $20.00 - $22.00 / per hour Grade: 17 Closing Date: September 22, 2026
Job Summary:
Under minimal supervision, serves in a leadership role performing a variety maintenance and assisting administrated 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 & Programs:
- Host visitors, help train staff and volunteers, conduct interpretive programs, and lead guided walks or hikes. Provides information in response to visitor questions, direction, guidance, and concerns. Update social media Facebook page and create interpretive videos to promote the park, nature, and conservation.
Customer Service:
- Provides customer service by phone, in-person, or other methods to respond to public inquiries about park hours, accommodations, and reservations.
Cash Handling & Administrative Functions:
- Perform cashier duties at Contact Station/Gift Shop, run reports, collect and account for fees for park admission and store purchases/souvenir orders. Assist park management with day to day operation needs and serve as a designated lead when management is not available.
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. Assists park management with maintaining/inspecting park infrastructure and training implementation/development.
Maintenance:
- Serve as maintenance lead for park infrastructures and equipment for the park. Oversee and train rangers on proper landscaping and other related maintenance techniques on park upkeep and preventative maintenance duties. Troubleshoot, repair and install restroom fixtures/toilets, build fences, perform trail maintenance, general plumbing, preventative maintenance, landscaping, minor electrical repairs/troubleshooting, oil changes/fluid maintenance of vehicles/equipment, and septic/water system maintenance.
- Lead and assist in training of subordinate staff and volunteers. Oversees inmate work crews and remains in compliance with Department of Corrections training and standards.
- 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, fees and revenue functions; techniques for display and interpretation of objects/artifacts and general/natural resources to visitors; basic maintenance strategies, and general office procedures.
Skill in:
Public relations and information dissemination; service orientation; critical thinking; active listening; driving and operating automotive equipment; basic curatorial techniques; natural resource management, basic maintenance troubleshooting, repair and preventative maintenance skillsets in areas such as landscape, plumbing, electrical and general construction/building maintenance; multi-tasking; and deescalation techniques.
Ability to:
Research of natural or historical information; performing math calculations; first aid techniques; oral and written communications; interpersonal relationships; perform basic maintenance repairs,; deescalate upset or non-compliant visitors; train new staff in policies and procedures.
Selective Preference(s):
Two years of experience equivalent to a Park Ranger Assistant or one year as a Park Ranger, OR three years of work experience in customer service, 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.
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, Electrician, and/or Wastewater Treatment Operator.
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 - Up to 12 weeks per year pid leave for newborns or newly placed foster/adopted child.
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave 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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