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PARK RANGER ASSISTANT
Job No: 541068
Work Type: Temporary
Location: APACHE JUNCTION
Categories: Forestry/Wildland Fire/Natural Resources
ARIZONA STATE PARKS AND TRAILS
Connecting people with the outdoors and history of Arizona to build a lifetime of memories.
Arizona State Parks and Trails is the leader in sustainable outdoor recreation for current and future generations.
To learn more about Arizona State Parks and Trails, visit our web site at azstateparks.com.
Arizona State Parks and Trails protect and preserves more than 30 state parks and natural areas. The agency also includes the statewide trails program, outdoor-related grants program, the State Historic Preservation Office, as well as the Off-Highway Vehicle Program, and more. With parks located across the state, the agency strives to make outdoor recreation accessible and available to everyone.
PARK RANGER ASSISTANT
LOST DUTCHMAN 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: 6109 N. Apache Trail, Apache Junction, 85119
Posting Details:
Salary: $16.00 - $17.50 / per hour
Grade: 15
Closing Date: June 1, 2026
Job Summary:
Performs a variety of work activities while providing customer service, cleaning, and maintenance tasks in the operation of a recreational park. Interprets natural features of the area for visitors, and ensures public safety by enforcing Park rules and regulations. May perform or assist with interpretive programs.
Job Duties:
Outdoor Recreation & Programs:
- Hosts visitors.
- Conducts interpretive programs and may lead guided walks or hikes.
- Provides information in response to visitor questions, direction, guidance, and concerns.
- May assist other rangers or volunteers with programs or hikes.
Cash Handling:
- Cash Handling - Perform cashier duties at Contact Station/Gift Shop.
- Collect and account for fees for park admission and store purchases.
General Cleaning/Maintenance:
- General cleaning of facilities on a daily basis..
- Maintains visitor center and all restrooms, toilet cleaning in clean, sanitary conditions.
- Sweep and mop floors, restock towels, toilet paper, soap dispensers.
- Maintains and inspects all park facilities; litter removal, trail maintenance.
Public & Staff Safety:
- Promote the safety of park visitors and enforces Park rules and protect Park resources.
- Utilizes two-way radio communications system.
- Confers with local officials and law enforcement officers.
- Completes all necessary reports concerning incidents.
Cash Handling:
- Perform cashier duties at the Contact /Gift Shop.
- Collect and account for fees for park admission and store purchases.
- Other duties as assigned as related to the position.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of:
Outdoor recreation and park management, outdoor/environmental and/or history/archeology education. Principles and processes for providing customer service satisfaction, safety, security, sanitation, operation maintenance, and public relations procedures and practices. Park rules, department policies, facility operational standards, and emergency response procedures. Knowledge of fees and revenue functions, general office procedures and outdoor parks and recreation.
Skill in:
Effective communication both written and verbal, active listening. Skill in public speaking both in a lecture setting and impromptu. Skill in customer service satisfaction, critical thinking, and issue resolution techniques to deescalate upset or non-compliant visitors.
Ability to:
Work unsupervised in a constantly changing and dynamic environment. Ability to work and collaborate with coworkers to produce innovative concepts and resolve issues in a way that promotes a positive and healthy workplace culture. The ability to develop, modify, maintain and manage special assigned programs, projects and or duties specific to the operation of the park and the park goals. Ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of customers visiting the facility and successfully meeting their needs.
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 /or obtain and maintain a current Arizona Driver's license appropriate to assignment.
- First Aid/CPR/AED preferred but not required
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
• 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.
Having trouble applying for this position?
Email HRIShelpdesk@azdoa.gov or call (602) 542-4700 for assistance.
Advertised: 19 May 2026 US Mountain Standard Time
Applications close: 01 Jun 2026 US Mountain Standard Time
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