Park Ranger Assistant Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

The purpose of the Park Ranger position at Rockin' River Park is to assist in the operation of the park.Duties include, but are not limited to:

Custodial, interpretive visitor services/contact, collect entrance fees and gift shop sales using point of sales / reservation system, complete administrative duties, such as answering phones, compiling data, conducting research, working with volunteers and other groups &/ organizations, assist with social media, assist Park Manager with implementation and coordination of special events, purchase maintenance supplies and conducting supply and gift shop inventories.

- Visitor contact: tend visitor center, greet visitors, assign tasks to volunteers, collect visitor fees, gift shop sales, permit fees, etc. Provide visitors with other tourist information: distribute literature, answer phones, handle two-way radio communication and data entry. 

- Custodial maintenance of grounds/facilities: daily cleaning of public rest rooms visitor center and gift shop, stock rest rooms with paper supplies, clean picnic tables, cyclical painting of buildings, picnic tables, trash and recycling barrels, signs; collect trash from barrel receptacles throughout the park and haul to dumpster. Landscaping,Trim trees and shrubs; invasive species management, weedwacking, mowing, transplant for landscaping, irrigate trees and shrubs, apply fertilizer/herbicides; rake gravel, pick up liter in park, along roads and on all park grounds, maintain demonstration garden.
- Park security: Patrol park to ensure security of visitors and property. Secure compliance with rules by educating violators, when possible, or issuing warnings. Assist with first-aid response to illnesses and injuries. Handle two-way radio communications related to law enforcement activity or emergencies of any type. Complete incident reports as needed.
- Conducts park maintenance and repairs of facilities, historic structures and equipment; repair/replace broken or faulty irrigation lines; perform minor electrical repairs, doors, signs, locks, fences, gates, picnic tables, etc. Clean, lubricate and adjust and repair vehicles and tools (power and manual). Repair air-conditioning units water heaters, office equipment etc. Maintain and make sure the irrigation lines and the water well pump are operating efficiently and effectively.
- Administration: maintain/input personal time sheets/hours; vehicle and equipment logs and supply inventories. On computer, complete daily attendance and revenue records; revenue recaps; make revenue deposits; accounts payable ledgers; revolving fund ledgers, and reimbursement requests and completes volunteer records/log.
- Interpretation: Provides interpretation to the public and at special events; lead guided hikes, conducts research oversees garden activities and youth programming; acts as liaison with local schools, promotes special events and workshops.

- Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge of:
Basic preservation on historic buildings and structures, parks and recreation, construction, plumbing, electric and carpentry volunteer coordination both agency and park rules and regulations.
basic use of hand and power tools.
landscaping and gardening and irrigation lines / installation and maintaining.
First Aid and CPR and public safety techniques and practices.
computer usage (ie. Microsoft Office-Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and willing to learn how to use the web-based cash register system Itinio).
Skill in:
Skills in interpersonal relationships.
Skills of basic plumbing, electrical and carpentry.
Skills in basic grounds maintenance, landscaping, maintaining a garden and landscaping.
Skills in operating and servicing automotive and small motors.
Skills in effective public contact.
Skills in written and oral communication.
Skills in restroom maintenance and cleaning.
Skill in hand an power tools.

Ability to:
handling visitors complaints, emergency situations and other stressful work environment and large groups of people, while maintaining a courteous and professional demeanor.
Ability to uniformly and consistently interpret and enforce agency and park rules and regulations.
Ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral.
Ability to conduct and participate in a wide variety of resource management programs.
Ability to work independently on work assignments as necessary.
Ability to work some nights, weekends and holidays.
Ability to work as a member of a team.
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Arizona drivers license.
Ability to operate park equipment and power tools safely and effectively.
Ability to work in extreme heat.
Ability to cross-train at other regional state parks, when necessary.

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.

- Must obtain, possess and maintain a current Arizona Driver's license appropriate to assignment.
- May require certification of First aid and CPR.

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).

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

Eligible for Arizona State Retirement System pension. Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment for newly hired State of Arizona employees.

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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