PARK RANGER ASSISTANT

At Arizona State Parks and Trails (ASPT), we look after 33 beautiful state parks, historical buildings, and over 64,000 acres of Arizona’s best landscapes. Our mission is all about connecting people with the outdoors and our state's incredible history to help them build memories that last a lifetime.

Why you'll love working here:

✓ Be a part of a highly engaged team that enjoys this work, believes in the mission, and has the support, tools, and an open and accepting environment where you can do your best.
✓ Professional growth and development through an active learning culture with opportunities like First Aid and Certified Interpretive Guide certifications, and cross-park learning programs that allow employees to grow their skill set and learn about operations across the agency.
✓ Supportive leadership that encourages collaboration, idea sharing, and problem solving. Our team has meaningful input into the agency's direction.
✓ Recognition programs encourage innovation and acknowledge hard work through monetary rewards and peer-to-peer appreciation.

Performs maintenance duties including trail and facility upkeep, landscaping, minor repairs, equipment operation, and custodial tasks. Assists with interpretive and environmental education programs for park visitors and organized groups. Provides customer service in person and by phone, including answering questions about park operations. Performs cashier duties at the Contact Station and Gift Shop, handling park fees and retail sales. Promotes public and staff safety by enforcing park rules, protecting resources, assisting with emergencies, coordinating with local officials, and completing required reports. Performs other related duties as assigned. This position requires weekend and holiday work.

As a Park Ranger Assistant, no two days are quite the same. You'll get to help the park run smoothly and provide a great experience for visitors through a variety of ways.

Support the operation and maintenance of a recreational, historic, or natural resource park.
● Operation of UTVs, and Tractor with multiple attachments
● Maintenance duties and custodial tasks
● Presenting and organizing Interpretative program & Environment Education programs
● Customer service, phones, cash collection, enforcing park rules, helping with weekend programs & Gift Shop

We’re looking for a team player who has the knowledge, skills, and ability to:
● Establish good rapport with the public and provide interpretive education
● Maintain park facilities, grounds, systems, and equipment
● Keep visitors safe with first aid techniques and rule enforcement
● Work with agency resources, including oral/written communication, interpersonal relationships, and general office procedures
● Handle cash transactions while welcoming visitors in a friendly manner
● Adapt quickly to changing priorities
● Juggle multiple tasks

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 include:
● Possess and maintain a current Arizona Driver's license appropriate to assignment.
● Some positions may require certification as an Certified interpretive guide
● Completion of Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify), required for all newly hired State employees.

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).

This is a temporary assignment with no benefits.

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.

Having trouble applying for this position?
Email HRIShelpdesk@azdoa.gov or call (602) 542-4700 for assistance.