Park Ranger

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._
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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**
**SLIDE ROCK STATE PARK**
**must be able to work weekends, evenings and holidays**

Job Location:
Address: 6871 N. Highway 89A, sedona, aZ 86336

Posting Details:
**Salary**: $17.00 - $18.50 / per hour

Grade: 16

Closing Date: May 14, 2024

Job Summary:
Under general supervision perform a variety of work activities while providing customer service in the operation of recreational, historic or natural features of the area, or historic objects /artifacts for visitors; and ensures public safety by enforcing Park rules and regulations.

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.
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.
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/ 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.

Ability to:

- Research of natural or historical information.
- Performing math calculations.
- First aid techniques.
- Oral and written communications.
- interpersonal relationships.
- Deescalate upset or non-compliant visitors.

Selective Preference(s):
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:

- Some positions may require certification as an Emergency Medical Technician, Water Distribution and Treatment Systems Operator, and/or Certified Interpretive Guide.
- Must possess and maintain a current Arizona Driver's license appropriate to assignment.
- 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._

**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

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:
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a s