Park Ranger

PARKS BOARD
- 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

KARTCHNER CAVERNS STATE PARK

**DISCOVERY CENTER**

**MUST BE ABLE TO WORK WEEKENDS, EVENINGS AND HOLIDAYS**

Job Location:
Address: 2980 AZ-90, Benson, AZ 85602

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

Grade: 16

Closing Date: 4/23/2024

Job Summary:
Under general supervision, performs a variety of skilled and specialized work activities 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.

This position must be able to work weekends and holidays.

Job Duties:
Programmatic:

- Hosts visitors.
- conducts interpretive programs and will lead guided tours in cave.
- Provides information in response to visitor questions, direction, guidance, and concerns.
- Provides information in response to visitor questions and concerns;
Public and Staff safety:

- Prepare for cave tours while checking for safety; cave trail maintenance, cleaning handrails.
- 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.

Customer Service:

- Provides customer service by phone and in-person and respond to publics inquires about park hours, accommodations, reservations.

Reporting:

- Records and completes all necessary reports concerning, revenue and attendance, time sheets, etc.
- Data Collection and monitors of weather and cave conditions to report out appropriate agencies.

Cash Handling:

- Perform cashier duties at Contact Station/Gift Shop.
- Collect and account for fees for park admission and store purchases.
- Awareness and participation in Systems Management (AMS) Strategic thinking for the organization to maximize the mission outcome.
- Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of:

- Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
- Interpretive programs (environmental/biological/ecological/geological) based work.
- Park rules, fees and revenue functions.
- Techniques for display and interpretation of objects/artifacts and general resources to visitors.
- General office procedure.

Skills in:

- Public relations and information dissemination.
- Active listening.
- Service orientation.
- Critical thinking.
- Driving and operating automotive equipment.
- Basic curatorial techniques.

Ability to:

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

Selective Preference(s):
Degree in Park Management, Natural Resources Management, Recreation, or closely related field. Experience in park operations, interpretation and education, natural resources.

Pre-Employment Requirements:
Must possess and maintain a current Arizona Driver's license appropriate to assignment. Obtain CPR/First Aid.

**Benefits**:
The State’s comprehensive benefits package includes, affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans. Top ranked retirement and long-term disability plans, deferred compensation plan. Accrued sick leave and vacation leave, ten paid holidays per year and wellness plans.
- 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.

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