Employment Spotlight

AZStateJobs.gov

Park Ranger Specialist

Temporary Position, No Benefits
Job Type: Exempt Hiring Freeze Public Safety
EEO Type: Service / Maintenance
Class: 12
Salary Range: $10.52/hourly
ID #: 1000047751
Location: Various, Western Region Parks
This is an Open, Continuous Recruitment

APPLICANTS WILL BE REVIEWED ON A REGULAR BASIS AND USED TO FILL VACANCIES IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE NEEDS OF THE PARKS WHEN CURRENT EMPLOYEES ARE NOT AVAILABLE

Lake HavasuWestern Region State Parks
Alamo Lake State Park, Wenden, AZ
Buckskin Mountain State Park, Parker, AZ
Cattail Cove State Park, Lake Havasu City, AZ
River Island, Lake Havasu City, AZ
Lake Havasu State Park, Lake Havasu City, AZ
Yuma Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park, Yuma, AZ
Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park, Yuma, AZ
(See also State Parks Map)

Note: To select the Park(s) you would like to be considered for employment at, when applying go to the "Screening Questions" section. Click on the screening question entitled "Parks West". A drop down display of Parks will appear and you will be able to select you park(s)where you wish to work.

Description of Duties:

Natural Resources: May serve as an interpretive guide,conduct programs and perform museum artifact maintenance. Provide general, historical, and scientific information and education to the visiting public concerning protection and management of natural and cultural resources. Conduct interpretative natural and cultural resource programs and regularly perform work essential to preserve and protect the park's natural, cultural and recreational resources for the enjoyment of the public.

Customer Service/General: Greets and provides information to park visitors. Enforce park rules, collect fees, issue permits and perform office and clerical duties. Performs work of moderate difficulty in maintaining campgrounds and day use areas, trail work, landscape and grounds maintenance, litter and garbage collection, cleaning restroom and shower facilities. Performs routine facility maintenance, general housekeeping and custodial tasks. Performs moderate level construction work on special projects and painting. Inspect and patrol park grounds for vandalism, malfunctions or problems. May operate a gift shop or store, operate a cash register, write reports, perform supply inventories, make deposits and sell gas.

Do you have some of theses Knowledge, Skills and Abilities?

  • Knowledge of customer service requirements.
  • Knowledge of basic techniques in maintenance and upkeep of facilities restrooms and park grounds.
  • Knowledge of basic techniques for displaying and interpreting objects/artifacts and general resources to visitors.
  • Knowledge of general office procedures.
  • Knowledge of motor vehicle operation and repair.

  • Skill in basic practices and techniques in the maintenance and upkeep of facilities and grounds.
  • Skill in general construction techniques including plumbing, wood working and electrical.
  • Skill in driving, operating and maintaining automotive equipment.
  • Skill in the area of customer service and information dissemination.
  • Skill in hand and power tool operation.
  • Skill in oral and written communications.
  • Skill in interpersonal relationships.

  • Ability to understand and apply park rules and collect park fees.
  • Ability to operate communications equipment.
  • Ability to communicate with the public in a positive, professional manner under both friendly and intense circumstances.
  • Ability to work as a team member.
  • A current Class D Arizona Driver's License is required at the time of appointment. A medical/physical evaluation is required prior to appointment.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AGENCY

Arizona State Parks Mission Statement
Managing and conserving Arizona's natural, cultural and recreational resources for the benefit of the people both in our parks and through our partners. To learn more about Arizona State Parks, visit our web site at www.azstateparks.com

Application Procedure

AZStateJobs.govAll State of Arizona government jobs can be found at one site: AZStateJobs.gov. You can search for current job openings by job description, keyword, job type or job name. At the site, you can create an account, upload your resume and apply for current vacancies. This is the only method to apply for jobs with Arizona State Parks.

If you wish to only view and/or apply for Arizona State Parks jobs, press the “Search For Jobs” button, type AZPARKS in the Keyword Field, and then press Search.

Selection: Resumes submitted through AZStateJobs.gov will be evaluated by State Parks Recruitment Staff and referred to the hiring supervisor. Should qualifications match that of an open position, the resume may be forwarded to the hiring authority for consideration. You will be contacted only if the hiring supervisor wishes to pursue your background further. A valid Class D Arizona Driver's License is required at time of appointment for most jobs. All relevant information is subject to verification.

Employment Home Page

Arizona State Parks   [Skip]   Home   Find a Park   Arizona Map

Western Region

Northern Region

Eastern Region

Southern Region