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.
To learn more about Arizona State Parks and Trails, visit our web site at azstateparks.com.
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 SENIOR
or / and
PARK RANGER
SLIDE ROCK STATE PARK
*must be able to work evening, weekends and holidays*  

Job Location:

Address:  6871 N. Hwy 89A, Sedona, AZ, 86336

Posting Details:

Park Ranger
Salary: $17.50 - $19.00 / per hour
Grade: 16

Park Ranger Senior
Salary: $20.00 - $22.00 / per hour
Grade: 17

Closing Date: September 8, 2025

Job Summary:

Park Ranger Senior:
Under minimal supervision, this position acts as the lead for volunteers, school groups, and potable water operator. Specific responsibilities include acting as the drinking water plant operator, coordinating and scheduling school field trip programs on site, volunteer coordination, maintaining certification as a Leave No Trace instructor, , and assisting with social media posts.

Park Ranger:
Under general supervision, performs a variety of work activities while providing customer service 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. Assists with surface water testing and laboratory duties including QA/QC and inventory when needed.

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.

Park Ranger Senior:
Also performs outreach in the community with potential volunteers and school group connections. Provides internal customer service to park volunteers.

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.

Park Ranger Senior:
Drinking Water / Potable Water Operator
• Obtains and maintains certification as water plant operator.

• 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.
- public speaking both in a lecture setting and impromptu; supervisory skills relevant to supervising employees and volunteers.

Ability to:
- Performing math calcula