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 ASSISTANT MANAGER
BUCKSKIN MOUNTAIN STATE PARK 
&
RIVER ISLAND STATE PARK
*HOUSING IS AVAILABLE*
**Must be able to Work Evenings, Weekends and Holidays**

Job Location:

Address:  5200 N. Highway 95, Parker, AZ 85344

Posting Details:

Salary: $21.50 - $24.50 / Per Hour 

Grade: 18

Closing Date: June 4, 2025

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Park Manager, this position is responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of two recreation based or natural resource/historic parks. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Operates park with a business acumen and entrepreneurial spirit that focuses on revenue generation, cost effectiveness, and innovation;
- Assists in tracking Park budgets (Buckskin Mountain & River Island) and making recommendations for annual changes to Park Manager;
- Responsible for following procurement rules in completing purchases through requisitions and P-card for equipment, materials, supplies and repairs needed both Parks Buckskin Mountain & River Island.
- Assists in the operation, maintenance and repairs of 2 portable water and 2 wastewater treatment system, also trains and assists staff in in obtaining certifications in the operations of the 4 treatment plants;
- This position will be accountable for hiring, training, and coaching volunteers, also for completing paperwork and reports associated with the volunteer program and assign Staff Volunteer Coordinator position and train in assisting with these duties;
- Develops partnerships through fostering and maintaining positive relationships with external organizations such as, but not limited to, friends groups, chambers of commerce, media, special interest groups, and local, state and federal government entities;
- Provides excellent customer service to our customers;
- Performs administrative duties such as preparing reports, project management, and updating the Annual Operating Plan For two Parks;
- Supervision and training of Park Ranger Senior’s, Park Ranger, Park Ranger Assistants, Volunteers and staff assigned as Subject Matter Expert (SME);
- Directs and/or performs park maintenance, improvement projects and park inventories;
- Participates and represents the Agency in a variety of capacities (e.g., public meetings).
- Enforces all park policies and procedures while conserving the natural resources and ensuring public safety for our customers and employees.
- Hosts park visitors, provides general information, leads or assists in on-going training, conducts other interpretive programs, patrols grounds, enforces park rules, performs office and custodial duties, takes part in emergency situations, works with other units as assigned, works with and around Department of Corrections work crew.
- Operate watercraft and ensures navigational aids are in compliance with Coast Guard rules.
- Assists with the planning of special events at both park. Represents the park at off site events.

This position must be able to work weekends and holidays and could possibly relocate to another state park seasonally and/or permanent.

Living on park may be required.
May require Water/Waste Water Certification based on current requirements.
May require EMT certification within 1 year of appointment.

Job Duties:

Customer Service/Gift Shop Management: Maintains a professional attitude in regards to all aspects of customer service. This includes but is not limited to: selling annual and day use passes, answering telephones, making camping and group use area reservations, park correspondence, answering requests for information, interpretation, ordering supplies, inventory manag