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 
FOOL HOLLOW LAKE RECREATION AREA
*must be able to evenings, weekends and holidays*

Job Location:

Address:  1500 N. Fool Hollow Lake Road, Show Low, AZ 85901

Posting Details:

PARK RANGER SENIOR 
Salary: $20.00 - $22.00 / per hour
GRADE: 17

PARK RANGER
SALARY: $17.50 - $19.00 / per hour
Grade: 16

Closing Date: September 11, 2025 

Job Summary:

Under management 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.

Job Duties:

Park Ranger Senior
- This position will serve as a potential volunteer coordinator, interpretive speaker, and park office administrator.

Outdoor Recreation & Programs:
- Host visitors, helps train staff and volunteers in a busy ranger station, conduct or assist on interpretive programs, and potentially lead guided walks or hikes. Provides information in response to visitor questions, direction, guidance, and concerns. Update social media Facebook page and create interpretive videos to promote the park, nature, and conservation. Helps schedule and coordinate special events with the public and our partners.

Customer Service/Communication/ Admin Duties :
- Communicates via telephone and in writing to Park Manager or Assistant Manager, or Regional Manager about the park, advising in operational and personnel issues. Provides excellent customer service by phone and in-person and respond to public inquiries about park hours, accommodations, and reservations. Investigates and responds to customer concerns regarding reservations, park amenities, events, etc. via telephone, email, or in person. Responsible for ordering, stocking, and updating prices as needed for the park store.

Cash Handling:
- Perform cashier duties at Contact Station/Gift Shop; collect and account for fees for park admission and store purchases. Process refunds, take camping and event reservations via phone. Balance registers, make cash drops, deposits, and do bank runs. Able to follow and train subordinate and volunteers on proper cash handling procedures.

Public & Staff Safety:
- Promote the safety of park visitors, educate guests and enforce park rules, protect park resources, utilize two-way radio communications system, confers with local officials and law enforcement officers, completes all necessary reports concerning incidents. Promotes and educates guests on safe recreation practices and recreational opportunities in the park.

Community Outreach and Engagement:
- Collaborate, foster, and maintain a positive relationship with visitors, guests, stakeholders, and partners on behalf of the park. Attends and actively participates in community events, local chamber meetings, and outreach programs. Ensures that mission objectives are met by aligning staff and volunteers in common goals. Helps keep the park operating safely and within the law including protection of environmental, cultural, and natural resources. Helps recruit local and out of state volunteers for the benefit of the park. Actively works with and trains volunteers and makes sure they uphold the agency's mission Ensures volunteers are trained on proper park procedures.

Maintenance:
- possesses basic maintenance skills including cleaning restrooms, basic housekeeping, basic tool use including drills, hammers, ladders, and proper safety protocols.

Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Park Ranger
Outdoor Recreation & Programs:
- Host visitors,
- Provides information in