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
BUCKSKIN MOUNTAIN / RIVER ISLAND
*must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays*

Job Location:

Address:  5200  & 5476 North US Highway 95, Parker, AZ 85344

Posting Details:

Salary: $20.00 - $22.00 / per hour 

Grade: 16

Closing Date: August 21, 2025

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 including those associated with water based recreation; and ensures public safety by enforcing Park rules and regulations.

Job Duties:

Programmatic:
- Maintains park to include cleaning, landscaping with a variety of equipment and hand tools according to ASPT standards. This includes a focus on the River Island OHV Trailhead as well as Buckskin Mountain and River Island State Parks.
- Coordinates safety and compliance efforts for outdoor recreation with a focus on Off-Highway Vehicles; Provides Information in response to visitor questions, direction. guidance, and concerns.

Public Contact & Outreach:
- Represent ASPT to groups and individuals, including the daily operations of a park Contact
Station. Develop and construct interpretive signage. This position will also include but not limited to travel from time to time to support the Agency OHV outreach program. Also serves as ASPT liaison for local OHV groups.

Customer Service:
- Provides customer service by phone and in-person and respond to publics inquiries about park hours, accommodations, reservations in park Contact Stations.

Reporting:
- Records and completes all necessary reports for park operations, grants and OHV initiatives.

Cash Handling:
- Maintains accurate transactions and accounting within established ASPT protocols and standards.

May lead and assist in training subordinate staff and/or volunteers.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:
- Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
Knowledge of OHV safety and operations including trails and equipment; Park rules, fees and revenue functions; Park standards for safety and maintenance and general resources to visitors; general office procedures.

Skill in:
- Public relations and information dissemination; active listening; service orientation; critical
thinking; driving and operating automotive and boating equipment; basic computer operation, familiarity with GPS coordination.

Ability to:
Providing skilled operation, maintenance and repair of OHV's and equipment; first aid techniques; oral and written communications; interpersonal relationships.

Selective Preference(s):

Two years experience in park operations, public programs, public events, customer service, outdoor recreation, park management
OR a Bachelor's degree in Park Management, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, or a closely related field. Any combination of training and experience that meet knowledge, skills, and abilities may be substituted.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Must possess and maintain a current Arizona Driver's license appropriate to assignment. Require certification verifying completion of OHV Safety program within 6 months of hire.

this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Re