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
FOOL HOLLOW LAKE
*MUST BE ABLE TO WORK EVENINGS, WEEKENDS & HOLIDAYS* 

Job Location:

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

Posting Details:

Salary: $20.00 - $22.00 / per hour 

Grade: 17

Closing Date: December 9, 2024

Job Summary:

Under minimal 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. - This position will serve as a team leader for grounds-keeping activities, forest management, and equipment maintenance and repair, watercraft and heavy equipment operator.

Job Duties:

Outdoor Recreation & Programs:
- Host visitors, help train staff and volunteers, conduct interpretive programs, and 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.

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

Cash Handling:
- Perform cashier duties at Contact Station/Gift Shop.
- Collect and account for fees for park admission and store purchases.

Maintenance:
- Serve as the primary team leader in performing basic maintenance and inspection of park infrastructure, buildings and equipment for the park.
- Troubleshoot, repair and install restroom fixtures/toilets, build fences, perform trail maintenance, general plumbing, preventative maintenance, landscaping, minor electrical repairs/troubleshooting, oil changes/fluid maintenance of equipment, and small engine and watercraft maintenance and repair.

Public & Staff Safety:
- Promote the safety of park visitors, 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.
- Assists park management with maintaining/inspecting park infrastructure and training implementation/development.

Reporting:
- Completes reports regarding activities, transactions and progress relating to maintenance activities.

Lead and assist in training subordinate staff.

Other 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, fees and revenue functions.
-Techniques for display and interpretation of objects/artifacts and general/natural resources to visitors; working knowledge of maintenance strategies, volunteer service, and general office procedures.

Skill in:
- Maintenance and inspection of park infrastructure.
- Buildings and equipment,including general plumbing skills,landscaping and electrical troubleshooting and repair, preventive maintenance of chainsaws, and small engine repairs.
- Driving and operating automotive equipment including UTV's, skid steer, loader and backhoe.
- Watercraft operation and maintenance.
- General construction/building maintenance and repair Multi tasking, basic curatorial techniques, multi-tasking.
-Working around and with volunteers; and de-escalation techniques.

Ability to:
- Research of natural or historical information.
- Performing math calculations.
- First aid techniques.
- Oral and written communications.
- Interpersonal relationships.
- Perform small engine and, equipment and building repair and maintenance.