PARK RANGER

Park Ranger Buckskin Mountain / River Island

Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays

No housing included

Job Location: Address: 5200 N. Highway 95, Parker, AZ 85344 Posting Details: Salary: $17.50 – $19.00 / per hour Grade: 16 Closing Date: September 9, 2026

Job Summary: Under general supervision, performs a variety of skilled work activities in the operation and maintenance of a recreational, historic or natural resource park; interprets natural features of the area, or historic objects/artifacts for visitors; and insures public safety by enforcing Park rules and regulations.

Job Duties:

• Hosts visitors:
• Conducts interpretive programs and may lead guided walks or hikes;
• Provides information in response to visitor questions and concerns;
• Enforces Park rules and protect Park resources;
• Utilizes two-way radio communications system;
• Confers with local officials and law enforcement officers;
• Completes all necessary reports concerning incidents; Collects and accounts for fees;
• Maintains and inspects all park facilities, grounds and specialized systems for completion of various basic carpentry, improvement and repair projects while following maintenance standards; litter removal, trail maintenance, toilet cleaning.
• Instructs subordinate staff in the operational functions of the Park and work systems;
• Constructs temporary and permanent exhibits and displays.
• Leads and or contributes to projects involving grounds, irrigation, landscaping and water infrastructure.
• Completes all necessary reports concerning, revenue and attendance, time sheets, etc;

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of:

• Techniques in maintenance and upkeep of facilities and Park grounds;
• Park curatorial
• Practices and display techniques;
• Park rules, fees and revenue functions;
• Techniques for display and interpretation of objects/ artifacts and general resources to visitors;
• Law enforcement practices and principles; general office procedures.

Skill in:

• Public relations and information dissemination;
• Practices and techniques of maintenance; driving, operating and maintaining automotive equipment;
• Basic curatorial techniques

Ability to:

• Research of natural or historical information;
• performing math calculations;
• first aid techniques;
• Oral and written communications;
• Interpersonal relationships

Selective Preference(s): Two years of experience equivalent to a Park Ranger Specialist, OR three years of work experience in customer service, library or museum work; OR a Bachelor's degree in Park Management, Forestry, Natural Resources 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.

Some positions may require certification as an Emergency Medical Technician, Electrician, and/or Wastewater Treatment Operator.

Benefits: The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Parental Leave – Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborns or newly placed foster/adopted child.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.