PARK RANGER SENIOR

Arizona State Government; Arizona; On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Job summary

ARIZONA STATE PARKS AND TRAILS is seeking a Senior Park Ranger for Oracle State Park & Trails. The role requires weekend and holiday availability, customer service skills, and the ability to manage maintenance, cash handling, and safety operations within the park.

The position emphasizes maintenance of facilities and fleet vehicles, coordination with contractors, and the enforcement of park rules to ensure public safety and preserve resources.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of park operations and safety procedures.
• Ability to operate and maintain park equipment and tools.
• Experience with customer service and cash handling.
• Ability to enforce park rules and respond to emergencies.
• Familiarity with reservations systems and basic reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance: oversee repairs, landscaping, and facility upkeep, including fleet vehicles.
• Customer Service: assist visitors, handle inquiries, cash handling, and sales at gift shop.
• Public & Staff Safety: enforce rules, respond to incidents, coordinate with authorities.
• Purchasing: procure supplies for maintenance projects.
• Water Distribution: monitor and test water systems as needed.
• Other duties: as assigned to support park operations.

Skills

Driving vehicles including UTVs and Tr

Public interaction

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal relationships

Custodial management

Basic first aid

Park rules enforcement

Web-based reservation system

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Vehicle maintenance basics

Job description

ARIZONA STATE PARKS AND TRAILS

Connecting people with the outdoors and history of Arizona to build a lifetime of memories. Arizona State Parks and Trails is the leader in sustainable outdoor recreation for current and future generations. To learn more about Arizona State Parks and Trails, visit our web site at azstateparks.com. Arizona State Parks and Trails protect and preserves more than 30 state parks and natural areas. The agency also includes the statewide trails program, outdoor-related grants program, the State Historic Preservation Office, as well as the Off-Highway Vehicle Program, and more. With parks located across the state, the agency strives to make outdoor recreation accessible and available to everyone.

PARK RANGER SENIOR
ORACLE STATE PARK & TRAILS
"must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays"

Address:3820 Wildlife Drive, Oracle, AZ 85623

Salary: $20.00 - $22.00

Grade: 17

Closing Date: September 24, 2026

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 must be able to work weekends and holidays.

Job Duties:

• Maintenance:
  • Duties include but are not limited to performing, coordinating, leading facility maintenance and repairs, landscaping, and other projects within the park while following maintenance standards.
  • Operates and maintains trucks, various common grounds, and equipment maintenance tools. Including consistent cleaning of equipment and vehicles.
  • Leads and participates in various custodial duties.
  • Manages repairs to UTVs, Tractors, implements, and fleet vehicles.
  • Coordinate irrigation operations and monitoring at the historical ranch house garden.
  • Coordinates with contractors when needed for facility and fleet repairs.
  • In addition, performs all purchasing related to these maintenance projects.
  • Maintenance of facility and fleet/tractor/UTVs vehicles.
  • Operation of UTVs, and Tractor with multiple attachments.
  • Plumbing, electrical, landscaping.
• Customer Service:
  • Provides customer service by phone and in-person and responds to public inquiries about park hours, accommodations, reservations, etc., answer phones, cash collection, helping with weekend programs & Gift Shop.
• Cash Handling:
  • Performs cashier duties at Contact Station/Gift Shop;
  • Collects and accounts for park fees and store purchases.
  • Cash collection.
• Public & Staff Safety:
  • Promotes the safety of park visitors, enforces Park rules and protects Park resources;
  • Confers with local officials and law enforcement officers; participates in rescues and helps manage emergency situations.
  • Completes all necessary reports concerning incidents. Enforcing park rules.
• Purchasing supplies and materials for maintenance
• Water Distribution and testing
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Candidates must have knowledge of:
  • ADEQ compliance in Water Distribution and be able to obtain a certification if not already certified
  • Basic construction - electrical, carpentry, and plumbing.
  • Vehicle operation and maintenance.
  • Basic use of hand tools and power tools including but not limited to saws and drills
  • Landscaping/Trail Maintenance
  • Consistent and effective custodial function.
  • Basic first aid.
  • Park rules and regulations.
  • Computer fundamentals (e.g., word processing, data-entry, web-base reservation, etc.).
  • Chainsaw safety and tree hazard.
• Candidates must have skills in:
  • Basic plumbing, electrical, and carpentry.
  • Driving, operating and servicing motorized and automotive equipment including but not limited to UTVs, tractors, and trailers.
  • Effective public contact.
  • Oral and written communication.
  • Interpersonal relationships.
  • Assigning and working with volunteer work crews.
• Candidates must have the ability to:
  • Uniformly and consistently interpret and enforce agency rules and regulations.
  • Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
  • Work with groups of people while maintaining a courteous and professional manner.
  • Work weekends, holidays and night shifts.
  • Work independently and as a member of a team.
  • Obtain and maintain an Arizona drivers license.
  • Drive and operate park equipment and power tools in a safe and effective manner during the day and at night.
  • Respond to occasional park emergencies such as power failures, water line breaks and medical assistance.
  • Understand and utilize a web-based reservation system.

Selective Preference(s):

• Documented job experience in the trades such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry, vehicle maintenance, facility or grounds maintenance.
• Prior experience in the upkeep and operation of a recreational park.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Must obtain, possess and maintain a current Arizona Driver's license appropriate to assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving.
• Ability to complete required training to become a certified Water Distribution Operator within six months of hire.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
• If 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 Requirements.

Benefits:

• 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 pid leave for newborns or newly placed foster/adopted child.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page.

Retirement:

Eligible for Arizona State Retirement System pension. Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment for newly hired State of Arizona employees.

Contact Us:

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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 (480) 604 -7331. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

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