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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.

Arizona State Parks and Trails protects and preserves 30 State Parks and Natural Areas. The agency 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.

To learn more about Arizona State Parks and Trails, visit our web site at azstateparks.com.

PARK RANGER - SKILLBRIDGE

Must be able to complete a minimum of 8 weeks and up to a maximum of 6 months SkillBridge internship

Must be separating from the Military

Has served at least 180 days on active duty

Job Location:

This position will have the ability to work at various state-wide park locations:

Lake Havasu & Parker

Sedona, Payson, Flagstaff, Cornville, & Camp Verde

Benson, Safford, Apache Junction, & Tucson

Posting Details:

This position is an Internship DOD SkillBridge position

This Internship can be up to 6 months, depending on Service Member's availability

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 ensures public safety by enforcing Park rules and regulations.

Job Duties:

Infrastructure & Amenities:

* Performs general tasks necessary to ensure proper working order and condition of park buildings, equipment, infrastructure, and amenities

Public & Staff Safety:

* Promote the safety of park visitors and enforce Park rules and protect Park resources

* Confers with local officials and law enforcement officers

* Utilizes a two-way radio communications system

Customer Service:

* Provide customer service by phone and in person and respond to public inquiries about park hours, accommodations, and reservations

* Hosts visitors

Cash Handling:

* Perform, cashier duties at Contact Station/Gift Shop; collect and account for fees for park admission and store purchases

Maintenance:

* Perform general maintenance duties in the areas of plumbing, carpentry, landscaping, equipment operations, minor electrical, and other similar tasks

Water Compliance/Reporting:

* Under direction, execute the daily activities necessary to ensure the safe operation of the water & wastewater operations at Buckskin Mountain/River Island

* Records and completes all necessary reports concerning Buckskin Mountain/River Island Water & Wastewater operations

* Documents, records, and submits records and reports within established requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge:

* Techniques for display and interpretation of objects, artifacts, and general resources to visitors

* Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services

* Water and wastewater treatment equipment and practices

* Park rules, fees, and revenue functions

* General office procedures

Skill:

* Public relations and information dissemination, active listening, service orientation, and critical thinking

* Basic water and waste operations techniques

* Driving and operating automatic equipment

Ability:

* Perform procedures associated with water and wastewater treatment

* De-escalate upset or noncompliant visitors

* Oral and written communications

* Interpersonal relationships

* Perform math calculations

* First aid techniques

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 meets knowledge, skills, and abilities may be substituted

Pre-Employment Requirements:

* Must possess and maintain a current Arizona Driver's license appropriate to assignment

* Within six months of hire, possess and maintain CPR/First Aid certification

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.

Contact Us:

...@azstateparks.gov

* Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling 480-###-####

* Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation

* The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer