Park Ranger Jobs

Under general supervision, performs a variety of tasks and is responsible for recommending improvement and repair projects, which includes planning and maintaining park facilities and grounds in a timely manner.

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.

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 Resource Management, or a closely related field. Any combination of training and experience that meet knowledge, skills, and abilities may be substituted.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked or suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).[1]

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

• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Wellness plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Deferred compensation plan
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans

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

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. 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. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

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