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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
ROCKIN' RIVER RANCH STATE PARK
*must be able to work evenings, weekends and weekends*
**housing is not included**
Job Location:

Address: 4513 S. Salt Mine Road, Camp Verde, AZ 86322

Posting Details:

Salary: $17.50 - $19.00 / per hour Grade: 16 Closing Date: January 18, 2026

Job Summary:

The purpose of the Park Ranger position at Rockin' River Park is to assist in the operation of the park and act as the parks volunteer coordinator.

Duties include, but are not limited to:
Volunteer management, maintenance, custodial, interpretive visitor services/contact, collect entrance fees and gift shop sales using point of sales / reservation system, complete administrative duties, such as answering phones, compiling data, conducting research, working with volunteers and other groups &/ organizations, assist with social media, assist Park Manager with implementation and coordination of special events, purchase maintenance supplies and conducting supply and gift shop inventories.

Job Duties:

- Visitor contact: tend visitor center, greet visitors, assign tasks to volunteers, collect visitor fees, gift shop sales, permit fees, etc. Provide visitors with other tourist information: distribute literature, answer phones, handle two-way radio communication and data entry. Recruit, train and assist volunteers in the office/gift shop with administrative duties.

- Custodial maintenance of grounds/facilities: daily cleaning of public restrooms, visitor center and gift shop, stock rest rooms with paper supplies, clean picnic tables, cyclical painting of buildings, picnic tables, trash and recycling barrels, signs; collect trash from barrel receptacles throughout the park and haul to dumpster. Landscaping,Trim trees and shrubs; invasive species management, weed whacking, mowing, transplant for landscaping, irrigate trees and shrubs, apply fertilizer/herbicides; rake gravel, pick up liter in park, along roads and on all park grounds, maintain demonstration garden.

- Volunteer Coordination: Recruit, schedule, train, and oversee volunteers for Rockin' River Ranch State Park. Utilize volunteer database, work with volunteers regularly to complete day-to-day parks needs and projects. Work with volunteer groups.

- Conducts park maintenance and repairs of facilities, historic structures and equipment; repair/replace broken or faulty irrigation lines; perform minor electrical repairs, doors, signs, locks, fences, gates, picnic tables, etc. Clean, lubricate and adjust and repair vehicles and tools (power and manual). Repair air-conditioning units water heaters, office equipment etc. Maintain and make sure the irrigation lines and the water well pump are operating efficiently and effectively.

- Administration: maintain/input personal time sheets/hours; vehicle and equipment logs and supply inventories. On computer, complete daily attendance and revenue records; revenue recaps; make revenue deposits; accounts payable ledgers; revolving fund ledgers, and reimbursement requests and completes volunteer records/log.

- Interpretation: Provides interpretation to the public and at special events; lead guided hikes, conducts research oversees garden activities and youth programming; acts as liaison with local schools, promotes special events and workshops.

- Park security: Patrol park to ensure security of visitors and property. Secure compliance with rules by educating violators, when possible, or issuing warnings. Assist with first-aid response to illnesses and injuries. Handle two-way radio communications related to law enforcement activity or emergencies of any type. Complete incident reports as needed.

Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:
Basic knowledge natural resource management and parks and recreation maangement.
Agency and park rules and regulations,
Basic use of hand and power tools.
Landscaping and maintenance knowledge
Irrigation knowledge
Knowledge of basic First Aide and CPR, as well as public safety techniques and practices.
Knowledge of basic computer usage (ie. Microsoft Office-Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and willing to learn how to use the point of sales / reservation system.
Knowledge of basic volunteer management practices.
Knowledge of basic environmental education/interpretive techniques.
Knowledge of cleaning procedures and daily housekeeping techniques
Knowledge of vehicle and equipment operation.

Skill in:
Skills in interpersonal relationships.
Skills of basic plumbing, electrical and carpentry.
Skills in basic grounds maintenance, landscaping, maintaining a garden and landscaping.
Skills in operating and servicing automotive and small motors.
Skills in effective public contact.
Skills in written and oral communication.
Skills in restroom maintenance and cleaning.
Skill in hand an power tools

Ability to:
Ability and skilled in handling visitors complaints, emergency situations and other stressful work environment and large groups of people, while maintaining a courteous and professional demeanor.
Ability to uniformly and consistently interpret and enforce agency and park rules and regulations.
Ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral.
Ability to conduct and participate in a wide variety of resource management programs.
Ability to work independently on work assignments as necessary.
Ability to work some nights, weekends and holidays.
Ability to work as a member of a team.
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Arizona drivers license.
Ability to operate park equipment and power tools safely and effectively.
Ability to work in extreme heat.
Ability to cross-train at other regional state parks, when necessary.

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 Resource 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 obtain, possess and maintain a current Arizona Driver's license appropriate to assignment.

- May require certification of First aid and CPR.

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.

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

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

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot 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:

...@azstateparks.gov

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