PARK RANGER ASSISTANT
RED ROCK STATE PARK
"HOUSING IS NOT INCLUDED"
*must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays*
*This is a temporary / seasonal position may work up to 40 hours per week and up to 1500 hours per calendar year*
Job Location:
Address: 4050 Red Rock Loop Road, Sedona, AZ 86336
Posting Details:
Salary: $16.00 - $17.50 per hour
Grade: 15
Closing Date: August 31, 2026
Job Summary:
Under 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.
Job Duties:
Customer Service:
• Provides customer service by phone and in person and respond to publics inquiries about park hours, accommodations and reservations.
Cash Handling:
• Perform cashier duties at Contact Station/Gift Shop.
• Collect and account for fees for park admission and store purchases.
Public & Staff Safety:
• Performs basic building and trail maintenance to maintain safe and sanitary conditions.
• Promote the safety of park visitors and enforce Park rules and protect Park resources.
• Utilize two-way radio communications system.
• Confers with local officials and law enforcement officers.
• Completes all necessary reports concerning incidents.
Outdoor Recreation & Programmatic:
• Host visitors.
• Assists with interpretive programs and may lead guided walks or hikes.
• Assists with information in response to visitor questions, directions, guidance, and concerns.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of:
• A working understanding of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
• Park rules/ regulations, fees and revenue functions.
• Building maintenance, groundskeeping and tool usage.
• General office procedures.
Skills in:
• Public relations and information dissemination.
• Customer service, active listening.
• Critical thinking.
• Driving and operating automotive equipment.
Ability to:
• Research of natural or historical information.
• Performing math calculations.
• First aid techniques.
• Oral and written communications.
• interpersonal relationships.
• Deescalate upset or non-compliant visitors.
Selective Preference(s):
The ideal candidate for this position will have One year of customer service experience equivalent; 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 possess and maintain a current Arizona Driver’s license appropriate to assignment. Some positions may require certification as an Emergency Medical Technician.
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:
This is a temporary assignment with no benefits.
For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
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:
Recruitmenthr@azstateparks.gov
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.
Having trouble applying for this position?
Email HRIShelpdesk@azdoa.gov or call (602) 542-4700 for assistance.
