Park and Trail Specialist

Have you considered investing in your community? Pinal County is a beautiful place that needs passionate people who want to help others and make a difference in their lives. Public service is a rewarding career choice; not only does it offer a strong sense of purpose, but it also benefits you financially. We may not be the most competitive in salary, but we provide great value to our employees, including highly sought-after retirement plans, paid sabbaticals every five years, and very affordable benefit costs.

In the long run, Pinal County is an excellent choice to fulfill your passion and support your retirement!

Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU. Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job. We are growing so be sure to check out all of our other opportunities as well!

• An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work-Life Balance.
• Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
• 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
  • After Three (3) Years of Service, 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
  • After Five (5) Years of Service, 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
• 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
• Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
• Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
• Two-Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
• Three-Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
• Four-Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
• Four-Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
• Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions
  - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
• Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans
  - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From
• Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Quarterly Wellness Challenges
• Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
• Vaccination Clinics
• Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
• Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
• Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
• Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
• Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Telehealth
• Qualified Employer
  - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  - Department of Education
• Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
• Civil Service Leave
• Van Pool Options
• Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Basic Life Insurance
  - Employer Paid
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
• Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance

Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU.

Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job.

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Under general supervision, this classification exists to provide our visitors with excellent customer service and ensure the preservation and protection of Pinal County’s natural resources and physical facilities. Essential functions of this role include but are not limited to, park and trail maintenance, including vegetation management, educating visitors about park rules/amenities, and providing programming. A Park and Trail Specialist is also responsible for assisting with written reports as needed and maintaining accurate daily records and logs.

Additionally, Park and Trail Specialists are responsible for developing, promoting, and improving services and programs for park users/patrons, including safe park use and proper use of natural resources.

• Provide Customer Service that exceeds our client expectations
• Monitor parks and trails to ensure compliance with rules and regulations to safeguard park visitors, property and natural/cultural resources.
• Provide vegetation management to include fire fuel removal and invasive plant removal.
• Provide traffic and parking control, as needed.
• Collaborate with volunteers to support park and trail programs, projects, and activities.
• Provide general ground maintenance to include tree…