PARK RANGER

ARIZONA STATE PARKS AND TRAILS Connecting people with the outdoors and history of Arizona to build a lifetime of memories.
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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
DEAD HORSE RANCH STATE PARK

* must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays
* ** Housing is not included
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* Job Location:

675 Dead Horse Ranch Road, Cottonwood, AZ 86326

Posting Details:

Salary: $17.50 - $19.00 / per hour

Grade: 16

Closing Date:
October 4, 2026

Job Summary:

Under supervision, performs a variety of work activities while providing customer service in the operation of a historic, recreational/natural resource park; interprets natural features of the area, and ensures public safety by enforcing Park rules and regulations. Individual positions may be responsible for some or all of the listed duties and/or other related duties.

Job Duties:

Outdoor Recreation & Programmatic:

• Hosts visitors; conducts interpretive programs and may lead guided walks or hikes.
• Assists to plan and conduct special events.
• Communicates information in response to visitor questions, direction, guidance, and concerns.
• Assists with recreation infrastructure and activities at Dead Horse Ranch State Park and Verde River Greenway State Natural Area.

Customer Service and Communication:

• Communicates via telephone, in writing, and in person to park management.
• Provides courteous customer service by phone and in-person and responds to public inquiries about park hours, accommodations and reservations.
• Assists in the staffing and operation of contact station and gift shop.

Cash Handling:

• Perform cashier duties at Contact Station/Gift Shop.
• Collect and account for fees for park admission and store purchases.
• Complete revenue and visitation records reports.

Maintenance:

• Maintains campgrounds, picnic areas, trails, equipment, community ditch and ponds, irrigation systems, and/or other recreational sites to include litter removal, trail maintenance, hauling debris.
• Maintains all facilities in safe, clean, sanitary conditions to include general cleaning, restocking supplies, cyclical painting.

Public & Staff Safety:

• Promote the safety of park visitors and enforces Park rules and protect Park resources.
• Patrols facilities to identify maintenance, safety and park rule issues and infractions.
• Responds to incidents and injuries;
  Utilizes two-way radio communications system.
• Confers with local officials and law enforcement officers.
• Completes all necessary reports concerning incidents.
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:
Outdoor recreation and park management, outdoor/environmental and/or history/archeology education. Principles and processes for providing customer service satisfaction, safety, security, sanitation, operation maintenance, and public relations procedures and practices. Park rules, department policies, facility operational standards, and emergency response procedures. First Responder Training, EMS or First Aid training or equivalent experience. Knowledge of fees and revenue functions, general office procedures and outdoor parks and recreation.

May require knowledge of Arizona Revised Statutes and law enforcement techniques. Work schedule will consist of…