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At Arizona State Parks and Trails (ASPT), we look after 33 beautiful state parks, historical buildings, and over 64,000 acres of Arizona’s best landscapes. Our mission is all about connecting people with the outdoors and our state's incredible history to help them build memories that last a lifetime.
Why you'll love working here:
✓ Be a part of a highly engaged team that enjoys this work, believes in the mission, and has the support, tools, and an open and accepting
environment where you can do your best.
✓ Professional growth and development through an active learning culture with opportunities like First Aid and Certified Interpretive Guide
certifications, and cross-park learning programs that allow employees to grow their skill set and learn about operations across the agency.
✓ Supportive leadership that encourages collaboration, idea sharing, and problem solving. Our team has meaningful input into the agency's direction.
✓ Recognition programs encourage innovation and acknowledge hard work through monetary rewards and peer-to-peer appreciation.
This position reports to the Southern Region Manager and is responsible for the overall administration, operation, and performance of Lost Dutchman State Park. Leads park staff directly and through the Assistant Park Manager, sets operational priorities, and manages the park budget and revenue performance. Ensures park facilities, grounds, trails, and infrastructure meet agency standards and that visitors and employees are safe. Builds partnerships with the local government, neighboring land managers, and the community, and represents the agency in public settings.
Duties include:
Your Competencies and Skills (KSAs):
Park operations, administration, and the agency mission, vision, and operational standards.
Supervisory and management principles, including hiring, training, performance appraisal, and progressive discipline.
Budget development and monitoring, revenue management, procurement, inventory, cash handling, and accounting principles.
Maintenance of facilities, grounds, trails, utilities, and landscaping; custodial services; preventive maintenance.
Public safety, emergency response, risk management, and incident documentation.
Protection and stewardship of natural and cultural resources.
Interpretation and visitor education principles.
Customer service, conflict resolution, and public relations.
Applicable federal, state, and agency laws, rules, policies, and procedures.
Workplace safety standards, heat illness prevention, hazard recognition, and safe work practices.
Operation of vehicles, utility equipment, power tools, and facility systems.
Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, point-of-sale systems, and other software used in park operations.
Supervising, mentoring, motivating, and evaluating staff.
Planning, organizing, assigning, and prioritizing work.
Leading daily operations while balancing visitor needs, resource protection, and operational priorities.
Budget development, revenue tracking, purchasing, inventory control, and accountability for state resources.
Communicating clearly with employees, visitors, volunteers, contractors, partners, and public officials.
Resolving employee issues, visitor concerns, and operational problems with sound judgment.
Project planning, organization, and time management.
Inspecting facilities, infrastructure, trails, and grounds to identify maintenance needs and safety concerns.
Building productive relationships with community partners and other agencies.
Preparing reports, correspondence, schedules, incident documentation, and administrative records.
Operating computers, radios, telephones, point-of-sale systems, and office and field equipment.
Making sound decisions in emergencies while remaining calm and professional.
Providing exceptional customer service in a high-volume recreational environment.
Public speaking.
Run the park effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision.
Work independently and collaboratively in a group setting.
Lead and develop staff for advancement, including the Assistant Park Manager.
Speak in public and represent the agency.
Manage multiple priorities and adjust quickly to changing operational needs.
Work evenings, weekends, and holidays, and respond to emergency call-outs.
Communicate effectively in person, in writing, by phone, and by other electronic means.
Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming park.
Develop, track, and manage the park budget and revenue.
Operate a vehicle, UTV, equipment, and radio.
Travel overnight for meetings and training.
Identify and correct safety hazards.
Build collaborative relationships with staff, volunteers, contractors, partners, emergency responders, and the public.
Analyze operational issues, identify practical solutions, and implement improvements.
Maintain accurate records, reports, schedules, and financial documentation.
Walk uneven trail terrain and work outdoors for extended periods, including in extreme desert heat.
What sets you apart:
Preferred qualifications include:
What we need from you:
Pre-employment requirements include:
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
The Perks:
Being part of the ASPT team comes with some pretty great benefits, including:
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
Ready to make a difference:
If you're ready for a meaningful career caring for Arizona’s parks and helping people connect with nature, we want to hear from you. Apply now!
Contact us with questions at 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.
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