ARIZONA STATE PARKS AND TRAILS

Address: 11 mi. S of St. Johns on Hwy 191, St. Johns, Arizona  85936

Salary Range: $62,000 -$72,000  per year (depending on experience)

Grade: 20

Closing Date: March 19, 2026

Under the direction of the Region Manager, the Park Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations and maintenance of Lyman Lake State Park.
Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and evenings.

- Operates Park with a business acumen and entrepreneurial spirit that focuses on revenue generation, cost effectiveness, and innovation. Oversees day-to-day operations and maintenance of the park. Develops and manages park's operating budget and revenue targets on a weekly, monthly and annual basis. Responsible for collecting park fees and revenue and all related accounting tasks. Responsible for all park operating expenditure, purchases and donations.

- Develops partnerships through fostering and maintaining positive relationships with external organizations, such as, but not limited to, friends groups, chambers of commerce, media, special interest groups, elected officials, and local, state and federal agencies.

- Performs administrative duties such as preparing reports, project management, and updating the parks Annual Operating Plan. Provides supervision, training and performance management of Assistant Park Managers, Park Ranger Seniors, Park Rangers, Park Ranger Assistants and Volunteers.

- Establishes maintenance standards, repairs, projects necessary to meet needs of park resources, visitors and staff. Duties include, but are not limited to: cleaning restrooms, trash removal, trail maintenance, painting, trimming, plumbing, vehicle repair, and other general cleaning/maintenance duties. Responsible for drinking and wastewater operations oversight. Monitors park construction projects through site visits, coordination with ASPT development staff and park staff.

- Prepare and/or approve various written and computerized reports including employee time, park activity, attendance/revenue, purchasing ledgers, deposit recaps, construction activities, volunteer documents, and make bank deposits when necessary. Participate and represent agency in a variety of capabilities (e.g. public meetings, trainings, committees, and public outreach). Collaborate and foster good public relations with park visitors. Responsible for coordinating special events.

- Operates Park with a business acumen and entrepreneurial spirit that focuses on revenue generation, cost effectiveness, and innovation.
Develops and manages park's operating budget and revenue targets on a weekly, monthly and annual basis.
Develops partnerships through fostering and maintaining positive relationships with external organizations, such as, but not limited to, friends’ groups, chambers of commerce, media, special interest groups, elected officials, and local, state and federal agencies.
Responsible for coordinating special events.
Provide excellent customer service to all visitors.
Performs administrative duties such as preparing reports, project management, and updating the parks Annual Operating Plan.
Provides supervision and training of Assistant Park Managers, Park Rangers Seniors, Park Rangers, Park Ranger Assistants and Volunteers.
Directs and/or performs park maintenance, improvement projects and park inventories.
Participates and represents Agency in a variety of capacities (e.g. public meetings).
Ensures compliance with all park policies and procedures while conserving the natural resources and ensuring public safety for our customers and employees.
Ensures that Lyman Lake State Park adhere to federal/state/agency laws, statutes, policies and procedures.
Responsible for ensuring mandatory training is completed by self and staff participating in the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry program and maintaining strict security protocols.
Operates watercraft and ensures navigational aide are in compliance with Uniform State Waterway Marking Systems and Coast Guard regulation standards.

- Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge of:
Park operational needs and quality standards.
Natural, recreation and cultural resource management.
Water based recreation safety and educational enforcement.
Grounds and facilities maintenance, construction trades (such as carpentry, masonry, electrical, plumbing, vehicle maintenance and repair).
US Coast Guard and State Uniform Waterway Marking Systems safety regulations for water based recreation activities.
Public speaking and interpretation.
Visitor safety and employee safety standards.
Employee/volunteer management and training concepts.
Supervisory and managerial principles and techniques.
Employee performance appraisal systems and progressive discipline.
Rule enforcement procedures and practices.
Budgetary and fiscal management.
Computers and Microsoft Office Programs (such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Google systems).
Arizona State Parks & Trails culture and Mission.
Basic First Aid/CPR.

Skill in:
Work management and leadership, rule enforcement practices and techniques, interpersonal relationships, mentoring and team building.
Supervisory techniques.
Multi-tasking.
Responding to visitor complaints, emergency response and problem solving.
Prioritizing work and meeting deadlines.
Effective verbal and written communication.
Public speaking.
Equipment operation.
Work effectively with large numbers of people.

Ability to:
To work independently.
Speak to the general public.
Effectively and efficiently run park, maintain park facilities and equipment.
Train and manage volunteers and staff.
Identify and correct safety hazards.
Write reports and letters.
Create and track the park budget.
Use Microsoft Office and Google systems.
Use a computer, collect and process fees using the Agency computer programs.
Effectively communicate in-person, n-writing, and over the phone with patrons, partners, and staff.
Travel overnight and work holidays and weekends.
Respond to emergency situations.
Live on park, relocate to another state park seasonally and/or permanently on a periodic basis.
Successfully complete State of AZ Boating Safety Course.
Ability to drive state vehicles.
Ability to obtain and maintain valid driver's license.

An ideal candidate would have a minimum of three years of experience in an Assistant Manager role or the equivalent in a park setting. OR five years experience in a supervisory role in a park setting - Bachelors degree in Park Management, Natural Resource Management, Recreation, or a closely related field may be substituted for two years of work experience.

First Aid and CPR certifications
Class D Motor Vehicle Drivers License

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).

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 program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Eligible for Arizona State Retirement System pension. Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment for newly hired State of Arizona employees.

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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