ARIZONA STATE PARKS AND TRAILS

Address:  One Burriel Street, Tubac, AZ 85646

Salary: 62,000 - 72,000 / per year 

Grade: 20

Closing Date: April 3, 2026

Under general direction of regional manager, manages the operations of Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, a high-profile historic and cultural site within Arizona State Parks and Trails. Provides strategic leadership through subordinate staff, overseeing operational planning, personnel management, budget development and control, policy implementation, and contract administration. Ensures public safety, protection of cultural and historical resources, and compliance with agency standards and applicable laws. Represents the park in coordination with community partners, stakeholders, and agency leadership, and advances interpretive programming and visitor engagement initiatives consistent with the park’s historic mission.

Strategic Leadership & Museum Administration 
Oversees and administers operations for Tubac Presidio State Historic Park with primary responsibility for museum operations, cultural resource stewardship, and preservation standards. Develops, implements, and updates annual operating plans integrating collections management, interpretation,special events and visitor services. Ensures adherence to agency policies, professional museum standards, and applicable laws.

Collections & Curatorial Oversight 
Ensures proper stewardship, documentation, and preservation of museum collections, artifacts, and archives. Oversees exhibit development and historical interpretation to ensure accuracy, academic integrity, and compliance with established museum practices.

Leadership & Supervision
Directs, instructs, and evaluates subordinate staff and volunteers. Plans, prioritizes, and assigns duties; resolves personnel matters; fosters professional development and a preservation-centered work culture.

Park Operations & Facility Oversight 
Manages daily park operations including visitor services, facility maintenance, safety, and regulatory compliance. Conducts routine inspections of grounds and facilities to ensure security, preservation, and public safety.

Budget & Administrative Management 
Prepares and manages operational budgets; approves purchases in accordance with procurement guidelines; monitors contracts and agreements; prepares required financial and operational reports.

Community & Partnership Engagement 
Maintains positive relationships with stakeholders, volunteers, and community partners; represents the park at meetings and public forums; supports collaborative initiatives that advance the park’s mission.

- Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of budget development and control and fiscal management; state administrative rules, regulations and procedures; agency policies and procedures; facility planning and development techniques; methods of museum park operations and resource planning; various types of park recreational activities; specialized utility services (wells, treatment plants, etc.); law enforcement practices; private and public lease and management agreement procedures.

Skill in:
Work management and leadership techniques; verbal and written communication; public safety techniques; organizing and supervising technical staff; tasks associated with building and grounds maintenance; problem solving techniques; first aid techniques; public relations; developing and maintaining good interpersonal relationships.

Ability to:
manage and direct park operations through subordinate staff; plan, prioritize, and assign work to achieve operational and preservation objectives; interpret and apply agency policies, procedures, and applicable laws; develop, monitor, and control budgets; supervise and evaluate employees and volunteers; analyze operational issues and implement effective solutions; communicate effectively in writing and verbally; establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency officials, community stakeholders, and partner organizations; ensure protection of cultural, historical, and natural resources; oversee facility maintenance and public safety functions; and respond appropriately to emergency and high-stress situations.

One year of experience equivalent to a Park Manager 1 or Park Operations Coordinator, OR two years of experience equivalent to a Park Ranger 4, OR three years equivalent to a Park Ranger 3. A Bachelor's degree in Museum Studies, Park Management, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, History, Archaeology, Geology, Ecology, Recreation Planning, or closely related field may substitute for one year of the Park Ranger 4 or 3 experience.

Must possess and maintain an Arizona Driver's license appropriate to the assignment at time of appointment. First Aid/CPR/AED withing 90 days

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).

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

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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