ARIZONA STATE PARKS AND TRAILS

Address:  AZ-95, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406

Salary: $20.00 - $22.00 / per hour 

Grade: 17

Closing Date: April 2, 2026

Under the direction of the Park Assistant Manager, this position is responsible for the day-to-day operations and maintenance of a recreation-based park. Responsibilities include customer service, budgeting, purchasing, maintenance, supporting water and wastewater systems, working closely with staff and volunteers by training, supervising, and coaching team members, while also building strong relationships with community partners and organizations. Enforces all park policies and procedures while conserving the natural resources and ensuring public safety for our customers and employees.

Duties include:
Participates in park maintenance, improvement projects, and oversee inventories and assets related to field and lake operations including grounds, buildings, equipment, trails, fences, roads, recreation facilities, etc., to include coordinating with contractors and staff the operation of the Cattail Cove water treatment and waste water plants in order to ensure compliance with public safety protocols and ADEQ requirements.

Boating & Lake Site Operations - under direction of the PAM, oversee and implement procedures and practices to ensure that ASPT goals are met for safety, maintenance, appearance, environmental and revenue standards for the Cattail Cove State Park areas of responsibility

Supervision- Assist in scheduling project priorities and lead in completing the daily cleaning, landscaping and maintenance tasks. Assist in creating work assignments for staff and volunteers for park. Evaluate completed projects to ensure goals/objectives are met. Address personnel problems minimizing effects on park operations.

Administration - Prepare and/or approve various written and computerized reports including ADEQ documentation, park activity reports, attendance/revenue reports, purchasing ledgers, deposit recaps, construction activity reports, volunteer documents, bank deposits, ordering supplies, inventory management, restocking, accounting, personnel training for park.

Community Relations - When requested by Park Manager attend meetings and trainings such as Friends Groups meeting, public meetings, internal ASPT committees, and maintain personal contacts with representatives of special interest groups, media and other governmental agencies to address issues of common interest and keep them informed of park/agency activities and plans.

Customer Service: Selling annual and day use passes, answering telephones, making camping and group use area reservations, park correspondence, answering requests for information, interpretation, etc...

- Other duties as assigned for the position

Knowledge of:
- Good working knowledge of park/lodge operational needs, quality standards, visitor safety and employee safety standards.
- Current practices and methods in the protection of resources in a park.
- Interpretation techniques/philosophy.
- Grounds keeping.
- Basic utility vehicle repair.
- Agency vision, mission, goals and objectives.
- Applicable federal, state and agency laws, statues, policies and procedures.
- CPR & First Aid.
- Building repair and construction concepts.
- Safe boating operations and practices
- Concepts of water and waste water operations and practices

Skills in:
Training in day-to-day functions of a high-profile recreational park.
- Personnel management and supervisory techniques.
- Assigning work assignments and priorities.
- Facility and landscape maintenance.
- Addressing visitor complaints, emergency situations and other stress work issues, while maintaining a courtesy and professional demeanor.
- Problem solving and multi-tasking.
- Verbal and written communication.
- Speaking to small and large groups of people.
- In the use of electronic office equipment – (PC’s, cash registers, point of dale systems, etc.)
- In partnerships with external groups/agencies.

Ability to:
- Meets with and keeps Park Manager informed of all issues regarding park staff and operational needs to effectively and efficiently run the park.
- Work independently and on a team.
- Public speaking.
- Work Holidays and weekends.
- Communicate effectively with staff and public.
- Maintain Park facilities, water treatments.\
and equipment.
- Identify and correct safety hazards.
- Obtain and maintain CPR First Aid and techniques certification.
- Gain and maintain current Arizona State Class D Drivers License.
- Performs all necessary activities associated with employee performance, development of work expectations and opportunities to exceed standards.

An ideal candidate would have Bachelor’s Degree in the area of Park Management, Natural Resource Management, Recreation, or closely related field. 3+ years’ Experience in park management, managing staff, budget, park operations and volunteers will be considered.

- Two plus years of work history in parks and recreation or closely related field.
- Certification from ADEQ or equivalent of Grade 1 in water treatments, water distribution and waste water at time of or within 12 months of appointment. Grade 2 certifications within 36 months of appointment.
- Certification from a safe boating operator class and a boating law class at time of or within 12 months of employment.
- May require EMT certification within 1 year of appointment
- Must have a valid Arizona driver’s license or ability to obtain one.

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
● 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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