Park Manager III
Arizona State Parks, San Rafael Short Grass Prairie Reserve, Patagonia, AZ
Grade/Salary: (21) / $34,097 - $52,145 per year
The Position: Manages the daily operation of San Rafael Short Grass
Prairie Preserve. Plans for the development of Preserve facilities and resources. Prepares
yearly operating budget. Oversees preserve administration, interpretive education
Programs, facility and grounds maintenance activities, Supervise park operations staff.
Ensures security at the preserve, visitor center, and historic site locations. Residency
is required.
Minimum Qualifications: On year of experience equivalent to a Park Manger
II OR two years of experience equivalent to a Park manger I, or Park Operations
Coordinator. A Bachelor's degree in Park Management, Forestry, Natural Resource
Management, Geology, Ecology, Recreation Planning, or closely related field may substitute
for one year of the Park Manager I or Park Coordinator experience.
Special Selection Factors: Possession of or eligibility to obtain Arizona
Class D Driver's License. Employment is contingent on the passing of a medical/physical
examination. Must be Arizona Law Enforcement certified or eligible for certification. Must
be able to work week-ends, rotating shifts and holidays as required. Employment is
contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment alcohol/drug test. The test is
to determine the presence of alcohol and/or illegal drugs, unauthorized prescription drugs
(it is illegal to use another person's prescription drug) in your system
Physical Abilities: Must have normal hearing, be able to
walk, stand, stoop and climb stairs for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift 50
lbs.. Vision must be corrected to 20/40 or better.
Preference: Previous experience managing natural resource and historical
parks with multiple visitor site locations and interpretive education programs. Bilingual
(Spanish/English) speaking skills.
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