Park Assistant Manager

ARIZONA STATE PARKS AND TRAILS

Connecting people with the outdoors and history of Arizona to create a lifetime of memories. To learn more about Arizona State Parks and Trails, visit our website at  Arizona State Parks and Trails protects and preserves 30 State Parks and Natural Areas. The agency also includes the State Trails Program, outdoor-related Grants Program, the State Historic Preservation Office, as well as the Off-Highway Vehicle Program, and more.

Arizona State Parks and Trails provides over 1,400 camping and RV sites throughout the parks and manages 8 of the top 25 most visited natural attractions in Arizona.

Housing may be available

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

Salary: $21.50 - $24.50 per hour

Grade: 18

Closing Date: February 11, 2026

Under the direction of the Park Manager, this position is responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of a recreation based or natural resource/historic park. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Operates park with a business acumen and entrepreneurial spirit that focuses on revenue generation, cost effectiveness, and innovation.
• Assists in tracking Park budgets (Cattail Cove State Park) and makes recommendations for annual changes to Park Manager.
• Responsible for following procurement rules in completing purchases through requisitions and P-card (if issued) for equipment, materials, supplies and repairs needed at Cattail Cove State Park.
• Assists in the operation, maintenance and repairs of a newer portable water and wastewater treatment system; trains and assists staff in obtaining certifications in the operation of the treatment plants, including irrigation and reclaimed water functions.
• Hires, trains, and coaches staff; completes payroll and training program paperwork and reports.
• Develops partnerships with external organizations such as friends groups, chambers of commerce, media, and various government entities.
• Provides excellent customer service to customers.
• Performs administrative duties such as preparing reports, project management, and updating the Annual Operating Plan for the Park.
• Supervises and trains Park Ranger Senior, Park Ranger, Park Ranger Assistants, Volunteers and staff assigned as Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Directs and/or performs park maintenance, improvement projects and park inventories.
• Participates in and represents the Agency in public meetings and enforces park policies and procedures while conserving natural resources and ensuring public safety.
• Hosts park visitors, provides information, conducts training, leads interpretive programs, patrols grounds, and coordinates with Department of Corrections work crews as assigned.
• Operates and maintains watercraft and ensures navigational aids comply with Coast Guard rules.
• Assists with planning of special events at both parks and represents the park at off-site events.
• This position may require weekend and holiday work and periodic relocation to another state park; living on park may be required. May require Water/Wastewater Certification and EMT certification within 1 year of appointment.

• Customer Service: Maintains a professional attitude in all aspects of customer service including selling passes, reservations, park correspondence, information requests, and inventory management.
• Community Relations: Attend meetings and maintain contacts with representatives of special interest groups, media and other governmental agencies; attend Friends meetings when requested by Park Manager.
• Supervision: Establishes project priorities and daily cleaning/maintenance tasks; assigns work to staff and volunteers; evaluates performance and addresses personnel issues.
• Park Maintenance and Administration: Participates in maintenance projects; prepares and approves reports; represents the agency at meetings; coordinates with contractors; oversees water treatment plant operations and compliance; orders materials and coordinates maintenance; supervises daily operations and reporting.
• Boating & Lake Site Operations: Ensures safety, maintenance, appearance, environmental and revenue standards for the park areas of responsibility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge: Park/lodge operational needs, safety standards, resource protection, interpretation techniques, grounds keeping, basic utility vehicle repair, agency laws and policies, CPR & First Aid, building concepts, safe boating operations, and water/wastewater operations.

• Skills: Training staff, personnel management, task prioritization, facility and landscape maintenance, handling emergencies with professionalism, problem solving, verbal and written communication, public speaking, and use of office equipment.
• Abilities: Work independently and in a team, maintain facilities and equipment, identify safety hazards, obtain CPR/First Aid certifications, maintain a valid Arizona Driver’s License, and support staff performance and…